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Former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino would reportedly be interested in becoming Chelsea manager, should the Blues opt to sack Graham Potter following a poor run of results. Potter has come under mounting pressure at Stamford Bridge after a run of six defeats in their last nine games in all competitions. The run has seen Chelsea lie 10th in the Premier League table, while the club are also out of both domestic cup competitions following defeats at Manchester City. Mauricio Pochettino would reportedly be open to coach Chelsea if Graham Potter is axed Despite a poor run of results Graham Potter has retained the backing of the Chelsea…

MANCHESTER UNITED fans were left fuming after Diogo Dalot went off injured against Charlton. The Carabao quarter-final clash had been going to plan after Antony’s stunning opener. But then Dalot was subbed off after picking up a knock just after the half-hour mark with Aaron Wan-Bissaka on his place. The 23-year-old is the club’s first choice right-back and now could potentially miss Saturday’s huge Manchester Derby. Some fans may have been surprised the full-back was starting the cup clash against League 1 Charlton, which Manchester United won 3-0. Other first-team stars like Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes had been removed from the starting line-up ahead of…

Arsenal were handed a fresh injury concern ahead of the north London derby against Tottenham at the weekend following their FA Cup third round win vs Oxford United. Mikel Arteta has provided an interesting update on his squad’s fitness ahead of the north London derby against Tottenham. Arsenal are facing a difficult run of fixtures to finish January, with games against Manchester United and Manchester City set to follow Spurs. As the matches continue to come thick and fast, the Gunners will need to avoid injuries to their key players as they look to maintain their Premier League title charge…

Chelsea injury news: The latest injury news after Graham Potter’s men were eliminated from the FA Cup by Manchester City. Christian Pulisic was forced off through injury in the first-half of Chelsea’s match against Manchester City (Image: Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) Chelsea cannot afford to start feeling sorry for themselves after two defeats to Manchester City in four days as attention must now turn to their London derby at Craven Cottage in the Premier League against Fulham on Thursday. Riyad Mahrez (x2), Julian Alvarez and Phil Foden were all on the scoresheet as City rode out 4-0 winners less than 72 hours after…

Paris Saint-Germain have recorded football’s highest-ever wage bill with the signing of Lionel Messi and others last season pushing their outlay to an eye-watering £643million per year. There was a 45 per cent leap in the French club’s wage expenditure after they signed Messi, Sergio Ramos, Achraf Hakimi and others at the beginning of the 2021-22 campaign. Messi reportedly earned £25.6m last season, with his salary added to other big earners at the club including Kylian Mbappe and Neymar. The signing of Lionel Messi led to Paris Saint-Germain registering football’s highest wage bill PSG unveil their new signings (left to right) Achraf Hakimi, Georginio Wijnaldum, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Sergio…

CRISTIANO RONALDO is living in luxury as he begins a new life in Saudi Arabia following his lucrative move to Al-Nassr. The Portuguese star, 37, joined the Middle Eastern outfit last month in a £175million-a-year deal. 15This is the building Cristiano Ronaldo is currently living inCredit: Alamy 15It also looks incredible in the evening timeCredit: Alamy15Inside it is an impressively decked out suiteCredit: Four Seasons15Ronaldo will certainly feel at home in the posh apartmentCredit: Four Seasons15It appears to have all the amenities one would needCredit: Four Seasons15It is situated in the Saudi Arabian city of RiyadhCredit: Four Seasons15Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr at…

PSG have a new transfer target, and he costs over 100 million. Paris Saint-Germain does not rest, and continues with its fight to become the best team in Europe and the world. Now, the Parisian team has a new goal, and according to local French sources, they not only want him because of his great talent, but also to please Kylian Mbappé. It is a reality that Paris Saint-Germain is full of South Americans, and it is something that does not exactly please Kylian Mabppe. Now, Al-Khelaifi is looking for Jude Bellingham to increase the number of Europeans and wrap…

Manchester United could prioritise a move for Harry Kane if he decides against signing an extension with Tottenham Hotspur. According to ESPN, Harry Kane remains a target for Manchester United. They could prioritise signing the England captain if he decides against signing an extension with Tottenham Hotspur. The 17-goal Premier League star’s contract expires in 2024, with the striker in a dilemma regarding his future. Harry Kane may reflect on his career in two possible ways. One is to cherish all the goals he has scored that have taken him closer than ever to becoming Tottenham’s all-time great in front of…

Arsenal will take on their Premier League title rivals on a second front after setting up a fourth-round FA Cup tie against Manchester City with victory over Oxford. Mikel Arteta hailed two-goal Eddie Nketiah before insisting Arsenal are not scared of another Manchester City showdown. Gunners striker Nketiah bagged a double to overcome League One side Oxford and set up a fourth-round FA Cup tie at Premier League title rivals City. It makes it five goals in five starts for Nketiah as Arsenal chase silverware on two domestic fronts. Arsenal boss Arteta, set to face former boss Pep Guardiola, said: “Eddie showed great composure, the timing of his runs as well. The decision-making shows…

Chelsea news: The former Tottenham boss is currently odds on to replace under-fire Graham Potter at Stamford Bridge following the Blues’ FA Cup exit to Manchester City. This article contains affiliate links, we may receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Mauricio Pochettino has been installed as favourite to become next Chelsea manager. (Photo by KARIM JAAFAR/AFP via Getty Images) The odds for the next Chelsea manager have been released, with Mauricio Pochettino installed as the odds-on favourite to replace Graham Potter at Stamford Bridge. During the Blues’ 4-0 FA Cup defeat to Manchester City on…

After their fascinating duel in a wild Qatar World Cup final, the tournament’s best player Lionel Messi and its top scorer Kylian Mbappé are firm frontrunners to win the next men’s Ballon. Lionel Messi has won a record seven Ballon d’Or trophies while Kylian Mbappé so far has none Lionel Messi finally has something Kylian Mbappé already had with a World Cup winners’ medal. Now Mbappé wants what Messi has won many times: the Ballon d’Or. After their fascinating duel in a wild Qatar World Cup final, the tournament’s best player Messi and its top scorer Mbappé are firm frontrunners to win the next men’s…

PSG, who have Qatari owners, will also be visiting Doha to train, meet fans and participate in a number of commercial and public activities. Cristiano Ronaldo’s first game since moving to Saudi Arabia could come against a Paris St Germain side featuring Lionel Messi later this month. The Portugal international signed for Saudi outfit Al Nassr in December following his controversial exit from Manchester United. He is yet to play for his new club as he must serve a two-match domestic suspension imposed by the Football Association over a disciplinary matter during his time in England. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel…

Chelsea board of directors express trust in Graham Potter despite sack calls. After an upsetting 4-0 loss for Chelsea against Manchester City in the FA Cup third round, the former Brighton & Hove Albion manager has been under widespread criticism. The Blues sit 10th in the standings, with one win in seven league matches, creating uncertainty about Graham Potter’s management, since they are also out of all domestic cup competitions. But according to the Telegraph (Subscription Required) [h/t Football.London], Chlelsea’s board is confident about Potter and his future at the club, at least for now, is secure. Fans have also expressed their dissatisfaction. Many…

Either Arsenal or Oxford United will face a trip to the Etihad in the FA Cup fourth round. With the Gunners playing later than other fixtures, the draw for the next round has already been made, and it spikes some interest for Arsenal. Following Manchester City’s 4-0 dumping of Chelsea last night, the winner of tonight’s tie will make the trip to the Etihad to take on Pep Guardiola’s champions in the next round. On paper, not the easiest of ties however it’s not one that Mikel Arteta would fear, considering the last time we faced City in the FA…

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez might well end up breaking Saudi Arabian law after swapping Manchester for the Middle East with their five children Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez risk breaking Saudi Arabian law thanks to their marital status – despite raising five children together. According to government travel advice regarding Saudi Arabian law, it is currently prohibited for couples to live together while unmarried – with the pair yet to tie the knot before his move to Al-Nassr. The report adds that penalties can include arrest and a potential court case – with possible judgements including a fine, a custodial sentence and…

Cristiano Ronaldo has not made his debut yet, but he has received a terrible low bow. Cristiano Ronaldo revolutionized the world of soccer when he announced his move to Al-Nassr, abandoning corn soccer and moving to a minor league, but earning 200 million a year, a contract bigger than any other ever seen in any sport. Now, despite not having made his debut with his new team, Cristiano Ronaldo has already received a terrible low blow, as well as receiving a lot of criticism. It turns out that striker Vincent Aboubakar was sacked, as Al-Nassr had to free up a…

The striker went against the president of the French Federation, who belittled Zinedine Zidane. Lionel Messi is ready to add his first minutes at PSG, after becoming world champion in Qatar. While the best player in history is already setting his sights on Ligue 1, Kylian Mbappé, who is on vacation, is involved in a controversy after defending Zinedine Zidane. Will the young striker have consequences? After losing the World Cup final to Lionel Messi and the Argentine team, Mbappé immediately rejoined PSG. He played two games corresponding to the local tournament and Christophe Galtier, coach of the French team,…

Premier League leaders Arsenal have joined the race to sign PAOK’s Greek wonderkid Giannis Konstantelias, according to reports. Konstantelias, who can play as a left winger or attacking midfielder, will be watched by Gunners scouts this month as they consider a January move. The 19-year-old Greece U21 star – tipped to earn his first senior cap at the next international break – is thought to be available for around £10m. Arsenal are not the only club looking to sign Konstantelias, though, with Premier League title rivals Manchester City also keen on a move, according to the Evening Standard. Spanish side Valencia also want…

Cristiano Ronaldo’s new club coach Rudi Garcia on Sunday compared the Portuguese star’s arrival at Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia to Pele’s signing with the New York Cosmos in 1975. “It’s a bit like Pele’s arrival” in what was then the North American Soccer League, Garcia told AFP. “Especially for the development of football, sport and culture in Saudi Arabia.” At 34, Pele came out of partial retirement to spark an explosion of interest in football in the United States. Ronaldo, at 37, is coming out of a bitter divorce with Manchester United. “It’s great. Great for us, for Al-Nassr. Great…

Chelsea were heavily defeated 4-0 at the Etihad Stadium to Manchester City and Pep Guardiola was asked about Graham Potter’s future after the FA Cup third round match. Pep Guardiola has called for Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly to hand head coach Graham Potter more time in his role after his side were beaten for the second time in three days to Manchester City. Two goals from Riyad Mahrez and one each from Julian Alvarez and Phil Foden ensured City of their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup. Chelsea were poor on the day at the Etihad Stadium and it led to some…

Erik ten Hag gave a brilliant response when one Manchester United fan asked if the club would be signing in-demand England star Jude Bellingham and PSG striker Kylian Mbappe. The Red Devils are in the market for a new attacker this month following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo while they are one of a host of European giants interested in signing Borussia Dortmund midfielder Bellingham. Unfortunately, after spending big in the summer, Ten Hag is likely to be restricted to loan deals this month to solve his squad issues – with Wout Weghorst the latest man linked with a move to Old Trafford. That did not stop one…

The world champion already has a verbal agreement with the Parisian team and his continuity will be confirmed in the next few days. Lionel Messi has already returned to Paris to make way for the resumption of the second half of the 2022/23 season. In that sense, the player is already beginning to have the final talks regarding the agreement to renew once and for all, one more year with Paris Saint-Germain. Lionel Messi has just won the World Cup in Qatar 2022. The player has closed one of the best individual tournaments, and PSG already recognizes it and wants…

Chelsea and Man City will pay tribute to Gianluca Vialli at the Etihad Stadium. Chelsea and Manchester City will pay tribute to the late Gianluca Vialli this afternoon. The Premier League champions are set to welcome Graham Potter’s side to the Etihad Stadium for the FA Cup third round clash, in what is the Blues’ first fixture since the Italian’s death. Vialli, who enjoyed spells as both a player and a manager at Stamford Bridge, had been battling pancreatic cancer. The 58-year-old overcame the illness in 2018 before he was given the all-clear in 2020. Then, in December 2021, the pancreatic cancer…

Mikel Arteta has come under much criticism recently for his touchline antics, as the Spaniard is always animated while managing his players in games. He is clearly an emotional and passionate manager and it shows in how he reacts on the touchline, but not everyone loves to see it. The likes of Richard Keys and Chris Sutton have recently said the Gunners gaffer needs to change his ways or be punished. ‘I’m not part of that debate. I think publicly they can have their opinions. I try to do my best for this football club, to defend it, to promote…