Competition: Premier League
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The Premier League returns this weekend for yet another massive round of games that will see the table change massively. Three points is often able to see a side move up a number of places, meaning a win is vital, and with this in mind, Leicester host Stoke on Saturday.
Leicester have been in good form this season and they are looking to close the gap between themselves and Arsenal in sixth. After 27 games they have won nine, drawn eight and lost 10, scoring 39 goals and conceding 40 times. In their last five they have won once, drawn twice and lost twice which has seen them onto 35 points. Their form this season has seen them rise above the relegation zone and the former champion…
Jose Mourinho s appointment as Manchester United boss was only confirmed on Friday but Dwight Yorke has already nominated Ryan Giggs as his successor.
A 13-time Premier League champion, Giggs worked on United s coaching staff under David Moyes and Louis van Gaal and enjoyed a four-game spell in caretaker charge following Moyes sacking in 2014 but his future remains unclear with the make-up of Mourinho s backroom staff yet to be confirmed.
While endorsing Mourinho s appointment, Yorke believes a plan should be put in place for Giggs to take over in the future.
The former United striker told Sky Sports News: I think it s a difficult one for Giggsy, having been at the club for three years [as an assistant]. If you look around at other players who have been given the…
Barcelona target Yohan Cabaye
Barcelona are pondering a shock bid for Newcastle playmaker Yohan Cabaye, .
The Catalans are looking to add another central midfielder to the squad after Seydou Keita opted against renewing his contract at Camp Nou.
The Sun now claims that Barcelona have set their sights on Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye.
The French international joined the Magpies in a €5 million transfer from Lille last summer, and he immediately developed into a key player at St James Park.
Cabaye’s solid midfield showings helped Newcastle achieve a 5th-place finish, while the player further established his reputation with impressive performances at the Euro 2012.
The Frenchman is clearly ready for a big club move, but it is highly …
Goran Pandev has likened Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri to Jose Mourinho, and believes he can lead the club to major honours.
Macedonia international Pandev finalised a transfer to Napoli in June, after spending last season at the Stadio San Paolo from Inter Milan.
Pandev has said he was only too happy to commit his future to Napoli, because he feels the club are capable of great things if Mazzarri remains at the helm.
The coach s future has been the subject of much debate since Napoli s Coppa Italia success over Juve in May.
I m saying that we can win the title right away, Pandev told Gazzetta dello Sport.
The favorites are always Juventus, AC Milan and Inter, but we can do it and if the coach stays with us in the coming years, we can win (the) …
Juventus are closing in on Massimiliano Allegri s successor.
According to the Guardian, Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri is poised to sign a contract with the Serie A champions.
Former Napoli head coach Sarri has been linked with a return to Italy after just one season in charge at Stamford Bridge.
TOP STORY – TURIN BECKONS FOR SARRI
Look away Napoli fans… Sarri is set to sign a three-year contract to become Juventus coach.
Sarri spent three years in charge of Italian rivals Napoli before replacing Antonio Conte at Chelsea in 2018-19.
Exclusive: Maurizio Sarri to sign three-year deal with Juventus next week |
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Paris Saint-Germain may be heading for a tough rebuild that includes losing two of the world s best players.
While they won Ligue 1 once again, PSG fell short in the Champions League, exiting in the round of 16. Still, Thomas Tuchel has earned trust in Paris, signing a new contract in May.
He may have some massive work to do in the close-season, with Kylian Mbappe reportedly eyeing a move to Real Madrid, while Neymar is considering his options.
TOP STORY – MBAPPE WANTS MADRID MOVE
After a standout season, Mbappe is feeling undervalued at PSG and wants a move to Real Madrid, according to ABC.
The France international, who scored 39 goals in 2018-19, does not feel properly valued in Paris, the report said.
Mbappé se harta y a…
Michael Frontzeck has been named the new coach of Bundesliga strugglers Hannover going into the final five games of the season.
With the club just two points clear of the relegation zone, Hannover opted to sack Korkut on Monday after going winless thus far in 2015.
Having taken charge in December 2013, Korkut guided the club to a 10th-place finish at the end of last season but Hannover struggled badly this term and have won just seven of their 29 league matches.
Former Borussia Monchengladbach and St. Pauli coach Frontzeck will be the man tasked with keeping Hannover up agreeing a contract until the end of the campaign.
Michael Frontzeck has our full confidence as the new head coach to lead the team away from relegation, president Martin Kind said in a…
Jurgen Klopp has the ability to coach in the Premier League or anywhere else in the world, Uwe Rosler feels.
Klopp will bring his time as Borussia Dortmund boss to an end at the close of this season following a seven-year spell in which he has led the club to two Bundesliga titles and the 2013 UEFA Champions League final, as well as DFB-Pokal and DFL-Supercup glory.
The German has been widely linked with a move to the Premier League, with Liverpool rumoured to be interested in his services after a disappointing campaign under Brendan Rodgers.
And Klopp s compatriot Rosler, who is keen to return to management after leaving Wigan Athletic last November, believes the 47-year-old will be a success wherever he ends up.
I m a fan of Jurgen Klopp I met him…
Adelaide United coach John Kosmina has dispelled rumours striker Sergio van Dijk is ready to leave the club and return home to Indonesia.
Last Thursday the Reds issued a statement that they had approved a request from Van Dijk to spend time in Indonesia until the following Monday to address some personal family matters.
Van Dijk s request came just hours after being left on the bench and making a late appearance in United s 2-2 draw with FC Bunyodkor in the AFC Champions League quarter-final first leg clash at Hindmarsh Stadium.
The Dutch forward s decision to depart Adelaide on compassionate leave added to lingering speculation which first gained momentum earlier this year, that the 30-year-old was ready to call time on his five-year association with Australian…
Kaka is set to make his return for Brazil when the South American giants take on Iraq in an international friendly on Thursday.
The Real Madrid attacker earned a recall from Mano Menezes and could make his first appearance in Brazil colours since the 2010 World Cup.
Menezes has focused on giving youngsters a chance since taking charge from Dunga following the showcase tournament in South Africa.
Brazil have won four straight games since losing to Argentina in June, netting 14 goals in the process.
On paper it is an impressive Brazil squad for friendlies against Iraq and Japan in the next week, to be played in Sweden and Poland respectively.
If Kaka can combine with Chelsea young gun Oscar through midfield, Brazil are sure to provide plenty of opp…