Tag: Chris Smalling

ICYMI: Chris Smalling’s goal and Bruno Alves’ scandalous red card in England’s win against Portugal

Vincent Van Genechten

On Thursday, England were able to beat Portugal 1-0 at the Wembley Stadium. Chris Smalling scored the Three Lions’ only goal, while Portugal’s Bruno Alves received a red card for a scandalous challenge on Harry Kane. Smalling’s goal: It wasn’t pretty, but it’s a third consecutive win. Chris Smalling’s goal separates the sides #ENGvPOR pic.twitter.com/nhdKzSyH0d — EURO 2016 (@UEFAEuros_2016) 2 juni 2016 Alves’ red card: Here is the next most interesting moment from #ENGvPOR Bruno Alves red card *foul* pic.twitter.com/gWBq2ecd7l — EURO 2016 (@UEFAEuros_2016) 2 juni 2016

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ICYMI: Manchester United’s FA Cup semi-final win in five crucial moments [Videos]

Vincent Van Genechten

Manchester United booked their place in the FA Cup final at Wembley on May 21 against either Watford or Crystal Palace after beating Everton 2-1. We’re looking back to the game’s best moments. Moment 1: Wayne Rooney denies Romelu Lukaku Half-time at Wembley and 0-1 for @ManUtd… Should @RomeluLukaku9 have scored this opportunity? #FACup https://t.co/VuAGgTkAPE — Eleven Sports BE (@ElevenBE_nl) 23 april 2016 Moment 2: Marouane Fellaini puts United 1-0 up Moment 3: David De Gea saves Romelu Lukaku’s penalty Moment 4: Chris Smalling’s own goal 1-1! @ChrisSmalling with the…

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Jamie Vardy reveals his toughest opponent this season [Video]

Vincent Van Genechten

Jamie Vardy has terrorised defences all season long and few teams have been able to stop the former Fleetwood Town forward. Leicester City are currently leading the Premier League standings, having gained 53 points from 26 matches, two more than Tottenham and Arsenal, and six more than Manchester City. Vardy has been key for the Foxes, hitting the net 19 times so far and therefore being on top of the goalscoring charts, scoring three more goals than Spurs’ Harry Kane and Everton’s Romelu Lukaku. During his amazing run, the 29-year-old has faced…

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Stats prove Manchester United players are letting Louis van Gaal down

Vincent Van Genechten

Louis van Gaal could be on the brink of a dismassal at Old Trafford, with Manchester United struggling to get going in the Premier League. According to Sky Sports, the Red Devils’ players have let the Dutchman down. The sports news outlet took a look at the statistics of WhoScored.com, which rates players by its own stats. Sky Sports show that, of players who have made over five appearances during the 2015/2016 season, only two are playing better than they were during the last season. Marouane Fellaini has suffered the most significant drop-off. The Belgian had…

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Van Gaal reveals Smalling’s legendary ‘new name’

Vincent Van Genechten

Louis van Gaal isn’t a man of names. The Dutch manager has found a new way to refer to some of his players, among them Chris Smalling, as reported by The Daily Mail. The United boss famously called the England defender “Mike” at a press conference on the Red Devils’ pre-season tour in July and blundered again by calling Smalling “Michael” after the win over CSKA Moscow in the Champions League in Novembre. Van Gaal is done with making mistakes and has revealed calling Smalling “Pele” from now on, after the Brazilian legend. “I said…

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Man United gossip: Sir Alex praises Klopp appointment as van Gaal targets Rojo replacement

Steve Green

Saturday’s biggest Man United gossip. Manchester United are prepared to sell defender Marcos Rojo, 25, in the January transfer window and replace him with 23-year-old Porto defender Bruno Martins Indi, the Manchester Evening News reports. Rojo’s relationship with Louis van Gaal is understood to have broken down over a string of issues and the United manager has identified Dutchman Martins Indi as Rojo’s ideal replacement. Barcelona are considering a transfer move for Manchester United star Ander Herrera, according to Tuttomercatoweb. The Catalan giants are in the market for several new…

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Man United gossip: Spaniard set for La Liga return as Dutch defensive colossus targeted

Steve Green

Saturday’s biggest Man United news and transfer gossip. Monaco received a bid higher than the £36m that Manchester United paid for Anthony Martial from an unnamed club in the summer, but the teenager wanted to move to Old Trafford, the Manchester Evening News reports. Manchester United defender Chris Smalling, 25, has credited his recent form to manager Louis van Gaal’s intensive training methods, according to the Daily Express. Sevilla are lining up the free transfer of Manchester United goalkeeper Victor Valdes, according to reports in the Metro. The Champions League…

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Man United need two new centre-backs, claims former captain

Jordan Harris

Former Man United captain Roy Keane has concerns about both Chris Smalling and Daley Blind, and believes that the Red Devils need to add at least one, or possibly two new centre-backs, according to the Metro. “The money United have invested, going forward they will be fine and in midfield they are not too bad but I think they are crying out for centre-halves, definitely one, possibly two,” he said. “As long as Blind and even Smalling – I’m not sure about him – or either Jones are playing centre-half,…

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Man United gossip: Shaw hoping to be back this season, but squad unbalanced says United legend

Jordan Harris

Here is Wednesday’s news and gossip concerning Manchester United: Luke Shaw is reportedly hoping that he will be back playing before the end of the season, according to the Daily Star. The left-back had surgery on the double leg fracture suffered during the defeat to PSV Eindhoven, and the Star have suggested that he will not be out for quite as long as first feared. Hector Moreno has apologised for the challenge that led to Shaw’s horrific injury, according to BBC Sport. The defender – who suffered a similar injury…

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Chris Smalling says Man United have a lot to learn following Champions League defeat

Jordan Harris

Chris Smalling has suggested that Manchester United have a lot to learn after they fell to a surprising defeat to PSV Eindhoven in the opening game of their Champions League group stage campaign, according to the Daily Star. The Red Devils took the lead in the game – that was marred by the horrific injury suffered by Luke Shaw – thanks to an excellent bit of skill from former PSV star Memphis Depay. Despite their dominance however – with United having 67% of possession and having 11 more attempts on…

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How the England team would look based on current form: Man United striker and Chelsea defender nowhere near

Steve Green

With England set to qualify for Euro 2016 this weekend, many wondered why Roy Hodgson didn’t decide to experiment a little for the clash with San Marino. Instead, the Three Lions boss opted to spring for a full strength squad, though the announcement may have been lost amid all of the transfer deadline hubbub. But thanks to WhoScored (via The Guardian) we’re now able to see what the best England XI would look like if Roy picked solely on form alone. It’s quite an eye opener. GK: Jack Butland Stoke…

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Manchester United predicted XI vs Club Brugge: Louis van Gaal’s looking to avoid slip-up in Belgium

Jordan Harris

Manchester United go into the second leg of their Champions League play-off tie with Club Brugge knowing that while they carry a two-goal advantage, their lead is still precarious given the Belgian side’s away goal in the opening clash at Old Trafford. Here is how we expect Louis van Gaal’s side to line up for Wednesday’s game: GK- Sergio Romero With David de Gea being left at home (via Manchester Evening News), van Gaal has just Romero and Sam Johnstone to choose from. Given that the tie is not done…

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Manchester United predicted XI vs Club Brugge: Bastian Schweinsteiger to make first start for Red Devils

Jordan Harris

Manchester United host Belgian side Club Brugge in the first leg of their Champions League play-off tie on Tuesday night. Louis van Gaal will be hoping that the Red Devils can extend their perfect start to the new campaign, and give themselves a comfortable lead ahead of the second leg next week. Here is how we expect United to line-up at Old Trafford: GK- Sergio Romero The Argentinian is yet to concede since his summer move to Manchester United, and as David de Gea continues to be exiled from the…

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