Tag: Raheem Sterling

Arsenal fans set for disappointment on deadline day

Vyom Chaudhary

Arsenal fans are set for disappointment for transfer deadline day, according to BBC journalist David Ornstein. The Gunners have signed only two players – Alexandre Lacazette and Sead Kolasinac – this summer, and the club fans have been hoping for more enforcements – especially after the recent 4-0 humiliation against Liverpool. The Gunners have already agreed to sell Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in a £40m deal to Liverpool, and according to Ornstein, they have no money for a major deal unless Alexis Sanchez departs for massive money or in a swap deal.…

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Liverpool vs Man City – Premier League preview and team news

Stephen Donovan

Just three days after beating them on penalties in the Capital One Cup final, Manchester City take on Liverpool at Anfield as they look to reignite their bid to win the Premier League title. Over the piece, Liverpool did extremely well to force extra time and indeed a shootout on Sunday as they were second best for the majority of the encounter and survived several near misses from City, but for boss Jurgen Klopp and his team defeat represented a huge disappointment, while it extended the club’s four-year trophy drought.…

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Liverpool vs Man City – Capital One Cup Final Preview

Stephen Donovan

It promises to be a titanic tussle at Wembley on Sunday afternoon as Jurgen Klopp aims to win his first trophy as Liverpool boss as they contest the Capital One Cup final with Manchester City, who are looking to win the competition for the second time in three years. Success in 2014 was Manuel Pellegrini’s maiden piece of silverware at City and this one could well be his last, as it has already been confirmed that he will be leaving the club at the end of the season. Currently fourth…

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Top 10 Premier League summer transfers of 2015

Vincent Van Genechten

The winter transfer period is in full effect, but with the Premier League season passed the halfway point, it’s a good time to evaluate the best summer transfers of 2015. 1. Kevin De Bruyne (Man City) Performance: 5 goals + 9 assists The Belgian joined City from Wolfsburg for a record £51.8m this summer. He once escaped from Chelsea, but has not disappointed one bit at the Etihad, scoring five goals and recording nine assists. No other new player has been involved in more goals this season than De Bruyne.…

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Man City vs Liverpool – Premier League preview and team news

Stephen Donovan

Manchester City will be aiming to maintain top spot in the Premier League when they face Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool in an intriguing match-up at the Etihad Stadium. The home side come into this encounter fortunate not to have knocked off their perch, as a draw last time out at bottom club Aston Villa was not capitalised upon by Arsenal, who were held in the North London derby. They had no shortage of possession and chances in the West Midlands, but City – forced to play much of the game without a…

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Aston Villa vs Man City – Premier League preview and team news

Stephen Donovan

New Aston Villa manager Remi Garde could hardly have been given a tougher first game at the helm, with Premier League leaders Manchester City providing the opposition in front of a capacity crowd on Sunday afternoon. Appointing somebody with no experience of having managed in England does appear to be a major risk by the West Midlands side, especially given the predicament they are in, but Garde does have some pedigree in his native France, winning two domestic honours while in charge of Lyon. This represents an altogether different test,…

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Man City vs Sevilla – Match preview and team news

Stephen Donovan

Manchester City will be looking for only their second win in their last seven Champions League home games when they take on Europa League holders Sevilla in a pivotal encounter at the Etihad Stadium. The two sides are currently level on three points, both having lost to leaders Juventus and beaten bottom club Borussia Monchengladbach, so the outcome of this double-header could prove highly significant when it comes to deciding who qualifies for the last 16. If City were to claim victory here, it may give them a much-needed psychological advantage when they make the return…

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REVEALED: The Premier League’s ten highest paid players: Man United star blows away Mesut Ozil and Sergio Aguero

Steve Green

A recent piece in the Daily Mail has revealed the ten highest paid players currently plying their trade in the Premier League. All the names involved are as you’d expect, and there are no major surprises, though it may surprise a few to learn exactly which one player is earning the most ahead of some serious talent, that are not only in better form, but just sheer better players, too. See who’s earning the most below, all estimated figures pre-tax. Sums may vary according to bonus payments. 10. John Terry…

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Arsenal’s Theo Walcott officially named as FIFA 16′ FASTEST player

Steve Green

Arsenal forward Theo Walcott has been revealed to be the fastest player on FIFA 16. Gooners will be pleased to learn the the winger-cum-striker has a sizzling speed rating of 96 on the latest incarnation of the world’s most beloved football game, which hits the shelves on September 22. However, Walcott has been made to share the top spot with relative unknown Matthis Bolly of Fortuna Dusseldorf, who actually beat Walcott for pace on FIFA 15. The bad news is, though, is that right-back Hector Bellerin doesn’t even make the…

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Top 10 highest paid players: Man United man tops the list, while Chelsea star sits fourth

Jordan Harris

While a player’s success is often dependent on whether they manage to justify the transfer fee that was paid to bring them to their respective clubs, their lucrative contracts can also provide an insight into whether they can be considered a success or a big-money flop. The Daily Mail have reported the eye-watering wages of the top ten highest paid players in the Premier League, which is unsurprisingly made up solely of stars from sides that finished in the top four last season. Here is the top ten: 10. John…

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Top five biggest summer bargains: Man United and Liverpool both let stars go too cheaply

Jordan Harris

The CIES Football Observatory have used their statistics and data to compile a list of the players that were bought for peanuts in comparison with their true value. Here is the top five, and the amount that their new clubs underpaid for them (via Metro): 5. Nathaniel Clyne £7.1m (Southampton to Liverpool) The right-back joined Rickie Lambert, Adam Lallana, and Dejan Lovren in swapping St Mary’s for Anfield. Unlike the trio however, he looks to stand a very good chance of justifying the fee that the Reds paid for him…

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Raheem Sterling and Fabian Delph bant off former fans with hilarious Snakes on a Plane gag

Steve Green

It’s been a rocky summer for both Fabian Delph and Raheem Sterling. Both have completed controversial moves to Manchester City from Liverpool and Aston Villa respectively. They have come under scrutiny for being part of the problem with young footballers being greedy rather than playing regular football, and have been the subjects of some rather heavy criticism. However, after some time together in the City dressing room, it won’t surprise anyone to know that they’re getting on like a house on fire. And showing that they’ve shed that snake skin,…

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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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The 20 most valuable youngster in world football: Man United new boy doesn’t even come close

Steve Green

Manchester United may have made Monaco’s Anthony Martial the world’s most expensive teenager this week, but according to a report on Soccerex, he doesn’t even come close to being valued as picked up a low ranking in football’s top 20 U21s, as of January 1 2015, using a complex algorithm taking into account a whole host of factors. This algorithm takes into account everything from average player sale value of their current club, or their club of origin if they have moved in this window, as well as comparable sale…

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Arsenal gossip: Ball in Gunners’ court over Benzema move, and Wenger questions Liverpool’s decision to sell Raheem Sterling

Jordan Harris

Here is Monday’s news and gossip concerning Arsenal: According to the Daily Star, a Real Madrid insider claims that Karim Benzema is open to an Arsenal move, but it is up to the Gunners to make a bid if they want to land the 27-year-old. “It’s up to Arsenal to fight for Karim with a big offer,” the insider suggested. Ahead of the two sides’ clash tonight, Arsene Wenger has admitted that he’s surprised that Liverpool decided to sell Raheem Sterling this summer, and didn’t feel that the 20-year-old was…

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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger claims he doesn’t understand why Liverpool sold Raheem Sterling

Jordan Harris

Ahead of Arsenal’s clash with Liverpool, Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has admitted that he’s unsure as to why Liverpool decided to sell Raheem Sterling, according to the Daily Express. The England international left Anfield for Manchester City in a £49m deal earlier in the summer, having alienated supporters during his final months on Merseyside after it became public that he wished to leave, but Wenger has defended the 20-year-old, and hinted that Brendan Rodgers was wrong to let him go (via Express). “During the season the boy was quiet, never…

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The best transfers of the summer so far: NO Man United or Chelsea players feature as title contenders do TERRIBLE business

Steve Green

It’s been another busy summer with several big names and big fees swarming the market. And the best part about it is that it’s not over yet! With just over two weeks to go there are a number of big deals left to be done. However, until then, we’re highlighting the best deals already done. Arturo Vidal – Juventus to Bayern Munich With Bastian Schweinsteiger departing, the Chilean stepped in to represent the changing of the guard at the Alianz Arena. His box-to-box all action approach should ensure that the…

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West Brom vs Man City – Premier League preview and team news

Stephen Donovan

Manchester City begin their bid to regain the Premier League title with a potentially tricky away trip to the Hawthorns to face West Bromwich Albion. Tony Pulis wasted little time in stamping his mark on the Baggies after arriving at the turn of the year, turning a side which looked like candidates for relegation into one that ended comfortably in mid-table, well clear of safety. He begins a season in charge of a club for the first time in three years, and his presence alone has ensured that very few…

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Raheem Sterling takes swipe at Liverpool saying ‘joining Man City was easy’

Steve Green

Raheem Sterling has taken one final swing at former club Liverpool by claiming it was an ‘easy’ decision to join Manchester City this summer, The Sun reports. The 20-year-old made the £49m move to join Manuel Pellegrini’s men earlier this summer after making it abundantly clear that he no longer wanted to stay at Anfield. His exit from Merseyside can best be described as acrimonious, and he has now seemingly rubbed salt in the wound by claiming that the decision to flee was easy. “The decision was easy when I…

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(Video) Raheem Sterling continues pre-season form with wonderful strike against Vietnam

Jordan Harris

Raheem Sterling continued his excellent start to life as a Manchester City player by scoring a wonderful goal during the club’s pre-season clash with Vietnam. The former Liverpool man opened his account for Manuel Pellegrini’s men with a tidy finish three minutes into his debut, and followed it up with an even better goal against their Asian opponents. Some neat footwork from David Silva resulted in the ball being put into the winger’s path on the edge of the box. He took just one touch to powerfully-place his shot into…

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Raheem Sterling vs Karim Benzema: City star ‘can’t believe his eyes’ as Arsenal target parties with STUNNING Analicia Chaves

Fanatix

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema appears to have a new girlfriend, as new videos have emerged on line of him getting close with the stunning Analicia Chaves. She used to date Belgian international midfielder Axel Witsel, but there’s one man that ‘can’t believe his eyes’ at seeing the Arsenal target partying with busty model. And that man is Raheem Sterling. He posted the tweet earlier on Wednesday afternoon, but quickly removed it when fans started catching on to what he may have been referencing. Oh! “@SocialRMadrid: Raheem Sterling with the…

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(Video) Raheem Sterling scores TWO MINUTES into Manchester City debut

Jordan Harris

Raheem Sterling took just two minutes to open his Manchester City account, as he scored the opening goal during Manuel Pellegrini’s men’s International Champions Cup friendly clash with Roma. The England international moved to the Etihad last week for £49m (via BBC Sport), so may have felt the pressure to justify the large fee as soon as possible. Luckily, he did not fail when the opportunity arose. The Serie A side were punished for holding a very high line, as a long ball allowed the former Liverpool man to use…

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Raheem Sterling APOLOGISES for bitter Liverpool exit

Steve Green

Manchester City new boy Raheem Sterling has apologised to former club Liverpool for his acrimonious departure from Anfield last week, the Daily Star reports. The England international became the UK’s most expensive player when he joined City in a drawn out £49m deal last week after news emerged that his relationship with Reds boss Brendan Rodgers had broken down completely. Eventually, Liverpool fans were pleased to finally have the player off their books after he admitted back in April that he wouldn’t sign a new £100,000-per-week deal with the Reds.…

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Liverpool gossip: TWO release fees met as £54m DOUBLE swoop for Benteke and Pedro is on

Steve Green

Friday’s biggest Liverpool gossip and transfer rumours. Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke, 24, will not play in Friday’s friendly against Sporting Braga in Portugal with his £32.5m move to Liverpool set to be completed, the Daily Mirror reports. The money received from the Raheem Sterling deal has now funded the move for the Belgian international, though they may still have to fend off interest from Manchester United for his signature. Should Benteke join Liverpool, it would free up striker Rickie Lambert, 33, to leave Anfield for West Brom, the Daily…

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Joe Allen claims Liverpool stars nearly got the manager the sack while Rodgers admits he drove £49m winger away

Steve Green

Liverpool midfielder Joe Allen has said that Brendan Rodgers should have been given the boost last summer, and a less tolerant set of owners may not have been so forgiving. Speaking with the Daily Express, the Welshman says it would have been all the player’s fault had the manager been given the chop. Following a limp attempt to back up their surge to second place in the 2013/14 season, the Reds slumped to a 6-1 defeat away to Stoke on the final day of last season, leading to Rodgers keeping…

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