Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk’s amazing Anfield record was stopped by a late winner by Leeds in the Premier League on Saturday. Virgil van Dijk, a Liverpool defender, has lost a Premier League game at Anfield for the first time since joining the club in January 2018. Crysencio Summerville’s late winner handed Leeds a 2-1 win in Saturday’s late game, extending Liverpool’s poor start to the season. It was the Reds’ first home defeat of the season, and Van Dijk’s first in the Premier League at Anfield, where he stood off Summerville previous to his late winner. Van Dijk signed…
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Manchester United Football Club has been in good form in recent months, putting their derby day setback behind them. It’s good to be able to witness a pleasant United team again. These young men have been transformed. They are employed by their boss. They proudly display the crest on their chest. The next game is at home against West Ham. This is yet another crucial test for the Red Devils. Another team that will most likely sit back and seeks to strike United on the break. We may see some changes to the line-up here after a game in midweek,…
Pep Guardiola claims a Manchester City player is “not ready” to face Leicester. Kyle Walker has been out with a groin injury since early October and underwent surgery to correct the problem, but Pep Guardiola has stated that the 32-year-old is ‘not ready to play when Manchester City goes to Leicester City on Saturday. Guardiola’s men could go top of the Premier League table with a win at the King Power Stadium, but they’ll have to do it with another makeshift defense due to injuries. Walker’s absence means John Stones or Manuel Akanji will have to move from center-back to…
Riyad Mahrez is looking forward to returning to his old club Leicester City for Saturday’s Premier League match at the King Power Stadium. After winning the Premier League title and reaching the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals with Leicester City, the Algerian joined City in 2018. He has won eight major awards and scored 65 goals in 204 outings since joining the Etihad Stadium. Now, City head to Leicester for a 12:30 BST kick-off on Saturday knowing a victory would take us top of the Premier League at least until league leaders Arsenal play on Sunday. We will face Brendan Rodgers’…
Alejandro Garnacho may finally get his shot in the Premier League with Manchester United. Alejandro Garnacho earned his long-awaited chance to start his first Manchester United game against Sheriff Tiraspol. Garnacho was a lively opponent, dribbling past opponents, getting to the touchline, and taking risks. In the last third, he provided the vigor that United required. Garnacho will want more now that he has had a taste of first-team action. The adolescent should now be evaluated for Premier League action as well. The Europa League game indicated that, at the age of 18, he belongs at this level, and Erik…
Manchester United has contacted Jorge Mendes about Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa. According to the Portuguese newspaper Correio da Manha (today’s edition, page 12), Manchester United is keeping an eye on goalkeeper Diogo Costa in preparation for a prospective approach next summer. David de Gea has been the Red Devils’ unquestioned goalkeeper for the past decade, but his status beyond the current season is questionable. His current £375,000-per-week contract expires in June next year and United is reluctant to trigger the option of keeping him for another 12 months. De Gea is open to accepting a pay cut to sign a new deal, but…
Thiago Alcantara is expected to be available for Liverpool’s Premier League match against Leeds United on Saturday, according to manager Jurgen Klopp. The Spaniard was diagnosed with an ear infection on the morning of last weekend’s defeat to Nottingham Forest and was forced to withdraw from the game. Thiago did not train before the Reds’ midweek Champions League win against Ajax, forcing him to miss a second consecutive game. However, the former Bayern Munich man has since recovered from the infection and could be back in the starting XI as the Reds tackle Leeds at Anfield on Saturday evening. Delivering…
Despite a rough start in Amsterdam, Liverpool passed the Ajax test on Wednesday night to advance to the Champions League knockout stages. However, they must regain some momentum in the Premier League, especially following a humiliating home defeat to bottom-placed Nottingham Forest. Leeds United, who have suffered four consecutive defeats under Jesse Marsch, will visit the Reds on Saturday evening. The Whites, currently 18th in the standings, must find motivation from Forest’s victory. However, the gaffer should tweak his strategy and opt for a defensive game plan to frustrate the Merseysiders at Anfield. A win, on the other hand, would…
Following a successful summer transfer window this year, Bayern Munich has begun planning for next summer. The Bavarian club expects a quiet winter transfer window, but they will be looking for a top-quality number nine next year. In recent months, Tottenham Hotspur forward Harry Kane has been widely linked with a move to Bayern Munich. The English striker has had a promising start to the season. Die Roten is said to have undertaken preliminary conversations with the forward through middlemen. The Bavarian club reportedly advised Kane to avoid contract talks with Tottenham if he is interested in coming to Munich.…
Youssoufa Moukoko of Borussia Dortmund is on the verge of signing an English-based agency, which is expected to be a significant assist for his pursuers, Liverpool. According to Footy Insider, the 17-year-old has agreed to join a new English agency, which might be a crucial step towards his move as a number of clubs, including Liverpool, Barcelona, and Real Madrid, are eager to recruit him. Unique Sports Management is an established agency whose clients include Chelsea defender Reece James and Everton forward Anthony Gordon. Moukoko’s decision to change his agent could be an indication of his desire to ply his…