Author: Amos Oduro

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has admitted he is “not happy” with Marcus Rashford’s form but he remains convinced the England forward will get back to his best this season. Rashford’s disputed red card in Copenhagen on Wednesday night contributed to a dramatic United collapse as they blew a 2-0 lead and conceded two goals in the final 10 minutes to lose 4-3, dropping to the bottom of Group A in the Champions League with two games left. Gareth Southgate kept faith with Rashford by naming him in his England squad on Thursday, but a player who scored 30 goals for United in all competitions…

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has cautioned goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale against making hasty decisions about his future with the club ahead of the January transfer window. Arteta hinted at potential changes in Ramsdale’s role within the team in the coming months. This comes after England manager Gareth Southgate informed Ramsdale that he cannot guarantee him a place in the Euro 2024 squad if he continues to remain on the bench at Arsenal. Despite Ramsdale’s recent call-up for England’s qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia, he has seen limited playing time since the arrival of David Raya, who has started every Arsenal…

Arsenal moved a step closer to the Champions League knockout stages with a convincing 2-0 win against Sevilla. Leandro Trossard and Bukayo Saka were the key players in this victory. The Gunners, recovering from recent domestic defeats, took control of the game early on. Trossard opened the scoring in the first half, and Saka added a crucial second goal in the second half. With three wins out of four Group B matches, Arsenal now leads the group, four points ahead of PSV Eindhoven. To secure a place in the last 16, Arsenal needs just one point from their remaining matches,…

Manchester United’s Champions League hopes hang by a thread following a dramatic 4-3 loss to FC Copenhagen. The Red Devils initially took a 2-0 lead thanks to Rasmus Hojlund’s brace, but a game-changing red card for Marcus Rashford turned the tide in Copenhagen’s favor. Mohamed Elyounoussi and Diogo Goncalves scored to level the game before halftime. Bruno Fernandes briefly put United back in the lead with a penalty, but two late goals from Lukas Lerager and 17-year-old Roony Bardghji secured Copenhagen’s first Champions League win since 2016. As a result, Manchester United now sits at the bottom of their group,…

Real Madrid secured their place in the last 16 of the Champions League with a dominant 3-0 victory over Braga at the Santiago Bernabeu, maintaining their perfect record in this season’s competition. Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid’s manager, introduced key changes to the squad after their previous draw with Rayo Vallecano, including goalkeeper Andriy Lunin, who replaced the injured Kepa Arrizabalaga in the warm-up. The match got off to an intense start as Lucas Vazquez fouled Christian Borja in the penalty area, giving Braga a chance to take an early lead. However, Andriy Lunin made a crucial save by diving to…

Real Madrid has officially decided to withdraw from the pursuit of French football star Kylian Mbappé, according to reports from Cadena SER. This decision comes despite Mbappé’s earlier announcement that he would not extend his contract with Paris Saint-Germain and would leave the club next summer. Real Madrid’s decision to abandon their pursuit of Mbappé is rooted in several key factors. First and foremost, the issue of salary played a significant role, as Mbappé was demanding an annual salary of over 20 million euros, along with a substantial signing bonus, whether he renewed with PSG or not. Also, the age…

Napoli’s hopes of securing a spot in the Champions League knockout stages were put on hold as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Union Berlin at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium. Chelsea loanee David Datro Fofana secured Union’s first Champions League point with a crucial goal, ending their 12-match losing streak in the competition. Serie A champions Napoli, looking to take a step closer to the last-16, found themselves facing a determined Union Berlin side. Matteo Politano’s 39th-minute strike had put Napoli in the lead, but Union Berlin fought back, and Fofana’s 52nd-minute goal drew them level. Napoli…

Inter Milan aims to secure a place in the Champions League last 16 with a match against Red Bull Salzburg in Group D on Wednesday night. The Nerazzurri previously defeated Salzburg 2-1 in the reverse fixture at San Siro on matchday three. Red Bull Salzburg comes into this match after winning their last three domestic matches, including a penalty shootout victory in the Austrian Cup. Teenage striker Karim Konate played a crucial role in their success, scoring two goals in a 2-0 victory over WSG Tirol. In the Champions League group stage, Salzburg has three points from three matches, all…

Arsenal midfielder, Thomas Partey, has informed the club of his intention to leave in January. Partey, 30, who joined Arsenal for £45 million from Atletico Madrid, is seeking a fresh start as he has struggled with injuries and inconsistent playing time in recent seasons. During the summer, Partey was linked with a move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli, but he remained with Arsenal for the start of the season. However, ongoing fitness concerns have prompted him to communicate his desire to leave the club during the upcoming January transfer window. Italian giants, Juventus, have expressed strong interest in signing Partey,…

Manchester United is set to face Copenhagen in a crucial Group A Champions League match at Parken Stadium on Wednesday. In their previous encounter, the Danes gave United a tough challenge at Old Trafford, and only a late penalty save by Andre Onana prevented them from sharing the points. Harry Maguire’s late goal secured the win for the Red Devils. After their initial struggles in the Champions League, Manchester United has managed to climb to third place in the group, just one point above their upcoming opponents. Bayern Munich appears to be the favorite to top the group with nine…