Liverpool’s next opponents will be revealed at the Champions League round of 16 draw in February; the play-offs’ conclusion comes first. Thursday night’s opening leg between potential rivals Brest and Paris Saint-Germain gave the Reds a crucial hint for the following round. Arne Slot’s European triumph has contributed to his glittering start at Anfield. Along with the other 35 participating teams, Liverpool was introduced to a new system. Seven victories from eight league phase games guaranteed them a spot in the round of 16 and the top seed in the competition. This month’s Premier League title race also meant avoiding…
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Since Sir Jim Ratcliffe became co-owner of the club, Ineos has prioritized moves for young players, sticking to the club’s long tradition of trusting young players. This was the case in the summer when United hijacked Real Madrid’s move for Leny Yoro. Since then, they have signed young players like Chido Obi, Sekou Kone, Diego Leon, Patrick Dorgu, and Ayden Heaven. The eagerly anticipated rebuild won’t end there, though, as United’s academy is full of talented players like Godwill Kukonki, whoChristos Mouzakitis, a midfield wonderkid who is already playing international football, is a target for Manchester United. Since Sir Jim…
When Nottingham Forest and Exeter City played in the FA Cup, there was a concern about injuries. In the second half at St. James Park, goalie Carlos Miguel was substituted out. With 59 minutes remaining, No. 1 Matz Sels took the Brazilian’s spot in goal, where he had begun in the fourth round match. Miguel had already given up two goals. The goal had been opened by Josh Magennis with five minutes remaining after the summer addition made a mistake. Ramon Sosa and Taiwo Awoniyi gave the Reds goals back, but Miguel allowed a Willy Boly own goal in the…
Nuno Espirito Santo, the head coach, has selected his Nottingham Forest squad to play Exeter City in the FA Cup match tonight. Liverpool is currently the top-ranked team in the competition after their loss to Championship Plymouth Argyle on Sunday. They are keen to maintain it that way and prevent themselves from suffering an upset at St. James Park in the fourth round. Forest is aware that a victory would force them to play Ipswich Town at home in the following round. Nuno, however, has cautioned that the Grecians should not be taken lightly, using the Premier League leaders’ predicament…
During the summer transfer window, Chelsea will redouble their efforts to get Nottingham Forest defensive star Murillo. In the just finished winter transfer window, Chelsea made an effort to sign Murillo because they were eager to strengthen their backline. Even if they were unable to reach an agreement with Nottingham Forest, the London team is still not giving up. Football Insider reports that the Blues will make another attempt to recruit the Brazilian defensive sensation, who has established himself with his exploits in the English top division, by knocking on the Tricky Trees’ doors during the summer. Murillo moved to…
If there is one positive to take away from Rangers’ spectacular Scottish Cup defeat at the hands of Queen’s Park, it is that the decision to bring in Lyall Cameron from Dundee now makes a lot more sense. While many have questioned the midfielder’s arrival – where would Lyall Cameron slot in, with Nico Raskin, Mohamed Diomande, and Connor Barron? – those familiar with the Scotland Under-21 international understand that this is a signing that should add another notch to Rangers’ bow. None of Philippe Clement’s current midfielders are known for making timely runs into the penalty area. Cameron’s style…
It seems Liverpool got closer to selling Darwin Nunez in the January transfer window than perhaps most realised. The Uruguayan international was said to have been heavily courted by Saudi suitors in the timeframe in question. However, with Liverpool embroiled in a four-pronged pursuit of the Carabao Cup, FA Cup, Champions League, and Premier League, practicalities had to be considered. The former Benfica striker has 11 goal contributions (six goals, five assists) in 32 games (all competitions) in the 2024/25 season. Liverpool rejected down the Saudi proposal for Darwin Nunez. In terms of Nunez’s future at Liverpool, the campaign’s needs…
Nottingham Forest kept their powder dry as the January transfer window passed without any significant business taking place. Joel Ndala joined on loan from Manchester City at the eleventh hour. However, he played for the B-Team last night, and his arrival appears to be with the future in mind. Evangelos Marinakis expressed an interest in signing a new striker during the transfer window. However, Forest were dissatisfied since a number of targets were linked but failed to materialize as the window progressed. Instead, the month was devoted streamlining Nuno Espirito Santo’s squad. With the Reds third in the Premier League,…
Scotland Under-19 international Johnny Emerson has stepped up to excel in the second string after a surplus of players headed away on loan Newcastle United aren’t exactly blossoming with senior wingers right now, but one adolescent that is in and around the first-team picture is a teenager the club scouted north of the border. Newcastle’s scouting network identified Carlisle-born Johnny Emerson in Scotland, where he played for Queen of the South and Annan Athletic before receiving a youth contract. Since then, Emerson has signed a professional contract and made his first team debut in preseason under Eddie Howe. Howe tested…
It may not have appeared conceivable, but Ibrox icon Barry Ferguson has found a way to paint Rangers’ Scottish Cup defeat at the hands of Queen’s Park in an even harsher light. Ferguson points out that this was more than just a second-tier team showing up to Glasgow Rangers and putting on a ‘cupset’ to rival any in the tournament’s history. It was a Queen’s Park team that had lost seven of its last 10 Championship games. A Queen’s Park team whose morale had plummeted following losses to Ayr United, Raith Rovers, Greenock Morton, Falkirk, Hamilton Academical, Partick Thistle, and,…