‘Unplayable’ is a word which has come up quite a lot in recent weeks; Daniel Farke’s Leeds United take another huge step towards the Championship title with a 4-0 win away at Watford. Any dissatisfaction the Yorkshire giants may have felt following their dreary, cure-for-insomnia draw against Burnley at the end of January has been extinguished by a run of three consecutive victories and 13 goals. The flood followed the dryness of Turf Moor. Cardiff City were washed away by Leeds United’s tidal tsunami. Leeds United could have come close to replicating that 7-0 victory at Coventry a few days…
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Philippe Clement’s status in the Rangers’ dugout remains intact, despite ongoing speculation about the cost of dismissing him. The Belgian’s job has become untenable in the eyes of practically every Rangers supporter after his team lost 1-0 to Queen’s Park in the Scottish Cup, creating unpleasant history in the process. Clement’s appointment as the first Gers manager to oversee a home loss against lower-league opposition at Ibrox has not yet marked the end of his tenure, with £1.2 million in compensation necessary to part ways [Scottish Sun, 11 February]. Such a fee is beyond the Ibrox boardroom’s means, and Hugh…
Newcastle United have suddenly been plagued with injury problems. If there was a worst possible time for Newcastle United to enter an injury crisis, it would be now. Eddie Howe’s side are missing key players after picking up problems in recent games. Newcastle are still without Harvey Barnes after he picked up a muscle strain in the Magpies 3-1 FA Cup win against Bromley in January. Joelinton came off injured against Fulham and was then seen wearing a knee brace. Howe confirmed he will miss weeks of action with the issue. Sven Botman suffered another injury blow in the win…
Leeds’s Lethal How did we rank the performances? United’s 4-0 thumping of Watford put them five points clear at the top of the Championship. Daniel James gave Leeds the lead in the 20th minute after taking advantage of a dreadful back ball from Edo Kayembe. Eight minutes later, James completed a brilliant counter to increase the Whites’ lead. Leeds then led 3-0 at the half thanks to a deflected Manor Solomon goal, and Joel Piroe scored a fourth goal just after the hour following outstanding play by Ao Tanaka, who sprinted in a circle to skin Tom Ince on the…
At Vicarage Road, Hornets manager Tom Cleverley watched his Watford team lose to Leeds United 4-0. Leeds United crushed his Watford team 4-0, bringing them very close to “midtable Premier League level,” according to Tom Cleverley. Leeds launched a devastating counterattack in the first half, completely dismantling the Hornets. Manor Solomon added the third with a heavy deflection, then Dan James scored twice after running straight through. Watford had periods of possession and controlled the game until Joel Piroe completed a stunning team move halfway through the second half. Cleverley declined to pass judgment on his players or offer criticism…
Declan Rice has expressed his opinion that, as the season goes on, Arsenal will remain a strong contender for the top prize. In order to regenerate before the pivotal last stage of the title chase and the Champions League knockout stages, the Gunners have started a week-long warm-weather training camp in Dubai. Given the injury issues the squad has encountered, Mikel Arteta is hoping for a similar boost this time around, as this strategy paid off last season when Arsenal went on a winning streak. The Gunners have guaranteed a place in the Champions League’s round of 16, even though…
Premier League team Liverpool has joined La Liga powerhouses Barcelona and Real Madrid in their pursuit of a long-rumored transfer target. That’s what Mundo Deportivo says, identifying the player in question as Joshua Kimmich. As of right now, Kimmich, a midfielder, is scheduled to become a free agent in the summer. This is because the German international and the Bayern Munich board have not yet reached a consensus on the parameters of extending his contract. As a result, numerous elite teams from all over the continent have reportedly expressed interest in signing Kimmich. Real Madrid and Barcelona, who were both…
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…
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…