Wayne Rooney, the former Manchester United captain, has voiced his frustration with Aaron Wan-Bissaka and current captain Bruno Fernandes following the team’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool on Sunday. Although goals from Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo turned the game around after Luis Diaz put the Reds 1-0 up at Old Trafford, a late penalty conceded by Wan-Bissaka, who fouled Harvey Elliott inside the box, allowed Mohamed Salah to equalize. Rooney criticized Wan-Bissaka and Fernandes during his analysis of the penalty, stating, “When you go back a bit, Bruno Fernandes is too easily beaten when Joe Gomez is making his run…
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Premier League results for Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7, 2024, are as follows: ENGLAND – PREMIER LEAGUE, APRIL 7 (Sunday) Manchester United 2 – 2 Liverpool Sheffield United 2 – 2 Chelsea Tottenham Hotspur 3 – 1 Nottingham Forest ENGLAND – PREMIER LEAGUE, APRIL 6 (Saturday) Crystal Palace 2 – 4 Manchester City Aston Villa 3 – 3 Brentford Everton 1 – 0 Burnley Fulham 0 – 1 Newcastle United Luton Town 2 – 1 Bournemouth Wolves 1 – 2 West Ham United Brighton 0 – 3 Arsenal
The questions surrounding Mauricio Pochettino persist following Chelsea’s draw at Sheffield United. As the pressure mounts on the boss, the club is exploring five potential replacements. Chelsea’s recent disappointment came in the form of a 2-2 draw against Sheffield United, with Oliver McBurnie’s late equalizer adding to Pochettino’s woes. The discontent among traveling fans at Bramall Lane further intensified the scrutiny on the Argentine head coach. With talks of his potential sacking escalating, Express Sport has identified five candidates Chelsea’s hierarchy, led by Todd Boehly, may consider to replace Pochettino. Roberto De Zerbi is among the frontrunners, with the talented…
Kobbie Mainoo marked his debut goal at Old Trafford during Manchester United’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool on Sunday, yet the young talent found himself apologizing for his exuberant celebration. The 18-year-old ignited the crowd with a remarkable strike, putting United ahead 2-1 before the match ended level. Receiving a precise pass from Aaron Wan-Bissaka in the 67th minute, Mainoo elegantly curled the ball into the top right corner from inside the box. Despite Liverpool’s initial dominance and a halftime deficit, United rallied after the break, with Bruno Fernandes initiating the comeback before Mainoo’s memorable goal. Mainoo’s jubilation over his stunning…
Mauricio Pochettino believes that Chelsea’s thrilling victory over Manchester United has helped mend his strained relationship with Blues fans. Despite the risk of moving to West London after managing bitter rivals Tottenham Hotspur for five years, Pochettino expressed his satisfaction with the turnaround. In a dramatic match at Stamford Bridge, Cole Palmer’s late goals in the 10th and 11th minutes of added time secured a 4-3 win against United. The jubilant scenes in the stands were matched by the exuberant celebrations from Pochettino and his coaching staff on the sidelines. While Pochettino is adamant about not being labeled as a…
Manchester City applied significant pressure on their Premier League title rivals with a commanding 4-2 victory over Crystal Palace in the capital on Saturday afternoon. In an engaging first half at Selhurst Park, both teams showcased their attacking prowess, with Kevin De Bruyne’s exceptional goal equalizing Jean-Philippe Mateta’s impressive opener. However, Man City took control in the second half, with goals from Rico Lewis, Erling Haaland, and De Bruyne securing a comfortable win. This result propelled them level on points with league leaders Liverpool ahead of Liverpool’s clash with Manchester United on Sunday. Game Recap: Man City faced immense pressure…
Enzo Fernandez reportedly labeled Mason Mount a ‘coward’ during their heated confrontation following Chelsea’s thrilling 4-3 triumph over Manchester United. Mount, who departed Chelsea last summer, clashed with Fernandez late in the match as tensions escalated. Following Cole Palmer’s late heroics that turned the game around, the two exchanged words after the final whistle. Captured by ESPN cameras, Fernandez can be seen shouting at Mount before walking away. It’s alleged that the Chelsea player repeatedly referred to Mount as a ‘Cagon’, a term meaning ‘coward’ or ‘chicken’ in Spanish. Fernandez’s actions drew a mixed response from fans, but many Chelsea…
When Phil Foden netted a stunning long-range strike to complete his hat-trick in Manchester City’s 4-1 triumph over Aston Villa on Wednesday, it felt like a passing of the torch moment for the club. Kevin De Bruyne, who has been sidelined for a significant portion of the season due to injury, remained on the bench throughout the match against Villa. Watching from the sidelines, the 30-year-old witnessed his younger teammate’s exceptional performance, which propelled City’s title aspirations. While De Bruyne has showcased his competitive spirit in recent years, it’s unlikely that he took Foden’s heroics as a personal slight, reminiscent…
Karim Benzema attributes his four-month goal drought to the lack of support from his Al Ittihad teammates, contrasting the situation with the support he received at Real Madrid. The French striker enjoyed a prolific spell at Real Madrid, scoring 19 goals in 24 games last season. However, since his move to Al Ittihad in Saudi Arabia, Benzema found the net nine times in his first 13 league appearances. Yet, he has struggled to score since his last goal against Al Khaleej on November 30. When asked about his inability to replicate his success at Real Madrid during an interview with…
Arsenal secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion, propelling them to the top of the Premier League table at the end of Saturday’s fixtures. The Gunners asserted their dominance early on, with Bukayo Saka converting from the penalty spot in the first half to give them a well-deserved lead. Kai Havertz doubled their advantage on the hour mark, capitalizing on a Jorginho cross with a simple tap-in. Former Brighton player Leandro Trossard added insult to injury with a sublime finish late in the game. Mikel Arteta’s men finished the day one point ahead of Liverpool at the…
Manchester United is reportedly seeking a fee upwards of €40m (£34.3m) for winger Jadon Sancho, according to recent reports. Sancho, who joined Borussia Dortmund on loan in January following a fallout with United manager Erik ten Hag, is expected to return to Old Trafford this summer as the loan deal doesn’t include an option for a permanent transfer. However, should Erik ten Hag remain at the helm of United, Sancho may seek a permanent departure. Sky in Germany suggests that the player is keen on staying with Dortmund, a sentiment reciprocated by the German club. The primary obstacle for Dortmund…
Two longstanding rivals, Manchester United and Liverpool, clash on Sunday afternoon at Old Trafford, with the former in a state of despondency and the latter in high spirits. Off-field transformations loom for Manchester United following Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS’ investment. However, Thursday night’s 4-3 loss to Chelsea served as a crushing blow, further diminishing any lingering hopes of Champions League qualification. Meanwhile, Liverpool enters the match buoyed by recent successes, albeit with caution stemming from their FA Cup defeat to the same opposition last month. They arrive after a convincing 3-1 victory over Sheffield United. Here’s a preview of…
Liverpool is gearing up for their second visit to Old Trafford this season on Sunday afternoon, but they must address some areas for improvement from their last encounter. In mid-March, the Reds suffered a heart-wrenching defeat against Manchester United, losing 4-3 after extra time in a captivating FA Cup quarter-final clash. While that match was significant for Jurgen Klopp’s side, this weekend’s fixture holds even more weight. Liverpool is still in pursuit of their second Premier League title this season but faces stiff competition from Arsenal and Manchester City until the final game of the season. Dropping points this Sunday…
Liverpool’s captain, Virgil van Dijk, has omitted Cristiano Ronaldo from his roster of most challenging opponents he has encountered. Since his £75 million move to Liverpool in 2018, Van Dijk has played a pivotal role in the team’s triumphs in the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, and Carabao Cup. Despite facing Ronaldo in several matches, including the 2018 Champions League final, the Al Nassr forward did not make it onto Van Dijk’s list. Instead, the Dutch defender highlighted Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, Sergio Aguero, and Olivier Giroud as his toughest opponents. In an interview on The Rest Is Football…
Ian Wright, the legendary Arsenal figure, anticipates Liverpool delivering a strong performance against Manchester United in their upcoming Premier League clash on Sunday. Jurgen Klopp’s squad heads to Old Trafford, holding a two-point lead over Arsenal at the league’s summit and three points ahead of Manchester City. Both Arsenal and City have opportunities to close the gap on Liverpool as they face Brighton and Crystal Palace respectively on Saturday. However, Liverpool can seize the chance to extend their lead when they confront their arch-rivals, Manchester United, on Sunday. Expressing his concerns for United ahead of the match, Wright shared on…
Manchester City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, has cautioned his team against getting sidetracked by their upcoming Champions League quarter-final clash against Real Madrid. Guardiola emphasizes the importance of maintaining focus on their immediate task of defeating Crystal Palace to sustain their pursuit of the league title. City is set to face Real Madrid at the Bernabeu on Tuesday night for the first leg of the tie. Guardiola stated: “It’s always been like that. When we won the Treble last season, we reached the semi-finals of the Champions League and won the Premier League. “Honestly, if we were 18 points ahead of…
Manchester City’s midfielder, Kevin de Bruyne, has acknowledged that manager Pep Guardiola will not hesitate to bench him if he fails to deliver on the field. De Bruyne experienced being sidelined for the entire duration of the match against Aston Villa earlier in the week. The spotlight, however, shifted to Phil Foden, who secured a hat-trick leading City to a 4-2 victory at the Etihad. In the subsequent match against Crystal Palace, Guardiola opted to start De Bruyne while keeping Foden on the bench. De Bruyne responded emphatically, contributing two goals and an assist as City secured another 4-2 victory,…
Manchester City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, explained that he substituted Josko Gvardiol at halftime during their 4-2 victory against Crystal Palace due to an injury the player sustained. Gvardiol, who started the match at Selhurst Park, was replaced by Manuel Akanji for the second half. This injury casts doubt on the Croatian defender’s availability for their upcoming Champions League fixture against Real Madrid next Tuesday. “We will assess the availability of our players as Josko [Gvardiol] encountered a minor issue. We’ll see how it unfolds. Moving forward, we were fortunate to have time to recuperate after the Aston Villa match and…
Bayern Munich has opted against sacking manager Thomas Tuchel ahead of their upcoming Champions League quarter-final clash against Arsenal next Tuesday. Despite surrendering a two-goal advantage on Saturday, resulting in a 3-2 loss to Heindeheim, the Bundesliga champions have chosen to retain Tuchel for the time being. Although Tuchel’s departure at the end of the season is already confirmed, there was speculation that Bayern might dismiss him sooner. However, the club’s directors have decided otherwise, as stated by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Romano tweeted: “Bayern will not dismiss Thomas Tuchel immediately following today’s defeat. “Directors Freund and Eberl have affirmed…
Erik ten Hag asserts that Marcus Rashford remains highly motivated to play for Manchester United despite criticism of his performance in Thursday’s 4-3 loss to Chelsea. Rashford, who was initially benched for the game, faced scrutiny after footage of a specific moment during his 24-minute appearance circulated on social media. In the clip, the 26-year-old appears to jog and fails to press Chelsea as they advance in search of an equalizer. Addressing the criticism aimed at Rashford, Ten Hag staunchly defended the forward’s commitment to the club. “I believe his recent form is on an upward trajectory, and the timing…