Author: Jhon Kaung
Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has openly criticized manager Unai Emery for favoring Marcus Rashford in the Champions League, following Villa’s dominant 4-1 win over Newcastle United. The crucial victory at Villa Park kept Aston Villa level on points with fifth-placed Nottingham Forest, maintaining their push for a Champions League spot. However, Watkins used his post-match interview to voice his frustration over being benched during their European campaign. Despite being left out of the starting lineup for both legs of the quarter-final clash against Paris Saint-Germain—where Villa were narrowly eliminated 5-4 on aggregate—Watkins made an immediate impact against Newcastle, scoring…
Manchester City’s hopes of securing their top summer transfer targets could be in jeopardy if they fail to qualify for next season’s Champions League, Pep Guardiola has admitted. After a turbulent campaign, City find themselves in an unfamiliar battle for a top-four finish rather than the Premier League title. While fifth place may still be enough to secure Champions League football—thanks to England’s strong UEFA coefficient—Guardiola conceded that elite players may opt against joining without the lure of Europe’s top competition. Despite spending around £180 million in the January window, City are expected to reinforce again this summer, particularly with…
New Liverpool boss Arne Slot has suggested that the club’s summer business is already in motion, with the recent contract extensions of Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah marking the first steps in their plans. The Dutch manager emphasized that securing the futures of the Reds’ star players was his top priority upon taking charge. Slot views the new deals for Van Dijk and Salah as crucial investments, equivalent to high-profile signings in the transfer market. The 33-year-old Dutch defender ended speculation over his future by committing to Liverpool, following Salah’s decision to extend his stay at Anfield. Before finalizing…
Benjamin Pavard and Lautaro Martínez fire Inter past Bayern Munich, setting up a blockbuster semi-final against Barcelona. Inter Milan defender Benjamin Pavard has urged his team to seize their chance at Champions League glory after ending Harry Kane’s European dreams with a dramatic victory over Bayern Munich. The Nerazzurri, who fell to Manchester City in last year’s final, held their nerve to eliminate the German giants 4-3 on aggregate, booking a semi-final showdown with Barcelona. Despite a late scare from Bayern—including a desperate shove on a ball boy by Josip Stanišić—Inter’s clinical finishing and resilience saw them through. Pavard, who…
The Arsenal star was involved in a tense altercation with the injured Real Madrid defender following a controversial first-half penalty. Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka found himself at the center of a fiery confrontation with Real Madrid’s Dani Carvajal during halftime of their Champions League quarter-final second-leg clash at the Santiago Bernabéu. The incident occurred after Saka’s audacious Panenka penalty was comfortably saved by Thibaut Courtois in the first half. As the players headed toward the tunnel, Carvajal—currently sidelined with an ACL injury—approached Saka, grabbing him by the neck before raising his hand aggressively. The two then engaged in a heated exchange,…
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has faced backlash for a pivotal substitution that many believe cost his team a chance at overturning their Champions League deficit against Paris Saint-Germain. After losing 3-1 in the first leg, Villa needed a heroic performance at home to keep their semi-final dreams alive. However, PSG quickly extended their aggregate lead with early goals from Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes, putting the tie seemingly out of reach. A spirited fightback saw Youri Tielemans, John McGinn, and Ezri Konsa score to bring Villa within striking distance, but Gianluigi Donnarumma’s brilliance in goal ensured PSG’s progression to…
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique conceded his side faced unprecedented pressure after narrowly escaping a dramatic Aston Villa comeback in their Champions League quarter-final clash. Despite securing a 5-4 aggregate victory, PSG nearly squandered a commanding four-goal lead during Tuesday’s second leg. Early strikes from Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes had seemingly put the tie beyond doubt, but Villa’s relentless fightback left the French giants clinging on. Reflecting on the tense finale, Enrique admitted, “There was never a moment I thought we’d be eliminated, but for 10 minutes, we were under immense pressure. Villa pushed us like never before.” Gianluigi Donnarumma…
Arsenal are reportedly preparing a substantial €75 million bid for Barcelona’s Jules Koundé, as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his defensive options ahead of the new season. The French international could provide crucial depth at center-back, offering competition for starters William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães, while also slotting in at right-back when needed. The Gunners’ hefty offer may force Barcelona to reconsider their stance on the 25-year-old, who has been a key figure for the Catalan club since joining in 2022. However, Arsenal could face stiff competition from London rivals Chelsea, who are also keen on reinforcing their backline under…
Scott McTominay’s brace on Monday night not only secured his status as Napoli’s key contributor but also underscored a glaring issue for his former club, Manchester United. The Scotland international, who joined the Italian side last summer for £25.7 million, has now made the 2024-25 season his most prolific yet—and his numbers make for uncomfortable reading at Old Trafford. Despite leaving Manchester, McTominay remains United’s joint-top league scorer this term with eight goals—a tally matched only by captain Bruno Fernandes. For a struggling Red Devils side that has managed just 38 league goals under Ruben Amorim, the 28-year-old’s success in…
Roy Keane didn’t hold back in his furious assessment of Manchester United’s latest collapse, delivering a blistering rant after their 4-1 thrashing by Newcastle. The former United captain, known for his no-nonsense punditry, tore into manager Ruben Amorim, captain Bruno Fernandes, and the entire squad, branding them “mentally weak” and “bluffers.” The Red Devils were outclassed at St. James’ Park, with Alejandro Garnacho’s first-half strike offering little consolation after Sandro Tonali’s opener and a Harvey Barnes double sealed their fate. Bruno Guimarães rubbed salt in the wounds with a fourth, exposing United’s shambolic defending—including a disastrous error from stand-in keeper…