‘Not the Man Utd way’: Solskjaer ‘cannot pick’ midfield duo
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been told he “cannot” play both Scott McTominay and Fred in midfield if he wants Manchester United to challenge for the Premier League title. The duo impressed in the win over Everton on Saturday, laying the foundation for Bruno Fernandes to inspire them to a 3-1 win at Goodison Park. It…
Fernandes ‘exasperated’ with Greenwood; Man Utd issue response
Mason Greenwood angered Bruno Fernandes after one incident during a poor Manchester United training session last week. It was reported on Monday that United were growing frustrated with Greenwood, who was ‘failing to understand’ the ‘process’ that the club had put in place. Concerns were aired over the 19-year-old’s sleeping habits and lacklustre training, which…
Wolves can sign £25m summer target for free in January
Wolves will be able to sign £25m-rated summer target Otavio Monteiro on a free in January from Porto. The midfielder came through the ranks with Brazillian outfit Internacional. His talent was soon recognised as he made the switch to Porto in 2014. He signed a five-year deal for the Portuguese giants, and he enjoyed a successful loan…
Watkins praises ‘unbelievable’ Aston Villa teammate
Ollie Watkins has heaped praise on his Aston Villa teammate Jack Grealish after they beat Arsenal 3-0 at the Emirates. The forward made his long-awaited switch to the Premier League this summer. He signed for Villa from Championship side Brentford for £28m, which was a new club-record transfer for the Villans. Watkins joined Brentford from…
John Kerry, Syria War Hawk
Secretary of State John Kerry continued to push for military force against Syria on Sunday, appearing on a series of talk shows to make the case that sarin gas was used by the Assad regime, and that he is sure Congress will support the use of strikes sought by President Obama. Speaking on “This Week,”…
Live: House Foreign Affairs Committee Hearing on Syria
The Obama administration continued its effort to persuade members of the House of Representatives to sanction its push for war in Syria on Wednesday as Secretary of State John Kerry, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey appear before the House Foreign Affairs Committee. On Twitter:…
Formula 1 releases 23-race provisional 2021 calendar
Formula 1 has published its provisional 2021 calendar that includes 23 world championship rounds, although it has yet to confirm the venue for its April 25 slot. The schedule confirms the disappearance of Vietnam’s inaugural Grand Prix in Hanoi, with the event getting the boot following the arrest by the country’s authorities of a key…
Xhaka still at Arsenal thanks to the impact of manager Arteta
Midfielder Granit Xhaka believes the only reason he is still at the club is the impact of manager Mikel Arteta. The Swiss international was close to leaving the Emirates after falling out with the fans. He even received threats from members of the public and said afterwards that he was ‘close to boiling point’. MAILBOX:…
Man Utd need four new signings like Fernandes, says Saha
Former striker Louis Saha believes Man Utd need to make four new signings like Bruno Fernandes if they want to win the Premier League title. Bruno Fernandes has been a revelation for the Red Devils since he signed in January. He has 30 goal involvements in 33 appearances and scored two in their recent win…
Five players exiled like Ozil, with varying outcomes…
Mesut Ozil is spending his matchdays liking tweets bemoaning his current exile from Arsenal’s squad, all the while pocketing his £350,000-a-week salary. He’s hardly the first big name to become an outcast and while for some it was the end, others have shown that there can be a way back… Bastian Schweinsteiger The Germany…