Petr Cech has not been on his best form for Arsenal this season, as the hands of time begin to catch up with the former Chelsea man.
However, Arsene Wenger’s attempts to reinforce his defence by replacing him with David Ospina have not been the smoothest either, as the Colombian international rushed out of his goal to allow Antoine Griezmann to net a crucial away goal for Atletico Madrid at the Emirates on Thursday.
That leaves Arsene Wenger with a big decision to make ahead of Sunday’s trip to Old Trafford to face Jose Mourinho and Manchester United for one final time as Arsenal boss.
That’s what we’re asking you; should Wenger plump for Ospina – valued at £4.5m by Transfermarkt – or Cech between the sticks for the game against United?
Let us know by voting in the poll below and keep your eyes peeled for the results ahead of kick off on Sunday…
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It’s been quite a few weeks for young Raheem Sterling. While many 20-year-old are worrying about, jobs, money and exams, the Liverpool starlet is fighting against a £100,000-per-week salary, calling on thousands of Kopites to sing his name and taking drugs in his living room…
Well, these are the latest rumours, and Brendan Rodgers has responded by claiming that he will sit down with his player to talk about what’s going on. Okay, Sterling has been spotted using Nitrous Oxide – a legal high – in his own home, but as a professional footballer it hardly sends out the right message, and the timing is woeful in light of the headlines he’s attracting anyway.
But let’s step away from the moral debate and look at the ‘banter’ on Twitter. Sterling’s name is pretty popular on social media right now, and it seems that he’s getting quite a hard time from fans poking fun…
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In recent times the Premier League has been injected with talent from Southampton football club. Gareth Bale and Theo Walcott are the most notable success stories and the St Mary’s production line has not suddenly stopped producing young starlets that are the envy of all of the English top flight.
The latest prospect to emerge is Luke Shaw and the rise of the England u-17 left back has not escaped the radars of the Premier League’s top four.
Ever since he made his debut against Millwall in a fourth round FA Cup replay, in January 2012, his development ever since has been spectacular. When promotion followed for the South coast outfit last season and trust to permanently fill the left back slot Shaw took the opportunity with both hands.
This has not escaped the notice of both Arsenal and Chelsea as there is now a clamour to capture one of English football’s most prized assets. Southampton may not be in a position where they have to sell like they have been in times gone by, but you still suspect money talks.
Shaw has shown no desperation to leave and not so long signed a new 5 year deal but his application and technical ability has illustrated he could very well be capable of mixing it with the best.
Would it suit the young prodigy to move to Chelsea or Arsenal this summer though?
It certainly will not be an easy decision for Luke Shaw to make with gaining and experience and first team appearances crucial whilst he is not fully established.
He may have shown that he is more than capable of holding his own on the Premier League stage but whether he can hold the mantle of the Champions League at this point in time is another matter.
Should he desire such a move though it is up for debate whether a move to North or West London would be the right switch for the 6ft 1 left back?
At the Emirates Shaw would be sure to be in safe hands under the tutelage of Arsene Wenger. He has been there and done it with Southampton youngsters with Oxlade-Chamberlain and Walcott who currently remain pivotal aspects of the starting XI
The Arsenal boss has also expressed an interest in signing the 17 year old and after moulding Ashley Cole into the fine full back he has turned out to be, Shaw could be the next defender he turns into a world class star.
Wenger also appears to be building an English spine to the “new” Arsenal as he finally looks to take Arsenal out of the trophy less doldrums. Wilshere may be the focal point of this attack but Shaw could be part of an exciting future for the Gunners.
A move to Arsenal would not guarantee success. They have may achieved 15 years of consecutive Champions League football, but they are not flush with silverware.
If Shaw were to choose this project it would be a risk in so much a “glory” move away from St Mary’s may not reap any tangible reward.
He may also want to consider that Arsene Wenger is under intense scrutiny at the Emirates and that his association with the Gunners could come to an end next season.
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Even if Wenger does survive the considerable storm brewing in North London for the foreseeable future, the desperation to succeed at Arsenal could be stifling for a young footballer.
Also he may want to consider that despite the Gunners being inefficient in several areas of the field with Kieran Gibbs and Nacho Monreal at left back he would face fierce competition for an immediate starting berth.
Chelsea may similarly offer an unstable atmosphere as there is current managerial uncertainty and a fractious relationship between the fans and owner, but it does bear fruit.
The Blues view being in two trophies and 3rd place as a disaster currently which is a yardstick of the ambition that remains at Stamford Bridge.
Abramovich may be questioned at this current moment in time, but a summer spending spree could turn them into genuine title contenders.
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Luke Shaw may not be moulded and carefully sculpted as he would at The Emirates but he could be certain that he in the next few years he could emerge as first choice left back every week.
Ashley Cole may be too difficult to oust in a first season at Stamford Bridge but the Chelsea board are keen to pass over his torch to a young starlet sooner rather than later.
If Chelsea were to send the youngster out on loan should he struggle to instantly make an impact too he need look no further than the success of Lukaku and Courtois in their spells at other clubs this season.
He would not have to fear being thrown into the deep end of immediately having magnificence expected of him, but plenty of young prospects have gone missing at Stamford Bridge too.
Luke Shaw may want immediate success and to be primed as England’s new left back at Chelsea, but if he were to choose Arsenal he could be safeguarding his talent after all.
Liverpool are currently not interested in pursuing a deal for Monaco star Thomas Lemar, according to the Liverpool Echo.
What’s the word?
The Frenchman has regularly been linked with the Merseyside outfit ever since the club’s failed attempt to bring him to Anfield on deadline day last summer.
Following Philippe Coutinho’s switch to Barcelona in January, the rumour mill fired up fresh Lemar rumours, but a replacement for the Brazilian was never recruited.
Now, Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasiley has suggested to Telefoot that any interested party will need to spend big to land the attack-minded player at the end of the season.
However, the Liverpool Echo reports that Reds manager Jurgen Klopp is not actively interested in signing the 22-year-old.
Could Liverpool be making a mistake?
If one were to pick apart Klopp’s team, the one area where many would feel did not need strengthening is the attack.
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Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane are thriving at the moment, and despite losing Coutinho in the summer, the Reds have not looked lost without him.
Lemar can play anywhere across the park in an attacking midfield role, and he can also play centrally and on the left of a midfield.
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Liverpool currently have players more than capable of occupying those roles, but the Frenchman would certainly add a new dimension to the attack.
The Liverpool Echo claims that Monaco slapped a £90m price tag on Lemar’s shoulders, and judging by the voices coming out of the club, they will not allow him to leave cheap.
Liverpool should certainly be in the race for the midfielder’s signature, but they should be wary of paying over the odds when he is not necessarily a signing that they need.
Last night Newcastle fans, and the greater footballing world, enjoyed a truly fine moment as Jonas Gutierrez took to the pitch once again in the black and white shirt.
The Argentine was declared clear of testicular cancer at the back end of last year after a long battle and months of chemotherapy, and a 30 minute stint against Manchester United was his first competitive match action for the North East club for 17 months – he did play briefly for Norwich on loan.
Naturally, Gutierrez received a rapturous welcome from the St James’ Park crowd, and captain Fabricio Coloccini’s decision to hand him the armband was a touching gesture. The 31-year-old is not the only player to have endured a long lay-off though, with numerous players down the years having spent large chunks of time on the sidelines with injuries… and here are FIVE of the finest comebacks…
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Henrik Larsson, October 1999
Despite the Larsson incident having occurred back in the last millennium, any football fan who saw the event will still be able to picture the stricken Swede. The silky striker was involved in a tussle with Lyon’s Serge Blanc in UEFA Cup action, and it’s fair to say the Hoops ace came off worse. Images of the incident were graphic to say the least, with Larsson breaking both his tibia and fibula.
Recovery – Thankfully Larsson made a full recovery and went on to become Celtic’s all-time record goalscorer with a tally of 242. Amazingly, he returned before the end of the same season!
Alan Smith, February 2006
Alex Ferguson himself described the injury as one of the worst he’d ever seen, and with the Scot having been in the game a while, those words carry clout. Smith dived in to block a thunderous shot from Liverpool’s John Arne Riise, and the power of the ball allied to the awkward fall saw the once Leeds prodigy both break his left leg and dislocate his ankle.
Recovery – Smith missed seven months of action, and although he returned, his career never truly got going again.
Djibril Cisse, October 2004
The first of two severe leg breaks Cisse suffered came back in 2004, courtesy of an overzealous challenge from Blackburn’s Jay McEveley. The Frenchman’s lower leg appeared to buckle as both his tibia and fibula snapped due, in part, to his studs catching in the turf.
Recovery – Despite the horrible scenes, only a seven month lay-off awaited Cisse.
Eduardo, September 2008
One of the Premier League’s worst leg breaks came in 2008 as Birmingham’s Martin Taylor lunged in recklessly on Eduardo. The Brazilian-born Croatia international was left with a broken left fibula and a dislocated ankle, and prompted Arsene Wenger to call for the offender to be banned for life.
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Recovery – Eduardo spent almost a year out of action and upon his return suffered a hamstring injury!
Petr Cech, October 2006
While the majority of horror injuries in football tend to revolve around the legs, goalkeepers are at risk of a number of other issues. And Cech’s severe head injury in 2006 shows how dangerous it can be to wear the gloves. The stopper came out to claim a loose ball only to be caught on the skull by Reading’s Stephen Hunt’s knee. Cech almost died as a result of the blow.
Recovery – To this day Cech wears a protective skull guard, but he amazingly spent just three months out.
Liverpool’s transfer dealings in recent years have quite rightly come under considerable scrutiny. The highly-publicised example has been Andy Carroll, whose £35million move from Newcastle in January 2011 has to no surprise been a huge failure, with the England forward exiled to Upton Park on a season-long loan where his performances have been good but still yet to recapture his successes during the Magpies’ campaign amid their return to the Premier League.
But Carroll’s move was just the tip of the ice-berg during an era of irresponsible spending and contract offers under former Liverpool managers Roy Hodgson and Kenny Dalglish as well as Sporting Director Damien Comolli. The French scout was also responsible for some of the Reds’ worst transfer dealings, including Stewart Downing’s £20million move from Aston Villa, despite just recording just nine goals and ten assists during his time at Villa Park, and failing to score or create a goal in his first 44 Premier League appearances for the Anfield club.
But out of the long list of transfer faux pas at Liverpool, which include Paul Konchesky, Charlie Adam, Joe Cole, Robbie Keane and more recently Fabio Borini and Jordan Henderson, has emerged a rare gem.
Luis Suarez, bought for £22million from Ajax back in 2011 is proving to be the club’s smartest piece of business since the signing of Fernando Torres for a similar price. The Uruguayan international has been setting the Premier League alight this season, with 21 goals and four assists in 27 domestic appearances, and at times he’s been a saving grace for Brendan Rodgers during his inaugural campaign.
At first glance, and certainly at the time, £22million appeared to be a fair price for a striker who had a prolific record in the Eredivise, and had a decent if rather uninspiring goal tally in his first 18 months in England. But this season, upon reflection, the Uruguayan’s price-tag is looking more and more like an absolute steal.
Compare his record with some of the recent deals in the English market, and it becomes obvious of just how solid the £22million investment truly has been. Sergio Aguero for example, cost Manchester City £38million, which broke the club’s record transfer spend back in summer 2011.
Although I would still argue its money well spent, considering the Argentine international helped the club lift the Premier League title in his first season, Liverpool have managed to acquire a striker for £16million less that looks set to match Aguero’s goal tally from last year, if not improve upon it, leading to rumours at the start of the season speculating a move regarding Suarez to the blue side of Manchester. Furthermore, Suarez has the possibility in his next ten games to equal Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler’s record of 28 goals in a single season.
Even looking at less high profile signings, it is clear to see that it was money well spent. Aston Villa forked out £18million for Darren Bent a few years ago, which could potentially rise to £24million, despite the former England international being half the player that Suarez has proven to be.
Similarly, Sunderland had to spend £16million to bring in Steven Fletcher, even though the forward’s final standing for a Premier League season has been just 12 goals. And of course, the move that was the prologue for Suarez’s move to Anfield; the £50million wasted by Chelsea on former Liverpool star Fernando Torres.
The problem I have with the majority of Liverpool’s recent transfers is that compared to their initial fees, the players have no real resale value. I recently wrote an article discussing this issue, which was received by comments arguing the contrary. One Liverpool fan argued that Stewart Downing could be sold on for around £6million, and Andy Carroll £12million -the latter being a rather optimistic estimate in my opinion – but is the collective £18million really an acceptable return on the English pairing that cost an overall of £55million, that have scored just six goals between them in two years at the club?
However, the same cannot be said for Suarez, who is reportedly a transfer target for almost every European elite club, most notably Bayern Munich and Manchester City, with prices ranging from £40million to £50million – not a bad profit for a striker who all in all has had one exceptional season for Liverpool.
And although Liverpool fans may not wish to admit it, selling their controversial figure may become a real possibility in the summer. It is clear to see that Suarez enjoys being at Anfield; he often plays with a cheeky grin as he hassles opposition defenders by nipping at their ankles, and there is no doubt he responds positively to the ever-in-song Kop faithful.
But he is 26 years old and must always have his career in mind. Champions League football is surely his number one priority, and although he will give his all this season to help Liverpool return to the promised land of Europe’s top club competition, should they fail to mount a successful late surge for fourth place he will have some difficult decisions to make in the next transfer window.
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However, should the Liverpool talisman leave, the blame should not be placed on him. It would be wrong to brand Suarez as a traitor or a Judas. If the club are forced to sell, should an offer come in that cannot be refused, it will be due to the club’s other poor acquisitions that over time have depreciated the value of the team and lead to the Reds shifting from being outside title contenders and Champions League regulars to a mid-table side.
Although the Uraguayan’s departure would be a tough pill to swallow for Liverpool fans, and it would be a shame to see him move abroad as he has been one of the cornerstones of the Premier League this season, there is a silver lining. His potential £50million fee, of which over half would be no-strings attached profit, could be exactly the type of investment required to return the Anfield club to their past glories.
The Reds have a lot of promising youngsters on their books, and recently signed Daniel Sturridge and Phillipe Coutinho – two rather smart pieces of business. If the Suarez transfer kitty can be put to equally good use, Brendan Rodgers would have the freedom to build on the solid base he has formed this season and further improve upon it by bringing in players that fit the style he wishes to create and institutionalise at Liverpool. Of course, it will be viewed by many as a step in the wrong direction, but sometimes you have to go backwards to go forward.
With the future of Rangers interim boss Graeme Murty in significant doubt after three consecutive matches without a win, all eyes are on potential replacements this summer should the club decide not to renew his contract.
One man who was previously linked with the role at Ibrox in the wake of Pedro Caixinha’s sacking was Alan Pardew, as reported by The Daily Mail.
He went on to become West Bromwich Albion manager but left the club this week after a dire run of form that has all but confirmed their relegation to the English Championship.
As such, there’s every chance his name will again be linked with the Rangers job, but he’s the last man supporters want to see.
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Pardew’s ever-dwindling reputation now precedes him and many Gers fans reckon he would be a poor appointment and are looking for a more exciting choice to lead them forward next season.
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They took to Twitter to share their thoughts on him potentially being given the job…
Carles Gil is Aston Villa’s first signing of this January transfer window, with Paul Lambert’s side acquiring the attacking midfielder from Valencia. Gil has already made a good start to life in the Midlands, scoring a lovely goal as Villa defeated Bournemouth in the FA Cup last weekend.
Signed on a four-and-a-half-year deal, Lambert will hope Gil can reinvigorate a Villa attack that is currently the most impotent in all of England’s top five leagues.
This has led to an online petition calling for Lambert to go, though the ex-Norwich boss will have faith that his new signing can help to reverse the growing negativity that surrounds Villa Park.
Lambert said of his new signing: “We’ve been on the lookout for a creative player and he will certainly bring that extra element to the side – he has a lot to offer and I know we can get the best out of him.”
So who is Gil and where has he come from?
Gil is a Spanish under-21 international, gaining an assist in a lone appearance for his country, showing his talent is widely recognised. The attacking midfielder is a product of the renowned Valencia youth system, first appearing for their B team in 2009 – impressive considering that Gil was only 17.
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Various loans in the lower Spanish leagues gave him experience, before gaining notoriety for his excellence during a two-year loan to Elche across recent seasons Gil was a crucial player in the Elche said that gained a remarkable double of not only gaining promotion to La Liga in 2012-2013, but defying the odds to stay up the following season.
The new Villa recruit managed just three assists and five goals across 66 appearances, but this is forgiveable given that many of his outings came when shielding the back four. This as opposed to more attacking midfield roles, to which Gil’s came is clearly better suited.
Since returning to Valencia, Gil has struggled for opportunities due to intense competition for places, leading to a move to the Premier League. But with Villa having scored just once in six Premier League games, what can Gil do to change Villa’s dwindling fortunes?
Gil can help Villa to regain some creativity and quality service to help Christian Benteke find more opportunities, and his scoring touch. Currently no Villa player has more than two league assists, a void that the Spaniard’s arrival can help fill.
The Spaniard is versatile, easing tactical problems for Lambert when seeking to accommodate his most capable attackers. The new signing can play on either flank and in the number 10 role, most probably behind Benteke, Villa’s best chance of finding regular goals.
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The midfielder is primarily left-footed, and has evident technical ability, though understandably the question will be whether Gil can handle the physicality of the Premier League. The Spaniard has certainly been thrown in the deep end, with fixtures against current leaders Chelsea, a resurgent Liverpool and a top side in Arsenal all coming up in the next few weeks.
However, with Villa sitting precariously above the relegation zone, Gil appears as good a chance as any other realistic signings Lambert could make to help his side regain their attacking edge.
Take a sprinkling of underdog triumphs, add a pinch of young players getting their chance to impress and top it all off with plenty of goals and you have a fine recipe, a recipe that we call the Capital One Cup.
The first competitive competition of the year has sometimes been pushed aside by teams, but the fact remains that the League Cup is a fine example of everything that’s good about English football.
The tournament’s schedule makes for an unusual set of circumstances, leaving football fans with a mid-season cup final at Wembley. The prospect of wining silverware at just past the mid point of the domestic season is one that attracts many teams, making for exciting ties and some unexpected results.
Lets start with the first ingredient of the Capital One Cup: underdog triumphs. Cup football is very much a winner takes it all process, with a one off game often granting the team who perform on the day a spot in the next round. Whereas over a league season the cream rises, the League Cup can throw a team from the lower echelons of the professional tier up against true giants of the English game.
Bradford City’s penalty shoot-out win against Arsenal in this year’s quarter-final is a fine example of the plucky minnow triumphing in ‘David vs. Goliath’ fashion. The Bantams were expected to be brushed aside with ease by Arsene Wenger’s troops, but instead they battled valiantly, took the lead and, after they conceded late on in normal time, won after converting three spot-kicks.
Of course there have been other giant killings, with York City taking victory against Manchester United at Old Trafford and Swindon Town lifting the trophy in 1969, beating Arsenal.
Moving on the next ingredient we add to our mixture is youngsters getting their chance to impress. The hectic nature of the English fixture schedule sees games coming thick and fast, with many players still attempting to find full fitness. This causes some managers to shuffle their pack and throw new players into the mix. Sometimes it doesn’t work, but occasionally some real gems are unveiled to the footballing world, think Arsenal’s conveyer belt of talent which flourished in the League Cup.
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To complete our now mouth-watering dish we have goals, and lots of them. With only the semi-finals taking place over two legs in the modern competition, a winner on the night is guaranteed, which encourages teams to go for broke in search of an all important equaliser or a goal to ensure their passage into the next round. There have been a number of thumping victories in this season’s competition such as Swindon Town’s 4-3 win over Stoke, Crewe Alexandra’s 5-0 mauling of Hartlepool and Chelsea’s 6-0 demolition job against Wolves. Whilst fans of the side on the wrong end of result may not enjoy the ball nestling in the net, neutrals love goals, and goals are loved by the League Cup.
The final whistle at the end of the final always marks then end of a tough, but rewarding, process that has been enjoyed by almost everybody who loves the sport. Unlike some competitions the Capital One Cup rarely disappoints, with a no holds barred mentality and mixture of some great ingredients, a footballing feast is almost always served.
As reported by The Daily Mirror, Watford are set to cash in on Abdoulaye Doucoure this summer, with Tottenham Hotspur one of the teams in hot pursuit of his signature.
What’s the story?
The paper say that the Hornets could feel forced into making a significant profit on the midfielder, who was signed for just £6m in 2016.
That’s despite positive financial results across the 2016/17 season, with the club looking to ensure their finances stay in the black going forward, reckon The Mirror.
The report states that selling Doucoure ‘looks inevitable’, with Tottenham Hotspur one of the teams mentioned that is monitoring the £40m-rated talent.
Is he the kind of signing Mauricio Pochettino needs to make in the upcoming transfer window?
A good move?
Spurs have a vast array of attacking talent and a solid first-choice defensive line too. In midfield however it could be argued they lack depth beyond the ageing Mousa Dembele in their efforts to compete at the very highest level.
It’s a central midfield that can often lack energy and dynamism too, with Abdoulaye Doucoure being a player that could certainly help in that regard.
With seven goals in the Premier League this season, he’s shown an ambition to support the Watford attack and a bravery to get on the ball to effect play in the final third.
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Could Doucoure be the missing piece of the puzzle, replacing the likes of Eric Dier to partner Dembele and eventually replace the Belgian long-term?