FOOTBALL : Chelsea Timo Werner equals Eden Hazard’s record

 

Chelsea forward, Timo Werner has equalled the club’s former player, Eden Hazard’s record at Stamford Bridge.

Werner, who has endured a lot of criticism this season, equalled a record held by Hazard, who currently plays for Real Madrid, in Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday.

The 25-year-old has come under fire on several occasions this season for missing easy chances, the most recent of which came in Chelsea’s Champions League semi-final first-leg 1-1 draw with Real Madrid last Tuesday.

The Germany international failed to get on the scoresheet once again against Fulham, but he did provide the assist for Kai Havertz’s second goal against the visitors.

And in doing so, Werner registered his 10th assist in all competitions for the Blues this season, which means he is now in double figures for both goals and assists for the campaign so far.

And the last Chelsea player to manage that feat in their debut season at the west London club was Hazard in the 2012-2013 campaign.

Meanwhile, speaking about Werner’s display against Fulham, Chelsea coach, Thomas Tuchel, said at his post-match press conference, “Timo [Werner] was involved in many chances.

“Kai played double striker with Timo, and the two had a good connection and were always dangerous. There is still a lot to improve but another good performance.”

FOOTBALL : Man Utd vs Liverpool match called off

 

Sunday’s Premier League clash between Manchester United and Liverpool has been called off.

This follows a massive fans protest inside Old Trafford before the scheduled 4.30pm kick off.

United supporters who are demanding that owners the Glazers family leave the club, found their way into the stadium and invaded the pitch.

They held up placards and lit up flares while chanting anti-Glazers songs.

 

FOOTBALL : Man Utd vs Liverpool: Solskjaer names squad for EPL clash at Old Trafford

 

Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, will have an almost fully-fit squad available to him for today’s Premier League clash against Liverpool.

While Anthony Martial and Phil Jones are out long-term, every other player is ready for the game at Old Trafford.

Victory for United could be a hammer blow for Liverpool’s hopes of qualifying for next season’s Champions League.

If Jurgen Klopp’s men defeat United, that would confirm Manchester City as champions.

Man Utd squad:
Goalkeepers: David de Gea, Dean Henderson, Lee Grant.

Defenders: Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire, Brandon Williams, Victor Lindelof, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Axel Tuanzebe, Alex Telles, Eric Bailly.

Midfielders: Paul Pogba, Bruno Fernandes, Fred, Donny van de Beek, Juan Mata, Nemanja Matic, Scott McTominay.

.Forwards: Edinson Cavani, Marcus Rashford, Amad, Mason Greenwood.

FOOTBALL : Juventus react as Inter Milan wins Serie A title

 

Juventus are the first Italian club to congratulate Inter Milan on winning the Serie A title.

The Bianconeri had won the previous nine domestic Serie A titles in a row and missed out on the tenth with manager, Andrea Pirlo, in the dug-out.

“Well done to Inter on winning the 2020-21 Serie A title,” Juventus wrote on Twitter on Sunday as they face Udinese.

Inter Milan clinched their first Serie A title in 11 years, ending Juventus’ nine-year dominance as Italian champions.

Antonio Conte’s men put one hand on the trophy with a 2-0 victory against Crotone on Saturday, but Atalanta’s 1-1 draw against Sassuolo on Sunday ensured the Serie A leaders retained an unassailable 13-point cushion with four games to spare.

Goals from Christian Eriksen and Achraf Hakimi gave Inter Milan all three points against Crotone.

FOOTBALL : EPL Man Utd releases statement after Liverpool match is postponed

 

Manchester United have released a statement after their Premier League match against Liverpool was postponed on Sunday.

Recall that Man United’s Premier League clash against Liverpool was called off following a massive fans protest inside Old Trafford pitch before the scheduled 4.30 pm kick-off.

Man United supporters, who are demanding that owners the Glazers family leave the club, held up placards and lit up flares while chanting anti-Glazers songs.

Reacting, Man United expressed regret over the disruption to the team and actions which put other fans, staff, and the police in danger.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side also promised to assist the police in any subsequent investigations.

The statement read, “Following discussion between the Police, The Premier League, Trafford Council and the clubs, our match against Liverpool has been postponed due to safety and security considerations around the protest today. Discussions will now take place with the Premier League on a revised date for the fixture.

“Our fans are passionate about Manchester United, and we completely acknowledge the right to free expression and peaceful protest.

“However, we regret the disruption to the team and actions which put other fans, staff, and the police in danger. We thank the police for their support and will assist them in any subsequent investigations.”

FOOTBALL : Serie A We’ll go to sleep very happy – Conte reacts as Inter Milan win title

 

Inter Milan clinched their first Serie A title in eleven years, ending Juventus’ nine-year dominance as Italian champions.

Conte’s men put one hand on the trophy with a 2-0 win over Crotone on Saturday, but Atalanta’s 1-1 draw against Sassuolo on Sunday ensured the Serie A leaders retained an unassailable 13-point cushion with four matches to spare.

Speaking to 90 Minuto on Rai 2 after Atalanta’s draw with Sassuolo, Conte said,
“We’ll go to sleep tonight very happy with what we have achieved. We are happy for us, for the people who worked to get Inter back to winning ways, for the fans. We will certainly feel more relaxed now.

“I put it among the most important successes of my career. It was difficult because it was not an easy choice for me to come to Inter, during a time when the team was certainly not competitive or had the resources to achieve something important.

“Plus, I was going to a club that is rivals with Juventus, where I played for many years, and who were dominating the league. There were many negative situations that I was going into.

“Instead, I accepted the challenge with great eagerness, and I think the hard work repaid all those sacrifices.”

“I think the worst moment was when we went out of the Champions League, when the criticism we received was perhaps excessive,” Conte added.

“It wasn’t easy, we had a group of lads who were not accustomed to winning. We did well to come together and take the criticism so we could become even stronger.

“What took us to victory was that these players trusted me. I showed them the way, and they trusted me completely. In the end, we found the path.”

FOOTBALL : Premier League releases statement on cancelled Man Utd vs Liverpool fixture

 

The Premier League has released a statement after Sunday’s fixture between Manchester United and Liverpool was called off.

The game was postponed after United supporters invaded the Old Trafford pitch, protesting against the owners, the Glazer family.

In a statement, the Premier League has said the “rearrangement of the fixture will be communicated in due course”.

“We understand and respect the strength of feeling but condemn all acts of violence, criminal damage and trespass, especially given the associated COVID-19 breaches.

“Fans have many channels by which to make their views known, but the actions of a minority seen today have no justification,” it read in part.

It added that “the rearrangement of the fixture will be communicated in due course.”