Football Blog (Page 14)

[ad_1] Football commentators are often drawn to the insistence that: “You couldn’t write this script!” Yet, all too often, you really could have. Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds – as has been well documented by now – have parsed over plenty of scripts as potently famous actors but have turned their hand to penning one in north Wales. After a typically dramatic defeat in last year’s playoffs – where’s the jeopardy in succeeding without a struggle – Wrexham have belatedly returned to League Two at the culmination of the new ownership’s second full season. With ambitions fixed on taking this fairytale all the way toRead More →

[ad_1] After bouncing back from a disappointing Europa League humbling at the hands of Sevilla, Manchester United bounced back well on Sunday to book their place in this year’s FA Cup final. As well as that clash with Manchester City on 3rd June at Wembley Stadium, Man Utd have plenty of Premier League games to look forward to as well. Here’s the next six: Tottenham’s Harry Kane could be set for a move to Old Trafford in the summer / Alex Pantling/GettyImages This game has the potential to be crucial in the final stretch of Premier League games as both sides are vying for ChampionsRead More →

[ad_1] Manchester United have booked their place in the FA Cup final thanks to a penalty shootout win over Brighton and Hove Albion. The Red Devils were, truthfully, largely outplayed for the majority of normal and extra time in the game at Wembley Stadium, but were able to hold on until a penalty shootout. After the first 12 penalties were all converted, Victor Lindelof was able to convert a game-winning spot kick following Solly March’s miss. Here’s the best and worst players for Man Utd in the Wembley win according to 90min’s player ratings. Read the latest Man Utd news here David de Gea: 8/10Read More →

[ad_1] Arsenal manager Jonas Eidevall described his team as ‘fearless’ in their 2-2 draw with Wolfsburg in their Women’s Champions League semi-final first leg, coming back from 2-0 down when the German giants were threatening to kill the tie inside 90 minutes. Having lost Leah Williamson to long-term injury in the days before the game, adding to an already lengthy injury list, Eidevall set up with a back five in a bid to try and limit what Wolfsburg could do. It was a struggle at time, with a well worked Ewa Pajor goal putting Wolfsburg ahead and then a miscued pass from Rafaelle across theRead More →

[ad_1] Arsenal came back from 2-0 down against Wolfsburg in the first leg of their Women’s Champions League semi-final to ensure the return game at the Emirates Stadium at the start of next month will now be a winner takes all affair. Ewa Pajor and Sveindis Jane Jonsdottir had given the German hosts a commanding lead at the Volkswagen Arena. Yet Rafaelle headed Arsenal back into it, before the tireless Stina Blackstenius equalised to given the Gunners arguably the most slender of advantages at home next time. Arsenal lost Leah Williamson to an ACL injury on Wednesday night, the latest key player to be ruledRead More →

[ad_1] Tottenham captain and first-choice goalkeeper Hugo Lloris was subbed off by interim coach Cristian Stellini after a horrific first-half performance against Newcastle United. The French World Cup winner conceded five goals from just six shots on target in the opening 45, with a brace from Alexander Isak and Jacob Murphy, and a goal from Joelinton, proving to be the difference between the two sides. Sky Sports have reported that the decision to sub Lloris off at half-time was due to an injury concern – something that has not been confirmed by the club itself. Lloris has endured an injury-hit 2023, missing nine games betweenRead More →

[ad_1] Brighton midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has insisted he would be happy to stay at the AMEX Stadium beyond the current campaign. Mac Allister is enjoying a sensational season which included an international breakout as he helped lead Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar, and 90min understands a number of Premier League giants are keen to sign him this summer. Liverpool, Newcastle, Tottenham, Chelsea and Manchester United are all known admirers of Mac Allister, whose father recently confessed that he expects to seal a move away from the AMEX at the end of the season. Speaking to ESPN, Mac Allister confirms that he wouldRead More →

[ad_1] The 2022/23 WSL season has just over a month left to go and is close to impossible to predict at both ends of the table, with four teams still in with a chance of the title and four others separated by only two points at the bottom – one will be in the Championship next season. Manchester United lead the way from Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City in the title race, but games in hand are still be played out that are expected to change things. Only three of them will get a place in next season’s Champions League too. At the bottom, it’sRead More →

[ad_1] Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has confessed he is prepared to use Sir Alex Ferguson’s famous hairdryer treatment on his squad if required. Ten Hag was left particularly frustrated after United’s exit from the Europa League, having watched his side fall to a humiliating 3-0 defeat – after already throwing away a 2-0 lead in the first leg. Ferguson, the club’s most iconic manager, was never afraid to dish out what became known as the ‘hairdryer treatment’ – screaming in the face of his players to get his points across – and Ten Hag admitted he is not averse to doing the same.Read More →

[ad_1] Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has admitted that his side have stepped up their defending in recent weeks to try and get back to their best. The Reds, who have endured a tricky season from start to finish, have ended a three-game losing streak and are now on a run of four games without defeat, securing draws with Chelsea and Arsenal before going on to beat Leeds and Nottingham Forest. After Saturday’s hectic 3-2 triumph over the latter, Klopp insisted his side’s rejuvenated approach to defending was behind the recent upturn in results. “Things have changed,” Klopp acknowledged. “How we defend is much better, ball-orientatedRead More →