Kieran Gibbs and Nacho Monreal DOUBTS for Wednesday

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Dec 1, 2014

Arsenal’s injury crisis has deepened with the news that Kieran Gibbs and Nacho Monreal are both doubts for Wednesday’s game against Southampton.

Monreal, who started at left-back on Saturday, was subbed off in the first-half after banging his knee, and was replaced by Gibbs, who was meant to be rested ahead of Wednesday’s game.

However, Gibbs had to come on and then later picked up a knock himself, leaving the club without a single fit left-back.

The Gunners host Southampton on Wednesday and could have to play Mathieu Flamini at left-back, a position where he has played before for the club.

After the West Brom victory, Arsene Wenger had this to say on the injuries: “Gibbs struggled a little bit with an ankle problem and Monreal with a knee problem. Oxlade-Chamberlain also had a knee problem.

“I don’t know. We have to see how they recover on Monday. We have Oxlade-Chamberlain, Monreal and Gibbs who have knocks but I don’t know how bad it is.”

Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles

Karim Benzema put up for sale

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Alex Batt

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Dec 1, 2014

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Carlo Ancelotti has reportedly put striker, Karim Benzema, up for sale, sparking interest from; Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal.

The Real Madrid boss is expected to sell a few big-names either in January or in the Summer, with; Benzema, Iker Casillas, Javier Hernandez and Fabio Coentrao all set to leave the Bernabeu.

The Spanish giants are wary of the Financial Fair Play rules that are set to come into play, and Ancelotti is eager to avoid a punishment from UEFA and is prepared to sell some big names in order to bring in cash to the club.

Despite regularly starting the 26-year-old striker, it’s believed that Ancelotti wouldn’t be too downbeat to see him leave the club, as long as a substantial fee was paid.

Benzema recently signed a new contract at the club worth around £150k-a-week, but he has been a long-term target of both Arsenal and Liverpool.

However, Manchester United have now entered the race after reports suggested that they won’t be keeping Radamel Falcao on a permanent deal due to his injury issues.

Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles

Glen Johnson won’t ‘crawl’ for new contract

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Alex Batt

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Dec 1, 2014

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Liverpool defender, Glen Johnson, has admitted that he won’t ‘go crawling’ to officials at the club for a new contract, with his set to expire in the Summer.

Johnson, who scored the winner against Stoke City at the weekend, has come under heavy scrutiny from the fans this season, with most of them wanting Javier Manquillo picked over the veteran, but despite the critics, Brendan Rodgers has stuck by the Englishman.

However, as of yet, no contract offers have been made and no contract talks have been arranged between the club and the player, meaning Johnson could agree to leave the club next month.

When asked about his contract situation, Johnson admitted that he hasn’t been offered anything yet, but won’t crawl to the club to make things happen.

Johnson said: “I want to play for a club that wants me. I’ve seen some stuff that I have been offered half the money I am on. That’s not true. I haven’t been offered anything.

“Time goes very quick. I’ve enjoyed my time here, the majority of the six years. There have been some good times, some bad times. But if I haven’t got a contract, I can’t stay.

“It does play on your mind but you have to be professional and do your best. I respect my team-mates more than anyone.

“I’m not going to go crawling to anybody. They know where I am and they know the situation.

“There were minor talks at the end of last season but nothing that I could accept or reject.

“I don’t worry about things that I can’t control. All I can keep doing is my job. Whatever will unfold will unfold.

“It’s not my business to talk to other clubs. I’m concentrating on winning for Liverpool. I want to respect my contract and that’s what I will do.”

Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles

SILLYSEASON’s TEAM OF THE WEEK

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Nov 30, 2014

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After yet another hectic Premier League weekend, here at sillyseason, we have put together our ‘Team of the Week’.

The stand-out teams this week are; Sunderland, after their 0-0 draw with league leaders Chelsea, Manchester City, after they thrashed Southampton 3-0 at the St Marys Stadium, and West Ham with their narrow 1-0 win over flyers, Newcastle United.

However, only 11 players could make our team, and below you can see the stars that made it.

GOALKEEPER – Simon Mignolet (Liverpool)

RIGHT-BACK – Glen Johnson (Liverpool)

CENTRE-BACK – Chris Smalling (Manchester United)

CENTRE-BACK – John O’Shea (Sunderland)

LEFT-BACK – Aaron Cresswell (West Ham United)

CENTRE-MID – Lee Cattermole (Sunderland)

CENTRE-MID – Santi Cazorla (Arsenal)

CENTRE-MID – Leroy Fer (Queens Park Rangers)

LEFT-WING – Bojan (Stoke City)

RIGHT-WING – Raheem Sterling (Liverpool)

STRIKER – Robin Van Persie (Manchester United)

After another tough week, these are the 11 we went with at sillyseason.

Other noteable mentions were; Laurent Koscielny (Arsenal), Gael Clichy (Manchester City), Yaya Toure (Manchester City), Wilfried Bony (Swansea City), Michael Carrick (Manchester United) and Sergio Aguero (Manchester City).

What are your thoughts on the team?

Comment your opinions below!

Written by Team sillyseason

Chelsea may recall Atsu from Everton, then send him to Sunderland

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Steve Osborne

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Nov 30, 2014

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Chelsea are ready to recall Christian Atsu from his loan deal at Everton, then send him out on loan again.

The Stamford Bridge club are unhappy with the Toffees over the playing time, or lack of, that he has received at Goodison Park.

Gus Poyet’s Sunderland may offer a better chance of first-team football for Atsu.

Atsu has not exactly endeared himself to either the Everton fans or manager Roberto Martinez, with a string of poor performances when he has been on the field.

A change to Sunderland may suit Atsu better, with more opportunities for game-time at the Stadium of Light.

Steve Osborne @SteveOsborne23

Arsenal in £15m Sissoko bid

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Steve Osborne

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Nov 30, 2014

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Arsenal are considering making a £15m bid for Newcastle United midfielder Moussa Sissoko.

Sissoko, compared by many to Gunners legend Patrick Vieira, is seen as ideal cover for the Gunners midfield, besieged by injuries this season.

Mikel Arteta and Jack Wilshere are both on the treatment table for the forseeable future.

And with Gunners boss Arsene Wenger under fire from disgruntled fans, some January transfer activity will be expected.

Sissoko has established himself as one of the stars of the Toon squad this season, but the club are not averse to selling big names, Mathieu Debuchy and Yohan Cabaye leaving the club in the last year.

Steve Osborne @SteveOsborne23

Arsenal target James McCarthy

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Nov 30, 2014

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Arsenal are set to test Everton’s resolve by making a bid for midfielder James McCarthy.

The Republic of Ireland international joined the Toffees in a £13 million transfer fee from Wigan Athletic in the summer of 2013, and has impressed in the heart of their midfield.

However, due to his fine form in an Everton shirt, it appears that Arsene Wenger is weighing up whether to make a move for the 24-year-old player.

Wenger is keen to add a defensive midfielder to his side, and views McCarthy as the type of player that Arsenal currently lack.

by Ben Reardon

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Arsenal ready to snatch Mings

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Nov 30, 2014

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Arsenal are ready to capture wanted Ipswich defender Tyrone Mings in Janauary for around £8 million pounds.

The Gunners are keen on adding to their defence once the transfer window re-opens, with the club desperate to add cover for Laurent Koscielny and Per Mertesacker.

It is understood that Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger remains firmly interested in Borussia Dortmund centre-back Mats Hummels, but has admitted that it is very unlikely that the club will sign him.

This has now brought Wenger to Mings, who started his career at Southampton and is regarded as one of the hottest young defensive prospects outside the Premier League.

With the player able to play both centre-back and left-back, Mings could well be the type of player that Wenger needs as ‘back-up’, and with a sizable £8 million pound price tag being placed on the youngster, it appears that Arsenal are ready to do buisness.

It is known that Arsenal would not be the only club ready to persue the defender, with Newcastle also offering the player a step up to the Premier League.

By Ollie Brown

Steven Gerrard’s time up at Anfield?

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Alex Batt

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Nov 30, 2014

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Liverpool star, Steven Gerrard, could be enjoying his final months at Anfield after the club are refusing to offer him a new contract, unless he takes a whopping pay-cut.

The club legend is entering the final few months of his deal at the Merseyside club, but the officials have already told him that they won’t be matching his £140k-a-week contract if he is to sign a new deal.

The midfielder, who started his 16th anniversary yesterday on the bench after being dropped, has come under questioning over recent weeks due to his poor form and it’s believed that he may be set to leave the club.

Talks with the 34-year-old are likely to continue, but the club have made it clear that if their captain wants to stay on at Anfield, he will have to take a pay-cut.

Due to the Bosman Ruling, Gerrard could talk to overseas clubs in January as his contract enters the final six months.

Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles

Manchester City make first move for Layvin Kurzawa

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Alex Batt

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Nov 30, 2014

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Manchester City have made the first move for Premier League target, Layvin Kurzawa, after offering £17million for the Frenchman.

The AS Monaco left-back has been strongly linked with Manchester United and Chelsea over the past week, but according to reports this morning, it’s City that are ready to lodge the first formal bid of around £17m.

It’s believed that officials from the Etihad flew out to France last week in order to hold formal talks with the 22-year-old’s representatives and also tried to offer him lucrative seats in the stadium for their Champions League game against Bayern Munich.

City tried to get him to come watch the match without telling Monaco, but Kurzawa rejected the opportunity to fly over to England.

Despite making the first move, City face major competition from their English rivals, especially United, who is apparantly Kurzawa’s drea-move.

Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles

Liverpool eye up a new goalkeeper

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Nov 29, 2014

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Liverpool are looking to get the nod from John W Henry to go and find themselves a new goalkeeper in the fast approaching January trasfer window.

The businessman has told Rodgers that he must try and generate funds from within his current squad, rather than spending a new injection of cash.

Rodgers spent £113million in the summer on seven different players, funds for that coming from the huge sale of Luis Suarez to Barcelona.

The majority would say that the summer signings, including Mario Balotelli and Adam Lallana, have so far failed to live up to expectations.

This season the goalkeeper spot has been targeted as the sides weak link, with Simon Mignolet not on his best form, and Brad Jones not being deemed good enough to take the #1 spot on a regular basis.

Petr Cech and Asmir Begovic are being rumoured to be the two main targets, with Liverpool possibly looking to offload both Fabio Borini and Glen Johnson to raise enough funds.

Hulk rules out Chelsea move

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Alex Batt

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Nov 29, 2014

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Zenit St Petersburg forward Hulk has emphatically ruled out a move to Chelsea.

Hulk, who can also play as a winger in addition to up front, claims there is no point in making a move to Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea have pretty much swept all before them in the Premier League so far this season, unbeaten in their first twelve league games going into today’s tie with Sunderland.

And Hulk, who has 54 goals for the Russian club since moving from Porto, said:

“Of course I know that some clubs command more attention than others, but the important thing is I’m happy.

“There’s no use going to Real Madrid or Chelsea and then lacking opportunities to play.

“Whether it is a big club or not, I know there are clubs that will always have their eyes on me.”

Steve Osborne @SteveOsborne23

Manchester United in Mexican contract dilemma!

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Michael Horne

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Nov 29, 2014

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When Javier Hernandez joined Real Madrid on loan in the summer, it was widely speculated that the diminutive Mexican would stay on Spanish shores and sign a lucrative contract with the European giants.

Despite netting 3 times during limited playing time this season in Madrid, reports are coming out that Real boss, Carlo Ancelotti, will not be offering Hernandez a permanent stay at the end of his loan.

This puts United in somewhat of a quandry. Do they offer the Mexican a permanent deal, and welcome his return to Old Trafford at the end of the season, or do they lose out completely and allow him to leave on a free transfer. Hernandez is in a position to sign a pre-contract with any interested parties as soon as January.

This news will alert Arsenal, Liverpool, Everton and Tottenham, who are all known to be keen admirers of the forward from Guadalajara.

United signed the Mexican for £6million in 2010, under the leadership of Sir Alex Ferguson. Although thought of as cheap at the time, he has never quite secured a permanent spot in the starting XI, despite many a good performance.

Hernandez plays with his nickname, Chicharito (Spanish: Little Pea), on the back of his shirt. It looks like United may have to start printing those shirts again soon.

Written by Michael Horne

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Liverpool looking favourite for Man Utd target!

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Michael Horne

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Nov 29, 2014

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Simon Mignolet is not having a good time of it. He has been regularly singled out in recent Liverpool outings as one of the main reasons the Reds are continually coming up short. Kop boss Brendan Rodgers is growing a little impatient with his Belgian stopper, and is looking into Europe for an elite replacement.

Despite a relatively good performance against Stoke City this weekend, and one particularly memorable save, this week will be remembered for his blunder in the Champions League against Ludogorets in freezing Bulgaria.

Argentinian international Sergio Romero could be just the ticket. Liverpool are in talks with the 27-year-old’s agents, and are confident of a January move to bring him to the North West of England. Romero is currently playing in Serie A for Sampdoria, but is reported to want a move to the Premier League.

Manchester United are still keeping an eye on Romero, although it is now looking more probable that Victor Valdes may move to Old Trafford.

Written by Michael Horne

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Porto tell Premier League duo Jackson Martinez will cost £40m

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Alex Batt

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Nov 29, 2014

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Porto have told Arsenal and Liverpool that forward Jackson Martinez will cost £40m.

The striker was in the Colombian squad for this summer’s World Cup in Brazil, scoring twice in a 4-1 win against Japan.

He has 53 goals from 70 games for the Portuguese side, and this prolific form has attracted the attention of Liverpool and Arsenal.

Liverpool have struggled for a regular striker since selling Luis Suarez to Barcelona, while Arsenal have been beset by injuries this term.

Martinez is nicknamed Cha Cha Cha, for his fancy dance moves on the pitch. If either club can afford the fee, fans may be seeing these moves on a Premier League pitch soon.

Steve Osborne @SteveOsborne23

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Kieran Gibbs and Nacho Monreal DOUBTS for Wednesday

Karim Benzema put up for sale

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Arsenal in £15m Sissoko bid

Arsenal target James McCarthy

Arsenal ready to snatch Mings

Steven Gerrard’s time up at Anfield?

Manchester City make first move for Layvin Kurzawa

Liverpool eye up a new goalkeeper

Hulk rules out Chelsea move

Manchester United in Mexican contract dilemma!

Liverpool looking favourite for Man Utd target!

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