‘I sacrifice every day just to win a trophy’, says Wenger

Gareth Bale is poised to sign a lucrative new boot deal with Adidas, in a deal reportedly woth £20 million over 6 years.

The winger is said to have agreed terms with the brand, and will sign the deal with the German brand in the near future.

Not only will the deal cover his boot sponsership, it will also cover a personal sponsorship agreement to, which could see Bale pocket even more money in Television advertisements, or at club events.

The Welsh winger has been with the company for nine years, and with his current boot deal running out, Adidas have acted swiftly to secure Bale’s services for another six years.

Bale, who has started life in Spain well, has scored 13 League goals for the La Liga giants.

Adidas had been un-sure if they would make Bale their main poster boy, with the winger not competing in this summer’s World Cup finals, unlike many other of the top stars.

However, Real Madrid, who also have a lucrative deal with Adidas, prefer their players to wear Adidas boots, which generates more money for the club, and the brand.

By Ben Reardon

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Luis Suarez and Steven Gerrard jointly win Player of the Month

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Apr 11, 2014

Liverpool have dominated March’s awards as Brendan Rodges has been voted Manager of the Month, while Luis Suarez and Steven Gerrard have been jointly voted as Player of the Month.

The Reds went the whole calender month unbeaten in the Premier League, meaning they are in for a real shot of this year’s Premier League title, which would be their first ever, but they know a crunch game at the weekend awaits when they host Manchester City.

Liverpool, who are currently top of the league by two points, picked up impressive wins against; Southampton, Manchester United, Cardiff City, Sunderland and Tottenham Hotspur, with three of them coming away from home and scoring 12 goals.

As for Gerrard and Suarez, they scored 10-goals between them during March including a brace for Gerrard against United and a hat-trick for Suarez against Cardiff.

Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles

Mark Lawrenson predictions for weekend

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Apr 11, 2014

Mark Lawrenson Premier League prediction

BBC pundit believes Arsenal will oversee Wigan in FA Cup Semi-Final. This week, BBC pundit Mark Lawrenson, has given his predictions for both the Premier League and also the FA Cup Semi-Finals.

The big game of the weekend comes from Anfield as Liverpool host Manchester City, but the FA Cup will all have eyes on Arsenal taking on last-years winners Wigan Athletic.

Here are Lawrenson’s predictions.

Crystal Palace 2-1 Aston Villa

“Palace are 14th now – all the teams below them have changed their managers at least once this season, and all of them have gone for new men with absolutely no Premier League managerial experience.”

Fulham 2-0 Norwich City

“The Cottagers are at home, and also had a really good victory at Aston Villa last week. I am backing them to win again on Saturday, and really they have to – because their best chance of staying up would be at the expense of the Canaries.”

Southampton 2-0 Cardiff City

“Jay Rodriguez’s injury is a blow, but Saints have a lot of quality in their squad and I see them winning this game quite easily.”

Stoke City 2-0 Newcastle United

“Stoke will go within three points of Newcastle if they win this and they will definitely fancy their chances of doing it, especially because they are at home.”

Sunderland 0-2 Everton

“Sunderland need goals to get them points, but I cannot see them getting either against Everton.”

West Brom 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur

“Sherwood has to pick enough players that care and ensure the season does not just fizzle out.”

Wigan Athletic 0-2 Arsenal ( FA Cup )

“In terms of motivation and preparation, Arsenal should not fall short this time.”

Liverpool 1-1 Manchester City

“I have a sneaky feeling it might end up being a draw. That will suit City, because I can see them winning every game after this one – including when they go to Everton.”

Swansea City 1-1 Chelsea

“Swansea will not make it easy for them either, and a point will inch the Welsh side a bit closer to safety at the bottom of the table.”

Hull City 2-1 Sheffield United ( FA Cup )

“I do wonder where United’s goals will come from against the Tigers but they will push Steve Bruce’s side all the way.”

So what are your thoughts on these predictions?

Comment below!

Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles

Marc Wilmots ‘didn’t advise’ Hazard on PSG move

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Apr 10, 2014

Kristof Terreur, a highly renowned source of football information in Belgium has labelled the speculation of Marc Wilmots advising Eden Hazard to join French giants PSG ‘rubbish’.

Reports yesterday stated that Wilmots had to told a French TV station that a move to the parisien side would be beneficial for the Belgian.

Wilmots allegedly said: “It’s an opportunity to be taken into serious consideration if he wants to be part of the category of players who make the difference.

“It’s time to raise his level. Hazard and Ibrahimovic are two different players – but highly complementary.”

But Terreur has said that these rumors are not to be believed as he posted on Twitter: “The ‘Wilmots urges Eden Hazard to join PSG’- rubbish is still popping up. He didn’t advise it at all. Check Canal+ before you copy. @Squawka”

“Wilmots has not said. That’s just it. Quotes pulled completely out of context.”

There have been many rumours surrounding Hazard’s future as the big spenders of Ligue 1 are known to be interested, and Oscar is also on their radar.

Despite this, the Blues are very unlikely to sell the two midfieldes as they are vital to Mourinho’s side and they would be foolish to lose another star after Juan mata was sold to Manchester United in January.

By Phil Wellbrook

Liverpool unveil 2014/15 home kit

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Apr 10, 2014

Liverpool fans at Anfield this season have seen a dramatic improvement in their teams results and Premier League position.

Who knew at the beginning of the season that, with 5 games to go, they’d be on the verge of claiming their first league title in 24 years?

Not many predicted it. Tonight in Liverpool city centre The Reds unveiled the kit they could be wearing next season as Premier League champions. They are almost certain now to be wearing it in next season’s Champions League.

Kolo Toure, Jordan Henderson, Simon Mignolet and Phillipe Coutinho were all at the event in front on 1,000 lucky fans to show off the new attire for next season, a season many fans will be heavily anticipating after the success of this one.

Have Warrior got it right? Or is this another Premier League kit shocker? Let us know below!

By Ben Kelly

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Loic Remy could move to Arsenal for £10milion

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Apr 10, 2014

Harry Redknapp has said that on-loan French striker Loic Remy is almost certain to leave QPR this summer. The striker is currently spending the season at Newcastle in order to play Premier League football and has impressed at St James’ Park, scoring 13 goals.

QPR themselves are fighting to gain promotion from the Championship after being relegated last year, and it seems highly unlikely that Remy will return to Loftus Road regardless of whether they get promotion.

Arsenal are a number of clubs reportedly chasing his signature, and Redknapp cannot see how QPR can stop him leaving while he has a buyout clause in his contract.

Redknapp said: “Remy wants to play Champions League football next season, so they tell me. The chances of us keeping him are not great if he’s got a buy-out clause.

“He’s done well at Newcastle, and one or two other big clubs are trying to get him, so there’s every chance he will go. I chased him at Tottenham, and I knew he would do well.

“He’s a scorer, and with the right team pushing to get in the top four, he’s capable of getting 20 goals. If I say he’s worth £20m, and his buy-out clause is £10m or whatever, then it’s difficult.”

By Ben Kelly

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Everton defender John Stones on Arsenal’s list for a summer move

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Apr 10, 2014

Stones has broken into the Toffees side this season under Roberto Martinez, and in the absence of Phil Jagielka, he has established himself as first-choice with a string of impressive performances.

The latest of which came in the 3-0 win over Arsenal at the weekend, and the Gunners have now stepped up their interest in the player.

Stones was watched by Arsenal scouts whilst at Barnsley, before eventually joining Everton, and Wenger knows all about his progress.

It’s now thought that the Frenchman has instructed his scouts to keep tabs on Stones for the reminder of the campaign, as he plots a possible January raid.

A strong, powerful and tough tackling defender, Stones is comfortable at both right back and centre half – both areas where Arsenal want to strengthen.

Written by Steve Milne

Liverpool scouting Lazar Markovic whilst United also show interest

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Apr 10, 2014

The scouts out of Anfield will watch Benfica starlet Lazar Markovic again on Thursday night.

However, Liverpool’s interest earlier this year and the 20-year-old is continuing to impress observers. He is due to start against AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League on Thursday night.

Chelsea have a long-held interest but consider other positions to be their priority while Manchester United are also watching his performances ahead of their summer overhaul.

Liverpool have also continued to watch Guilherme Siqueira. The 27-year-old left-back was the subject of a failed offer from Liverpool last summer when his club Granada were willing to sell but instead he went on loan to Benfica.

Real Madrid have also spoken about the Brazilian but Granada insist no agreement has yet been reached.

Written by Steve Milne

Premier League clubs after Martinez.

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Apr 10, 2014

Premier League clubs Manchester United and Chelsea are to send scouts out to watch Jackson Martinez.

Martinez is set to start Porto’s Europa League game at Seville this evening, and both United and Chelsea are seen as keen admirers.

The 27 year old has been superb this season, and has won many plaudits from across Europe.

Both sides are keen, however, Martinez is not a main target for either.

Porto would be looking for around £25 million for the highly rated South American.

By Ben Reardon

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Arsene Wenger responds to Santi Cazorla comments

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Apr 10, 2014

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has responded to Santi Cazorla’s recent comments about his team-mates and their lack of winning mentality.

The Spanish midfielder claimed there is a lack of winning mentality around the dressing room and better players needed to be signed if the club want to bring back the glory days.

Cazorla then continued by saying he would leave the club if they don’t start challenging for trophies in the near-future.

Speaking ahead of the club’s semi-final against Wigan Athletic on Saturday, Wenger was asked about his player’s recent comments, and the Frenchman admitted that the club are working hard on improving the squad.

Wenger said: “You can always improve in our game. When results are not as good, you can always think you can improve.

“There is no perfect team and we will always try to improve our squad and our team.

“This season we lost key players at big important moments of the season, but we have to just to focus on finishing as well as we can.

“We are in a position where we can still do very well until the end of the season, that is what we want. It is not about next season, it is about this season.

“We are in the semi-finals of the FA Cup, you cannot say that we have been invited to play there. we have beaten all of the teams we have been confronted with by producing top-level performances.”

Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles

PSG deny talks with Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United target

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Apr 10, 2014

Paris Saint Germain have denied they have come into contact with Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United targer Paul Pogba.

The former United player is currently at Juventus where he has established himself as one of the best young midfielders in the world. Real Madrid are also interested in the French star but it is believed that PSG are most eager to complete a deal over the summer.

However, the clubs owner, Nassar Al Khelaifi has insisted that nothing is happening- for now.

“Pogba? We have not spoken with him,” he told media, “only at the end of the season will we evaluate everything.”

By Ben Kelly

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Chelsea transfer boost as Costa price could be reduced

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Apr 10, 2014

Atletico Madrid could lower the asking price of Chelsea transfer target Diego Costa if The Blues allow goalkeeper to play should they be paired together in the Champions League semi-finals.

The draw takes place on Friday for the semis, and should Chelsea and Atletico draw each other, Chelsea will be demanding €6million euros over the two legs to allow on-loan goalkeeper Courtois to play. Cash strapped Madrid will be unable to pay the sum, therefore the clause in the young goalkeeper’s loan agreement could deprive him the two biggest games of his career.

However, rumours have began to circulate that Atletico could let prime transfer target for Chelsea, Diego Costa, move to Chelsea for slightly cheaper should the two clubs come to an agreement allowing Courtois to play.

By Ben Kelly

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Thibaut Courtois can play against Chelsea for a price

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Apr 10, 2014

Courtois is currently in his third season on-loan at the Vicente Calderon from Chelsea.

And whilst there is nothing stopping Courtois featuring against his parent club – as would be the case in the Premier League – there is a clause in the deal that looks set to scupper any chance of that happening.

Chelsea inserted a clause in the deal that means Atletico would have to pay them extra money for every time Courtois appears against them.

Some reports claim it is as much as £4million per match, although the exact figure has not been confirmed.

However, Atletico president Cerezo has confirmed that the clause does exist and if the two teams are drawn together, then Courtois is unlikely to feature.

Speaking to Spanish radio Onda Cero, he said: “It is a figure that we cannot pay.”

Should Atletico draw Chelsea, and Courtois does not play, then the Spanish side would have to turn to their number two – 34-year-old Dani Aranzubia, who has played just once for them this season.

Written by Steve Milne

Chelsea and Arsenal target to decide future in May, according to agent

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Apr 10, 2014