Author Archives: James Grundy
Barca’s backline in grave danger going forward
Barca’s backline in grave danger going forward
05 November at 13:33 Two Barcelona defenders must be cautious when they take on Leganes following the international break. Gerard Pique and Samuel Umtiti are both on four yellow cards, and one against Leganes will mean missing the key matchup with Valencia the week after. Already without Sergio Roberto and Andre Gomes, Barcelona manager could […]
Chievo-Napoli: confirmed line-ups and live updates
Chievo-Napoli: confirmed line-ups and live updates
05 November at 14:00 Welcome to our live coverage of Chievo-Napoli. This is what you need to know ahead of the kick-off. Napoli have won their last five Serie A games against Chievo, scoring at least two goals in four of those meetings. These two sides have never shared the points in their […]
Live Serie A updates
Live Serie A updates
05 November at 14:30 Serie A is back before next week’s International break. Juventus are due to face Benevento at home in the first ever meeting between the two clubs. Only Werder Bremen (3) have scored fewer goals than Benevento (4) across Europe’s top-5 leagues this season, whilst Juve have scored 33 goals so far […]
Line-ups: Inter-Torino
Line-ups: Inter-Torino
Inter continue their tried and trusted approach against stuttering Torino, as Mauro Icardi goes head-to-head with Andrea Belotti. It kicks off at San Siro at 11.30 GMT, follow the build-up and action as it happens from all eight Serie A games on the LIVEBLOG. The Nerazzurri have been a revelation under Luciano Spalletti, dropping points […]
Exclusive: Juve and Liverpool set to miss out as Napoli, injured defender near renewal
Exclusive: Juve and Liverpool set to miss out as Napoli,…
05 November at 11:40 Injured Napoli defender Faouzi Ghoulam is nearing a contract renewal despite his lengthy recovery time ahead. Prior to rupturing his ACL last week, the Algerian’s future was the source of much speculation as his contract is set to expire in July. However, it appears his strong play will be rewarded with […]
Torino Midfielder Joel Obi: “I’ve Supported Inter Since I Was 9-Years Old”
Torino Midfielder Joel Obi: “I’ve Supported Inter Since…
Former Inter and current Torino midfielder Joel Obi gave an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport ahead of the Serie A clash with his former side today at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in Milano’s San Siro district, scheduled to start at 12.30 pm CET. “It is time to show some continuity in the league starting from […]
Lucescu ‘knew’ Spalletti would succeed
Lucescu ‘knew’ Spalletti would succeed
Former Inter boss Mircea Lucescu insists he ‘knew’ Luciano Spalletti would do a good job in charge of the Nerazzurri. Ex-Roma Coach Spalletti was appointed at the San Siro over the summer and has led the Nerazzurri on an 11-match unbeaten run to start the Serie A season. “I knew that Spalletti would do well,” […]
Maran ‘convinced’ of Chievo chances
Maran ‘convinced’ of Chievo chances
Rolando Maran is ‘convinced’ his Chievo side can upset the odds to claim a shock win over Napoli. The Flying Donkeys have lost their last two Serie A matches and face a Partenopei team with 10 wins and 32 goals from their opening 11 League fixtures of the season. “We want to end this negative […]
Robben and Mbappé shine as Messi makes 600
Robben and Mbappé shine as Messi makes 600
Arjen Robben now Bayern’s all-time foreign top scorer in the Bundesliga with 93 goals. Kylian Mbappé becomes most prolific teenager in Ligue 1 this century with 19th goal. Paco Alcácer scores both goals on the night Lionel Messi makes his 600th Barcelona appearance. Two more goals for Mohamed Salah in Liverpool stroll. Thomas Partey grabs […]
Manchester City vs. Arsenal, 2017 Premier League: Predicted Lineups
Manchester City vs. Arsenal, 2017 Premier League: Predicted…
Pep Guardiola[1] made a couple of changes against Napoli, resting Kyle Walker[2] and having Gabriel Jesus and David Silva[3] play only the final minutes of the game in Italy. City played well and won despite not having three key players, which shows the depth of this team and also gives us a hint that Walker, […]