Chelsea go for the fourth round of FA Cup after beating Hull City

Conte's blue took over Hull City easily with the help of Willian's double and Olivier Giroud contributed in the 4-0 victory over Hull City in the fifth round of FA Cup. Willian have performed great all throughout the campaign, and he opened the scoring from outside the box. Pedro gave the second goal from blue's from Cesc Fabregas's halfway line pass, another scored by Willian from 25 yards after playing a one-two with Giroud. The final goal of the half-time and of the game contributed by the Ex- Arsenal player Giroud with a smart finish from close range. Nigel Adkins: "They were very good in the first half. We gifted them some positions but we knew it was going to be a tough ask." Chelsea next competition will be against Barcelona in the round of 16 of Uefa Champions League.

Hull City boss want to win over Chelsea

Chelsea to face Hull City in their fifth round of FA Cup without having their important players like David Luiz, Ross Barkley and Tiemoue Bakayoko. IN coming time Blues will be facing a tough matches as they will be facing Barcelona, Manchester United and Man City on to which manager Conte said: "We have in front of us two weeks thats are very tough, It's right to have a programme, to have a plan, to face these two tough weeks in the right way. At the same time, as you know very well, we want to try to go through to the next round in the FA Cup." Blue are fourth in the PL and have to perform better to stay in top four for next season of Uefa Champions League.

Sadio Mane scored hat-trick as Liverpool beat FC Porto

Liverpool striker Sadio Mane stun the host after scoring a hat-trick in first-leg of Uefa Champions League round of 16 as they made their first Champions League knockout game for nine years with an emphatic victory over Porto after beating them by 0-5 at their home. Mane opened the scoring for the night from Liverpool followed by Mo Salah scored a wonderful goal beating defenders and the keeper and made it 0-2 in the first half of the game, In second-half Mane scored again at 53rd minute of the game , before Roberto Firmino scored his 21st of the season and 7th of uefa, with help of Milner's cross. Mane got his third and last for hat-trick with a driven strike at 85th minute to become the first player for Liverpool to score a hat-trick away from home in Europe since Michael Owen in 2002. Jurgen Klopp: "It was a very good performance. Exactly as good as necessary. We owe our supporters at Anfield a 100% performance and thats what we want to deliver. That's all."

Ronaldo only member in 100 club, as Real beat PSG 3-1 in first leg

Yet another landmark achieved by Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and he became the first player to scored 100 goals in Champions League from single club, Ronaldo achieved this landmark last night when Real Madrid beat Paris St-Germain 3-1 in their first leg of Uefa round of 16 at their home. Ronaldo have scored 101 goals in which he have scored 13 with head, 71 with right foot, 17 with left foot (86 inside the box, 15 outside the box). Portuguese have scored 21 goals in his last 12 Champions League games and 11 in seven this season. It is more Uefa 'Ronaldo' league, he is only player to scored 10+ goals in six different Champions League seasons, most goals in single season which is 17 goals in 2013-14. First player to score in all group stage games within a single Champions League season (9goals in 2017-18) and still some people think he is decline. Last night the game started in Real Madrid's favor when they were dominating the game but it was PSG player Adrien Rabiot who opened the scoring at 33rd minute of the game and put PSG a head of Real, but before half-time Ronaldo equalize from the penalty spot for real to make it 1-1, before Marco Asensio gave an inside ball to assist and on to which Ronaldo tap-in the ball inside the net to put Real ahead in game, with in 3 minutes Brazilian left-back Marcelo added a goal in Real's victory on Asensio's cross. Sergio Ramos: "This is a very important victory, these Champions League games are nights you always want to remember and we showed exactly how you need to play. We showed lots of personality and proved that despite all the speculation about us, you can never presume Madrid are dead."

Real Madrid vs PSG the night is here

The night is here, the two time champions Real Madrid will be facing their tough competitor PSG in the Uefa round of 16 tonight, as last season Real Madrid became the first team to win the competition back to back in their last two seasons. When we talk about this season Real are out of Copa del Ray and are third in the La Liga, they only left with Champions League to win. In last game of Real they best Real Sociedad 5-2 in which Ronaldo scored a perfect hat-trick. PSG are looking tough and have performed great in their past Uefa games beating Bayern 3-0 and PSG have the second most expensive squad behind Manchester City with most expensive player Neymar worth £200m. It will be great match to watch when who of the best teams facing each other in the Uefa, people was expecting this match to take place in semi-final or final of Uefa but unfortunately they have to see them in round of 16. Zinedine Zidane: "There will always be pressure here, it's something habitual, but I'm going to keep enjoying myself. Right now I'm not thinking about my future. We are talking about two great players, but tonight is a Real Madrid - PSG, not Neymar against Cristiano." Prediction of the match Real Madrid 4-2 PSG

Spurs draw against Juventus in their round of 16

A brilliant comeback by Tottenham to draw against Juventus after 2-0 down in the first 10 minutes. Pochettino's side were 2-0 down with in the first 10 minutes of the game, when Gonzalo Higuain started the scoring with a sumptuous volley followed by a penalty which was awarded by Ben Davie's on 9th minute of the game. In the 35th minute of the game Tottenham striker Harry Kane opened the scoring  after rounding Gianluigi Buffon following Deli Alli's pass, right after that Higuain had a chance to make it 3-1 from penalty spot which he missed. In second half of the game spurs had an upper hand over Italian champions, the turning point of the game was when Christian Eriksen scored the second for spurs from low free-kick and equal the scoring. Mauricio Pochettino: "We are more mature. The team is growing and have stepped up in this aspect. I think the team was amazing in the way they reacted."

FC Basel will face Manchester City for the first time

When Manchester City will be facing FC Basel in their round of 16 in Uefa, Leroy Sane can surprise viewers after being ruled out for six weeks with an ankle ligament in FA Cut win over Cardiff on January. Manage Pep Guardiola said: "He's not in perfect condition but he is with us. The physios did a good job. He wants to help us. I'm surprised he had worked a lot, but I didn't expect with a young guy how professional he was." But defender Benjamin Mendy and striker Gabriel Jesus are both out with knee injuries. Kompany: "If there is a year, a time, a moment when the club is ready to feel at home in the competition then it's now. I'm not going to say it's a matter of time because some clubs never win it. Eventually we'll get there. I'm sure of it." Basel will check on the fitness of defender Eder Balanta and midfielder Luca Zuffi but Germano Vailati who is Basel goalkeeper is out. It will be the first meeting between these two clubs, Manchester City have won only one of their six away games in the Champions League knockout stages. Prediction of the match FC Basel 1-3 Manchester City.

Juventus will be facing unstoppable Tottenham in round of 16

First match of the Champions league's round of 16 of 2017-18 will be in between Juventus and Tottenham at Allianz Stadium. Juve will be without their Paulo Dybala, Juan Cuadrado, Andrea Barzagli and Blaise Matuidi. On other hand Spurs will be in the match without their defender Alderweireld, who is out of contract in the summer and facing hamstring injury have not played match for Spurs in PL since 28th October. Mauricio Pochettino: "He had a massive injury and from day one we designed a plan to provide him with the best tools to recover as soon as possible and to be stronger than before. He has started to work with the team and it's our judgment that he needs to build his fitness." Spurs have amazed everyone with their performance in the group stage after coming on top of Group H which included Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid. and Juve have finished second in their group behind Barcelona in Group D. Massimiliano Allegri: "We know their strengths and we know that we will have to suffer for some parts of the game because Spurs have four players with great quality in attack. Prediction of the match Juve 1-2 Spurs.

Newcastle stuns everyone after defeating Manchester United

Yesterday was shocking for Manchester United fan's as Red Devils faced a defeat against Newcastle. It was first win for them in Premier League home game for the first time since October over United. Matt Ritchie scored the only goal of the game in the second half, after that United missed a straight chance to make it level to Newcastle. Jose Mourinho: "My verdict is we could've been here for 10 hours and not scored a goal. Newcastle played with their lives and defended with their lives. Rafael Benitez: "We worked as hard as other games, but against a team like Manchester United every ball is important, they can punish you, so you work like them. Amazing effort.

Salah second scoring away goals in a season behind Luis Suarez from Liverpool

Goal after goal for Mohamed Salah in this calendar year, Roberto Firmino scored the first goal for Liverpool against their opponent Southampton in 6th minute of the game, it was 20th goal for the Brazilian forward of the season. Loris saved reds two times from Southampton's attack at goal, before Salah scored the second for Liverpool to secure the win. Now Mo Salah have scored 29 goals in his 36 appearances of the season. Pellegrino: "The second half wad really and. The people see our reaction on the pitch and the players feel the reaction. The anxiety in my players was really high. We understand the emotions of the fans but we have to keep going."
Mohamed Salah: "I said in beginning, I always try to help the team. When you score of course you help the them. So I'm not surprise, but we need to forget about the past and keep looking forward. We have more league games and the Champions League."

Prediction for todays PL matches

Prediction for today's PL matches

Newcastle United vs Manchester United

Manchester United will win by 1-2

Southampton vs Liverpool

Liverpool will win by 0-3

Perfect hat-trick for Ronaldo as Real Madrid thrashed Real Sociedad

Cristiano Ronaldo is back with his goal scoring performance as he scored a perfect hat-trick and thrashed Real Sociedad in their La Liga match on Saturday night which was warm up for their upcoming Champions League tie with Paris St-Germain. In the opening minute of the game Ronaldo set up an goal for Lucas Vazquez to head it into the goal and open the scoring for the night, Ronaldo opened his account from Marcelo's cross at 27th minute of the game. Toni Kroos added the third for Real before Ronaldo headed in Luka Modric's corner. Before half time Real made it 4-0, Bautista from Sociedad bring back a goal at 74th minute before Ronaldo scored his third from close range to complete his perfect hat-trick and have scored 11 La Liga goal this season instead of his worst start to the season before Asier Illarramendi's volleyed consolation for Sociedad. Real are now third in the table behind Barcelona and Atl. Madrid.

Prediction for todays PL matches

Prediction for today's PL matches

 

Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal 

Arsenal will win

Everton vs Crystal Palace

Everton will win

Stoke City vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Stoke City will win

Swansea City vs Burnley

Swansea will win

West Ham United vs Watford

West Ham United will win

Manchester City vs Leicester City 

Manchester City will win

Egypt's modest icon and Liverpool's rising superstar: Mohamed Salah

Star of the season for Liverpool Mohamed Salah who had already placed himself in the Liverpool's record books with his performance, speed, and crazy finish. He was bot from by manager Jurgen Klopp in the summer signing of £34.3m from Roma.When he scored the first goal on Sunday night, he became the fastest Liverpool player to reach 20 PL goals which he accomplished in his 25 games for reds. Since he have arrived at Anfield has showed grit and determination to become a superstar. Salah is a national hero in Egypt and he is "Down to earth and Quite" Egypt's modest icon. His two goals, including a late penalty, over Congo in Alexandria last October secured his country a place in the World Cup for the first time since 1990. After Philippe Coutinho left Liverpool and joined Barcelona in a £142m deal, Liverpool was left with a void which was to be filled and Mo Salah stepped in to fill it for reds.

Zlatan return back with Manchester United after injury

Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic who has been injured for long time reported for duty on Friday with his Manchester United future still up in the air. LA Galaxy are in talks with United to take Swede off Old Trafford but for now the business as usual for Ibrahimovic as he works his way back from injury. Zlatan haven't played since he suffered from a knee injury on Boxing day and Jose Mourinho confirmed he will be fit and will be playing against Newcastle on Sunday. Despite his injury United to re-sign the 36-year old for another season.

Antonio Conte's worrying about Alvaro Morata's injury for Uefa tie against Barcelona

Chelsea man Alvaro Morata was was injured before, the injury has become a major concern for manager Antonio Conte. As Chelsea will be facing Spain's Barcelona in their next Uefa competition and Conte makes worrying revelation over back issue. Antonio Conte: "Players like Morata we are missing for a long period. He has this problem and we have struggled a lot to find the solution to solve the pain in his back. If you ask me he needs one month, one day, two months or the rest of the season, I don't know." He further added about the new joining Giroud who has been signed from Arsenal to Chelsea: "Giroud is training with us and is in contention." The Uefa tie is not easy for blues as Barcelona is in great form this whole season in La Liga as they are on the top of the table as well as Uefa and their recent victory over Valencia.

Evra feels "lucky" after joining West Ham

The Frenchman, and former Manchester United left-back Patrice Evra feels "lucky" after signing for West Ham until June. He was without a club since leaving Marseille by mutual consent in November after kicking a fan before a Europa League match and he was banned from Uefa competition for the rest of the season but can play in the PL for the Hammers. Patrice Evra: "It's amazing to be back and I am thankful to West Ham for giving me the opportunity to do my job. When you have to make a deal and money is not the issue, the deal could be done in five minutes. It was the fastest thing I have done in my life." Evra has played 379 games for United between 2006-14 and won nine major trophies, including five PL titles and the Champions League in 2008.

Spurs into the fifth round of FA Cup

 

Spurs back in business after they put a comfortable 2-0 victory against Newport Country at Wembley and made their place into the fifth round of FA Cup. The scored of first leg was 1-1 for both sides as Harry Kane rescue Spurs scoring a late goal. First goal came form Newport's Dan Butler when Moussa Sissoko crossed the ball inside which was diverted in off by Dan. second goal of the came was a fine finish from Erik Lamela and gave the game safely in Spurs hand. Mauricio Pochettino: "Of course we are happy because we are in the next stage and that is the most important thing. In the FA Cup we understand after a few years it is a magic competition and anything can happen."

Swansea City demolished Notts County by 8-1

In fifth round of FA Cup Swansea City faced Notts County and they ruthlessly destroyed Notts Country by 8-1 to the fifth round of the FA Cup in epic fashion. Tammy Abraham opened the scoring of the match, first goal since October. Nathan Dyer to double the lead 90 second after Tammy through ball for his. Dyer added another and the scored for first half was 4-1. Swansea did stopped there in second half they continued dominating the game and scored four more goals to make it 8-1 in the end of the game. Kevin Nolan: "I don't think they deserved to be 8-1, but it is one of those games where their finishing was Premier League standard. If you give them opportunities they are going to punish us - of 14 shots on target and eight have gone in." Carlos Carvalhal: "I am very proud of the players as they accepted the challenge. They made Notts County look like they are not a good team, but they are a good team. The way we played made the difference. The attitude was fantastic."

Hat-trick from Di Maria put PSG in French Cup quater-finals

PSG reached the French Cup quater-finals after beating Ligue 2 Sochaux. Star of the match was Angel di Maria who scored a hat-trick, last hat-trick Maria scored was back in 2010 from Benfica against Leixoes. Maria scored his first goal of the night with his header in a Mbappe cross in the first minute, they considered a goal back by Florian Martin who scored a half-volley to equalise the score. Edinson Cavani slid in for the second goal for PSG, Di Maria added a third from 12 yards and got his hat-trick by bundling in after Cavani's shot was parried. Kevin Trapp was sent off in the last minute of the game, Dani Alves going in goal for the final seconds for PSG.

Watford made "unforgettable night" after scoring late 3 goals in last 10 minutes against Chelsea

It was the worst night for the blue's as they played an hour with 10 men after Tiemoue Bakayoko's red card which he recived at 30th minute of the game which made Watford more in to attack and gifted them four chances. The goals started coming from Watford side after Gerard Deulofeu went down easily under keeper Thibaut Courtois' challenge and Troy Deenney scored the penalty. Latest signing from Arsenal, Olivier Giroud made his debut in the second half of the game, at 82nd minute for the game Eden Hazard curled home brilliantly from 25 yards and equal the score at 1-1, Just after that two minutes later, Darly janmaat scored a fantastic goal of his own fro  his weaker left foot. Deulofeu added another for Watford when he ran from halfway before his shot was deflected home by Gary Cahill. The final goal of the game was scored by Pereyra from Abdoulaye Doucoure's through ball. Marco silva: "It was a great victory and a great match. I am very proud of my players today. We played a good match, pressed high. The match changed after the sending off but I think we played very well. Chelsea are very big club, a big team."

Kane helped Spurs to draw against Liverpool

Liverpool was leading the game by 2-1 at Anfield before the referee Jon Moss pointed to the spot after Virgil van Dijk collided with Erik Lamela in last seconds of the game. Which allowed Kane, who had missed an earlier penalty, to score his 100th PL goal and level it with the host 2-2 on score-sheet. Mo Salah opened the scoring in the third-minute of the game with a goal, in the last minutes of the game Spurs substitute Victor Wanyama smashed the ball into the top corner for 25 yards to equal the scoring. IN final minutes of the game Karius saved Kane's penalty after he brought down the striker, which helped Salah to weaves his way into the area before lifting a finish over Spurs keeper Hugo Lloris at the start of five minutes of stoppage time. But Moss awarded Kane a second opportunity from the spot, which he converted into goal placing the ball into the bottom-right corner and made it 2-2 as Liverpool remain third in the table, two points ahead of Spurs.

Liverpool face Tottenham at Anfield

It is Liverpool facing Tottenham at Anfield as Liverpool is third on the table with 50 points while on other-side Tottenham have 48 points and are 5th in the table. Liverpool are unbeaten at Anfield in their last 14 PL games. Mohamed Salah has scored 19 Premier League goals in his 24 games this season. Adam Lallana is in doubt to play tonights game with Virgil van Dijk is expected to play after being rested in midweek. Lucas Moura the new signing of Tottenham is unlikely to feature. Jurgen Klopp: "We have a few nice options where we could make changes or not. The last game was good. It's the most similar game to playing City. When you play one of the best teams in the world you have to put in your best performance." Prediction of the match: Liverpool 3-2 Tottenham.