Preview: Almere City vs. Willem II – prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Friday’s Eredivisie clash between Almere City and Willem II, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Aiming to end their winless start to the Eredivisie season, Almere City will welcome Willem II to Yanmar Stadion on Friday. The hosts currently sit in the relegation zone having only earned two points from their … Read more

James McAtee: Man City expert reveals why ‘patience is a virtue’ for “brilliant” academy star

Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany tells Sports Mole that academy star James McAtee will need to be patient if he wishes to establish himself as a first-team player under Pep Guardiola. Manchester City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany believes academy star James McAtee has “so much potential” but will need to … Read more

Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez is not under pressure, says Enzo Maresca

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca dismisses suggestions that goalkeeper Robert Sanchez is under pressure to retain his place between the sticks for Premier League games. Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has suggested that Robert Sanchez is not in danger of losing his place in the starting lineup. Upon his arrival at Stamford Bridge, Maresca quickly … Read more

Man United transfer news: Ten Hag to renew interest in 30-year-old striker?

Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag may reportedly look to renew his interest in a 30-year-old forward should he remain in charge until January. Manchester United have reportedly held an interest in signing Dinamo Zagreb forward Bruno Petkovic in recent months. On the back of their spending spree during the summer transfer window, United … Read more

Barcelona transfer news: Wojciech Szczesny confirmed as Marc-Andre ter Stegen replacement

Barcelona confirm that they have replaced the injured Marc-Andre ter Stegen with former Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny. Barcelona have confirmed that they have signed goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny on a free transfer. As recently as last month, the 34-year-old made the decision to hang up his gloves after a career largely spent playing in the Premier … Read more

Arsenal’s Mikel Merino “a much better player” since freak training ground injury

Arsenal’s Mikel Merino opens up on his injury-affected start to his Gunners career and looks on the bright side of breaking his shoulder immediately after arriving. Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino believes that he is a “much better player” now than he was when he first joined the club, despite suffering a freak injury on his … Read more

Chelsea vs. Gent: Enzo Maresca comments on squad rotation

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca insists that he has not identified preferred starting lineups for different competitions. Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has played down suggestions that he has settled on different starting lineups for different competitions. Having earned a spot in this season’s Europa Conference League, the Blues find themselves with a far more … Read more