David Balogun

Cole Palmer has emerged as a transformative talent for Chelsea, leading the team to an extraordinary season and capturing the imagination of football experts. After a stunning 4-3 comeback victory against Tottenham, Palmer has become the talk of the Premier League, with pundits predicting he could become one of Chelsea's greatest ever players. The young forward made history by becoming the first player to score 12 consecutive penalty kicks, while also providing a crucial assist for teammate Enzo Fernandez. His goal involvements now stand at an impressive 50 since the start of last season, making him the most influential player in the league. Legendary pundit Paul Merson praised Palmer's exceptional talent, describing him as "phenomenal" and highlighting his intelligence and ability to consistently create space on the pitch. Jamie Carragher went even further, comparing Palmer favorably to Chelsea legends like […]

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has revealed how his team exploited Manchester City's vulnerabilities in their 2-2 draw at Selhurst Park, highlighting the defending champions' struggles with intensity and defensive frailties. The result further dented City's title hopes, leaving them eight points adrift of leaders Liverpool. Glasner explained that his team's strategy focused on exploiting City's lack of intensity and their vulnerability in transition. "We knew we can play a higher intensity [than City], all the data showed this," Glasner stated. "We knew when we get into the transitions we'd get in behind. When we get them running maybe they'd struggle a bit." He pointed to City's low ranking in sprints and high-intensity runs, noting that their losses this season have come against teams with high-intensity playing styles. Glasner also identified the spaces around City's lone defensive midfielder, Ilkay Gundogan, […]

Manchester United confirmed the departure of sporting director Dan Ashworth on Saturday, following the club's 3-2 home defeat to Nottingham Forest. The 53-year-old executive's tenure lasted merely five months, marking a significant upheaval in the club's leadership structure. Ashworth officially joined United on July 1, 2024, after protracted negotiations with Newcastle United, during which the club's minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe had publicly praised him as "one of the best sporting directors in the world." His brief period with the club included overseeing a substantial £200 million summer transfer window, bringing in players such as Leny Yoro, Manuel Ugarte, and Matthijs de Ligt. The club released a formal statement expressing gratitude for Ashworth's support during what they termed a "transitional period." His departure follows a tumultuous season for Manchester United, which has collected its lowest points total after 15 league […]

Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, admitted to significant challenges following the team's 3-2 home loss to Nottingham Forest, which dropped the club to 13th place in the Premier League. Key match details: Nikola Milenkovic scored early for Forest within two minutes United conceded three goals, including two after halftime This marks Amorim's first back-to-back league defeats in his coaching career Amorim addressed the team's performance candidly, emphasizing the need for time and improvement. "We need more time to establish our positioning," he told Sky Sports. "This is a long journey, and we have to continue working." Critical observations from the match: United maintained 71.6% ball possession Lack of creativity became apparent, especially after Bruno Fernandes' substitution Tactical transitions under new management showing initial struggles The manager took responsibility for defensive vulnerabilities, particularly from set-pieces, noting similarities to recent challenges against […]