Former Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner has never been short of self confidence. The man who once stated: “if you ask me am I one of the best strikers in the world, I say yes, because I believe it” has turned out to have something of an indifferent career, and now it looks like he could be the last player to join …
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With Manchester United now subdued to the Europa League after the disappointing defeat to Wolfsburg on Tuesday night, manager Louis van Gaal has arguably been the most talked about man in football this week, for all the wrong reasons. His first real attempt at playing expressive, forward-minded football showed just what happens when United let their hair down but leave …
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It’s fair to say that the spotlight on Louis van Gaal is now at it’s brightest. Here’s his response to the crushing Champions League defeat to Wolfsburg. A tough loss means that Louis van Gaal’s ‘philosophy’ is under fire more than ever before. The Man United manager remained cagey though in speaking to BT Sport after the 3-2 defeat. “I …
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Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has deflected sole blame for the team’s lack of goals away from his forward teammates ahead of United’s clash with Wolfsburg. The likes of Wayne Rooney have rightly come in for much criticism for their performances of late, as have other options, with only one chance being converted in their last three games against Leicester, West Ham …
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It’s not as cut and dry as we thought… Manchester United face a massive clash against Wolfsburg in the Champions League this evening with many believing that it is a ‘must win’ for Louis van Gaal’s side. However, although a win is the only way that they can ensure their faith is not decided elsewhere, there are a number of …
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As if Manchester United fans weren’t nervous enough ahead of their crunch clash with Wolfsburg tomorrow night, the team news won’t help. With many key injuries already damaging their season, Wayne Rooney and Morgan Schneiderlin have now been added to the long list of players unavailable for the club. With so many players unavailable, Man United have been forced to …
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The Bundesliga table is beginning to take shape after 12 games, and it is becoming clear that it will be a two horse race between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. Reigning champions Munich have dropped just two points from their 12 games, while Dortmund are five points behind on 29. In third place are Wolfsburg, who are on 21 points, without any …
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How are these numbers even possible? For anyone who even had one eye on the Manchester United vs Wolfsburg game on Wednesday, one thing was very clear; Juan Mata was simply brilliant. However, just how brilliant he actually was may not have been as evident as we first thought. Sure, he expertly tucked away a spot kick to draw United level …
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Despite Wayne Rooney being, in most spectators’ minds, the recognised penalty taker for both club and country, he has since been overtaken by Juan Mata. The Spaniard opened the scoring for the Red Devils during Wednesday night’s Champions League win over Wolfsburg from the penalty spot, which left some querying why United’s senior striker didn’t step up to take it. Louis …
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This was ridiculous… After disastrously falling behind in the first half, a penalty from Juan Mata drew United level before half time. The midfielder has been sensational throughout and many commentated at half time that the former Chelsea man was at the epicentre of every positive move that United created. However, it was his ridiculous assist for the Red Devils …
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Poor Nicklas Bendtner, he just can’t catch a break. Following Cristiano Ronaldo’s epic movie trailer, Talksport have paid homage to the greatest striker that never was. We all say stupid things when we’re young. But if you’re a footballer earning tens of thousands of pounds a week, people remember what you say. And boy, do they use it against you …
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2013 Champions League winner with Bayern Munich Bastian Schweinsteiger believes Manchester United’s squad is capable of winning Europe’s top title, as does his manager. The German international has a huge deal of experience in the competition anyway, but to hear a former winner state that United have the potential to go all the way must come as a boost. “Yes …
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At half-time in tonight’s game, Bayern Munich were trailing Wolfsburg 1-0 at home. It was goals they needed, so Pep Guardiola introduced Robert Lewandowski in an attempt to perhaps find an equaliser. At the time of writing, it appears to have been an inspired decision by the Spaniard. The Polish striker has scored five goals within nine minutes having been …
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It seems that Manchester City have stolen a serious march on Chelsea for the Premier League title. A day after agreeing the £32m purchase of Valencia’s Nicolas Otamendi, Manuel Pellegrini’s men have agreed a contract with the Bundesliga’s player of the year, Kevin de Bruyne. The ever reliable Jamie Jackson of The Guardian reported that the Wolfsburg star has accepted the …
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Manchester City of course have money to spend on Europe’s top talents but Wolfsburg are clearly aiming to prey on that perception by slapping a massive price-tag on Wolfsburg’s Kevin de Bruyne. Either that or they want to make it clear that only insane spending will tempt them. Just how much is this ludicrous price? €90 million (£63.3m), according to Bild. Yes, …
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With Sergio Ramos now almost certain to stay in the Spanish capital, Manchester United have focused their attentions on Valencia’s Nicolas Otamendi but could face stiff competition from cross-city rivals Manchester City for his signature. The Mirror report that once City’s dealings for Wolfsburg’s Kevin De Bruyne are completed, which includes a six-year contract ‘worth over £200,000-a-week’ on offer, they will join …
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Manchester City have been linked with Wolfsburg star Kevin de Bruyne for weeks now but a deal looks to be moving closer to completion, according to today’s headlines. Speaking to The Guardian, the Bundesliga Player of the Season’s agent, Patrick De Koster, said: “It is a question for Wolfsburg but we are expecting some progress in the coming days.” “At this stage we …
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Pep Guardiola’s managerial ability cannot be called into question. He has a record that is bordering on ludicrous and in just six years of management has almost cemented his place among the all-time greats. So why then, are doubts surrounding him setting in? Why are certain people starting to believe that unless he delivers Champions League success, and soon, to Bayern …
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