EPL: He’s very decisive in every game – Conte names world’s best player

Tottenham Hotspur manager, Antonio Conte has identified Liverpool ace, Mohamed Salah, as one of the best players in the world.

According to Conte, Salah is very decisive in every game, adding that the Egyptian international is a danger every time he has the ball.

The former Chelsea and Inter Milan coach said this on Friday during his pre-match press conference ahead of Tottenham’s Premier League tie with Liverpool on Sunday. Salah has been in great form for Liverpool so far this season.

The 29-year-old has so far scored 15 Premier League goals for Jurgen Klopp’s side this term.

“I think he is one of the best players in the world,” Conte told reporters when asked about Salah.

“During the game, we have seen him score or make assists. He is a very decisive player.

EPL: Edinson Cavani finally chooses next club

Manchester United striker, Edinson Cavani, has chosen to play for Barcelona.

According to TyC Sports, Cavani, who is out of contract at Old Trafford next summer, has decided that he wants to move to the LaLiga giants. Cavani also had an offer from Boca Juniors, but he has elected to turn that down in favour of the Blaugrana.

The Uruguay international would likely be available for a nominal fee in January.

The 34-year-old, who is motivated to help turn Barcelona’s fortunes around, is keen to replace Sergio Aguero at Camp Nou after the Argentine retired from football.

Cavani wants to sign with Barcelona in January on a contract that will run until June 30, so it is hardly likely to be a long-term measure. Manchester United would be happy to lose Cavani’s salary off the books immediately, especially with him playing such little football .

EPL: Why I didn’t stop Cristiano Ronaldo from seeing his dying father – Alex Ferguson

Sir Alex Ferguson, former Manchester United manager, has explained why he had no choice but allowed Cristiano Ronaldo meet his father at the hospital before his death.

Ferguson said he understood that family has to come first before anything else including football.

Ronaldo won three Premier League titles, two League Cups, an FA Cup and a Champions League trophy playing Ferguson before departing to Real Madrid. Ronaldo moved to Old Trafford from his home club Sporting CP as an 18-year-old in 2003.

Ronaldo’s father José Dinis Aveiro died two years later while the youngster was still coming up as a top star. Fergoson said before Ronaldo’s father’s passing, he had a similar experience when a young player asked for a day off following the death of his mother.

“You’re beat. What can you do? I went: ‘Oh, of course, son,” Ferguson said, according to Metro.

EPL: You need him – Rangnick told player to sign for Manchester Utd

Former Liverpool and Real Madrid player, Steve McManaman has urged Manchester United interim manager, Ralf Rangnick, to sign Borussia Dortmund youngster, Jude Bellingham.

McManaman believes Rangnick needs Bellingham in his current squad, adding that the 18-year-old has the talent to develop into an “absolute superstar” at Man United.

Bellingham has been in great form for Dortmund so far this season.
He has scored two goals and registered five assists in 15 Bundesliga games for Dortmund so far this term.

Bellingham has also scored one goal and provided three assists in six Champions League games for Dortmund so far this term.

EPL: Jack Wilshere predicts where Arsenal will finish this season

Former Arsenal midfielder, Jack Wilshere has predicted the position Arsenal will finish this season in the Premier League.

Arsenal are currently in fourth position on the Premier League table with 29 points from 17 games. Mikel Arteta’s men finished eighth on the Premier League table last season behind Tottenham, West Ham, Leicester City, Chelsea Liverpool, Man United and champions Manchester City.

But Wilshere expects Arsenal to finish in the Premier League top-four this season.

Speaking in an interview with talkSPORT, ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League tie with Leeds United on Saturday evening, Wilshere said: “I don’t think their target would have been top four at the start of the season.

Lolo Ijeoma Njoku Obinwannem News Writer / Dec 18, 2021