Arsenal’s stellar Europa League season goes on after a hard fought victory 3-2 over former European Champions Benfica of Portugal. Captain Pierre-Emerick Aubamayeng seems to have rediscovered his mojo, scoring a brace. There was a surprise in the starting 11 for the Gunners. Odegaard and Smith Rowe started the match together whilst former Spurs defenderContinue reading “EUROPA LEAGUE:ARSENAL VS BENFICA”
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EUROPA LEAGUE:CRVENA ZVEZDA VS MILAN
The Rossonerri looked to bounce back from the poor result at the weekend in this Europa League round of 32 first leg tie.I am disappointed that a side like Milan with all their European pedigree have shown disdain for the Europa league. I say this because their starting 11 showed how seriously they take theContinue reading “EUROPA LEAGUE:CRVENA ZVEZDA VS MILAN”
DUNDALK VS ARSENAL
The gunners made it 6 out of 6 in the Europa league making a mockery of their league form. Their quality of opposition may have been less than most English premier league sides but the Irish team made Arsenal work for their three points.The line up that Arteta chose for this encounter should well beContinue reading “DUNDALK VS ARSENAL”
LASK VS TOTTENHAM
Spurs traveled to Austria on Thursday night knowing that to avoid defeat will propel them to the last 32 to join surprise Group J leaders Royal Antwerp. Jose Mourinho rested Kane and Dier. He traveled with a host of young players including Jake Clark and Harvey White.
MILAN VS CELTIC
Milan booked their spot in the last 32 of the Europa League with a comfortable win over the hoops at the San Siro. The Rossonerri again were without Zlatan for this one just as it was against Lille in the previous round of matches.The got an almighty scare early on when Tom Rogic scored theContinue reading “MILAN VS CELTIC”
LILLE VS MILAN
The Rossonerri travel to the Stade Pierre-Mauroy looking to avenge their defeat in the reverse fixture.Coach Pioli decided against travelling with the overworked Zlatan Ibrahimovic and opted to start with Croatia’s Rebic.
SPORTING BRAGA VS LEICESTER CITY
The foxes book their spot in the last 32 of the Europa League but they had to work for it.Just as the reverse fixture, Brendan Rodgers rested main man Vardy. Tielemans also started on the bench. It took only 3 minutes for the home side to take the lead through Ali Elmustrati. Harvey Barnes smashedContinue reading “SPORTING BRAGA VS LEICESTER CITY”
LEICESTER CITY VS SPORTING BRAGA
The foxes have impressed in the last few games and there was no letting up on Thursday night. What a pass from Tielemans in the build up the third goal from fellow Belgian Praet. Iheanacho, deputizing for the rested Vardy struck a brace to stake a claim for a starting berth but it will takeContinue reading “LEICESTER CITY VS SPORTING BRAGA”
Milan Vs Lille
The Rossonerri shot themselves in the foot on Thursday night with error prone display at home to Losc Lille.A hattrick by little known Turk Yazici meant they surrender control of Group H to the French team. Does every single contact by a defender on an attacker have to result in a penalty?Romagnoli bared touched theContinue reading “Milan Vs Lille”
MILAN VS SPARTA PRAGUE
Zlatan is playing an average of 2 games per week but he keeps on producing the goods. He is allowed to miss a penalty now and again dont you think😇?For a second match featured in my blog today a defender is caught in possession (Sparta defender) to aid the first goal. The Portuguese connection ofContinue reading “MILAN VS SPARTA PRAGUE”
