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Silva suspended for yellow cards accumulation

Spanish playmaker, David Silva, is suspended for picking up five yellow cards, and will miss Manchester City's trip to Swansea.

Samir Nasri and Jesus Navas will likely take up the creative burden in Silva's absence. Manuel Pellegrini may also take the opportunity to partner Edin Dzeko and Alvaro Negredo in attack.

Source: Mirror Online

Tue, Dec 31, 2013 12:49:00 PM

Hammers boss hails Chicharito signing

Manager Slaven Bilic has praised the arrival of Javier "Chicarito" Hernandez as a major signing for West Ham United.

Bilic has revealed that the signing of Chicharito, who completed his move to east London on Monday, was a move long in the works since his appoint as Hammers boss. Hernandez enjoyed four successful years at Manchester United, scoring 59 goals in 157 matches, before being sold to Bayern Leverkusen in 2015/16 after a season-long loan spell at Real Madrid. The Mexico international is a proven goalscorer capable of playing as a long striker or in a two forward system, which Bilic could be favored when frontman Andy Carroll is fit. Speaking to the club's website, Bilic was quick to list the qualities of his newest signing: "He [Hernandez] brings energy, makes movement up front and he brings running behind the defence, he brings pace, he brings quality and he brings goals and that’s it, basically!"

Source: West Ham United Official Website

Jul 25 - 5:54 PM

Burnley land Phil Bardsley from Stoke City

Burnley have moved to add some veteran depth in the form of Stoke City right back Phil Bardsley who signed on a permanent move for £2m.

With Glen Johnson getting more and more fragile with age, you have to expect that there is another move coming at the Britannia Stadium. Johnson certainly can't be counted on to play an entire season and Bardsley actually started 14 matches last season for Mark Hughes' side. Perhaps Hughes will employ a makeshift option behind Johnson in the event of injury this coming season but, if that isn't his plan then he'd better get shopping as the inbound defenders - Josh Tymon and Kurt Zouma - are a left back and a center back respectively with neither a) proven or b) a right back.

Source: @BurnleyOfficial

Jul 25 - 4:43 PM

Izzy Brown signs for Brighton on loan

Brighton and Hove Albion have signed Chelsea midfielder Izzy Brown on loan for the coming 2017/18 season.

The 20 year old midfielder also signed a four year contract with Chelsea as he departed for the AMEX Stadium. The attack-minded midfielder spent last season on loan at fellow Premier League new-boys Huddersfield, for whom he was a consistent starter. The Terriers had been looking to re-sign the player though he has opted to move to the south coast club instead. He was deployed as a shadow striker last season in the Championship, making 35 appearances, getting on the score-sheet 7 times and notching up a further 5 assists. He has had loan spells with Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem and Rotherham previously, having begun his career at West Brom. Manager Chris Hughton said: "The natural progression for Izzy, having enjoyed such a successful season in the Championship last season, was to step up to the Premier League - and we are delighted he will be doing that with us, here at Brighton."

Source: BBC Sport

Jul 25 - 3:45 PM

Smith pens new four-year deal at Bournemouth

Bournemouth right-back Adam Smith has signed a new contract with the club which will keep him at Dean Court until the end of the 2020/21 season.

Smith has been at the club on a permanent basis since 2014 when he was signed from Spurs. During his time at Spurs, one of the seven clubs he represented while on loan was the Cherries back in 2010/11. The full-back has blossomed into a first XI Premier League footballer under the tutelage of Eddie Howe at Bournemouth. The 26 year old has played 113 times already for the club and Eddie Howe is delighted that Smith will increase that figure: "When we first brought Adam to the club we believed he had huge potential. Adam has taken his opportunity." Likewise, Smith is happy with the deal. He told the Cherries' website that "there is nowhere else [he wants] to be at the moment."

Source: BBC Sport

Jul 25 - 3:29 PM

Morata debuts as Chelsea fall to Bayern

Alvaro Morata made his Chelsea debut as the Premier League champions suffered 3-2 International Champions Cup defeat to Bayern Munich on Tuesday.

Manager Antonio Conte will be disappointing with the overall performance, as Chelsea conceded three goals inside the opening 27 minutes of a match that could have easily been a thrashing by Bayern. However, if there was one positive to be taken, it was Morata's second-half substitute cameo . The big money signing came after 63 minutes with the Blue trailing 3-1 and set up Michy Batshuayi's late goal. Morata won the corner and was then directly involved in the goal as he flicked a Cesc Fabregas' cross into the path of Batshuayi to bury at the far post. Though the late strike was little consolation for the defeat, Conte's side have one more friendly (vs. Inter Milan on Saturday) and 12 days time to prepare for their Community Shield clash with Arsenal.

Source: Chelsea Website

Jul 25 - 3:35 PM

Saints continue winless pre-season

Southampton drew 2-2 away to Brentford on Saturday as they continue their pre-season preparations for the forthcoming season.

The Saints started in a lively manner, creating the first opportunity from a corner by Dusan Tadic. The Serb's cross was met by the head of Charlie Austin, who failed to convert thanks to Brentford's 'keeper. At the other end, The Bees began to get a foothold in the encounter and they snatched the lead thanks to a cross from the right, converted by Vibe at point blank range. Southampton responded after the interval through Austin, who capitalised on confusion in the opposition defence to fashion a chance from 12 yards. Sam McQueen teed up Austin from the left for the frontman's second of the game. Late on, Fraser Forster was guilty of an error which handed the hosts a late equaliser. Many Southampton first-teamers played an hour in this game, and manager Mauricio Pellegrino is satisfied with their progress though indicated progress would be necessary in the next few weeks when the team train in France.

Source: Southern Daily Echo

Jul 25 - 3:04 PM

Hazard stepping up recovery from ankle injury

Chelsea have been handed a major boost as star Eden Hazard has returned to light training ahead of schedule after a serious ankle injury.

The 26-year-old Belgian, who underwent surgery after fracturing his ankle on international duty at the beginning of June, was expected to be out of action until at least early September. But it appears the former Premier League Player of the Year could be back much sooner than expect after he was spotted on the training pitch at Chelsea's Cobham training ground on Monday. The playmaker's return to light training has come well ahead of schedule, however, it remains unclear whether or not he will be fit for the start of season. While Antonio Conte will likely air on the side of caution with Hazard, the Italian boss will undoubtedly be pleased with the positive strides his star is making.

Source: The Sun

Jul 25 - 2:17 PM

Palace seals move for Ajax defender

Crystal Palace announced the signing of Ajax defender Jairo Riedewald in an £8 million move on Monday.

With a move for Ruben Loftus-Cheek and the 20-year-old Riedewald, De Boer is making it clear that youth is the way forward for Palace. De Boer gave Riedewald his senior debut at Ajax in 2013 and will now reunited in south London. Riedewald can be utilized in a variety of roles as a center-half, left-back and defensive midfielder. Said the Dutch international: "I am very pleased to be joining Crystal Palace and after speaking with the gaffer a couple of weeks ago I was delighted to have the opportunity to come over and play in the Premier League. The Premier League is a great competition to be involved in and it is a great opportunity to be working under Frank de Boer once again having been with him at Ajax."

Source: Crystal Palace website

Jul 25 - 11:41 AM

Man City make Mendy most expensive DEF ever

Now above £200 million, Manchester City is closing in on Real Madrid's all-time transfer window record spending of £230 million.

The Sky Blues confirmed a world-record £52 million move for 23-year-old Benjamin Mendy just over a week after breaking the record for a defender with a move for Kyle Walker. The Monaco star fills City's last major hole, although at the expense of criticism with Pep Guardiola now spending more than £200 million in defense in the past year: more than the annual military defense spending of Bosnia as a flurry of well-timed memes pointed out. Said Director of Football Txiki Begiristain: "Benjamin has all the qualities we are looking for in a full-back. For such a young player, he has a wealth of top-level experience. He is undoubtedly one of the world’s best full-backs, our number one target in this position. We are all delighted to have him here at Manchester City."

Source: Manchester City website

Jul 25 - 11:21 AM

Shaw impressed by MUFC attacking play

Luke Shaw has been impressed with United during their 2017 tour, especially in attack.

Despite being sidelined until mid-September, Jose Mourinho felt it was important to keep Shaw involved with the group as he continues his recovery from a foot ligament injury. United are unbeaten in their 4-games to date, scoring ten goals in the process: "You look at the pace and skill we have up top and the finishing ability and it’s frightening," the full-back told MUTV before singling out Lingard for special praise. "Jesse is my standout player so far on this tour. He’s everywhere and always willing to set up the play and chip in with a goal or an assist. Hopefully all the boys can carry on doing their thing." Romelu Lukaku has settled quickly following his arrival from Everton, a deal which could be worth in excess of £90 million, while Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford and Henrikh Mkhitaryan have been in great form.

Source: Manchester United FC Website

Jul 25 - 11:08 AM

Bailly ban extended to cover UEFA Super Cup

Manchester United centre-back Eric Bailly will not feature for the Red Devils against Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup on Tuesday, August 8.

UEFA opened disciplinary proceedings into an incident in United's Europa League Second-Leg clash with Celta Vigo at Old Trafford in which the defender was sent off. Bailly saw red for lashing out at Celta frontman John Guidetti in that match and received an automatic one match ban as a reprimand. However, Europe's football governing body have now opted to add two more games to that suspension. The Ivorian served the first portion of the suspension by sitting out the Europa League final. The UEFA Super Cup will be the second game and the final part of the suspension will be served during United's first Champions League group game.

Source: Manchester Evening News

Jul 25 - 1:46 AM