Harry Kettle – Football Scout

Rashford lacks confidence in 5/10 performance as Man United fall at Newcastle

Marcus Rashford looked devoid of confidence in Manchester United’s loss at Newcastle.

Manchester United’s disastrous start to the Premier League season continued as they were beaten 1-0 by Newcastle United at St. James’ Park on Sunday. Matthew Longstaff slotted home the winner on his league debut with just less than 20 minutes remaining, condemning the Red Devils to their third league defeat of the campaign.

Positives

Throughout the first hour or so of the game, United were able to maintain their structure both in midfield and defensively. Their ideas were strong going forward,…

Arsenal have David Luiz and Chambers to thank for Bournemouth win

Arsenal did well to seal the win, but would have wanted more goals.
Arsenal made it eight games unbeaten in all competitions as they edged past Bournemouth with a 1-0 win at the Emirates. David Luiz headed in the early winner from a nice Nicolas Pepe corner and, while they came under pressure, the result never seemed to be in much doubt.
Positives
The hosts had a high-pressing stance from the word go and didn’t allow Bournemouth to breathe on the ball for large portions of the game. They weren’t bullied off the ball so easily from a defensive standpoint and they…

Transfer Talk: Chelsea’s Kante being eyed by Real Madrid, Juventus

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Juve, Real reach to poach Chelsea’s Kante
Real Madrid will challenge Juventus in the race to sign Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante, Sport reports.
The World Cup winner with France has spent the last few years turning himself into one of the…

Courtois, Hazard both 5/10 as Madrid slump to home draw vs. Brugge

Steve Nicol breaks down Eden Hazard’s slow start at Real Madrid and how he can turn it around.
Real Madrid’s uneven start to the campaign continued as they were held to a 2-2 draw against Club Brugge at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Belgian side led 2-0 through an Emmanuel Dennis brace, but a revived Real were able to snatch a point in the second half courtesy of headers from Sergio Ramos and Casemiro.
Positives
There was a nice, quick passing movement through the middle and, at times, Real were able to carve the visitors open at will. When they were seemingly down and out at half-time, they…

Transfer Talk: Manchester United’s Paul Pogba seeks return to Juventus

Craig Burley doesn’t hold back his criticism of just how poor Manchester United and Arsenal have been this season.

Steve Nicol and Craig Burley slam Man United and Arsenal after their draw at Old Trafford, calling both teams shadows of their former selves.
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TOP STORY: Pogba hopeful for return to Italy
Paul Pogba has had it with life in Manchester and wants to return to Juventus, reports Calciomercato.
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The tussle to lock down the long term future of the Frenchman has been ongoing for quite…

Robertson earns 5/10 by conceding penalty in Liverpool defeat at Napoli

Andrew Robertson’s silly penalty led to Liverpool’s loss at Napoli.

European champions Liverpool were unable to get their Champions League campaign off to a bright start as they fell to a 2-0 loss at Napoli on Tuesday. Dries Mertens scored from the penalty spot following a poor Andrew Robertson challenge, with Fernando Llorente sealing the three points in injury time following a Virgil van Dijk error.

Positives

There was always a clear and evident threat on the counterattack from Jurgen Klopp’s men as they remained patient and didn’t get forced into any errors….

Arsenal slump to draw at Watford thanks to 5/10 David Luiz, Matteo Guendouzi

David Luiz made a typical error late on in Sunday’s game to give Watford their equalizer.

Arsenal failed to get back to winning ways in the Premier League as they surrendered a two-goal advantage to draw 2-2 with Watford at Vicarage Road. target=”_blank”>Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice in the first 45 minutes to heap the pressure onto the Hornets, but a Tom Cleverley strike and Roberto Pereyra penalty ensured the two sides shared the spoils.

Positives

Arsenal were often able to carve Watford out at the back and whenever they made their way down the wings, there was an ever-present…

LIVE Transfer Talk: LAFC trying to take Mandzukic to MLS

Ale Moreno feels Atletico Madrid vs. Juventus will be the key UCL fixture from matchday 1 given Cristiano Ronaldo’s dominance vs. Atleti.

The Serie Awesome podcast crew provide their grades on Juve’s summer dealings, where questions arise over keeping “dead weight” players.
The Premier League transfer window has closed, but the rest of Europe remains open for business until Monday. Plus, it’s never too late to look forward to January! Click here to view the latest transfers and keep up to date with the newest gossip below.
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TOP STORY: Mandzukic headed for MLS?
Juventus forward Mario Mandzukic is edging closer to a potential move to join LAFC in Major League Soccer, Calciomercato reports.
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The Croatian…

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Transfer Talk: Real Madrid have first dibs if Kante bolts Chelsea

ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop explains how Lionel Messi could add to his already historic career by reuniting with Pep Guardiola at Man City.

Julien Laurens reads between the lines of Lionel Messi’s latest comments on Neymar after Barcelona failed to bring back the Brazil star this summer.

Shaka Hislop examines whether or not Raheem Sterling has what it takes to become an elite star following his top form for club and country.

Shaka Hislop says Manchester United’s David de Gea needs to “check back in emotionally” to reclaim the form that led to his rise to stardom.

The transfer window has closed across Europe, but thankfully, it’s never too late to look forward to January! Click here to view the latest transfers and keep up to date with the newest gossip below.
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Real Madrid have first option on Kante
Spanish giants Real Madrid have a first option agreement with Chelsea over the potential sale of midfielder N’Golo Kante, Calciomercato reports.
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