Manchester City ready to gamble on Vincent Kompany as talismanic skipper returns for title run-in

KampusbeT  ~   " Manchester City ready to gamble on Vincent Kompany as talismanic skipper returns for title run-in "

Agen SbobeT  ~   Manuel Pellegrini is ready to gamble Manchester City’s title hopes on Vincent Kompany’s troublesome calf.

Kompany is back after seven weeks out for Sunday's clash with title rivals Tottenham and Pellegrini admits he cannot guarantee he will not break down again.

Kompany has been sidelined three times this season because of recurring calf problems and City’s talismanic skipper and defensive cornerstone has started just eight Premier League games.

He has been to see specialists in the US and in Europe and Pellegrini admits he cannot be certain he will not have more trouble.

“It’s impossible to know,” said the City boss. “But he’s working without any problems, without pain, so it would be bad luck if he had another injury.

“It’s very difficult to find out particular things about a muscle injury. There are lot of things you can do to try to have fewer injuries, but no-one will be sure you’re not going to have any more.

“Vincent has worked the last three weeks without any problems. He played 45 minutes in a friendly with the Under-21s so I think that he is ready now to play.”

City badly need Kompany to stay fit for the remainder of the season as they push for the quadruple and they have won just seven of their 16 Premier League games without the Belgium star, conceding 24 goals.

Pellegrini said: “I think that you have seen Kompany playing so many years here that I don’t have to say what Kompany brings to the team.

Bandar Judi Online SbobeT  ~   “He is one of the best defenders in the league, he is the captain of the team. He is also a very important player for our team.”

Kompany’s return is all the more welcome for City because they are without the injured Bacary Sagna, Eliaquim Mangala, Jesus Navas,

Fabian Delph, Samir Nasri, Kevin De Bruyne and Wilfried Bony tomorrow.

Pellegrini says Delph could be out for up to seven weeks with Achilles trouble, meaning he could miss ­England’s friendlies against Germany and Holland at the end of next month.

“Delph has a problem in the tendon of his Achilles,” said the Chilean. “It will be six to seven weeks for his recovery.”

City have slipped six points behind leaders Leicester and are a point behind second-placed Spurs, but Pellegrini refuses to see tomorrow’s game as make or break.

“It’s not a decisive game, but it is a very important game,” he said. “Of course, after that you have to play another 36 points. But for our team it is very important to try to return as soon as we can to the top of the table.

“We are always thinking that we can do it.”

Sunderland's Adam Johnson will NOT play for them during court case after admitting child sex offences

KampusbeT  ~   " Sunderland's Adam Johnson will NOT play for them during court case after admitting child sex offences "

Agen MaxbeT  ~   Adam Johnson will not play for Sunderland this weekend after admitting two child sex offences.

Winger Johnson will be removed from footballing duties pending the outcome of an anticipated two-week trial that will start on Friday.

He denies two further charges of sexual activity with a child.

Last week, Black Cats manager Sam Allardyce said Johnson would be available to play on during the court case.

Bandar Judi Online MaxbeT  ~   But it is understood the 28-year-old won’t be selected to face Manchester United in the lunchtime kick-off at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.

Sunderland are refusing to comment on former England and Manchester City winger Johnson’s continued employment until legal hearings are concluded.

At Bradford Crown Court on Wednesday he pleaded guilty to one count of sexual activity with a 15 year old girl, and another of grooming.

The maximum sentence for the offences he has admitted to is two years and six months in jail.

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal refusing to believe Jose Mourinho is in talks to replace him

KampusbeT  ~   " Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal refusing to believe Jose Mourinho is in talks to replace him "

Agen Klik4D  ~   Louis van Gaal insists that Manchester United have NOT gone behind his back to lure Jose Mourinho to Old Trafford.

The Dutchman believes he retains the full support of vice-chairman Ed Woodward and the club’s American owners - and that recently-sacked Chelsea boss Mourinho has not been approached about replacing him.

Van Gaal reckons he is up to the task of delivering this season's minimum target of a third-placed Premier League finish - and that even the title is not yet out United’s reach.

But on continued speculation that contact has been made between the club and Mourinho, he said: “There has been such nonsense created about me.

“I don’t believe that there is already a relationship between Jose Mourinho and Manchester United. I cannot believe that it is true, because I have seen what has happened here over the last two months.

“It has been very difficult for me, for my wife, for my kids, for my grandchildren, and for my friends to cope with that. But it was the same in Spain and in Germany - and it is the football world these days.

“I never had doubts. In the Netherlands, they would tell you that I am too arrogant to doubt myself.

Bandar Judi Online Klik4D  ~  “I analysed the circumstances.

 There is luck and bad luck, but it is still remarkable that after the four defeats in a row we have started to win.

“I hope it has given the fans the stimulus to now believe in the manager.”

United face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, hoping to close the gap on the top four.

And Van Gaal added: “The aim here is still the same - to qualify for the Champions League and to finish one step higher than last year. So third place.

“Leicester have opened a big gap from us, but it is still possible.

“We are in a very good mood. Winning puts you in a good mood. It is very important to be there in April, five points or less from the top.

“There is light at the end of the tunnel. Phil Jones is coming back, Marco Rojo is coming back, Antonio Valencia is coming back. We have managed to survive and we are only five points behind the top four. That isn’t bad.”

Cristiano Ronaldo thanks fans for their birthday messages as Real Madrid superstar turns 31

KampusbeT  ~   " Cristiano Ronaldo thanks fans for their birthday messages as Real Madrid superstar turns 31 "

Agen TangKasneT  ~    Cristiano Ronaldo thanked fans for their birthday messages as he turned 31 on Friday. 

The Real Madrid superstar and former Manchester United man posted a video to his Twitter account for his legions of followers around the world. 

"I wanted to thank you for the messages you have sent me," he said in the video filmed at home. "As you know it's my birthday. Thirty-one years old.

"I'm really happy. I'm enjoying a really good moment in my professional and personal life.

Bandar Judi Online TangKasneT  ~   So thank you all! We're together. And please keep on supporting me like you do. I'll keep trying to do my best on and off the pitch. Thank you all!"

The Portuguese will be hoping to celebrate by continuing his form in front of goal when Los Blancos travel to Granada on Sunday.

He has five goals in his last three games, including a hat-trick in the 6-0 demolition of Espanyol last weekend.

Liverpool fans group to stage 77th minute walkout protest at ticket price rise announcement

KampusbeT  ~   " Liverpool fans group to stage 77th minute walkout protest at ticket price rise announcement "

Agen CasinO  ~   A Liverpool supporters' group will stage a walkout of Saturday's game against Sunderland in protest to the recently announced ticket price hike.

Spion Kop 1906 are asking fans to leave the stadium with them in the 77th minute of the clash an Anfield after it was revealed the most expensive seats in the redeveloped Main Stand would cost £77, report the Liverpool Echo.

 

The protest has also been backed by the Spirit of Shankly group, who were involved in the discussions with the club over ticket prices, but were left furious by this week's announcement.

In a series of tweets Spion Kop 1906 said: “Saturday is your chance to make your feelings known. 

Unhappy with the prices for next season? Then #WalkOutOn77

“77 - a number associated with @LFC. From Rome '77 to £77 a ticket. Let's give the number 77 a meaning on Saturday. #walkouton77

“If the club want to charge up to £77 a ticket, make your feelings known and walk out on 77 minutes

“Up to a £13 increase in the Anfield Road next season. 

Bandar Judi Online CasinO  ~   If you're not happy then show your anger.“Up to a £116 increase in The Main Stand next season. If you're not happy then show your anger.

“Centenary Stand increasing to £66 when we told @LFC £59 was too expensive.”

Spirit of Shankly also took to Twitter to show their support.

Their statement read: “We're right behind the action of @SpionKop1906 to #walkouton77

“We need to stand together, all supporters, or prices will never change.

“We will also be announcing action for supporters not at the match or unable to talk part. Let's see if LFC tell sponsors we are customers.”

Liverpool's own supporters committee branded the newly reviewed ticket prices “morally unjustifiable”.

The most expensive season ticket price for next season will be £1,029 with the lowest costing £685. The highest Main Stand ticket will go up from £59 to £77. 

Liverpool FC have been approached for a comment.

Manuel Pellegrini emerges as contender for Paris Saint-Germain job after he makes Manchester City exit

KampusbeT  ~   " Manuel Pellegrini emerges as contender for Paris Saint-Germain job after he makes Manchester City exit "

Agen SbobeT  ~   Manuel Pellegrini has emerged as a contender to take over at Paris Saint-Germain this summer.

The outgoing Manchester City boss, who will make way for Pep Guardiola on July 1, could replace Laurent Blanc at the French champions.

Although PSG remain unbeaten domestically this season, there are suggestions Blanc could leave, with his future set to be determined in the next couple of weeks.

Bandar Judi Online SbobeT  ~   Against that backdrop, Pellegrini has emerged as a name on PSG's radar, according to reports in France.

Pellegrini, who has also been linked with the vacant manager's job at Chelsea, is understood to want to remain in England.

But the 62-year-old could be tempted by the challenge and project at PSG, where he would have significant funds to spend.

Pep Guardiola to earn £15m a year at Manchester City - but how does that compare to other bosses?

KampusbeT  ~   " Pep Guardiola to earn £15m a year at Manchester City - but how does that compare to other bosses? "

Agen MaxbeT  ~   Pep Guardiola will receive a €3.5million pay rise by swapping Bayern Munich for Manchester City.

 

The City boss to be will rake in a mammoth £15million every year as he aims to lead the Blues continental glory.

Guardiola was already the highest-earning football manager in the world with his €16million pay packet with Bayern. 

Jose Mourinho's staggering wages at Chelsea were the closest managerial wage to the Spaniard's.

Bandar Judi Online MaxbeT  ~   Mourinho was earning £8.7m per year at Stamford Bridge, £400,000 more than Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger.

Under-pressure Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal is in fourth place, taking home £7.3million at Old Trafford. 

Jurgen Klopp is the only other Premier League manager to make the top seven, which also includes Barcelona boss Luis Enrique and PSG manager Laurent Blanc.

Zinedine Zidane's wage at Real Madrid is not yet immediately available.