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It was in the away dressing room of the King Power Stadium, as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer tried to wrap his head round the problems afflicting  Manchester United   that some of the players listening to his speech allowed the seeds of discontent to grow. Solskjaer asked his team for their thoughts on the issues causing United to leak chances week after week. More than one concluded that the answer was the man posing the question. Recriminations abound when sides are on the slide, but the sense that Solskjaer is not the manager to lead United on has taken hold for a section of his squad over the past month. They admire his manner, his commitment, and public protection but doubts are growing about his sophistication to challenge Pep Guardiola, Thomas Tuchel and Jurgen Klopp. Some would be open to a change in the Old Trafford dugout, believing the end of a cycle has been reached. “You want a manager who has been through the experience before and knows how to deal with it,” says a sou

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire insists he will be 'back on the pitch soon' as he continues to battle a calf injury suffered last month.       photo:getty images  Maguire, 28, picked up the injury in defeat to Aston Villa back in September and missed the subsequent matches against Villarreal and Everton as a result. The club captain was also not selected for international duty with England during the current international break and remains a doubt for United's match against former side Leicester this weekend. Speaking to club media about his setback Maguire revealed he is yet to take part in a team training session since the injury but that he hopes to be back in contention shortly. “Yeah it's getting there,” Maguire Said “I still haven't trained yet with the squad, but I am getting better, I am progressing as I should be. It is obviously a frustrating injury for me to get, but I am progressing and I will be back on the pitch soon.” Maguire's

Both teams head into this clash after winning their last  matches    Liverpool and Chelsea resume rivalries on Merseyside and with title aspirations, can claim an early scalp in the final gameweek before the international break.    Mason Mount's goal on the stroke of half time proved crucial when these two last met.     Team News    Curtis Jones misses out for the Reds through injury. Fabinho sat out the win over Burnley after the passing of his father, but he could return to the side in midfield, while Thiago is pushing for a start in midfield.  Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain sat out last week following the birth of his first child, yet is available, and James Milner will be assessed. Andy Robertson is fit to start at left-back and could replace Kostas Tsimikas despite the Greek's solid start to the campaign.    On  Chelsea's side,Hakim Ziyech and N'Golo Kante were both back on the bench in the 2-0 win at Arsenal last week and the latter is expected to

Christiano Ronaldo is back at . This comes amid wide reports that he was signing for rivals Manchester City. A statement which they strongly rebuked.  However, United swooped on Friday morning and made Ronaldo an offer to make a sensational return to the club. An official statement  from Machester united read "Manchester United is delighted to confirm that the club has reached agreement with Juventus for the transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo, subject to agreement of personal terms, visa and medical." It is understood that Juventus will be paid afee of around €15 million plus add ons €8

Lethal England and Tottenham Hotspur Forward Harry Kane has commited to playing for  Spurs.This comes amid interest from premier league money bags Manchester City.  Tottenham are understood  reject two bids of €122 and €150 from Manchester City holding on Kane is not for sale.  Kane came off the bench on SUNDAY against  Wolves.  In a tweet Harry Kane confirmed that he is  💯 staying this summer ending the month long transfer rumours speculations that have been going on. Kane also thanked fans for their words of encouragement through this period. 

Gor Mahia treasurer Dophina Odhiambo has accused the Executive Committee of the club of fraud.  In a statement released to media houses Dolphina says the Executive Committee  members conspired and changed minuted of the club meetings and used the documents to convince a local bank to add them as the clubs signatories.  She further lamented that  the officials  could not account for Sh 3 million from the clubs' accounts while Sh 2 million received from Football Kenya Federation as prize money for winning the Betway Cup could not be ascertained for.  She (Dolphina)continues to claim that a technical committee member who also doubles up as players agent is at fault for bringing in players and gets paid huge agent fees yet the club has not cleared pending salary arrears for players and technical team members. 

Arsenal head into this weekends' London derby  from a shocking 2-0 away defeat to premier league new comers Brentford.In the match Arsenal look to be labouring though their efforts brought nothing.  Mikel Arteta has beaten Chelsea on three occasions recently when least expected. This weekend looks naive for him as most of his first team players are sidelined for the clash.  Alexander Laccazzate, Willian,Alex Runnasorn all are sidelined due to a positive result in their Covid-19tests .Pierre Emerick Aubamayeng who was on the bench on their opening match is also doubtful for similar covid-19 reasons. Eddie Nketiah,Thomas Partey and Gabriel Martinelli are also out of the clash due to injury.  Martin Odegaard who joined Arsenal permanently from Real Madrid won't feature as he's waiting for his Visa.  Chelsea's Thomas Tuchel has nothing much to worry since only Hakim Ziyech is the only sidelined player with a shoulder injury.  Tuchel has to wait for a