Tag: Carabao Cup

Richard Keys Calls for John Terry as Chelsea Manager After Maresca Sacking

John Terry
January 2026

Richard Keys has urged Chelsea to appoint John Terry as their next manager following Enzo Maresca’s dismissal. Terry has not managed a senior club, but Keys argues his connection to the club and standing with supporters makes him a fit. The argument is built on Chelsea seeking a reset after a sharp league drop-off despite still competing in multiple cups. Keys framed the suggestion as reflecting fan sentiment, even though Terry’s recent work has been outside first-team management.

Chelsea Could Sack Maresca in January if Slide Continues

Enzo Maresca
January 2026

Chelsea are reportedly considering whether to dismiss Enzo Maresca if results do not improve in January after a poor run that has left them fifth and out of the title race. The league form has been marked by repeated leads being dropped. Chelsea have won only one of their last seven Premier League games and have surrendered 13 points from winning positions, including multiple collapses at Stamford Bridge. Champions League positioning is also under strain, though they reached the Carabao Cup semi-finals.

Guardiola prefers comfort cushion as City chase leaders Arsenal

Pep Guardiola
December 2025

Pep Guardiola says he would much prefer Manchester City to be comfortably top rather than chasing Arsenal, but insists they remain well placed across competitions, close in the league, strong in the Champions League and Carabao Cup, and about to launch their FA Cup campaign. Aiming to avoid a second straight season without a league title, Guardiola urged players not to overindulge at Christmas and highlighted the difficult Forest trip, while also paying tribute to club legend John Robertson, emphasising respect for opponents even amid City’s relentless push for trophies.

Rayan Cherki Screamer And Haaland Tribute Light Up City’s Cup Win

Rayan Cherki
December 2025

Cherki opened the scoring with a vicious strike from the edge of the box, chesting down a loose clearance before smashing into the roof of the net. He then marked the moment by mimicking Haaland’s meditation celebration, underlining his growing confidence since arriving from Lyon in the summer. The French playmaker now has four goal contributions in his last four games, including a rabona-assist for Foden against Sunderland. Guardiola has praised his personality and decision-making in tight areas, even likening aspects of his final-third craft to Messi while stressing that Cherki’s special talent must always be built on simple, reliable basics.

Fresh Injury Concern For City As Oscar Bobb Hobbles Off Vs Brentford

Oscar Bobb
December 2025

Bobb’s long-awaited momentum hit another setback when he was forced off inside 20 minutes against Brentford, clutching his hamstring. Having already lost most of last season to a broken leg, the winger now faces further uncertainty just as he was rebuilding rhythm and confidence. After treatment and stretching attempts from the physio, Guardiola had no choice but to replace him with Phil Foden, leaving Bobb visibly frustrated. With only five league starts and one assist so far this season, a fresh muscular issue risks pushing him further behind Doku and others in City’s attacking hierarch

Crystal Palace eye Bayern’s Sacha Boey as Munoz cover in January

Sacha Boey
December 2025

Crystal Palace are exploring a January deal for Bayern right back Sacha Boey, valued at around £13m, as they seek reinforcement at wing back during a congested winter schedule and cope with Daniel Munoz’s knee injury in the middle of a top four and European push. Boey has struggled to lock down a role at Bayern since his £30m move in 2024, making him attainable at a reduced fee. Palace must juggle nine games in 27 days across Premier League, Confere

Arteta orders Christmas Day training as Saliba injury concerns persist

Mikel Arteta
December 2025

Arteta has instructed his Arsenal squad to report for training on Christmas morning despite no Boxing Day fixture, insisting preparations cannot pause between a Carabao Cup quarter-final with Crystal Palace and a key Premier League clash with Brighton at the Emirates. Players are expected to have Christmas Eve off before returning to a squad under scrutiny for injuries, with Arteta denying his methods are to blame as he frames Saliba’s latest setback as compensation from an earlier ankle problem that still threatens his immediate availability.

Staveley backs Isak to come good at Liverpool and welcomes PSR scrutiny

Alexander Isak (Liverpool)
November 2025

Amanda Staveley said she and Mehrdad Ghodoussi still love Alexander Isak despite the way he forced a record transfer from Newcastle to Liverpool, backing him to recover sharpness after a disrupted pre season and slow start that has produced just one Carabao Cup goal so far. She praised Newcastle’s current attack, said Profit and Sustainability Rules are helpful for fair competition and claimed the club navigated them well, insisting Newcastle can still progress in the Premier League and Champions League while Liverpool enjoy an outstanding forward once Isak’s fitness and rhythm fully return.

Glasner defends Palace after 3-0 Anfield statement

Oliver Glasner (Crystal Palace)
October 2025

Glasner rejected claims that Palace’s 3-0 win over Liverpool was devalued by Arne Slot’s rotation, calling such remarks “disrespectful.” Palace dominated through Ismaila Sarr’s first-half brace and Yeremy Pino’s late finish, exploiting Liverpool’s inexperience and booking a place in the Carabao Cup fifth round. Glasner praised his side’s intensity and transitional sharpness, crediting disciplined pressing and swift counter-attacks. He reaffirmed belief in his depth players, contrasting Palace’s structure with Liverpool’s disjointed shape. With consistent execution, Glasner’s team now position themselves as dark horses in domestic cup competition.

Chelsea survive Wolves fightback in 4–3 cup thriller

Chelsea
October 2025

Chelsea led 3–0 at the break through Andrey Santos, Tyrique George and Estevão, then withstood a Wolves surge as David Møller Wolfe’s brace and Tolu Arokodare cut the gap. Jamie Gittens restored daylight late on. Liam Delap’s second-half red on his return drew heavy criticism from supporters. Chelsea’s first-half control came from early pressure and vertical combinations; game state flipped after Wolves targeted fullback channels and second balls. Discipline cost with Delap’s dismissal amplifying momentum swings. Maresca’s side advanced by trading chances and leaning on late individual quality; defensive compactness and foul management remain priority fixes.

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