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Van Gaal promises a firing show against Wolfsburg in the Champions League

December 8, 2015 by

Manchester United seems to have been losing its touch over the form that is why they are slowly going down in the leaderboard and reason for this is obviously lack of their striking power where they are not able to fire goals to win games. Facing the heat from every corner manager Louis Van Gaal accepts to have completely failed in terms of leading the side in crucial moments, yet he believes they can comeback in the premier league in no time. If we look at last nine games played by the Red Devils, they could only net six goals in them which poses a serious threat for their champions league survival. Nulling the rumors about his sacking from the top club post, Dutchman promises their show in the upcoming Championship league showdown with Wolfsburg Tuesday night will be a completely different affair. Briefing a news conference ahead of their faceoff with Bundesliga side, 64-year-old said, “You never know for sure, but I have the experience as a manager that the goals shall come, because when you are creating chances at the end you will score and finish those chances. That is why we have that belief and it’s a matter of time and I hope we can prove it tomorrow already.

Adding about their odds in the UEFA league after having a starving domestic show, Dutchman looks far more determined this time especially considering their survival in the next Championship league stage, he said, “We have to fight also against Manchester City in the league, or against Liverpool and for the fans these are very important, but in this moment I believe this is the most important match, but that is this moment.

“It is also very important for the club to continue in the Champions League, also for the players because they want to show the qualities on the highest podium, and that is also why it’s very important. As a manager I have played three finals so that is a lot I think. We have won one and lost two, and my big friend was there. When you lose you are so close, so it is so disappointing, but now, we are in a qualification group — that is in my opinion different.

“You have to prove as a club, as a team, as players — you have to prove yourself that you continue, that’s why it is very important to beat the opponent tomorrow because we have to be undependable of the result of PSV Eindhoven.”

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Wenger on cloud nine after defeating Bayern Munich in the Champions League

October 21, 2015 by

If your fate is shaking in European, Premier, or in any league for that matter, even a single win can triple not only your confidence but whole team feels completely revitalized that helps them secure good score in upcoming games, and it seems to be holding true for Arsenal who has recently been struggling to stage a good show in both domestic as well European leagues. Their last Champions League showdown against Bayern Munich was one such game that was almost invincible on paper for the Gunners especially after their shoddy form in league season. But their emphatic 2-0 win against visitors at home took manager Arsene Wenger on cloud nine and he starts praising everything about his side specifically Olivier Giroud and Mesut Ozil show who netted one goal each in the latter half of the game. Had it been any other side, this win would have not meant that much as it is now being seen since German side is in brilliant form these days hence no one had expected them to face a clean sweep by English club.

Wenger played with the same lineup that he brought into the field this weekend and it was possibility his shaking move in experts eyes since none of his former players were behaving like stars in last few games and Frenchman’s move to play Theo Walcott in the middle looked to be a risky bet again but result changed the outlook of Emirate side when they roamed inside the field after a must win affords. Talking about the game and how important this win was for them to revive their hopes in European league, 65-year-old said, “We had an absolute necessity to win the game and we did it in an intense and disciplined way. It was a top-level game between two top-level teams. Bayern had more possession than us but we decided to make it tight in our final third and catch them on the break.

“The last part of the game where we went longer and used long balls we could play more in their half and they struggled. I think they dropped a bit physically as well but overall I think we have beaten a very strong team and kept a good level focus from the first to the last minute and kept a clean sheet as well.”

“I don’t know,” he added replying over their standing in the group. “We need a result at Bayern. Now let’s focus on Everton.”

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