EPL: Why Man Utd Should Challenge For Title – Agbonlahor

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3 years ago

December 28, 2022

Former Aston Villa captain, Gabby Agbonlahor, has backed Manchester United to challenge for the English Premier League (EPL) title this season.

Agbonlahor said he would take Man United’s best XI over Chelsea’s best XI, adding that Erik ten Hag’s side can comfortably finish in the top four positions on the Premier League table this term.

Man United are currently in the fifth position in the Premier League table.

The Red Devils are just four points behind second-placed Newcastle United with a game in hand.

They have some way to go if they are to catch leaders Arsenal, who are 11 points clear of the Old Trafford club.

“I think they [Man United] should be challenging higher than that [EPL top-four],” Agbonlahor told talkSPORT.

“I think Manchester United should be challenging for the [EPL] title.

“I look at that team when everyone is fit – you’ve David de Gea, Diogo Dalot has been in good form, you have Raphael Varane and then Lisandro Martinez, who has just won a World Cup.

“We all know what Varane has done in his career, a top defender when he’s on it. Luke Shaw left-back. You have got a midfield of Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes and Christian Eriksen. That is creativity.

“You have got Marcus Rashford and Antony who are top, top wingers. Antony’s got a lot to learn, but he’ll get better. Then you have got Anthony Martial.

“Those 11 players there should be comfortably in the top four. I would take their best XI over Chelsea’s best XI.”

EPL: Chelsea Set To Sanction First Summer Transfer Under Alonso

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6 hours ago

May 28, 2026

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Chelsea are set to sanction their first summer transfer under their new manager, Xabi Alonso.

According to the BBC Sport, the Blues are ‘open’ to selling Filip Jorgensen this summer after the goalkeeper indicated his desire to leave Stamford Bridge.

Jorgensen joined the Premier League west London club two seasons ago from Villarreal.

The 24-year-old shot-stopper was expected to compete for the number one position with goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, but he made just 11 Premier League appearances over the two seasons.

However, while the arrival of Alonso to Stamford Bridge could lead to a change in fortunes for Jorgensen, the report added that the Danish star has already expressed his desire to leave Chelsea this summer to get more regular playing game-time elsewhere.

Chelsea had blocked a potential exit for Jorgensen in the January transfer window, but the Premier League west London club are now open to a sale, with European and English clubs expected to explore a deal for the goalkeeper.

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EPL: ‘Go For Alvarez’ – Paul Merson Hands Arsenal Two Signings To Make

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has handed his old club two signings to make in the summer.

Merson wants Arsenal to sign Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez and a new midfielder.

“I would get a centre forward this summer, I would go for Julian Alvarez,” Merson said on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast.

“I am a big fan. If they could get him, I would. I still think they probably need another midfield player as well.”

Arsenal is expected to bolster its squad in the summer after winning the Premier League title ahead of Manchester City this season.

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EPL: Wayne Rooney Picks Most Improved Player This Season

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, has picked the Red Devils defender Luke Shaw as the most improved player in the Premier League following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.

Speaking on his BBC podcast, Rooney said, “I think, for me, Luke Shaw. I think Luke Shaw has been the most improved player this season.

“I know he is an experienced player now, but I think his level this season has been much better than it has been in recent seasons.

“People might look at Kobbie Mainoo but I don’t think he’s improved. It was just the fact he wasn’t playing under the former manager so it wasn’t good or bad.”

Shaw enjoyed one of his most consistent seasons at Man United and started all of Man United’s Premier League games.