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‘We’re In Difficult Situation’ – Lampard Cries Out

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4 months ago

February 2, 2026

Coventry City manager, Frank Lampard, has said that his team is going through a tough time after seeing their lead at the top of the Championship narrowed in recent weeks.

The Sky Blues lost 2-1 to Queens Park Rangers, but they remained at the top of the league, tying on points with second-place Middlesbrough.

Lampard’s team was 10 points ahead when they beat Boro in November, but since then, Coventry has not won any of their last seven away matches, and that lead has disappeared.

“What we need to do right now is stay positive and focus on the next one. We’re in a tough situation, and it’s really clear that things are difficult right now, but we’re at the top of the league,” Lampard told BBC Radio.

“We know the gap is gone now, so it’s a race from here on, and we have to pick ourselves up very quickly.”

Lampard’s team took the lead with a header from Josh Eccles. Then, goals from Richard Kone and Nicolas Madsen helped the hosts secure a memorable win.

This comes after they had been beaten 7-1 by Coventry earlier this season.

The former Chelsea midfielder and manager added, “We didn’t handle the messy parts of the game well. We lost a few second balls, got into some duels, and ended up getting punished for it.

“It’s a great goal, a fantastic header from Josh, and a nice ball from Rudy. The feeling was that on this pitch against a tough opponent, it was going to be a hard match, and before that, the game wasn’t really decided yet, so scoring that goal to take the lead is really good and makes us look a bit stronger.

“But again, when there’s a mess in the game and the second balls and balls are dropping and we don’t handle them, they end up going behind us and we get late on some things, and then we get punished.”

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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.

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EPL: Maresca Signs Three-year Contract To Replace Guardiola At Man City

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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Former Chelsea and Leicester City manager, Enzo Maresca has signed a three-year contract with Manchester City.

Maresca will now replace Pep Guardiola, who took charge of his last game on Sunday – a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa in the Premier League.

Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, wrote on X on Tuesday: “Enzo Maresca has already signed a three-year deal as Manchester City’s new manager.

“Agreement until June 2029 and new chapter to start soon at #MCFC, with Maresca fully involved in the transfer strategy.

“Here we go, 100% confirmed.”

Maresca has been out of work since he left Stamford Bridge in January this year and has snubbed offers while waiting for the City job.