Brazilian legend Pele-widely regarded as one of the best to play the game-has inadvertently weighed in on the rivalry between Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho, saying he would prefer to play for Wenger’s Arsenal.
McClaren only took the Newcastle the job in the summer but with just two points from his first six Premier League games and an early exit in the League Cup to lower league opposition to their name, rumours are rife that McClaren is under pressure.
But even more damaging for morale at the north east club was Wednesday’s 1-0 defeat to second-tier Sheffield Wednesday in the League Cup, which was greeted by a chorus of boos from the Toon Army.
The Football Medical Association says it is “extremely disappointed” that Eva Carneiro will not be resuming her full duties as Chelsea’s first team doctor.
He has also said he is not concerned about reports linking former Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti with his position as “speculation” is normal in big clubs when the team is are not winning.
Former England midfielder Paul Merson claims Chelsea will continue their recent good form against beleaguered Newcastle this weekend, as per Sky Sports.
The Magpies crashed out of the Capital One Cup as they lost to Sheffield Wednesday last night, and head into the weekend in 19th position in the table and without a Premier League win to their name. “We apologise to you for this”.