Day: October 16, 2022

“It was me that decided to leave,” Pjanic says Xavi wanted him to stay at Barca

Miralem Pjanic has revealed he was the one who wanted to leave Barcelona and not the club that wanted him out.

The midfielder moved to Barca in 2020 from Juventus in a deal that saw Arthur Melo move the other way.

It was a transfer that hasn’t worked from either side with Arthur also struggling on loan at Liverpool.

Pjanic fell out of favour under Ronald Koeman and spent last season on loan at Besiktas in Turkey.

He has returned to Spain this term, but he stayed shortly before leaving again to the UAE club, Sharjah.

Many people thought he was forced out of the club, but he denies that.

He says via Matchplug:

‘Xavi wanted me to stay, it was me that decided to leave.

‘I was there for the first games, the coach spoke with me a lot, but I wanted to play more. I would have liked to have done better at Barca.’

Joe Cole warns Youri Tielemans

Former Chelsea man Joe Cole has warned Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans that he needs to start performing like he can play for a top club if he wants to join one.

The Belgian midfielder has been on the radar of the top European clubs as he looks to run down his contract at the King Power Stadium.

Despite links to these top clubs, none made a serious effort to sign him last summer and he might need to prove his quality again to get their attention.

He did little to justify that as Leicester played out a goalless draw against Crystal Palace yesterday and Cole warns he needs to do more.

The former England international said via Matchplug: ‘This is a player who has been looked at by some of the top clubs so he will be thinking I’m a Champions League player but you need to perform like a Champions League player, you need to perform in all situations. Maddison’s levels have not dropped.

‘His character is one I admire. He wasn’t quite on it today but he was trying to get on the ball and make things happen.

‘Tielemans is a player I admire, and I rate so much and if he can improve his game five to ten per cent get control, run the midfield and that’s when the points will be coming.’

Real Madrid vs Barcelona Match Preview

Real Madrid faces Barcelona in the first Classico of the season and both clubs will look to get the win in this game.

Barca has recovered to match Madrid in the league this season and the Catalans will look to win this game and remain at the top of the league table.

This game comes after Barca’s Champions League knockout round was left in ruins after a draw against Inter Milan.

The Catalans have a huge financial problem and now they will look to give their league title chances a boost with a win in this match.

Madrid seem to have forgotten how to lose a match and they remain unbeaten in the league and Champions League this term.

Barcelona is also unbeaten in the league, but Madrid has just won the league and Champions League. They have consistency and will look to get show Barca they have what it takes to retain their crown.

The best bet prediction for this game is over 1.5 goals. For similar predictions click here.

Manchester United vs Newcastle United Match Preview

Manchester United will look to continue their fine run of form when they host the impressive Newcastle United in this league game.

United lost to Manchester City four matches ago, but they have since won their next three games and they will now look to show the Magpies that they are the better side.

Eddie Howe has done an amazing job as the manager of Newcastle United and his team is progressing very well in this campaign.

They have secured huge results this season including a draw against Liverpool and Manchester City, which should make United worry ahead of the game.

Newcastle has lost none of their last four matches and they have won the last two of them.

However, United has enjoyed success in this fixture over the last few seasons with four wins from the last five and no losses.

The best bet prediction for this game is BTTS. For similar predictions click here.

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