Newcastle united betting

FORMER Juventus boss Max Allegri is sharpening his English skills as he takes a break from football. The Italian tactician, 52, is favourite for the vacant Arsenal job, while Manchester United has also been mentioned as a potential destination. And after confirming he was not planning to take a role until the end of the season, Allegri revealed he has been taking English lessons. He told ESPN: "In June. I don't know if you can call it a sabbatical or not. Giovanni [Branchini] and I immediately came to that decision. "As soon as the relationship with Juventus came to an end the decision was to take a year out. "I had 18 years as a player and I've been in coaching for 16. I stopped this year after 34. I'm happy."I have a chance to reflect, go and talk to people, do things in my private life that I'm passionate about like going to the theatre, some art exhibitions, reading books. "Next year will be an important year. Important for the choice I end up making and the need to be prepared for … [Read more...] about Max Allegri rules out taking Arsenal job this season – but he IS taking English lessons and plans summer return

MANCHESTER UNITED stars are urging club chiefs to give Ole Gunnar Solskjaer time to rebuild the club. The Old Trafford boss' job is on the line and Mauricio Pochettino is available after being sacked by Tottenham. But The Times reports that the squad told key figures at the club that they think the Norwegian is the right man for the job before Wednesday's clash with Spurs. United put in one of their best performances of the season to beat Jose Mourinho's side, with a Marcus Rashford double handing Solskjaer a lifeline. The Red Devils had come into the game off the back of disappointing draws with promoted Aston Villa and Sheffield United as well as a defeat to Astana, albeit with a weakened XI. Another huge fixture is up next as Solskjaer leads his side out in a derby showdown with Manchester City.And the former Molde and Cardiff manager hopes to keep up the momentum after the 2-1 win over Spurs. ACCA WITH LADBROKES Pick up a whole load of acca features to help you land the big one He … [Read more...] about Man Utd stars beg club’s hierarchy NOT to sack Solskjaer and let him rebuild after stunning Spurs win

CHRIS SMALLING will be returning to Manchester United after his loan spell with Roma. The England defender has rediscovered his form in the Italian capital and is a key figure in the heart of defence. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was asked about the loanee, who Roma want to buy outright, in the build-up to the clash with Manchester City tomorrow and confirmed that he is coming back with a simple "Yeah". Smalling, 30, was drawn into a racism storm after Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport previewed his showdown against former team-mate Romelu Lukaku tonight under the headline "Black Friday".  The paper has defended its appalling decision, which has been met with widespread criticism. ACCA WITH LADBROKES Pick up a whole load of acca features to help you land the big one And Solskjaer has spoken to Smalling and Lukaku, who left for Inter Milan on a permanent deal this summer, to offer his full support.The Norwegian said: "First of all, when you see that paper you say wow really is that … [Read more...] about Solskjaer confirms Chris Smalling will return to Man Utd after Roma loan as he rules out permanent transfer

ENGLAND turned down the chance to have their Euro 2020 campaign filmed for a behind-the-scenes Amazon documentary. The streaming giant wanted to make the Three Lions the subject of a Manchester City-style programme this summer. But footie chiefs snubbed the offer as they want to focus on ensuring their campaign goes well. An FA source told The Times: "We have had a number of these requests but we are not getting involved in any of them." Tottenham are the latest team to get the treatment after the success of City's All or Nothing link-up. But Manchester United refused to allow Amazon to film Jose Mourinho in the Old Trafford dressing room on Wednesday night.England could potentially play at Wembley five times at Euro 2020 - including all three of their group games. The national stadium also holds the semi-finals and final in what is effectively a home tournament for Gareth Southgate's men. That made following England an attractive proposition for Amazon but they could not strike a … [Read more...] about Gareth Southgate rejects fly-on-the-wall Amazon Prime Video England documentary after Spurs and Man City welcome cameras