John Mikel Obi: The Boy that Never Became a Man

All these attempts to pass off Mikel as a legend is just laughable. Mikel is neither a legend at club level or at national team level. At club and national level, he could be missing and the show would still go on. Whatever legendary status he almost had perished with his performance as one of Siasia's young talents. After that, his career never really picked up.
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When he joined Chelsea, we all had high hopes for him. But he never grew up. He became that benchwarmer who was only used when a player was injured or when a new signing was taking too long to adapt to the style of play. That's not a legend.

No Deal Between United And Mourinho - Sky Sources

No agreement has been reached between Manchester United and Jose Mourinho over the manager's job at Old Trafford reports Sky Sports News HQ. 

Jos Mourinho is reportedly keen on the post should United look to replace Louis van Gaal in the summer.

The former Chelsea and Real Madrid boss reportedly signed agreement with the Manchester United as speculation continues to surround Van Gaal's future despite the Dutchman leading United to their first FA Cup final for nine years and with them still in contention for a place in next season's Champions League.

Paris Saint-Germain head coach Laurent Blanc is another linked with the post but Tottenham's Mauricio Pochettino is out of the running after agreeing a new five-year deal with the Londoners.

Man Utd are suffering, says Louis van Gaal

LOUISE VAN GAAL

Manchester United are "suffering" after six matches in 18 days, said boss Louis van Gaal following his side's 2-1 Champions League win over Wolfsburg.

Juan Mata's first-half penalty and Chris Smalling's 53rd-minute goal gave United their first Group B victory.

The Premier League leaders, who visit Arsenal on Sunday, had to hold on as Wolfsburg pressed for an equaliser.

Van Gaal admits he is not the same type of manager as Arsène Wenger and Sir Alex Ferguson, having required different challenges throughout his 24-year career. While Ferguson led Manchester United for 26 years and Wenger celebrated his 19th anniversary at Arsenal on Thursday, the Dutchman’s longest tenure at any club is six years.

Boko Haram kill 2 watching Champions League matches in Yobe State

The Nigeria Police has on Thursday confirmed that the Boko Haram Islamists gunmen stormed a packed viewing centre in Yobe state and shot dead two people watching Champions League matches. The football viewing centre was showing the two quarter-final matches between defending champions Bayern Munich and Manchester United, and Atletico Madrid-Barcelona, on Wednesday when it was attacked.

The attack happened in Potiskum, a hotbed of the Boko Haram insurgency.

Yobe State police commissioner Sanusi Rufa’i confirmed that the Islamist Gunmen came in a car and opened fire outside the viewing centre and sped off, saying that one person died on the spot while another died later at the hospital. Several other people were injured, some critically.

Mourinho Promises to make a big donation to charity if Chelsea win the Champions League

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho, has downplayed his side’s chances in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals against Paris Saint-Germain and added that he would make a donation to charity, if his team overcome the Ligue 1 champions and go on to win the trophy.

Wenger Crashed As his team was thoroughly beaten by Liverpool

Arsene Wenger fell down flat on his way home after his team was beaten thoroughly by Liverpool side with a margin of 5-1.

Mourinho Continues to Downplay Chelsea’s Title Hopes

Jose Mourinho has told his squad that he fully expects them to win the league this season, according to the Daily Mirror.

Chelsea are top of the table with 13 matches to go after a comfortable home win against Newcastle, on the same day that title rivals Arsenal and Manchester City both failed to win.

But Jose Mourinho still does not think Blues can win the title. One cannot help but think that Mourinho is playing mind games with the rest of the Premier League so as to avoid pressure on his team.

Mourinho has played down talk of his side winning the league in the media, but behind closed doors the Portuguese maestro told his players that they will win the league.

After a disappoint draw at home to West Ham, Chelsea have impressed with wins against Manchester City and Newcastle.

The Blues face Arsenal, Tottenham and Everton before the end of March as well as big games in the Champions League and FA Cup but Mourinho remains confident.

A Daily Mirror source said: “Jose told the players before the West Ham game that they would hear him talk down their title chances.

“He told them to pay no attention because his intention was to take the pressure off the team and put others under the microscope.

“He also told the players that he believes they will be champions this season.”

Manchester City's manager, Manuel Pellegrini, mocks José Mourinho's 'little horse' comment, saying Chelsea may be small but they are very rich. 

Mourinho's comments have been widely teased, especially in light of Chelsea's move to the top of the table. 

Pellegrini also comments on the Premier League title race and its top contenders.

Arsenal Can Still Win Title As Long As They Remain Focused - Fabregas

Since leaving the Emirates in 2011 Fabregas has certainly learned a thing or two about winning trophies. While playing for Barcelona, the Spaniard was able to enjoy succeeding in La Liga, the Copa del Rey, the FIFA World Cup and the UEFA Super Cup.

In his 8 years spent playing for Arsenal, the 25 year old midfielder only managed to win two trophies which is one of the reasons for his departure.

As Metro report, Fabregas is still a Gunner despite moving to his home country to play for Barcelona. Arsenal’s former captain recently admitted to watching every game in which the North London club is involved. He also looked keen on sharing some of his recently acquired insight on how to succeed in any competition.

Fabregas thinks Wenger’s side have all it takes to make it this year as long as they stay focused. Despite their crushing loss to Liverpool, they are sitting a point ahead of City and only a point behind Chelsea so all the Gunners need to do is concentrate on each and every game and continue doing what they have been doing up until now.

Hopefully glory will return to the Emirates Stadium this season. Arsenal have been in a rut for almost a decade now which is pretty unacceptable for a club as successful as the North London team.