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E2%80%95-klopp/ Messi the best of this generation but Van Dijk deserves Ballon d’Or ? Klopp
Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp has described Lionel Messi as the best player of this generation but stressed Virgil van Dijk should win the 2019 Ballon d’Or.
The Reds defender is a slight favourite for the award to be handed out in December after being named UEFA’s best player and also securing top place in this year’s Goal 50.
Messi remains firmly in contention for a sixth Ballon d’Or though and did edge out Van Dijk for FIFA’s The Best award in September, claiming eight more votes than the Dutchman.
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E2%80%95-arsenal-fans-relaunch-campaign-against-kroenke-ownership/ ‘Urgent action is needed’ ? Arsenal fans relaunch campaign against Kroenke ownership
Arsenal fans have united once again to call on the Gunners’ hierarchy and owner Stan Kroenke to take ‘urgent’ action to arrest the club’s current slide – claiming it feels ‘rudderless’.
Prominent supporters groups, websites and bloggers hit the headlines in the summer when they joined together to launch the highly publicized #WeCareDoYou campaign.
Along with a statement detailing their concerns about the direction the club was heading under the ownership of Kroenke, a petition was also launched which attracted more than 100,000 signatures.
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E2%80%95-guardiola-concedes-man-city-face-struggle-to-retain-title/ ‘Liverpool look unstoppable’ ? Guardiola concedes Man City face struggle to retain title
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is philosophical about his side’s chances of retaining the Premier League, conceding that Liverpool looks “unstoppable” in the title race.
Jurgen Klopp’s side have yet to lose in the Premier League this season, winning 12 and drawing one of their opening 13 games to build up an eight-point lead at the top of the table.
Taking last season into account, the Reds are unbeaten in 30 Premier League matches stretching back to a defeat against Manchester City at Etihad Stadium at the start of January
ALSO READ: Abramovich to fend off ‘bargain’ bids for Chelsea as he remains ‘intimately involved’ ? Buck
The champions, in contrast, have lost three times this season already, just one fewer than they lost in the entirety of last season.
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E2%80%95-buck/ Abramovich to fend off ‘bargain’ bids for Chelsea as he remains ‘intimately involved’ ? Buck
Roman Abramovich remains “intimately involved” at Chelsea, says club chairman Bruce Buck, with the Russian set to fend off any investors who believe a “bargain” bid could land control of the Blues.
Questions have been asked of a billionaire owner at Stamford Bridge in recent times. The elaborate spending which accompanied Abramovich’s arrival in west London back in 2003 has been reined in over recent years, while the 53-year-old attends fewer games.
Part of the problem has been visa issues in Britain, with a man born in Saratov having to take Israeli citizenship in May 2018 in order to remain hands-on in England.
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NPFL: New boys Akwa Starlets upset Rangers, as Plateau United stay top
Matchday 5 served up some interesting ties as Plateau United consolidated their hold at the top of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) while Nasarawa United and Kano Pillars remain the only teams without a win this season.
The surprise result from the weekend came from Enugu where newly-promoted Akwa Starlets stunned home side Rangers running away with a 2-0 win.
The defeat didn’t sit well with the management of Rangers as they promptly suspended coach Benedict Ugwu.
Continue reading NPFL: New boys Akwa Starlets upset Rangers, as Plateau United stay top at Vanguard News.
Two-goal hero Mbaoma hopes to score more for Enyimba
Striker Victor Mbaoma starred in what turned out to be a routine victory for defending league champions Enyimba over newly-promoted Adamawa United at the Enyimba Stadium in Aba on Sunday, the 2-0 scoreline graciously flattering the visitors.
But for hitherto reliable winger Reuben Bala who squandered at least three good scoring opportunities, the two first-half goals scored by Mbaoma could have easily served as appetizers for a goal-fest that never manifested.
Mbaoma’s 20th and 26th-minute goals were his first league goals of the season – he already has one in the CAF Confederation Cup – for the People’s Elephant and was a happy return for the striker.
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Warri Wolves suffer first defeat, lose at home to Rivers United
Warri Wolves slumped to their first defeat of the 2019/20 NPFL season after suffering a one-nil loss at the hands of Rivers United in the south-south derby at the Warri Township Stadium on Sunday.
The Seasiders who came into the game unbeaten in the division following a win and three draws from their opening four games of the campaign had no answers to Stephen Gopey’s 37th-minute strike.
Hosts Warri Wolves got the first chance of the day from a corner kick, just a few minutes into the game with Michael Egbeta’s cross into the box deflected for a corner.
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Abia Warriors claim slim win to bring MFM’s fine start to a halt
Abia Warriors returned to winning ways in the Nigeria Professional Football Matchday 5 fixtures League after defeating MFM FC 1-0 at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Sunday to end the Lagos-based club’s impressive start to the season.
An early goal from Oghenetega Ebetomane was all Abia Warriors needed to take all three points against a resilient MFM team in a match where clear cut chances were rare to find.
Abia Warriors got off to a flying start in the sixth minute as Zinte Udeh dazzled past three players to perfectly set up Oghenetega Ebetomane who slotted in the ball into the back of the net to send the home crowd into delight.
Continue reading Abia Warriors claim slim win to bring MFM’s fine start to a halt at Vanguard News.
Chukwueze ends La Liga goal drought in Villarreal defeat
Samuel Chukwueze ended his six-game goal drought in La Liga with a goal in Villarreal’s 3-1 loss to Celta Vigo.
Chukwueze, who last scored a league goal on September 27 against Real Betis, cancelled out Pione Sisto’s opener in the 59th minute after he was played through on goal by Xavi Quintilla.
Sunday’s effort increased the 20-year-old’s tally to three goals after 13 league outings in the Spanish top-flight this term.
Continue reading Chukwueze ends La Liga goal drought in Villarreal defeat at Vanguard News.
Hazard: Mane, Salah or Van Dijk deserve Ballon d’Or
Eden Hazard has backed one of Liverpool trio Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah or Virgil van Dijk to win this year’s Ballon d’Or.
The Reds stars are contenders to be named the world’s best player in 2019 after winning the Champions League and finishing second in the Premier League.
However, they face competition from five-time winners Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, while Manchester City stars Sergio Aguero and Raheem Sterling are also in the running.
Continue reading Hazard: Mane, Salah or Van Dijk deserve Ballon d’Or at Vanguard News.
Ballon D’Or: Eden Hazard reveals deserving players to win award
Real Madrid forward, Eden Hazard, has tipped Liverpool stars, Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah or Virgil van Dijk to win this year’s Ballon D’ Or ahead of Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi and Juventus superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo. According to Hazard, Mane, Salah and Van Dijk deserve the top individual prize after leading Liverpool to victory in the
Ballon D’Or: Eden Hazard reveals deserving players to win award
EPL: Gary Neville mocks Man United players after 3-3 draw with Sheffield
Manchester United legend, Gary Neville has criticised Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford and Daniel James for their performance during the Red Devils’ 3-3 draw against Sheffield United in the Premier League on Sunday. Neville branded the trio’s display against Sheffield as a ‘joke’, adding that they lacked front movement against the host. Goals from John Fleck,
EPL: Gary Neville mocks Man United players after 3-3 draw with Sheffield
Highest goal scorers in LaLiga this season unveiled See top 18
Following the conclusion of the Spanish La Liga Match Day 14 fixtures on Sunday, below are the highest goal scorers chasing the golden boot in the Spanish top-flight league. Real Madrid striker, Karim Benzema is presently the highest goal scorer in the La Liga after he scored a goal in his side’s 3-1 victory against
Highest goal scorers in LaLiga this season unveiled See top 18
EPL: Highest goal scorers in Premier League this season See top 18
Ahead of the conclusion of the English Premier League, EPL, Match Day 13 fixtures on Monday night where Aston Villa will take on Newcastle United, below are the highest goal scorers chasing the golden boot in the English top-flight league. Leicester City striker, Jamie Vardy is presently the highest goal scorer in the Premier League
EPL: Highest goal scorers in Premier League this season See top 18
EPL: Arsenal chairman set to step down after 2-2 draw with Southampton
Arsenal chairman, Sir Chips Keswick, is considering stepping down at the club, after Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Southampton. The result left more angry questions at the door of the Gunners’ boardroom after home fans chanted, “we want Emery out” and booed at the final whistle. According to The Athletic, Keswick has been left so upset
EPL: Arsenal chairman set to step down after 2-2 draw with Southampton
Osimhen, Salah, Ndidi make CAF African Player of the Year nominees Full List
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Sunday named a 30-man shortlist for the 2019 African Player of the Year award. Egyptian winger, Mohamed Salah, is joined by Percy Tau of South Africa, Nigeria’s duo of Victor Osimhen and Wilfred Ndidi. Salah beat Liverpool teammate Sadio Mane and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to the prize last year.
Osimhen, Salah, Ndidi make CAF African Player of the Year nominees Full List
EPL: Paul Scholes blasts two Chelsea players, reveals Lampard’s frustration after defeat by Man City
Manchester United legend, Paul Scholes has criticised Chelsea centre-backs, Fikayo Tomori and Kurt Zouma for being nervous on the ball during the Blues’ 2-1 defeat to Manchester City in the Premier League on Saturday evening. He also insisted that Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard will be frustrated with his side’s inability to convert good performances into
EPL: Paul Scholes blasts two Chelsea players, reveals Lampard’s frustration after defeat by Man City
LaLiga: What Zidane said about Bale after Real Madrid’s win over Real Sociedad
Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane has hailed winger, Gareth Bale for his brilliant display in the Los Blancos’ 3-1 win over Real Sociedad in the La Liga on Saturday night. Zidane also urged the club’s supporters to start backing Bale and stop booing the Welsh international. Bale’s commitment to Real Madrid has come under the
LaLiga: What Zidane said about Bale after Real Madrid’s win over Real Sociedad
Hazard performed better than Messi, Ronaldo in last three years – Kulusevski
Parma loanee, Dejan Kulusevski has insisted that Real Madrid ace, Eden Hazard has performed better than Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi and Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo in the last three years. The 19-year-old midfielder believes the Belgium international has been far superior to Messi and Ronaldo, adding that the former Chelsea star is the best player
Hazard performed better than Messi, Ronaldo in last three years – Kulusevski
EPL: How De Bruyne, Mahrez reacted to Man City’s 2-1 victory over Chelsea
Manchester City playmaker, Kevin De Bruyne has reacted to his side’s 2-1 victory over Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday. Two goals from Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez gave Pep Guardiola’s men all three points against Chelsea. However, N’Golo Kante scored a goal for Frank Lampard’s men at the Etihad Stadium. “We had
EPL: How De Bruyne, Mahrez reacted to Man City’s 2-1 victory over Chelsea
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