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Venus Williams pulls out of Brisbane International
Venus Williams pulled out of the season-opening Brisbane International on Wednesday after a “setback” during practice. The American veteran said she still hoped to play at the Adelaide International later this month ahead of the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of the year. “Unfortunately I will not be starting my season in Brisbane dueRead More
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Brighton v Chelsea: Seagulls eye top half (Match Preview)
Back-to-back home victories for Brighton & Hove Albion following their 2-0 win against AFC Bournemouth could take them into the top half. Fourth-placed Chelsea are seeking their eighth away win of the season and a league double over Brighton, after triumphing 2-0 at Stamford Bridge in September. Team news Graham Potter has no fresh injuryRead More
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West Ham v AFC Bournemouth: Moyes set for return (Match Preview)
David Moyes will hope to make a winning start to his second spell as West Ham United manager, with the Hammers in 17th place, just one point and position above the relegation zone. AFC Bournemouth are looking to end a run of seven defeats in nine matches, which has seen them slip to 16th place,Read More
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Ozil can’t rescue Arsenal on his own, says Arteta
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta believes the polarising figure of Mesut Ozil can be key in resurrecting the club’s season, but the German star cannot do it on his own. Ozil, 31, who was recently tipped to be heading for the exit door at the Emirates, was accorded a standing ovation on Sunday by fans despiteRead More
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Emery names one Arsenal player that didn’t say goodbye
Unai Emery says that Lucas Torreira was the only Arsenal player that didn’t say goodbye because he was “receiving a massage”. The Uruguayan did message wishing his former boss all the best after Emery was sacked by the Gunners at the end of November. The poor run has continued without Emery as Arsenal now haveRead More
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Fernandes drops huge hint over Spurs move with ‘Mourinho keen’
Bruno Fernandes has lifted the lid on his failed move to Tottenham during the summer transfer window and has hinted he could be open to a transfer in January. The Sporting Lisbon playmaker was heavily tipped to move to north London before the summer transfer deadline, but the switch never materialised – despite the playerRead More
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Akwa United target Jigawa Golden Stars scalp in Kano
Akwa United have played their last three games on their home turf, the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, but only few persons tend to remember that on one of those occasions, the Promise Keepers were actually the “visitors.” That was in the match against their newly promoted city rivals Dakkada FC, the team they share theirRead More
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Plateau United still on course despite Warriors battering, says Maikaba
League leaders Plateau United were handed some rude awakening by Abia Warriors in their Match Day 11 contest at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Sunday when Warriors breached their line three times, the most in a single game so far this season. Abdu Maikaba’s jogo-bonito cake had pure sand poured on it – pun intendedRead More
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NPFL: Sunshine’s Suleiman overlooks disappointment against Dakkada FC
In a game that showed the importance of a goalkeeper’s safe pair of hands to the team, Sunshine Stars’ Soliu Suleiman picked up positives from his sides 1-1 draw against Dakkada FC to set personal target for the season. The Owena Whales goalie and his opposite number, Thomas Omokhudu pulled off great saves during Sunday’sRead More
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Cooper rallies FC IfeanyiUbah stars on attacking precision
With goals seemingly difficult to come by at their hitherto fortress at the Ifeanyi Ubah Stadium, Nnewi one of the defenders of the FC Ifeanyiubah, Ikenna Cooper has implored the Anambra Warriors attackers to shoot more with precision while in their opponents’ goal area than they are doing presently after another laboured home win againstRead More
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Transfer: Lampard gives Chelsea board ‘go ahead’ to sign 23-year-old forward
Chelsea Manager, Frank Lampard, has reportedly permitted the club’s board to sign Lyon forward, Moussa Dembele in this January transfer window. According to Sky Sports, Lampard, who has compared Dembele to Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba in private, has been keeping close tabs on the 23-year-old star. The newspaper reports that the Blues boss is keen
Transfer: Lampard gives Chelsea board ‘go ahead’ to sign 23-year-old forward
EPL: Lampard reveals how Chelsea can catch up with Liverpool
Chelsea boss, Frank Lampard, has said they have to get their recruitment right, if they hope to close the gap with Liverpool in the future, Goal reports. Lampard is targeting players like Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho, Bournemouth defender, Nathan Ake, RB Leipzig’s Timo Wener and Crystal Palace’s Wilfried Zaha. The Blues are free to do
EPL: Lampard reveals how Chelsea can catch up with Liverpool
Anthony Joshua reveals plan to knock out Deontay Wilder
Anthony Joshua has revealed he is aiming to pull off a ruthless early knockout win over Deontay Wilder, if they eventually meet in an undisputed world title fight in 2020. Both boxers hold all four titles between them, with Joshua regaining his WBA ‘Super’, IBF and WBO belts in a rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr.
Anthony Joshua reveals plan to knock out Deontay Wilder
EPL: Guardiola names best Premier League team of decade, gives reason
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has named his side as the best Premier League team of the last decade. According to Guardiola, in terms of points, goals, titles and everything, Man City are the best club in the English top-flight league. “I think this club, in the last decade, was the best team,” Guardiola was
EPL: Guardiola names best Premier League team of decade, gives reason
Germany give NFF conditions to play Super Eagles in international friendly
The German Football Association has given the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) conditions, which must be met before its national team can play the Super Eagles in an international friendly this year. Sporting Life reports that one of the conditions, is that the game will be played in Germany. The NFF must also guarantee the availability
Germany give NFF conditions to play Super Eagles in international friendly
Arsenal vs Manchester United: Livescore from EPL clash at The Emirates
Arsenal begin 2020 with a home fixture against Manchester United in the Premier League. The Gunners ended 2019 with a crushing 2-1 defeat to Chelsea at the Emirates and will be looking to bounce back. United on the other hand, are now four points behind the top four places and will seek to compound Arsenal’s
Arsenal vs Manchester United: Livescore from EPL clash at The Emirates
EPL: Wenger speaks on Liverpool going unbeaten, winning title this season
Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has disclosed that Liverpool are on course to go unbeaten and win the Premier League title this season. Liverpool wrapped up their 17th win of the campaign with a 4-0 win over second-placed Leicester City on Boxing Day. The Reds have only dropped points against Manchester United so far this
EPL: Wenger speaks on Liverpool going unbeaten, winning title this season
EPL: Arteta singles out player he wants to build Arsenal team around
Arsenal head coach, Mikel Arteta, has admitted he is looking to build his side around Mesut Ozil. Arteta said he was not surprised by Ozil’s energetic display against Chelsea, having been impressed by the German’s “willing” performances in training. The Spaniard has now said he wants to structure his team, to bring out the best
EPL: Arteta singles out player he wants to build Arsenal team around
EPL: Chelsea suffer double injury blow ahead of Brighton clash
Chelsea will be without defenders, Marcos Alonso and Reece James, when they take on Brighton in today’s Premier League fixture at the Falmer Stadium due to injuries. Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, confirmed this during his pre-match press conference on Tuesday. Lampard’s men head to the game following a 2-1 victory over Arsenal in their last
EPL: Chelsea suffer double injury blow ahead of Brighton clash
EPL: Mourinho reveals Tottenham players that are frustrated
Tottenham manager, Jose Mourinho, has claimed his attacking players must be “very frustrated”, by how the team are conceding goals. Spurs were held to a 2-2 draw by Norwich City on Saturday. Since Mourinho’s arrival in November, Spurs have kept just one clean sheet in eight Premier League matches. While they have scored 18 goals,
EPL: Mourinho reveals Tottenham players that are frustrated
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