Sports News Today Headlines Tuesday 15th September 2020

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Lampard pleased with Kepa’s Brighton performance, absolves him of blame

Frank Lampard insists he is happy with Kepa Arrizabalaga despite him conceding another long-range goal in Chelsea’s 3-1 win over Brighton and Hove Albion. Chelsea followed a close season of ambitious transfer statements with a win after second-half goals from Reece James and Kurt Zouma secured the points, Lucas Trossard having cancelled out Jorginho’s 23rd-minuteRead More
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BOXING: Wilder retains WBC No 1 spot, Whyte drops after Povetkin loss

  Last month’s shocker at Matchroom’s Fight Camp has created a shuffle of names in the WBC’s latest heavyweight rankings. Dillian Whyte, who coming in was the WBC’s mandatory challenger and interim-champion, was brutally knocked out in the fifth round by Alexander Povetkin. While Povetkin captured the WBC’s interim-title, the sanctioning body president, Mauricio Sulaiman,Read More
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Lampard laughs off Klopp’s Chelsea spending jibe

Chelsea coach Frank Lampard says he is amused rather than annoyed by  Jurgen Klopp’s criticism of his summer spending, pointing out that Liverpool splashed the cash on the road to Premier League glory. Lampard has invested around £200 million ($257 million) on Timo Werner, Kai Havertz, Hakim Ziyech and Ben Chilwell, with Thiago Silva arrivingRead More
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PSG stand by Neymar after Marseille red card

Paris Saint-Germain said Monday the club “strongly supports” Neymar after the Brazil forward insisted he was the victim of racist abuse following his red card in Sunday’s defeat to Marseille. Neymar will discover his punishment on Wednesday for being one of five players sent off following a brawl at the end of the game. “ParisRead More
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United may have to wait for Klopp, Guardiola departures to win titles – Neville

Manchester United may have to wait until Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola leave Liverpool and Manchester City respectively before they win another Premier League title, according to Gary Neville. Not since legendary manager Alex Ferguson’s final campaign at Old Trafford in 2012-13 have United lifted the top-flight crown, finishing in the top two just onceRead More
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US OPEN: Thiem overpowers Zverev to claim maiden grand slam title

Austria’s Dominic Thiem finally claimed his first Grand Slam title with a stunning comeback to beat Germany’s Alexander Zverev 2-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 7-6(6) in the U.S. Open final on Sunday. The 27-year-old world number three, beaten in his first three Grand Slam finals, started as favourite in this brutal and nerve-jangling match. But heRead More
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Neymar, four others sent off in stormy Le Classique, as Marseille trump PSG 1-0

Olympique Marseille earned a smash-and-grab 1-0 win at Ligue 1 champions Paris St-Germain (PSG) on Sunday in a match which saw five players sent off and two goals disallowed. Forward Florian Thauvin struck in the 31st minute of a pulsating though ill-tempered match at the Parc des Princes for Marseille’s first league win over PSG sinceRead More
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Serena withdraws from WTA clay-court tournament with Achilles strain

Serena Williams withdrew from the WTA clay-court tournament that begins Monday in Rome due to a left Achilles tendon injury sustained in her US Open semi-final defeat, the tour announced Saturday. Williams, chasing her record-tying 24th Grand Slam single crown, lost to Victoria Azarenka in three sets on Thursday on the Arthur Ashe Stadium hardcourt.Read More
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Football: English Premier League results

English Premier League results on Sunday: West Brom 0 Leicester 3 (Castagne 56, Vardy 74-pen, 84-pen) Tottenham 0 Everton 1 (Calvert-Lewin 55) Played Saturday Crystal Palace 1 (Zaha 13) Southampton 0 Fulham 0 Arsenal 3 (Lacazette 9, Gabriel 49, Aubameyang 57) ALSO READ: Salah hat-trick saves Liverpool, Arsenal cruise as Premier League returns Liverpool 4 (SalahRead More
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Rodgers backs Vardy for another big season as Leicester bounce back

Brendan Rodgers believes Jamie Vardy will again be among the Premier League’s most prolific strikers this season after he scored twice from the penalty spot in Leicester’s 3-0 win at West Brom on Sunday. The Foxes bounced back from a disappointing end to last season to get their new Premier League campaign off to aRead More
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Brighton vs Chelsea: Lampard reacts to Loftus-Cheek’s performance

Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has defended Ruben Loftus-Cheek following his poor display against Brighton on Monday night. The 24-year-old made only his third start in 2020 and played in a more advanced role ahead of Jorginho and N’Golo Kante in midfield. However, Loftus-Cheek was taken off and replaced by Ross Barkley in the 61st minute, …
Brighton vs Chelsea: Lampard reacts to Loftus-Cheek’s performance

Barcelona put 12 players up for sale following Messi’s decision

Barcelona have put at least, 12 players up for sale, including Luis Suarez, Martin Braithwaite and Samuel Umtiti, according to Mundo Deportivo. New manager, Ronald Koeman, is expected to oversee a mass clear out at the Nou Camp before his first season with the club. This follows Lionel Messi’s decision to remain with Barca for …
Barcelona put 12 players up for sale following Messi’s decision

Brighton vs Chelsea: I played against three massive defenders – Timo Werner reacts to 3-1 win

Chelsea striker, Timo Werner, has reacted to his side’s 3-1 victory against Brighton in the Premier League on Monday night. Werner, who joined Chelsea from RB Leipzig earlier this summer, said he played against three massive Brighton defenders, adding that the Premier League encounter was tough. Chelsea defeated Brighton at the Amex Stadium, thanks to …
Brighton vs Chelsea: I played against three massive defenders – Timo Werner reacts to 3-1 win

Liverpool defender leaves Anfield for new club ahead of Chelsea clash

Liverpool have confirmed that their defender, Tony Gallacher, has left the club to join Toronto FC on a loan deal ahead of their Premier League clash with Chelsea on Sunday. Gallacher, 21, made his senior debut for Liverpool last season as he played the full 90 minutes of their Carabao Cup quarter-final against Aston Villa. …
Liverpool defender leaves Anfield for new club ahead of Chelsea clash

EPL: Man Utd told to hijack Man City’s £80m transfer target

Former Arsenal star, Ian Wright, has urged Manchester United to battle Manchester City for £80m rated Napoli defender, Kalidou Koulibaly. Wright said that Man United’s current backline is weak. He added that they need to improve their defence, if they are to stand any chance of challenging for this season’s Premier League title, by signing …
EPL: Man Utd told to hijack Man City’s £80m transfer target

Brighton vs Chelsea: Lampard rates Kai Havertz, Wener after their first EPL game

Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has said there is more to come from new boys, Kai Havertz and Timo Werner, after they both made their debut in the 3-1 win over Brighton on Monday. Lampard handed full debuts to his new German duo, as the Blues got their Premier League campaign off to a winning start. …
Brighton vs Chelsea: Lampard rates Kai Havertz, Wener after their first EPL game

Brighton vs Chelsea: Gary Neville disagrees with Lampard over comments on Kepa

Former Manchester United captain, Gary Neville, has disagreed with Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, over his comments about goalkeeper, Kepa Arrizabalaga, following the Blues’ Premier League 3-1 victory against Brighton on Monday night. Kepa, who is currently under-fire at Stamford Bridge due to his performances for Lampard’s side, was given a start in Chelsea’s first Premier …
Brighton vs Chelsea: Gary Neville disagrees with Lampard over comments on Kepa

Mourinho facing dressing room backlash after calling Tottenham players “lazy”

Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho, is facing a dressing room backlash after branding his players as “lazy”. Defender Ben Davies has insisted the 1-0 defeat to Everton, was not due to a lack of effort. But the UK Mirror reports that other members of the squad have been left annoyed by Mourinho’s remarks and feel …
Mourinho facing dressing room backlash after calling Tottenham players “lazy”

EPL: Werner, Pulisic doubtful for Chelsea’s game against Liverpool

Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, might be without Timo Werner and Christian Pulisic, for their next Premier League clash against Liverpool. Werner suffered a dead leg on his debut against Brighton on Monday, while Christian Pulisic has had a setback. Lampard’s side began the season with a 3-1 win at the Amex Stadium. Werner picked up …
EPL: Werner, Pulisic doubtful for Chelsea’s game against Liverpool

Depay set for medicals after Barcelona agree £28m deal

Barcelona have agreed a £28m deal with Lyon for Memphis Depay, according to SportsMail. Ronald Koeman has been keen on bringing in the 26-year-old, who he knows very well from his time in charge of the Dutch national team. Depay is set to travel to Spain in the coming days to complete a medical and …
Depay set for medicals after Barcelona agree £28m deal

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