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Arteta owes fans ’honest explanation’ over Ozil’s exile – Agent
The agent of Mesut Ozil has told Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta that fans deserve “an honest explanation” over the midfielder’s exile from the team. Ozil has been omitted from the Gunners’ Premier League and Europa League squads, meaning he is effectively excluded from first-team action until at least January, when changes to the player listsRead More
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Happy birthday greatest No. 9, Rashidi Yekini’s daughter celebrates football icon
Yemi Yekini, the daughter of late Rashidi Yekini, one of Nigeria’s greatest football stars, has sent out a posthumous birthday greeting to her father, describing him as one of the greatest strikers to have played for Nigeria.
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Moyes asks why fans can watch West Ham in cinema but not stadium
David Moyes has called on British authorities to explain why fans cannot watch West Ham’s match against Manchester City at the London Stadium when they can watch it at a nearby cinema. A cinema in a shopping centre just a 10-minute walk from the ground is showing Saturday’s match, which can also be watched inRead More
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Iheanacho scores as Leceister begin Europa campaign with 3-0 over Zorya
James Maddison, Harvey Barnes and Kelechi Iheanacho all scored as Leicester City began their Europa League campaign with a routine 3-0 win over Zorya Luhansk. In their first meeting with Ukrainian opposition, Leicester had to withstand a sharp start from their Group G rivals at the King Power Stadium on Thursday. However, Maddison’s 29th-minute effortRead More
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Tunisia football dispute ends in street protest
Businesses in the town of Chebba in southeastern Tunisia did not open on Monday as a disagreement over football escalated into an angry protest. Supporters of the local football club burned tyres and blocked roads protesting its exclusion from the national league by Tunisia’s football federation. “We are against the injustice in our club andRead More
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EUROPA LEAGUE: Arteta warns Leno after error in 2-1 win over Rapid Vienna
Mikel Arteta had a warning for Bernd Leno and Arsenal after the goalkeeper’s mistake almost proved costly in Thursday’s clash with Rapid Vienna. Two goals in four minutes from David Luiz and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang secured a 2-1 win to start the Gunners’ Europa League campaign after Taxiarchis Fountas had put the home side ahead in Austria.Read More
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Maitland-Niles insists Arsenal players are behind Ozil
Mesut Ozil still has the full backing of Arsenal’s players, despite the playmaker missing out on the Gunners’ 25-man Premier League squad, according to Ainsley Maitland-Niles. Ozil, who was not included in Arsenal’s Europa League squad, has also failed to secure a place in Mikel Arteta’s selection for the top-flight campaign. The 32-year-old has notRead More
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EUROPA LEAGUE: Milan seal impressive 3-1 victory away at Celtic
Rade Krunic opened his Milan goalscoring account as the in-form Serie A giants won 3-1 at Celtic in their Europa League Group H opener. Bosnian midfielder Krunic headed the first and Brahim Diaz scored a neat second for the Rossoneri, before Jens Hauge added a late third, as they produced an efficient performance in Glasgow against the ScottishRead More
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AZ Alkmaar stun Napoli despite COVID-19 blow
AZ Alkmaar overcame the loss of 13 players with positive COVID-19 tests to secure a shock 1-0 win at Napoli as the Europa League group stage got underway on Thursday. The Dutch side were under pressure for the whole game as Napoli dominated possession and peppered their goal. But Dani de Wit scored in theRead More
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Messi preventing Griezmann from expressing himself at Barca – Wenger
Lionel Messi is preventing Antoine Griezmann from expressing himself at Barcelona as the Frenchman continues to be overshadowed by the superstar captain, according to Arsene Wenger. Griezmann arrived from LaLiga rivals Atletico Madrid in a blockbuster €120million transfer last year but he has struggled to establish himself alongside Messi at Camp Nou. An unused substituteRead More
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Match Day 6: Three key Premier League matches to watch this weekend
The Premier League match enters week six as we look forward to mouthwatering games at the weekend. Chelsea would take on Manchester United, the same as Liverpool would be in action against the Blades. The midweek games were frenetic to watch, just like Arsenal came from a goal down to seal a 2-1 away win …
Match Day 6: Three key Premier League matches to watch this weekend
Arsenal vs Leicester City: Arteta provides update on Willian, Ceballos, others
Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta, has provided the latest update on Willian and Dani Ceballos ahead of his side’s Premier League clash with Leicester City on Sunday night at Emirates. Willian and Ceballos both missed Arsenal’s Europa League 2-1 victory against Rapid Vienna on Thursday due to a slight calf issue and ankle bruising respectively. Speaking …
Arsenal vs Leicester City: Arteta provides update on Willian, Ceballos, others
Manchester United vs. Chelsea: Three significant points ahead of the weekend showdown
Manchester United would lock horns with Frank Lampard’s side as the Premier League gets hot by the day. The match will be laden with expectations as Chelsea would be seeking for result away at Old Trafford. It’s not a surprise as United could be tipped as favourites based on bookmakers rating and match odds. But …
Manchester United vs. Chelsea: Three significant points ahead of the weekend showdown
Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Zidane predicts El Clasico clash
Real Madrid boss, Zinedine Zidane, has predicted a ‘difficult’ clash when his team face Barcelona in today’s La Liga El Clasico tie at Camp Nou. Zidane explained that Barcelona is a team that is always strong with every coach they had so far. According to him, Barca will always be Barca, adding that the Catalan …
Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Zidane predicts El Clasico clash
End SARS: Super Eagles told to boycott 2021 Nations Cup qualifying matches
Super Eagles midfielder, John Ogu has called on his national teammates to boycott the 2021 African Cup of nations qualifying matches as their contribution to the #EndSARS protests. Ogu suggested that there was no point representing the country when the politicians are treating them so badly. “I feel like this is the best thing to …
End SARS: Super Eagles told to boycott 2021 Nations Cup qualifying matches
I would manage a team against Arsenal – Wenger
Legendary Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has admitted he could manage a team against his former club. Wenger left the Gunners job in 2018 after 22 years in charge. Although the 71-year-old admits he still has a soft spot for Arsenal, he made it clear he would have no qualms being in the opposite dugout. “It …
I would manage a team against Arsenal – Wenger
Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Why El Clasico clash will be ‘strange’ – Koeman
Barcelona boss, Ronald Koeman, has said that his side’s La Liga El Clasico clash against Real Madrid on Saturday will be ‘strange’ because it will be played in an empty stadium without fans. Koeman also revealed that he expects more pressure when Barcelona face Real Madrid at Camp Nou. Koeman’s men head to the game …
Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Why El Clasico clash will be ‘strange’ – Koeman
West Ham vs Man City: Guardiola team’s plane develops problem during trip to London
Manchester City’s team flight to London was rerouted, after an aircraft fault on the eve of their Premier League clash at West Ham. Sportsmail reports there an issue with the anti-skid braking system on board and this meant the plane which was carrying the squad and backroom staff, had to divert. They were due at …
West Ham vs Man City: Guardiola team’s plane develops problem during trip to London
Manchester United vs. Chelsea: Who wins the Premier League clash
Manchester United will welcome Chelsea at Old Trafford this weekend for Match Day six of the Premier League season in the English top flight. Both sides had contrasting outings in midweek with the Red Devils getting the better of French giants PSG 1-2 away from home. They achieved the feat, all credit to Axel Tuanzebe …
Manchester United vs. Chelsea: Who wins the Premier League clash
EPL: Berbatov predicts West Ham vs Man City, Man Utd vs Chelsea, Liverpool vs Sheffield
Former Manchester United striker, Dimitar Berbatov, has predicted some of the Match Day 6 matches that will be played in the Premier League this weekend. It was a largely successful week for English clubs in Europe, but the focus returns to domestic football with some intriguing fixtures. Speaking with BetFair, Berbatov said he expects Man …
EPL: Berbatov predicts West Ham vs Man City, Man Utd vs Chelsea, Liverpool vs Sheffield
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