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McGregor knocked out by Poirier in stunning UFC upset
American underdog Dustin Poirier shook up the world of mixed martial arts Sunday, beating up the legs of Irish superstar Conor McGregor before knocking him out at UFC 257 in Abu Dhabi. “I’m happy but I’m not surprised. I put in the work,” Poirier after the referee stepped in after 2min 32sec of the secondRead More
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Akanni challenges Rohr: Prove your worth with home-based players
By Jacob Ajom Former Nigeria international and one-time Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association, Waidi Akanni is an exciting fellow, whose dreams and thoughts are always about football, a sport he started playing early as a youth. He was a member of the 1985 bronze-winning Flying Eagles squad at the FIFA U20 World CupRead More
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Inter Milan miss chance to go top in Serie A
Inter Milan missed out on the chance to go top in Serie A as coach Antonio Conte was sent off in a 0-0 draw at strugglers Udinese on Saturday. The visitors travelled to Udine on a high after beating title rivals, Juventus, 2-0 last weekend. However, they couldn’t break down the determined hosts, who becameRead More
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Late goals spare Man City blushes at Cheltenham
Late goals by Phil Foden, Gabriel Jesus and Ferran Torres spared Manchester City a shock FA Cup defeat away to fourth-tier Cheltenham as the Premier League giants scraped into round five on Saturday. Alfie May’s 59th-minute goal put Cheltenham agonisingly close to the biggest win in their history on a night of drama at aRead More
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CAF Confederation Cup: Rivers United to face Enyimba in final qualifying round
Rivers United FC have qualified for the final preliminary stage of the CAF Confederation Cup, after defeating Bloemfontein Celtic 3-0. The match was played at the Charles De Gaulles Stadium, Port Novo in Benin Republic on Saturday. Media Officer of the club, Charles Mayuku, said in a statement after the match on Saturday that theRead More
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Conte sent off as Inter Milan lose chance to top Serie A
Antonio Conte saw red as Inter were held to a goalless draw by Udinese and missed out on the chance to overtake Serie A leaders Milan at the midway point of the season Inter beat Juventus 2-0 last weekend to enhance their title credentials but could not follow that up with another win in Saturday’sRead More
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Arteta unsure of Aubameyang return date after ‘really sad’ FA Cup loss
Mikel Arteta was unsure when Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang would return as he reflected on a “really sad” FA Cup elimination for Arsenal. The Gunners went down to a 1-0 defeat at Southampton on Saturday, their hopes of retaining the trophy ended in the fourth round. Arsenal played without captain Aubameyang, who had to leave the teamRead More
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Benitez quits Dalian Yifang due to family, COVID-19
Newcastle boss Steve Bruce hasn’t had much to smile about in recent months, and the announcement that ex-Magpies boss – and former king of the north – Rafael Benitez has left his post at Dalian Yifang will have done little to improve his mood. Benitez has terminated his contract with the Chinese club despite havingRead More
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FA Cup: Southampton knock out holders Arsenal
FA Cup holders Arsenal were knocked out of the competition after a Gabriel Magalhaes own goal gave Southampton the edge in a scrappy game. Arsenal went into the game without star striker Pierre Emerick Aubameyang, who missed the match for personal reasons. Gabriel turned a cross-shot from Kyle Walker-Peters beyond Bernd Leno for the onlyRead More
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We’re not firing now but will keep fighting, insists under pressure Lampard
Frank Lampard is relishing the prospect of leading Chelsea out of a poor run of Premier League form. The 42-year-old former England midfielder’s future at Stamford Bridge has become a hot topic, with Chelsea having lost five of their last eight league matches. Lampard’s emerging side are at home to Luton in the fourth roundRead More
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Chelsea vs Luton Town: Lampard’s squad for FA Cup clash confirmed
Chelsea boss, Frank Lampard, has named the Blues’ squad to face Luton Town in today’s FA Cup fourth round fixture at the Stamford Bridge. According to Football London, Lampard has released a 31-man list to face Luton Town at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea head to the game after losing 2-0 against Leicester City in the Premier …
Chelsea vs Luton Town: Lampard’s squad for FA Cup clash confirmed
Man United vs Liverpool: Klopp hints at starting XI for FA Cup clash
Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp, has hinted that he will field a starting XI that can beat Manchester United in today’s FA Cup fourth round tie. Klopp said that Liverpool wants to win against Man United at Old Trafford because it is a cup game. Klopp’s men head to the game after losing 1-0 to Burnley …
Man United vs Liverpool: Klopp hints at starting XI for FA Cup clash
Chelsea vs Luton: Abramovich identifies former coach as Lampard’s replacement
Chelsea’s hierarchy has identified Leicester City manager, Brendan Rodgers, as a possible replacement for Frank Lampard, if he is fired, according to the UK Mirror. Lampard is fighting for his job at Stamford Bridge, after the Blues slipped seven places in the Premier League in the space of six weeks. Chelsea went top of the …
Chelsea vs Luton: Abramovich identifies former coach as Lampard’s replacement
Man Utd vs Liverpool: Solskjaer reveals player who is happy in his squad
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has admitted that Donny van de Beek is unhappy at the club. Van de Beek has made only nine starts since arriving at Old Trafford in a £35million deal from Ajax in the summer with just two of them in the Premier League. But Solskjaer believes the 23-year-old midfielder …
Man Utd vs Liverpool: Solskjaer reveals player who is happy in his squad
Man Utd vs Liverpool: Mark Hughes predicts FA Cup clash
Manchester United legend, Mark Hughes, has predicted that his former club will knock Liverpool out of the FA Cup on Sunday. An in-form Red Devils face Jurgen Klopp’s men at Old Trafford in the fourth round of the FA Cup. While United have climbed to the top of the Premier League table in recent weeks, …
Man Utd vs Liverpool: Mark Hughes predicts FA Cup clash
Man United vs Liverpool: Michael Owen predicts FA Cup clash
Former Premier League striker, Michael Owen, has predicted Liverpool to beat Manchester United in today’s FA Cup fourth round clash. Owen, a former Manchester United and Liverpool star, believes Jurgen Klopp’s side can claim the victory against the Red Devils at Old Trafford to book their place in the FA Cup fifth round. Liverpool head …
Man United vs Liverpool: Michael Owen predicts FA Cup clash
FA Cup: Alan Smith blasts two Arsenal players after 1-0 defeat to Southampton
Former Arsenal forward, Alan Smith, has slammed the club’s players, Willian and Nicolas Pepe following the club’s FA Cup 1-0 defeat to Southampton on Saturday. Smith said Willian and Pepe are the ‘big problems’ for their manager, Mikel Arteta because they are not performing well for the Gunners. Willian and Pepe both started for Arsenal …
FA Cup: Alan Smith blasts two Arsenal players after 1-0 defeat to Southampton
FA Cup: Arteta under fire for selecting Willian, Pepe in 1-0 defeat to Southampton
Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has questioned Mikel Arteta’s selection as the team crashed out of the FA Cup on Saturday. The Gunners lost 1-0 to Southampton at Saint Marys, meaning they won’t defend the trophy they won in Arteta’s first season. Arteta made seven changes to the side that beat Newcastle on Monday for the …
FA Cup: Arteta under fire for selecting Willian, Pepe in 1-0 defeat to Southampton
FA Cup: Arteta speaks on Willian, Pepe’s performances in 1-0 defeat to Southampton
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has refused to criticise Nicolas Pepe and Willian, following their 1-0 defeat to Southampton in the FA Cup on Saturday. Kyle Walker-Peters’ first-half cross deflected via Gabriel for the only goal of the match. Willian, one of the club’s highest earners and record signing Pepe were both singled out by fans …
FA Cup: Arteta speaks on Willian, Pepe’s performances in 1-0 defeat to Southampton
Transfer: Fenerbahce gives Ozil conditions to join training on Sunday
Fenerbahce will allow Mesut Ozil take part in a light training session on Sunday, if he passes his medical and posts a negative COVID-19 result, SportingLife reports. Ozil has been in quarantine since he flew in from London to complete his move from Arsenal. The 33-year-old’s period of quarantine in Turkey ended on Friday and …
Transfer: Fenerbahce gives Ozil conditions to join training on Sunday
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