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Manchester giants seek derby delight as Liverpool threaten to burst beyond reach
Both sides of the Manchester divide will be hoping some derby delight can add impetus to disappointing seasons when City host United on Saturday, while Liverpool travel to Bournemouth aiming to surge further clear at the top of the Premier League.
Manchester United got a badly needed win for manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Wednesday, inflicting a first defeat as Tottenham manager on Jose Mourinho as the Portuguese returned to Old Trafford.
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Rainoil Tennis Open: Imeh, Emmanuel power into quarterfinals
Two tennis players, Joseph Imeh and Sylvester Emmanuel, have qualified for the quarterfinals in their respective games in the ongoing Rainoil Tennis Open, men single defending champion.
Christian Paul, who was seeded 13, Imeh had to dig in deep to win at 7/6 (3), 5/1 to move closer to the title race.
It was at a tight first set, and Paul’s level tailed off in the second set as he retired due to injury.
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Leading English Premier League scorers
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Leading English Premier League scorers after Thursday’s matches:
14: Vardy (Leicester)
11: Abraham (Chelsea)
10: Aubameyang (Arsenal)
9: Aguero (Man City), Mane (Liverpool), Rashford (Man Utd)
8: Ings (Southampton), Pukki (Norwich), Sterling (Man City)
7: Kane (Tottenham)
6: Barnes (Burnley), Jimenez (Wolverhampton), Salah (Liverpool), Wilson (Bournemouth), Wood (Burnley)
5: Alli (Tottenham), De Bruyne (Man City), Gabriel Jesus (Man City), Lacazette (Arsenal), Maddison (Leicester), Maupay (Brighton), Mount (Chelsea), Mousset (Sheff Utd), Pulisic (Chelsea), Richarlison (Everton), B.
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‘At 19 he is already a star’ – Ibrahimovic compares Mbappe with Ronaldo
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has said Kylian Mbappe is the first player to excite him to the same extent as Brazilian striker Ronaldo.
Nicknamed ‘El Fenomeno’, Ronaldo enjoyed a superb career in Europe and represented the likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid, Inter and AC Milan.
The former striker also played a pivotal role for Brazil as they won the 2002 World Cup, and only Miroslav Klose has netted more goals in the history of the tournament.
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Racism: ’ – Lukaku and Smalling condemn ‘Black Friday’ headline
Romelu Lukaku and Chris Smalling have both released statements following Thursday’s ‘Black Friday’ headline in Corrie dello Sport.
The Italian newspaper ran a photo of the pair on the front page of Thursday’s edition of the newspaper to preview the former Manchester United players coming head to head the following day in Inter’s game with Roma, and accompanied the story with the headline: ‘Black Friday’.
Both Inter and Roma have come out on social media to criticize the heading and Lukaku and Smalling have since followed suit.
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BREAKING: Everton sack Marco Silva after 18-month in charge
Everton have finally run out of patience with coach Marco Silva following a humiliating defeat to archrivals, Liverpool Wednesday night.
The 5-2 thrashing at Anfield climax the end of Silva’s 18-month reign as Toffees boss.
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Brighton and Hove Albion’s Balogun calls for collective effort to fight racism
Brighton and Hove Albion centre-back Leon Balogun believed fighting racism requires collective responsibility.
The defender suffered racial abuse in 2018 during his time with German Bundesliga side Mainz 05, where he was subjected to monkey chants from Hannover fans.
ALSO READ:Salzburg boss Marsch lauds Liverpool’s Klopp as world’s best coach
The Nigeria international wants fans, coaches as well as players, who are not targeted to show their support.
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Salzburg boss Marsch lauds Liverpool’s Klopp as world’s best coach
Jurgen Klopp has been hailed as the world’s best coach by Salzburg boss Jesse Marsch, whose side are preparing to face Liverpool in a crunch Champions League clash.
Liverpool hold an eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League after 15 games, having missed out on the title by one point last season.
That disappointment was tempered by victory in the Champions League, as the Reds claimed their sixth European Cup title.
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Roma criticizes racist ‘Black Friday’ headline featuring Lukaku & Smalling
Roma have called out Corriere dello Sport for publishing a piece headlined ‘Black Friday’ that is centred around the club’s trip to San Siro in a clash that will see former Manchester United team-mates Chris Smalling and Romelu Lukaku go head to head.
It has been suggested that the headline was intended to be a play on words following last week’s day of cut-price sales that shares the same title, insinuating that both clubs picked up bargain buys when bringing the players in from Old Trafford.
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Everton set to sack Silva as Moyes prepares for shock return
Everton are poised to sack Marco Silva following their Merseyside derby humiliation, with David Moyes primed for a surprise return to Goodison Park.
Silva’s time as Blues boss looks to be up following Wednesday night’s 5-2 drubbing at the hands of Premier League leaders Liverpool. With Southampton beating Norwich, Everton slipped into the bottom three as a result.
They have now lost nine of their last 13 league games and picked up just 14 points from 15 matches so far this season.
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EPL: What Mesut Ozil did after Arsenal’s 2-1 loss to Brighton
Arsenal playmaker, Mesut Ozil, was caught by television cameras shouting ‘Laca’ immediately after his side’s 2-1 defeat to Brighton in the Premier League on Thursday night, before the midfielder gestured angrily towards the Gunners’ bench. Ozil stormed down the tunnel but continued to look annoyed as he walked past Arsenal’s interim assistant manager, Per Mertesacker,
EPL: What Mesut Ozil did after Arsenal’s 2-1 loss to Brighton
EPL: David Luiz identifies Arsenal’s major problem after 2-1 defeat to Brighton
Arsenal defender, David Luiz has identified the club’s major problem following their 2-1 defeat to Brighton in the Premier League on Thursday night at the Emirates Stadium. Accordig to Luiz, the Gunners need to be consistent in their playing and improve on ‘their first attacker and first defender’. Brighton opened scoring in the first-half through
EPL: David Luiz identifies Arsenal’s major problem after 2-1 defeat to Brighton
EPL: Everton confirms Ferguson’s appointment after Marco Silva’s sack
Everton has appointed Duncan Ferguson to temporarily take charge of the club as they begin their search for a manager after sacking Marco Silva. Silva, who had been under intense pressure, was sacked after losses against Leicester and a 5-2 hammering by Liverpool on Wednesday. A statement from Everton confirming Ferguson’s appointment read: “Everton Football
EPL: Everton confirms Ferguson’s appointment after Marco Silva’s sack
EPL: Per Mertesacker under attack after Arsenal 2-1 defeat to Brighton
Former Arsenal captain, Tony Adams has criticised Per Mertesacker after the Gunners were defeated 2-1 at home by Brighton on Thursday. Adams is not happy over Mertesacker’s decision to join Freddie Ljungberg’s coaching staff following Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat to Brighton. Mertesacker, who made 221 appearances for Arsenal as a player, was appointed the club’s academy
EPL: Per Mertesacker under attack after Arsenal 2-1 defeat to Brighton
EPL: Gary Lineker mocks Mourinho after Tottenham’s 2-1 loss to Manchester United
Former England professional footballer, Gary Lineker, has mocked Tottenham manager, Jose Mourinho after his side suffered a 2-1 defeat by Manchester United in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Wednesday night. Mourinho, a former Manchester United boss, took his Spurs side to Old Trafford to take on the Red Devils in the Premier League
EPL: Gary Lineker mocks Mourinho after Tottenham’s 2-1 loss to Manchester United
EPL: Lampard reveals one Chelsea player he is excited about
Chelsea boss, Frank Lampard, has revealed one player he is excited about after their 2-1 win over Aston Villa on Wednesday night. Lampard said he is excited about USA international Christian Pulisic, who has been settling into life at Stamford Bridge this season after having completed his move from Borussia Dortmund in the summer. The
EPL: Lampard reveals one Chelsea player he is excited about
EPL: Tony Adams reacts as Ozil rants at Lacazette, others after Arsenal 2-1 loss to Brighton
Former Arsenal player, Tony Adams has defended midfielder, Mesut Ozil after the German appeared to launch a rant at striker, Alexandre Lacazette following their 2-1 defeat to Brighton on Thursday. Arsenal were beaten 2-1 at home by Brighton, leaving caretaker coach, Freddie Ljungberg still searching for his first win since he replaced Unai Emery last
EPL: Tony Adams reacts as Ozil rants at Lacazette, others after Arsenal 2-1 loss to Brighton
EPL: What Bellerin said about Freddie Ljungberg, Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat to Brighton
Arsenal defender, Hector Bellerin has insisted that interim manager, Freddie Ljungberg, has added a lot of energy to the Gunners’ dressing room. He also reacted to Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat to Brighton in the Premier League on Thursday night at the Emirates Stadium. Brighton defeated Ljungberg’s men, thanks to two goals from Adam Webster and Neal
EPL: What Bellerin said about Freddie Ljungberg, Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat to Brighton
EPL: Why we beat Arsenal 2-1 at Emirates Stadium – Brighton coach, Potter
Brighton manager, Graham Potter has disclosed that his team defeated Arsenal 2-1 in the Premier League at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday night because his players ‘did really well’ against the Gunners during the first half of the encounter. Goals from Adam Webster and Neal Maupay gave Potter’s men all three points against Arsenal. However,
EPL: Why we beat Arsenal 2-1 at Emirates Stadium – Brighton coach, Potter
EPL: What Freddie Ljungberg said after Arsenal’s 2-1 loss to Brighton at Emirates
Arsenal interim manager, Freddie Ljungberg has reacted to his side’s 2-1 defeat to Brighton in the Premier League on Thursday night at the Emirates Stadium. Brighton opened scoring in the first-half through Adam Webster but Alexandre Lacazette equalised for the Gunners in the 50 minutes of the encounter. Neal Maupay then scored a late goal
EPL: What Freddie Ljungberg said after Arsenal’s 2-1 loss to Brighton at Emirates
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