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LeBron James scores 21 as Lakers snap losing streak
LeBron James scored a team high 21 points and equalled his season best of 16 assists as the Los Angeles Lakers snapped a four game losing streak with a 128-120 win over Portland on Saturday. “We just wanted to play well,” Jame said. “We just try to play the right way, sharing the ball onRead More
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‘They don’t care!’ – Guardiola slams Premier League over scheduling
Pep Guardiola has hit out at the scheduling demands made by the Premier League, claiming that the organisation isn’t interested in player wellbeing when drawing up its plans. Manchester City, who have all but fallen out of contention to retain their title, host Sheffield United on Sunday just 40 hours after a 3-2 defeat atRead More
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Iheanacho continues imperious form for Leicester City
Kelechi Iheanacho scored his third Premier League goal of the season for Leicester City in their 2-1 victory against West Ham United on Saturday. The Nigeria international was handed his third start and fourth league appearance at London Stadium and made a key impact for the Foxes. The 23-year-old striker put ?Brendan Rodgers’ men inRead More
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Brazilian striker, Hulk, splits with wife of 12 years, dates children’s cousin
By Lawal Sherifat Brazilian Striker, Givanildo Vieira de Sousa, popularly known as Hulk splits with the wife of 12 years and begins to date her niece. The striker who currently plays for Chinese Super League side Shanghai SIPG reportedly splits with wife, Iran, in July 2019 after 12 years of marriage. The 33 years oldRead More
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Roberto Moreno replaces sacked Jardim at Monaco
Leonardo Jardim has been fired by Monaco just over a year since he was previously sent packing and replaced by former Spain coach Roberto Moreno, the club announced on Saturday To general surprise, the 45-year-old was reappointed in January, just three months after he was sacked and replaced by Thierry Henry, who oversaw a disastrousRead More
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Breaking: West Ham sack Pellegrini after Leicester loss
West Ham has announced the sack of Manuel Pellegrini from his role as head coach of the Premier League side after a run of disappointing results, the latest being a 1-2 loss to Leicester City. A statement on the club’s website confirming the sack reads, “It is with great disappointment that we’ve had to make thisRead More
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Leicester bounce back to beat West Ham, Spurs stumble at Norwich
A much-changed Leicester bounced back from a Boxing Day thrashing by Liverpool to beat West Ham 2-1 on Saturday as Tottenham’s charge towards the Premier League top four stalled in a 2-2 draw at Norwich. Leicester had taken just one point from their previous three games to realistically end an unlikely title challenge, but remainRead More
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Everton feel Ancelotti bounce as Brighton, Watford secure needed wins
Everton’s renaissance under Carlo Ancelotti continued as Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s double earned a 2-1 win at Newcastle, whilst Brighton and Watford secured big wins in their battle to avoid relegation. Ancelotti’s reign at Goodison Park got off to a flying start thanks Calvert-Lewin’s winner against Burnley on Boxing Day and the in-form England under-21 international wasRead More
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NFF: Gov Bagudu commends FG for reappointing Sanusi
Governor Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State on Friday commended the Federal Government for the reappointment of Dr Muhammad Sanusi as Secretary General of Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) for another five-year term. Bagudu made the commendation at a final match between Dukku Warriors Football Club and Abubakar Malami Football Club during the 7th Edition of Dr MuhammadRead More
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Arsenal keen to rebuild relationship with fans ahead of Chelsea derby – Arteta
Mikel Arteta believes a London derby victory over Chelsea would give Arsenal the momentum to turn their fortunes around and help to rebuild their relationship with their fans. Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth in Arteta’s first match at the helm on Boxing Day, meaning they have won just one of theirRead More
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EPL: Why Brendan Rodgers played Iheanacho, dropped Vardy from Leicester City’s 2-1 win
Leicester City manager, Brendan Rodgers, on Saturday, featured Kelechi Iheanacho and dropped Jamie Vardy from his side’s squad that defeated West Ham United 2-1 in the Premier League, because the England striker’s wife, Rebekah gave birth to a baby girl on Friday, Metro UK reports. Vardy, who is currently the Premier League highest goals scorer
EPL: Why Brendan Rodgers played Iheanacho, dropped Vardy from Leicester City’s 2-1 win
EPL: Man Utd take decision on signing Eriksen from Tottenham
Manchester United will wait until the end of the season, to sign Christian Eriksen on a free transfer, the UK Telegraph reports. Eriksen’s current deal expires in six months and he has so far refused to sign a new one. This means the Denmark midfielder will be free to open negotiations with European clubs from
EPL: Man Utd take decision on signing Eriksen from Tottenham
EPL: Solskjaer names two players that helped Man United in 2-0 win over Burnley
Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has hailed defenders, Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof following his side’s Premier League 2-0 win over Burnley on Saturday. According to Solskjaer, both Maguire and Lindelof were ‘brilliant and stood up’ against two real handfuls of strikers, Chris Wood and Ashley Barnes. Solskjaer’s men defeated Burnley at Turf Moor,
EPL: Solskjaer names two players that helped Man United in 2-0 win over Burnley
EPL: Chelsea suffer major injury blow ahead of Arsenal clash
Chelsea will be without right-back, Reece James, when they take on Arsenal in Sunday’s Premier League fixture at the Emirates Stadium due to an ankle injury. Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, confirmed this during his pre-match press conference on Saturday. Lampard’s men head to the game following a 2-0 defeat to Southampton in their last Premier
EPL: Chelsea suffer major injury blow ahead of Arsenal clash
Arsenal vs Chelsea: Lampard sends message to David Luiz
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has reiterated that he has no hard feelings with Arsenal defender, David Luiz, ahead of both team’s Premier League fixture on Sunday. Lampard, who played alongside Luiz at Chelsea, said that he will ‘always respect’ the Brazilian, adding that his switch from Stamford Bridge to Arsenal was purely a football decision.
Arsenal vs Chelsea: Lampard sends message to David Luiz
Arsenal vs Chelsea: Lampard sends strong warning to Arteta
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has warned his Arsenal counterpart, Mikel Arteta, that the honeymoon period will not last long. Lampard’s fairytale return to Stamford Bridge got off to a flying start, but they have lost five of their last seven Premier League games, ahead of Sunday’s trip to the Emirates. Arteta has taken his first
Arsenal vs Chelsea: Lampard sends strong warning to Arteta
EPL: Solskjaer reveals why he dropped Pogba in 2-0 win at Burnley
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has revealed Paul Pogba was left out of the squad to play Burnley, because he “didn’t feel right”. Pogba did not travel to Turf Moor ahead of United’s 2-0 victory, despite playing 45 minutes against Newcastle on Boxing Day. Solskjaer said the 26-year-old was held back to give him
EPL: Solskjaer reveals why he dropped Pogba in 2-0 win at Burnley
EPL: Scholes speaks on Man Utd finishing in top four after Burnley win
Former Manchester United midfielder, Paul Scholes, has said the Red Devils have a good chance of finishing in the top four now. Scholes was speaking on BT Sport, after United beat Burnley 2-0 on Saturday to move up to fifth place. Tottenham’s draw with Norwich means Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men are just a point behind
EPL: Scholes speaks on Man Utd finishing in top four after Burnley win
EPL: Another Premier League club sacks manager, gives reason
West Ham United have sacked manager Manuel Pellegrini following their 2-1 loss to Leicester on Saturday. The club confirmed this in a statement signed by Chairman David Sullivan. The former Manchester City boss presided over three transfer windows where the club twice broke their transfer record on Felipe Anderson in 2018 and Sebastien Haller last
EPL: Another Premier League club sacks manager, gives reason
EPL: Mourinho blames his players after Tottenham’s 2-2 draw with Norwich
Tottenham boss, Jose Mourinho has blamed his defenders for their 2-2 draw with Norwich City on Saturday. The Portuguese was left cursing his side’s defensive mistakes after Tottenham failed to beat Norwich. England international Harry Kane scored from the spot in the 83rd minute to deny the Canaries a first Premier League home win since
EPL: Mourinho blames his players after Tottenham’s 2-2 draw with Norwich
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