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Zverev says no concerns over curtailed off-season
Germany’s Alexander Zverev said he felt in top shape for 2020 Thursday despite only starting to hit balls a week ago after an off-season curtailed by a lucrative exhibition tour. The 22-year-old only won one title last year, in Geneva, not quite taking the step up that many had predicted as he slipped from fourthRead More
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China replaces Lippi with ex-Everton player Li Tie
Former Everton midfielder Li Tie was named as coach of China’s men’s football team on Thursday, tasked with reviving their World Cup qualifying campaign after Marcello Lippi’s abrupt departure. The Chinese Football Association said Li, who played in China’s only World Cup appearance in 2002, is an “outstanding representative of Chinese football players” and wasRead More
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Pogba set for operation in new injury setback
Paul Pogba will undergo surgery on a recurring ankle injury and is expected to spend another month on the sidelines, Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed after his side’s 2-0 defeat to Arsenal on Wednesday. The French World Cup winner made his comeback after nearly three months out in a 2-0 defeat at WatfordRead More
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Pitcher Don Larsen dies of cancer at 90
Journeyman pitcher Don Larsen, the only player in World Series history to throw a perfect game, died of cancer on Wednesday. He was 90. Larsen’s family spokesman Andrew Levy said the former New York Yankee died from cancer of the oesophagus in Hayden, Idaho. “The world is less ‘perfect’ today,” Levy wrote on Twitter. “DonRead More
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Moyes celebrates New Year in style as Spurs and Chelsea stumble
Tottenham and Chelsea slipped up in the Premier League’s top-four race on Wednesday as David Moyes made an immediate impact on his return to West Ham during a busy programme of New Year’s Day football. Chelsea remain in pole position to secure the fourth Champions League qualification place but manager Frank Lampard will rue concedingRead More
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Kubica joins F1 team Alfa Romeo as reserve driver
Experienced Pole Robert Kubica will be a reserve driver for Alfa Romeo in the 2020 season, the team announced on Wednesday. Kubica, 35, made his return to Formula One with Williams last season following a long absence caused by a life-threatening rally crash. READ ALSO: Efforts ongoing to restore power to Kakuri substation — TCN HeRead More
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Moyes makes flying start as West Ham crush Bournemouth 4-0
David Moyes made a perfect start to his second spell in charge of West Ham on Wednesday with a 4-0 home win over Bournemouth in the English Premier League (EPL). Two goals from Mark Noble and one each by Felipe Anderson and Sebastien Haller gave the Hammers the win. Moyes saved the club from relegationRead More
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Mourinho loses patience after Spurs’ double injury blow
Tottenham are waiting to find out the extent of Harry Kane’s hamstring injury sustained in the 1-0 defeat at Southampton. Kane picked up the problem in the process of scoring an offside goal and left St Mary’s Stadium on crutches, sparking fears he could be set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines. Head coachRead More
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Mourinho on his booking: ‘I was rude with an idiot’
Jose Mourinho says he “clearly deserved” his yellow card during Tottenham’s 1-0 loss to Southampton in the Premier League on Wednesday. It could barely have been a worse start to 2020 for Mourinho‘s men, who lost another opportunity to close the gap on the top four and saw Harry Kane limp off with a hamstringRead More
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Breaking: Arsenal end winless run with 2-0 victory over Man United
Mikel Arteta claimed his first win as Arsenal manager in impressive fashion as his side outplayed Manchester United to secure just a second victory in 16 games with a 2-0 win at the Emirates. Nicolas Pepe and Sokratis Papastathopoulos struck before half-time to reward arguably Arsenal’s finest 45 minutes of the season so far. TheRead More
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EPL: What Arteta did to Mesut Ozil after Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Man United
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, on Wednesday night, walked straight to playmaker, Mesut Ozil to congratulate the ex-Germany international after his side defeated Manchester United 2-0 in the Premier League, Mirror UK reports. Arteta was keen to praise Ozil and gave the midfielder a huge hug on the pitch immediately after the game at Emirates Stadium.
EPL: What Arteta did to Mesut Ozil after Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Man United
Transfer: Aubameyang speaks on leaving Arsenal after 2-0 win over Man Utd
Arsenal captain, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, has lashed out at the English media over speculations on his future and insists he is fully committed to the Gunners. Aubameyang has been heavily linked with a move away from this Emirates this January. The Gabon striker had pulled out of contract talks in November, with the 30-year-old eager to
Transfer: Aubameyang speaks on leaving Arsenal after 2-0 win over Man Utd
EL: Liverpool to be without five key players against Sheffield United
Liverpool will be without five key of their players, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Xherdan Shaqiri, Fabinho, Dejan Lovren and Joel Matip, when they take on Sheffield United in today’s Premier League fixture at Anfield due to injuries. The Reds made this known in a statement on their official website on Thursday. Liverpool head to the game following
EL: Liverpool to be without five key players against Sheffield United
Transfer: Arteta reacts as striker returns to Arsenal
Arsenal head coach, Mikel Arteta, has spoken about the club’s decision to recall Eddie Nketiah from his loan spell at Leeds United. Nketiah only started two Championship matches while on loan at Elland Road and played his last match for the club against West Brom on New Year’s Day in a 1-1 draw. The Gunners
Transfer: Arteta reacts as striker returns to Arsenal
EPL: Pepe reveals what Arteta told him before 2-0 win over Man Utd
Arsenal winger, Nicolas Pepe, has revealed his chat with head coach, Mikel Arteta, before their 2-0 win over Manchester United on Wednesday. Arteta did not pick Pepe in his starting XI since he replaced Unai Emery, but the Ivorian got his chance against United. The former Lille man responded with the opening goal and was
EPL: Pepe reveals what Arteta told him before 2-0 win over Man Utd
EPL: Solskjaer reveals what Pogba’s people asked him to do
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has revealed that Paul Pogba’s people have advised him to undergo surgery on his foot injury. Pogba is now expected to miss the next three to four weeks of actions. The France midfielder was again absent, as United lost 2-0 to Arsenal on Wednesday, after complaining of what Solskjaer
EPL: Solskjaer reveals what Pogba’s people asked him to do
EPL: FIFA may strip Premier League of VAR license
The Premier League may be told to adopt the International Football Association Board (IFAB)’s VAR protocols, or risk their license being revoked. The new technology continued to cause controversy on New Year’s Day, when Aston Villa had a goal ruled out for offside, with Wesley’s heel adjudged to be offside. The decision is another in
EPL: FIFA may strip Premier League of VAR license
Transfer: Arteta speaks on Xhaka leaving Arsenal in January
Arsenal head coach, Mikel Arteta, has said Granit Xhaka will stay at the club. Arteta stated this after the Gunners’ 2-0 win over Manchester United on New Year’s Day. Xhaka’s future has been a subject of speculation, since he reacted furiously to fans booing him, when he was substituted in a 2-2 draw at home
Transfer: Arteta speaks on Xhaka leaving Arsenal in January
EPL: Mikel Arteta speaks after Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Manchester United
Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta, has hailed his team’s commitment in their 2-0 win over Manchester United on Wednesday. The former Manchester City assistant coach also thanked the club’s supporters for getting behind his players. It was the Spaniard’s first victory as a head coach. Nicolas Pepe and Sokratis, both restored to the starting lineup, scored
EPL: Mikel Arteta speaks after Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Manchester United
EPL: Van Persie claims Man Utd players don’t fear Solskjaer
Former Manchester United striker, Robin van Persie, has claimed manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer lacks the fear factor necessary to get the best out of the team. United lost 2-0 to Arsenal on New Year Day, as Mikel Arteta sealed his first win in charge. Van Persie, who fired United to the Premier League title under
EPL: Van Persie claims Man Utd players don’t fear Solskjaer
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