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Carabao Cup Semi-Final: United, City clash again, as Spurs tackle Brentford
By Temisan Amoye Local rivals Manchester United and Manchester City will once again square off in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup. City emerged victorious when the rivals clashed in last season’s Cup semi-final, where the Cityzens earned a 3-1 aggregate victory over their neighbours. City will be looking to secure victory in theRead More
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Sportsville awards for Gov Wike, Shaibu, Amaju, Izamoje others
Lagos based media outfit, Sportsville has announced plans to hold her maiden Sportsville Awards ceremony come January 30, 2021. The event is one which the media outfit which has her programs running in different TV stations across the country would use to honour some very distinguished Nigerians that are contributing to the nation’s sports development.Read More
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Arsenal in danger of relegation, says West Brom’s Allardyce
West Brom manager Sam Allardyce on Wednesday taunted old rivals Arsenal by claiming the struggling Gunners are in danger of relegation. Arsenal are languishing in 15th place in the Premier League after their worst start to a league season since 1974-75. Mikel Arteta’s team are just four points above the relegation zone and were thrashedRead More
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Werner will rediscover scoring touch, says Lampard
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard is confident Timo Werner will be back amongst the goals again despite enduring the joint longest goal drought of his career. The 23-year-old — who cost Chelsea £53 million ($72 million) when they signed him from RB Leipzig in the summer — failed to score in the 3-0 win over WestRead More
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Maradona suffered from liver, kidney, heart disorders ― Report
Argentina football legend Diego Maradona was suffering from liver, kidney and cardiovascular disorders but there were no signs of alcohol or narcotics consumption in his autopsy, the public prosecutor said on Wednesday. World Cup winning captain from Mexico ’86, Maradona died of a heart-attack on November 25 at the age of 60. The public prosecutorRead More
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Man United players desperate for silverware, says Solskjaer
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says the Manchester United players are desperate to “learn how to win” and lift a trophy this season after three semi-final appearances last term. The 47-year-old Norwegian takes United to another in-form side Everton on Wednesday for a League Cup quarter-final clash. United go to Everton on the back of six PremierRead More
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FIFA lodges criminal complaint against Blatter over museum
FIFA on Tuesday announced it had filed a criminal complaint against former president Sepp Blatter over the finances of its loss-making museum in Zurich. In a statement FIFA said it had “lodged a criminal complaint with Zurich’s cantonal prosecutor as evidence of suspected criminal mismanagement by FIFA’s former management and companies appointed by them inRead More
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Anthony Joshua makes donation to boxing gyms
Britain’s world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has made a substantial donation to boxing gyms as the 2012 Olympic gold medallist fears many may go out of business due to the coronavirus pandemic. Numerous amateur gyms have been forced to shut temporarily through the lockdown and Joshua is concerned that many amateur boxers will have toRead More
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No new striker for Man City due to Covid impact, says Guardiola
Manchester City’s strikers will have to rediscover their scoring touch because reinforcements will not be signed in January, manager Pep Guardiola has said. Guardiola explained that even with the backing of their Abu Dhabi owners, City were subject to the same financial pressures as their rivals due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. CityRead More
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Who said what this sporting weekend
Who said what this sporting weekend: “Just imagine if there were 75,000 people in, it would have gone down in history as one of the great performances against Leeds.” — Man Utd manager Ole Gunner Solskjaer after the 6-2 win over Leeds at an empty Old Trafford. “It could have been 6-6 if you’re anRead More
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Thomas Tuchel sacked as PSG manager
Paris Saint-Germain has sacked Thomas Tuchel as their manager. The dismissal comes only four months after he led the French champions to the Champions League final, where they lost 1-0 to Bayern Munich. Tuchel, 47, leaves the Parc des Princes after two-and-a-half years in charge. The German won six trophies with the Ligue 1 outfit, …
Thomas Tuchel sacked as PSG manager
Arsenal vs Chelsea: Petr Cech sends message to Gunners’ board over Arteta
Chelsea legend, Petr Cech has urged Arsenal board to support their manager, Mikel Arteta, ahead of both sides’s clash in the Premier League on Saturday. Cech, who played alongside Arteta at Arsenal, believes the Spaniard can still turn things around for the Gunners despite losing four out of their five last games. Arteta is under …
Arsenal vs Chelsea: Petr Cech sends message to Gunners’ board over Arteta
Carabao Cup: Solskjaer names three Man United players that made ‘difference’ against Everton
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has named Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Luke Shaw as the three players that made the ‘difference’ during the Red Devils’ Carabao Cup 2-0 win over Everton on Wednesday night. Solskjaer said that Rashford, Martial and Shaw displayed strength and power against Everton when they came on the pitch …
Carabao Cup: Solskjaer names three Man United players that made ‘difference’ against Everton
Carabao Cup highest goal scorers confirmed Full list
Following the conclusion of the 2020/21 Carabao Cup quarter-final fixtures on Wednesday night, below are the current highest goal scorers in the competition so far. West Ham United’s Sébastien Haller and Newport County’s Tristan Abrahams are currently the Carabao Cup’s top scorers with four goals each. Everton stars, Richarlison and Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Chelsea’s Kai Havertz, …
Carabao Cup highest goal scorers confirmed Full list
Arsenal vs Chelsea: Mesut Ozil names most underrated player
Arsenal midfielder, Mesut Ozil, has identified Matteo Guendouzi as the most underrated footballer he has played in his career so far. Ozil, whose contract at Emirates will expire at the end of this season, said this on Wednesday ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League tie with Chelsea on Saturday. The former Real Madrid playmaker remains an …
Arsenal vs Chelsea: Mesut Ozil names most underrated player
Carabao Cup: Solskjaer reacts as Man Utd draw Man City in semi-final
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has said he wants to settle a score with Manchester City, after both sides were drawn in the Carabao Cup semi-final. Pep Guardiola’s side eliminated United at the same stage last season and are chasing a fourth consecutive win in the tournament. But Solskjaer has challenged his players to …
Carabao Cup: Solskjaer reacts as Man Utd draw Man City in semi-final
Carabao Cup: Mourinho blasts Dele Alli after Stoke City win
Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho, has lashed out at Dele Alli following their 3-1 win over Stoke City in the Carabao Cup semi-final on Wednesday night. Alli returned to the Spurs starting XI for the game, but Mourinho was not especially happy with his performance. The England international was making his first start since November …
Carabao Cup: Mourinho blasts Dele Alli after Stoke City win
Carabao Cup semi-final ties confirmed Full fixtures
The draw for the semi-final of this season’s Carabao Cup have been conducted on Wednesday night. Manchester United, who saw off Everton 2-0 at Goodison Park, will take on city rivals Manchester City. It is the second consecutive time both teams are meeting at this stage of the competition. City beat United last year on …
Carabao Cup semi-final ties confirmed Full fixtures
Arsenal vs Chelsea: Lampard gives injury news on Ziyech, Chilwell, James
Chelsea boss, Frank Lampard, has given fitness updates on Hakim Ziyech, Reece James and Ben Chilwell ahead of their clash with Arsenal. The Blues will climb into the top four places if they pick up a second-successive victory against the Gunners. Lampard’s men bounced back from a two-match losing run by defeating West Ham at …
Arsenal vs Chelsea: Lampard gives injury news on Ziyech, Chilwell, James
Transfer: Mustafi’s agent confirms talks with Barcelona
Shkodran Mustafi’s agent, Emre Ozturk, seems to have confirmed that talks have taken place with Barcelona over a possible move for the player in the January transfer window. The 28-year-old defender is yet to start a Premier League fixture under Mikel Arteta and looks set for the exit door, with his contract due to expire …
Transfer: Mustafi’s agent confirms talks with Barcelona
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