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Lampard unimpressed by ‘lazy’ Chelsea after Arsenal defeat
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard let rip at his players following their 3-1 Premier League defeat at struggling London rivals Arsenal on Saturday, saying their “lazy” performance had cost them the chance of going second in the Premier League. A penalty from Alexandre Lacazette and goals from Granit Xhaka and Bukayo Saka helped a youthful ArsenalRead More
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Former Real Madrid player Antonio Gento dies aged 80
Former Real Madrid player Antonio Gento has died at the age of 80, the club said on Saturday. Antonio is the brother of the six-time European Cup winner Paco Gento who is still honorary president at the Spanish club. Antonio Gento played for Real Madrid during the 1961-62 season and won a Spanish league titleRead More
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Resurging Arsenal beat Chelsea, Man Utd denied by Leicester
Arsenal eased fears of being dragged into a relegation battle with a stunning 3-1 win over Chelsea on Saturday, as Manchester United’s Premier League title challenge stumbled after they conceded a late equaliser to draw 2-2 at Leicester. Mikel Arteta led Arsenal to win the FA Cup the last time they faced Chelsea in August,Read More
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Liverpool won’t force Salah to stay, says Klopp
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp sees no reason why Mohamed Salah would want to leave the Premier League champions, but says he would not keep the Egyptian forward at the club against his will. Salah told Spanish newspaper AS in an interview this month that he admired Real Madrid and Barcelona, fuelling talk in the BritishRead More
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Former NFA Vice Chairman, Obienu is dead
A former board member and vice Chairman of the defunct Nigeria Football Association, Barrister Richard Nwabufor Obienu is dead. He died in his sleep, December 20, at his residence in Nnewi, Anambra state, according to sources. His remains have been deposited at the morgue, pending further announcement by the family. The former NFF Vice ChairmanRead More
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Court sentences ex-Russia captain Shirokov to community service for assault
Former Russia captain, Roman Shirokov, was on Friday sentenced to 100 hours of community service for assaulting a referee earlier in the year. A Moscow court found Shirokov guilty of assaulting a referee during a friendly match in August, hitting him in the face and then kicking him. READ ALSO: What’s the deal? The nutsRead More
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Ex-Russia captain Shirokov sentenced to community service for assault
Former Russia captain, Roman Shirokov, was on Friday sentenced to 100 hours of community service for assaulting a referee earlier in the year. A Moscow court found Shirokov guilty of assaulting a referee during a friendly match in August, hitting him in the face and then kicking him. ALSO READ: Christmas: Tambuwal urges strict adherence toRead More
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G.O.A.T.: Budweiser personalises bottles for 160 keepers Messi scored 644 goals against
After 20 years, one club, 644 goals, the most goals scored for one club, Budweiser has personalised bottles for the 160 goalkeepers Messi scored against.
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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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Messi names best two managers in the world
Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, has named Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola and Spain national team coach, Luis Enrique, as the two best managers in the world. Messi said both Guardiola and Enrique made him grow a lot physically, mentally, and tactically. The Argentine captain played under Guardiola and Enrique during their time at Barcelona between …
Messi names best two managers in the world
EPL: Gary Neville names ‘man of the match’ after Arsenal’s 3-1 win over Chelsea
Manchester United legend, Gary Neville, has named Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka as his ‘man of the match’ following the Gunners’ 3-1 victory over Chelsea in the Premier League on Boxing Day. Arsenal defeated Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on Saturday, following goals from Alexandre Lacazette, Granit Xhaka and Bukayo Saka. Mikel Arteta’s men claimed all three points …
EPL: Gary Neville names ‘man of the match’ after Arsenal’s 3-1 win over Chelsea
EPL: What Arteta said about Willian, David Luiz after Arsenal defeated Chelsea
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has disclosed that he didn’t feature Willian and David Luiz in the Gunners’ squad that defeated Chelsea 3-1 in the Premier League on Boxing Day because the Brazilians were having some symptoms of COVID-19 infections. Willian and Luiz, both former Chelsea players, were absent in Arsenal’s match-day squad against Frank Lampard’s …
EPL: What Arteta said about Willian, David Luiz after Arsenal defeated Chelsea
Arsenal vs Chelsea: Lampard rates Blues’ chances of winning EPL title
Chelsea boss, Frank Lampard has insisted that the Blues aren’t yet serious contenders for the Premier League title this season. Lampard believes Chelsea can’t challenge Liverpool and Manchester City for English top-flight league title this term despite finishing in the fourth position last season. He also said that he has been encouraged by the progress …
Arsenal vs Chelsea: Lampard rates Blues’ chances of winning EPL title
EPL: Arteta reveals why Arsenal defeated Chelsea, singles out three players
Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta has revealed that the Gunners defeated Chelsea 3-1 in the Premier League on Boxing Day because his players did ‘really well’ against the Blues. Arteta also singled out Granit Xhaka, Gabriel Martinelli and Kieran Tierney for praise after the match. Arteta’s side defeated Chelsea at Emirates Stadium, thanks to three goals …
EPL: Arteta reveals why Arsenal defeated Chelsea, singles out three players
Arsenal vs Chelsea: Lampard slams Timo Werner after 3-1 defeat
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has slammed Timo Werner for not offering the team enough with or without the ball, during their 3-1 defeat against Arsenal on Saturday. Werner has now gone 10 games without a goal in all competitions for the Blues. The German striker was replaced at half-time by Callum Hudson-Odoi with Lampard’s side …
Arsenal vs Chelsea: Lampard slams Timo Werner after 3-1 defeat
EPL: Arsenal dressing room divided over Ozil’s return to first team
Arsenal’s squad is split over a potential recall to the squad of Mesut Ozil next month, the UK Telegraph reports. Ozil, whose £350,000-a-week deal expires at the end of the season, was left out of the squad for the Premier League and Europa League. However, he can be reinstated after the January transfer window. Ozil’s …
EPL: Arsenal dressing room divided over Ozil’s return to first team
EPL: Ozil reacts to Arsenal’s 3-1 win over Chelsea
Arsenal playmaker, Mesut Ozil, has praised the club’s youngsters, after they helped fire the north Londoners back to winning ways. The Gunners had not won in their last seven Premier League games before seeing off Chelsea on Boxing Day. Mikel Arteta brought in the likes of Gabriel Martinelli and Emile Smith Rowe from the start. …
EPL: Ozil reacts to Arsenal’s 3-1 win over Chelsea
EPL: Lampard blasts ‘lazy’ Chelsea players after 3-1 defeat at Arsenal
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has hit out at his ‘lazy’ Chelsea players, after they lost 3-1 to Arsenal on Boxing Day. The Gunners were 15th before the game, while the Blues could have gone second with a win. But Lampard’s men were 3-0 down after 56 minutes, thanks to goals from Alexandre Lacazette, Granit Xhaka …
EPL: Lampard blasts ‘lazy’ Chelsea players after 3-1 defeat at Arsenal
Ex-EPL referee gives verdict on Arsenal penalty decision in 3-1 win over Chelsea
Former Premier League referee, Dermot Gallagher, has said Chelsea cannot have any complaints over the penalty decision in their 3-1 defeat to Arsenal on Boxing Day. Michael Oliver awarded the spot-kick in the first half after Recce James brought down Kieran Tierney inside the area. Subsequent replays showed little contact between the two players. However, …
Ex-EPL referee gives verdict on Arsenal penalty decision in 3-1 win over Chelsea
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