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Fernandes explains why Man United should be ‘mad’ about draw
Bruno Fernandes thinks Manchester United should be “mad” that they only managed to draw 1-1 against Everton over the weekend if they want to secure a Champions League place. Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s 13th league goal of the season after just three minutes came courtesy of a rebounded David de Gea clearance while Fernandes’ superb start toRead More
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Six players Mikel Arteta has laid down the law to since joining Arsenal
Mikel Arteta may still be learning the ropes as a rookie manager – but he has already shown he’s not afraid to be tough with his players at Arsenal. A number of Arsenal players have found themselves out of the side and challenged by their new manager since the former Manchester City coach replaced UnaiRead More
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Lampard cites ‘Liverpool model’ as he warns Chelsea owner
Frank Lampard has urged Chelsea to stick with him in the same way Liverpool stayed faithful to Jurgen Klopp. Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is not known for his patience with managers, especially if they fail to deliver silverware at Stamford Bridge. Liverpool went three seasons without winning a trophy under Klopp but that all changedRead More
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Students gather at Smoking Hills for 5th Nigerian varsities golf tourney
Golf players from 18 universities will participate in the fifth edition of the Nigerian University Golf Tournament at the Smoking Hills Golf Resort, Ilara-Mokin in Ondo State.
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Cocu hoping Rooney’s insider information can shock Man United
Derby boss Phillip Cocu believes Wayne Rooney’s experience and insider knowledge will be “extremely important” when they play his former side Manchester United in the FA Cup fifth round. Now Derby captain, Rooney is United’s all-time top goalscorer after a trophy-laden 13 years at Old Trafford between 2004 and 2017, and he has had aRead More
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Sokratis hints at Arsenal exit
Sokratis Papastathopoulos has insisted he will leave Arsenal before his contract expires if he does not get more game time under Mikel Arteta. The 31-year-old Greek defender opened the scoring in the Gunners’ 2-0 win away to third-tier Portsmouth in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Monday. But that was a comparatively rareRead More
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Man City must maintain ‘big club’ mentality – Guardiola
Pep Guardiola urged his Manchester City squad to maintain their hunger for more trophies after picking up the eighth of his four-season reign with a third consecutive League Cup. City have more cup success in sight as they travel to Sheffield Wednesday in the FA Cup fifth round on Wednesday and lead Real Madrid 2-1Read More
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UEFA sets up group to focus on coronavirus fixture impact
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has set up a working group with the European Leagues association to handle any fixture congestion which may be caused by coronavirus postponements. UEFA general secretary Theodore Theodoridis told UEFA’s congress on Tuesday that the body had been set up on Monday to “work on calendar issues”. DuringRead More
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Ronaldo dashes to Madeira to see stroke-victim mother
Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo skipped training with his Italian club Juventus on Tuesday to dash to the Madeira home of his mother, victim of a stroke, local press reported. “All we can say is that he’s not at training for personal reasons,” Juventus told AFP, without giving further details. READ ALSO: Klopp to beef up FARead More
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Klopp to beef up FA Cup side as Liverpool look to bounce back
Jurgen Klopp said he would name a more senior side for Liverpool’s FA Cup trip to Chelsea on Tuesday after relying on the club’s talented youngsters to make it to the fifth round. Klopp left under-23 coach Neil Critchley, who was named Blackpool manager on Monday, in charge for a 1-0 fourth-round replay win overRead More
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FA Cup: Solskjaer confirms ManU players to miss Derby County clash
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that Paul Pogba, Marcus Rashford, Daniel James and Aaron Wan-Bissaka will miss the Red Devils’ FA Cup fifth-round clash against Derby County on Thursday. Pogba and Rashford remain on the sidelines due to injury after undergoing surgery. At the same time, James picked up a knock in
FA Cup: Solskjaer confirms ManU players to miss Derby County clash
Chelsea vs Liverpool: Shearer, Wright rates Gilmour’s performance after 2-0 win
Newcastle legend, Alan Shearer and former Arsenal star, Ian Wright, have hailed Chelsea midfielder, Billy Gilmour, after the 18-year-old’s impressive performance in the Blues’ 2-0 FA Cup fifth-round win against Liverpool on Tuesday. Gilmour was outstanding in the midfield for Frank Lampard’s side as they defeated the Reds at Stamford Bridge, thanks to goals from
Chelsea vs Liverpool: Shearer, Wright rates Gilmour’s performance after 2-0 win
FA Cup: Fabregas lauds Billy Gilmour after Chelsea Liverpool defeat
Former Chelsea midfielder, Cesc Fabregas, has named the four qualities Billy Gilmour possesses after youngster’s impressive display in the Blues’ FA Cup fifth-round 2-0 win over Liverpool on Tuesday night. According to Fabregas, the 18-year-old has a great personality on the ball, intelligence in his decision making, always making angles for offering himself and has
FA Cup: Fabregas lauds Billy Gilmour after Chelsea Liverpool defeat
FA Cup: Adam Lallana reveals who to blame after Chelsea defeated Liverpool
Liverpool star, Adam Lallana, has blamed himself and his teammates for not being able to score goals against Chelsea following their 2-0 defeat in the FA Cup fifth-round on Tuesday night. According to Lallana, the Reds lost their momentum against Frank Lampard’s men during the encounter, adding that they had big moments in the first
FA Cup: Adam Lallana reveals who to blame after Chelsea defeated Liverpool
EPL: Man City vs Arsenal to be played next Wednesday
Manchester City’s Premier League clash against Arsenal will now be played on Wednesday, March 11, after the champions were able to get approval from UEFA, Daily Mail reports. This comes as a relief to Pep Guardiola’s side, who are short of midweek slots for the rest of the season. The fixture was moved from last
EPL: Man City vs Arsenal to be played next Wednesday
FA Cup: Chelsea suffer double injury blow after 2-0 win over Liverpool
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has confirmed that both Willian and Mateo Kovacic, suffered Achilles’ injures during their 2-0 win over Liverpool in the FA Cup on Tuesday. Willian, who opened scoring in the game, went down off the ball less than five minutes into the second half. Kovacic had already gone off before the interval,
FA Cup: Chelsea suffer double injury blow after 2-0 win over Liverpool
EPL: Paul Merson names Liverpool star to win Player of the Year award this season
Former Arsenal star, Paul Merson has identified Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk as best positioned to win the Premier League player of the year award this season. Merson believes Van Dijk should win the award ahead of his team-mate Jordan Henderson. Van Dijk’s fine performance has helped Jurgen Klopp’s side build a 22-point lead at the
EPL: Paul Merson names Liverpool star to win Player of the Year award this season
FA Cup quarter-final: All you need to know as Arsenal, Chelsea find out opponents
The draw for the quarter-final of this season’s FA Cup will be conducted on Wednesday night. Arsenal and Chelsea have already booked their spot in the last eight. The Gunners beat Portsmouth 2-0 on Monday, while the Blues also saw off the Premier League leaders 2-0 on Tuesday. Tottenham host Norwich on Wednesday, while Manchester
FA Cup quarter-final: All you need to know as Arsenal, Chelsea find out opponents
FA Cup: Lampard praise Gilmour after 2-0 win over Liverpool
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, was full of praise for Billy Gilmour, following their 2-0 win over Liverpool in the FA Cup fifth round on Tuesday night. Willian opened scoring in the first half, after Adrian fumbled his shot into the net. Ross Barkley doubled the Blues’ lead after the break, with a solo run and
FA Cup: Lampard praise Gilmour after 2-0 win over Liverpool
Juventus vs AC Milan: Coppa Italia semi-final second leg called off
The second leg of the Coppa Italia semi-final between Juventus and AC Milan scheduled for Wednesday, has been postponed indefinitely due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, Serie A confirmed on Tuesday. The game was to be played in a partially closed Allianz Stadium, with fans from the region of Lombardy banned from attending. However,
Juventus vs AC Milan: Coppa Italia semi-final second leg called off
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