There were rains of goals in the matchday one of the Nigeria’s Aiteo FA Cup in three centres in the country on Monday. A total of 15 goals were scored in six games with the Nigerian Professional Football League, NPFL clubs beating off competition from smaller teams except for Kogi United, a second tire side, levelling up with a league side, Nasarawa United in the goalless encounter. Abia Warriors were defeated by struggling Kwara United in the six goals thriller by 5-1 on Monday. All thanks to striker Segun Alebiosu netting a brace in teh … [Read more...]
Ed Woodward makes Mourinho’s fans smile once more
Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho and teh fans are expected to be cheerful at the moment with the words of the executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward. Woodward disclosed that he is ready to put smile in face of the club’s fans by ensuring better activities at the transfer market when the window opens in order to bring trophies to the club again. He said he and his board are “working tirelessly” to end trophy-less seasons at the Old Trafford. United recorded a slow start of the season, losing two of their first three league games and … [Read more...]
Why De Gea thinks criticism of him is ‘stupid’
Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea has described the criticism against him as stupid. He made the claim after he was named in the FIFPro World XI at the FIFA Best awards ceremony that was held in London on Tuesday night. His rival at Chelsea, Thibaut Courtois had won an individual award as the best goalkeeper of the year, all thanks to his performance at the Russia 2018 World Cup. De Gea thinks his inclusion in the FIFA team of the year is a prove of how good he is which has not been acknowledged by his critics. Recall that the … [Read more...]
Why Arsenal shift attention to Rennes for Ismaila Sarr after Dembele miss
Emerging reports indicate that Arsenal are shifting their attention to Rennes winger, Ismaila Sarr after missing out on the signature of Ousmane Dembele. Although the mirror reports that the player is been linked to Spanish side, Barcelona but the Gunners are keen on the player to add flare to the attack. The North London club were believed to be interested in the player in the summer but a deal failed to work through with the player resuming at Nou Camp putting to rest all speculations linking him to England. The 20-year-old Senegal … [Read more...]
Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba reaches out to Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud
Chelsea FC have been suffering in terms of quality strikers as the duo of Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud are nothing to write home about. In fact, it is the wingers, Eden Hazard, Pedro and Willian that have been given the Blues the needed goals so far this season. Chelsea new coach, Sarri had given Spain International, Alvaro Morata a chance to perform for the Blues this season. But so far Alvaro Morata is still struggling to find his feet with just a single goal to his name this season. On the other hand, former Arsenal star and world … [Read more...]
Four reasons why Mo Salah doesn’t deserve the FIFA Puskas Award
Monday night happened to be one of the powerful nights in the world of football as the World football body, FIFA honoured the best world players. Many had believed it will be a young star that will put an end to the reign of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the world Best in the last 10 years, not many knew it will be an Oldie. While Croatia international and Real Madrid Midfielder, Luca Modric ended up as the FIFA world best player ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo and Mo Salah, who were in the three players nominated for the award. Many … [Read more...]
Napoli want to rush an extension deal with 24-year-old midfielder because of Jurgen Klopp
A new report from Italian Seria A has made it known that Napoli football club are planning to rush up a contract extension of their 24-year-old midfielder, Piotr Zielinski. The report added that the San Paolo side are hoping to extend his contract which is expected to lapse in 2021 by more years. And Napoli are already in talks with his agents as they hope to conclude it very fast. Piotr Zielinski has turned out to be one of the best Midfielders in Europe and the Italian club doesn't want to lose him at the moment having lost Jorginho who … [Read more...]
How Mourinho is indirectly forcing Alexis Sanchez out of United
Manchester United legend, Paul Merson has claimed that manager Jose Mourinho is indirectly pushing Alis Sanchez out of the Old Trafford. Merson argues that Sanchez cannot fit into the playing system that has been adopted by the Portuguese manager. He has therefore asked the former Arsenal player to find his way out to salvage his career. The United legend said Sanchez looks lost for going six months without a goal to his name, knowing how good the player is. According to him, the former Barcelona player does not make as many chances in … [Read more...]
Distraction? Emery still has a say on PSG, Neymar
Arsenal manager, Unai Emery has been reported to be meddling in the affairs of his former side, PSG having left the club some months back. Emery arrived the North London club in the summer with lots of challenges and huddles for him to overcome which includes bringing Arsenal back to Champions League football and also making the club a force to reckon with in the league. The Spanish manager began the Premier League campaign on a slow note with two consecutive defeats against Manchester United and Chelsea, sitting in the sixth position on the … [Read more...]
See the hilarious reason why FIFA gave the Puskas Award to Mo Salah
This year FIFA Puskas award has been filled with controversies especially as the award was given to Egypt International and Liverpool forward, Mo Salah for a goal he scored against Everton in December 2017. The surprising thing is that the selected goal was not even special to be in the top 10 nominee list not to talk of winning the Puskas award. Many football fans had believed Welshman and Real Madrid player, Gareth Bale or Cristiano Ronaldo should have won the award but to the surprise of many, it was given to Mo Salah. This year award … [Read more...]
Carabao Cup: Liverpool predicted lineup against Chelsea
Liverpool will be playing their toughest game of the season as they face Chelsea in the Carabao League on Wednesday at Anfield. The Reds have maintained a 100 per cent win so far this season and they hope to continue with it especially as they face Chelsea FC in their eighth match of the season. Chelsea like Liverpool have also kept a 100 per cent win in their last 6 matches until they played West Ham on Sunday, who held them down to a goalless game. It is believed that Jurgen Klopp will not want to start his top players against Chelsea in … [Read more...]
United run short of Mourinho option with latest report on Zidane
Should Manchester United decide to do away with Jose Mourinho at the end of the season, the hope of securing the service of former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane might be dashed. Zidane has been reported to be considering a move to MLS in America to take over as the head coach of David Beckham's Inter Miami. Manchester United are believed to be monitoring the Frenchman and are ready to hand him an opportunity at the Old Trafford but his relationship with his former Madrid teammates could be the deciding factor. The Englishman and … [Read more...]
Lampard not competing against Mourinho but United in Carabao Cup
Mourinho called Lampard but refused to discuss Tuesday's game with him. Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho still maintains his competitive nature, not minding past relationships he has had. Mourinho's United will be playing against Derby County whose manager is his former player, Frank Lampard on Tuesday at the Old Trafford in the Carabao Cup. The pair have had a relationship in the past with the United manager being a boss to the now Derby County manager at Chelsea. The Rams boss had played under Mourinho but that will not be … [Read more...]
Roman Abramovich urged not to sack Sarri as he did to Conte and Mourinho
Chelsea billionaire owner, Roman Abramovic since taking over the English Club his known for his penchant of sacking coaches if they fail to perform or meet his standard. The Russian Oligarch had sacked Portugal international, Jose Mourinho (now Man Utd coach) after he spent two seasons at Stamford Bridge. Italy international, Antoni Conte was the latest recipient of the sacking spree as he was fired at the end of last season despite lifting the FA Cup. The main reason for Conte's sack was because he invading into the Blues policies. This … [Read more...]
Manager’s prediction! Liverpool do not have what it takes to win the EPL trophy this season
Former Man Utd and Everton coach, David Moyes in a recent statement has predicted what will happen to Liverpool at the end of the season. According to David Moyes, he revealed that Jurgen Klopp side don't have what it takes to win the trophy. He, however, affirmed that Liverpool under Klopp is a good team as he said they can be compared to the time when Xabi Alonso, Stephen Gerrard among others were still at the English Club. David Moyes disclosed that Liverpool has grown over the year but for now are not a major contender in the … [Read more...]
3 things Chelsea must ‘correct now’ to become a major contender
Chelsea 100 per cent came to an end yesterday when they faced West Ham at Stamford Bridge. It was not as if the Blues lost but playing a goalless game has made them dropped some points which have moved them to the third spot on the EPL table. Moreover, Coach Unai Emery Arsenal squad are already closing in on them having won their past four matches. Although West Ham played a totally defensive game against Chelsea the Blues had a number of attempts that could have led to a goal. The game against West Ham also showed some weakness in the … [Read more...]
Iwobi has everything but just this – Koscielny
Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny is amazed at the bunch of talent his teammate, Alex Iwobi has but identifies something that should be worked upon. Iwobi has continued to blossom in the current season under new manager, Unai Emery with every opportunity handed to him. The Nigerian international found the back of the net in Arsenal's 3-2 defeat against Chelsea at the Stamford Bridge. His performance at Arsenal's 4-2 win over Vorskla Poltava in the Europa League on Thursday also caught the attention of the fans. Koscielny is one of those … [Read more...]
David Luiz reveals why Chelsea couldn’t find the back of the net against West Ham
Chelsea have dropped a point this season for the first time all thanks to West Ham. The Hammers had held Chelsea down with a powerful defensive line as it looks as if all West Ham players turn to defenders yesterday. However, Chelsea was lucky enough to escape a total defeat especially when West Ham player Andriy Yarmolenko made a mistake in what would have been a goal for the Hammers. Brazil international and Chelsea center back, David Luiz in a post-match statement revealed why the game ended goalless for the Blues. David Luiz … [Read more...]
Why Arsene Wenger will not be returning to football anytime soon
Former Arsenal boss, Arsene Wenger is still enjoying his break from football and there seem to be no date in sight for his return. Wenger parted ways with the North London club in the summer after 22 years in charge. Although, it was reported that the resignation of the French manager was against his wish but he was left with no choice as the club management was bent on a change. Wenger is arguably the most successful manager Arsenal has ever had in their history but his last days at the club were not as pleasing as expected. Aside from … [Read more...]
Video: Had Mo Salah scored this goal it would have been a contender for the Puskas Award
Liverpool defeated Southampton on Saturday in a game that ended 3 goals to nothing in favour of the Reds. However, one Player was spectacular for the Reds during the match. And he happens to Egypt international and Liverpool striker, Mo Salah. Mo Salah, who had a wonderful experience last season especially concerning his goalscoring spells had put many fans in a worrying phase as he had refused to find the back of the net in a while this season. However, the weekend match came with a goal from the Egyptian man who gave the Reds their … [Read more...]
Chelsea in trouble as three top clubs in Europe show interest in Eden Hazard
A new report from a top journalist, Ian McGarry has disclosed that the Blues have every reason to be worried ahead of the winter transfer window in January. According to Ian McGarry, three big football clubs are interested in the Blues 27-year-old talisman and Belgium captain, Eden Hazard. The interested football clubs are Spanish clubs, Real Madrid and Barcelona, German club, Bayern Munich. Of the three football club, the Belgium international was close to moving to European Champions, Real Madrid in the summer transfer window. But he … [Read more...]
Cech gives reason why first clean sheet not a big
Arsenal fans celebrated the first clean sheet of the club this season on Sunday, in the Premier League encounter against Everton. The feat happened right in front of the fans at the Emirates Stadium where Lacazette and Aubameyang helped Arsenal with a 2-0 win. However, goalkeeper Petr Cech sees the clean sheet as no big deal as he knew it was already close by. Cech had conceded in all five previous Premier League games this season and that has been a concern. Pundits had expected the new Gunners recruit Bernd Leno to take over the stage … [Read more...]
Why Klopp substituted Van Dijk against Southampton
Coach Jurgen Klopp in an after match statement at Anfield disclosed why he removed his top central defender, Virgil van Dijk. The German stated that Van Dijk was removed in the second half of the game over a knock he sustained during the match. Klopp added that the Netherlands defender already has a rib injury which he got prior to the match against the French side, Paris Saint Germain in the Uefa Champions League. However, former England striker turned Pundit, Darius Vassell has a different opinion about the removal of Van … [Read more...]
The mistake that almost cost Arsenal’s win against Everton revealed
Arsenal manager Unai Emery almost made a mistake that would have cost his side in their Premier League encounter against Everton on Sunday. The Gunners had recorded a convincing victory at the Emirates Stadium, all thanks to goals from Alexandre Lacazette and Aubameyang in the second half of the game. Lacazette had opened the scoring with a stunning strike from the edge of the area but that wouldn't have happened because he would have been subbed before then. Emery said he felt the team were not giving him what he wanted so, he opted to … [Read more...]
Carabao Cup! Chelsea Injury update vs Liverpool
The Carabao League will take place on Wednesday with Chelsea playing host to the current toppers on the EPL table, Liverpool. According to coach Sarri Maurizio, the match is going to be a difficult one for the Blues. The Italian coach confirmed he might change his entire first eleven squads or at five players. Well, Chelsea are already down with two Senior team players, none of the two are likely to feature in a match against Liverpool on Wednesday. Injury Update The most recent Blues player to sustain an injury is Antonio Rudiger. The … [Read more...]
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