Category: Sports
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Arsenal dent Chelsea’s Champions League push
Chelsea slipped up in their push for a Champions League spot when they lost 1-0 at home to Arsenal in the English Premier League (EPL) on Wednesday. This was after Emile Smith Rowe’s first-half goal settled the London derby following a defensive mix-up by the hosts. The visitors capitalised on a wayward back pass by…
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Tuchel changes have worked – Thiago Silva
Chelsea defender Thiago Silva has praised the impact of manager Thomas Tuchel since his January arrival. Ahead of tonight’s clash with Arsenal, Thiago Silva spoke of the changes made by his former PSG coach. “I always strive to win,” he told the club’s website. “I work hard to win but things have turned out in…
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Van Dijk rules himself out of Holland’s Euro 2020 campaign
Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk has ruled himself out of playing for the Netherlands at this summer’s European Championship. The 29-year-old is recovering from surgery after suffering knee ligament damage in October. “I feel physically it is the right decision that I’ve decided not to go to the Euros and to go into my last…
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It’ll get messy if I talk about refs – Zidane
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane was reluctant to talk about the match officials this morning. Real Madrid go to Granada on Thursday night needing victory to keep up pressure on leaders Atletico Madrid. Zidane said, “I don’t talk about this anymore. I trust football and everyone does their job. I’m not going to say anything…
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Leicester’s victory over Man Utd huge step – Rodgers
Leicester City coach Brendan Rodgers says his side took a ‘big step’ by beating Manchester United on Tuesday. The Foxes claimed a 2-1 at Old Trafford, pushing them eight points clear of fifth-placed West Ham, although David Moyes’ team have a game in hand. “It’s an extremely important win for us,” said Rodgers in his…
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Only results can convince Arsenal fans – Arteta
Mikel Arteta knows he can only change the minds of Arsenal supporters with quality results on the pitch. Many fans were calling for Arteta to be sacked after the Gunners failed to overcome Villarreal in the Europa League semi-final last week. Speaking ahead of Wednesday’s clash with Chelsea, Arteta was asked to give his response…
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Mikel Obi should consider NPFL move – Makinwa
Veteran Nigerian coach Henry Makinwa has encouraged John Obi Mikel to consider a switch to the Nigeria Professional Football League, saying it would be a “massive win” for the Nigerian top flight. Mikel joined EFL Championship side Stoke City on a short-term deal after leaving Turkish Super Lig outfit Trabzonspor not long after the coronavirus…
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Gianluigi Buffon explains decision to leave Juve
Gianluigi Buffon has expanded on his decision to leave Juventus at the end of the season. The 43 year-old goalkeeper has left the door open to playing on next term. “Every beginning also has an end. This is the end of my second half at Juve,” Buffon posted to social media. “It is a decision…
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BREAKING: Man City crowned Premier League champions
Manchester City have won a third Premier League title in four years after closest challengers Manchester United were beaten by Leicester City. Pep Guardiola’s side are now 10 points ahead of second-placed United, who have just three games remaining. It is the seventh time City have finished top of the English football pyramid and the…
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Mikel Arteta approves Bellerin sale at Arsenal
Arsenal chiefs have decided to sell right-back Hector Bellerin. The Sun says the Spanish full-back wants a new challenge after ten years at the Emirates and fancies moving to another country. And Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will not stand in the way of Bellerin, 26, as he plans to revamp his underperforming squad. Paris Saint-Germain…