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  • Three EPL clubsides jostle for the signature of Super Eagles midfielder, Raphael Onyedika

    Three EPL clubsides jostle for the signature of Super Eagles midfielder, Raphael Onyedika

    Three Premier League clubs are at the moment jostling for the signature of Super Eagles and Club Brugge midfielder, Raphael Onyedika ahead of the summer transfer window.

    Everton, Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace are the three clubs eyeing the Nigerian international ahead of the summer transfer window.

    According to HITC, Onyedika could be the latest big-money departure from Club Brugge.

    The former Belgian Pro League champions have sold the likes of Charles de Ketelaere, Lois Openda, Sofyan Amrabat and Arnaut Danjuma in recent transfer windows.

    Brentford FC have also signed another Nigerian, Igor Thiago and he would join in the summer for a figure  around £30m in the summer.

    Onyedika would command a big fee in case Club Brugge decides to cash in on the Nigeria international at the end of the season.

    Leicester City and Brentford are also reportedly interested in the 22-year-old.

    He joined Club Brugge from the Danish outfit, FC Midtjylland in 2022.

    Raphael Onyedika played a little part in the Super Eagles team that finished second at the just concluded AFCON tournament in Cote D’I voire

  • Breach of Rules: EPL side, Everton wins appeal, 10 points deduction reduced to six

    Breach of Rules: EPL side, Everton wins appeal, 10 points deduction reduced to six

    The ten points deduction slammed on Everton football club for breaching the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules, PSR, has been reduced to six following an appeal from the Merseysiders.

    Recall that on November 17, the Toffees were sanctioned by an independent commission, after being found to have exceeded permitted losses by £19.5m over an assessment period ending with the 2021/2022 season.

    But the Merseyside club decided to appeal the decision at the start of February.

    The reduction of their punishment means that Everton will now be on 25 points, moving them up to 15th and five points above the bottom three.

    “The club is also particularly pleased with the Appeal Board’s decision to overturn the original Commission’s finding that the club failed to act in utmost good faith.

    “That decision, along with reducing the points deduction, was an incredibly important point of principle for the club on appeal. The Club, therefore, feels vindicated in pursuing its appeal,” an Everton statement read in part.

  • Carabao Cup Final: Chelsea’s Wembley stadium jinx continues as Liverpool win first title of the season

    Carabao Cup Final: Chelsea’s Wembley stadium jinx continues as Liverpool win first title of the season

    Liverpool football club on Sunday night defeated hard- fighting Chelsea FC by 1-0 to clinch this season’s Carabao Cup final  title at Wembley stadium.

    Both teams played out a goalless draw at regulation time and the first half of extra time.

    Although, In the 36th minute, Raheem Sterling goal was canceled after it was ruled as offside and in a similar version Van Dijk 58th second half goal was also chalked off by VAR

    However, when it seemed the match was headed to a penalty shootout, Captain Virgil Van Dijk rose so high to nod home Tsimikas cornerkick  cross to give Liverpool the lead in the 118th minute to silemced the Blues crowd.

    The result meant that Chelsea’s Wembley Jinx against Liverpool continues having lost three final against them at the same Venue.

    Liverpool have gotten a title and still remain in contention for three more trophies.

     

  • EPL: Arsenal maul Newcastle 4-1 at Emirate, keep title hopes alive

    EPL: Arsenal maul Newcastle 4-1 at Emirate, keep title hopes alive

    Arsenal’s pursuit of the English Premier League title remains on course as they recorded a massive 4-1 victory against visiting Newcastle United at the Emirates on Saturday night.

    The Gunners’ first goal came via an own goal when by Sven Botman and a simple Kai Havertz finish put Arsenal 2-0 up at the break before Bukayo Saka and Jakub Kiwior struck to wrap up the points.

    Newcastle’s only goal came in at the death when substitute, Joe Willock scored the Visitor’s consolation goal.

    The victory took Mikel Arteta’s side to 58 points after 26 games, two behind leaders Liverpool and a point adrift of Manchester City, who earlier won 1-0 at Bournemouth.

    Arsenal have now scored 25 goals in their last six Premier League games and the win over Newcastle was the perfect tonic.

    The race for the EPL title continues to hot up among three contenders, Liverpool, City and Arsenal.

  • Foden’s goal secures all maximum points as Manchester City pip Bournemouth 1-0 at Vitality stadium

    Foden’s goal secures all maximum points as Manchester City pip Bournemouth 1-0 at Vitality stadium

    English Premier defending champions, Manchester City on Saturday evening secured a hard-earned 1-0 victory at the Vitality stadium  as Phil Foden’s first-half goal moved them one point behind Premier League leaders Liverpool.

    All effort by Bournemouth players to score in the thrilling encounter met a brick wall.

    Foden scored after receiving a pass in the 18 yard box to put the visitors in the lead in the 24th minute of the encounter and the goal proved highly decisive.

    The hosts looked capable of an equaliser after the break when Marcus Tavernier had two decent opportunities in quick succession and Enes Unal headed just wide at the death.

    City have 59 points from 26 games with Liverpool, who play Chelsea in the League Cup final on Sunday, on 60.

    Despite dominating possession, they were severely tested at the Vitality Stadium and their relief at the final whistle was palpable as they held on to turn up the heat on Liverpool.

    Guardiola’s side lacked their usual fluency but still stretched their unbeaten league run to 11 games with a second successive 1-0 victory, after a midweek win over Brentford.

    “The players surprise me every time, the character, always competitive when they are tired,” Guardiola said.

    “Winning 0-5 is not a reality. Hopefully we can have a week off soon to rest the legs.”

    Erling Haaland still looked short of his best form after returning from injury and missed an early opportunity when he fired wide with the sort opportunity he usually converts.

    But Manchester City have plenty of other match-winners, not least Foden who once again displayed his increasingly influential role in the team as he poached his ninth league goal of the season.

    Haaland showed great strength to roll his marker and get a shot off that home keeper Neto did well to keep out but the ball fell to Foden who coolly turned in the rebound.

    Shortly before that, Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson was forced into a save from Milos Kerkez’s dipping effort.

    Manchester City could not build on their lead after the break, however, and Bournemouth, roared on by a vociferous home crowd, pinned them back.

    The results leaves the race for the title a three horse race amongst Liverpool, Arsenal and City.

  • EPL: Supercomputer names team that will win title

    EPL: Supercomputer names team that will win title

    The Supercomputer has predicted that the 2023/24 Premier League title race between Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City will be decided by just a single point,

    The latest round of results in the competition over the weekend flung the title race wide open.

    Liverpool maintained its position on top of the log after defeating Brentford  4-1, Arsenal come in second by defeating Burnley 5-0, City are in third position after playing out a 1-1 draw with Chelsea.

    After 25 games, Liverpool lead the standings with 57 points, two ahead of Mikel Arteta’s side.

    Man City are two points further back in third position but have a game in hand.

    However, as per Instant Casino’s supercomputer (via The Sun), Jurgen Klopp’s side are expected to remain at the top come the end of the season, with 86 points, while Man City are predicted to finish second, a point behind.

    The report added Arsenal will finish third with 83 points, while Aston Villa – currently fifth position- are expected to finish in the top-four.

  • EPL: Saka hits brace as ruthless Arsenal thrash Burnley

    EPL: Saka hits brace as ruthless Arsenal thrash Burnley

    Bukayo Saka scored twice as Arsenal continued their blistering goalscoring form to thrash Burnley 5-0 and close the gap at the top of the Premier League to two points.

    Following their 6-0 win at West Ham last week Arsenal were soon among the goals again, captain Martin Odegaard opening the scoring on four minutes with a crisp strike into the bottom corner after Gabriel Martinelli’s pass.

    Saka converted from the spot after Lorenz Assignon fouled Leandro Trossard in the box.

    The England forward got his second just after the restart, latching on to a clever Odegaard pass then cutting inside and rifling a shot into the roof of the net.

    Kai Havertz’s scuffed effort was blocked in the box but Trossard was alert to curl in for his third goal in as many league games.

    Jakub Kiwior’s long throw down the line then found an unmarked Havertz, who ghosted in behind the defence and drilled past home goalkeeper James Trafford to complete a comprehensive win for the Gunners.

    Arsenal, who have 21 goals in five straight wins, move two points behind leaders Liverpool, while Burnley remain in the relegation zone.

    BBC

  • EPL: Saliba , Saka score as Arsenal humiliate West Ham 6-0 at London stadium

    EPL: Saliba , Saka score as Arsenal humiliate West Ham 6-0 at London stadium

    Arsenal on Sunday thrashed host  West Ham united by 6-0  at the London Stadium to continue to mount pressure on Manchester City and Liverpool in the title race.

    In a totally one-sided affair, the Gunners started strongly forcing saves out of Alphonse Areola before a set piece helped them into the lead. William Saliba leapt highest from a corner to nod home the opener.

    David Moyes’ side then fell apart and Arsenal took complete control with slick passing, fine runs and a clinical eye for goal. Bukayo Saka won and converted a penalty to score the second before Gabriel headed home a third. Leandro Trossard curled in a fine finish from just inside the box to make it four goals before half-time.

    The Gunners added two more goals in the second half  to complete the annihilations of the Hammers.

    The result meant that a three horse race has been set up for the 2023/24 English Premier League title race.

     

  • Haaland hits brace to send Man City top of EPL

    Haaland hits brace to send Man City top of EPL

    Erling Haaland scored his first goals since November to help Manchester City see off a determined Everton side in a 2-0  win and move top of the Premier League.

    The Norwegian has had to wait to find the net since his return from the foot injury that sidelined him for most of December and January, but he made up for lost time here.

    His first goal was a brilliant first-time finish that gave his side a crucial breakthrough in the second half, and he made sure of the three points when he ran clear to slot past Jordan Pickford late on.

    Until then, Everton’s organisation and resilience had frustrated the defending champions, who had not managed a shot on target until Haaland struck with 19 minutes to go.

    The visitors failed to clear a corner and the ball fell for Haaland at the back post to smash home a fierce first-time strike that Jordan Pickford got a hand to, but could not keep out.

    Haaland was not done there, and made the most of the space Everton left pushing for an equaliser when he galloped on to Kevin de Bruyne’s through-ball, held off Jarrad Branthwaite and found the bottom corner of the net.

    City’s time in top spot may be limited – Liverpool can reclaim their place at the summit later on Saturday when they host Burnley at Anfield – but their return to the head of the table for the first time since 24 November is a reward for their impressive form.

    This was their 10th successive win in all competitions, including the Fifa Club World Cup and FA Cup, and their sixth in a row in the Premier League.

    Everton, meanwhile, remain stuck in the relegation zone and have now gone seven league games without a win.

    BBC

  • EPL: Wolves stun Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

    EPL: Wolves stun Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

    Matheus Cunha scored a hat-trick as Wolves came from behind to stun Chelsea 3-1 and replace the Blues in the top half of the Premier League table.

    Cole Palmer gave Mauricio Pochettino’s hosts a 19th-minute lead when he calmly slotted past Jose Sa following Moises Caicedo’s defence-splitting pass.

    But Wolves levelled less than three minutes later when Cunha’s shot took a significant deflection off Thiago Silva and wrong-footed Djordje Petrovic.

    The turnaround was complete shortly before the break, courtesy of another deflected shot, as Rayan Ait-Nouri met Pedro Neto’s cutback and sent the ball in off Axel Disasi.

    The home supporters greeted the half-time whistle with boos but Chelsea were unable to produce a fightback of their own, instead falling two goals behind when the electric Neto beat Silva for pace and picked out Cunha for his second.

    The Brazilian then completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot after being brought down by Malo Gusto, sending Petrovic the wrong way with eight minutes remaining to put the result beyond doubt before Silva headed in a late consolation.

    Wolves’ thoroughly deserved victory moved Gary O’Neil’s side up to 10th, one point and one place above Chelsea after 23 games.

    BBC