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  • EPL: Manchester City beat Sheffield 2-1, 10 -man Liverpool in comeback win against Newcastle

    EPL: Manchester City beat Sheffield 2-1, 10 -man Liverpool in comeback win against Newcastle

    Manchester City climbed to the summit of the English Premier League after defeating Sheffield United 2-1 courtesy  goals from Erling Haaland and Rodrygo.

    It was a very slow start to the game, with the most notable moment from the first 18 minutes Ben Osbron being forced off with an injury.

    City had endured a frustrating afternoon against the doggedly defensive Blades, which included Erling Haaland smashing a first-half penalty against the post. The Norwegian finally found the breakthrough goal with a header, only for a moment of madness from Kyle Walker with five minutes left to play to pave the way for the hosts to equalise through Jayden Bogle.

    City were in serious danger of dropping their first points of the season but not for the first time, Rodri bailed them out with a stunning strike into the top corner in the 88th minute.

    Elsewhere at Saint James’ park, 10 Man Liverpool came from behind to  defeat Newcastle 2-1 courtest of a brace from Uruguyan Darwin Nunez.

    Anthony Gordon had lashed on to a mistake from Trent Arnold to put the home side ahead in the 25th minute.

    Liverpool Captain, Virgil Van Dijk was redcarded for a foul on Almiron in the 28th minute and the Reds went on to Play with 10 men for the rest of the encounter.

    Darwin Nunez lashed on to a through pass in the 81st minute to equalize for the visitors before grabbing the winner in the 93rd minute of the encounter.

  • EPL: Alvarez propels Manchester City to defeat Newcastle 1-0 at the Etihad

    EPL: Alvarez propels Manchester City to defeat Newcastle 1-0 at the Etihad

    Manchester City striker, Julian Alvarez’s fine first-half strike handed the Citizens their first home win of the season against hard fighting Newcastle united.

    The Argentine curled a shot into the top corner after 31 minutes of a tight Premier League encounter at the Etihad Stadium and it proved enough for the champions to claim all three points.

    Newcastle came off the heel of a massive win against Aston Villa last weekend and had travelled in hope of claiming their first league win at City for almost 23 years. Yet the hosts, despite making just two changes following their draining European Super Cup venture in Athens in midweek, were too strong and successfully nullified Eddie Howe’s side.

    Pep Guardiola’s men were far from their fluid best, but they produced a professional performance to follow up their opening win at Burnley.

    Manchester City have now won two games and earned six maximum points in their first two Premier League matches of the season.

  • EPL: Arsenal mount pressure on Manchester City, defeat Newcastle 2-0

    EPL: Arsenal mount pressure on Manchester City, defeat Newcastle 2-0

    Arsenal football club reduced its deficit to just  a point to closest rival Manchester City after defeating Newcastle United 2-0 at St James’ park.

    Arsenal’s Norwegian striker netted the Gunners first goal inside 14 minute of the encounter to put the visiotrs ahead.

    The Gunners captain gets a chance on the edge of the Newcastle box and strokes it through a defender’s legs into the far corner beyond Newcastle’s goalie for their first of the encounter.

    In the 76th minute, the visitors come forward really well on the counter attack and Martinelli runs into the box on the left wing.

    He whips a speculative ball into the box, and Schar sticks a foot out to knock it into his own net.

    All efforts by newcastle to get a goal back in the encounter proved abortive as the the Gunners held on for a deserved 2-0  away win to continue to mount pressure on league leaders Manchester City.

  • EPL: Newcastle defeat Manchester United 2-0, climb to 3rd on the log

    EPL: Newcastle defeat Manchester United 2-0, climb to 3rd on the log

    Newcastle United saw off Manchester united 2-0 to revive their hopes of finishing among top four teams in the English Premier League and securing a spot in next season’s UEFA Champions League football.

    Few weeks back same side met at the Carabao cup final but the Red Devils emerged as the better side after 90 minutes.

    However, in a twist of fate, Newcastle got back their pound of flesh by defeating their Carabao cup conqueror by 2-0 at  St James’ park.

    Isak turned Varane smartly on the edge of the D and slipped an excellent through pass towards Guimaraes on the right side of the area. He stood up a deep cross towards Saint-Maximin, who headed it powerfully back across goal to give Willock a simple close-range header for Magpies first goal.

    In the 88th minute, Trippier put in yet another brilliant ball, and Wilson got in front of Lindelof to flick an accomplished header past de Gea to put the game at 2-0 and beyond the reach of Manchester United.

    The result meant Newcastle have now climbed to the 3rd position on the log and pushed Manchester United to fourth position.

    Although both teams are locked on 50 points, Newcastle are in third position courtesy of a better goal difference.

  • Turkey Earthquake: Football world mourns death of Ghanaian player, Christian Atsu

    Turkey Earthquake: Football world mourns death of Ghanaian player, Christian Atsu

    Tributes have continued to  pour in for  former Chelsea and Newcastle footballer, Christian Atsu who was found dead in the rubble days after the Turkey earthquake.

    Atsu’s body was pulled from under the rubble of his home in Hatay, southern Turkey, 12 days after the earthquake rocked the region, as confirmed by his agent Murat Uzunmehmet in a statement.

    The 31-year-old had been missing since his building collapsed when the earthquake struck on February 6.

    “Atsu’s lifeless body was found under the rubble. Currently, more items are still being taken out. His phone was also found,” Uzunmehmet told reporters.

    Tributes have poured in from all corners after the news of the former Chelsea and Newcastle United player’s death emerged.

    Atsu was a Chelsea player between 2013 and 2017 having signed from Porto. He did not make a competitive appearance for our men’s first team having spent his seasons as a Blue out on loan, although he featured in some pre-season games.

    During those years, the Ghanaian international was named the Player of the Tournament at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, also scoring the Goal of the Tournament as Ghana finished runners up.

    His loans took him to Vitesse, Everton, Bournemouth, Malaga and Newcastle before he was transferred permanently to St James’ Park.

    He moved to Turkey to play for Hatayspor last year.

    Chelsea sends our heartfelt condolences to Christian’s family and friends and to all those affected by the earthquake tragedy.

  • EPL: English wizkid, Anthony Gordon signs for Newcastle united

    EPL: English wizkid, Anthony Gordon signs for Newcastle united

    England winger, Anthony Gordon has put pen to paper for Newcastle football club after Everton and the Magpies agreed on a deal for the player.

    British media Reuters reported that  Newcastle will pay up to 45 million pounds ($55.8 million) for the 21-year-old, who will bolster their attacking options as they push for a Champions League spot.

    “Since I heard of the interest, I was always convinced Newcastle were for me,” Gordon told

    “I think the fan base and the city really suits me as a person, the way the team are playing under the gaffer at the minute really suits me, and the club just look like they’re heading in the right direction.

    “I feel like it’s a really big step. People haven’t seen what I’m capable of yet. I think under the gaffer, and the way the club’s going, I can really excel here.”

    Gordon, who has played for England at Under-21 level, made 65 league appearances for Everton, scoring seven goals.

  • Qatar 2022: Alan Shearer tips Argentina to win World Cup

    Qatar 2022: Alan Shearer tips Argentina to win World Cup

    Former three Lions of England and Newcastle United striker,  Alan Shearer, has tipped South American side,  Argentina to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

    Shearer wants Messi to lead Argentina to triumph in Qatar, adding that the Paris Saint-Germain forward is the greatest player ever.

    The Albicelestes will play their first match against Saudi Arabia on Monday in Qatar on the back of being unbeaten in 36 matches across all competitions.

    Argentina is drawn in Group C alongside Mexico, Poland and Saudi Arabia.

    “Argentina,” Shearer told BBC Sport when asked to predict the country to win the tournament.

    “It will be a great way for Lionel Messi, the best player in the world, to go out. It could be a defining moment for him – he has probably been the greatest player we have ever seen, but the thing that is always chucked at him when comparisons are made between him and [late] Diego Maradona is that he has never won the World Cup.”

    He continued: “If he was to win this one, that would pretty much be the end of that debate – and what a story it would be

  • Check out football transfer business across European leagues

    Check out football transfer business across European leagues

    Borussia Dortmund chairman Hans-Joachim Watzke has denied speculation linking the Bundesliga club with 37-year-old Portl forward Cristiano Ronaldo, he says there has been no contact with the Manchester United star.
    Newcastle and West Ham are watching events at United closely, they are both interested in Scotland international Scott McTominay, 25, as they believe he is the most likely midfielder to be pushed aside with the arrival of Casemiro.
    Chelsea have offered £15m plus Spanish defender Marcos Alonso, 31, for Barcelona’s 33-year-old Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
    The Blues have also made enquiries about the availability of Manchester United and England defender Harry Maguire, 29, for a potential swap deal which would see US forward Christian Pulisic, 23, go the other way.
    Leicester’s French defender Wesley Fofana, 21, has asked not to be involved when they face Southampton this weekend after being linked with Chelsea.
    French side Nice are in talks with Arsenal over a loan move for Ivory Coast forward Nicolas Pepe, 27.
    Real Madrid are considering a move for Tottenham Hotspur and Denmark midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, 27, to replace the outgoing Brazilian Casemiro, 30, who has agreed a deal with Manchester United.
    Newcastle and West Ham are watching events at United closely, they are both interested in Scotland international Scott McTominay, 25, as they believe he is the most likely midfielder to be pushed aside with the arrival of Casemiro.
    Leeds are aiming to complete a deal for FC Zurich’s Willy Gnonto, 18, for £4m with the Italian striker entering the final year of his contract.
    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is confident that 20-year-old England winger Bukayo Saka will sign a new deal with the club despite rivals, including Manchester City, showing interest.
    Everton are set to sign Mohammed Kudus on loan from Ajax with a view to making the 22-year-old Ghana midfielder’s move permanent.
    Ajax also want to bring Morocco midfielder Hakim Ziyech, 29, back from Chelsea if 22-year-old Brazilian Antony joins Manchester United.
    Antony trained alone on Friday after the Dutch club rejected a £67m bid from United.
    PSV Eindhoven are holding out for £38m for Dutch winger Cody Gakpo, 23, but negotiations with Manchester United aren’t expected to be an issue.
    Brighton are looking to add a fourth Ecuador international to their first team as they target midfielder Jose Cifuentes, 23, from LAFC.