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  • Marcus Rashford fires Man Utd to victory

    Marcus Rashford fires Man Utd to victory

    Marcus Rashford scored one and created another as Manchester United overcame illness issues to beat Nottingham Forest 3-0 and move to within a point of the top four.

    Rashford converted a superb opener after 19 minutes when he was picked out by Christian Eriksen in a pre-planned corner routine, allowing the striker to exploit Forest’s failure to track his run by sweeping a first-time shot past Wayne Hennessey.

    The England forward turned provider three minutes later, cutting in from the left wing and rolling a pass to Antony Martial, whose low finish from the edge of the area found the net after Hennessey failed to hold.

    Forest’s keeper denied Antony, Martial and Rashford before substitute Fred profited from an excellent through ball from fellow Brazilian Casemiro to find the bottom corner three minutes from time.

    Forest never recovered from that first-half double blow, although they did have a goal ruled out by VAR just before the break.

    Steve Cooper’s men have not scored a league goal away from the City Ground since 20 August and remain second bottom.

    For United, it completed a fourth successive victory in all competitions and underlined the theory that the exit of Cristiano Ronaldo will not have a negative effect on the remainder of their season.

    BBC

  • How Arsenal from 1-0 down took 3 points against West Ham

    How Arsenal from 1-0 down took 3 points against West Ham

    Arsenal on Boxing Day put their title credentials on display, netting thrice in the second half to overcome a 1-0 deficit and take all three points against West Ham.

    Said Benrahma’s opener from the spot after 27 minutes stood as the only goal for another half-hour, when Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka combined to drag the Gunners back level.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Gabriel Martinelli would capitalise on the momentum and dispatch a near-post finish past Lukasz Fabianski just five minutes later, to give Mikel Arteta’s side a first lead of the day.

    The defence would hold resolutely from there, preventing Michail Antonio and Jarrod Bowen from combining as effectively as they did in the first period to prevent David Moyes from snatching his first ever win at Emirates Stadium.

    Eddie Nketiah would add the cherry on top with a lovely finish after rolling his defender to give Arsenal a well-deserved third goal that put the result beyond doubt. The three points put Arsenal seven clear of second-place Newcastle, while West Ham stay 16th.

    Arsenal are in action again on December 31, when they travel to play Brighton and Hove Albion. West Ham return home on December 30 to host Brentford.

    Whatever happens, Arsenal will end 2022 top of the Premier League.

  • EPL: Spurs draw, Newcastle win as Premier League resumes

    EPL: Spurs draw, Newcastle win as Premier League resumes

    Harry Kane added to his tally in the English Premier League by leading Tottenham’s revival after going down by 2-0 to Brentford.

    Brentford’s Vitally Janet and Ivan Toney scored for the Bees before Kane and Pierre Emile Hojbjerg restored parity for the Londoners.

    The draw meant Tottenham are still occupying the fourth position with 30 points from 16 games.

    Meanwhile, Newcastle defeated Leicester3-0 to climb up to the second position on the log.

    Chris Wood converted a penalty in the game while Newcastle two other goals were scored by Miguel Almiron and Joelinton.

    The magpies have now recorded six straight wins in the EPL.

  • This year, I like Arsenal – Rafael Leao

    This year, I like Arsenal – Rafael Leao

    AC Milan star Rafael Leao has sung the praises of Arsenal.

    The Gunners are being linked with the Portugal international.

    Leao, who has just 18 months left on his current deal at the San Siro, opened the door to a Premier League move despite committing his future to the Italian giants.

    When asked about playing in a new league, he told radio station RDP Africa: “Yes, in the future…

    “But now I’m 100% focused on AC Milan — it’s a top club and I’m under contract there.”

    Arsenal and Chelsea have been linked with Leao and he added: “I watch many games. This year, I like Arsenal — they’re playing very well.”

  • Players have to be patient to make starting XI – Potter to Ziyech

    Players have to be patient to make starting XI – Potter to Ziyech

    Chelsea manager Graham Potter has sent a warning to Morocco World Cup star Hakim Ziyech to prove himself at the club.

    Ziyech has found holding down a place under boss Graham Potter at Stamford Bridge difficult and he is constantly linked with a move away to ease his pain.

    Yet he started every one of his country’s seven matches in Qatar as they proved to be the dark horses of the tournament in reaching the last four.

    Potter said: “He played against Man City, came on against Newcastle. Where he was at when we first came was a little bit away from the first XI.

    “He’s been involved in the games and came on in the first game as a sub. We know his qualities, we like him as a player, he plays between the lines with fantastic quality as we saw in the World Cup.

    “At Chelsea there are always good players who aren’t in the starting XI and have to be patient.

    “I am delighted for him, we kept in touch with him over the World Cup. I am delighted for him that he got gametime, delighted for him that he helped his team, he’s a good guy and he’s got quality.”

  • Boehly failed if Chelsea fail to make top 4 – Gallas

    Boehly failed if Chelsea fail to make top 4 – Gallas

    Former Chelsea defender William Gallas says failing to make the top four this season would be the fault of owner Todd Boehly.

    In the first season of the post-Roman Abramovich era, Chelsea sit eighth and eight points off the Champions League places.

    Gallas believes the finger must be pointed at Boehly should they not make the top four.

    The former defender told Genting Casino: “If Chelsea don’t finish in the top four, Todd Boehly would have failed. There can be no excuses for a club like Chelsea finishing outside of the top four.

    “We are always very quick to judge players on their performance and it should be the same for the owner. He arrived and spent a lot of money, but if he doesn’t qualify for the top four he would have failed.”

  • Edouard Mendy rejects new Chelsea contract offer

    Edouard Mendy rejects new Chelsea contract offer

    Senegalese goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has rejected a new contract offer from Chelsea.

    The Sun says Mendy snubbed a six-year contract offer — because Chelsea are not showing him enough ‘respect’ over wages.

    Mendy has been back training with his club since last week after reaching the World Cup last 16 — but there is still no sign of an agreement.

    The 30-year-old earns around £100,000 a week and wants parity with his Blues rival Kepa Arrizabalaga who picks up almost twice that.

    Sources claim Chelsea bosses have even withdrawn their initial offer of a long-term deal as they play hardball with the negotiations — and now there is a stand-off.

    And an insider said: “Edouard is back at Chelsea and he is ready to play.

    “But there is a feeling that the contract situation is just going nowhere.

    “Edouard has won some huge trophies for Chelsea — but there is a sense that he is not being shown enough respect by the club over a new deal.”

    The Blues star still has two and a half years left on his contract but Italian champions AC Milan are closely monitoring the situation — as are French sides Nice and Monaco.

  • January: Kroenke rolls out Arsenal bumper transfer budget

    January: Kroenke rolls out Arsenal bumper transfer budget

    Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke is providing the club’s management with a £105 million war chest for this winter.

    The Gunners will be active in the January market, as they attempt to bring in more quality depth to their squad.

    Manager Mikel Arteta knows that he cannot leave his squad light for the second part of the campaign, especially as they have a chance to win the Premier League.

    According to Relevo, Arsenal has a sizable budget for winter transfers alone.

    They will target the likes of Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk, and Serie A duo Dusan Vlahovic and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.

    Mudryk is widely understood to be their priority, as the club want to get his transfer over the line as soon as possible.

  • Tech trends impacting the Premier League

    Tech trends impacting the Premier League

    The Premier League is one of the most competitive and popular leagues in the world, and it is always at the forefront of new technology. Moreover, its match events are the most betted on sporting events at 1XBET by most sports lovers in Nigeria. There have been a number of new tech trends that have impacted the league, from VAR to goal-line technology. Here are some of the most notable tech trends that have shaped the Premier League so far:

    Artificial Intelligence

    AI is being used in a number of ways to help improve player performance in the Premier League. One way is by providing analysis of player data to help coaches identify areas where players need to improve. This data can be used to create training programs tailored specifically to each player’s needs. AI can also create simulations of upcoming matches that can help prepare players and coaches for what they may face on the field. These simulations can take into account a variety of factors, such as weather conditions and the opposing team’s strengths and weaknesses.

    VAR

    VAR has been controversial since its inception, with some people believing it takes away from the flow of the game, while others believe it is a necessary tool to help referees make the correct call. There are pros and cons to using VAR, but overall, it has been positive for the Premier League.

    Some of the benefits of VAR include the following:
    -It helps referees make the correct call
    -It reduces human error
    -It helps to prevent controversial decisions
    -It adds an extra layer of excitement to the game

    There are also some drawbacks to using VAR, such as:
    -It can slow down the game
    -Some people believe it takes away from the human element of officiating

    Goal-line technology

    The use of goal-line technology in the Premier League has been a controversial topic for many years. Some people believe that it is an essential part of the game, while others think it takes away from the human element of the sport. Goal-line technology was first used in the 2012/2013 season, and since then, it has been used in several high-profile matches. The most notable instance of its use was in the 2014 World Cup when it was used to correctly rule out a goal for England against Uruguay.

    In summary, the Premier League is being impacted by several different technologies, some of which are designed to improve the game and others which are designed to improve the experience of fans and viewers.

  • Why I like watching Christian Eriksen – Schweinsteiger

    Why I like watching Christian Eriksen – Schweinsteiger

    Former Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger admits he’s been impressed by summer signing Christian Eriksen.

    On his start to life at Old Trafford, Schweinsteiger told United’s club website: “He knows the league, but he knows the game – that is even more important.

    “He has the vision, he has the brain, he knows when to pass the ball in the right moments.

    “I really like watching him because his IQ is very high, and I love watching players who are passing the ball in the right moment to give your teammate more time to do something, and he is doing that and it is great to see.”