Van Dijk urges calm as Liverpool stumble to second consecutive defeat
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has urged his team to step up their performances after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Galatasaray in the Champions League on Tuesday. The Reds’ unbeaten start to the season had ended last weekend after they were beaten 2-1 by Crystal Palace and they lost for the second time in four […]
William Saliba signs new long-term extension at Arsenal
William Saliba has committed his future to Arsenal, after signing a new five-year deal that keeps him at the club until 2030. Saliba, 24, had entered the final two years of his contract and had attracted interest from Spanish champions Real Madrid, who were keen on making a move next summer. The French defender becomes […]
Mutiu Adepoju downplays South Africa sanctions on Nigeria’s World Cup hopes
Former Nigeria international Mutiu Adepoju has admitted the Super Eagles still face a tough task to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite FIFA’s recent sanctions on South Africa. On Monday, the FIFA Disciplinary Committee punished Bafana Bafana for fielding Teboho Mokoena, who was ineligible to play at the time, in a qualifying match […]
Nuno Espirito Santo eyes winning start to West Ham managerial career
Nuno Espirito Santo is hoping to kickstart his tenure as West Ham United manager with a victory in his first game-in-charge against Everton on Monday night. Espirito Santo, 51, was appointed last weekend to succeed Graham Potter, who was sacked after turning in multiple unconvincing performances. The Portuguese had parted ways with former club Nottingham […]
Arteta lauds Arsenal’s ‘top’ performance after comeback win over Newcastle
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has hailed his side’s display after they recorded a stunning comeback win over Newcastle United on Sunday evening. The Gunners fell behind in the first half of the match, but produced a spirited fightback to claim maximum points and close the gap on leaders Liverpool to two points. The North London […]
Liverpool’s Van Dijk calls for improvement after Palace defeat
Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk has urged his side to improve on their displays, following their 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace on Saturday. In the battle of the two remaining unbeaten teams in the league this season at the Selhurst Park, the home side claimed maximum points as the Reds 100% record was halted. It […]
Pep Guardiola hails Jeremy Doku’s display following Man City’s rout of Burnley
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was impressed with Jeremy Doku’s performance in his side’s 5-1 thrashing of Burnley on Saturday. The Cityzens romped to a convincing win over the newly-promoted side in the English Premier League on Saturday afternoon, as they continued their way up the table. Erling Haaland (2), Matheus Nunes (1) were on […]
Premier League: West Ham United part ways with Graham Potter
West Ham United have dismissed manager Graham Potter after just less than a year in charge. Potter, 50, replaced Julien Lopetegui as manager in January, signing a two and a half year contract at the London Stadium, but has suffered the same fate as his predecessor in just over nine months at the club. The […]
Kompany hails Bayern squad depth after impressive win over Bremen
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has expressed satisfaction with the quality of players in his squad, following their 4-0 rout of Werder Bremen on Friday night. The German champions geared up for their trip to Cyprus in midweek for their UCL clash against Pafos with a convincing win that continues their 100% start to the […]
Chelsea dealt injury blow with Cole Palmer ruled out until international break
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Cole Palmer will not need surgery on his groin injury, but will be out of action for a short period of time. Palmer, 23, has struggled with injuries this season and was substituted early in the first half in last weekend’s 2-1 defeat at Manchester United. The England […]
