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Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp believes Manchester United are in the Premier League title race despite an unimpressive start to the season. Klopp also insisted that it would be ‘a joke’ to write off Manchester City from the Premier League title race after their recent 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa on Wednesday. The German also included…

Arsenal will welcome Liverpool in the third round of the FA Cup. The draw which was conducted on Sunday, will also see Chelsea take on Preston and Manchester City play Huddersfield. Tottenham Hotspur host Burnley, while Manchester United are away at Wigan Athletic. Third-round ties will take place across the weekend of January 6 and…

Arsenal survived a late scare against Wolves on Saturday to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League as Burnley lifted themselves off the bottom with a 5-0 trouncing of 10-man Sheffield United. Mikel Arteta’s Gunners, brimming with confidence after their 6-0 hammering of Lens in the Champions League in midweek, raced into…

The defending champion of the UEFA Euro, Italy, have been drawn alongside Spain and Croatia in Group B ahead of next year’s tournament, which is set to take place in Germany. Italy defeated England 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in full time to win their first major tournament after their 2006 triumph at…

Former Chelsea and Arsenal striker, Nicolas Anelka has claimed that the current generation of footballers have been robbed by the domination of both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Anelka believes both Ronaldo and Messi have made youngsters keen on playing as right or left wingers instead of center forwards. Speaking on Disrupters, the Frenchman claimed…

Ex-Liverpool defender, Jamie Carragher has claimed that only one club is better than Arsenal in the Champions League this season. The Gunners sealed their place in the knockout stages with a comprehensive 6-0 win over Lens at the Emirates. Carragher, who was offering analysis on CBS Sports, said only Manchester City can be put above…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have dropped by two spots in the latest FIFA ranking to place 42nd in the world. In the ranking table on the website of the world football governing body, on Thursday, the Eagles dropped 16.04 points to rank 1474.44 points as against 1490.48 in October. However, the drop did not…

Jurgen Klopp says he would watch Liverpool take on Manchester City “wherever I am on the planet” as he prepares his team for Saturday’s(Today )eagerly anticipated Premier League summit meeting. Dominant City have won the title in five of the past six seasons, with Liverpool the only team to break that run in 2020. Since…

Napoli may sell their talismanic striker, Victor Osimhen for around €120m, according to transfer expert, Ben Jacobs. Osimhen has failed to sign a contract extension and will have one-year remaining on his deal next summer. Premier League clubs Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing the Nigeria international. In an interview with…

Former Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel Obi has named Manchester United legend Paul Scholes as his best English player. Mikel Obi has played with and against some of the best English players including the likes of Frank Lampard, Rio Ferdinand and John Terry. His career spanned over a decade at Stamford Bridge, where he won two…

A set of six jerseys that Lionel Messi wore during Argentina’s victorious 2022 World Cup run will be auctioned in December, Sotheby’s announced Monday, estimating their value at $10 million. The football star donned these shirts during the first halves of the group-stage rounds against Saudi Arabia and Mexico, as well as later games against…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are among the top 20 most valuable national teams in the World. According to the latest statistics released by Transfermarkt, the three-time African champions are placed in 12th position in the world. Nigeria are behind the likes of England, Brazil, France, Portugal and Argentina in the ranking. Transfermarkt released the…

Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has accused CAF of denying him the chance of winning the 2013 African Footballer of the Year Award. The former Chelsea star who spoke on ‘Obi One Podcast’ on Monday, claimed he was robbed of the prestigious award in favour of Ivorian legend and former Manchester City captain, Yaya…

Fulham midfielder, Alex Iwobi is keen to play at the World Cup again. The 27-year-old made his first World Cup appearance in Russia 2018, where the Super Eagles bowed out in the group stage. Iwobi and his teammates were denied a place in the 2022 World Cup finals by eternal rivals, Ghana. The former Arsenal…

Super Falcons septet Asisat Oshoala, Rasheedat Ajibade, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Tony Payne, Christy Ucheibe, Osinachi Ohale and Uchenna Kanu have been shortlisted for 2023 CAF Women’s Player of The Year award Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie was also listed for the Goalkeeper of the Year after her heroics performance at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup…

The vice-chancellor of Wesley University, Ondo West Local Government Area of Ondo State, Prof Sunday Samuel Obeka has said 38 students graduated with first-class honours in the 11 and 12th convocation ceremonies of the institution. Prof. Obeka disclosed this during the 18th convocation ceremony conferment of degrees, and presentation of prizes in Ondo. In his…

Newcastle United legend, Alan Shearer believes Manchester United attacker Rasmus Hojlund is in an ‘unfair situation’ at Old Trafford. Hojlund has scored five goals in four UEFA Champions League games this season. But he is yet to find the net in nine Premier League appearances for the Red Devils. The Denmark international missed two great…

Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie is up for the 2023 CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year. Nnadozie, who has also been nominated for the Women’s Player of the Year, was in fantastic form at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The shot stopper claimed the Player of the Match honour in Super Falcons’ draw against…

Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen has claimed that he does not have a favourite team in the Premier League. However, speaking on John Mikel Obi’s podcast, he revealed that he has the jerseys of Chelsea and Manchester United. Osimhen also hinted at a future move to England, admitting that every African player “appreciates” the EPL. He…

Manchester United Defender, Victor Lindelof has said that the Red Devils need to score more goals to improve further following their Premier League 1-0 win against Luton Town over the weekend. Recall that Lindelof scored the only goal of the encounter to give Erik Ten Hag’s side all three points against Luton at Old Trafford….

Inter Miami captain, Lionel Messi has named Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane as one of the greatest players in history. Messi said he has always admired and loved the Frenchman. Zidane is widely regarded as one of the finest players to grace the football field. The former midfielder was known for his immaculate playmaking skills,…

Former Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney has slammed the club’s players and feels they should take ‘a lot of responsibility’ for the growing pressure on manager Erik ten Hag. Pressure is mounting on Ten Hag amid the club’s poor start to the season. His side were recently eliminated from the Carabao Cup after losing to…

Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag has said everyone must take responsibility for their 3-0 defeat to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night. The Red Devils were eliminated from the competition in front of their home supporters. Ten Hag had ended the six-year wait for silverware for silverware by winning the trophy earlier…

Former Manchester United captain, Gary Neville, has singled out five players after conceding against Newcastle United in their 3-0 defeat in the Carabao Cup. The Magpies left Old Trafford with a 3-0 win, thanks to goals from Miguel Almiron, Lewis Hall and Joe Willock. Before Hall’s goal, Newcastle were awarded a free kick on the…