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Arteta questioned self during Arsenal’s winless spell

Mikel Arteta has revealed that he believed be was responsible for Arsenal's underwhelming performances in recent weeks.Arsenal went seven games without a victory in the Premier League until Saturday's 3-1 victory over Chelsea took some pressure off the shoulders...

Late flurry as Katsina United topple Heartland

Boubacar Masally scored twice as Katsina United defeated Heartland 3-2 in a cracking Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) contest decided on Monday (December 28) at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium. The visitors were quicker out of the blocks as Bright Onyedikachi...

Chelsea fail to lift pressure on Lampard, Covid spike causes Man City postponement

Chelsea failed to ease the mounting pressure on manager Frank Lampard as Aston Villa came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge on Monday, as a coronavirus outbreak at Manchester City caused their clash at Everton...

Leicester edge up to second despite draw at Crystal Palace

A much-changed Leicester moved up to second in the Premier League thanks to Harvey Barnes' late equaliser in a 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace on Monday. Wilfried Zaha's stunning near post volley put the Eagles in front against the run...

Solskjaer keen to extend Cavani’s time at Man Utd

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Edinson Cavani still has years left as a top striker and is keen to extend the Uruguayan's contract at Old Trafford. The 33-year-old Uruguayan signed a one-year deal in September after months without...

Everton’s game versus Manchester City postponed

Everton's clash with Manchester City at Goodison Park has been postponed after a number of new positive coronavirus cases among the visitors' squad.City revealed on Christmas Day that Gabriel Jesus, Kyle Walker and another two members of staff had...

Messi says Barca ‘my life’ but stays tight-lipped on future

Lionel Messi remained coy on his future at Barcelona in a long interview broadcast on Sunday in which he called the Catalan giants "my life". Speaking to Spanish TV channel La Sexta, Messi insisted that he was "excited" to play...

Mourinho bemoans Spurs’ lack of ambition in Wolves draw

Jose Mourinho said Tottenham's lack of attacking intent was not inspired by him after dropping more points from a winning position in a 1-1 draw at Wolves on Sunday. Spurs have now failed to win in four consecutive league games...

Kwara stun Plateau, MFM nail Wolves as Nigeria Premier Football League restarts

Former Nigerian champions, Plateau United started the new season on a disappointing note, going down 2-0 at home to visitors, Kwara United, at the New Jos Stadium on Sunday (December 27). Jide Fatokun directed his header into the net from...

Late Wolves equaliser extends Spurs slump

Tottenham paid for an overly conservative approach from Jose Mourinho as Romain Saiss's equaliser four minutes from time earned Wolves a 1-1 draw at Molineux on Sunday. Spurs made a dream start as Tanguy Ndombele opened the scoring in the...
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