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NPFL 2020-21 Match day One wrap: Kwara United stun Plateau United

Kwara United produced a stunning performance on Sunday, beating Plateau United 2-0 in Jos as the 2021 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season got underway with a bang. The Afonja Warriors claimed a brilliant win with raised more than a...

Liverpool stumble as Allardyce’s West Brom snatch draw at Anfield

Liverpool blew the chance to open up a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League on Sunday as Semi Ajayi's header eight minutes from time earned West Brom a shock 1-1 draw at Anfield. The Baggies remain second...

Leeds ride their luck to hold off Burnley

Leeds eased fears they could be dragged into a relegation battle in their first season back in the Premier League for 16 years as Patrick Bamford's early penalty was enough to beat Burnley 1-0 on Sunday. Marcelo Bielsa's men now...

2020-21 NPFL season kicks off

The 2020/21 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season kicks off on Sunday with eight games set to be decided across eight centres. Four-time champions, Kano Pillars will face Adamawa United at the Pantami Stadium in Gombe.Pillars will be looking to...

Guardiola pleased with City win over Newcastle

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has taken the time to praise his player's performance in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Newcastle United in the Premier League.The Spaniard went a step further to describe the display of his charges as the...

Lampard angered by Chelsea’s defeat to Arsenal

Frank Lampard has expressed his anger following Chelsea's 3-1 defeat to Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday (December 26). The Blues missed the chance to move up to second on the log following their Boxing Day defeat to rivals...

Arsenal sweep aside Chelsea to ease pressure on Arteta

Arsenal eased their relegation fears and lifted the pressure on beleaguered boss Mikel Arteta with a much-needed 3-1 win against Chelsea on Saturday (December 26). Arteta's side sat just three points above the relegation zone before kick-off at the Emirates...

Leicester strike late to frustrate Man Utd

Leicester and Manchester United missed the chance to put pressure on Liverpool at the top of the Premier League as the battle between second and third ended 2-2 at the King Power on Saturday. Slow starts had been a feature...

Man Utd miss out on second place, Villa soar into top six

A late Axel Tuanzebe own goal prevented Manchester United moving up to second in the Premier League after a 2-2 draw at Leicester, as Aston Villa moved into the top six with victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday (December 26). A...

Wolves players banned from supermarkets over Covid concerns

Premier League club Wolves has banned players from shopping amid fears they could catch coronavirus with infections rising across England. Testing on players and staff in England's top-flight is to double to twice a week in areas of the country...
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