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West Ham starting XI vs Wolves: Moyes to make one change, 25-yr-old set to return
West Ham United take on Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on Monday and they will be hoping to get into the top four with a win. The Hammers are currently 5th in the Premier League table just two points adrift of fourth-placed Chelsea. David Moyes’ side have been inconsistent in the last few weeks and they have failed to win three of the last four Premier League matches. The fans will be expecting them to bounce back strongly against a struggling Wolves side. Wolves are coming into this game on the back of four winless matches in the Premier League. The last time these two sides met West Ham picked up a 4-0 win at home and the fans will be looking for a similar performance here. The Hammers have had a memorable season so far and it will be interesting to see if they ...
‘Would be a good choice’ – Some NUFC fans react after hearing 47-yr-old could replace Bruce
Belgium manager Roberto Martinez has been linked with the Newcastle United job. According to a report from Football Insider, the former Premier League manager is a leading contender to replace Steve Bruce at the end of the season. Martinez has a contract with Belgium until 2022 it will be interesting to see if he’s willing to return to club football this summer. SL View: Martinez unlikely to leave before the World Cup It seems highly unlikely but Martinez will turn down the opportunity to manage Belgium in the World Cup in 2022 and take over at Newcastle at the end of this season. The chance to manage a Premier League club like Newcastle can be a tempting proposition but Martinez has the chance to achieve something special in the World Cup with a prodigiously talented Belgium squad. There ...
Nasarawa committed to sports development – governor
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa has reiterated his administration’s commitment to sports development in order to positively engage youths in the state. Sule stated this when he hosted members of National Super Bike Clubs’ Association of Nigeria who paid him a courtesy call in his office, on Friday in Lafia. The governor, represented by the Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Alhaji Othman Bala-Adam, thanked members of the association for the visit, assuring them of a fruitful stay in the state. “My administration remains committed to harnessing youths’ sporting potentials and tackling restiveness in the state. “I appreciate your decision to choose Lafia for your maiden Super Bikes Clubs competition and assure you of my support. “This is a timely initiative and a call for invest...
Arsenal, West Ham and more – 10 players you didn’t know won Premier League Player of the Month
Every month since the beginning of the 1994/95 season, Premier League players, experts and fans have been voting for the league’s best player from the month’s action of football. Usually, the award goes to one of the titans of the league. Sergio Aguero has claimed the prize a record seven times, while Bruno Fernandes and Ilkay Gundogan have almost formed a monopoly on the award in recent times. However, March 2021 saw an underdog win the prize, with Leicester City’s Kelechi Iheanacho scooping the award. Here is a look back at some of the other underdogs who win the Premier League Player of the Month award. Alex Manninger Manninger won the award despite being Arsenal’s second-choice goalkeeper at the time Remember that Austrian goalkeeper who was Arsenal’s back-up for a few years, Juventus’...
Ancelotti confirms four Everton players won’t play vs Palace…but, duo could return
Everton will face Crystal Palace in the Premier League clash on Monday, and Carlo Ancelotti is hopeful that his side can still achieve their target of securing a European place this season. Ahead of the match, Ancelotti has confirmed that James Rodriguez is in good condition after training well this week. The Colombian hasn’t featured for the Toffees since their 2-0 win against Liverpool in the Merseyside derby at Anfield. However, he is now available for selection. James Rodriguez has trained well during the break and is in “good condition” — Patrick Boyland (@Paddy_Boyland) April 2, 2021 The Toffees are also set to welcome Jean-Philippe Gbamin, who has now recovered fully from the nightmare injury that kept him for more than a year. The 25-year-old has made only two appearances for ...
PSG quartet miss huge Ligue 1 fixture against Lille
Parc des Princes is the venue as Paris Saint-Germain and Lille battle it out for a top place in Ligue 1 on Saturday. PSG head into proceedings as table-toppers, albeit level on points with their upcoming rivals. Both sides have blown hot and cold lately and will be looking to prove a point in one of the most highly anticipated fixtures on the French football schedule. Paris Saint-Germain Preview Paris endured mixed fortunes in their five Ligue 1 matches ahead of the international break (W3, L2), all of which featured at least one first-half goal. After being held goalless to Lille in the reverse fixture earlier this season, Les Parisiens face the prospect of failing to beat this opposition in back-to-back league matches for the first time since 2012. Coming into this matchday, Mauricio Poc...
Injuries galore for RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich ahead of big clash
RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich go head-to-head in a massive Bundesliga title six-pointer at the Red Bull Arena on Saturday. With four points separating the sides ahead of the kick-off, Leipzig will be looking to snap their five-game winless league run against Bayern (D4, L1) and remain in the title run-in. But it will be a daunting task for the home team to grab the victory here, knowing they have failed to score in two of their last three competitive H2Hs at this venue (D2, L1). RB Leipzig Preview Leipzig enjoyed an impressive eight-game unbeaten streak in the Bundesliga before the international break curtailed their momentum, dropping just two of the available 24 points in that run (W7, D1). Julian Naglesmann has shown he knows in-depth about building a fortress, having guided his side to ...
‘Great option’, ‘Sign him up’: Some Chelsea fans react to link with Barcelona target
A selection of Chelsea fans have welcomed the prospect of the club signing Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero on a free transfer at the end of the season. The Argentine has netted a staggering 257 goals during his decade-long stay with the Cityzens, but he will leave them when his contract expires this summer. It is being reported that the 32-year-old would like to prolong his career in the Premier League, and the Blues are in ‘prime position’ to sign him. This has got several Blues fans excited, and a few of them believe Aguero would be a quality addition to the squad ahead of next season. Twitter reactions: I don’t care how old Aguero is. Sign him up. — Chelsea Extra 🏆 (@CFCExtra) April 1, 2021 Big w for chelsea if we get Aguero, but I’ll be very disappointed if hi...
Arsenal midfielder says he would like to play with Manchester United star at Boca Juniors
Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira has talked about the prospect of playing alongside Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani at Boca Juniors next season. The Uruguay international returned to his home country last week to grieve his mother’s death, who succumbed to coronavirus. In a recent interview with ESPN Argentina, Torreira said that he does not see himself playing in Europe next season and would like to be closer to his dear ones. He added that he has always dreamt of playing for Boca Juniors and was hopeful that the Gunners would agree on a loan deal this summer. In the same interview, he was asked about the future of compatriot Cavani, whose contract with the Red Devils expires at the end of the season. There is an option to extend his deal for another 12 months, but the signs are...
Double boost for Chelsea, key Arsenal duo doubtful
The 2020/21 Premier League season continues apace this weekend, with some important fixtures taking place from Saturday to Monday. The action gets underway at lunchtime on Saturday, as Chelsea go head-to-head with West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge. The Blues have received a double boost ahead of the game, with Tammy Abraham and Callum Hudson-Odoi back in training after injury. Leeds United versus Sheffield United is next on the agenda, with Leicester City vs Manchester City following in the early evening game. Arsenal vs Liverpool completes the Saturday line-up in a crucial game for both teams as they strive to qualify for Europe. The Gunners could be without Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe, with both players struggling with injuries at the moment. There are four games on Sunday, ea...
‘No, no, no’: Arsenal boss set to miss a trick after ruling out intriguing move
Mikel Arteta’s decision to rule Arsenal out of running to sign Sergio Aguero could be a huge blunder on his part. With doubts over the futures of Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette, the Gunners may need to strengthen their forward options this summer. However, in his press conference for Arsenal’s game against Liverpool this weekend, Arteta dismissed the idea that he could make a move for Aguero. “No, no, no – we will see what happens with him in the future,” he said. SL View Aguero has been hugely successful at Manchester City, firing 257 goals in 384 appearances for the club. City’s decision to allow him to leave on a free transfer this summer is undoubtedly surprising given what he has achieved there. Injuries and illness have limited the 32-year-old’s impact this season,...
‘I am very happy’: Mikel Arteta reacts to speculation over £182,000-a-week Arsenal star
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has reacted to the recent speculation regarding the future of Alexandre Lacazette. The striker is currently in his fourth season with the Gunners and has been a quality signing with 61 goals and 28 assists from 161 appearances. He was in-and-out of the starting line-up during the first half of the season but has established himself as a regular in recent months. Before the international break, Lacazette was in fine form with three goals in four league outings, but speculation has continued over his future. His current contract expires in June next year, and it has been reported that Atletico Madrid, Sevilla and Roma are keeping tabs on him. When asked about the transfer rumours, Arteta said that he is always happy when his players are linked and speculated abou...
