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‘Everyone was shocked’ – Popular pundit makes claim about ‘outstanding’ Aston Villa player
Former Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor has suggested that Aston Villa can get into the top six of the Premier League this season. The popular talkSPORT pundit has suggested that while getting into the top four could be difficult for Villa, Dean Smith’s side can aim for a top-six finish this season, despite losing their talisman figure Jack Grealish. Agbonlahor is excited by the signing of Danny Ings and believes he can play a massive role this season. He also expects John McGinn to be more influential in the absence of Grealish. “Another under-rated player. I’ve watched him since the first day he got into Aston Villa. I think everyone was shocked at how good he was,” said Agbonlahor to talkSPORT. “Aston Villa got him at a cheap price from the SPL. He has been outstanding. He of...
UFC Betting Tips, Odds, and Free Bet – Back Darren Till to beat Derek Brunson at 5/1
A UFC middleweight title eliminator, Fight Night: Darren Till vs. Derek Brunson is live on Saturday night at 9pm – Read on for our MMA expert’s best bet at 5/1 and find out how to get a SportsLens Exclusive £30 Free Bet on the fight. Join Boylesports on Saturday and place a £10 bet on ANY sport to get £30 Free to bet on Till vs Brunson. The UK’s biggest hope for a UFC title, The Gorilla Darren Till is back in action tomorrow night against the in-form American Derek Brunson. Having come up against murderer’s row of elite UFC middleweight talent in recent trips to the Octagon, Till’s form has been inconsistent of late. The Brit will be hoping to rebound from a tough loss to former champion Robert Whitaker last time out. Brunson (ranked 5th in the UFC), on the other hand, co...
‘Exceptional’, ‘Nothing shall pass’ – Some Leeds fans hail 25-yr-old’s England display
Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips attracted a lot of praise on social media after his display against Hungary in the World Cup qualifiers last night. The 25-year-old defensive midfielder put on a flawless display at the heart of Gareth Southgate’s midfield and he showed exactly why he has been chosen as England’s player of the year. The Leeds midfielder showed great awareness and anticipation to win possession back for his side and his defensive contribution allowed England to hit their opposition on the break time and again. 1 – England have only conceded one goal from open play in the 1,331 minutes Kalvin Phillips has featured for England across 16 matches. Spine. pic.twitter.com/JTllCv5QCU — OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) September 2, 2021 Phillips has shown remarkable improvement since the a...
‘He’s magic’ – Premier League ace responds to Leeds star’s social media post
Declan Rice and Kalvin Phillips produced a midfield masterclass as England crushed Hungary 4-0 in the World Cup qualifiers last night. The Three Lions were well organised at the back and the disciplined contribution from the midfield duo was crucial to England’s assured defensive performance. The Leeds United midfielder shared a social media post after the game celebrating his partnership with Rice and the West Ham United star responded with praise for the 25-year-old. He’s magic you knowww❤️😁 https://t.co/Dr5BmtNXvA — Declan Rice (@_DeclanRice) September 2, 2021 The two players have formed a telepathic understanding at the heart of England’s midfield and it was evident during the European Championships earlier on in the summer. Gareth Southgate’s men managed to make ...
Chris Sutton describes 22-year-old West Ham star in two words after latest display
Popular football pundit, Chris Sutton, has showered praise on West Ham midfielder Declan Rice following his impressive performance for England on Thursday night. England won 4-0 against Hungary in the 2022 World Cup qualifier where Rice got his name on the scoresheet. The 22-year-old midfielder was brilliant alongside Kalvin Phillips in midfield, and Sutton has rightly praised him on social networking site Twitter. The former Blackburn Rovers striker has described him as an “outstanding talent.” Declan Rice is an outstanding talent. — Chris Sutton (@chris_sutton73) September 2, 2021 SportsLens View Rice has now established himself as one of the key players in the England set-up. He has been arguably one of the most consistent performers for the Hammers in recent years and was simply ...
‘Something’s not right’ – Gary Neville has made a big claim about Liverpool
Gary Neville has suggested that something about Liverpool is not right. The popular Sky Sports pundit feels that Liverpool remain one of the strong contenders this season, but has suggested that the lack of signings could cost them the league title. The former Manchester United defender notes that something is not right about the Reds this season, although it is hard to pinpoint what is that x-factor that’s lacking. Neville has hailed Jurgen Klopp’s impact, saying the former Borussia Dortmund boss is doing an “unbelievable job” with the resources but feels that he hasn’t been backed in the transfer market. “I was at the game on Saturday, Liverpool v Chelsea, and I said after the game – sometimes you can’t put your finger on it [but] something’s not right,” said Neville to Webby &...
Nike Honors Cristiano Ronaldo’s Goalscoring Record With Celebratory Pitch
Following his remarkable return to Manchester United earlier this week, Cristiano Ronaldo has now become the highest goal scorer in men’s international football after netting his 110th and 111th in Portugal’s 2-1 World Cup qualifying win over the Republic of Ireland. The 36 year old — who equalled the record with a double against France during EURO 2020 — suprasses Iran’s Ali Daei who scored 109 goals for Iran between 1993 and 2006, and also equals Sergio Ramos’ record for men’s European international caps in his 180th appearance. Paying homage to this achievement, Nike has unveiled a renovated pitch in the Funchal area of Madeira, Portugal, the area Ronaldo grew up in. Designed by artist AkaCorleone, the pitch is adorned in the colors of the country’s national team, alongside unique motif...
Nike Honors Cristiano Ronaldo’s Goalscoring Record With Celebratory Pitch
Following his remarkable return to Manchester United earlier this week, Cristiano Ronaldo has now become the highest goal scorer in men’s international football after netting his 110th and 111th in Portugal’s 2-1 World Cup qualifying win over the Republic of Ireland. The 36 year old — who equalled the record with a double against France during EURO 2020 — suprasses Iran’s Ali Daei who scored 109 goals for Iran between 1993 and 2006, and also equals Sergio Ramos’ record for men’s European international caps in his 180th appearance. Paying homage to this achievement, Nike has unveiled a renovated pitch in the Funchal area of Madeira, Portugal, the area Ronaldo grew up in. Designed by artist AkaCorleone, the pitch is adorned in the colors of the country’s national team, alongside unique motif...
Report: Tottenham prepare £133k-a-wk contract for £44m ace in order to seal January deal
Tottenham are ready to offer AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie up to an €8 million (£6.9m) per year contract in order to secure his signature in January, according to a report from Calcio Mercato. That works out at around £133k-a-week and would make the 24-year-old the fourth highest paid player at Spurs behind only Harry Kane, Tanguy Ndombele and Heung-Min Son (Spotrac). Nuno Espirito Santo needs more aggression and bite in the middle of the park. And it seems as though he has identified the man for the job. Tottenham allegedly want to sign Kessie in January – Copyright: xSpada/LaPressex Tottenham ready to offer Kessie big money According to CM, Spurs are preparing a huge contract offer to tempt the Ivory Coast international into swapping the San Siro for north London. The AC Milan ace is...
Could Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett Be the UFC’s Next International Superstar?
Following a successful run with London, England-based MMA organization, Cage Warriors, Paddy Pimblett is now set to make his UFC debut at UFC Vegas 36: Brunson vs Till, September 4. Ahead of his faceoff against Luigi Vendramini in the Octagon, the UFC has released a feature introducing its new Lightweight fighter known as “The Baddy.” Holding a 16-3 MMA record, the 26-years-old Liverpool fighter has made a name for himself with his aura inside and outside of the ring. Aside from being beloved by fans for his electrifying walkouts, Pimblett has racked up impressive knockout and submission victories. Watch the UFC’s “Meet Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett” feature above. In case you missed it, “Sugar” Sean O’Malley and Sanabul recently reconnected for a Cotton Candy MMA Glove release. Read Fu...
Certain Local Jurisdictions Are Requiring Fully Vaccinated NBA Players
Gearing up for the upcoming NBA 2021-22 season, sources state that the local jurisdictions of New York and San Francisco are looking to rev up safety protocols in relation to the coronavirus. As reported by NBA Insider Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, players of certain home markets are required to be vaccinated in order to enter the practice facilities or arenas. Those who have religious or medical reasons may be exempted from the vaccination as well as visiting teams. Franchises who may hold these terms are currently the Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks and Golden State Warriors. The restriction will also apply to any team staff, arena personnel, referees and anyone who would and need to interact with the players. Additionally, fans attending games and seated 15 feet from the co...
Tactical Analysis: Louis van Gaal’s solid return to management with the Dutch National Team against Norway
Just over seven years after the end of his last stint with the Dutch national team, Louis van Gaal was back again. This time, he was replacing Frank de Boer, who faced the sack after a disappointing Euros campaign that was riddled with tactical issues. His job was, of course, to fix those problems, and the first chance he got to show some of his work in practice came against Norway in Group G of the European Qualifiers for the 2022 Qatar World Cup. Heading into the match, the Netherlands were second in their group and just a point behind leaders Turkey, but with both their opponents on the night and Montenegro level on points with them, a win was imperative to keep their qualification campaign on track. The first thing we got to see was, obviously, his line-up, which saw a number of key fi...
