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Merino steps up as Arsenal’s surprise striker in Gyokeres’ absence
Arsenal’s Mikel Merino once again delivered when called upon to fill an unfamiliar role, scoring twice in a 3-0 Champions League victory away to Slavia Prague. With Viktor Gyokeres sidelined by a muscle injury that has given manager Mikel Arteta “concern,” the Spaniard was pushed into a forward role — a position he has made…
Read MoreDiaz double inspires Bayern Munich to victory over PSG
Luis Díaz’s brace guided 10-man Bayern Munich to another triumph as they overcame defending European champions Paris Saint-Germain to preserve their flawless record this season. The German giants recorded their 16th consecutive win across all competitions, maintaining a perfect run in both the Bundesliga and the Champions League. Their latest success, a 2-1 win in…
Read MoreMario Marinica named Warriors coach
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has appointed Romanian Mario Marinica as the new Warriors coach on a one-year deal. Marinica replaces German expatriate Michael Nees, who was sacked last month after a string of poor results despite guiding the team to AFCON qualification. “The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) is pleased to announce the appointment of…
Read MoreArteta urges Premier League to reschedule match amid fixture clash
Mikel Arteta has asked for Arsenal’s Premier League fixture on 21 December to be rearranged after the club’s Carabao Cup quarter-final against Crystal Palace was set for two days later. The request follows criticism from the English Football League (EFL), which said its competition had been “undermined” after being forced to compromise on scheduling due…
Read MoreXhaka earns Sunderland a comeback draw with Everton
Granit Xhaka netted his first goal for Sunderland as they battled from a goal down to claim a 1-1 draw against Everton, a result that lifted them into fourth place in the Premier League. Everton began the match with real intent, and Iliman Ndiaye opened the scoring with a superb individual effort. Picking up possession…
Read MoreWorry for Arsenal as Gyokeres ruled out of Champions League trip
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta admitted he is worried about Viktor Gyokeres after the forward picked up a muscle problem during the 2-0 victory at Burnley. The Swedish international, who joined the Gunners in the summer for £64 million, gave his side the lead at Turf Moor but was replaced at the interval. Since that…
Read MoreMo Salah hits 250 goals: Egyptian forward reflect on milestone
Mohamed Salah has hit the 250 goals mark as a player of Liverpool, effectively cementing his place as a club legend. The Egyptian, who joined the club in 2017 and is nearing a decade as a Red, has broken several scoring records while also leading the team into a new era where their title credentials…
Read MorePep Guardiola compares Erling Haaland to Messi and Ronaldo
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has praised his talismanic striker, Erling Haaland, comparing his efficiency to that of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, football’s most efficient players. The Norwegian is the out-and-out top scorer in the Premier League, returning to the pinnacle after a year in the dumps thanks to a generally poor season from…
Read MoreRice says Arsenal are taking it one game at a time
Arsenal’s midfield dynamo Declan Rice netted his second goal of the season with a commanding performance at Turf Moor, expressing his satisfaction with the current level of his game. England scored via a brilliant header past Martin Dubravka to extend Arsenal’s lead, following Viktor Gyokeres’ opener against Burnley. Speaking after the game, Declan looked back…
Read MoreNewcastle’s away woes continue after a 3-1 defeat in London
Eddie Howe described Newcastle’s display as “nothing like us” following their 3-1 loss to West Ham at the London Stadium. His side fell behind 2-1 by the interval, prompting the manager to make a triple substitution. Nick Woltemade, Anthony Gordon and Emil Krafth were withdrawn in favour of Jacob Ramsey, Fabian Schär and William Osula.…
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