Layvin Kurzawa scored an unlikely hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain powered into the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday with a 5-0 rout of Anderlecht, while Bayern Munich joined them in the knockout stage. Marco Verratti curled in a terrific opening goal — his first in Europe since September 2014 — on the half-hour […]
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Following the games played on Tuesday and Wednesday, which saw various teams qualify for the quarterfinals of the League Cup, the draws/fixtures were done on Thursday and each team now knows its opponent. Chelsea will host AFC Bournemouth according to the quarter final draw for the Carabao Cup, in a match to be played at […]
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After defeating Everton and Tottenham respectively, Chelsea and West Ham have joined others in quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup. Chelsea beat a rejuvenated Everton 2-1 under new interim coach David Unsworth, with Brazil’s Willian scoring the decisive second goal at Stamford Bridge. West Ham’s qualification was dramatic, coming from 0-2 down at Wembley to stun Tottenham […]
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Manchester United suffered their first defeat of the season with a shock 2-1 loss at promoted Huddersfield Town on Saturday, leaving them trailing Premier League leaders Manchester City by five points. Huddersfield took the lead in the 28th minute when Australian midfielder Aaron Mooy robbed Juan Mata in midfield, broke forward, slipped the ball to […]
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The week six of the English Premier League (EPL) was not short of excitement as all the big guns won their matches. However, the Manchester teams are still at the summit with a huge and a thin victory apiece While Manchester City rained goals at the Etihad Stadium; crushing Crystal Palace 5-0, Manchester United faced […]
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Premier League champions, Chelsea, are through to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup, after they hammered Nottingham Forest 5-1 on Wednesday night. Michy Batshuayi netted a hat-trick, while Kenedy and Charly Musonda also got on the scoresheet as a much-changed side from Antonio Conte, enjoyed an easy game at Stamford Bridge. At the Emirates, […]
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The English Premier League finally returns with top fixtures after what seems like a long international break. What many will definitely consider the biggest fixture of the weekend is Manchester City’s clash with Liverpool, which kicks off at 12.30 on Saturday. Both sides are considered title contenders come the end of the season and they’ve […]
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Paris Saing-Germain have completed the signing of Kylian Mbappe on loan from Ligue 1 rivals, Monaco, with a permanent sale happening next season. The transfer saga circling the 18-year-old has gone on for a while and he has joined on loan, with a clause to sign him permanently to be activated next season. Kylian Mbappe […]
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Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, had a medical with Liverpool on Wednesday evening ahead of a £35m to Anfield. The 24-year-old is set to join Liverpool on a six-year deal after the two clubs came to an agreement on Wednesday, although Oxlade-Chamberlain is yet to agree personal terms with the Reds. Liverpool will pay a fee […]
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Manchester City needed a late goal from Raheem Sterling to beat Bournemouth during Saturday’s English Premier League, EPL week 3 game. Manchester United on the other hand have now secured nine points from a possible nine, after defeating a resilient Leicester City side 2-0. The drama continued on Sunday as Liverpool hammered Arsenal 4-0. The […]
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