Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola lauded both Erling Haaland and Kevin de Bruyne after their dominant performance in the team’s 6-2 FA Cup fifth-round victory over Luton Town on Tuesday. Guardiola emphasized the symbiotic relationship between the two players, highlighting their “perfect connection” on the field. Haaland’s offensive prowess shined through with a five-goal performance, […]
At least four teams have booked their places in the quarter-final of this season’s FA Cup tournament. This comes following the conclusion of Tuesday’s fifth-round fixtures. The four teams are Coventry, Leicester City, Manchester City and Newcastle United. Leicester defeated Bournemouth 1-0 on Tuesday in an away clash. Man City thrashed Luton Town 6-2 as […]
Nigerian footballer William Troost-Ekong, vice-captain of the Super Eagles, underwent successful knee surgery in Finland on Tuesday night. Troost-Ekong, despite sustaining a hamstring injury during Nigeria’s second match against Cote d’Ivoire at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, remarkably played in six of the team’s seven games and even scored three goals. His crucial contributions […]
Former Tottenham player Darren Bent criticized Chelsea’s decision to sign Mykhailo Mudryk, claiming the lack of impact in the Carabao Cup final justifies re-evaluating the recruitment process. Mudryk entered the field late in the final against Liverpool but failed to impress Bent. Speaking on talkSPORT, Bent questioned the reasoning behind the expensive transfer: “The individual […]
Nigeria Scrambles for New Opponent After Argentina Friendly Cancellation The planned international friendly between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Argentina has been scrapped, leaving the Nigerians searching for a new opponent. Visa processing issues reportedly caused the cancellation, a further blow after the match was initially moved from China to the US due to a disagreement […]
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand paints a bleak picture for his former club as they prepare to face rivals Manchester City this weekend. United head into the daunting away fixture at the Etihad Stadium following a morale-sapping 2-1 home defeat to Fulham. In stark contrast, City are riding high in second place, chasing league leaders […]
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has acknowledged the formidable form of Liverpool and Arsenal, calling them “almost unstoppable” in the heated Premier League title race. Currently, Liverpool leads the table with 60 points, followed closely by City at 59 and Arsenal at 58. Guardiola recognizes the challenge his team faces, emphasizing the determination of their […]
Fulham defender Calvin Bassey attributes their stunning 2-1 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford to superior character. This win marks a historic moment for the Cottagers, ending their 15-year drought at the iconic stadium and breaking a streak of 11 winless away games in the Premier League. Bassey, who netted the opening goal (his […]