Tag: Leicester

3Nov By dthataNo Comments

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Man United, Leicester & Everton Are All Interested In Nigerian Winger, Chukwueze

Manchester United, Leicester and Everton have joined a growing list of clubs interested in Villarreal and Nigeria winger Samuel Chukwueze, a player who has already caught the attention of three other Premier League clubs and many more across Europe. Chukwueze only turned 21 earlier this year but has been part of the Villarreal first-team since 2018 after he was scouted by the Spanish side playing at youth level in his native Nigeria. Chukwueze is valued at more than £80m by Villarreal Chukwueze is considering his future in Spain as he looks to take the next step in his career, with the main interest coming from England. United, Leicester and Everton are the latest clubs to begin monitoring him, while Chelsea - who were watching prior to the signing of Kai Havertz earlier th...

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27Oct By dthataNo Comments

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Arsenal Lose At Home To Leicester For The First Time In The EPL As Vardy Scores

Jamie Vardy came off the bench to score a customary goal against Arsenal and send Leicester to within a point of the Premier League summit with a first win at the Gunners' home since 1973. Vardy, 33, had missed two games with a calf injury but was reintroduced after a largely sterile opening hour at Emirates Stadium and promptly ended a 262-minute Leicester goal drought in the league. The former England international headed home fellow substitute Cengiz Under's smart pass to bring up a remarkable 11th Premier League goal against Arsenal in 12 appearances. Only Wayne Rooney, with 12, has more goals. Until Vardy's arrival Leicester had barely threatened but they have now won their opening three away league games for the first time. Arsenal were disappointing and, despite domi...

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24Sep By dthataNo Comments

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Wilfred Ndidi Sustains Abductor Injury, Could Be Out For Up To 12 Weeks

Leicester's Wilfred Ndidi could be out for up to 12 weeks because of an abductor injury he sustained in Sunday's league win over Burnley. The 23-year-old missed Wednesday's 2-0 Carabao Cup defeat to Arsenal and may require surgery. "It is an abductor injury - it may have come off the bone which could be a nasty injury," said Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers after the loss to the Gunners. "We will wait to see if he needs an operation - if so it will be 12 weeks." Ndidi has been operating as a makeshift central defender for the Foxes so far this season in the absence of the injured Jonny Evans. Leicester have won both of their league games this season, to leave them top of the Premier League on goal difference.

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13Jul By BobbyNo Comments

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Frank Lampard Reacts as Man City Defeats UEFA at CAS

Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has said the decision to overturn Manchester City’s two-year Champions League ban, will not affect his players. The Blues are currently third in the Premier League table and face a battle with Manchester United, Leicester and Wolves for the final top-four place. Lampard however insists the situation is in his players’ hands. He told a press conference on Monday ahead of the Norwich game: “I was pretty neutral on it, I just listened to the verdict this morning. “I genuinely don’t see beyond the games in hand, we have a few games and we want to win them and see if it gets us Champions League football. I was never pinning my hopes on [the verdict]. If we win enough games, we can get in. ‘We’re sitting third, it’s in our hands. I wouldn’t have...

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11Jun By BobbyNo Comments

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Eight EPL Clubs Risk UEFA Punishment after Crossing FFP Threshold

Eight Premier League clubs have crossed UEFA’s Financial Fair Play threshold, the UK Mirror reports. This is contained in the Annual Review of Football Finance published by Deloitte, examining clubs’ expenditure and revenue. The review from the 2018/2019 season, showed that eight top-flight clubs are above the 70% warning threshold stipulated by UEFA. Among them are Bournemouth, Everton and Leicester, who reported salaries to revenue ratios of 85%, 85% and 83% respectively. It is the first time since the 2015/2016 campaign there is more than one Premier League club with a ratio of more than 80%. Chelsea, West Ham, Crystal Palace, Southampton and Fulham (who have since been relegated) were the other clubs to report figures above 70%.

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3May By BobbyNo Comments

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Kante is one of the best players in the world & he’s been a huge miss for Chelsea – Lampard

The Blues boss has admitted how frustrating it has been to be without the World Cup winner for a large portion of his first season in charge Frank Lampard has described N'Golo Kante as "one of the best players in the world", while insisting the midfielder has been a huge miss for Chelsea during an injury-hit 2019-20 campaign. Kante has established himself as one of the most consistent performers in the Premier League over the last five years, impressing with his all-action style and relentless energy levels in the middle of the park. The 29-year-old has won top-flight titles at both Leicester and Chelsea during that period, and became a World Cup winner with France in 2018.

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9Apr By dthataNo Comments

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Ighalo, Iheanacho Name Players Responsible For Their Early Success In England

Super Eagles’ Strikers, Odion Ighalo and Kelechi Iheanacho have attributed their quick acclimatisation in England to some players, who took them under their wings when they arrived in Manchester. Iheanacho began his sojourn in England at Manchester City before moving to Leicester, while Ighalo is on loan at Manchester United. In a report published by mirror.co.uk, Ighalo picks De Gea, Juan Mata and Sergio Romero as the three ‘brothers’ who have helped him settle into life at Old Trafford. The former Watford striker has enjoyed an impressive run of form on his return to England after joining United in January. Ighalo has netted four goals in three starts since his loan switch from Shanghai Shenhua, and is now in line to make his stay permanent. “I have a lot of guys there...

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2Apr By BobbyNo Comments

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Sagna backs Arteta to end Arsenal title drought

Former Arsenal fullback Bacary Sagna is confident Mikel Arteta can end the club's title drought. The Gunners haven't won the Premier League title since 2004. Quizzed on whether Arsenal are capable of winning the title in the next few years, Sagna told Goal: "I think so. "Leicester did it and no-one expected them to, but they had a great team spirit and were fighting every single game. "Arsenal can do it too, because if you face Arsenal it is always difficult because of the way they move and play." On Arteta's appointment, the former France international added: "I think it was a great choice because he has personality. "If he's not happy about a player he will go straight to them and tell them they are out of the team and that they will have to work to come back."

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1Apr By BobbyNo Comments

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Premier League season has to be finished – Fuchs

The Premier League winner's contract expires at the end of the season, whenever that might prove to be and he wants to finish the campaign Christian Fuchs is hoping the footballing authorities find a way to complete the current season amid the coronavirus outbreak which sees football suspended in almost every country across the world. The Premier League has set an earliest possible return date of April 30 with Her Majesty's Government leading the fightback against the highly contagious Covid-19 virus. Before the break in play, Fuchs' Leicester had earned an important win over Aston Villa in their bid to finish in the top four and qualify for next season's Champions League.

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9Feb By BobbyNo Comments

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Manchester City Vs West Ham Match Postponed Till Further Notice

Manchester City's Premier League clash against West Ham at the Etihad has been postponed thanks to considerations over supporter and employees safety due to Storm Ciara. Pep Guardiola's side were due to host West Ham on Sunday afternoon, however due to severe climatic conditions the game has been called off. The country was battered by extreme climatic conditions on Sunday morning, with police advising folks to not leave their homes unless they needed to and consequently the choice was made that the fixture would not go ahead. A statement from the club read: "Due to extreme and escalating climatic conditions and within the interests of supporter and employees safety, today’s match has been postponed. "This call has been made by Manchester City’s Safety Officer following...

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26Jan By BobbyNo Comments

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Guardiola Names Team Man City Must Learn From

Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, has named Liverpool as the team his side must learn from this season to get better next campaign. He also said that Man City must use their FA Cup fourth round clash with Fulham on Sunday and their Carabao Cup semi-final second leg tie against Manchester United on Wednesday to prepare for their UEFA Champions League last-16 tie with Real Madrid in February. “So Liverpool obviously will be champions of the Premier League but they would be champions in Spain, champions in Italy, champions in Germany, they would be champions everywhere,” Guardiola was quoted by Manchester Evening News as saying. “Twenty-three games, 22 victories, 1 draw, so it is impossible to handle it even in the best moments, we can drop points. After, in ...

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25Jan By dthataNo Comments

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Iheanacho’s Lone Goal Sends Leicester Into FA Cup Fourth Round

Leicester held off a spirited second-half effort from Championship promotion chasers Brentford to reach the FA Cup fourth round in the final tie to be held at Griffin Park. Kelechi Iheanacho scored the only goal of the game after just four minutes when he tapped in a cross from full-back James Justin, who had been found by Dennis Praet's superb raking pass. Leicester were the better team in the first half and Ayoze Perez should have doubled their lead when he was sent clear by Iheanacho but Bees keeper Luke Daniels made a good save to deny him. However, the hosts came out for the second half with a renewed vigour to their play, and they were unlucky not to equalise on the hour mark when Emiliano Marcondes' cross beat everyone and hit the post. Foxes keeper Danny Ward was also ...

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24Jan By BobbyNo Comments

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Manchester United Set to Sign Ighalo

  Manchester United are interested in signing Odion Ighalo, according to Sky Sports. Ighalo, who has previously played for Watford in the Premier League, is currently with Shanghai Shenhua. The former Super Eagles star scored 33 goals in 82 matches during his spell at Vicarage Road. United are also looking at Islam Slimani, who is on loan at Monaco from Leicester. The Red Devils are considering loan offers for the two African strikers, as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks for a short-term replacement for the injured Marcus Rashford. Rashford is set for an extended spell on the sidelines, after suffering a stress fracture in his back.

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23Jan By Czar Owolabi MarcusNo Comments

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Wilfred Ndidi’s Returns Inspires Leicester To 4-1 West Ham Thrashing

Super Eagles’ Wilfred Ndidi showed class as he inspired the Foxes to their first win in three matches in the English Premier League match against West Ham Wednesday night, Bestchoicesports.com.ng can report Leicester City are back to winning ways in the EPL and they did it on the return of midfielder Wilfred Ndidi after a surgery. Leicester had suffered two defeats against Southampton and Burnley in the absence of the Nigerian international who has now cut short his expected time of recovery from six to just two weeks. Two late goals from Ayoze Perez complimented first-half strikes from Harvey Barnes and Ricardo Pereira. Leicester City got off to a bright start on Wednesday and gained dominance immediately, Maddison dummied the cut-back and it ran to Vardy, who can’t bring it...

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7Jan By BobbyNo Comments

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Ole Gunner Solskjaer Compares Guardiola with Ferguson

Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has said that his former boss at the club, Sir Alex Ferguson, is the biggest influence on English football and not Pep Guardiola. Guardiola heads to Old Trafford with his Manchester City side on Tuesday night, for the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final. Ahead of the game, former Tottenham and Leicester striker Gary Lineker sparked a debate on social media, when he claimed Guardiola has had the most positive impact on the English game. Asked if agrees with Lineker, Solskjaer told reporters: “I must say he has had a big, big influence and since he took over at Barcelona I have admired Pep’s teams. “But I have to say I’ve worked under the most influential one. You do see one of the best managers ever a...

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5Dec By Czar Owolabi MarcusNo Comments

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‘I’m happy here in Leicester, My hardwork in training is paying off – Kelechi Iheanacho says

Super Eagles of Nigeria and Leicester City FC of England striker Kelechi Iheanacho has come out to make a shocking admission that he isn't perturbed about sitting on the bench for his club side while also crediting his recent marvels for his club side on his hard work during training. Iheanacho, who over the weekend scored his first EPL goal in 15 months, after coming on as a substitute and scoring at the last minute during Leicester's 2-1 win over Everton. Ihenacho who has been dropped recently by Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr and last scored for the Foxes in their 2-1 win over Huddersfield Town on September 22, 2018, before scoring last weekend against Everton, has said his training regime is responsible for his newfound form. Speaking to the club’s website, Iheanacho, 23, sa...

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1Dec By dthataNo Comments

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Kelechi Iheanacho Scores 94th Goal Winner As Leicester Beat Everton 2-1

Kelechi Iheanacho scored a 94th minute winner as Leicester defeated Everton 2-1 at the King Power Stadium in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon, MySportDab reports. Iheanacho got on the end of a delightful Pereira throughball and dispatches it with venom at the far corner. After a lengthy VAR review in which the initial decision on the pitch was offside, the review overturns it and deems that Mina’s knee kept the striker onside! 2-1 Leicester! Incredible scenes! Today's match was Iheanacho's first appearance in the Premier League so far this season. watch the video..  

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8Nov By Czar Owolabi MarcusNo Comments

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Blow for Arsenal as injury rules Ceballos out of Leicester clash

Arsenal have been dealt a blow ahead of Saturday's crunch meeting with Leicester City after midfielder Dani Ceballos was ruled out with a hamstring injury. The Spain international limped off during the second half of Wednesday's draw with Vitoria in the Europa League. And the Gunners have now confirmed that, while the full extent of his injury is not yet known, the Real Madrid loanee will not be part of the squad for the trip to the King Power Stadium. Ceballos has become a fan favourite at the Emirates Stadium since his arrival on a season-long deal from Santiago Bernabeu over the summer despite his 17 appearances for the club only yielding one goal and two assists thus far. Reports suggest Madrid are keen to keep hold of him when his loan deal expires given some of his more i...

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30Oct By dthataNo Comments

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Southampton Players, Coaches To Forfeit Wages After 9-0 Defeat To Leicester

Southampton players and coaching staff have pledged to donate their wages to charity, after their 9-0 defeat to Leicester City last Friday. Leicester recorded the biggest English top-flight away win, by thrashing 10-man Southampton at St Mary’s. Ayoze Perez and Jamie Vardy both netted hat-tricks, as the Saints suffered their worst home defeat in their 133-year history. “The squad has been working on putting things right for the club’s supporters. “As the first step towards that, the group has decided that they wish to donate their wages from the day of the Leicester game to Saints Foundation, in order to help the vital work that is conducted by the charity,” Southampton said in a statement

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26Oct By dthataNo Comments

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Father Breaks Record, 24 Years Later Son Repeats In Leicester’s Massive Victory

On the 4th March 1995, Peter Schmeichel Manchester United's Goal Keeper keeps a clear sheet in 9-0 win of Manchester United over Ipswich.. Now come to 25th of October 2019, his own son Kasper Schmeichel repeats the feat in a 9-0 massive win over Southampton. Keeping Family Traditions Alive!

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25Sep By dthataNo Comments

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Leicester Refused To Pay Compensation To Family Of Helicopter Crash Victim, Nusara Suknamai

Leicester City's owners say they are "declining" to pay compensation to the family of the woman who died alongside their chairman in the helicopter crash outside their stadium. Nusara Suknamai was on board when it crashed near the King Power stadium in October 2018, along with the club's owner, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha. Ms Nusara's family is suing the estate of Mr Vichai for 300 million baht ($9.8m; £7.9m) in damages. King Power, the owner of the club, said it was "declining" the claim. Mr Vichai was chairman of Bangkok-based King Power, Thailand's leading travel retail group, of which Ms Nusara was an employee. In a statement the firm said: "King Power had provided Nusara's family with all legal support and assistances, including claim against insurance after the accident....

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24Jul By BobbyNo Comments

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Rodgers relaxed over Maguire as Manchester United rumours swirl

The Foxes manager says that his club does not want or need to sell the England centre-back Brendan Rodgers says he is "relaxed" over the future of Leicester City defender Harry Maguire, who continues to be linked to Manchester United. England defender Maguire was the subject of two rejected bids from United earlier this month, while their Premier League rivals Manchester City are also reportedly interested. Maguire, said to be valued in the region of £80 million ($99m) by the Foxes, started for Leicester in a pre-season win at Cambridge United on Tuesday, scoring their first goal with a header.

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18Jun By dthataNo Comments

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Super Eagles Midfielder, Ndidi, To Join Manchester United

Ndidi’s consistent performances have seen him linked with a number of high profile moves this summer, with the likes of Man-U, Arsenal, and Liverpool all reportedly interested in his services. Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi says he is ‘flattered’ by the transfer speculation linking him with a summer move to top English Premiership club Manchester United. Ndidi’s consistent performances have seen him linked with a number of high profile moves this summer, with the likes of Man-U, Arsenal, and Liverpool all reportedly interested in his services. The 22-year-old’s has been linked with a move away from Leicester in the coming weeks following a sensational season at the King Power Stadium. The Nigerian star was an ever-present for Leicester in the Premier League during th...

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28Apr By BobbyNo Comments

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Leicester Maul Arsenal

Leicester dented Arsenal’s hopes of qualifying for the Champions League with an impressive 3-0 win at the King Power Stadium. An unmarked Youri Tielemans headed in a cross from James Maddison just before the hour mark, and Jamie Vardy scored twice late on with a header and a tap-in from close range. Arsenal played almost an hour of the contest with 10 men after Ainsley Maitland-Niles was sent off.

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25Apr By BobbyNo Comments

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Solskjaer Admits Man Utd Might Fall Out Of Top Six

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted Manchester United’s place in the Premier League’s big six will be under threat, if their slide from the top of English football does not stop soon. United lost for the seventh time in nine games, after Manchester City took a significant step towards retaining their title with a 2-0 win at Old Trafford. It left Solskjaer’s side 24 points behind their rivals. But the Norwegian admitted there is a bigger danger of being overtaken by the likes of Wolves, Leicester and Everton in the coming years, if the right decisions are not made off the pitch. “We can’t linger along many years because the Premier League is so competitive you’ll suddenly be caught up. “I’m concerned about lack of results and in times like this it’s not time to point fingers at...

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28Mar By BobbyNo Comments

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Man Utd Plan Triple Summer Swoop

Manchester United are lining up moves for English trio Jadon Sancho, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Declan Rice, according to claims from The Sun. The report states that manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen to strengthen the club's English spine and has identified Sancho, Wan-Bissaka and Rice as his primary home-grown targets. It is also said that  Leicester's Harry Maguire remains a target, though Man Utd would have to sell a centre-back to make space for the World Cup star. Sadio Mane has emerged as an option for Real Madrid, who are not going to move for Kylian Mbappe this summer. Marca claim the idea of playing for Zinedine Zidane and the Spanish giants is enough to have the Senegalese thinking of making a move away from Anfield. Barcelona and Arsenal have joined the emerging que...

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1Mar By Czar Owolabi MarcusNo Comments

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Premier League Predictions – Week 29 By Owolabi Marcus

Tottenham v Arsenal:     BTS Bournemouth v Man City:     BTS Brighton v Huddersfield: Home win Burnley v Crystal Palace: BTS Man Utd v Southampton:     BTS Wolves v Cardiff:     Home win West Ham v Newcastle:     BTS Watford v Leicester:     BTS Fulham v Chelsea:     Away win Everton v Liverpool:     BTS Nairabet BET CODE >> 194907811 Total Stake: NGN200.00 Total Winnings: NGN32,152.23

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13Jan By BobbyNo Comments

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Ndidi Scores in Leicester Defeat, Iheanacho, Balogun Benched

                         Wilfred-Ndidi Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi scored his second league goal of the season for Leicester City who lost 2-1 at home to Southampton in yesterday’s English Premier League game at the King Power Stadium. It was Ndidi’s 21st EPL appearance of the season for The Foxes. James Ward Prowse gave Southampton the lead from the spot after 11 minutes. Shane Long doubled the lead for the Saints on the stroke of half time, but Ndidi halved the deficit in the 58th minute. His compatriot, Kelechi Iheanacho was an unused substitute for Leicester in the game. At the Amex stadium, Leon Balogun was an unused substitute for Brighton Hove Albion who lost 1-0 at home to Liverpool. Balogun has made eight appearances for Brighton and has scored once in the ...

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1Jan By BobbyNo Comments

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Kante Growing Into New Role With Chelsea

Crystal Palace’s German midfielder Jeffrey Schlupp (L) vies with Chelsea’s French midfielder N’Golo Kante (R) during the English Premier League football match between Crystal Palace and Chelsea at Selhurst Park in south London on December 30, 2018. Ben STANSALL / AFP N’Golo Kante insists he is finally growing into his new role in Chelsea’s midfield as the France star prepares for Wednesday’s clash with Southampton. Kante earned a reputation as the world’s best defensive midfielder after playing a key role in Chelsea and Leicester’s Premier League title triumphs, as well as France’s World Cup victory. But the 27-year-old has had to adapt to a change of position this season under new Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri. Sarri, who replaced Antonio Con...

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31Dec By BobbyNo Comments

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Wounded City Ready To Fight Liverpool, Insists Kompany

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany admitted the Premier League champions’ pride has been wounded by a recent shock run of three defeats in four Premier League games to fall seven points behind league leaders Liverpool. Kompany But ahead of the visit of Jurgen Klopp’s men to the Etihad on Thursday, Kompany issued a rallying cry to the City squad and fans to keep fighting to become the first side in a decade to retain the Premier League. “We shouldn’t focus too much on points at the moment, we know if we can play to our potential we are a good team,” Kompany told City’s website. Our pride has been hurt over the last few weeks but we have everything to play for and it depends on us.” City bounced back from consecutive defeats to Crystal Palace and Leicester with a 3-1 win...

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28Dec By BobbyNo Comments

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Ndidi Targets 70th EPL Appearance for Leicester City

Ndidi is set for his 70th cap for Leicester in the English Premier League Duro Ikhazuagbe with agency report Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, is set for a historic 70th appearance in the English Premier League for Leicester City tomorrow when they host Cardiff City in a match-day 21 game at the King Power Stadium. Leicester is seventh on the log behind Manchester United on 28 points from 19 matches. The former RC Genk player in Belgium’s topflight joined the Foxes from in January window of 2017. The combative midfielder has succeeded in establishing himself as a key player for Leicester City, starting 68 of the 69 games he has played for the club in the Premier League. He made his debut on January 14, 2017 in the Foxes’ 3-0 loss to Chelsea. On Saturday, the ...

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27Dec By BobbyNo Comments

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City’s Title Bid Hit by Shock Defeat at Leicester

Leicester City’s Ricardo Pereira (centre) stunned champions Manchester City with a goal from the edge of the box with nine minutes to go at the King Power  Liverpool extends lead to six points at the top Manchester City’s bid to retain the Premier League title suffered a major blow as the champions crashed to a shock 2-1 defeat at Leicester on Wednesday. Pep Guardiola’s side took the lead through Bernardo Silva’s early goal. But Marc Albrighton equalised for Leicester and Ricardo Pereira’s 81st-minute rocket handed City a third loss in their last four league games. City are now seven points behind leaders Liverpool and drop to third place below Tottenham. At Anfield, Liverpool showed the form of champions as they increased their lead at the top of the Premier Leag...

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22Dec By BobbyNo Comments

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Chelsea Hope to Compound Leicester’s Woes

Chelsea head into their Premier League encounter with Leicester City this afternoon looking to record their third successive win in the top flight while Leicester make the trip to Stamford Bridge having dropped down to 12th position in the standings Chelsea are still some way short of being the finished article under Maurizio Sarri, but the Blues continue to find a way to churn out results in order to remain in the top four of the table. The defeats at Tottenham Hotspur and Wolves were a wakeup call for a side who had previously put together an unbeaten run lasting over three months but hard-fought wins over Manchester City and Brighton and Hove Albion have improved the mood at Stamford Bridge. Their efforts in the final third remain a concern with Chelsea having gone six game...

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17Dec By BobbyNo Comments

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Why Iheanacho is not scoring, Leicester coach explains

Leicester’s coach Claude Puel said striker Kelechi Iheanacho is not scoring goals because he doesn’t get good passes from the midfield despite positioning himself very well.   Kelechi Iheanacho Iheanacho has been on the receiving end of poor performances scoring just one goal in 16 matches. On Saturday, he was introduced as a second-half substitute for Demarai Gray as his team slipped to a 1-0 loss to Crystal Palace. “I think in his last game he was available between defenders a lot and he made many good runs behind the opponents’ line without receiving good service,” Puel was quoted by SkySports. “We need to improve our play between the attacking players and the midfield, to give a good pass in the right moment. “For an attacking player or striker, they need good s...

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16Dec By BobbyNo Comments

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English Premier League results

English Premier League results on Sunday: Brighton’s German-born Nigerian defender Leon Balogun (L) vies with Chelsea’s French striker Olivier Giroud during the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Chelsea at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on December 16, 2018. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) Brighton 1 (March 66) Chelsea 2 (Pedro 17, Hazard 33) Southampton 3 (Ings 20, 44, Austin 85) Arsenal 2 (Mkhitaryan 28, 53) Playing later Liverpool v Manchester United (1600 GMT) Played Saturday Manchester City 3 (Jesus 22, 50, Sterling 69) Everton 1 (Calvert-Lewin 65) Crystal Palace 1 (Milivojevic 39) Leicester 0 Huddersfield 0 Newcastle 1 (Rondon 55) Tottenham 1 (Eriksen 90+1) Burnley 0 Watford...

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7Dec By BobbyNo Comments

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Leicester Crashed Helicopter Rotor Pedals Failed, Says Probe

Disconnected cockpit pedals caused the helicopter crash that killed the Thai billionaire owner of Leicester City football club and four others on October 28, a British investigation found out Thursday. The death of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha shocked global sport and left the small city in the heart of England in mourning two years after their improbable first and only championship season. The helicopter, decorated in the blue and white colours of the team, spun out of control on takeoff moments after it cleared the stadium’s roof. Vichai attended most Leicester home matches, landing and taking off from the centre of the pitch. Britain’s Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) said a series of cockpit pedals had somehow become disconnected from the rotor on the helicopter’s t...

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28Nov By BobbyNo Comments

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Sarri Concerned By Hazard’s Injury Woes

Belgian star Eden Hazard’s recent struggles with injury is giving Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri cause for concern the Italian admitted on Wednesday. Hazard The 27-year-old playmaker — who played a pivotal role in Belgium finishing a best ever third in the World Cup in Russia earlier this year — is out of the Europa League match with Greek outfit PAOK on Thursday with an ankle problem. Chelsea are already guaranteed a place in the knockout stages — they need a point to win Group L with one match to go — but Sarri will want Hazard fighting fit come Sunday’s Premier League match with struggling Fulham. “I am worried because 25 days ago he had a back injury,” said Sarri at his eve of match press conference. “Now an ankle. He has lost a lot of training. “It’s normal at the m...

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17Nov By BobbyNo Comments

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Ranieri Warns Fulham Fans not to Rely on Miracles to Avoid Relegation

Claudio Ranieri has warned Fulham fans to expect no miracles this season, after replacing Slavisa Jokanovic at Craven Cottage. Jokanovic was sacked on Wednesday with Fulham bottom of the Premier League, having taken just five points from their first 12 games back in the top flight. Ranieri achieved one of the greatest upsets in the history of sport by leading 5000-1 outsiders Leicester to the Premier League title in 2016. However, the Italian says Fulham cannot rely on miracles to avoid relegation this season. “We have to work hard,” said Ranieri. “That was a bonus, a fairytale. Forget it. Now it is important to not think about miracles. “There will be a lot of battles. It is important to be ready together – the club, the players, the fans, all together. “They have to support us ...

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5Nov By BobbyNo Comments

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Five Things We Learned In The Premier League

English football came together to join Leicester in mourning the death of owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha in a helicopter crash while Manchester City returned to the top of the Premier League table with a 6-1 rout of Southampton.                                                         Chelsea’s Spanish striker Alvaro Morata (R) celebrates with Chelsea’s Spanish midfielder Pedro (C) after scoring the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge in London on November 4, 2018. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP) City are two points clear of Chelsea, now second following a 3-1 win at home to London rivals Crystal Palace. But the latest round of matches also highlighted some potential weaknesses in Liverpool’s title challen...

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27Oct By BobbyNo Comments

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Ozil: I Laugh At My Critics

Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil has said he laughs off criticism of his style of play. Ozil produced a man-of-the-match performance on Monday as Arsenal beat Leicester 3-1 to record their 10th win in a row in all competitions. Ozil Sky Sports pundit Graeme Souness said afterwards that Ozil “polarises opinion”, and in the past he has been criticised for his languid approach, which has seen him brandished as lazy and lacking fight. However, ahead of Arsenal’s Super Sunday clash with Crystal Palace, Ozil told Sky Sports: “I just laugh. “I am not the youngest anymore but I started playing professionally at the age of 16 or 17 and it’s always been up and down with me – people either like me or they don’t. “I don’t listen to these people – I just listen to my coach and my people who say thing...

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25Oct By BobbyNo Comments

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Arsenal, Chelsea Fans Set For Europa League On StarTimes

Soccer fans are in for another round of live Europa League action today, with Arsenal on the road to face Sporting Libson, Chelsea hosting BATE Borisov. Steven Gerrard’s Rangers are at home to Spartak Moscow while Celtic visit RB Leipzig. StarTimes Nigeria said that it was going to show the games live on its  World Footbal and Sport Premium channels Arsenal manager Unai Emery is expected to make a number of changes to his starting XI  against Sporting Lisbon, following theirPremier League clash against Leicester on Monday. Arsenal have now notched up 10 consecutive victories across all competitions but their squad depth will be severely tested with a tricky away trip against Sporting.

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23Oct By BobbyNo Comments

Sport

English Premier League Result: Arsenal Beat Leicester 3 1

English Premier League result on Monday: Arsenal’s German midfielder Mesut Ozil (L) and Qarabag’s Swiss forward Innocent Emeghara vie for the ball during the UEFA Europa League group E football match between Qarabag FK and Arsenal FC in Baku on October 4, 2018. / AFP PHOTO Arsenal 3 (Ozil 45, Aubameyang 63, 66) Leicester 1 (Bellerin 31-og) Played Sunday Everton 2 (Calvert-Lewin 87, Tosun 89) Crystal Palace 0 Played Saturday Bournemouth 0 Southampton 0 Cardiff 4 (Murphy 15, Reid 20, Paterson 65, Harris 87) Fulham 2 (Schurrle 11, Sessegnon 34) Chelsea 2 (Rudiger 21, Barkley 90+6) Manchester United 2 (Martial 55, 73) Huddersfield 0 Liverpool 1 (Salah 24) Manchester City 5 (Aguero 17, B Silva 54, Fernandinho 56, Mahrez 83, Sane 90) Burnley 0 Newcastle 0 Bri...

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23Oct By BobbyNo Comments

Sport

Magical Mesut Ozil & Super-sub Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Make It Ten In A Row For Arsenal

Mesut Ozil stole the show in the second half (Picture: Getty) Resilience wasn’t a skill readily associated with Arsenal sides towards the latter end of Arsene Wenger’s tenure at the club. The teams produced during the first half of his reign at the Emirates had it in abundance but it was rarely seen towards the end as the decay set in. The signs are there now though that it is returning under Unai Emery. Returning in how the Gunners respond to setbacks, in how they deal with turning moments in matches and are able to switch momentum back in their favour. It was there in how Arsenal made it 10 in a row in all competitions against Leicester and how they responded to such an abject first half performance with a second half display of unrelenting magnificence Ozil played a ...

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20Oct By BobbyNo Comments

Sport

English Premier League Table

English Premier League table after Saturday’s 1400 GMT kick-off matches (played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, goals against, points): Liverpool’s Scottish defender Andrew Robertson (2l) heads the ball away during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge in London on September 29, 2018. / AFP PHOTO Man City 9 7 2 0 26 3 23 Chelsea 9 6 3 0 20 7 21 Tottenham Hotspur 9 7 0 2 16 7 21 Liverpool 8 6 2 0 15 3 20 Arsenal 8 6 0 2 19 10 18 Bournemouth 9 5 2 2 16 12 17 Watford 9 5 1 3 13 12 16 Wolves 9 4 3 2 9 8 15 Man Utd 9 4 2 3 15 16 14 Leicester 8 4 0 4 14 12 12 Everton 8 3 3 2 13 12 12 Brighton 9 3 2 4 10 13 11 Burnley 9 2 2 5 10 17 8 Crystal Palace 8 2 1 5 5 9 7 West Ham 9 2 1 6 8 14 7 Southa...

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9Oct By BobbyNo Comments

Sport

Gareth Southgate Calls up Leicester’s Ben Chilwell to the England squad as Luke Shaw Withdraws With Injury

Leicester full back Ben Chilwell has been called up to the England squad Chilwell replaces Luke Shaw, who has withdrawn after suffering a leg injury  Foxes man made his senior international debut against Switzerland last month CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

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8Oct By BobbyNo Comments

Sport

English Premier League Table

English Premier League table after Sunday’s matches (played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, goals against, points): Watford’s Northern Irish defender Craig Cathcart (L) scores an own goal as he attempts to defend against Arsenal’s French striker Alexandre Lacazette (R) for Arsenal’s first goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Watford at the Emirates Stadium in London on September 29, 2018. / AFP PHOTO Man City 8 6 2 0 21 3 20 Chelsea 8 6 2 0 18 5 20 Liverpool 8 6 2 0 15 3 20 Arsenal 8 6 0 2 19 10 18 Tottenham 8 6 0 2 15 7 18 Bournemouth 8 5 1 2 16 12 16 Wolves 8 4 3 1 9 6 15 Man Utd 8 4 1 3 13 14 13 Watford 8 4 1 3 11 12 13 Leicester 8 4 0 4 14 12 12 Everton 8 3 3 2 13 12 12 Burnley 8 2 2 4 10 12 8 Brighton 8 2...

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1Sep By BobbyNo Comments

Sport

Leicester vs Liverpool: Reds Extend Winning Streak Despite Alisson Blunder

Liverpool’s Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson Becker gestures after the final whistle during the English Premier League football match between Leicester City and Liverpool at King Power Stadium in Leicester, central England on September 1, 2018. / AFP PHOTO A goalkeeping howler from Alisson saw Liverpool concede for the first time this season, but they held on to win 2-1 at Leicester and extend their 100 per cent start to the Premier League season. Goals from Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino in the first half gave table-toppers Liverpool a seemingly unassailable lead. Leicester deservedly reduced the arrears through Rachid Ghezzal, who punished an embarrassing blunder from Alisson. It was the first goal Jurgen Klopp’s side had conceded in 418 minutes of Premier League football goi...

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7Mar By raymonNo Comments

Sport

Facebook Account HACKED! Riyad Mahrez Retiring Statement Proved To Be False

Riyad Mahrez's retiring statement was proved to be false as it is confirmed that his Facebook account was hacked by someone. Hours ago, Mahrez claimed on Facebook that he has retired from professional football due to health reason. A picture of Mahrez was uploaded to the popular social media platform, with an accompanying caption, which read: "After the last consultation with many doctors, I've decided to stay away from football. "As my time as a football player comes to an end, I would like to say few words. "I want to thank everybody for the kindness and support they have shown me in this incredible city. You will be always in my heart." It was Mahrez's first Facebook post since February 24, when the Algerian wrote: "Ready to play #LCFC #premierleague #kingpowerstadium." However, a...

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19Feb By raymonNo Comments

Celebs

New Loved Up Pictures Of Davido And His Girlfriend, Chioma After His London Concert

Nigerian singer and DMW boss, Davido, and his girlfriend, Chioma Avril are pictured together after his 30 billion UK concert in London yesterday. The lovebirds are pictured together after his sold out concert in London yesterday. Meanwhile, Wizkid on Sunday night performed alongside Davido during the London leg of the latter’s UK tour. Wizkid wore a mask to cover his face as he was backstage at Davido UK 30 Billion concert, but Davido removed the mask to unveil his face when he was called on stage to perform his hit song “Manya”. Before London, Davido had performed in Birmingham, Manchester, and Leicester.The London concert took place at the 5000-capacity 02 Academy in Brixton.

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19Feb By raymonNo Comments

Celebs

Photos From Davido’s 30 Billion Concert In UK, Wizkid Wears A Mask

Wizkid on Sunday night performed alongside Davido during the London leg of the latter’s UK tour. Wizkid wore a mask to cover his face as he was backstage at Davido UK 30 Billion concert, but Davido removed the mask to unveil his face when he was called on stage to perform his hit song “Manya”. Like they did in each other’s end of year shows in 2017, they jumped, sang and got the crowd riled up for Wizkid and Mutay’s monster hit ‘Manya’. Before London, Davido had performed in Birmingham, Manchester, and Leicester.The London concert took place at the 5000-capacity 02 Academy in Brixton. See the video below; Davido who is currently in UK for the London edition of his 30billion concert, The UK edition was organized to serve as a follow-up concert for Davido‘s fans that could not make it do...

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