Manchester City's chances of securing automatic qualification to the knockout phase of the new Champions League format took a major hit as they were beaten 2-0 by Juventus on Wednesday, Afrosport reports. Both teams met at the Allianz Stadium in Italy and after a cagey first half, the hosts took the lead in the 53rd minute through Dusan Vlahovic as the Serbian’s header beat City goalkeeper...
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard believes Bukayo Saka has grown into a leader after standing in for him while he was on the sidelines, Afrosport reports. The Norwegian midfielder was out for nearly two months with an ankle injury and under the leadership of Saka the Gunners were able to record some solid results such as a 2-2 Premier League draw with Manchester City and a 2-0...
Chelsea closed the gap at the top of the Premier League standings after recording a pulsating comeback 4-3 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday evening, Afrosport reports. The Blues started on the back foot at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after Dominic Solanke put Spurs ahead in the fifth minute followed by a second from Dejan Kulusevski six minutes later. Manchester United loanee Jadon Sancho halved the...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has appreciated the comparison of his team to Stoke City owing to their efficiency in set pieces, Afrosport reports. The Gunners defeated Manchester United 2-0 with the help of corner kicks in midweek and it drew comparison with Stoke City who were renowned for scoring goals via throw-ins during their Premier League stint under manager Tony Pulis between 2007 and 2013. Some...
A 30-year-old Arsenal fan identified as John Ssenyonga was reportedly shot dead by a security guard in the Kalungu district of Central Uganda on Wednesday. The incident took place at Afric Restaurant in the Uganda Cares building, Lukaya Town Council. Ssenyonga was celebrating Arsenal's 2-0 victory over Manchester United at the Emirates when the altercation took place. The security personnel, identified as Richard Okecho, had ordered...
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