Gabriel Jesus scored a hat-trick as Arsenal came from behind to defeat Crystal Palace in the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup on Wednesday night, Afrosport reports. Jean-Philippe Mateta put Palace ahead in the fourth minute at the Emirates Stadium with the advantage remaining with the South London outfit until the 54th minute when Jesus levelled. The former Manchester City forward scored two more goals in the...
Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi inscribed "Jesus loves you" on his rainbow-coloured Captain's armband in their Premier League encounter against Ipswich Town on Tuesday despite a reminder from England's Football Association over religious messages, Afrosport reports. The rainbow armbands are being worn as Premier League clubs show support for LGBTQ+ inclusion in sport by taking part in charity Stonewall's Rainbow Laces campaign between 29 November and...
Ruud van Nistelrooy's tenure as Leicester City's new head coach got off to the best of starts as the Foxes defeated West Ham United 3-1 in the Premier League on Tuesday night, Afrosport reports. The former Manchester United interim coach, who was in the dugout at the King Power Stadium for the first time, watched on as his side took the lead inside two minutes through...
The Football Association (FA) will not sanction England international Marc Guehi for his actions in the Premier League last weekend, Afrosport reports. Guehi inscribed the words “I love Jesus” on his rainbow captain’s armband during Crystal Palace’s 1-1 draw against Newcastle United at Selhurst Park on Saturday. Premier League clubs will show their support for LGBTQ+ inclusion in sport by taking part in charity Stonewall's Rainbow...
Fulham manager Marco Silva has named Alex Iwobi as Fulham's best player so far this season, Afrosport reports. The Super Eagles midfielder has been ever-present for the Cottagers, starting all 11 games played. This included Saturday's tie away at 10-man Crystal Palace which ended 2-0 in their favour with Iwobi providing the assist for the second goal for Harry Wilson. Silva was pleased to see Wilson...
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