Manchester City are hopeful Erling Haaland will return before the end of the season after suffering an ankle injury in the comeback 2-1 FA Cup quarter-final win over Bournemouth on Sunday, Afrosport reports. The Norwegian striker was substituted on the hour mark and was seen leaving the Vitality Stadium on crutches as he hurt his left ankle after Bournemouth right back Lewis Cook landed awkwardly on...
Marcus Rashford has described scoring his first goal for Aston Villa as "a great feeling" after netting a brace in a 3-0 win over Preston North End in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday, Afrosport reports. The Manchester United loanee had contributed four assists in all competitions before the game but was finally off the mark when he scored in the 58th minute before doubling it...
Jean-Philippe Mateta is set to return to action for Crystal Palace in their FA Cup quarter-final against Fulham on Saturday after suffering a horrific injury in the previous round, Afrosport reports. The 27-year-old of Congolese heritage, needed 25 stitches to his left ear after being kicked in the head by Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts, who was subsequently handed an extended six-match ban, in the fifth-round tie...
Callum Hudson-Odoi says Nottingham Forest have to keep dreaming as they aim to secure a spot in next season’s UEFA Champions League, Afrosport reports. After avoiding relegation last season, the Midlands outfit have been one of the standout teams in the Premier League this term, winning 16 games out of 29 to currently occupy third spot. Forest’s number of wins is the joint-second best in the...
Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta has defended Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts following his horrific challenge in the FA Cup, Afrosport reports. Mateta was kicked in the head by Roberts during the fifth round tie at Selhurst Park on March 1 and was taken to hospital where he had 25 stitches to his left ear. Roberts was sent off and handed a three-match ban which has since...
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