Just 18 days after the conclusion of the 2022-23 Premier League season, the fixtures of the 2023-24 campaign have been released. It's going to be another season of ups and downs, giant-killing results and underdog upsets and Afrosport takes a look at three teams that have received favourable opponents on the opening weekend that starts on August 12 and another three teams that will be sweating...
Former Arsenal defender Kolo Toure is full of praise for Bukayo Saka's abilities by comparing him with basketball legend Michael Jordan who won six NBA titles during his playing career. Saka is currently leading Arsenal's charge for a first Premier League title since 2004 with his contribution of 13 goals and 11 assists in 32 league appearances so far this season. Toure, who was a member...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Bukayo Saka will continue to take penalties after missing one in last week’s 2-2 Premier League draw with West Ham United. The Gunners had a 2-0 first-half lead which was halved when Algeria winger Said Benrama scored from the spot. Arsenal had the chance to make it 3-1 in the second half but Saka played his penalty wide. It...
The Premier League returns this weekend after a two-week hiatus with a number of mouth-watering clashes beginning with the early kickoff on Saturday when defending champions Manchester City welcome Liverpool to the Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola’s side will hope to have goal machine Erling Haaland ready for the vital clash after the 22-year-old missed Norway’s games during the international break due to injury. On the other...
Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus was seen training with his Arsenal teammates ahead of their Europa League Round of 16 first-leg tie against Portuguese side Sporting Lisbon. The 25-year-old was seen walking onto the field alongside Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey as the Gunners ramped up preparation at their London Colney training center on Wednesday morning. ????London Col(d)ney ???? pic.twitter.com/pHozcK7e2J — Arsenal (@Arsenal) March 8, 2023 The...
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