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PL Roundup: Chelsea, Arsenal settle for draw in London derby as Man Utd beat Leicester

PL Roundup: Chelsea, Arsenal settle for draw in London derby as Man Utd beat Leicester

The much-anticipated London derby between city rivals Chelsea and Arsenal ended in a 1-1 stalemate at Stamford Bridge in matchday 11 in the Premier League on Sunday, Afrosport reports. Brazilian forward Gabriel Martinelli put the Gunners in front on the hour mark, beating goalkeeper Robert Sanchez at his near post after latching on to a sublime defence splitting pass from Martin Odegaard, who returned to the...

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe denies contact with FA over England job

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe denies contact with FA over England job

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe says he did not negotiate with the Football Association over England managerial position, Afrosport reports. The FA on Wednesday appointed former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel as new head coach of the Three Lions following Gareth Southgate's resignation after their Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain. Meanwhile, the FA chief xxecutive Mark Bullingham said that the association has previously "interviewed approximately 10...

Alex Iwobi surpasses Kanu Nwankwo’s Premier League assist record

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has surpassed the assist record set by Nigerian football legend Kanu Nwankwo in the Premier League. The 28-year-old midfielder took his assist tally to 30, one more than Kanu, who notched up 29 during his playing time, to become the Nigerian with the most assists in Premier League history. Iwobi achieved this feat in Fulham's 3-1 win over Newcastle United at...

Premier League: Salah shines in Liverpool win; Chelsea held despite Jackson’s goal

Premier League: Salah shines in Liverpool win; Chelsea held despite Jackson’s goal

Liverpool put the proverbial icing on the cake on a very eventful Sunday in the Premier League as the Reds, led by Mohamed Salah's goal and two assists, ensured they beat Manchester United 3-0 at Old Trafford. The 32-year-old struck in the 56th minute to seal the victory for the Merseyside club, having earlier provided both of Luis Diaz's goals in the 25th and 42nd minutes....

Kieran Trippier: England defender retires from international duty

Kieran Trippier: England defender retires from international duty

Newcastle United full back Kieran Trippier has called time on his England career, Afrosport reports. The 33-year-old, who made his Three Lions debut in June 2017, played 54 times across a seven-year international career. The Englishman announced the news on his Instagram page in a post that read: "I never thought as a young lad from Bury that I would play for my country let alone...