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Partey: Arsenal boss Arteta happy with Ghanaian midfielder’s consistency

Partey: Arsenal boss Arteta happy with Ghanaian midfielder’s consistency

Arsenal manager Mile Arteta is pleased with Thomas Partey after he put in a solid performance in the Gunners’ 5-1 thumping of Sporting Lisbon in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night, Afrosport reports. The Ghana international has enjoyed a better level of fitness this season and has played all but one of Arsenal’s games in all competitions. This is in comparison to previous seasons where...

Sporting Lisbon announce Joao Pereira as Amorim replacement

Sporting Lisbon announce Joao Pereira as Amorim replacement

Sporting Lisbon have announced Joao Pereira as its new Manager, replacing Manchester United-bound Ruben Amorim, Afrosport reports. The Portuguese champions announced on Monday that Pereira has been promoted from his role as reserve-team boss to fill in the void left by Amorim, who departs Lisbon after a glorious tenure at the helm of affairs. Under Amorim, Sporting Lisbon ended a 19-year league title drought in 2021...

UCL: Amorim admits reality of Man United playing style

UCL: Amorim admits reality of Man United playing style

Incoming Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has admitted that the Red Devils cannot play the way Sporting Lisbon does, Afrosport reports. The Portuguese tactician masterminded a 4-1 win over Manchester City on Tuesday night which drew a lot of attention for their impressive display. Amorim will resume his new role at Old Trafford next Monday but has sounded a warning that the Red Devils will...

UCL Roundup: Real Madrid, Man City beaten as Liverpool thrash Leverkusen to remain top

UCL Roundup: Real Madrid, Man City beaten as Liverpool thrash Leverkusen to remain top

Spanish giants Real Madrid have recorded back-to-back home defeats as well as their second loss in the new UEFA Champions League group format as they were beaten 3-1 by AC Milan at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday, Afrosport reports. The 15-time European champions fell behind to a goal from German defender Malick Thiaw in the 12th minute, but 11 minutes later, Vinicius Junior equalised for Los...