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PL: Talbi strikes late as Sunderland stun Chelsea, climb to second 

PL: Talbi strikes late as Sunderland stun Chelsea, climb to second 

Moroccan winger Chemsdine Talbi scored a dramatic 93rd-minute winner as Sunderland claimed a 2–1 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, Afrosport reports. Chelsea opened the scoring in the fourth minute through Alejandro Garnacho. The Argentine nutmegged the goalkeeper to register his first goal for the Blues. The visitors, however, equalised 18 minutes later when Wilson Isidor tapped in from close range following a goal-mouth melee after...

Sesko promises to produce consistent performances for Man United

Benjamin Sesko has promised that there will be more to come from him after he scored in Manchester United’s 2-0 win over Sunderland in the Premier League on Saturday, Afrosport reports. The Slovenian striker netted the second goal after Mason Mount got the first to make it back-to-back goals having netted his first for the 3-1 defeat at Brentford last week. When asked if fans have...

Amorim praises Amad Diallo’s defensive display in Man United win over Sunderland

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has praised the defensive performance of Amad Diallo in Saturday's 2-0 Premier League win over newly-promoted Sunderland at Old Trafford, Afrosport reports. The Ivory Coast international returned to the starting XI after missing the previous game against Brentford due to the loss of a family member with the club giving him time off. Amad started against the Black Cats, with...

Sunderland suffer major blow as club-record signing out until December

Sunderland suffer major blow as club-record signing out until December

Sunderland midfielder Habib Diarra is set for an extended period on the sidelines, having undergone groin surgery, Afrosport reports. The Senegal international sustained the issue during training before Sunday’s 1-1 against Aston Villa at the Stadium of Light. Sunderland on Monday revealed that the 21-year-old had successful surgery and is expected to be out until December. Diarra sealed a club record £30 million summer move to...

Mozambique’s Reinildo Mandava sets unwanted record in Sunderland draw

Mozambique’s Reinildo Mandava sets unwanted record in Sunderland draw

Mozambique defender Reinildo Mandava set an unwanted record after he was sent off in Sunderland's 1-1 Premier League draw with Aston Villa at the Stadium of Light on Sunday, Afrosport reports. The 31-year-old has been ever-present for the newly-promoted Black Cats since his free transfer from La Liga giants Atletico Madrid in the summer. He failed to complete 90 minutes for the first time in the...