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By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Newcastle welcomed Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal to St. James’ Park on Sunday, September 28, in a Premier League contest. The match saw both sides renew their recent tussle, with Newcastle having won four of their last five home games against Arsenal since 2022. Arsenal asserted their dominance early on with a couple of missed chances. The Gunners should have been ahead when Nick Pope brought down Viktor Gyokeres in the box in the 18th minute, but VAR later rescinded the decision, leaving Arsenal players furious. Newcastle battled back into the game, striking first when their new German striker,…
“Arsenal Snatch Dramatic Late Win Over Newcastle in Premier League Thriller”By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Newcastle welcomed Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal to St. James’ Park on Sunday, September 28, in a Premier League contest. The match saw both sides renew their recent tussle, with Newcastle having won four of their last five home games against Arsenal since 2022. Arsenal asserted their dominance early on with a couple of missed chances. The Gunners should have been ahead when Nick Pope brought down Viktor Gyokeres in the box in the 18th minute, but VAR later rescinded the decision, leaving Arsenal players furious. Newcastle battled back…
Before the first ball of the 2025-26 Premier League season was kicked, Opta Analyst studied every team’s schedule to see who might start fast and who might be under pressure early. Every team eventually plays each other twice, but the order of games matters. A tough run can crush momentum, while an easier start can help a team gather confidence. That early period is now behind us. Each club has played five matches, and patterns are beginning to emerge. Some sides have defied expectations, while others have struggled despite having supposedly favourable fixtures. The question now is how the next…
Nigeria’s campaign in this season’s CAF Confederation Cup suffered a double blow on Sunday, as both Kwara United and Abia Warriors were knocked out at the very first hurdle. At the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta, Kwara United went into their second-leg tie against Ghanaian champions Asante Kotoko with hopes of overturning a 4-3 defeat from the first meeting in Accra. However, those ambitions were dashed when Hubert Gyau struck early in the second half to hand Kotoko a 1-0 victory on the day and a 5-3 aggregate success overall. The Harmony Boys started brightly, creating the game’s first…
By Olukayode Olumuyiwa In a keenly contested match, Crystal Palace handed Liverpool their first loss of the season in a 2-1 win for the Eagles. The two sides came into the game as the only teams yet to taste defeat this season; however, it was Crystal Palace who continued their unbeaten streak. The Eagles drew first blood in the early minutes of the first half, when Ismaila Sarr struck the back of the net, with the team showing composure and tactical discipline. Glasner’s side gave Liverpool a run for their money, frustrating Arne Slot’s team. The Reds thought they had…
Crystal Palace Ends Liverpool’s Unbeaten Streak at Selhurst Park By Olukayode Olumuyiwa In a keenly contested match, Crystal Palace handed Liverpool their first loss of the season in a 2-1 win for the Eagles. The two sides came into the game as the only teams yet to taste defeat this season; however, it was Crystal Palace who continued their unbeaten streak. The Eagles drew first blood in the early minutes of the first half, when Ismaila Sarr struck the back of the net, with the team showing composure and tactical discipline. Glasner’s side gave Liverpool a run for their money,…
By Olukayode Olumuyiwa Chelsea were disgraced at home at Stamford Bridge in matchday 6 of the Premier League 2025/2026 season. The Blues began well in the contest, winning the first half courtesy of Enzo Fernandez’s goal in the 24th minute. Chelsea’s fortunes changed in the second half after Trevoh Chalobah was shown a red card for a reckless challenge. Brighton capitalized on the advantage with substitute Danny Welbeck equalizing for Brighton in the 77th minute. The visitors wouldn’t settle for less, as two late goals from De Cuyper and Danny Welbeck put the game beyond Chelsea, who were reckless in…
By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Rúben Amorim remains in search of back-to-back victories since he took over the reins at Old Trafford. The Red Devils traveled to Brentford for matchday 6 of the 2025/2026 Premier League campaign, but a first-half brace from Igor Thiago and a late goal from Mathias Jensen were enough to defeat the visitors from Manchester. Though new signing Benjamin Šeško scored his first goal since joining from RB Leipzig in the summer, it wasn’t enough to salvage a point for Manchester United. Fernandes will be ruing his missed chance from the spot after failing to convert a penalty…
Barcelona’s preparations for two crucial fixtures have been dealt a heavy setback as the Spanish champions confirmed fresh injury concerns to two first-team players. The Catalan giants will be without winger Raphinha and backup goalkeeper Joan García, who have both been sidelined with significant problems that further deepen the club’s growing fitness crisis. Raphinha, one of the team’s creative sparks in attack, has been ruled out for three weeks after sustaining a hamstring injury. The Brazilian has been central to Barcelona’s wing play this season, and his absence leaves manager Hansi Flick short of options on the flanks at a…
By Olukayode Olumuyiwa Once hailed as football’s most decorated player with 43 major trophies, Dani Alves’ glittering career has been overshadowed by a high-profile legal battle that has captivated the world. The former Barcelona, Juventus, and PSG star faced allegations of sexual assault, a conviction, an acquittal, and a separate financial ruling that have redefined his legacy. Here is the full story of a football icon’s fall and fight for redemption. The Night That Changed Everything On December 30, 2022, a night at Barcelona’s Sutton nightclub turned Alves’ life upside down. A woman accused the Brazilian right-back of sexually assaulting…