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The full lineup for the 2025 Carabao Cup quarter-finals has been officially confirmed after an intense week of fourth-round fixtures across the United Kingdom. With several Premier League heavyweights advancing, fans can expect a thrilling set of matchups as the competition enters its decisive stages. At the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal will lock horns with Crystal Palace in what promises to be a fierce all-London encounter. Mikel Arteta’s men cruised past Brighton with a 2–0 victory on Tuesday night, thanks to goals from young midfielder Ethan Nwaneri and star winger Bukayo Saka. Palace, meanwhile, earned their place with a stunning 3–0…

Liverpool have decided to keep faith in manager Arne Slot despite the club’s alarming dip in form that has seen them lose six of their last seven matches and bow out of the Carabao Cup. The Reds were humbled 3–0 at Anfield by Crystal Palace on Wednesday night, compounding a difficult run that includes four straight Premier League defeats, leaving them seventh in the table and seven points adrift of leaders Arsenal. Slot, who made ten changes to his starting lineup from the side beaten by Brentford last weekend, has faced growing scrutiny from fans and pundits. However, reports from…

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has boosted the morale of the Super Falcons with a generous donation of ₦50 million ahead of their crucial 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier against Benin Republic. The nine-time African champions, who secured a 2-0 victory over the Amazons in the first leg, will host their West African rivals in the return fixture at the Moshood Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta later today (Tuesday). During a courtesy visit to the governor’s office in Oke Mosan, Abeokuta, on Monday, Governor Abiodun commended the team for their dedication and impressive performance, noting that the…

Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi has revealed who he considers the greatest footballer of all time while also naming some of the top athletes he admires from other sports. In a recent interview with NBC Sports (via All About Argentina), the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner paid tribute to late Argentine legend Diego Maradona, describing him as the ultimate icon of football and a national treasure who inspired generations. “For us, Maradona was the greatest idol and a source of admiration for everything he represented,” Messi said. “Even though I was very young and didn’t see much of him play live,…

Chelsea star Alejandro Garnacho has finally shed light on the reasons behind his surprising switch from Manchester United to Stamford Bridge during the last summer transfer window. The Argentina international’s move to the west London club raised several eyebrows, especially considering how highly he was rated at Old Trafford. Garnacho had become a fan favourite at United with his explosive pace and flair, but reports later revealed that his relationship with manager Ruben Amorim had deteriorated, ultimately forcing a move away from the club. Speaking in an interview with Sports Illustrated, the 21-year-old confirmed that his decision to join Chelsea…

Every Premier League weekend brings its share of surprises, overreactions, and storylines that dominate the headlines. After another fascinating round of fixtures, here are five bold conclusions from Matchday 9 ;some may fade, others might just prove true. Arsenal Look Ready to Rule Again After nine matches in the 2025–26 campaign, Arsenal already appear to be pulling away from the rest. Mikel Arteta’s side lead the table and have conceded only three goals so far. Crystal Palace managed a single shot on target on Sunday, their only real test for David Raya in the last three league games. The Gunners…

Nigeria’s Super Falcons coach, Justin Madugu, has cautioned his players to stay grounded ahead of Tuesday’s second leg clash against the Amazons of Benin Republic in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Despite holding a 2 to 0 advantage from the first leg in Lomé, secured through strikes from Chinwendu Ihezuo and Esther Okoronkwo, the coach insists the job is far from done. Speaking on Monday through the Nigeria Football Federation, Madugu stressed that his team will approach the return fixture in Abeokuta with complete seriousness. “Benin showed they are a strong side with several foreign based players.…

Barcelona’s grip on the El Clásico fixture finally slipped at the Santiago Bernabéu, where Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham inspired Real Madrid to a 2-1 victory in the first showdown of the 2025 26 La Liga season. After four straight Clásico wins, Barça came into the match eyeing a fifth consecutive triumph, something they’ve achieved only once before. But from the first whistle, it was clear this was Madrid’s night. Madrid Take Control Los Blancos thought they had struck early when Vinícius Júnior won a penalty inside two minutes, only for VAR to overturn the call. Moments later, Mbappé found…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. *Premier League leaders Arsenal extended their winning run in the top flight to four matches with a crucial 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium. The result, which marks the Gunners’ 700th Premier League win, saw them move four points clear of second-placed Bournemouth and seven points ahead of last season’s champions, Liverpool. The decisive moment came just before the interval when Eberechi Eze scored against his former club. After a free-kick into the area was headed back towards the penalty spot by Gabriel Magalhães, the loose ball fell to Eze, who produced an acrobatic…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Liverpool’s defense of their Premier League crown suffered a major blow on Saturday as they were defeated 3-2 by Brentford in a thrilling encounter in West London. The loss marks the Reds’ fourth successive Premier League defeat, a streak not seen since March 2021, and their fifth successive loss in London for the first time since 1970. Despite a commanding 5-1 victory over Frankfurt in the UEFA Champions League midweek, Liverpool was brought “back down to earth with a bang” by an ascendant Brentford side. The Bees struck in the opening five minutes when Michael Kayode’s long…