Category: English Premiership - Page 3

28Feb

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Egypt, English Premiership, News, Sports

Klopp Speaks on Possible Salah Exit

Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp has declared that the club will not consider any bids for Egyptian Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian forward had during a recent interview declined to rule out a transfer to Spanish giants Real Madrid or Barcelona in the future. Speculations have been rife in the media over the future of the prolific forward, especially with the Reds title defence in shatters, but Klopp has quelled rumours of a possible summer transfer away from the club. Klopp said, “It is very important – both to the team and that Mo stays here with us. It is not often that I have to praise my own players, which of course I always like to do.” “But in Mo’s case the numbers just speak for themselves. But Mo is not only a goal scorer. He is developed football-wise as well – and is a very,...

Iwobi Backs Everton to Recover From Manchester City Defeat

18Feb

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

English Premiership, News, Nigeria, Sports

Iwobi Backs Everton to Recover From Manchester City Defeat

Everton of England forward, Alex Iwobi has backed his team to bounce back from Wednesday night’s home defeat to high flying Manchester City. The Carlo Ancelotti side were beaten 3-1 by table-toppers Manchester City at Goodison Park. Richarlison’s goal to level the scores after Phil Foden had opened the scoresheet was only the second time in the last nine league games City have failed to keep a clean sheet, but there was no denying them a 17th straight win in all competitions. The defeat leaves Everton without a win in their last five home games ahead of facing Merseyside rival Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday. Despite the loss, Everton are seventh on the league table with the result putting a dent in their hopes of securing a top-four finish at the end of the season. Nigerian f...

Arsenal Investigates Aubameyang For Possible COVID-19 Protocol Breach

16Feb

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

English Premiership, Gabon, News, Sports

Arsenal Investigates Aubameyang For Possible COVID-19 Protocol Breach

Arsenal captain, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is under investigation for a possible breach of coronavirus regulations. The Gabonese striker seemed to break lockdown rules to get a new tattoo. Aubameyang was captured displaying his tattoo on the Instagram account of Spanish tattoo artist Alejandro Nicolas Bernal. The clip was posted just days after the Arsenal forward had been granted time off by the club to visit his sick mother abroad. UK Government guidelines prohibit the opening of all mobile and static tattoo parlours during the coronavirus pandemic. The footage showed that neither Aubameyang nor Barcelona-based Bernal were putting on a mask during the tattooing session. Though it was not clear when or where the tattoo work was carried out but the film was posted five da...

Burnley, Brighton Join the Race to Sign Musa

7Feb

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

English Premiership, Nigeria, Sports, Youths

Burnley, Brighton Join the Race to Sign Musa

Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa is drawing attention from other Premier League sides as he is yet to agree terms with West Brom. After being invited over by manager Sam Allardyce, the 28-year-old free agent and former Leicester City forward arrived in the country on Tuesday and underwent medical tests ahead of training at West Brom on Wednesday. The Nigeria international forward is understood to have impressed Allardyce and his coaching staff, who were hoping he would sign a contract until the end of the season and bolster their attacking options. However, Albion’s Chinese owners have stretched their budget to the limit in the January window and are now struggling to release more funds to sign Musa. Albion brought in Ainsley Maitland-Niles from Arsenal, Okay Yukuslu from Celta ...

2Feb

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

English Premiership, Nigeria, Sports, Youths

Ndidi, Vardy Ruled Out of Fulham Tie

Leicester City would be without Jamie Vardy and Wilfred Ndidi when they face Fulham tomorrow in the EPL. The key Leicester City pair both missed Sunday’s 3-1 defeat to Leeds, the club’s first loss in 10 matches , but neither will have overcome their injury problems in time to provide Brendan Rodgers with a boost ahead of the trip to the capital. Vardy is in the process of recovering from a hernia operation and could return to training later in the week. Ndidi, meanwhile, suffered a minor hamstring tear in the 1-1 draw at Everton and is not due to be back in action until next week. After the loss to Leeds, Rodgers said it was clear his side would have benefitted from their involvement. “I think everyone watching the game could see there were certain moments where those two playe...

Joel Matip Ruled Out of Season with Ankle Injury

2Feb

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Cameroon, English Premiership, News, Sports

Joel Matip Ruled Out of Season with Ankle Injury

Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp has disclosed that Cameroonian defender, Joel Matip is set to face a lengthy spell on the sidelines which will rule him out of the remainder of the 2020-2021 season due to an ankle ligament injury. The defender sustained the injury in a challenge with Tottenham Hotspur’s forward, Son Heung-min during the first half of the Reds 3-1 win at Tottenham Hotspur stadium. Further examination on the extent of the injury has shown the defender will play no further role in Liverpool’s quest to defend their Premiership title. Liverpool had suffered injury crisis with fellow centre-backs Joe Gomez and Virgil van Dijk out of action due to long-term injuries; however, Klopp’s defensive options have been bolstered by the deadline-day arrivals of Ben Davies and Ozan...

Eze Good Enough To Play For England – Hodgson

1Feb

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

English Premiership, News, Nigeria, Press Statement, Sports, Youths

Eze Good Enough To Play For England – Hodgson

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson believes Eberechi Eze will be good enough to play for the England senior side but is not yet ready to make the step up, according to Sky Sports Eze grabbed his third goal of the season in Saturday’s 1-0 win over Wolves to continue his fine start at Selhurst Park following a summer switch from QPR. The 22-year-old is eligible to play for Nigeria but is currently part of Aidy Boothroyd’s England Under-21 squad, although he missed the recent games in November with an injury. When Hodgson was in charge of the national team, he had to convince Jack Grealish to pick the Three Lions over the Republic of Ireland and the Aston Villa captain has forced his way into Gareth Southgate’s plans ahead of the Euro’s later this year. And with Eze now in a simi...

30Jan

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

English Premiership, Interview, News, Nigeria, Sports, Youths

Why I Shunned Ajax Move – Ajayi

West Bromwich Albion defender has explained his quest for first-team football made him reject an opportunity to join Ajax. The 27-year-old centre-back started his career at Charlton Athletic academy and was promoted to the senior team in 2012. During his time at the Valley, the Super Eagles star also spent time on loan with Dartford before moving to Arsenal permanently in 2013. The defender spent two years with the Gunners but did not get a chance to feature for the senior team and had to leave the Emirates Stadium. Ajayi went on trial at Ajax before sealing a deal with Cardiff City and has revealed why he decided not to join the Dutch side despite their interest to sign him. “When I left Arsenal, they allowed me to go and train at clubs and have a look at clubs and explore ...

28Jan

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

English Premiership, Nigeria, Sports, Youths

Rodgers Plays Down Ndidi Injury Concern

Leicester City manager, Brendan Rodgers, has played down the severity of the injury copped by midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, in their 1-1 draw against Everton at the Goodison Park on Wednesday in an English Premier League fixture. The Foxes were forced to a first half substitution after the combative midfielder picked up a knock and was replaced by Papy Mendy in the 42nd minute. Giving updates on the injury situation of the Nigerian and defender, Johnny Evans, Rodgers says the status of the player will be known in a couple of days. “Wilf was tight, it was the back of his hamstring, so we’ll see how that goes in the next couple of days,” Rodgers told the club website. “It’s just tightened up. He doesn’t think he’s overstretched or tore it. We’ll just have to assess that. We couldn’t...

Ighalo Announces Exit from Manchester United

26Jan

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

English Premiership, Nigeria, Sports, Youths

Ighalo Announces Exit from Manchester United

Former Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo, has announced his departure from Manchester United. He made the announcement in an emotional farewell message posted on his social media handles. In the message, the prolific striker said it was hard to leave Old Trafford, saying it was a pleasure to play for the Manchester club. The 31-year-old striker’s loan from Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua expires at the end of this month. The Nigeria international joined United in January last year on an initial six-month deal that was later extended to 12 months. Ighalo scored five goals in 18 appearances during the 2019-20 campaign as he proved a useful back-up option for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. He posted, “It’s so hard to see this dream come to an end. But I give God the glory for helping ...