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Arteta Certain Man City Remain Firm Contenders For Title

Arteta Certain Man City Remain Firm Contenders For Title

September 21, 2025 7:19 am

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has no doubts that Manchester City remain firmly in the Premier League title race, despite a challenging start to the campaign. Speaking to reporters, the Spaniard expressed his belief that Pep Guardiola’s side have the quality, mentality, and squad depth to mount another strong push for the crown.

“Without a doubt,” Arteta said when asked whether City were still contenders. “Knowing Pep really, and the demands he puts on his players, the mentality they have in the football club, the squad and the players that they have, I think so for sure.”

Arteta, who worked alongside …

Salah Stands Alone With 25+ Goal Contributions In 2025

Salah Stands Alone With 25+ Goal Contributions In 2025

September 18, 2025 5:37 pm

Mohamed Salah has once again underlined his status as one of the Premier League’s most consistent performers, becoming the only player in the division to record more than 25 goal contributions across all competitions in 2025. The Egyptian forward, often dubbed “The King” by Liverpool supporters, has been central to his club’s ambitions in both domestic and European football this year.

Salah’s haul is split between goals and assists, highlighting not only his finishing ability but also his vision and creativity in the final third. At 33, the winger continues to defy the natural decline expected of players at his …

Yoane Wissa To Miss Newcastle Debut Due To Knee Injury

Yoane Wissa To Miss Newcastle Debut Due To Knee Injury

September 12, 2025 2:15 pm

Newcastle United’s £55 million summer signing, Yoane Wissa, will be unavailable for Saturday’s Premier League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers due to a knee injury sustained while on international duty with the Democratic Republic of Congo. The 29-year-old forward had been expected to make his debut for the Magpies but will now miss the fixture as he undergoes further medical assessment.

Manager Eddie Howe confirmed the setback, stating, “Unfortunately, he won’t make this game. I saw him for the first time yesterday, he’s feeling the effects of the injury he sustained just before he came off, so we’re going to have …

Tottenham’s Owners Insist Club Not For Sale Amid Bids

Tottenham’s Owners Insist Club Not For Sale Amid Bids

September 8, 2025 7:34 am

Tottenham Hotspur moved swiftly on Sunday night to shut down speculation of a takeover, declaring the Premier League club “not for sale” after receiving two unsolicited approaches.

The denial comes days after the sudden resignation of Daniel Levy, the club’s executive chairman and one of English football’s most polarizing figures. His exit after nearly a quarter century in charge fueled rumors that a sale might be imminent.

In a statement, the board said ENIC Sports & Developments Holdings, Tottenham’s controlling shareholder, had “unequivocally rejected” preliminary overtures from two separate groups. One was from PCP International Finance Limited, linked to financier …

Neville Says Arsenal Have Talent But Must Prove Title Push

Neville Says Arsenal Have Talent But Must Prove Title Push

September 3, 2025 9:45 am

After Arsenal’s narrow 1–0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield, former United captain turned pundit Gary Neville reaffirmed his belief in the Gunners. Despite the setback, he remains steadfast in his pre-season prediction that they will win the Premier League.

“I’ve tipped them for the Premier League title, and I’m not going to change that after today,” Neville insisted on his Sky Sports podcast. “I’m not.”

He emphasized the belief he places in individual Arsenal players rising to the occasion: “‘Go on, Declan Rice, you can be that player that runs through,’ or ‘Martin Ødegaard, you can be the player that …

Ronaldo Scores On United Return In Sheriff Demolition

Ronaldo Scores On United Return In Sheriff Demolition

October 28, 2022 4:00 am

Portuguese international, Cristiano Ronaldo grabbed a goal on his first Manchester United appearance since his refusal to come on as a substitute last week in a 3-0 win over Sheriff Tiraspol in the Europa League last night. 

The Old Trafford side got the victory, with goals from Diogo Dalot and Marcus Rashford just before Ronaldo’s strike sealed it. The win has now guaranteed that the Red Devils will have a shot in the next round, where they are scheduled to join the likes of Barcelona who were knocked out of the Champions League at the group stage 24 hours earlier.…

Premier League Finally Approves Boehly’s Takeover Of Chelsea

Premier League Finally Approves Boehly’s Takeover Of Chelsea

May 25, 2022 6:17 am

Todd Boehly’s proposed takeover of Chelsea has moved a step closer to completion following the announcement from the Premier League board that it had approved his purchase of the London club.

Africa Daily News, New York had earlier reported that a consortium led by Boehly, a co-owner of baseball’s Los Angeles Dodgers, had already agreed a £4.25 billion ($5.3 billion) deal to buy the Premier League club from owner Roman Abramovich on May 7.

And a Premier League statement said Tuesday: “The Premier League Board has today approved the proposed takeover of Chelsea Football Club by the Todd Boehly/Clearlake Consortium.…

Liverpool, Man City Set For Showdown In Title Race

Liverpool, Man City Set For Showdown In Title Race

May 22, 2022 12:27 pm

As the Premier League competition wraps up with its competition, things have heated up as the two top sides hussle for a place in the peak position. Pep Guardiola has also urged his Manchester City side to openly grasp the chance at greatness by claiming a fourth Premier League title in five seasons by holding off Liverpool’s title charge on Sunday.

Guardiola’s side are one point clear of the quadruple-chasing Reds heading into the final day of the season.

City face Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium knowing a victory is enough to seal the title. But if City drop …

Newcastle Leaves Arsenal’s Champions League Dreams Hanging

Newcastle Leaves Arsenal’s Champions League Dreams Hanging

May 17, 2022 4:26 am

Arsenal’s absence from the Champions League looks set to extend into a sixth season after losing 2-0 at Newcastle on Monday to dent their chances of qualifying for the elite tournament.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that following the development, Tottenham remains two points above their north London rivals in fourth place in the Premier League.

Spurs now realistically only need a draw away to already-relegated Norwich on Sunday to secure a top-four finish thanks to their superior goal difference.

Arsenal’s defeat also guaranteed third-place Chelsea’s place in the Champions League next season.

Ben White’s own goal and Bruno …

Man City Trash Newcastle Move Closer To Premier League Title

Man City Trash Newcastle Move Closer To Premier League Title

May 9, 2022 1:22 am

English Premier League giants, Manchester City moved a step closer to retaining the Premier League title with a 5-0 demolition of Newcastle on Sunday.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that Pep Guardiola’s side took the lead shortly before half-time at the Etihad Stadium thanks to goals from Raheem Sterling and Aymeric Laporte.

Rodri got City’s third after the break before Phil Foden and Sterling struck in stoppage time as they stormed back to the top of the table.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that Liverpool had gone ahead of the champions with their 1-1 draw against Tottenham on …

Crystal Palace Appoint Vieira As New Manager

Crystal Palace Appoint Vieira As New Manager

July 5, 2021 2:02 am

Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira has been announced by Crystal Palace as the club’s new manager, ending a prolonged search for a successor to Roy Hodgson.

 

Vieira, who won three Premier League titles as a player with the Gunners, has had mixed results in charge of New York City and Nice in his two previous managerial jobs.

The Frenchman, who also won the World Cup and European Championship with his country, is highly regarded in England for his stellar playing career under Arsene Wenger at Arsenal.

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Bank Saves Premier League Club From £1m Fraud Heist

Bank Saves Premier League Club From £1m Fraud Heist

July 23, 2020 8:45 am

A Premier League club came close to losing £1 million during a transfer deal due to cyber hackers.

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) said it was only the intervention of the unnamed club’s bank that stopped the theft.

It was one of several incidents highlighted as evidence that sport needed to improve its cybersecurity.

“The impact of cybercriminals cashing in on this industry is very real,” said the NCSC’s Paul Chichester.

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A new report from the NCSC says the email address of a Premier League club’s managing director had …

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