Premier League leaders Arsenal needed a 94th-minute winner to see off bottom-of-the-table Wolverhampton Wanderers, with a 2-1 victory at the Emirates. As expected, the hosts immediately dominated proceedings with Bukayo Saka floating in an early cross that Jurrien Timber headed over. Despite the Gunners’ dominance, Hwang Hee-Chan had the game’s first shot on target in the 27th minute, as he sprinted away from Arsenal’s chasing defenders but saw his eventual effort routinely saved by David Raya. That moment still caused an issue for Mikel Arteta with Ben White going off injured shortly after. The Gunners were frequently frustrated by a stubborn five-man Wolves defence and took until the 70th…
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Hugo Ekitike scored two goals to help Liverpool secure a deserved 2-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion at Anfield. With all the pre-match talk surrounding the return of Mohamed Salah, the Egyptian started on the bench for the Reds, who were looking to build on Tuesday’s impressive 1-0 victory at Inter Milan. Arne Slot’s side couldn’t have dreamed of a better opening to the contest, with Ekitike collecting a brave header from Joe Gomez and firing beyond Bart Verbruggen after just 46 seconds. Salah then came on in the 26th minute after defender Joe Gomez was forced off with an injury and Dominik Szoboszlai slotted in…
Cole Palmer scored his first goal since September as Chelsea ended a four-game winless run with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Everton at Stamford Bridge. The 23-year-old forward, still managing a groin injury that kept him out for more than two months, drew the first blood after 21 minutes in front of England manager Thomas Tuchel. Right-back Malo Gusto, who set up Palmer’s goal, then added a second just before half-time. Everton dominated the opening 20 minutes, with Iliman Ndiaye having two shots on goal and James Garner also going close.. Momentum then swung Chelsea’s way. Alejandro Garnacho squandered several…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially announced a shift in the date for the Super Eagles’ pre-AFCON 2025 friendly against the Pharaohs of Egypt. Originally set for Sunday, December 14, the highly anticipated clash will now take place on Tuesday, December 16. According to the NFF, the adjustment was prompted by FIFA’s directive allowing clubs to retain their players until Monday, December 15 before releasing them for the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. With teams unable to access their full squads earlier, the friendly had to be pushed back. In addition to the new date, the match has…
Matchday 16 of the Nigeria Premier Football League delivered drama, goals, as Ikorodu City remain on the top of the table despite being held to a stalemate in Bauchi. Ikorodu City Stay On Top After Stalemate In Bauchi Ikorodu City secured a valuable point on the road with a goalless draw against Wikki Tourists at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium. The Oga Boys sit top of the log with 28 points from 16 matches, losing just once in their last 11 outings—form worthy of title contenders. Mbaoma Haunts Former Club As Remo Stars Edge Enyimba In Abeokuta, Remo Stars battled to…
It was a thrilling weekend for Nigerian footballers around the world, as several Super Eagles and Super Falcons players delivered standout performances for their clubs across Europe and beyond. Osimhen’s Brace Steals the Show in Turkey Victor Osimhen lit up Friday night football in Turkey, scoring twice to help Galatasaray edge Samsunspor 3–2 in a Turkish Super Lig clash at RAMS Park. The Super Eagles striker doubled his side’s lead in the 29th minute before sealing the win with a stunning bicycle kick deep into stoppage time. Osimhen’s heroics take his tally to 11 goals in all competitions this season. Elsewhere in Turkey, Anthony Dennis found the net…
Soungoutou Magassa netted an 83rd-minute equaliser to salvage a point for West Ham United against Manchester United at Old trafford. The match which ended 1-1 saw the hosts immediately come out on the front foot but the Hammers broke forward when they could and had the first big opportunity, as Aaron Wan-Bissaka pulled the ball back for Mateus Fernandes to hit a first-time shot that Casemiro deflected behind.However, the Red Devils drew the first blood when Dalot took one touch to control a deflected Casemiro shot eight yards out before beating Alphonse Areola with a tidy finish in front of the Stretford End after 58 minutes.…
Mikel Merino and Bukayo Saka scored as Arsenal beat Brentford 2-0 to restore their five point lead at the top of the Premier League table. Manager Mikel Arteta made three changes to the side that drew with Chelsea on Sunday with Ben White, Noni Madueke and captain Martin Odegaard coming in. Arsenal drew the first blood in the 11th minute when White and Madueke combined in the build up, with right-back White crossing for Arsenal’s make-shift front man Mikel Merino to head home. Bukayo Saka thenadded the second in stoppage time after being played through on goal by Merino from…
A late Nordi Mukiele own goal salvaged a 1-1 Premier League draw for Liverpool after a stern test from Sunderland at Anfield. Sunderland took a deserved lead after 67 minutes when Chemsdine Talbi’s 25-yard shot deflected off Virgil van Dijk and beyond the reach of Alisson. Slot once again left Mohamed Salah on the bench after Sunday’s win at West Ham United, but brought the Egyptian on at the start of the second half to try to bring spark into a lifeless Liverpool performance. The visitors continued knocking at the door until just before half time, when Alexis Mac Allister nearly opened…
Leeds United lifted themselves out of the Premier League relegation zone and inflicted a hammer blow on Chelsea’s title hopes, as the Yorkshire side out-battled the Blues to end a four-game losing streak courtesy of a 3-1 victory. With boss Daniel Farke under pressure, the hosts dominated the first half and netted twice through first Premier League goals for both Jaka Bijol and Ao Tanaka. Chelsea rallied at the start of the second period and half-time substitute Pedro Neto pulled one back in the 50th minute, but Enzo Maresca’s men suffered a huge blow when they conceded a third goal…