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Human Error can Cost Arsenal their English Premier League Title

by index on March 19, 2023

 

The English Premier League has often been decided by the finest margin, a missed goal there, a dropped point here. Only one point separated the champion Manchester City last year from their runner-up Liverpool and the team of Jurgen Klopp is now learning, languishing mid-table, an opportunity to win the title doesn’t come around often.


Thus, when a human error as acknowledged by the authority responsible for Premier League referees, let Brentford’s equalizer for standing in a 1-1 draw with Arsenal, the league leader, it provoked furious as denied the Gunners their important victory. [Continue reading…]

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SAKA STARS AGAINST OLD FOES GERMANY

by index on October 9, 2022

Arsenal attacker Bukayo Saka came off the England bench to spark the team to life and help overturn a two-goal deficit in the last quarter of the UEFA Nations League clash with four-time world champions Germany.

Saka was one of two changes made from the last game against European champions Italy ahead of the home game against the Germans. He had started the 1-0 defeat at the hands of home team Italy as a left wing-back to the frustration of several England fans. Arsenal star Saka was recently named the England Player of the Year for the 2021/22 season and his best position is on the right side of attack. He struggled as a left wing-back against the Italians last week. In the other change for the Germany game, Kyle Walker made way for Manchester City teammate John Stones. [Continue reading…]

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LIVERPOOL KEEN ON WIN AGAINST BOURNEMOUTH

by index on September 17, 2022

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and his players are keen to get their latest Premier League campaign going ahead of the visit of newly promoted team Bournemouth on Saturday afternoon.

It’s a surprise that title challengers Liverpool are yet to win a game after the end of the third week as far as the latest Premier League campaign is concerned. The Mersey side giants have a record of two draws and one draw from their three league outings this season. Liverpool started the new season with the surprising 2-2 draw at the home of newly promoted team Fulham. The hosts led twice before Liverpool bounced back to take a point from the game. The Reds were heavy favourites to take three points from the game, but they were unable to achieve partly due to the influence of Serbian striker AleksandarMitrovic. Ex-Newcastle United star Mitrovic scored twice for Fulham, while Mohamed Salah and new signing Darwin Nunez scored the goals for Liverpool. Nunez came off the bench to produce a goal and an assist for the Reds during the game. [Continue reading…]

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BARCELONA SET TO SIGN RAPHINHA

by index on July 25, 2022

Spanish La Liga outfit Barcelona are closing in on the signing of highly rated Leeds United winger Raphinhaahead of other interested teams such as Chelsea and Arsenal. This is according to various reports in the media.The interested Premier League teams are set to lose out to Barcelona in the race to sign Brazilian attacker Raphinhawith the player keen to secure a dream move to the Nou Camp.


Respected Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano informed Caught that Leeds United and Chelsea have an agreement in place for Raphinha, but he prefers a move to Barcelona. He has been waiting for some days for Barcelona to reach an agreement with Leeds United and it appears the two teams are on the verge of reaching that agreement over the transfer fee for the player. [Continue reading…]

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         BARCA YOUNGSTER GAVI NOT INTERESTED IN MOVING TO THE PREMIER LEAGUE

by index on June 30, 2022

As per SPORT, Barcelona prodigy Gavi’s entourage has informed interested parties that the midfielder will not be available for a transfer in the upcoming summer transfer window. The Spanish midfielder currently has just a year remaining on his Barcelona contract. The Barcelona prodigy has risen to prominence over the last year with his performances for the Blaugrana and the Spanish national team. Gavi was being courted by the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United.


With just a year remaining on Gavi’s current Barcelona contract, talks are ongoing between the two parties over a new deal. The Spaniard is clear about his preference as he does not want to move on from Barcelona and wishes to sign a new deal with them. The Catalan giants are also aware of the player’s commitment to the side. Barcelona have offered him a new deal, but as per the report, there are a few ‘economic improvements’ in the terms offered that Gavi’s entourage are expecting. The 17-year-old will then sign a contract extension as early as this week. [Continue reading…]

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                      REPORTS: PHILOGENE-BIDACE MAY NOT JOIN VILLA FIRST-TEAM

by index on May 20, 2022

Jaden Philogene-Bidace looks to have a bright future at Aston Villa after rising through the youth ranks to the first-team, but his short-term loan spell at Stoke City has started to unravel after a good start. The 20-year-old has made 11 appearances in all competitions for Stoke, amassing 537 minutes of football and scoring just one goal.


Philogene-Bidace joined the Potters in January and had two substitute appearances before making five consecutive starts. He then picking up a groin injury in late-February and has only started one Championship game for City since. Unsurprisingly, the 20-year-old’s performances have started to waver as a result. [Continue reading…]

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REPORT: HOW MUCH LUCAS PAQUETA WILL COST NEWCASTLE  

by index on April 29, 2022

Newcastle United will reportedly have to smash their transfer record to sign Lucas Paqueta this summer. The Brazilian attacker was linked with the Magpies in January, with the Toon reportedly launching a £34million bid. However, it was rejected by Lyon. But Newcastle did sign one Brazilian from the Ligue 1 side earlier in the year. Bruno Guimaraes arrived for a fee that could rise to £42million.


The 24-year-old has been a star since his big money move, dazzling on his first St James’ Park start last time out. Guimaraes is the present and the future for Newcastle, but could he be reunited with one of his best footballing friends this summer? [Continue reading…]

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                    LYON SET TO MISS THREE KEY PLAYERS AGAINST WEST HAM

by index on March 30, 2022

Lyon will be without a few key players for the Europa League quarter-final first-leg clash with West Ham at the London Stadium on April 7th. The Hammers will welcome the Ligue 1 outfit to the London Stadium in just over two week’s time for what should be yet another memorable night in East London.


The London Stadium was absolutely rocking when West Ham beat Sevilla 2-0 last Thursday and subsequently progressed through to the quarter-finals of the Europa League. West Ham’s Europa League campaign has been one hell of a ride this season and the fans have loved every minute of it. [Continue reading…]

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NEWCASTLE UNITED: WHY WAS LEWIS DROPPED?

by index on February 20, 2022

Northern Ireland international defender Jamal Lewis might have played his last game for Newcastle United after he failed to make the cut for the revised Premier League squad at the Northeast club. Newcastle United confirmed their Premier League squad for the remainder of the season last week and Lewis was an obvious omission. He was not part of the 25-man squad for the rest of this season’s Premier League campaign.

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It is safe to say that things have not gone the way Lewis expected when he left Norwich City to sign for Newcastle United as a promising fullback at the start of last season. He started last season as the first choice left-back before his spot was taken by Matt Ritchie. He has played five times for the Magpies in the Premier League this season and six times in all competitions. It’s not a surprise that Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has opted for Matt Targett, Javier Manquillo and Matt Ritchie ahead of Jamal Lewis. New signing Targett signed for the club from fellow English top flight team Aston Villa on loan on the final day of the winter transfer window last month and he has taken the place of Lewis in the latest 25-man squad.
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KLOPP DELIGHTED WITH PLAYERS’ RETURN

by index on December 8, 2021

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was delighted with the return of some of his players during the FC Porto game in the Champions League on Wednesday. In his post-match presser, Klopp expressed his delight that he was able to give minutes to players such as Andy Robertson and James Milner who were returning from respective injuries. The Liverpool boss was also delighted that he was able to rest some key players.

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Jurgen Klopp was able to rest key first team players like Virgil Van Dijk, Fabinho and Trent Alexander Arnold for the FC Porto game which ended in a 2-0 win for his team courtesy the goals from Mohamed Salah and Thiago Alcantara. Ex-Bayern Munich and Barcelona man Thiago was able to notch his first goal for the Reds during the Porto game having joined them in a £20m deal last summer. Liverpool signed Thiago from German champions Bayern Munich at the start of last season as he was reluctant to sign a new deal with one year left on the existing one.
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