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Manchester City outclass Manchester United to reach League Cup final

Manchester City reached their fourth straight League Cup final after a 2-0 win over Manchester United in Wednesday’s semi-final at Old Trafford. Two second half goals from John Stones and Fernandinho gave Pep Guardiola’s side victory in the match. Manchester City will now meet Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley in the April 25 final Read More…

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Premier League: Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hits back at Jurgen Klopp over penalty jibes

Liverpool boss Klopp highlighted the large number of penalties given to United since Solskjaer took charge in a rant that following the champions not getting a spot-kick in Monday’s defeat at Southampton Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Tuesday hit back at Jurgen Klopp’s jibes about Manchester United’s penalty record as the Old Trafford boss claimed Premier Read More…

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From goalfeast to famine: Manchester sides smell blood as Liverpool blow Premier League points advantage

Poor performances were evident all over the pitch as the Reds surrendered their cushion at the top of the English top flight If 2019 and 2020 were Liverpool’s, then 2021 has started with a warning. Improvement is needed, and fast, if the Reds are to be celebrating again come May. Here they are at the Read More…

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Hoffenheim’s Akpoguma set for spell on sidelines after muscle injury

The Nigerian international will be out of action for a couple of weeks following the injury he suffered against the Breisgau Brazilians Hoffenheim have confirmed Kevin Akpoguma will spend time on the sidelines after suffering a muscle injury against Freiburg. The 25-year-old only featured for 17 minutes in their 3-1 victory over the Breisgau Brazilians Read More…

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Umar’s hat-trick inspires Almeria past SD Ponferradina

The former Nigeria youth international found the net thrice as Rojiblancos’ LaLiga promotion chase got a massive boost Sadiq Umar found the net on three occasions as Almeria defeated SD Ponferradina 3-1 in Sunday’s Segunda outing. The former Nigeria U23 star beat goalkeeper Jose Antonio Caro thrice in the first-half as Jose Gomes’ team began Read More…

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Sheffield United wonder my best Crystal Palace moment – Eze

The Anglo-Nigerian is delighted to have come off the bench to make a positive impact for the Eagles against Chris Wilder’s team Eberechi Eze has revealed that his wonder strike against Sheffield United on Saturday could be his finest Crystal Palace moment yet. The 22-year-old made an instant impression for Roy Hodgson’s men five minutes Read More…

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Against Chelsea, Manchester City to play without five players due to COVID-19

Manchester City will be without five players for Sunday’s Premier League trip to Chelsea due to positive tests for coronavirus, Pep Guardiola has confirmed as he defended the decision to postpone Monday’s clash with Everton Manchester City will be without five players for Sunday’s Premier League trip to Chelsea due to positive tests for coronavirus Read More…

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Manchester United close in on Liverpool with win over Aston Villa

Manchester United closed in on the pole position in the English Premier League (EPL)  on Friday after a 2-1 home win over Aston Villa. The victory put them level on points and games played with champions and leaders Liverpool. Manchester United trail their traditional rivals on goal difference with both teams on 33 points from Read More…