2022/23 EPL opener: Crystal Palace host Arsenal in London derby
As was the case last year, the 2022-23 Premier League season kicks off with a London derby, as Crystal Palace welcome Arsenal to Selhurst Park tonight. Patrick Vieira’s side thumped the Gunners 3-0 in this fixture only a few months ago, but Mikel Arteta has worked to plug the gaps in his Gunners XI during […]
PGMOL apologises to Everton for penalty not given against Man City
By Emmanuel Okogba The Professional Game Match Officials Board, PGMOL, which oversees all refereeing in England has apologized to Everton and coach, Frank Lampard over the penalty incident at the weekend that denied them a vital point against Manchester City. Everton were denied the opportunity of levelling the scores late in the second half when Rodri […]
Christian Eriksen to make Brentford debut against Newcastle
By Emmanuel Okogba Brentford coach, Thomas Frank has confirmed that Christian Eriksen will feature in this weekend’s game against Newcastle. It will be the first time Eriksen features in a top competitive football game eight months after he suffered a cardiac arrest in a Euro 2020 game against Finland. The Dane joined the Bees for […]
Tuchel rules Chelsea out of Premier League title race
By Emmanuel Okogba Chelsea coach, Thomas Tuchel does not believe his side has what it takes to cover the gap opened up by Manchester City and win their sixth Premier League title. Chelsea led up until December when poor run of results gave room for City and Liverpool to overtake and open what now seems […]
Christian Eriksen makes Premier League return with Brentford
By Emmanuel Okogba Christian Eriksen will, at the resumption of the Premier League, be in the colors of Brentford Football Club after he completed his six months deal move to the side on Monday. Eriksen has been away from football folllowing his near-death exprience at Euro 2020 last year and had his contract with Serie […]
Lampard to be named new Everton coach
By Emmanuel Okogba Frank Lampard is set to take over the reigns at Everton after reaching an agreement with the club to replace sacked coach Rafa Benitez. The club is expected to make the announcement after a decision was made following conversations with Frank Lampard, Vitor Pereira and Duncan Ferguson. Lampard’s only Premier League coaching […]
Everton fire Rafa Benitez from role as club coach
By Emmanuel Okogba Everton have parted ways with coach Rafa Benitez, the club announced on Sunday. The decision to relieve Benitez of his duties was taken after a meeting by the board following a surprising loss to bottom of the table club, Norwich City on Saturday. Benitez leaves the club just six months into his […]
Coutinho keen on Premier League return as five clubs eye midfielder
By Emmanuel Okogba Philippe Coutinho looks set for a return to the Premier League even as five clubs are reportedly keen on adding the midfielder to their squad in the January transfer window. Currently with Barcelona, the Brazilian spent five years at Liverpool and notched up 41 goals in 152 appearances for the Anfield side. […]
Emmanuel Dennis scores but West Ham hammer Watford 1-4
By Emmanuel Okogba Emmanuel Dennis found the back of the net, yet again, but it was not enough as West Ham outclassed Watford 1-4 on Tuesday in the Premier League. Dennis opened scoring as early as the 4th minute with a left footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner. The […]
Premier League announces record number of COVID-19 cases
The Premier League in England announced on Monday that 103 new coronavirus cases among club players and staff. It was the highest weekly number recorded since testing figures began being circulated in May last year. The league has also confirmed it has reverted to emergency measures following a raft of top-flight postponements. Increased testing to […]
Gerrard to sit out 2 Aston Villa games after positive COVID-19 test
Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard will miss the team’s next two English Premier League (EPL) matches after testing positive for COVID-19, the English club said on Saturday. Gerrard, 41, who joined the club last month, will miss both Sunday’s home game against Chelsea and Tuesday’s trip to Leeds United while isolating. Former Liverpool and England […]
