Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri is keen on joining Manchester United and has let it be known he’s ready to move to the Premier League. The Italian was keen on replacing Arsene Wenger last summer but the Gunners opted for Unai…
Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit predicts Arsenal will be thrashed by Liverpool (Metro)
Emmanuel Petit has branded Mesut Ozil a ‘ghost’ and fears Arsenal face the prospect of another Anfield thrashing on Saturday. The Gunners were thumped 4-0 by current League leaders Liverpool in the corresponding fixture last season and the former Arsenal…
Serena eyes bigger, better things after US Open drama (Punch)
Serena Williams would not discuss the incidents that unfolded during the US Open final she lost to Naomi Osaka in September and is choosing to “move on to bigger and better things”, the American told reporters in Abu Dhabi on…
Tottenham activate one-year extension in Alderweireld’s contract (Goal)
The defender’s terms have been lengthened to the end of next season, keeping him tied to White Hart Lane until 2020. Tottenham have activated a one-year extension clause in defender Toby Alderwiereld’s contract, manager Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed. The centre-back has…
Why facts are inviolable: A response to Sanwo-Olu’s Media Team’s diatribe against Jimi Agbaje
The immortal words of former British Prime Minister and statesman, Winston Churchill that “truth is incontrovertible” speaks directly to the increasing falsehood and malicious misrepresentation of Jimi Agbaje, governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State. Churchill…
Robinho: Former Man City forward joins Emmanuel Adebayor at Istanbul Basaksehir (BBC)
Former Manchester City forward Robinho has agreed to join Turkish Super Lig leaders Istanbul Basaksehir. The 34-year-old, who broke the British transfer record when joining City from Real Madrid for £32.5m in 2008, arrives from fellow Turkish club Sivasspor. He…
Emery charged by FA after kicking bottle (Goal)
The Arsenal manager has apologised for his actions in his side’s draw with Brighton and has until January 2 to respond to the charge Arsenal manager Unai Emery has been charged by the Football Association (FA) for improper conduct after kicking…
FirstBank serenades lucky winners at A-list concerts, events all through December
In a first of its kind promo, all through December, FirstBank is gave away tickets to premium events around Lagos. Lucky followers of the Bank’s social media pages on Facebook: First Bank Nigeria Limited, Instagram: firstbanknigeria, and Twitter: @firstbankngr got…
Man City wait on Fernandinho fitness ahead of Liverpool clash (ESPN)
Fernandinho is in a race to be fit for Manchester City’s trip to Southampton and the top-of-the-table clash with Liverpool. The Brazilian midfielder has missed City’s last two games — the back-to-back defeats to Crystal Palace and Leicester City —…