Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored a superb goal and netted the winning penalty in a shootout as Arsenal beat Premier League champions Liverpool in the Community Shield at an empty Wembley Stadium. Liverpool striker Rhian Brewster, brought on in stoppage time, hit…
Arteta fears virus spike could damage Premier League season
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta fears the spike in Premier League players contracting coronavirus is a sign the forthcoming season might be damaged by the pandemic. Several top-flight players have tested positive for COVID-19 since returning from holiday ahead of the…
Fans thrilled as England snub Saka
The decision of England manager, Gareth Southgate, to drop Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka from the Three Lions’ squad for the Nations League games against Iceland and Denmark, next month, came as great news to Nigerian fans, The PUNCH reports. With his…
Nigerians’ positions in top European leagues excite Lawal
Former international, Garba Lawal, has stated that he can’t wait to watch the Nigerian players back in actions again in the new season across Europe, which kick-started with the French Ligue 1 last week and the commencement of the English…
Gabriel reconsidering Arsenal move after Manchester United submit bid at 11th hour
Manchester United hope to sign Lille star Gabriel from under the nose of rivals Arsenal after submitting an 11th hour offer for the Brazilian defender. The Gunners have been leading the race to sign the 22-year-old after agreeing a £22.7million…
Gabriel set for Arsenal medical on Thursday after Gunners agree £22.6m fee with Lille
Arsenal hope to complete a deal for Lille defender Gabriel in the next 24 hours with the Brazilian set to undergo a medical with the club on Thursday. Lille accepted offers from Arsenal and Napoli but the 22-year-old has decided…
PSG ends longest Champions League final drought ever with easy win over Leipzig
After 110 Champions League matches, the French powerhouse has made it to the final of Europe’s top club competition. No other club to reach the final had to wait longer, with Arsenal holding the previous record by going 90 matches…
*Lagos security guard shoots motorist over deflated tyre (Punch) *Lagos extends market hours (Nation)
Lagos security guard shoots motorist over deflated tyre (Punch) A security guard, Lawrence Ajigboye, has been arrested by men of the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly shooting a car owner, Obasi Ogbonaya, in the thigh around the Energy filling…
*Police dismantle fraud syndicate, foil multi-million looting (Nation) *N1m damages: EKEDC appeals court judgment (Guardian)
Police dismantle fraud syndicate, foil multi-million looting (Nation) Attempts by a fraud syndicate to steal N25million from a local bank and $220,000 from a foreign bank have been foiled by operatives of the Lagos State Rapid Response Squad (RRS) following…
Van Persie tips Arteta for greatness at Arsenal
Robin van Persie believes Mikel Arteta has the potential to become a “great” coach for Arsenal. Arteta has already won silverware in his fledgeling managerial career, guiding the Gunners to a 2-1 FA Cup final win over Chelsea this month.…
