Mikel Arteta believes a London derby victory over Chelsea would give Arsenal the momentum to turn their fortunes around and help to rebuild their relationship with their fans. Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth in Arteta’s first…
*Lagos reopens Shina Peller’s club (Nation) *Obasanjo knocks Ambode for abandoning Lagos rail project (Guardian)
Lagos reopens Shina Peller’s club (Nation) The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) says it has re-opened Club Quilox, after securing the management’s commitment to comply with the state’s Environmental Laws, Regulations, Guidelines and Standards. The General Manager, LASEPA,…
Arteta aims to solve Ozil issue as Chelsea clash looms (Guardian)
Mikel Arteta has backed Mesut Ozil to make the most of his fresh start as Arsenal’s new manager prepares for his home debut against Chelsea on Sunday. Ozil has become a polarising figure at Arsenal after several seasons of lacklustre…
Everton keep tabs on Maja (Sun)
Everton are keeping tabs on one-cap Nigeria international Josh Maja, according to reports emanating from the French press. French journalist Ignazio Genuardi has tweeted that the Toffees made a check on the former Sunderland starlet during Bordeaux’s 1-0 loss to…
Chelsea transfer ban reduced after appeal to Court of Arbitration for Sport (BBC)
Chelsea can sign players in January after having their Fifa transfer ban reduced following an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The Premier League side were given a two-window ban by Fifa in February for breaching rules on…
*Hate speech bill is dead, says Bishop Oyedepo (Punch) *EFCC arrests 27 ‘fraudsters’ in Lagos hotel raid (Nation)
Hate speech bill is dead, says Bishop Oyedepo (Punch) The Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, has said the controversial hate speech bill being considered by the Senate is dead. Oyedepo said the sponsor of the…
Chelsea will find out transfer ban decision ‘very soon’, says Lampard (Guardian)
Frank Lampard expects to find out “very soon” whether Chelsea will be free to make any January signings, with the club waiting to learn the outcome of their FIFA transfer ban appeal. Chelsea’s appeal to the Court of Arbitration for…
Lampard suffers shock West Ham defeat at Stamford Bridge (Nation)
Aaron Cresswell fired West Ham to their first Premier League win at Chelsea in 17 years to hand a big boost to under-fire boss Manuel Pellegrini. Cresswell’s third league goal of the campaign sealed the 1-0 Stamford Bridge triumph, ending…
Jose Mourinho: Tottenham’s new manager says he will bring passion and happiness (BBC)
New Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho has promised to bring “passion” and “happiness” to the club. The Portuguese, 56, was appointed on Wednesday morning, following the sacking of Mauricio Pochettino on Tuesday night. Former Chelsea and Manchester United boss Mourinho praised…
Mikel unfazed by Lampard’s success (Punch)
Mikel Obi is unfazed by Frank Lampard’s success in management, according to 61 Saat. Mikel shared the dressing room with Lampard for all of his 11-year stay at Chelsea. Blues legend, Lampard, was appointed as Chelsea manager at the start…