This is how Nigeria has been colonised by European football – Uzor Maxim Uzoatu

Millions of Nigerian ball fans are in tears now that the European football season is over. These madcap fans cannot just have enough of the English Premier League. Time was when Surulere, Lagos was known as the sports-city on account…

This could be you: This guy spent only N10k and became a millionaire

  Oyinpreye Ebipade, 26 registered with Betway after he saw the website’s branding emblazoned across the shirts of English Premier League club, West Ham United. Oyinpreye had first discovered Betway while pursuing his Masters in Marine Operations Management in the…

Alan Shearer makes Premier League title prediction (Metro)

Alan Shearer says Tottenham are playing like a team capable of winning the Premier League and has warned Liverpool to expect more twists and turns in the title race after Christmas. Jurgen Klopp’s side boast a four-point lead at the…

Lukaku confident he is over post-World Cup slump (Punch)

Romelu Lukaku believes he has finally emerged from his post-World Cup slump, with the Manchester United striker revealing he had to shed muscle to adapt to the demands of the Premier League. After a promising first season at Old Trafford…

I’ll play in English Premier League one day, says Neymar (Guardian)

Brazil and PSG star, Neymar, has opened the door to playing in the Premier League one day, responding positively when asked by Benjamin Mendy. The Manchester City defender was one of a number of high profile current and former players…

Mourinho clarifies top four ‘miracle’ comment (ESPN)

Jose Mourinho has backtracked from his suggestion that Manchester United need a “miracle” to finish in the top four this season, but said he has had to change his target of making up the ground by the end of the…

Man Utd need a miracle to finish fourth in EPL, says Mourinho (Guardian)

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has said it would take a ‘miracle’ for the Red Devils to finish fourth at the end of the English Premier League (EPL) season. Mourinho, at the beginning of the season, said the strength of…

Spain v England: Gareth Southgate says World Cup players ‘lacking freshness’ (BBC)

Premier League players have suffered because the competition started “so early” after the World Cup, says England manager Gareth Southgate. The first match of the Premier League season took place on Friday, 10 August – 26 days after the World…

Catch Live Premier League matches this weekend on DStv and GOtv

The top-of-the-table clash between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday 7 October headlines the eight round of matches in the 2018/19 Premier League. Liverpool, who are set to feature Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane in attack (as well…

Chelsea’s Luiz loving life under Sarri (Punch)

David Luiz is relishing the enjoyment of playing under new Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri and believes the positive atmosphere at Stamford Bridge has contributed to the London club’s unbeaten start to the Premier League season. The Blues’ opening seven league…

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