The performance of Gabriel Jesus in Manchester City’s 2-1 Champions League victory over 13-times winners Real Madrid has given manager Pep Guardiola great heart as he seeks to end the club’s quest for the coveted crown. The 23-year-old Brazilian made…
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Suspected fake agent docked for allegedly defrauding accommodation seeker (Vanguard) A 50-year-old suspected fake estate agent, Obatele Olayiwola, who allegedly defrauded an accommodation seeker of N600, 000, on Wednesday appeared before an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State. Olayiwola who…
Manchester City bounce back with Burnley drubbing (Vanguard)
Gabriel Jesus scored twice as Manchester City showed no signs of giving up on their Premier League title defence easily with a 4-1 victory at Burnley to cut the gap on leaders Liverpool back to eight points. Pep Guardiola’s men…
Jesus: I am not leaving Man City (NewTelegraph)
Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus has seemingly denied suggestions that he was offered to Bayern Munich during the summer transfer window. Bayern were strongly linked with a move for Leroy Sane ahead of the 2019-20 campaign before being forced to…
Rivaldo reveals to Jesus secret to earn starting place at City (Guardian)
Brazilian football icon Rivaldo has told Gabriel Jesus that he needs to ‘keep proving his value’ in order to earn a starting place at Man City. Despite missing two games through injury Jesus has had a bright start to the…
Firmino and Jesus score in Brazil win (BBC)
Premier League duo Roberto Firmino and Gabriel Jesus scored the goals as Brazil came from behind to beat the Czech Republic in a friendly in Prague. Liverpool’s Firmino seized on an error to slot in the equaliser after David Pavelka’s…
Man City striker Jesus vows no let-up in Liverpool title chase (Guardian)
Gabriel Jesus says his confidence has soared after his recent goal glut, vowing that Manchester City will not let up in their pursuit of Premier League leaders Liverpool. The Brazil striker scored another two, taking his tally to seven in…
Gabriel Jesus speaks out on being blocked from taking penalty vs Liverpool
Gabriel Jesus admits he was unhappy to be blocked from taking Manchester City’s penalty against Liverpool. Pep Guardiola wanted Riyad Mahrez to take the 85th minute spot kick, with the City forward telling Jesus to move aside. Virgil van Dijk’s…