Pep Guardiola said his squad is stretched to the limit as Manchester City prepare to launch their League Cup defence after Monday’s opening Premier League win against Wolves. City claimed an impressive 3-1 victory at Molineux on Monday as Kevin…
Ilkay Gundogan: Manchester City midfielder tests positive for coronavirus
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has tested positive for coronavirus. The 29-year-old is observing a 10-day self-isolation period, the Premier League club confirmed. As a result, the Germany international will miss City’s opening league game of the season against Wolves…
Guardiola says he has to earn new Man City contract
Pep Guardiola said Sunday that he needs to show he is worthy of a new contract as Manchester City manager this season despite a trophy-laden first four years in England. Guardiola is entering the final year of his current deal…
Mane nets double as Liverpool beat 10-man Chelsea
Liverpool delivered a powerful statement of intent about their desire to retain the Premier League title with a comfortable dismissal of Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on another nightmare day for keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga. Jurgen Klopp’s champions were already in complete…
*Oniru seeks governors, monarchs’ collaboration for development (Guardian)*14-year-old girl raped to death (Punch)
Oniru seeks governors, monarchs’ collaboration for development (Guardian) The Oniru of Iruland, Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, Abisogun II, has said that governors and traditional rulers should be able to work hand in hand to bring security and environmental health to…
Zaha scores twice as Crystal Palace stun Manchester United
Wilfried Zaha scored twice against his former club as Crystal Palace condemned Manchester United to a miserable start to their Premier League campaign with victory at Old Trafford. After Andros Townsend squeezed a seventh-minute shot into the far corner from…
Calvert-Lewin hits hat-trick as Everton thrash West Brom
Dominic Calvert-Lewin hit a first career hat-trick and James Rodriguez scored on his home debut as Everton continued their impressive start to the Premier League season with a dominant win against 10-man West Brom. The Baggies took an early lead…
Manchester City: Sergio Aguero could be out for two months, says Pep Guardiola
Sergio Aguero has missed 12 games since he injured his knee against Burnley on 22 June Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola fears striker Sergio Aguero could miss the first two months of the Premier League season. Aguero suffered a knee…
Premier League agrees new broadcast deal in China with Tencent
The Premier League announced on Thursday that it had agreed a new broadcast deal in China for the rest of the season with Tencent Sports following the termination of its previous agreement. Viewers will have access to all the remaining…
*Babalakin resigns as UNILAG Pro-Chancellor (Nation) *Lagos disown adverts for sale of wastebaskets (Guardian)
Babalakin resigns as UNILAG Pro-Chancellor (Nation) The Pro-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Dr Wale Babalakin (SAN), has resigned following alleged disagreement with the Federal Government on the Visitation Panel sent to the university. He said there were too many…
