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Newcastle boss Howe takes no comfort from recent Man Utd record
AFP · 5 months ago
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said the Magpies' recent good run against Manchester United will count for little at Old Trafford on Friday.
Frank warns squad to be 'grown-up' as Spurs players get Christmas Day off
AFP · 5 months ago
Thomas Frank will give his Tottenham squad Christmas Day off but only because it fits in with their schedule ahead of Sunday's match away to London rivals Crystal Palace.
Arsenal reach League Cup semis with shoot-out win over Palace
AFP · 5 months ago
Kepa Arrizabalaga was Arsenal's League Cup quarter-final hero with the decisive penalty shoot-out save that completed a miserable evening for Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix on Tuesday.
Tunisia ease past Uganda to win Cup of Nations opener
AFP · 5 months ago
Elias Achouri's double helped Tunisia ease to a 3-1 win over Uganda in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday.
Contenders Senegal, Nigeria start Cup of Nations campaigns with wins
AFP · 5 months ago
Nicolas Jackson scored twice as much-fancied Senegal began their Africa Cup of Nations bid with a convincing 3-0 win over Botswana on Tuesday, while Nigeria's Super Eagles made harder work of their opening match against Tanzania before claiming a 2-1 victory.
Wasteful Nigeria open AFCON campaign with narrow win over Tanzania
AFP · 5 months ago
Ademola Lookman secured a 2-1 win for a wasteful Nigeria against Tanzania in Fes on Tuesday in their opening Africa Cup of Nations match.
Real Madrid's Endrick joins Lyon on loan
AFP · 5 months ago
Real Madrid's out-of-favour Brazilian starlet Endrick has joined Lyon on loan, the Ligue 1 club announced on Tuesday.
Frank defends Van de Ven after Slot slams 'reckless' foul on Isak
AFP · 5 months ago
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank has hit back at Arne Slot after the Liverpool boss criticised Micky van de Ven for a "reckless" tackle that left Alexander Isak with a broken leg.
DR Congo beat Benin to kick off Cup of Nations bid
AFP · 5 months ago
The Democratic Republic of Congo edged out Benin 1-0 in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, with Theo Bongonda scoring the only goal of the Group D clash.
Mahrez eyes strong AFCON showing from Algeria
AFP · 5 months ago
Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez is confident his side can make up for poor showings at the last two editions of the Africa Cup of Nations as the 2019 champions prepare to begin their campaign in Morocco on Wednesday.
Liverpool's Isak faces two months out after 'reckless' tackle: Slot
AFP · 5 months ago
Alexander Isak is expected to be out of action for two months after fracturing his leg against Tottenham, with Liverpool manager Arne Slot accusing Tottenham's Micky van de Ven of making a "reckless challenge".
Penalty king Jimenez strikes for Fulham to sink Forest
AFP · 5 months ago
Fulham climbed away from the Premier League relegation zone and left Nottingham Forest mired in the fight for survival after Raul Jimenez's penalty sealed a 1-0 win on Monday.
Salah, Foster take Egypt and South Africa to AFCON Group B summit
AFP · 5 months ago
Premier League pair Mohamed Salah and Lyle Foster were match-winners as Egypt and South Africa began their Africa Cup of Nations Group B campaigns with victories in Morocco on Monday.
Napoli beat Bologna to lift Italian Super Cup
AFP · 5 months ago
Napoli won the Italian Super Cup on Monday as David Neres scored twice to secure the reigning Serie A champions a 2-0 win over Bologna in the final in Jeddah.
Salah snatches added-time winner for Egypt after Zimbabwe scare
AFP · 5 months ago
Mohamed Salah scored in added time to snatch a 2-1 victory for record seven-time champions Egypt over lowly ranked Zimbabwe in an Africa Cup of Nations Group B thriller in Agadir on Monday.
Liverpool rocked by Isak blow after surgery on broken leg
AFP · 5 months ago
Liverpool striker Alexander Isak faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after the Premier League champions revealed he had surgery on an ankle injury that includes a fibula fracture on Monday.
Foster grabs South Africa winner against Angola in AFCON
AFP · 5 months ago
Burnley striker Lyle Foster scored on 79 minutes as South Africa edged Angola 2-1 in Marrakesh on Monday to win their opening match of an Africa Cup of Nations campaign for the first time in 21 years.
Zambia strike late to hold Mali in AFCON opener
AFP · 5 months ago
Leicester City striker Patson Daka headed home in injury time as Zambia held Mali to a 1-1 draw in their opening Africa Cup of Nations game on Monday.
Jesus could start for Arsenal in League Cup, says Arteta
AFP · 5 months ago
Mikel Arteta has hinted that he is ready to hand Gabriel Jesus his first start in nearly a year in Arsenal's League Cup quarter-final against Crystal Palace on Tuesday.
Man City players face Christmas weigh-in as Guardiola issues 'fatty' warning
AFP · 5 months ago
Manchester City's players face a Christmas Day weigh-in to check they have not over-indulged over the festive period -- with Pep Guardiola warning they will be dropped if they have piled on the pounds.
