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Match Report: Arsenal claim statement win as they dent Man United Champions League hopes

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 Arsenal sinks Man United  hope of a UEFA Champions League (UCL) appearance next season as they coast past Manchester United with a dominant display at the Emirates. Both teams came into this game with the view that a loss to either side will put their charge Champions League next season in jeopardy but from all indications, it looked very clear that the capital club were in pool position to take the day the moment the whistle was blown by referee, Criag Pawson. Arsenal wasted no time to pile up the misery for Ralf Rangnick and his side as Nuno Travares put the Gooners ahead just three minutes into kickoff. The summer signing got his first Arsenal goal after tapping home from close range from a Bukayo Saka shot which was parried away by De Gea towards the fullback. The Gooners continued in their aggressive fashion of play, knocking the ball around and hitting United with all round attack, and Eddie Nketiah found the back of the net for Arsenal in the 28th minute but the goal w...
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Man United appoints Erik Ten Hag as manager: is this the beginning of a new era?

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 After long weeks of speculation as to who the next Man United manager will be, the Red Devils finally give the batton to the Dutch man, Erik Ten Hag. The Ajax coach beat off competition from the likes of Mauricio Pochettino and Luis Enrique to land the Old Trafford job and will begin his reign at the helm of affairs by June. Why did Man United take Erik Ten Hag? If the board could, they'd get Mauricio Pochettino but they know the fans would easily target him. His announcement alone would generate massive backlash from the fanbase and he'd be blamed for every draw/defeat. Make no mistake about it, Manchester United fans played a HUGE role in getting Erik Ten Hag! Has the Man United rebuild clearly started? One of the good things that happened under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was that they were able to shed a lot of dead weight they were carrying from Louis van Gaal's time. The likes of Marcos Rojo, Marouane Fellaini, Chris Smalling, Ashley Young, Antonio Valencia and Ander Herrer...
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Chelsea vs Brentford: Match Preview, kickoff time, team news and possible lineups

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Match Preview  In the last few weeks, they've been off-field issues bothering the Chelsea after the club was hit with sanctions in relation to their owner's involvement with Russian president, Vladamir Putin. The club have had to play through pains but haven't let the fans down since their turmoil began. Even with off-field issues not going well for the Blues, they have continued to sure their resilience on the pitch, winning all of their four games since the club was hit with sanctions. Season tickets holder are expected to be at Stamford Bridge in this London Derby and Thomas Tuchel's boys will look to continue their winning sprey as they look to consolidate their Champions League charge. The game should be another walk in the park for the Blues who have won 6 of their 7 games against London clubs this season and have kept a shut-out in all of those six wins. Brentford who sits 15th on the league table are certainly assured of Premier League safety. The Bees have won ...
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Burnley vs Man City: Match Preview, kickoff time, team news and possible lineup

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Match Preview  Burnley hosting Manchester City at Turf Moore is going to be a game of the biblical David versus the Goliath but in this case it is evident the Goliath will take the day. Burnley have just 1 win on their books in five games, losing their last three games and are currently definitely having a turbulent season. The Clarets are languishing 19th on the PL log and are in dire need of redemption in their quest to escape relegation and a miraculous victory against the Citizens will tend to shape the remainder of their season. Sean Dyche's side aren't favorite here but can put up a display that can bring some dirts to Pep Guardiola's title charge if they give their visitor a harsh reception. Manchester City might begin the kickoff to this game at second on the log if Liverpool covertly win it's early kickoff against Watford and with Pep Guardiola and his charges still in the mix for the PL crown, losing is not an option. A defeat at home to Tottenham in February ...
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Liverpool vs Watford: Match Preview, kickoff, team news and possible lineup

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Match Preview  Coming back from the last international break before the end of the season, and with countries and players alike getting to know if they'll be at the Winter World Cup, the Premier League Match Day 31 fixtures will begin with an early kickoff where title chasers, Liverpool welcome Watford at Anfield and could leap frog Manchester City for few hours with a win on Saturday. Liverpool have been in formidable form off late, the Reds are currently on a 9 game winning streak, keeping 7 clean sheets in the process and will look to continue their fine form as they welcome the Hornets. The Reds are currently the only PL team yet to taste defeat at home and have been ruthless in front of goal as they sit first in number of goals scored in the league this season. With high profile matches against fellow league chasers, Man City next week and a visit to Old Trafford the following weekend on the rise, Jurgen Klopp and his army will look to sweep away a team they've been unbea...
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Road to Qatar 2022: When is the 2022 World Cup draw and which countries have qualified for the showpiece?

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 The qualifications for the greatest football fiesta began almost a year a ago and continents across the world are rounding up qualifications for the apex football competition. The qualification round have springed up surprises all through the qualifications as notable big names and countries are set to miss this year's showpiece.  In Europe, European Champions, Italy won't be gracing the mundial in back to back years as they were hooked out in qualification by underdogs, North Mercedonia who were later dumped out by Ronaldo and co in the follow-up fixture.  Zlatan Imbrahimovic's Sweden also won't be at the oil rich region in November too as they were told to sit at home by Lewandoski's Poland. It's safe to say that the big Swede, Ibra hasn't graced the big occasion since 2006 and doesn't look like gracing one again before saying goodbye to the game. In Africa, West African giant, Nigeria will not be at the World Cup for just the second time in their his...
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UK government seize all of Chelsea's owners assets

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 In the face of the Russian-Ukraine crisis, there have speculations that Russians residing in the United Kingdom could be strip off all their hard earn assets. In view of that, Chelsea owner, Roman Abramovich earlier in the month step aside from the club day-today running handing the club to ex-player, Petr Cech and transfer director, Marina Granovskaia and days later put the club on sale. This action of his to cash in from the club in the face of this crisis, could now be in taters as news coming in Britain has is that the Chelsea owner has been officially sanctioned by UK governments and all his UK assets are now frozen with the sale of the club now on hold. The statement also reports that "new contracts, player transfers or merchandise sales for Chelsea are not allowed." What is the implication of the sanctions on Abramovich and Chelsea at large? The implications of this sanction has more demerits than  merits to club and owner.  What are the merits of the UK governmen...
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