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Arsenal have kept a clean sheet away to Liverpool for the first time in almost 10years after the Mikel Arteta side held on for a goalless draw in the first leg of their Carabao Cup Semi final double-header played at the Anfield Stadium on Thursday evening.Arsenal have kept a clean sheet at the Anfield Stadium for the first time in 10 years. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)The Gunners, who had never kept a clean sheet at the Liverpool ground since a 2-0 win over the then managed Brendan Rodgers Liverpool in a Premier League meeting in Merseyside,…

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Arsenal have maybe identified the right player for their rebuild project in Palmeiras youngster Danilo, who is touted to be a long-term replacement for their Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka.Palmeiras Midfielder Danilo is seriously linked with Arsenal. Photo Credits: Getty.The 20year old is of the right age with the current Arsenal setup and Mikel Arteta is looking to pursue his interest in the Brazilian this month, to fill in the void left by Thomas Partey, who is on international duty with Ghana at the Africa Cup of Nations.Danilo, a left footed defensive midfielder made his senior debut in 2018 with PFC…

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta while responding to questions in his most recent interview ahead of the club’s Emirates FA Cup clash with Nottingham Forest on Sunday has state his thoughts on one of the most talked about transfer this summer.Mikel Arteta says the Gunners will make signings if the opportunity arises (Image: GETTY)Serbian striker Dusan Vlahovic has been linked with a move to Arsenal with a host of august news outlet confirming The Gunners’ interest in the Fiorentina man.When asked if signing Vlahovic will be an idea big money move for him this month, the Spanish manager replied;“I think with…

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Actions resume in Stadia across the country on Sunday as the Nigerian Professional Football League, NPFL enters matchday five. We take a look at the fixtures and the interesting battles to look forward to in actions within the country.The Nigeria Professional Football League Matchday Five preview.Niger Tornados vs Rivers UnitedRivers United, the side who finished ninth in the last campaign are currently in second place, tied on the same number of points as the leaders, Remo Stars and also maintaining an unbeaten start to the season.The Port Harcourt based side have enjoyed promising start under the tutelage of their new…

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Actions resume in Stadia across the country on Sunday as the Nigerian Professional Football League, NPFL reaches matchday five. On Sunday, Shootings Stars of Ibadan travel to Eastern part of the country to take on the Peoples’ Elephant Enyimba of Aba.Enyimba pose for a team photo before kickoff of a NPFL game. Photo Credits: Facebook/ Enyimba FC.Looking to go one better than their second place finish in the league last season, the eight times Nigerian Champions, Enyimba have had a mixed start to the current campaign.Despite making a promising start to the season with two wins from their first two…

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Actions resume in Stadia across the country on Saturday as the Nigerian Professional Football League, NPFL reaches matchday five. There have been few surprises so far with newly promoted Remo Stars occupying the top spot whilst remaining unbeaten.Remo Stars players celebrates Samuel Anakwe’s goal against Dakkada FC. Photo Credits: Facebook/ Remo Stars Football Club.The side led by coach Gbenga Ogunbode have been quite impressive so far with two wins and as many draws leaving them on eight points. They have also been very consistent and organized defensively, a prowess which has seen them with the best defensive record so far…

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In the wake of Philippe Coutinho’s move to Aston Villa to joined a team managed by his ex-teammate, we take a look at the long list of top players who have served and still serving under their former teammates.Diego Simeone and Fernando Torres representing Atletico Madrid. Photo Credits: Getty.Sergio Ramos under Zinedine ZidaneFormer Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos was managed by ex-teammate Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid after the duo play alongside each other for the club in the 2005-06 season.Spanish defender Ramos arrived at Real Madrid from Sevilla in what was Zidan’s final season at the club. It was…

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Steven Gerrard has finally succeeded in his quest to bring former teammate Philippe Coutinho to Aston Villa and play under him in a move to help the Brazilian rejuvenate his dying career and strengthen his Villa side.Philippe Coutinho joins Aston Villa on loan for the season remainder from Barcelona. Photo Credits: Getty.Brazilian, who left Premier League club Liverpool in a big money move to Barcelona back in January 2018 has endured difficulties with the Spanish side.His only joy in club football came when he spent the 2019-20 season on loan with Bayern Munich. He has since return to his parent…

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Brazilian, who left Premier League club Liverpool in a big money move to Barcelona back in January 2018 has endured difficulties with the Spanish side.His only joy in club football came when he spent the 2019-20 season on loan with Bayern Munich. He has since return to his parent club to continue his nightmare spell.The move to Aston Villa for six months will help the Brazilian return to his best as earlier mentioned by Steven Gerrard, who is also looking to improve his side with the abilities and technicality of the 29year old.Coutinho has made just five starts for Barcelona…

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Liverpool are edging closer to finalising a £60million deal for Colombian midfielder Luis Diaz from Portuguese side, Porto.Luis Diaz close to a move to the Premier League with Liverpool. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP via Getty Images)The midfielder, on the back of a successful Copa America where he finished joint top scorer alongside Lionel Messi has been in a red-hot form for Porto, scoring 12 goals in 15 league appearances so far.Manchester United have also been linked with the former Junior FC player but it is Jürgen Klopp’s Reds who are now close to sealing a deal for the 24year old.Author:…

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