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Brendan Rodgers will go head to head with Steven Gerrard as manager for the first time

Brendan Rodgers will go head-to-head with Steven Gerrard’s Rangers in a mouthwatering old firm derby at celtic park this Sunday (12pm).Brendan Rodgers was liverpool manager in Gerrard  final three Seasons at anfield with the pair going close to ending the Reds’ prolonged wait for a Premier league title.Brendan Rodger spoke to Celtic’s in-house television channel CelticTV:  I am looking forward to seeing Steven. He is a good guy, we worked well together at Liverpool. I don't necessarily see it as a dugout battle, I see it as the teams on the field.Whatever coach or manager is there at the time, it is irrespective to me. It is about looking at them and how they play and preparing the team in order to win the game.That's what I have tried to do in the 11 games agai...
PREMIER LEAGUE

Alexandre Lacazette plans to leave Arsenal after being disfavour under Unai Emery

It was reported stated in France that Alexandre lacazette may want to leave arsenal this week. The  striker has were given off to a sluggish start to life under new manager Unai Emery. He has observed himself on the bench for all 3 of arsenal's Premier league  games this season, with Emery favouring Pierre-emerick aubameyang as a lone front man. Up to now, he has opted  playing  Aubameyang and Lacazette together. The team selection  have reportedly left lacazette worried About whether or not his future lies on the emirates or no longer.According to report, Alexandre Lacazette is now open to pushing for a move before the European transfer windows close at the end of the week. It is also reported that European clubs have already made contact with Arsenal to ask about...
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Ligue 1: Monaco sign Bayer Leverkusen Midfielder Benjamin Henrichs for an estimated fee of €20million

Monaco have declared the signing of Benjamin Henrichs From bayer leverkusen on a 5-year contract. It is reportedly stated that Monaco paid €20million for the  Midfielder. Benjamin Henrichs stated on his new club's official website: I will do everything to adapt quickly and help the team win many victories. I cannot wait to work with the staff and my new team-mates.Monaco CEO Vadim Vasilyev added: Benjamin Henrichs is a talented defender with strong national experience and experience at the very highest international level. His arrival reinforces the quality of our workforce. I am sure he will contribute to the good results of the team.
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Jose Mourinho battling to save his Job after Tottenham hotspur defeat Manchester United at Old Trafford

Jose mourinho is battling to save his Job following a defeat at Old Trafford by Tottenham. Tottenham fans scorned  Mourinho with chants of --- you're getting sacked in the morning---- after Tottenham hotspur pressurized Manchester United.Mourinho needed a win after united 3-2 defeat to Brighton, but the self-proclaimed special one watched in complete loss of courage as his side conceded two times in quick succession to go down at old trafford.Manchester United have now lost  in their opening three Premier League fixtures for the first time since the 1992-1993 season, With mourinho dealing with a war to show he is the man to change their fortunes.Jose Mourinho is already facing issues with United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward over the  failure to deliver all the transfe...
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Victor Moses was Left-Out as Chelsea cruise to Victory against Newcastle United at James park

Victor moses was absent in Chelsea Squad to maintained their winning start in the Premier League season with 2-1 victory against Newcastle united. The blues winger who quit the national team last week to focus completely on his club  has only made one substitute appearance for the Chelsea under Maurizio Sarri this season.Eden hazard, on his first start this season for the blues, Netted from the penalty spot in the 76th minute before Substitute Joselu levelled with a high-quality header at st James Park.However, having been firm in defence,  Newcastle failed to clear their lines and Marcos Alonso shot took a deflection off DeAndre Yedlin.Chelsea had more ball possession and Pedro, Cesar Azpilicueta and Alvaro Morata missed chances. Antonio Rudiger rattled the crossbar in the 70th ...
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Fulham secured their First season Win against Burnley

Fulham beat Burnley 4-2 to secure their first victory in the Premier league season today at Craven Cottage. The match was eventful as Fulham opened scoring in a emphatic style,  Luciano vietto laid the ball off to Jean Michael Seri at the top of the area, the ivory coast player taking a touch and rifling a ferocious effort into the top corner of the net. But, Fulham were caught out at the back in the 10th minute as Aaron Lennon cross into the box was not cleared and Jeff Hendrick stabbed home at the second time of asking.Burnley were then handed a major setback while their winger Johann berg gudmundsson had to be substituted Eight minutes later with what seems  to be a Hamstring injury. Within 38th minute  Aleksandar Mitrovic headed home to offer Fulham a second goal.Burnley...
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Everton defender Micheal Keane suffers a Fracture injury and will be out of play for three week

Everton defender michael keane will be out of play for 3weeks as he suffers a small hairline Fracture of his skull during  saturday game at Bournemouth.Keane was carried off on a stretcher in stoppage time of the 2-2 Premier League game at the Vitality Stadium and taken to hospital following a clash of heads with team-mate Idrissa Gueye.Everton on Sunday released a statement which said he had suffered the hairline fracture but no other complications and will be out of play between three and four weeks. Keane was admitted to Poole Hospital, accompanied by club doctor Dr Aboul Shaheir, before being released on Sunday morning.Keane thanked everyone for all the well wishes and support. He said : I am  okay but suffered a small hairline fracture of the skullwhich will heal itself and ...
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Cavani, Mbappe and Neymar place PSG on top of French League after beating Anger 3-1

Edinson cavani, kylian mbappe and Neymar place PSG on top of French league as each players scored to help Paris St Germain beat  Angers 3-1.Cavani marked his first appearance of the Season after getting better from the hamstring Injury sustained in the course of uruguay's international cup Campaign through sliding home an easy opener set-Up through Neymar deflected cross.Angers hit back when debutant Thilo keh, a Stg34million ($60 million) summer signing From schalke, hacked down flavien tait and Thomas mangani converted from the spot.Angers have yet to gain a point this season, however they defended well against  the reigning Champions until the great goals sealed their fate.First mbappe drove home a pinpoint long range Cross from Angel Di maria before the french World cup ...
SERIE A

Cristiano Ronaldo failed to hit an open goal but provided an assist as Juventus beat Lazio 2-0

Cristiano Ronaldo failed to hit an open goal, however in doing so accidentally provided an assit for Mario mandzukic to score as juventus beat Lazio 2-0 in the italian Serie A.Juventus, chasing an eighth successive title , were Left with six points from two games after a win on saturday, despite the fact that Ronaldo was still looking forward to score his first goal after  moving  from Real madrid.Miralem pjanic rifled the  turin side ahead in the 30th minute with a shot from outside the area  before the Juventus scored the second in the 75th minute in untidy fashion.Joao Cancelo low cross from the right was partially intercepted by Lazio goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha but he only succeeded in pushing the ball onto Ronaldo's foot. Ronaldo turned the ball towards goal with ...
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Mohamed Salah extend his extraordinary scoring run at Anfield as Liverpool beat Brighton 1-0

The Egyptian star Mohamed salah continue his Top notch scoring run at anfield on saturday when Liverpool thrash brighton 1-0 to make it three wins out of 3 Without conceding in the Premier league.Salah curled a low shot inside the far post in the 23rd minute to make it 29 goals in as many home game since he joined liverpool in 2017.Liverpool Midfielder James Milner told reporter: Salah will get those chances and he will take them, and the front three are always going to create problems, But the boys at the back and the goalkeeper, keeping the clean sheets, that's important, that's what's getting us the points.
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Manchester City attacking play failed to win three point against Wolves

Manchester City failed to thrash the newly promoted Club Wolverhampton Wanderers, Wolves didn’t relent as they pushed  Forward at every counter attack opportunity worrying the Defence of City, while the class of wolves goalkeeper Rui Patricio only denied the City forward player the opportunity to score.Raheem Sterling and Sergio Aguero both had the best of the opportunities before Willy Boly opened scoring in the 57th minute for the home side and Aymeric Laporte equalized for Manchester City in 69 minutes.Manchester City manager Pep guardiola said it was a good point against a very tough team, We created chances but their keeper made saves, so today we draw. We knew how good they were this season. No complaints. We were in the second half four, five, six times in attack, bu...
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Celtic are reigniting their Pursuit for Aberdeen defender Scott McKenna

Celtic are considering to make another bid for Aberdeen Defender Scott McKenna and are geared up to make an increase offer. Celtic’s initially offered  £3.5 million for the 21yr old and was turned down by Scottish Premiership rivals Aberdeen. It was reportedly  stated that Celtic manager Rodgers said he has ended the pursuit for the defender.But, it now appears, that Celtic are reigniting their pursuit regarding McKenna. McKenna is only 21 years of age, but there is no doubt that the defender is hugely talented and has a lot of potential.The Scotland international player has done well during his time at Aberdeen, and his performances in the Scottish Premiership have been very encouraging.
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Manchester City centre-back Kompany reveals Future plans as his contract expire next summer

Vincent kompany has revealed his plans  to continue Playing for another 3 years. The Manchester City centre back  has completed ten years service for the City's this week, and doubt remains over his future at the club with his current contract due to expire next summer.But Belgium boss Roberto Martinez has revealed that Kompany has told him he has no plans  of retiring from international football, and aims to give everything he has to playing, until 2021 at least.The defender seems  to be struggling from series of soft- tissue injuries persistently which affected his career. But he returned triumphant to be a key figure in Manchester City Premier League victory last season and then led his country to the bronze medal in the World Cup . Kompany told Martinez that he had&...
SERIE A

Ac Milan have announced that Alessio Romagnoli will be their captain For the 2018/19 campaign

Ac Milan have revealed that Alessio Romagnoli will be their captain For the 2018/19 campaign. Romagnoli is loved by his Fans and respected by his team mates. Much like Nesta he is sober and serious, It is no longer a Technical contrast but it is some thing that involves their personality. This is why alessio his made the Captain.Romagnoli will replace leonardo bonucci as team leader this season. Bonucci only spend one season at Ac milan and has returned to juventus this summer season.Romagnoli's first game as Ac milan's captain will be on Saturday when Milan play napoli at the San paolo in their first match in Serie A this season.
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Georginio Wijnaldum his glad Playing deep role for Liverpool

Georginio Wijnaldum is getting to know how to Cut down his attacking instincts and play in a deeper Role for liverpool so he can permit his fellow Midfielders greater freedom on the pitch. Wijnaldum started out each of liverpool Premier League matches this season in a withdrawn Midfield position, tasked with defensive line Featuring Virgil Van dijk but missing the Experienced centre back Dejan Lovren because of a pelvic Injury.Georginio Wijnaldum  stated on the Club Website: It is more difficult than it looks because sometimes on the pitch I also want to run forward and to help the attack as well and even score a goal.But when you’re playing in that position it is not always possible so you have to keep the balance but I enjoy playing in that position, it is going quite well.Wij...
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UEFA has revealed shortlist for 2017/2018 Men and Women Player of the Year Award

UEFA has released the shortlist for the 2017/2018 UEFA  Men's and Women's player of the year  Awards, and barcelona star Lionel Messi isn’t even in the top 4 Men's players. Messi won the domestic double of the Laliga And copa del rey, scoring 34 goals in the league.But, that was not  sufficient for the barcelona forward to Move into the into the top four European players. Antoine griezemann, Won the 2018 world cup with france nabbed fourth place, leaving messi at  fifth place.On the Women's side , 2017 UEFA women's player of The year and barcelona and netherlands footballer Lieke Martens needed to accept seventh position, whilst english and Lyon midfielder Lucy bronze ended up in 5th position. The winners of the Men’s and Women’s UEFA Players of the Ye...
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Antonio Conte set for Manchester United Job

The Italian professional football manager Antonio conte has turned out to be one of the prefered manager to replace Jose Mourinho as Head Coach of Manchester united. The former Chelsea manager was replace by Maurizio Sarri this summer, however his future may still be in Premier league.Manchester United disappointing start to the season has been dominated by the tensions around Mourinho, particularly an open issue with record signing Paul Pogba.According to the latest reports in England, the Manchester United would rather sack Jose Mourinho than risk losing the France international.The Former Real madrid boss Zinedine Zidane was also included as  favourite to replace him at Old Trafford, but bookmakers have slashed the odds on Conte taking over from 14/1 to just 5/1. The former Juventu...
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Queen Park Rangers made an official enquiry to sign Burnley forward player Nahki wells on loan

Nahki wells has not featured more in the Premier league for Burnley and has reportedly been given an option to move back to the Championship with Queens park rangers. Queens park rangers truly have a few troubles in defence presently, following the shameful  7-1 defeat at West brom on saturday.However, it should not be forgotten that Queen park rangers  have scored just Twice at the other end in the three championship  games Since Steve Mcclaren took over at loftus road. So at the least QPR are making efforts to rectify one part of the team. QPR have Made an official enquiry to sign Nahki Wells on Loan from burnley till the january transfer window.The forward player moved to Burnley from Huddersfield Town last summer for £5 million but, thanks in part to injuries, has s...
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David Beckham will be honoured with UEFA President Award For Career Achievement

David beckham will receive UEFA President's Award for career achievement later this year.The former Real Madrid, manchester united, and England midfielder, is  regarded as a real football icon of his generation.UEFA  president Aleksander Ceferin said in a statement: The president's award recognises remarkable achievements, Professional excellence and exemplary personal qualities, I have selected David beckham as the recipient Of this year's award due to the fact that he has been a international Ambassador for football, promoting the game and all its values in every nook of the planet. His tireless humanitarian efforts, Which have helped the lives of many youngsters around the World, must also be celebrated.The accolade was introduced in 1998 but not awarded yearly, It recognises ...
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Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri plans to stop smoking

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri plans to to stop smoking after directing the blues to second straight win on saturday.Maurizio sarri told reporter : I will smoke in the evening, not during the match, I am going to stop. Just for one or two years, then I will start again. We did very well for 75 minutes of the 90. Inside there were 15 horrible minutes.We lost distances, we were not able to press, we were not able to defend. We were really in trouble. Sarri was asked if he needed a cigarette during half-time, the 59-year- old replied: No, no, I just needed the first half to end, I needed half-time.I can speak about the other 75, I think that’s better. Because I remember the good things instead of the worst. So I think in the second half we did really well in the mental point of view bec...
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