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Eddie Nketiah has equaled former Nigeria international Nwankwo Kanu’s Arsenal Premier League record, after netting a brace in the Gunners’ win against Leeds at the Emirates on Sunday. However, ARSENAL’S boss Mikel Arteta has boldly declared to anyone who care to listen to keep the poison away. CC : CompleteSports

Manchester City play their biggest game of the season against Real Madrid on Wednesday night. Pep Guardiola has said his side can still win even if they play worse than they did last time. Pep Guardiola is yet to win the Champions League with Manchester City CC: SkySports

Thomas Tuchel has revealed that  Germany defender Antonio Rudiger will leave Chelsea when his contract expires at the end of this season. Tuchel had hoped to persuade Rudiger to stay at Stamford Bridge, but the centre-back has opted to end his five-year spell with the Premier League club. Chelsea’s attempts to keep Rudiger were hampered by the British government’s sanctions on Russian owner Roman Abramovich, which included a rule that existing players could not sign…

West Ham United are reportedly right in the race to sign Union Berlin record goals scorer striker Taiwo Awoniyi in the summer transfer window. Awoniyi has bagged an impressive 18 goals and four assists in 39 games for Union Berlin so far this season. According to a report from Bild,   the Hammers will have to pay €20m euros if they want to sign the 24-year-old centre-forward in the summer. CC PUNCHONLINE

 Following Chelsea’s win over the weekend in The FA cup, which saw them into the finals, Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel says his team will be prepared to play against Liverpool, who he describes as ‘one of the strongest teams in the world’. CC : Sky Sports

Alex Telles feels his Manchester United team-mates cannot get distracted by reports Erik ten Hag is on the verge of becoming the club’s new permanent manager, as correcting the current campaign is more important than what happens next season. He However rejected the idea it has played a part in United’s terrible form, which saw them suffer a third defeat in five matches against relegation-battling Everton. CC SKY SPORT

Super Eagles of Nigeria will face the El Tri of Mexico in an international friendly game at the AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas. The friendly encounter was confirmed via a statement on the official social media accounts of the Nigeria Football Federation NFF.According to the NFF the game between Nigeria and Mexico will take place in the United States of America. Meanwhile, Rüdiger while reflects on the positives and negatives of Chelsea’s game against real Madrid.…

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has  described thrilling Manchester City draw as ‘like a boxing fight as Manchester  City retains their slender lead on the Premier League table as their clash with title rivals Liverpool ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw. Jurgen Klopp compared the game to a prize fight with both sides seeking the knockout blow. While reacting to the match, Liverpool’s coach jurgen klopp insisted his team would not stop chasing the champions. CC :…

Premier League club Crystal Palace are now willing to sell winger Wilfred Zaha this summer following the emergence of Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze.Zaha has long been linked with a move away from the club was close to joining Arsenal and Everton in the past. However, Crystal Palace were reluctant to sell in the past, especially considering they owe Manchester United part of any fee they would receive due to a sell-on clause. CC :…

Black Stars of Ghana are set to be without Jordan Ayew for the 2022 World Cup qualifying playoffs with Nigeria, after the Crystal Palace striker tested positive for coronavirus. Ayew was left out of Palace‘s squad in Sunday’s FA Cup quarter-final game against Everton at Selhurst Park. In other news, following aston villa defeat against arsenal, steven gerrad says Bukayo Saka ‘will have to learn to toughen up. He However said they did not give…