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Laurent Koscielny fears his club Arsenal is likely to suffer this season,after admitting that the club has done little or no business in the transfer market like the other top clubs.   Koscielny missed all of pre-season after his involvement at Euro 2016 and the France international has vented his frustration after the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea splashed the cash. When asked about Arsenal’s chances of a win this season, Koscielny answered: ‘Always. We are Arsenal – we fight for the title. Every game we play we want to win the game. ‘This season will be very difficult because of the top clubs spending a lot of money on transfers, it’s unbelievable.

After a disappointing season in the 2015-2016 league season, one would have expected Arsenal to respond positively- aggressively  to the disappointment of last season, and kick start the new campaign on a flying note; but that was not the case, rather it was something Arsenal fans world over didn’t see coming....maybe some did...only Wenger can tell...less than average performance thus far from the Gunners... Liverpool came, and ran home with five spectacular goals and three points...then it was the turn of the reining champions, Leicester city, and it was a goal less draw...a lucky escape though, with the Musa penalty not given, it would have been two –in-two, with zero point..

The so called Dream team Captain who was unable to motivate the team and show leadership in most of the games, especially the game against Germany in the Semi finals in the just concluded Rio Olympic games, John Obi Mikel, feels they should have gotten gold!...like seriously?...oh please my nuts hurts so bad from this ridiculous joke...what a comedian! Even the sport minister can do better... The player was quoted to have said:  “When I woke up in my hotel room on Sunday morning, I opened my eyes to see my Olympic bronze medal lying there beside me. “It just hammered Captain Mikel home to me what I had achieved with the rest of my Nigeria team-mates the day before.”

According to report, Arsenal’s quest at landing Centre-back has hit a major setback, as no club is willing to sell at anything less than 25million pounds...not even a first team player oh! But team player for that matter for a top club such as Arsenal... The likes of West Brom already valued one of Arsenal’s target Evans at £30 million , who is already 28...and Southampton are not ready to let go of their defender Fonte... As for their main target, Shkodran Mustafi, given the craziness going on in the transfer market, the Valencia club are no longer willing to sell their player for £25 million but are now asking for £45 million!... Wenger is still confident of bringing in a centre-back, but he may have to splash out – with Mustafi’s valuation also rising sharply

According to media report, the Nigerian Air Force has launched another successful air strike in the North East of the country, killing over 300 Boko Haram militants in Borno state Nigeria. The Chief of the Air Staff,  Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar while inspecting the newly weaponized NAF alpha jet after test. He stated that the Air Force had carried out many successful airstrikes against Boko Haram in the last few weeks. He was quoted to have said: “We have intensified airstrikes in recent weeks and have had outstanding results,”

In a news conference at the weekend, the new three lion manager, Big Sam insist he is not ruling out recalling the former England and Chelsea football club Captain John Terry. John Terry who retired prematurely from the national team, after his alleged racial comment on Anton, could see himself returning to the national team, as the new manager feels his experience is what the team needs. When asked about it, here is what Big Sam had to say about the whole thing: ‘I don’t know what the political side of that might mean — if there is a political side,’ said Allardyce. ‘I’ll have to have that conversation, if I feel that John Terry may be a possibility. He may be. I think it depends on what John said

China opens the longest and tallest glass bridge in the world!...and guess what? is very scary and ontop of mountains!!!!

The Rio Olympics has come and gone, but one moment most people will never forget...for those of us that saw the match...Mongolians wrestler and coaches all strip down to protest what they feel was a day time robbery from the officials in the Bronze medal match, which ended 7-6 against the Mongolia wrestler The Mongolian coach said in fury:

I feel managers new to the English Premier league, need to be told about the dynamics of the league and how celebrating too early (climbing all over your players) when the game is far from over could hurt you in the nuts...when placed in the wrong place that is...lol The likes of Conte of Chelsea and Jurgen Klopp of Liverpool...yea Jurgen Klopp especially, given his Liverpool side well documented 'inconsistency' dating back to Rodgers;  he need to be told the league is different and you cannot win the league, if you cannot be consistent with results (winning of course) and game management!!! celebrating like a  nursery  school child who just heard the closing bell, forgetting he's coming back to school tomorrow...don't get me wrong...celebration is allowed!!

According to report, Former Arsenal and Manchester City player, Patrick Vieira has added his voice to those criticizing Arsene Wenger policy on youth and big money signings; saying the manager has been bringing in the wrong sets of players to the club. Arsenal who have struggled in their two opening games at the start of the new season, giving to some injuries to key players (mostly defenders), are under serious pressure from the fans and ex players to land big money signings to match the likes of Manchester city, Manchester United and their London rivals of Chelsea and Spurs, if they truly want to win the league this time...of course is possible!!... Vieira while giving his views on the poor start of Arsenal to the current season, was quoted to have said: ‘My generation had lots of physically strong players. In this last five or six years, Arsenal went more with this type of technical players.

Former Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira have some fatherly advice for the returnee Manchester United player, and world most expensive player Paul Pogba on what it takes to succeed in the Premier League. The Arsenal legend who has won the premier league with Arsenal and played for two of the top clubs in the league, feels the world most expensive player, has alot of work to do, and he should focus more on his strength rather than trying to be like Messi or Ronaldo, who are both goal machines, and he's not... Patrick Vieira was quoted to have said: “I’m a massive fan of Pogba,” said Vieira, now managing New York City FC  in Major League Soccer. “I think he’s a fantastic player, no doubt about it, but at the same time I believe the Premier League is different, and there will be a lot of pressure on his shoulders because of the price tag and expectation.

The game between Arsenal and Liverpool ended with the Liverpool team going home the happier side, but the Liverpool team conceding three goals and almost drawing the game, was a worry to the fans and most especially the coach. Here is what the coach had to say about that: “We came out after half-time and scored wonderful goals,” Klopp grinned. “Then I made a big mistake as I was involved in the celebrations. "There was still half an hour to go - I played a part in the excitement in the last 30 minutes. It was hard work, but a brilliant win. A deserved win. We made mistakes together and scored some wonderful, wonderful goals.” “Scoring four is wonderful, conceding three is the opposite,” he said.

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry after seeing his team lost to Liverpool at the start of the new season, believes it was fair that Gunners fans booed their manager, after the final whistle of the 4-3 defeat to Liverpool. The French man was quoted to have said: ‘They were nice at 1-4 down, they got behind the team,’ ‘At the end it’s fair if fans are upset with another bad start to the season.’ The Frenchman also feels that the likes of Olivier Giroud and Mesut Ozil should have played, despite having been in action at Euro 2016

After suffering from the Liverpool defeat in the opening game of their premier league campaign, Wenger after the game said in his interview; Arsenal need to bring in new players to strengthen the team, and admits it was now urgent. Arsenal took the lead after a goal from Walcott ,who had earlier missed a spot kick but Liverpool wasted no time to put four goals past Petr Cech, with a weak Arsenal back line who lack the experience and strength to match the front three of the Liverpool team.  Wenger was quoted to have said: ‘Yes we need some players back and of course I’ve said many times before we are working very hard still to get one or two more players in,’ 

Arsenal goal keeper has not had the dream start he would have love to a premier leageu, as if the four goals he conceded in the hands of Liverpool wasn't enough pain, the former Chelsea keeper while trying to drive out of the emirate car park, failed to sport a pillar and blindly drove into it...wow!! frustration i guess...lol Pictures of the incident didn't show much damage to the car and nobody was injured in the crash but one onlooker described the car as a "write-off"

Report suggests that Arsenal manager, Wenger has chosen another Spaniard to lead his side, showing a huge amount of faith in midfielder Cazorla, who also missed much of last season after getting injured midway through. Arsenal’s previous or last season’s captaincy was share amongst Arteta, Per Mertesacker, Laurent Koscielny and then Cech. Petr Cech had been a leading contender to take the armband, but Wenger’s preference has been for an outfield player to take on the role, though even then Laurent Koscielny might have been the more obvious choice

According to media report, Chelsea are to make a surprise move of offering Cesc Fabregas to Juventus in a late summer transfer, but the player Chelsea are seeking for in return, is yet to be made public The Spanish midfielder has previously been a key performer for the Blues, but was some way off his best form for the club for much of last season. Juventus are in the market for a midfielder after losing star player Paul Pogba to Manchester United, and report claim Chelsea have offered them the chance to sign Fabregas. Also, report  suggest that Juve are looking at Paris Saint-Germain’s Blaise Matuidi, but could be tempted by Fabregas as a cheaper option as they run out of time to strengthen

According to media report, Turkish government have issued an arrest warrant for footballer Hakan Sukur over links to the alleged mastermind of last month’s failed coup. The  report states that  Sukur is wanted for his affiliation to Fethullah Gulen, the US-based Muslim Cleric that Turkish President Recep Erdogan is demanding is extradited. The state-run Anadolu news agency said the arrest warrant accused Sukur of ‘membership in an armed terror organisation’. The ex-footballer is Turkey’s leading goalscorer with 51 goals in 112 appearances, while his club career saw him play for the likes of Inter Milan, Galatasaray, Blackburn Rovers, Torino and Parma. His father Selmet Sukur was detained on Friday hours after the warrant was issued and a court has ordered that both men’s assets in Turkey be seized, Anadolu said.

According to report, Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli has decided to change the name on his jersey Alli to Dele as the new season begins, citing personal reasons as motive behind the sudden name change. The 20-year-old had previously worn 'Alli' above his No 20 but says he feels 'no connection' with that name. Alli lived away from his family from the age of 13. 'I wanted a name on my shirt that represented who I am and I feel I have no connection with the Alli surname,' the Spurs midfielder said.  'This is not a decision I have taken without a lot of thought and discussion with family close to me.

According to media report, Santos president Modesto Roma has confirmed he’s held talks with both Manchester United and Chelsea this week over a deal to sign star striker Gabriel Barbosa. The Santos striker, who is nicknamed Gabigol, is one of the most sought-after players in Brazil and the likes of Juventus, Leicester City and Inter Milan are believed to have had bids rejected for the 19-year-old forward. Barcelona and Arsenal have also been credited with an interest in the striker, who has hit 21 goals in each of the last two seasons.

·            According to report, the 27 years   old Ighalo,   hit 17 goals for the newly-promoted Hornets last season to attract interest from the likes of Arsenal and West Bromwich Albion as well as a £38million offer from China’s Shanghai SIPG. But Watford were resolute in holding off suitors for the Nigeria international as well as strike partner Troy Deeney. IGHALO LEAGUE STATS 15/16  Appearances: 37 Goals: 15 Shot accuracy: 56 per cent Chances created: 37 Passing accuracy: 76 per cent Duels won: 40 per cent Yellow/red cards: 4/0

According to report, Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri just gave out a hint to suitors of Mahrez, especially   Arsenal, that he is not sure if the player would be staying at the club next season. Ranieri who was asked ahead of the weekend clash with Hull City, was asked by a reporter: ‘You’ve always said you won’t keep any player that’s unhappy. You only want players to be here. ‘Are you convinced that Riyad Mahrez wants to be here?

Top of Form Defending Olympic men’s soccer champion Mexico was bounced from the 2016 tournament in the group stage after a 1-0 loss to South Korea Wednesday. Kwon Chang-Hoon got the goal for Korea that sent Mexico crashing out. The defeat left Mexico on four points, in third place behind South Korea and Germany in Group C. The Koreans won the group on seven points, and the Germans finished second on five points. Mexico came into the game knowing it would likely need a win to advance, essentially because it only beat Fiji 5-1. Korea, meanwhile, beat the minnows from the Oceania Confederation 8-0 on the first matchday, and Germany demolished them 10-0 on Wednesday. So even with a draw, Mexico would have gone out on goal differential.

Adnan Januzaj feels Jose Mourinho coming to the club, and him being asked to train with second team, is a 'humiliation' to his person and wants to cut ties with the club. But given the Pogba situation or saga if you want, the club want to keep the player, so as not to repeat the Paul Pogba situation.   The player feels let down and “humiliated” by  new manager, Jose Mourinho  for shoving him towards the Old Trafford exit. But there are report that the player   is set to join  Sunderland  on loan for the season after new manager Mourinho dumped him from   first team squad and ordered him to train with the Under-21s.

According to report, Juventus are reportedly to pay £4.5million towards buying Paul Pogba    a house in Manchester as part of the £90million move that has seen the Frenchman return to Old Trafford. Pogba has finally rejoined the Red Devils after the summer's biggest transfer saga, penning a five-year contract with the option of a further 12 months. Despite the astronomical fee, Juventus will not see several of the millions   Manchester United have paid out to reclaim Pogba, four years after selling him to the Serie A giants for just £800,000.

According to media report,ex Manchester United   goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard believes big money signings at Manchester United , shows the club has changed its values. Manchester United and manger Jose Mourinho brought in players in their millions, even smashed the world transfer record to secure Frenchman Paul Pogba.  The player who returned to the club for £90million, four years contract after he left for Juventus in a deal worth just £800,000, is one that has never happened in the club history.

Columbia beat Nigeria 2-0 to finish second, and advance to the quarter final for the first time in their history of the Olympics.  The Columbians finished as runners up to the Nigerian Dream team with 5 points, from three games, while Nigeria finished top of the group with six points from three games. The match started with the Columbian side coming to the game with an unbeaten record, and they wasted no time to register their intent and in no time, they got their goals, one from the penalty spot, and the other from open play.

Liverpool v Burton Albion Norwich v Coventry Northampton v West Brom Wolves v Cambridge Stevenage v Stoke Newcastle v Cheltenham Exeter v Hull City Derby v Carlisle Oxford v Brighton Reading v MK Dons Fulham v Middlesbrough Crystal Palace v Blackpool Morecambe v AFC Bournemouth Preston v Oldham

Jose Mourinho who kicked off his coaching job as a United coach with a win at the Community Shield on Sunday, feels the minimum requirement for the club this season, is the champions league.  B ut didn’t say if the Premier league is the ultimate for them this season… Manchester United missed out on a place among Europe’s elite in May thanks to an inferior goal difference to Manchester City and Mourinho has insisted his priority is to steer the club back to where it belongs. ‘Manchester United has to be in the Champions League,’ said Mourinho who was speaking exclusively to BT Sport.

According to media report, Leicester city has offered their coach Claudio Ranieri a new £3million-a-year contract and it is expected to he signs the new deal before the season starts. Thai owners have moved to reward him for guiding them to an incredible Premier League title success despite odds of 5,000-1. His achievements earned him the League Managers' Association's annual award in May. Ranieri has previously stated he hoped to sign a new long-term contract at The King Power Stadium as he wanted to finish his career with City.

According to media report, the UEFA Champions League is reportedly set to be reformed from the 2018/19 season onwards, with changes to qualification rules for the top four leagues in Europe. Under a proposed new qualification format, the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and the Bundesliga could all be guaranteed four clubs qualifying automatically every season. However, one new feature of the rule is that while the top three teams in each domestic league would earn a place in the group stage, the fourth would be decided on something described as ‘historical merit’.

According to news report, Inter Milan parted ways with their coach Roberto Mancini after just two years in charge, and this was made in a statement released by the club yesterday.  It was also reported that the former Manchester City coach would be replaced by Frank de Boer. His departure comes after his relationship with new Inter owners Suning Holdings broke down over the summer. A statement on the club's website said he leaves "by mutual agreement". Dutchman De Boer left Ajax in May and was linked with a move to Everton and Southampton before Ronald Koeman and Claude Puel respectively filled the posts.

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho showed he is willing to do anything to win a game, as the former Chelsea Coach fueled rumours linking Juan Mata with a departure by taking the midfielder off after subbing him on v Leicester City. The 28-year-old came on in the 63rd minute of the 2-1 win, only to be taken off again in the 93rd minute – after which he didn’t appear too happy with his manager. In the aftermath of the victory, Mourinho attempted to explain the move as a need to bring on a taller player for the Spaniard as the Foxes bombarded the box in the final minutes.

Manchester United new manager, Jose Mourinho can barely wait for the league to start, before unleashing strong words on his old and new rivals.,,yes! Jose never left!!! After been criticized for the club big money transfers by Arsene Wenger and Liverpool coach, Jurgen Klopp, Jose Mourinho in his unique way, has branded the actions of both Arsene Wenger and Jurgen Klopp as “not ethical” for criticizing   The Manchester United chief wasted no time in launching a season opening skirmish with the Arsenal and Liverpool chiefs. Wenger was alleged to have called the supposed transfer of Paul Pogba from Juventus to Manchester United as “completely crazy” to spend a world record fee on the Juventus star. While  Klopp on his part, allegedly said: “the day this is football, I'm not in a job anymore.”

HJK Helsinki (FIN) 0 IFK Gothenburg (SWE) 2 Gothenburg win 3-2 on aggregate JK Nomme Kalju (EST) 0 Osmanlispor (TUR) 2 Osmanlispor win 3-0 on aggregate Midtjylland (DEN) 1 Videoton FC (HUN) 1 – after extra-time Midtjylland win 2-1 on aggregate Spartak Moscow (RUS) 0 AEK Larnaca (CYP) 1 AEK Larnaca win 2-1 on aggregate Krasnodar (RUS) 3 Birkirkara (MLT) 1 Krasnodar win 6-1 on aggregate Beitar Jerusalem (ISR) 3 FK Jelgava 0 (LAT) Beitar Jerusalem win 4-1 on aggregate

Beyonce’s songwriter was alleged to have finally revealed the truth behind the controversial ‘Becky with the good hair’ lyric. The superstar sent her fans into a frenzy when she released her track Sorry earlier this year. The Beehive were quick to point fingers and accused a number of women of being Becky, including fashion designer Rachel Roy and also former X factor judge Rita Ora. But according to the songwriter Diana Gordon (formerly known as Wynter Gordon), Becky doesn’t refer to anyone in particular

  A top official said that what is disturbing is not only the high number of those who failed the age test, but the quality of those who will not be eligible as the Eaglets starting XI have been completely wiped out with only two surviving players. “It is a disaster,” exclaimed one devastated official. “Virtually the first team the coaches have been working on have been disqualified. It’s a serious problem.” We have exclusively gathered that top NFF officials have now gone into panic mode with blames being traded over “this mass failure”. Several of the players were in tears and total shock when the final results came through this morning.

According to media report, the World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has been charged over the alleged presence of a banned substance and will face an anti-doping tribunal. UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) said on Wednesday that a suspension imposed on June 24 had been lifted, pending 'full determination' of the case. The independent National Anti-Doping Panel (NADP) will handle the hearing, with a date not yet announced. UKAD also said it suspended Hughie Fury, Tyson Fury's cousin, on the same grounds and that he too, having had the suspension provisionally lifted, would have his case heard by the NADP.

According to media report, Manchester United didn’t exactly amaze the home crowd in their first game at Old Trafford under new manager Joe Mourinho. The Red Devils played out a bore draw 0-0 with the Toffees, with the best chances of the match perhaps going to Everton’s Kevin Mirallas and Romelu Lukaku in the first half. United looked the stronger of the two sides in the first 45 minutes, but Everton came back in to it in the second period after both teams had made many substitutions.

Leicester city Conceded fo ur goals, again. But here in Stockholm, as opposed to Los Angeles, there were reasons to reflect positively. It was a game of two Champions, both from Spain and England.  The game which saw Barcelona ran away with a 4-2 win, as Nigerian International Ahmed Musa making his debut for the English champions Leicester City.  The  million  pounds winger, lived up to expectation, as his introduction in the second half of the game saw Leicester City getting two goals

According to media report, Belgium have announced that former Everton and Wigan boss Roberto Martinez as their new manager. Belgium removed former head coach Marc Wilmots after Euro 2016, with their undoubtedly talented squad failing to get to the latter stages. Martinez has come in for sustained criticism for his seeming inability to create a solid defence. It will be interesting to see if this reputation follows him on to the international scene, or if having the likes of Vincent Kompany and Toby Alderweireld at his disposal will improve the 43-year-old.

There are four groups of four teams in the competition, and the top two sides from each of the four groups progress to the quarter-finals. Those sides in the final will compete for the gold medal while a third-placed match will take place for bronze. Group A Brazil, Denmark, Iraq, South Africa Group B Colombia, Japan, Nigeria, Sweden

Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola were managerial foes in Spain and it already appears that Manchester might not be big enough for the both of them. And naturally, with both wanting to make an impact, we've seen vast sums of cash thrown around this summer. But who comes up top at the end of the day...only time will tell...see both teams line up so far

  Manchester City finally land their player, 20-year-old German attacker has Sane for a reported transfer fee of £37million plus add-ons. Sane is regarded as one of the most highly-rated young players in world football and will be nurtured alongside established world-class stars such as David Silva and Sergio Aguero in Manchester. But what do we know about the youngster?