English clubs battle for Nigerian Under-17 star, Victor Osimhen

<div align="center"> <img alt="English clubs battle for Nigerian Under-17 star, Victor Osimhen" border="0" height="372" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXENYwjOsGJ7rWm2lPUQ0Fkx61JXMg5UarGEbQTMdt-_mo1aAhMLVgsAN5Hc3uq70zjmlny42eyn_VRmniImyGroFE28UrKvRHMft3RE7AkNnoAys5VHIFeyazc3NcTtM-Id9pdgxWA0Bc/s640/Victor-Osimhen.jpg" title="English clubs battle for Nigerian Under-17 star, Victor Osimhen" width="640" /></div> <br /> Golden Eaglets striker, Victor Osimhen, is attracting huge interest from English clubs on the back of his impressive performance at the ongoing FIFA U- 17 World Cup in Chile.<br /> <br /> According to allnigeriasoccer.com, one of the top four clubs in the English Premier League is putting together a bid for the youngster.<br /> <br /> Osimhen will equal Frenchman Sinama Pongolle’s record of nine goals at the World Cup if he finds the net against Mexico on Thursday.

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We are ready to shed blood for Mourinho - Mikel

<div align="center"> <img alt="We are ready to shed blood for Mourinho - Mikel" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFv4_996Qd6TSzCmv7hwiWLoM0AahDQudtNMPaLv6fiOuZPBqacREp_QBWgf6ul-oEHqCChJqpdDBs11rPOyERWQfHHxgqbiyGfGSYLhoHF3VKZ9CSuPH_NnWXJOy_egh0Se-UAA7EsN6x/s1600/mourinho+d.jpg" title="We are ready to shed blood for Mourinho - Mikel" /></div> <br /> John Mikel Obi is confident that the hard work being put in on and off the pitch will soon be rewarded with an upturn in results and insisted that the players will give 100 percent to the coach, Jose Mourinho.<br /> <br /> The Nigerian midfielder played 70 minutes of the defeat to Liverpool on Saturday, a game he looks back on with a degree of frustration at the chain of events which contributed to a disappointing afternoon at Stamford Bridge.<br /> <br /> ‘We knew it was going to be a difficult game but we started well and it was a good performance,’ he insisted.<br /> <br /> ‘We got the goal and if we went into the break 1-0 up it would have been much easier but the referee played two minutes and 30 seconds [stoppage time] and if we’d played the exact minutes we would have gone in at 1-0.<br /> <br /> ‘Then the referee gave me a yellow card for my first foul and just after that Lucas committed a foul – for me and for everyone else it should have been a [second] yellow card.<br /> <br /> ‘Everyone can see how much hard work we are putting in and we are playing well, but the results are not coming for us.<br /> <br /> ‘Every shot is a goal, every deflection a goal. We just need a bit of that luck that we don’t have at the minute. But you can see the team is giving it everything, we’re working very hard.’<br /> <br /> Mikel has featured in each of the past three matches and saw enough from our performances to suggest things will soon turn around.<br /> <br /> ‘Against West Ham with 10 men we were the better team; the game against Stoke we dominated, played well, came back and took it to penalties; and in the first half against Liverpool we should have been two or three up,’ he said.<br /> <br /> ‘The goals and the wins are not coming, but you can see we are playing for the manager and we are right behind him. There is no doubt about it. If anyone can turn this around I definitely think he is the one.<br /> <br /> ‘Last year we were champions and won two trophies. Jose knows this club more than any other manager and he is the most successful manager in this club’s history.<br /> <br /> ‘If you say to the players that we are not giving 100 per cent then there is a doubt – but we are giving 100 per cent, we are playing for the manager and we are right behind him.’

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WATCH MATCH HIGHLIGHTS: Nigeria spank Brazil, qualify for Semi Final of the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img border="0" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzsP1RiVqygkL17-RybXdtI-tsf5KjO2cPC_O_ahMHJ32C5teR5klaiKd9nemgxpDwIwQ0usrsTbXLVy9x6OpfCOqxakhOIiQQfBKEeuVtUht7wNhMd2t1gMNiPF2mQIwGJ9GU-WLHt99c/s400/victor+osimhen+under+17+2015.png" width="400" /></div> <br /> Nigeria are through to the last four of the 2015 Fifa U17 World Cup after spanking Brazil 3-0 at the Estadio Sausalito.<br /> <br /> First half strikes from Victor Osimhen, Michael Dogo Kingsley and Udochukwu Anumudu were enough to send the South Americans crashing.<br /> <br /> Watch highlights of the match below...<br /> <br /> <center> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="340" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EPZFFQFb-KE" width="560"></iframe></center> <br /> <br /> <i>Video: YouTube</i>

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FIFA Under-17 World Cup: Nigeria trash Brazil, cruise into semis

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img alt="FIFA Under-17 World Cup: Nigeria trash Brazil, cruise into semis" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4YNB1YKvBzFCPOgSIUD5T3fDK4wcdxa9VRYd6j1fQhBbijGpHCRhpK-TyE-Nsr7LDLoTDJ2U0e8j6pTy6zvVswu3_QinwT4mvbHMyOmpkmF_uJzhI4FrhqJLDDvb21RFyqJlAAP5Labo4/s1600/eaglet1+under+17.jpg" title="FIFA Under-17 World Cup: Nigeria trash Brazil, cruise into semis" /></div> <b><br /></b><b>The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria are through to the last four of the 2015 Fifa U17 World Cup after trashing Brazil 3-0 at the Estadio Sausalito.</b><br /> <br /> First half strikes from Victor Osimhen, Michael Dogo Kingsley and Udochukwu Anumudu were enough to send the South Americans crashing.<br /> <br /> Much has been made of Nigeria’s reliance on goal scorer Osimhen during the tournament in Chile , but they proved they are no one-man team with an impressive display in Vina Del Mar on Sunday.<br /> <br /> Osimhen once again led by example as he surpassed Chrisantus Macaulay’s tally of seven goals in a Fifa U17 World Cup tournament, but it was goalkeeper Akpan Udoh who proved to be Golden Eaglets’s potent weapon as he made breathe taking saves to deny the Brazilians who were made to pay for their missed chances.<br /> <br /> With chances few and far between, it took a moment of brilliance from Osimhen to put the Golden Eaglets ahead in the 29th minute with a header via John Lazarus cross.<br /> <br /> A minute later, Emmanuel Amuneke’s boys doubled the lead. Osimhen hooked a bouncing ball back over his shoulder, with Michael following in, the ball bounced up off the turf and past goalkeeper Juliano Marlon.<br /> <br /> The Atlético Paranaense player was deceived by another bounce just four minutes later, as Anumudu hit a left-footed drive from distance. The effort skipped off the turf, and past the stopper, who was visibly unhappy at not keeping the shot out.<br /> <br /> In the second half, the Eaglets were brimming with confidence, but they were almost caught out four minutes after the break, when Luis Henrique’ powerful header flew narrowly wide after he was picked out by an inviting Militao’s cross.<br /> <br /> Coach Carlos Amadeu threw men forward in an attempt to force game into extra time but that did not yield any result as goalkeeper Akpan was at his best.<br /> <br /> Funsho Bamgboye picked up a needless yellow card and will now miss Golden Eaglets game in Coquimbo.<br /> <br /> Nwakali then spurned a chance to finish Brazil off 12 minutes into time added on when he raced clear, but Juliano stood tall to thwart him.<br /> <br /> Nigeria defended defiantly during injury time to seal their semi-final spot against Ecuador or Mexico and continue their quest for a fifth world title.

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Kanu Nwankwo named Startimes ambassador

<div align="center"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjay-KueCnVywBYjls1EGheyFZmdKSXzBqwMMBAo-GGe_hH0kptm0VuHMESYKdJ59wuxF8ld0xdmOW4XCa7NxJXPvjmvah76xBTTfEyG8PArP-GW_2E7E7mguDIV8_RiTcUnpIRNoqwemcO/s1600/Kanu-Nwankwo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Kanu Nwankwo named Startimes ambassador" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjay-KueCnVywBYjls1EGheyFZmdKSXzBqwMMBAo-GGe_hH0kptm0VuHMESYKdJ59wuxF8ld0xdmOW4XCa7NxJXPvjmvah76xBTTfEyG8PArP-GW_2E7E7mguDIV8_RiTcUnpIRNoqwemcO/s1600/Kanu-Nwankwo.jpg" title="Kanu Nwankwo named Startimes ambassador" /></a></div> <br /> In a move aimed at shoring up television viewership, NTA Startimes has named football legends Kanu Nwankwo, aka Papilo, and his Under 17 counterpart, Jonathan Akpoborie, as the face of the digital platform. The unveil was held at Protea Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos on Thursday.<br /> <br /> Welcoming guests to the unveil ceremony, Startimes’ Director of Business, Maxwell Loko, said that the platform is proud to announce the partnership with the football legends.<br /> <br /> “With this announcement begins a very long partnership. They will now officially become the face of Startimes in well over 12 African countries where we are present. Wherever you see Startimes, Kanu will be our ambassador. He will assist in growing the brand across Africa ahead of the digital switchover which is coming up June 2017. We are glad to have them with us,” he said.<br /> <br /> For the Director General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) who was represented by Mrs Temitayo Daramola, Kanu Nwankwo goes beyond football. “Everywhere that you see NTA, you see Startimes. You can’t ignore NTA Startimes. This is another feather added to the partnership and we are very proud to be associated with Kanu Nwankwo and Jonathan Akpoborie. We strive for excellence, not just in Nigeria but the whole of africa and this is another evidence,” said Daramola.<br /> <br /> Kanu expressed gratitude at the opportunity to be in partnership with Startimes because, in his words, digital television viewing in Nigeria used to be exclusively for the affluent until the brand came to change all that.<br /> <br /> “Here we are today; most families can afford digital TV. That is what Startimes stands for. I represent the good people of Nigeria. I speak for them here. I share the same vision with Startimes,” the footballer and founder of Kanu Heart Foundation stated.<br /> <br /> Also present at the gathering was the CEO, Startimes Nigeria, Jack Lu.

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Ihenacho invited into the Super Eagles squad

<div align="center"> <img alt="Ihenacho invited into the Super Eagles squad" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYze0DYWQcQ1TZQdNoKAQvLj27E2Usfz5kEPL18tbfy6ZrGdk-AHeHHe8QKh3ebWk0zETIgMXwwFerLAC8bgXceQA6ZXDAgzg-b_3q8QXHyThxfzAvkho58UMUAgUKnhYY4kzPdkxdAivK/s1600/ihenacho+goal.jpg" title="Ihenacho invited into the Super Eagles squad" /></div> <br /> Super Eagles head coach Sunday Oliseh on Thursdsay, included Manchester City youngster, Kelechi Iheanacho in the list of players called for the 2018 World Cup second round fixture against Swaziland.<br /> <br /> An initial list of 23 was released earlier today by the Nigeria Football Federation, but Iheanacho’s inclusion now increases the number of invited players to 24.<br /> <br /> A recuperating Sunday Oliseh,placed on two weeks of bed rest by his doctors,could only watch the repeat broadcast of the Capital One game between Manchester City and Crystal Palace Thursday afternoon to decide on handing the 2013 U17 World Cup MVP a senior team call up.<br /> <br /> “I initially called up 23 players but I am adding Kelechi Iheanacho to the list immediately,”Oliseh told thenff.com.<br /> <br /> “I have been following Kelechi’s progress at City.”<br /> <br /> Kelechi Iheanacho was named man of the match in the game where he scored a goal and provided two assists to aid his side’s progress in the competition.

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See full list of 23 players invited for Super Eagles’ 2018 World Cup qualifier

<div align="center"> <img alt="See full list of 23 players invited for Super Eagles’ 2018 World Cup qualifier" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl86rWi2eBAh8CCtBSyySF7CzdX-_1kTLI_f_J6koFvhFADMVWwczb-0s0hON-I-pK9TbxAGsDBooUer0BL1XInQXUpuc_ZBxFAb9K3Q7nbhhzjBiiLgFmY4hj77U_PRK0QhJjI8KPJKjd/s1600/oliseh+train.jpg" title="See full list of 23 players invited for Super Eagles’ 2018 World Cup qualifier" /></div> <br /> <b>Full list of players ivited by coach, Sunday Oliseh for the Super Eagles’ 2018 World Cup qualifying fixture against Swaziland.</b><br /> <br /> <b>Goalkeepers:</b> Carl Ikeme (Wolverhampton Wanderers, England); Ikechukwu Ezenwa (Sunshine Stars); Dele Alampasu (Club de Sportivo Feirense, Portugal)<br /> <br /> <b>Defenders:</b> Abdullahi Shehu (Uniao da Madeira, Portugal); Kalu Orji (Enugu Rangers FC); Elderson Echiejile (AS Monaco, France); Chima Akas (Sharks FC); Leon Balogun (FSV Mainz, Germany); Godfrey Oboabona (Caykur Rizespor, Turkey); Efe Ambrose (Celtic FC, Scotland); Austin Oboroakpo (Abia Warriors)<br /> <b><br /></b><b>Midfielders:</b> Ogenyi Onazi (SS Lazio, Italy); Paul Onobi (Sunshine Stars); John Mikel Obi (Chelsea FC, England); Rabiu Ibrahim (AS Trencin, Slovakia); Wilfred Ndidi (KRC Genk, Belgium); Sylvester Igbonu (FC UFA, Russia)<br /> <br /> <b>Forwards:</b> Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow, Russia); Moses Simon (KAA Gent, Belgium); Odion Ighalo (Watford FC, England); Ezekiel Bassey (Enyimba FC); Alex Iwobi (Arsenal FC, England); Obafemi Martins (Seattle Sounders, USA)

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Obafemi Martins recalled to Eagles squad

<div align="center"> <img alt="Obafemi Martins recalled to Eagles squad" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiizt2g8A-nUGO8DY4DZESijOEImKpgzotTCXyEmztb2OC5nXhRcTzribMm_2wBlEF21l8TEsNbLREkC8c7ECQ43LDmgRAj3XubqR8ClZTYbGuiJh57TM3iAiin1EvrU9FFSK4PzQlvHdAA/s1600/martins+mls.jpg" title="Obafemi Martins recalled to Eagles squad" /></div> <b><br /></b><b>Super Eagles Head Coach Sunday Oliseh has invited 23 players, including USA –based Obafemi Martins and six home –based professionals, for the Super Eagles’ 2018 World Cup qualifying fixture against Swaziland.</b><br /> <br /> The two –legged fixture is slated to take place on the 13th and 17 of next month with the first leg to be played in Lobamba in Swaziland while the return leg will be at the Adokiye Amiesiamaka Stadium in Port Harcourt.<br /> <br /> Martins, who last featured for the national team two years ago, has been in great form in the Major League Soccer, notching up 17 goals and 13 assists, setting the club’s single-season marks for most goals and most points, and tying the assist record. Seattle’s record was 12-0-0 in matches Martins scored and his invitation shows clearly that FIFA Technical Study Group member Oliseh has an open mind to all Nigerian players across the globe.<br /> <br /> The invitation is also comes as a sweet birthday present to Martins, who celebrated his big day on Wednesday. He scored for Nigeria on his debut in a friendly match against Republic of Ireland in London in May 2005.<br /> <br /> The list also includes six home–based professionals, who all played notable roles in Nigeria’s qualification for the 4th African Nations Championship at the expense of Burkina Faso, are in the 23 –man squad.<br /> <br /> Chelsea of England midfielder John Mikel Obi, Portugal–based former junior internationals Dele Alampasu and Abdullahi Shehu and Arsenal FC’s Alex Iwobi are also invited, as well as former junior international defender Wilfred Ndidi.<br /> Oliseh has directed that all the players arrive at the Bolton White Apartments, Abuja on Sunday, November 8 as training commences same day by 7pm.<br /> <br /> THE FULL LIST includes<br /> <br /> Goalkeepers: Carl Ikeme (Wolverhampton Wanderers, England); Ikechukwu Ezenwa (Sunshine Stars); Dele Alampasu (Club de Sportivo Feirense, Portugal)<br /> Defenders: Abdullahi Shehu (Uniao da Madeira, Portugal); Kalu Orji (Enugu Rangers FC); Elderson Echiejile (AS Monaco, France); Chima Akas (Sharks FC); Leon Balogun (FSV Mainz, Germany); Godfrey Oboabona (Caykur Rizespor, Turkey); Efe Ambrose (Celtic FC, Scotland); Austin Oboroakpo (Abia Warriors)<br /> <br /> Midfielders: Ogenyi Onazi (SS Lazio, Italy); Paul Onobi (Sunshine Stars); John Mikel Obi (Chelsea FC, England); Rabiu Ibrahim (AS Trencin, Slovakia); Wilfred Ndidi (KRC Genk, Belgium); Sylvester Igbonu (FC UFA, Russia)<br /> <br /> Forwards: Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow, Russia); Moses Simon (KAA Gent, Belgium); Odion Ighalo (Watford FC, England); Ezekiel Bassey (Enyimba FC); Alex Iwobi (Arsenal FC, England); Obafemi Martins (Seattle Sounders, USA)

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Lewis Hamilton Wins His Third F1 World Championship

<div align="center"> <img alt="Lewis Hamilton Wins His Third F1 World Championship" border="0" height="349" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlH_pJK8YbUSPxpNcvzkj9FzqYUFim15NZB7oCaJdBa2PqFqmQ03gU2QH0htOMA-gEKKNc6tApsP7tWFKaww987_bKTftRRQhMxESr_IyfjOAO42oMbrdJhtDx7yzOa9Ux2UzIOKYAW1n-/s640/2.jpg" title="Lewis Hamilton Wins His Third F1 World Championship" width="540" /></div> <br /> Lewis Hamilton could not hold back tears as he hailed what he says is the 'greatest moment of my life'. The 30-year-old was reduced to tears as he became Britain's most successful racing driver by securing this season's championship with a win in the US Grand Prix yesterday evening. <br /> He is only the second British driver after Sir Jackie Stewart to achieve the feat.<br /> <br /> Fellow Briton Elton John even celebrated with Lewis Hamilton on the podium and the pair pledged to party through the night together. Congrats to him ...<br /> <br /> <br /> <div align="center"> <img alt="Lewis Hamilton Wins His Third F1 World Championship" border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWU3FcoHiM8LpwedABMc7wUZPA0yfsrGBxA_Dt1yminsNI9m1bHg-cMEwK1APRPipSnXIfJw51P7MLwM5JE2c0QkKLlrjez6Q-EWdtyCZqzlsuWPqqacnzf5u-6d_hdAVnuc4MJsOm9pgj/s640/3.jpg" title="Lewis Hamilton Wins His Third F1 World Championship" width="540" /></div> <div align="center"> <img alt="Lewis Hamilton Wins His Third F1 World Championship" border="0" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPBWwTCvTdzkfzFqYpp3JT77Y7secTYRx3DG5TfjEWem3-NhwVZmy6MXtiGLr8Qzi-N8XKGzR7ewJ6_EaelrO6bF40qNMfLXrx_X3WxutTxwk_BMy6qoQQHtb65fcLAb7S9ROo0dKFzT3P/s640/4.jpg" title="Lewis Hamilton Wins His Third F1 World Championship" width="540" /></div>

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Odegbami blames Kalu, Adamu for failed FIFA bid

<div align="center"> <img alt="Odegbami blames Kalu, Adamu for failed FIFA bid" border="0" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisSznYSVDBfJ2RR0mfaeuWJEUuXMj-BmFM7BmMBO0I2wMahypTgJ4ETwWVDEUg431PjfxGvjddt6hNZMUfdiQpxjjLC0kn6lrRbCJvOhLL9Pc6RvfZhi5gkHWU9hl3f_BZ0_YxNfoYdfUB/s640/segun++Odegbami.jpg" title="Odegbami blames Kalu, Adamu for failed FIFA bid" width="640" /></div> <br /> Former Nigeria skipper, Segun Odegbami , has blamed ex-FIFA executive committee member Amos Adamu and rival Orji Uzor Kalu for his failure to get the backing of other African countries in his quest to become the new FIFA boss.<br /> <br /> Odegbami, who was endorsed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to run for the FIFA presidency in February, could not muster nominations from five African soccer federations by Monday’s deadline to enable him stand for the FIFA elections.<br /> <br /> “Where were Amos Adamu and (Orji) Kalu yesterday (Monday)? It’s a Nigerian thing to bring down others,” africanFootball.com quoted Odegbami as saying on a radio interview monitored in Abuja Tuesday morning.<br /> <br /> “Well, I have done my own bit and it is left for others to do theirs.”<br /> <br /> Former Abia State Governor Kalu was linked with the FIFA presidential race, but he did not submit any documentation for his candidacy to the NFF.<br /> <br /> The NFF therefore endorsed Odegbami at the weekend.<br /> <br /> Adamu, who is now being investigated by the FIFA ethics committee, has publicly endorsed Kalu as the best candidate from Nigeria for the FIFA presidency.

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Arsenal 2-0 Bayern Munich: Blazing gunners end Guardiola’s winning run

<div align="center"> <img alt="Arsenal 2-0 Bayern Munich: Blazing gunners end Guardiola’s winning run" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigwMX1XLlH7lv7dMEMaj_GwSVMK2nb7heB-IuINtk8RNLuiKdaui6Yf7lfeD-T2-P02n85srNWrXbSJDn4tbmP9T5gDTq0kJ2qWC_NoPt0QR1A54JnjGeWcio_plprC6aiuVGrm5YZRRSC/s1600/arsenal+fd.jpg" title="Arsenal 2-0 Bayern Munich: Blazing gunners end Guardiola’s winning run" /></div> <br /> <b>Goals from Olivier Giroud and Mesut Ozil helped Arsenal reignite their Champions League hopes with a 2-0 win over Bayern Munich.</b><br /> <br /> Arsene Wenger's side headed into the Emirates Stadium contest with their Group F campaign in disarray following losses to Dinamo Zagreb and Olympiacos.<br /> <br /> But they played a full part in a thrilling opening half, with Manuel Neuer forced into brilliant saves from Mesut Ozil and Theo Walcott - the latter from the England man a truly astonishing piece of goalkeeping.<br /> <br /> Bayern also threatened, particularly through the effervescent Douglas Costa, and their customary mastery of possession served to make the second half one for Arsenal to endure rather than enjoy.<br /> <br /> But stunningly, Neuer undid his earlier heroics by woefully misreading Santi Cazorla's hopeful punt into the box for Giroud – introduced three minutes previously in place of Walcott – to smuggle home a 77th-minute header.<br /> <br /> The Bavarians' first defeat after 12 consecutive wins in all competitions was confirmed by a breakaway Ozil goal in stoppage time.<br /> <br /> Arsenal remain three points shy of the qualification places following Olympiacos' victory by the same scoreline in Zagreb but taking the spoils from the Bundesliga giants who have ended their past two Champions League campaigns leaves Wenger's men firmly in contention this time around.<br /> <br /> Full-back Hector Bellerin made an important challenge to deny in-form striker Robert Lewandowski inside the first minute but Arsenal were soon showing the "animal" intensity that Bayern coach Pep Guardiola anticipated during his pre-match media conference.<br /> <br /> A section of Bayern fans who boycotted the first five minutes in protest against Arsenal's ticket prices were welcomed by applause from the home support – and their team almost falling behind.<br /> <br /> Alexis Sanchez burst infield to feed Ozil, who drew a sharp stop from Germany international team-mate Neuer before Philipp Lahm blocked Walcott's follow-up.<br /> <br /> Neuer's opposite number Petr Cech – controversially rested for Arsenal's opening Champions League defeats – denied Thiago Alcantara following a slick one-two between the Spaniard and Thomas Muller.<br /> <br /> Cech also thwarted Costa from a tight angle after the Bayern winger perplexed Bellerin with some audacious footwork.<br /> <br /> Bayern appeared to be in control when Cech kept out an Arturo Vidal drive, although they were grateful to see Sanchez blaze over following a partially cleared 31st-minute corner.<br /> <br /> Further Arsenal encouragement came as Neuer saved stupendously from Walcott and Aaron Ramsey's shot on the rebound was scrambled clear.<br /> <br /> The increased confidence displayed by Wenger's men almost cost them as half-time approached – Sanchez carelessly coughing up possession for Costa to charge into the box and shoot over.<br /> <br /> Costa continued to threaten after the restart, sending a rasping left-footed effort just beyond the top corner, while Lewandowski forced Cech to tip over a sweetly struck shot from the edge of the box.<br /> <br /> The exertions of chasing Bayern's relentless manipulation of possession took a particular toll on Ramsey, who departed in the 57th minute with a hamstring strain.<br /> <br /> Cech underlined his worth once more, prevailing where many keepers have failed of late in a one-on-one against Lewandowski in the 75th minute.<br /> <br /> And it was a far less esteemed goalkeeping effort from Cazorla's set-piece a few moments later that allowed Giroud to celebrate joyously.<br /> <br /> As Bayern pressed for the share of the spoils they deserved, Arsenal broke clinically. Neuer thought he had denied Ozil from Bellerin's cross but the additional official behind the goal correctly ruled otherwise to crown a famous victory for the Premier League side.

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Arsenal fire-power too good for Watford

<div align="center"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5LAxa1SzqAUIm-NB1twgwndHNMUfT0efqnqLd4DA_KUkL0GVP6-Qwhs_Txp8VSJjI4Ud0W3oWAaFq-qodHGHkW01I8g0yh5DKEyFSsCIvOGhH_Zu3dJeK32YjtcYZiNsomzY9pRCrRjpm/s1600/arsenal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Arsenal fire-power too good for Watford" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5LAxa1SzqAUIm-NB1twgwndHNMUfT0efqnqLd4DA_KUkL0GVP6-Qwhs_Txp8VSJjI4Ud0W3oWAaFq-qodHGHkW01I8g0yh5DKEyFSsCIvOGhH_Zu3dJeK32YjtcYZiNsomzY9pRCrRjpm/s1600/arsenal.jpg" title="Arsenal fire-power too good for Watford" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <br /> Arsenal moved back into second place in the Premier League as goals from Alexis Sanchez, Olivier Giroudand Aaron Ramsey secured a 3-0 win at Watford. <br /> <br /> Arsene Wenger's side turned on the style late in the game at Vicarage Road, with three unanswered goals in a 12-minute burst keeping them within two points of leaders Manchester City. <br /> <br /> After a drab first half lacking any clear-cut chances, Arsenal broke the deadlock after 62 minutes as Sanchez shrugged of pre-match fears over his fitness to pounce on a loose ball in the penalty area and slot home. <br /> <br /> Substitute Giroud added the second from Mesut Ozil's cutback, before Ramsey secured the points after a mazy run from Hector Bellerin.<br /> <br /> <div align="center"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1a7Bff2bjozzfB5FkaSZ9RzZxRp0lYF0x3yexJAtWH8cx681S5H67lUbKefL0bYUaZ-FDkJmurxL-LQDkgsRLTiI2NgUpu-FzTG4pSf3wOzUo2Sjs0NQ-ul1xuMUh2UhevzlG92ru15i-/s1600/arsenal-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Arsenal fire-power too good for Watford" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1a7Bff2bjozzfB5FkaSZ9RzZxRp0lYF0x3yexJAtWH8cx681S5H67lUbKefL0bYUaZ-FDkJmurxL-LQDkgsRLTiI2NgUpu-FzTG4pSf3wOzUo2Sjs0NQ-ul1xuMUh2UhevzlG92ru15i-/s1600/arsenal-2.jpg" title="Arsenal fire-power too good for Watford" /></a></div> <div align="center"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjerXYyoLHE5rJHc8aBIJe9ijSdDmJr75uVy8koonajcVwo383o-kY1tFoVX4fobC4TghjgLyP7nKzLp9-gQVjuU_FC6kvVuLsxaPyVy70Dtm3GAOS_Ozhbr8b18WT-ueABL2xyLgMBh03L/s1600/arsenal-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Arsenal fire-power too good for Watford" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjerXYyoLHE5rJHc8aBIJe9ijSdDmJr75uVy8koonajcVwo383o-kY1tFoVX4fobC4TghjgLyP7nKzLp9-gQVjuU_FC6kvVuLsxaPyVy70Dtm3GAOS_Ozhbr8b18WT-ueABL2xyLgMBh03L/s1600/arsenal-3.jpg" title="Arsenal fire-power too good for Watford" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> Watford's previously tight defence had no answer to Arsenal's blitz and found themselves hanging on as the visitors looked to stretch their advantage in the closing minutes, Giroud seeing a bullet header well saved. <br /> <br /> Further goals failed to materialise but Arsenal had done enough to seal the three points, while Watford were left to rue a second defeat in their last three outings.<br /> <br /> Having demolished Manchester United with a first-half flurry before the international break, Arsenal again started fast, though Theo Walcott was denied by Heurelho Gomes – part of an unchanged Watford line-up – with a close-range header after five minutes, before the Brazilian goalkeeper was on hand again to punch away an effort from Sanchez. <br /> <br /> Arsenal's attempts at controlling possession had limited Watford's openings but Troy Deeney powered through and tested Petr Cech with a powerful drive after 11 minutes, before he was denied by a crucial Laurent Koscielny challenge soon after.<br /> <br /> Having weathered the storm, Arsenal began to press again and should have gone ahead just before the half-hour as Ramsey met Sanchez's left-wing cross at the back post, but the Wales international volleyed over from five yards under pressure from Gomes. <br /> <br /> Arsenal gradually built momentum after the interval and finally had a deserved breakthrough just after the hour as intricate build-up play released Ozil into the area and, despite the German being felled by Nathan Ake, referee Mike Jones waved play-on and Sanchez converted via Gomes' right-hand post. <br /> <br /> Giroud doubled their lead four minutes after replacing Walcott as Ozil kept the ball alive inside the penalty area, and his reverse pass from the byline judged perfectly for the Frenchman to fire into the roof of the net. <br /> <br /> Before the hosts could react, they found themselves three goals behind as Bellerin cut in from the right flank and his simple pass found Ramsey, who clipped home with the aid of a deflection off Ikechi Anya. <br /> <br /> Giroud went close to making it four with a late header from a Santi Cazorla corner, but Arsenal had done enough as they cruised to their sixth win of the season.<br /> <br /> (Goal.com)

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Manchester City trash Bournemouth, 5-1

<div align="center"> <img alt="Manchester City trash Bournemouth, 5-1" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikkP3DB34E6qc4LtU0dXyB8yBEPIU-6tS3vMKkXhCtkD0kHOs4NBJgCE0i5EgM-5guTaw9ySVtyyEqaRA83cmr1Xvsa6n0nw_-bX6Yy2YrFG8CIzI3-vsYSZIGNCeGHSJmCiEDkmaS-OB4/s1600/ster.jpg" title="Manchester City trash Bournemouth, 5-1" /></div> <br /> Manchester City maintained their grip on top spot in the Premier League with Raheem Sterling scoring his first professional hat-trick in a 5-1 victory over AFC Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium.<br /> <br /> Even without the injured Sergio Aguero - who scored five goals in 22 minutes last time out against Newcastle United - City showed no sign of bluntness in attack, with England forward Sterling starring with his first-half treble and Wilfried Bony scoring twice.<br /> <br /> Bony, who replaced Aguero up front, set up Sterling for the opening goal in before capitalising on a mistake from Adam Federici to add one of his own in the 11th minute.<br /> <br /> Bournemouth pulled one back through Glenn Murray in the 22nd minute, but Sterling was on target again before the half-hour mark.<br /> <br /> City, who were also without injured duo Aleksandar Kolarov and David Silva and had captain Vincent Kompany among their substitutes, hit the bar through Kevin De Bruyne before Sterling made the most of some dreadful Bournemouth defending to complete his hat-trick on the stroke of half-time.<br /> <br /> Manuel Pellegrini's side took their foot off the gas in the second half, but Bony rounded off a comprehensive victory with a smart finish in the 89th minute as City kept their two-point advantage over Manchester United at the top before Arsenal face Watford in Saturday's late game.<br /> <br /> After having a solid penalty claim for Nicolas Otamendi's challenge on Dan Gosling denied, Bournemouth's disappointment was compounded when they found themselves behind inside seven minutes.<br /> <br /> Fernandinho's cross-field pass was kept alive by Pablo Zabaleta on the byline, with Bony helping his header on to Sterling who supplied the finish at the back post.<br /> <br /> City doubled their advantage soon after when Bony capitalised on a calamitous spill from Federici to slot into the gaping net.<br /> <br /> Murray stunned the home crowd by pulling one back in the 22nd minute when he capped a neat Bournemouth move, finding the bottom corner with a shot from the top of the box that deflected off Eliaquim Mangala.<br /> <br /> But City's two-goal cushion was restored in seven minutes later as De Bruyne picked out the run of Sterling, who committed Steve Cook and Sylvain Distin before stroking beyond Federici.<br /> <br /> The Bournemouth keeper produced a fine stop to tip a De Bruyne effort onto the crossbar in the 45th minute.<br /> <br /> However, he was partially to blame as Sterling completed his hat-trick in first-half stoppage time, firing home from an acute angle after Jesus Navas made the most of miscommunication in the Bournemouth defence but saw his initial strike saved.<br /> <br /> Sterling had two chances to add to his tally early in the second period but was unable to take either, stabbing the latter wide of the target after a clever pass from Bony.<br /> <br /> Bournemouth maintained a solid defensive shape for the remainder, but Bony grabbed his second of the game late on to complete a resounding City win.<br /> <br /> (Goal.com)

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Ronaldo makes history, becomes Real Madrid's all-time leading goalscorer

<div align="center"> <img alt="Ronaldo makes history, becomes Real Madrid's all-time leading goalscorer" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAsVxbffqOArPKrxygC76XspmZBf9Q0yiuDxXfcwgS6snAELxfmxoQssVjYQ0UYq6DRKUsd7BZDbu_6mue3ouZW2-yr2YpFLUo1If8w6067zsLvJ3PKrwXk-nS5FWBKzIKNvoHct6Zz5Ue/s1600/ronaldo+dsf.jpg" title="Ronaldo makes history, becomes Real Madrid's all-time leading goalscorer" /></div> <br /> Cristiano Ronaldo has become Real Madrid's all-time leading goalscorer after finding the net in Saturday's 3-0 win over Levante.<br /> <br /> Marcelo put the hosts into an early lead on Saturday and, despite Levante threatening on occasion, Ronaldo's 324th Madrid goal took him beyond Raul in the club's scoring charts and made the game safe.<br /> <br /> Roger and Deyverson called Keylor Navas into action, but the home goalkeeper was in fine form to earn a clean sheet.<br /> <br /> After Ronaldo went close to extending his lead over Raul, Jese eventually made it 3-0 with a superb finish from a tight angle.<br /> <br /> Victory puts Madrid top of the league, although Villarreal can resume at the summit if they beat Celta Vigo on Sunday.<br /> <br /> Navas was called into action after just four minutes when Roger tried his luck from a narrow angle, only for the Costa Rica international to palm his right-footed shot wide for a corner.<br /> <br /> Danilo set up Gareth Bale with a fine pass over the top shortly after, yet the Welshman blasted his effort high and wide, while Ronaldo had a penalty shout turned down after going down under Simao's challenge.<br /> <br /> Madrid went ahead in the 27th minute after a fine combination between Marcelo and Ronaldo.<br /> <br /> The Brazil international won the ball off Jose Luis Morales before playing a one-two with Ronaldo, followed by a powerful finish at the near corner.<br /> <br /> Levante nearly immediately replied via Deyverson, yet Navas pulled off a sublime reflex to keep the attacker's header out.<br /> <br /> The away side were made to pay for their profligacy in front of goal just minutes later. Toni Kroos set up Ronaldo and the 30-year-old worked the ball out of his feet before firing a superb strike into the right-hand corner to seal his place in the record books.<br /> <br /> Levante got another chance to peg one back in the 34th minute, but Navas once more proved to be too much of an obstacle as he kept out Roger's shot after some good work from Deyverson.<br /> <br /> The away side refused to give up and got another decent opportunity shortly after the interval. Deyverson took advantage of Marcelo's slip to collect a loose ball and set up Roger, yet the forward hesitated too long, allowing Casemiro to steal the ball with a last-ditch tackle.<br /> <br /> Ronaldo got a chance to double his personal tally after the referee awarded Madrid a free-kick in a dangerous area following a foul on Lucas Vasquez, yet his set-piece lacked the accuracy to trouble Ruben.<br /> <br /> Deyverson should have halved the deficit in the 70th minute when he got all the time and space he needed to unleash a shot from inside the area after a low cross from the left, but the Brazilian's shot hit Nacho before it went out for a corner.<br /> <br /> Jese would eventually have the last say at the Bernabeu as he made it three with a stunning finish after being set up by Lucas.<br /> <br /> (Goal.com)

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Chelsea 2-0 Aston Villa: Costa gets Mourinho's champions back on track

<div align="center"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMdH-C58-D-Bm1-2tkkGhzGXzemJp8U1AIRaK4SmjoorFlYbVNJqislBE1vIZOIX0qK6Cv0woy9_ZCMFH6PmBC-BMxM0h-xlg6mNQFsysQgCXQPKzLNcRYYgsLgLSB6mhGzDRSseYLSw6u/s1600/mou.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Chelsea 2-0 Aston Villa: Costa gets Mourinho's champions back on track" border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMdH-C58-D-Bm1-2tkkGhzGXzemJp8U1AIRaK4SmjoorFlYbVNJqislBE1vIZOIX0qK6Cv0woy9_ZCMFH6PmBC-BMxM0h-xlg6mNQFsysQgCXQPKzLNcRYYgsLgLSB6mhGzDRSseYLSw6u/s640/mou.jpg" title="Chelsea 2-0 Aston Villa: Costa gets Mourinho's champions back on track" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> Diego Costa's tap-in and an Alan Hutton own goal gave Chelsea their first win in four matches on Saturday as the Premier League champions beat Aston Villa 2-0 at Stamford Bridge.<br /> <br /> Both sides came into the clash out of form and separated by just four points in the lower reaches of the table but Costa - returning from a suspension for his antics against Arsenal last month - proved key as goals in each half got Jose Mourinho's men back on track after a tricky run of results.<br /> <br /> Mourinho was charged by the Football Association in midweek for his outburst after the 3-1 defeat to Southampton and dropped the likes of Eden Hazard, Gary Cahill and Oscar to the bench from that loss.<br /> <br /> While the changes made little difference early on as Villa edged the opening stages, Costa benefited from a defensive mix-up between Brad Guzan and Joleon Lescott 10 minutes before half time.<br /> <br /> Villa - winless in the league since the opening day - offered signs that they could get back into the game but were out of luck for Chelsea's second as Costa's shot looped past Guzan off the unlucky Hutton.<br /> <br /> While Chelsea continued to look off their best, Mourinho's side ended their winless run ahead of a tricky midweek trip to face Dinamo Kiev in the Champions League, while Villa's fifth consecutive Premier League defeat will keep the pressure on Tim Sherwood as they remain in the bottom three.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Carles Gil was one of four Villa changes and the Spaniard fired over from distance five minutes in before Ruben Loftus-Cheek had a curled effort deflected wide at the other end.<br /> <br /> Villa again threatened as Hutton outmuscled Premier League debutant Baba Rahman before firing at Asmir Begovic - his follow-up effort veering way off target as Sherwood's men sought to ask questions of their hosts.<br /> <br /> Jack Grealish - another brought in by Sherwood - posed problems, winning a free-kick on the edge of area that Jordan Ayew clipped just over as sloppy touches in the final third continued to plague Chelsea.<br /> <br /> Villa continued to spurn chances - Rudy Gestede poking over the crossbar from inside the area - before dismal defending from Guzan and Lescott gave Chelsea their first clear opportunity.<br /> <br /> The Villa goalkeeper took the risky option of playing it out to Lescott and, when the defender failed to control, Willian collected the ball and played in Costa for his third goal of the season in all competitions.<br /> <br /> Grealish and Gil offered Villa their best chance of a leveller before half time, with Grealish cutting in from the left and going close early in the second half.<br /> <br /> Mourinho introduced Nemanja Matic for Loftus-Cheek at the break and, while Chelsea struggled for attacking momentum, a fortuitous deflection off Hutton doubled the hosts' lead.<br /> <br /> Costa took down Cesc Fabregas' lofted pass before turning and shooting on goal - the deflection off Hutton proving vital in beating a helpless Guzan and all but take the game away from Sherwood's side.<br /> <br /> Lescott almost made amends for his role in the opener but was denied by Cesar Azpilicueta after Gil's dangerous delivery before Costa was back in the thick of things when he tangled with Ashley Westwood off the ball.<br /> <br /> Both went unpunished by referee Roger East as Villa endured a frustrating defeat despite matching their opponents in spells.<br /> <br /> (Goal.com)

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Everton 0-3 Manchester United: Rooney helps Van Gaal's men return to winning ways

<div align="center"> <img alt="Everton 0-3 Manchester United: Rooney helps Van Gaal's men return to winning ways" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG1adfBZVHKg1xhGUVxjQ8bMA270-hLVMpbbvp-O5f7XpRN2Cnd3VAwzxnOYc3FnXSqorC9P-iIhs_yCqfjHpUXGTEj6kEefqMaG0DAMl4lLYmTmzHavQW2ut-zeN_g1o-BEjdpbtx3iT4/s1600/Wayne-rooney-009.jpg" title="Everton 0-3 Manchester United: Rooney helps Van Gaal's men return to winning ways" /></div> <br /> Wayne Rooney scored his first goal at Goodison Park since 2007 as Manchester United bounced back from defeat to Arsenal with an impressive 3-0 Premier League win over Everton.<br /> <br /> Morgan Schneiderlin's first competitive goal for United in the 18th minute gave them the lead before Ander Herrera headed in a second just four minutes later.<br /> <br /> David de Gea continued his fine recent form with strong reaction saves to deny Romelu Lukaku and Ross Barkley as United weathered an early storm in the second half.<br /> <br /> But Rooney, who had been urged before the game by manager Louis van Gaal to end his Everton hoodoo, finished a quick counter-attack on 62 minutes to move joint-second with Andy Cole on 187 goals on the all-time Premier League scoring charts.<br /> <br /> Barkley did his best to inspire some hope for Everton in the closing stages but United saw out a victory which will restore confidence following their damaging 3-0 loss to Arsenal.<br /> <br /> United started with far greater composure than they displayed in the opening stages of that defeat to the Gunners, with Rooney smashing a shot wide after good link-up play with Juan Mata in the 10th minute.<br /> <br /> Herrera brought the first save out of Tim Howard with a fierce drive from 20 yards and United took the lead from the following corner. A combination of Marcos Rojo and Chris Smalling kept the ball alive after Mata's delivery bounced awkwardly in the box and the ball broke to Schneiderlin, who finished low into the bottom far corner from 12 yards.<br /> <br /> Rojo was the architect for United's second on 22 minutes. The Argentina defender, playing at full-back, aimed a pin-point cross from the left to find Herrera's run through the middle and the Spaniard headed down and past Howard.<br /> <br /> Anthony Martial was denied a third goal by a combination of John Stones and Brendan Galloway after Rooney had sprung the offside trap and picked out the France forward, before De Gea parried Barkley's effort from a tight angle in a rare first-half chance for Everton.<br /> <br /> De Gea saved superbly from Lukaku's stabbed finish on 54 minutes before reacting well to keep out a Barkley free-kick, as Everton started the second half firmly on the front foot.<br /> <br /> But a devastating counter-attack from United crushed the Goodison faithful's hopes of a comeback. Phil Jagielka's loose pass was pounced on by Schneiderlin, allowing Herrera to find Rooney behind the defence, and the England captain finished right-footed with aplomb past Howard.<br /> <br /> Rooney almost added a fourth after Martial sent him clean through on goal but Jagielka and Howard did enough to thwart his run inside the area, and Martial himself was then denied at the near post after a brilliant piece of close control inside the area.<br /> <br /> Barkley fizzed a late free-kick over the bar but United eased through the final 10 minutes to inflict upon Everton only a second league defeat of the season.

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Liverpool hold Tottenham to draw in Jurgen Klopp's first match

<div align="center"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga8b8WOeFuhJyUWWzRuHeXuxlXBXqVOw3DXiu85XRC691EaR2XeVNizhOvI2OfT4fYE9YbqzduQI3baZCs0TCfuPetptpeNO7NfrYy4Twjue-lF76bXRjmS2-CN2sfwZyYCjLDai1KdkJl/s1600/klopp-touchline-spurs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Liverpool hold Tottenham to draw in Jurgen Klopp's first match" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga8b8WOeFuhJyUWWzRuHeXuxlXBXqVOw3DXiu85XRC691EaR2XeVNizhOvI2OfT4fYE9YbqzduQI3baZCs0TCfuPetptpeNO7NfrYy4Twjue-lF76bXRjmS2-CN2sfwZyYCjLDai1KdkJl/s1600/klopp-touchline-spurs.jpg" title="Liverpool hold Tottenham to draw in Jurgen Klopp's first match" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <br /> JURGEN Klopp’s tenure as Liverpool manager began with a hard-fought 0-0 draw at Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Saturday.<br /> <br /> An England international praised Klopp's influence in his first few days in charge despite failing to win at White Hart Lane.<br /> <br /> "We equipped ourselves well. It’s a new manager coming in with new ideas. Overall this is a solid start."<br /> <br /> <div align="center"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjtCV8Tz7dyL8ROTdhvLrMJUxPE3EMhqSLVU5sQWSQMRbMFBhVzDYcD73LSmya7pODDkVyP1xKOYkWnD7OGGPE2jNYk_0rl90wwg_eW_pfeEj1lLLorKNxrBcxhR8hNEBpeqw84vThCD-b/s1600/liverpool-klopp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Liverpool hold Tottenham to draw in Jurgen Klopp's first match" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjtCV8Tz7dyL8ROTdhvLrMJUxPE3EMhqSLVU5sQWSQMRbMFBhVzDYcD73LSmya7pODDkVyP1xKOYkWnD7OGGPE2jNYk_0rl90wwg_eW_pfeEj1lLLorKNxrBcxhR8hNEBpeqw84vThCD-b/s1600/liverpool-klopp.jpg" title="Liverpool hold Tottenham to draw in Jurgen Klopp's first match" /></a></div> <div align="center"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPXgMSNRxJjkyL3o__Y9fmqfNnra1Bd2ghHoTTnIELE-gJQJHBMh_y5w6hWhPAnzxNCVlukqHrtpCKM4tZANWGoXk5Zw2w08GNG5Fwxzoo66jrqJvk80A8Io9M9b0jMRJ82kN194bmYObn/s1600/liverpool-tottenham-players.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Liverpool hold Tottenham to draw in Jurgen Klopp's first match" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPXgMSNRxJjkyL3o__Y9fmqfNnra1Bd2ghHoTTnIELE-gJQJHBMh_y5w6hWhPAnzxNCVlukqHrtpCKM4tZANWGoXk5Zw2w08GNG5Fwxzoo66jrqJvk80A8Io9M9b0jMRJ82kN194bmYObn/s1600/liverpool-tottenham-players.jpg" title="Liverpool hold Tottenham to draw in Jurgen Klopp's first match" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> Milner also believes Klopp has a rebuilding job at Liverpool and it could be a while before they challenge for trophies.<br /> <br /> He added: "It’s a long, long process - obviously a new manager coming in, plenty of changes.

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Former Liverpool striker, Djibril Cisse questioned over s.e.x tape plot

<div align="center"> <img alt="Former Liverpool striker, Djibril Cisse questioned over sex tape plot" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFwodRVDHas64jTQ8FasV5RplrRlvg-NVwaELg8qmg_4fCaPsTBRjgN7IG5OQoTFxJShTy68HtexY1buh0LzzDzqCRhTnR22H3F8RvsshJ-GImGIIOEh7bcvduvW5Jvqgtr6EkcK5O-jQA/s1600/djibril-cisse-008.jpg" title="Former Liverpool striker, Djibril Cisse questioned over sex tape plot" /></div> <br /> Former Liverpool and France striker Djibril Cisse and three other people were arrested Tuesday in a blackmail investigation that allegedly involves a sex tape featuring international midfielder Mathieu Valbuena.<br /> <br /> Cisse, 34, who won the Champions League with Liverpool in 2005 and has also played for clubs including Auxerre, Marseille, Sunderland, Lazio and Panathinaikos, was arrested early on Tuesday by police in Versailles near Paris.<br /> <br /> He was released without charge late in the afternoon.<br /> <br /> The three other people who are suspected of attempting to blackmail Lyon player Valbuena remained in custody, according to a judicial source. It is claimed they are in possession of a sex tape that he is said to have made with his partner.<br /> <br /> A source in the investigation said the existence of the tape “has yet to be proven”, however.<br /> <br /> Lawyers for Valbuena, 31, told AFP they would not comment while the investigation was under way.<br /> <br /> Cisse himself made a complaint to police in 2008 after claiming he was the target of a blackmail attempt involving a sex tape while he was playing for Marseille.<br /> <br /> The flamboyant Cisse is currently appearing as a contestant on France’s version of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’, ‘Danse avec les stars’

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Besiktas want Mikel Obi

<div align="center"> <img alt="Besiktas want Mikel Obi" border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW-HQ4CfQI5hyphenhyphenWamCC7EMLgxclQ3nZ_TlX6bJnreDW_zn0l_SpqqTu4pNFLmqgYSruJDQFwtkSjX1LZH88UKg12IcI7xP87Wh1qMdg_lhH97Zrja-4s6Oq2ASRwH0aIz69vHLf2JOv5Yeb/s400/mikel+chelseaa.jpg" title="Besiktas want Mikel Obi" width="400" /></div> <br /> Turkish side Besiktas have confirmed they will rekindle their interest in Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel when the transfer window reopens in January.<br /> <br /> The current Super Lig leaders tried to sign the 28-year-old over the summer but saw their advances blocked when Chelsea failed to sign Paul Pogba from Juventus.<br /> <br /> However, Besiktas president Fikret Oman has confirmed the club will re-enter negotiations with the Premier League champions in January.<br /> <br /> “If [Senol] Gunes had given the go-ahead we were going to sign Mikel [over the summer], and we could enter the race again over the winter break,” Besiktas’ president is quoted as saying by the London Evening Standard.<br /> <br /> Mikel, who joined Chelsea in 2006, has never been a regular starter throughout his time at Stamford Bridge. In fact, since the start of the 2009/10 season the defensive midfielder has only started in 38% of Chelsea’s league games (101).

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Amuneke names U17 World Cup squad

<div align="center"> <img alt="Amuneke names U17 World Cup squad" border="0" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsCkkZFIxynYcBMOwaA9ejm-2yaPBqItm3l6XAa6qvuoZ_qE_h_qYRlr56ukbTKqv0pnhP_neOd-S5_qEkTT4HJEdZcP90JYOzkl7P7Aka1-TMrO92fhlB06xEiH-Te3KSBJEtWLM97C-1/s400/emmanuel-amuneke_1lgub1v5jvekd1qyp19oudmwni.jpg" title="Amuneke names U17 World Cup squad" width="400" /></div> <br /> <br /> Nigeria U17 gaffer Emmanuel Amuneke has named his 21-man squad players for the Fifa U17 World Cup in Chile.<br /> <br /> The Golden Eaglets would be hoping to defend the world title they won two years ago at the United Arab Emirates and have been drawn against Chile, USA and Croatia in Group A.<br /> <br /> Regular suspects such as Victor Osimhen, Victor Nwakali and Samuel Chukwueze who were part of the Niger 2015 African U17 Championship made the final list.<br /> <br /> There are three goalkeepers, four defenders, eight midfielders and six strikers.<br /> <br /> The Golden Eaglets face the United States of America on October 17 at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos.<br /> <br /> FULL SQUAD<br /> <br /> GOALKEEPERS<br /> Akpan Udoh<br /> Amos Benjamin<br /> Chisom Chiaha<br /> <br /> DEFENDERS<br /> Tobechukwu Ibe<br /> Lukman Zakari<br /> Ejike Ikwu<br /> John Lazarus<br /> <br /> MIDFIELDERS<br /> David Enogela<br /> Kingsley Michael<br /> Samuel Chukwueze<br /> Edidiong Essien<br /> Chukwudi Agor<br /> Joel Osikel<br /> Kelechi Nwakali<br /> Chinedu Madueke<br /> <br /> FORWARD<br /> Funsho Bamgboye<br /> Victor Osimhen<br /> Sunday Alimi<br /> Udochukwu Anumudu<br /> Orji Okwonkwo<br /> Osinachi Ebere

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Nigeria U17 gaffer Emmanuel Amuneke has named his 21-man squad players for the Fifa U17 World Cup in Chile. The Golden Eaglets would b...

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