The 2018-19 Premier League season has a markedly different feel from 2017-18. This is a campaign of identities, of philosophies, of ideologues. The change has been evident at the top, where Chelsea’s Maurizio Sarri and Arsenal’s Unai Emery have stamped their authority upon their sides with remarkable speed. In midtable, Everton finally have a clear playing identity under Marco Silva, and Watford appear more settled under Javi Gracia. But the pattern is also evident among bottom-half sides, which is the biggest transformation from last season. In 2017-18, the Premier League’s weaker sides boasted plenty of attacking talent but little in…
Author: David Folami
“Never, ever, give up,” tweeted Eric Bailly after his impressive game for Manchester United against Arsenal. One can read that in several ways. Firstly, that United didn’t give up and again came from behind (Jose Mourinho’s side have gone behind in seven of the last nine league games, only losing two of them) to get a draw. Secondly, that on a personal level the Ivorian showed the world that he can be one of the best players in a big Premier League match — and that after his worst couple of months since he moved to England in 2016. It…
Liverpool produced a come-from-behind 3-1 win against Burnley on Wednesday night to ensure the gap between themselves and Manchester City remains at two points. Jurgen Klopp’s side were heading for their first defeat of the season after Jack Cork’s scrappy goal early in the second half. But James Milner equalised minutes later at Turf Moor and then substitute Roberto Firmino scored with his very first touch. Xherdan Shaqiri added the third in stoppage-time to hand Liverpool another important, hard-fought victory. Positives The three points collected here means this is Liverpool’s best-ever start to a top-flight season. Naby Keita showed glimpses…
Neymar has promised David Beckham that he will one day play for his Inter Miami CF, while also adding that “all great players have to play in the Premier League.” Speaking during a questions and answers session on his official YouTube account — in a video which has since been removed — the Brazil international’s first question was from former PSG midfield Beckham, who is now president of Major League Soccer franchise Inter Miami, ahead of their proposed 2020 debut. The former England captain took the opportunity to offer Neymar the chance to play for Inter Miami after he is…
Manchester United extended their Premier League winless run to four games despite twice fighting back from a goal down to earn a 2-2 draw against Arsenal at Old Trafford. With Jose Mourinho dropping Paul Pogba and Romelu Lukaku to the bench following Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Southampton, the under-fire manager knew that anything but a victory would raise questions over his bold selection. Even though United’s performance was better than in recent weeks, it was Arsenal who created the better chances and looked the more convincing team. Goals from Shkodran Mustafi and Alexandra Lacazette twice gave the Gunners the lead,…
Sam Dyche accused Daniel Sturridge of diving in Liverpool’s 3-1 win on Wednesday night, while also brushing off Reds boss Jurgen Klopp’s criticisms of excessive tackling. Dyche said the Klopp didn’t mention one particular issue when the managers seemingly exchanged some heated words following the match. “It’s funny, he didn’t reference Daniel Sturridge’s cheating,” Dyche said a news conference on Thursday. “He never got touched, nothing near him, and actually got a free kick.” Klopp was unhappy with some of Burnley’s slide tackles in Liverpool’s victory at Turf Moor, one which resulted in Joe Gomez suffering a fracture to his…
Jesse Lingard has said there is plenty of time for Manchester United to claw their way back into the top four. Lingard’s first goal of the season earned United a 2-2 draw with Arsenal at Old Trafford on Wednesday but still left Jose Mourinho’s side eighth in the table and eight points adrift of the Champions League spots. “It’s a long way to go in the season, so for us it’s about taking every game as it comes and trying to get the three points, that’s the main thing,” said the England forward. “Especially this month there’s a lot of…
Pele has stated that Diego Maradona was a “much better player” than Lionel Messi — adding that Barcelona No. 10 “only shoots with one leg, only has one skill and doesn’t head the ball well.” No one has won the Ballon d’Or on more occasions than Messi, who has five, but only finished fifth in the voting for the same honour in 2018 — and was voted as ESPN FC’s best forward. But Pele said he rates the 1986 World Cup winner — as well as two other former players — higher than Messi. “As far as I’m concerned, Maradona…
Harry Kane believes he is again hitting peak form in time for the festive period and that the busy schedule will benefit him as he bids to overtake Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the race for the Golden Boot. Kane scored eight goals in six matches last December, including back-to-back hat tricks against Burnley and Southampton. One year on, the 25-year-old has struck eight times in his last 10 games for club and country, including the early opener in Wednesday’s 3-1 home win over Southampton. While some Spurs fans will be concerned about Kane’s workload and the risk of fatigue, the striker…
Unai Emery has said Mesut Ozil is still training separately with a physio as he recovers from a back problem and remains a doubt for Saturday’s game against Huddersfield. Meanwhile the Spaniard warned that the diagnosis for Rob Holding’s knee injury “is not good.” Ozil has not played in nearly a month after being benched against Bournemouth and then missing the last three games with a recurrence of back spasms. Emery said he will make a decision on whether Ozil can feature on Saturday based on whether he can join in the full team training session on Friday. “He had…
The Global Citizen Festival was the biggest event over the weekend as Africa played host to the biggest international stars who converged at the FNB Stadium, Johannesburg in South Africa. Indeed it was a memorable night. One that witnessed outstanding performances from The Carters, Ed Sheeran’s impressive one man set, Usher Raymond’s trademark dance moves, Pharell’s stagecraft and a host of explosive mash-ups with African artists. Back home, the Nigerian representation did not let their fans down, putting up a display that matched some of the best on the continent. From Wizkid, who was part of the early ones to…
DJ Kaywise has shared the visuals to his song, ‘See Mary See Jesus’ featuring Olamide. Released earlier in the year, DJ Kaywise has now unveiled the accompanying visuals to the street anthem, ‘See Mary See Jesus’ which was reportedly banned by the National Broadcasting Commission [NBC] in August. The visuals features cameo appearances from Instagram comedian Broda Shaggi and street dancer Poco. The video was directed by Avalon Okpe.
Hennessy Artistry enlists Olamide, Timaya and Falz on this new song, ‘Live Life.’ Ahead of the grand finale of this year’s Hennessy Artisty holding on Saturday, December 8, super stars, Olamide, Timaya and Falz have teamed up to deliver the official soundtrack for 2018. ‘Live Life’ is a groovy record that encourages you to make the best out of life’s every moment. The song is produced by Major Bangz.
For failing to make it to the premiere of ‘Heaven on my mind,’ Omoni Oboli was called out and scolded by her colleague, Ini Edo. The movie, a joint effort by Ini Edo and Uche Jombo, was premiered on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at the Filmhouse IMAX cinema in Lekki Phase I, with several Nollywood stars in attendance. Seeing her inability to make the premiere, Oboli took to her Instagram account to wish Uche Jombo well while reiterating her love and support for her. ‘Hey lover ♥ Still on set and hoping and praying to finish on time so I…
Reminisce recently shared his experience on the set of ‘King Of Boys’ saying he almost rejected his role as ‘Makanaki’ after he saw Sola Sobowale acting her role in one of the scenes. The rapper told Hip TV that he arrived the movie set to shoot his first two scenes on his birthday and after seeing the lead character, Eniola Salami being portrayed by Sola Sobowale, he felt he couldn’t go ahead with his role. “So, yeah, I took up the challenge and my first day on set, I saw aunty Sola Sobowale in her full element. It was my…
Yemi Alade is one of the hottest female celebrities from this part of the world and we guess that’s why she is teasing her fans with this bubble bath photo. The music star took to her Instagram page where she shared one of her hottest and rare photos which a hilarious caption. “#Oga you Don Bath?” Hmmm…wondering who she was referring to? We don’t know and maybe the person in question knows himself! We love it when your favourite celebrities decide to go the extra mile or do something different from the regular norm. Posting raunchy photos is one of…
Breaking news guys as Cardi B has ended her marriage with Offset just a year after their marriage. The rapper shared the sad news on her Instagram page on Tuesday, November 4, 2018. According to her, they had fallen out of love, hence the decision to call it quits. ”I have been trying to work things out with my baby father and we are really good friends and business partners and we’ve got a lot of love for each other…things haven’t been working out between us for a long time and it’s nobody’s fault. I don’t know it might take…
Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, KWAM 1 has visited Lagos All Progressive Congress, APC, governorship candidate, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. During his visit, K1 de Ultimate also donated 15 vehicles to the Sanwo-Olu campaign organisation. The Fuji legend had met and discussed with Sanwo-Olu and his running mate, Dr Kadiri Obafemi Hamsat at their Awolowo Road koyi office on Tuesday afternoon, December 4, 2018. “The journey has started. we’ve mapped out plans to achieve this. We have done this for the past three government and i am certain that what we started will turn out well. I have no doubt in my mind…
Small Doctor has regained freedom after spending almost 24hours in police custody over unlawful possession of firearms and threatening violence. Reports have it that Small Doctor was freed by an Ebute Meta Magistrates’ Court after he was charged to court by the Police led by Lagos state Commissioner of Police, Edgal Imohimi. It was reported further that the popular singer, who was born Adekunle Temitope, was freed with a warning not to be involved in any violent act for the next one year. On Tuesday, December 4, 2018, the police arraigned Small Doctor for unlawful possession of firearms. The State…
The cutest video you’d see today is that of Wizkid’s son, Zion having a nice time with music icon, Femi Kuti. In a video shared by on the kid’s Instagram page on Monday December 3, 2018, Femi Kuti is seen spending quality time with Zion and they both looked like they were having fun. Zion tagged along with his dad as he performed at the Global Citizen Festival which was held in South Africa over the weekend, and we guess he got acquainted with some of his dad’s colleagues. A few weeks ago, Zion turned one and his dad, Wizkid…