Villa boss Emery set for ‘very difficult’ clash with Newcastle
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery expects his in-form side to face a “very difficult” challenge away to Newcastle on Boxing Day.
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Manchester United hit by mice infestation at Old Trafford
As if faltering results on the field and a leaking roof were not enough to be dealing with, Manchester United are tackling an infestation of mice at Old Trafford, according to a newspaper report.
Abdulfatai dethrones Kuti at youth table tennis championships
Abdulbasit Abdulfatai created an upset at the 2nd Daniel Ford Elite Youth Table Tennis Championships, as he ended the reign of defending champion, Matthew Kuti, 4-3 (7-11, 10-12, 11-8, 8-11, 11-9, 11-8, 11-9) to claim the U-19 Boys’ title. Rabiat Ayoola also emerged as the new U-19 Girls’ champion. The two-day tournament, organised by the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) and funded by UK-based real estate firm, Daniel Ford International, founded by Yemi Edun, featured 75 top players from across the country. Kuti, aiming to become the first player to claim back-to-back titles, took a 3-1 lead in the final but was ultimately thwarted by Abdulfatai’s impressive comeback.
Big blow for Arsenal as injury rules Saka out
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says winger Bukayo Saka will miss “many weeks” with a hamstring injury. The England attacker was forced off during Saturday’s 5-1 win against Crystal Palace and left Selhurst Park on crutches.
Serie A basement club Monza fire coach Nesta
Serie A’s bottom club Monza sacked coach Alessandro Nesta on Monday, a day after a 2-1 loss to Juventus left them five points adrift of safety.
Ghana, Nigeria play goalless in Accra
Nigeria/Ghana final qualifying fixture in the race to 2025 African Nations Championship ended in a scoreless draw in the first leg played at the Accra Sports Stadium yesterday.
African players in Europe: Salah leads Golden Boot race after brace
Mohamed Salah surged to the top of the Premier L eague Golden Boot chart thanks to a double for Liverpool in a 6-3 rout of Tottenham Hotspur at the weekend.
Atalanta reject Liverpool’s January bid for Lookman
Italian club, Atalanta, have told Liverpool that they will not sell Ademola Lookman or any of their stars in January.