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Rashford had an early chance to put United ahead just after five minutes but the youngster could only nod a Luke Shaw cross over after Wilfred Ndidi had managed to do the same at the other end.

Four minutes later United took the lead as Rashford controlled a delightful pass from Paul Pogba and rifled into the net. Former United defender Jonny Evans had a chance to level for Leceister but ended up heading.....

SOURCE: https://zamfootball.com/2019/02/04/rashford-takes-united-over-arsenal-video-download/

Gabriel Jesus netted a brace to continue his formidable resurgence in front of goal and resign Wolves to a defeat at the Etihad. The Brazilian added to his 4 goals against Burton Albion to make it 7 goals in his last 3 matches having scored at.....

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A combination of a Rashford  goal and David De Gea heroics sealed three points for Manchester United on their trip to Wembley in Ole Gunnar Solksjaer's first match against a top six rival.

This was the Red Devils' first win against a top six club. They went about the match displaying vibrant football not seen since the Fergie era, making caretaker boss Solksjaer favourite for the job on a permanent basis, at least in eye's of the players and fans for the time being.

David De Gea reminded us of his quality pulling off tremendous save after save to deny Spurs a comeback into the match after Marcus Rashford had given......

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Harry Kane's first half penalty was the only difference between the two sides in a tightly contested match at Wembley.

The England captain was brought down by Kepa Arrizabalaga midway through the first half, but with the linesman having raised the flag for what was seemingly an offside call, referee Michael Oliver consulted the VAR which ruled against the offside giving way for him to award a penalty and a yellow card to the Chelsea keeper.

Tottenham were first to threaten as Son Heung-Min tried to accelerate away from Andreas Christensen going to ground under the defender's challenge, but his appeals were waved away. Chelsea retaliated with an attack of their own but Ross Barkley shot hit

SOURCE: https://zamfootball.com/2019/01/09/tottenham-takes-advantage-over-chelsea/

Chelsea coach Maurizio Sarri side has been plagued with injuries over the past weeks. Ruben Loftus-Cheek is set for a spell on the treatment table after coming off midway through their 2-nil FA cup victory over Nottingham Forest on Saturday.Both teams have not failed to score in their last four meetings in all competition, so we shouldn't be surprised if the trend continues.....

SOURCE: https://zamfootball.com/2019/01/08/tottenham-and-chelsea-do-battle-for-final-spot-match-preview-and-predictions/

Manchester City and Liverpool gave an entertaining match at the Etihad on Thursday night. The top of the table clash lived up to its billing as both teams showed that they are not all about attractive football with some physical display on show during the course of.....

SOURCE: https://zamfootball.com/2019/01/05/manchester-city-2-1-liverpool-match-report-and-video-highlights/

PREDICTIONS: This will be a straightforward win for Hazard and co. but there should be no surprises if the visitors show some form of resistance at any point in the match. Don't expect a whole lot of goals (under.....

SOURCE:https://zamfootball.com/2019/01/02/chelsea-to-hold-firm-to-fourth-spot-against-southampton-match-preview-and-predictions/

PREDICTIONS: Injuries in defence is a huge setback for the Gunners and they have kept only one clean sheet in the league which came earlier in the season against Everton. Added to this is  Liverpool's dreadful attack who will have the Anfield support to ginger them through every minute. Also expect a goal or two from the Gunners as striking duo Aubameyang and Lacazette has what in it takes to penetrate any defense, even one as solid as Liverpool so will should see a lot of goals in this one (over......

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After showing Jose Mourinho the door, Manchester United gave a performance that has not been synonymous to them for a while now as they trashed Cardiff City over the weekend.

This season has been an underwhelming one so far for United fans as underpar displays by their beloved team during the course of the season has left them with very little to smile about as far as the club is.......

SOURCE: https://zamfootball.com/2018/12/24/the-devils-have-been-set-loose/

It can't be more obvious that this season is a chance for Liverpool to lift the one trophy that has eluded them for so long as a win over at Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City's unexpected loss to Crystal Palace gives them a four....

SOURCE: https://zamfootball.com/2018/12/24/for-liverpool-the-time-is-now/

On Tuesday 18th December, Manchester United released a statement that announced the sacking of Jose Mourinho after 2 years at the club. The Portuguese coach was sacked following a lackluster display by the Red Devils in their premier league match against Liverpool, losing.......


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Arsenal star forward Alexander Lacazette has withdrawn from France first team just hours after being called up to the team.

The former Lyon captain received a first call-up in twelve months to replace Manchester United striker Anthony Martial who is out injured, but his absence from the international scene is set to continue as he withdrew....

SOURCE:https://zamfootball.com/2018/11/13/after-a-longtime-he-withdraws/

Having failed to find the net in his previous outing for Australian club Central Coast Mariners, the celebrity trialist finally proved a point with two goals for the club on Friday night.

In his maiden start for the club, Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt looked nervous and later confessed to have panicked at the arrival of his first scoring chance.

But that was not to be the case this time around, as the speedster proved....

SOURCE: https://zamfootball.com/2018/10/12/bolt-scores-his-first-goals/

The Super Eagles are set to be involved in a crucial back-to-back tie against Libya in what could almost guarantee Nigeria's participation(....or not) in next year's Africa Cup of Nations to be held in Cameroon.

A loss to South Africa in matchday one of the qualifying series has left the Super Eagles in third in their qualifying group and any further slip ups could all but resign them to yet another absence at the AFCON. A win in their last match away at Seychelles kept them apace with Libya and South Africa who  occupy the.....

SOURCE: https://zamfootball.com/2018/10/11/nigeria-vs-libya-what-to-expect/

In recent times, we have witnessed the influx of foreign born Nigerian talents into the Super Eagles, players like Alex Iwobi, Leon Balogun, Ola Aina, Bryan Idowu, William Troost Ekong and the recently retired Victor Moses have been fused into the Nigerian national team with other......

SOURCE: https://zamfootball.com/2018/10/10/nigeria-on-the-verge-of-losing-promising-youngster/

Arsenal made it six wins on the spin as they overcame a first half setback to defeat Fulham 5 - 1 at the Craven Cottage. Fresh out from an European victory in a far away Azerbaijan, Arsenal faced a second away game in the space of two days but they didn't let the long travels bring them down. The lunchtime kickoff started....

SOURCE: https://zamfootball.com/2018/10/07/arsenal-puts-fulham-to-the-sword/

England midfielder Jack Wilshere had a bright and early start to his football career. Joining Arsenal as a kid, his progress stunned all those around him as his meteoric rise to stardom marveled everyone including his trainers at Arsenal's famed Hale End Academy. Then at just 16years of age he was given first team opportunity by erstwhile Gunners boss Arsene Wenger. The young lad didn't look lost as......

SOURCE:https://zamfootball.com/2018/10/05/former-arsenal-midfielder-jack-wilshere-said-this-about-arsenal-youngster/

Spanish giants Real Madrid was at the receiving end of a shocking loss at the hands of CSKA Moscow on Tuesday night. The result is a continuation of a dismal run of results that has seen Madrid claim just two wins in their last five games in.......

SOURCE: https://zamfootball.com/2018/10/03/cska-stuns-depleted-real-madrid/

On Tuesday, the much anticipated THE BEST FIFA Football Awards 2018 took place in London with football stars from all over the world in attendance.

The main highlight of the night was the Best Men's Player award which saw Luka Modric of Real Madrid/Croatia, Mohammed Salah of Liverpool/Egypt and Cristiano Ronaldo of Juventus/Portugal vying for the award. After a stunning season where his club went all the way to the UCL finals clinching.....

SOURCE: https://zamfootball.com/2018/09/25/modric-becomes-the-best/

Currently 5th place on the log, Tottenham come into this match claiming three wins in four with the loss against Watford at Vicarage Road the only blemish in an otherwise bright start to the 2018/2019 season. Harry Kane has had an unusual early start to the season breaking his August hoodoo with two goals both coming in the first month of the season, a feat he has failed to achieve since his......

SOURCE:https://zamfootball.com/2018/09/14/liverpool-looking-to-extend-their-lead-against-spurs/

China-based Ighalo has been in formidable form for his club this season, hitting in the goals almost at every turn but he has so far failed to carry on that form to the Super Eagles. The 29 year-old has already scored 10 goals in just 15 appearances for Changchun Yatai this season, but he has managed only......

SOURCE: https://zamfootball.com/2018/09/10/has-ighalo-lost-his-touch/

A couple of days ago, FIFA released the shortlist for 2018 'THE BEST' award, the shortlisted  players are Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal/Juventus, Mohammed Salah of Egypt/Liverpool and Luca Modric of Croatia/Real Madrid. Also at the ceremony, a 10 man shortlist for the Puskas award(best goal of 2017/2018) was announced with some exciting goals scored by players from different parts of the globe included in the list. But one name that struck me was.....

SOURCE: https://zamfootball.com/2018/09/05/fifa-have-finally-lost-their-minds/

Playing in their 4th match of the new EPL season, Liverpool where on a mission to continue their good form after a three game winning streak. This would have been the thought on the players' minds as they walked out onto the pitch in a league game against Leicester City, but it seems Alisson Becker had.....

SOURCE: https://zamfootball.com/2018/09/01/liverpool-goalkeeper-allison-disgraces-himself/

Juventus bought CR7 from Madrid with a few objectives in mind, one of which is to pick up the champions league title, and the first step would be to qualify from this group which is expected of them. Jose Mourinho is in his third season at Manchester United and his now.....

SOURCE: https://zamfootball.com/2018/08/31/champions-league-manchester-united-faces-knockout/

On Tuesday, World football governing body FIFA sent a warning to the Nigeria Football Federation NFF that it has until the 20th of August to resolve the issues in the Glass house or receive a ban from all football related issues.

But what is this rancour in the Glass House all about? Click the link below

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There had been a lot of expected optimism around the Emirates when it was confirmed that erstwhile PSG coach Unai Emery will take over from 67 year old Frenchman; Arsene Wenger who had been in charge of the first team for 22 years. But all that optimism came crashing down like a punctured balloon just.....

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At a time when Nigeria football has fallen into its frequent pandemonium as the Nigeria Football Federation is on the brink of receiving yet another FIFA ban due to third party involvement(this time in the form of a court ruling - which we will analyse very soon), the Kaduna born attacker decided to draw the curtain on an International career that is at its peak leaving supporters of the Super Eagles with one more.....


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The New Era at Arsenal got of to a low start as the Emery era started with a loss against reigning champions Manchester City in their opening English Premier League match at the Emirates on Sunday.

There had been a lot of expected optimism around the Emirates when it was confirmed that.....

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Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has announced that he will step down from the post with immediate effect.

The ex-France international who just clinched a third successive UCL title five days ago made this announcement at a impromptu press conference on Thursday afternoon.

The former Los Blancos Galactico made this announcement at the start of the conference which would catch many by surprise because of the recent success he has brought to the team.

The ex-Juventus midfielder said "It's time to go. These players need a different discourse, different methodology".

Madrid's third place finish could be the major factor behind his decision to step down as they....


SOURCE: https://zamfootball.com/2018/05/31/zidane-steps-down-as-madrid-boss/

Arsenal has confirmed the appointment of former PSG boss Unai Emery as the new manager of the club.

This was confirmed on the Arsenal website on Wednesday morning just hours after a post on Emery's website had speculated a deal with the club with the post being taken off almost immediately.

The ex-Sevilla coach who won 3 consecutive Europa League Titles with the Spanish Club signed a two-year contract with the club following a meeting with the Arsenal's hierarchy on Monday.

Former Arsenal Captain and current Manchester City first team Coach Mikel Arteta seemed destined to clinch the job as the London based club wanted a young coach and felt Arteta fit the bill. But a turnaround was made when Emery became available after his contract at PSG ran out and ex-Dortmund Coach Thomas Tuchel was appointed the new coach of........

SOURCE: https://zamfootball.com/2018/05/23/arsenal-appoint-emery-as-new-manager/

England National Team Coach Gareth Southgate has released his 23-man squad that will travel to Russia for the World Cup during the summer.

Arsenal's Jack Wilshere and Westham's loanee Joe Hart are some of the notable omissions from the list as 19-year old Liverpool full back Trent Alexandre-Arnold makes the cut.

The inclusion of the Alexandre-Arnold comes after a fine season for the Reds both in the EPL and in Europe taking advantage of Nathaniel Clyne's injury to deliver a superb performance for the Reds throughout the season. Chelsea's Loftus-Cheek was also included in the 23-man list along with Burnley Goalkeeper Nick Pope and Fabian Delph of Manchester City.

Manchester City's Joe Hart misses out following a poor season on loan at Westham with Southgate calling up......

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