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Feb

15

2025

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend: Rutter finally proving worth southside

News, SportsPremier League, Soccer, Sports

It may have taken Brighton’s record signing a few months to settle in but the performance of Georginio Rutter in their thrilling FA Cup victory over Chelsea showed that the Frenchman was worth the £40m they paid Leeds in the summer. A brilliant header to equalise before setting up Kaoru Mitoma’s winner gave Fabian Hürzeler’s side the confidence boost they needed after their 7-0 mauling at Nottingham Forest, with Rutter justifying his manager’s decision to leave João Pedro on the bench. Rutter – who has seven goals in all competitions – did not start a Premier League game in January…

Feb

06

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Every Premier League club’s January transfer window spend – Ranked

News, SportsPremier League, Soccer, Sports

The January transfer window is famous for its difficulty level. Plenty of teams want to buy, but far fewer are willing sellers midway through a campaign. Six Premier League clubs ended the window without spending a penny, but that didn't drive the league's overall spend down at all, with a few heavy-hitters throwing money around to fix their issues this winter. Here's how all 20 teams stacked up when the window closed. 15. Arsenal, Everton, Fulham, Liverpool, Newcastle & West Ham - £0mThe title favourites opted against making winter moves. The Premier League's top two opted against conducting any business…

Feb

03

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Spurs claim first league win in seven weeks as they battle past Brentford

News, SportsSoccer, Sports

Disciplined, unfussy, a little scrappy and garnished with a dollop of luck. Tottenham have rarely known afternoons such as this under Ange Postecoglou but they summoned a textbook away performance, rolling up their sleeves and putting a halt to the previous seven weeks’ freefall. Spurs had not won a league game since 15 December, and that was against the flimsy proposition of Russell Martin’s Southampton. This time they dealt with one of the division’s most exacting physical examinations and there was no doubting the importance to their manager, who leapt off his seat and punched the air when Pape Matar…

Feb

03

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Manchester United punished by Mateta double in defeat by Crystal Palace

News, SportsFootball, Premier League, Soccer

Ruben Amorim’s wish to “create some danger” flared at the start of each half, then faded, as Manchester United were suckerpunched by Jean‑Philippe Mateta’s second goal, on 89 minutes, that sealed a first defeat in four games. United and Crystal Palace were becalmed in front of goal except for when the Eagles twice took advantage of the home side’s slipshod defending. Mateta’s finish was simple. Ismaïla Sarr received the ball from Adam Wharton, shrugged off a challenge near halfway and slid the ball to Daniel Muñoz. He ran forward and squared to the striker, who did not miss. A delighted…

Nov

24

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

ECK 2024 Unity CUP Tournament Kicks Off To Thrilling Start

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, Metro, NewsAbia State, Emeka Kalu, Metro, Soccer, Sports

Bende, Abia State - Yesterday, Saturday, November 23, 2024, the highly anticipated Chief Dr. Emeka Charles Kalu "ECK" Unity Cup tournament kicked off at the Bende Township Stadium. The tournament, sponsored by Chief Dr. Emeka Charles Kalu, President of the E.C.K Foundation, promised to be an exciting display of football talent and sportsmanship, and it certainly delivered. The kickoff match featured defending champions, Bende Ovu, taking on newcomers, Okporoenyi, at 2 pm. The Bende Town Development Union Executives and members were special guests of honor at the event. The general public and fans attended the tournament and supported their respective…