Southampton - Arsenal Preview: Wenger wary of too much rotation

\ The Gunners will play their third Premier League game in seven days when they travel to St Mary's Stadium on Thursday but the Frenchman is keen to maintain momentum Arsene Wenger is wary of making too many changes when Arsenal play their third Premier League game in seven days at Southampton on Thursday.The Guneners have enjoyed a productive festive period so far, recording 2-1 victories...

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Tottenham - Chelsea Preview: Mourinho plays down concerns over away form

All of the Blues' dropped points so far in this Premier League season have come on the road but, ahead of a trip to White Hart Lane on New Year's Day, the manager is confident Jose Mourinho does not feel that Chelsea's away form is a cause for concern ahead of Thursday's trip to face Tottenham at White Hart Lane.The Blues have dropped points on just five occasions so far this season in...

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Liverpool - Leicester City Preview: Rodgers wants to continue progress into 2015

The Reds manager feels that his side are in a position to continue on an upward curve as they prepare to take on Nigel Pearson's struggling Foxes at Anfield on New Year's Day Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has made continued progress his priority for 2015, beginning with Thursday's clash against Leicester City.After pushing Manchester City all the way in last season's title race, the...

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Chelsea starlet Bamford extends Middlesbrough loan spell

The 21-year-old has impressed since moving to the Riverside in the summer, scoring eight goals in 19 appearances to help fire Boro into fourth in the Championship Middlesbrough have confirmed they have extended their loan agreement with Chelsea for striker Patrick Bamford until the end of the season.Bamford has impressed since joining Boro on loan in the summer, scoring eight goals in...

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QPR - Swansea City Preview: Redknapp aims to maintain home form

The Rs have only lost twice in 10 games at Loftus Road this season, in comparison to a dire record on the road, while the Swans must recover from a hammering by Liverpool QPR manager Harry Redknapp wants to see his side maintain their strong home form when they host Swansea City on New Year's Day.The Rs have lost just two of their 10 fixtures at Loftus Road this season, compared to defeats...

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Newcastle - Burnley Preview: Carver takes charge in Pardew's absence

he Magpies are in a "hectic" situation as Crystal Palace court their manager, while Sean Dyche's Clarets only start 2015 in the relegation zone due to goal difference Newcastle caretaker manager John Carver hopes to overcome the club's "chaos" in the absence of Alan Pardew when they host Burnley.Pardew will not be in the dugout for the New Year's Day clash at St James's Park, having entered...

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Swansea City open to bids for Liverpool and Tottenham target Bony

With Premier League big-hitters chasing the prolific Ivorian striker, Swans chairman Huw Jenkins insists that no contact has been made but is unwilling to rule out a sale Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins says that there has been no approach for Wilfried Bony but refuses to rule out selling the striker.Bony has become a fans' favourite at the Liberty Stadium since arriving for a club-record...

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Newcastle would be my 'dream job', admits Carver

  With Alan Pardew on the verge of joining Crystal Palace, his assistant is among those in the frame to take over on a permanent basis, his interest in the role made plain Newcastle assistant manager John Carver says that taking over from Alan Pardew would be a "dream job" for him.The 49-year-old was placed in temporary charge at St James's Park on Monday after Pardew was granted permission...

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Model and hubby celebrate 5 years of wedding bliss

5 photos of couple to celebrate their 5 year old marriage. Former Most Beautiful Girl In Nigeria  Adaeze Stephanie Chinenye Igwe said "i do" to footballer husband Joseph Phillip Yobo exactly 5 years ago, today December 31, 2014. The...

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'Oyari' singer closes Nigerian Stock Exchange

Mavin Records artiste and soon to be father was at the NSE head quarters where he excitedly 'closed' trading for the year 2014. Every 31st of December, the Nigerian Stock Exchange closes all trading for the year with a symbolic ringing of a bell. Earlier today Mavin Records star Dr Sid was the lucky celebrity who got to 'close' the Nigerian Stock Exchange...

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Artiste completes his white mansion

New year, new house : 'Ukwu' singer is grateful as he is now the latest owner of expensive real estate. Popular Nigerian artiste Timaya shared a photo of a big white house on his Instagram page that is most likely his. His caption "Thank U LORD for d blessings,#greatyear#blessedboy#greatfull."...

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Police rescue South-East bound passengers from bus hijacked by robbers

The hoodlums are said to have disguised as passengers, boarded the bus from Lagos before hijacking it at gunpoint at Umunede on the Benin-Asaba Expressway. About 80 passengers on the way to the south-east in a luxury bus were rescued by men of the Dragon Patrol Team of the Delta State Police Command after a gang of five armed robbers hijacked the bus...

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Club series ends with a bang, crowns danceoff winners

Turn up! Remy Martin Club series ends with Burna Boy, DJ Neptune, others Remy Martin fine champagne cognac’s club series; 'At The Club With Remy Martin' has ended the 2014 season with a bang at the Road Runners club crowning the Remy Martin Danceoff...

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Housewife disarms robbers with hot water

Apart from pouring the scalding water on Oduto, the woman also used the pot to hit his face repeatedly, smashing it beyond recognition. Two armed robbers, Kayode Oduto and Quadri Lateef, got more than they bargained for when they decided to attack the home of a Lagos housewife, who got furious at their effrontery and doused them with hot water, leading...

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Housewife disarms robbers with hot water

Apart from pouring the scalding water on Oduto, the woman also used the pot to hit his face repeatedly, smashing it beyond recognition. Two armed robbers, Kayode Oduto and Quadri Lateef, got more than they bargained for when they decided to attack the home of a Lagos housewife, who got furious at their effrontery and doused them with hot water, leading...

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M.I, Ice Prince Thrill Fans At Black Podium Event

M.I. Abaga, Ice Price Zamani, Emma Nyra, Niyola, Skales, DJ Zeez, Orenzi, Dammy Krane step up to the Podium with Johnnie Walker Black Label at Escape NIGHT LIFE, Lagos The Black Podium, presented By Johnnie Walker Black Label, presented another...

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Superstar spends New Year with family in Dubai

Nigerian artiste of the year chills with his lovely family in Dubai after a busy 2014. They must all be proud of all his achievements. The hard working 22 year old Davido Adeleke has been super busy throughout the year, dropping hit songs and videos, jet setting around the world, picking up numerous awards and now at the end of the year...

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SDP May Name Bankole As Its Guber Candidate In Ogun

If reports reaching us are to be believed, then the former Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Dimeji Bankole and incumbent Governor of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun would be the two gladiators that would contest for the state’s governorship seat in 2015. According to P.M NEWS report, indications emerged on Wednesday morning that Bankole may emerge the governorship candidate...

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Wenger is a specialist in failure’ – the best Premier League quotes of 2014

Steven Gerrard’s unfortunate wording, Tim Sherwood coining the term ‘out-desired’ and the many sayings of Jose Mourinho all feature as Goal looks back on a year in soundbites Another typically busy year in the Premier League comes to a close and it remains a competition that provokes all manner of discussion. Manchester City may have topped the calendar year’s table on goal difference but...

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Agbaje Can’t Govern Lagos, Says Fashola

Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola says Lagos State is too big to be handed over to the Peoples Democratic Party’s, PDP, governorship candidate, Jimi Agbaje to experiment with as he lacks experience. Fashola, who spoke on Tuesday at a Town Hall Meeting with artisans and tradesmen, said the All Progressive Congress, APC, candidate, Akinwunmi Ambode, should be trusted to govern and lead...

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Agbaje Can’t Govern Lagos, Says Fashola

Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola says Lagos State is too big to be handed over to the Peoples Democratic Party’s, PDP, governorship candidate, Jimi Agbaje to experiment with as he lacks experience. Fashola, who spoke on Tuesday at a Town Hall Meeting with artisans and tradesmen, said the All Progressive Congress, APC, candidate, Akinwunmi Ambode, should be trusted to govern and lead...

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Liverpool - Leicester City Preview: Rodgers wants to continue progress into 2015

  The Reds manager feels that his side are in a position to continue on an upward curve as they prepare to take on Nigel Pearson's struggling Foxes at Anfield on New Year's Day Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has made continued progress his priority for 2015, beginning with Thursday's clash against Leicester City.After pushing Manchester City all the way in last season's title race,...

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Jonathan Reacts To Use Of Social Media Worldwide

President Goodluck Jonathan has reportedly given a shocking reaction to the use of social media worldwide. NAN reports that the President, who met with a delegation of traditional rulers and leaders from Bayelsa, on Tuesday, in Abuja, said the use of social media worldwide is creating social discontent and anarchy in the society. Jonathan said that the social media initially meant for good...

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Police Boss Warns Against Terror Attacks

As Nigerians continue to prepare for the New Year Celebrations, the Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba, has advised worshippers on how to prevent terror attacks at worship centres. According to a statement released on Wednesday, December, 31, 2014, by the Force Public Relations Officer, Emmanuel Ojukwu, the police boss urged Christians and Muslims in the country as they attend Jummat...

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See What Mother Of The Transgender Teen Who Killed Herself Wrote On Facebook

17 year old Leelah (Josh) Alcorn committed suicide on Sunday December 28th by walking in front of a tractor trailer and left a suicide note before he died. But when her mum reacted to her death on Facebook, she wrote something that many folks in the gay/transgender world are very upset about. First the mother said she was 16 when Leelah wrote she was 17. Carla called her Joshua instead...

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88-Year Old Man Becomes Tunisia ’s President

Beji Caid Essebsi, 88, is the new Tunisian president. Essebsi was sworn in today as Tunisia ’s first freely elected president. He was the speaker of parliament under President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali in 2011. He pledged to work towards national reconciliation shortly after taking his oath of office....

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Manchester City - Sunderland Preview: Poyet wary of champions' backlash

The reigning Premier League winners missed a chance to close the gap on Chelsea last time out and the Black Cats boss expects them to have a reaction on New Year's Day Gus Poyet has warned Sunderland to be wary of a Manchester City backlash when the sides meet in the Premier League on Thursday.The reigning champions had the opportunity to close the gap on leaders Chelsea to just one point...

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Southampton considering buying a forward, says Koeman

The Saints manager is determined not to lose any more players in January and could follow up the loan acquisition of winger Eljero Elia with another body up front Southampton manager Ronald Koeman is eager to bolster his squad in the January transfer window, with forward options a particular priority.Koeman was active during the most recent window, as he brought in the likes of Graziano...

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Tevez: I won't renew with Juventus

The Argentine has enjoyed a fine run of form since his move to Turin but admits he doesn't plan to stay with the Old Lady past 2016 Carlos Tevez has revealed he has no plans to extend his current contract with Juventus. The Argentine has been in fine form since his move to the Serie A champions and is currently their top scorer in the league. However, Tevez has no desire to continue his...

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Manchester City can't afford to spend much in January - Pellegrini

The reigning Premier League champions fell foul of Financial Fair Play rules last year and the manager says that not much can be done to improve a squad three points behind Chelsea Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini doubts that his side will do much business in the January transfer window as they "have restrictions on money".The reigning Premier League champions have spent extensively...

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David Silva: Smaller sides are more difficult to beat

The Spain international believes the Premier League's struggling teams provide the hardest opposition because 'they play every game as though it's their last of the season' Manchester City midfielder David Silva believes the sides at the foot of the Premier League are harder to beat than those around them in the table.The champions have lost just twice in the league so far this...

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Question of the Day: Which team needs the January transfer window most?

ARSENAL MAN-U CHELSEA MAN-CITY..........

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Mkhitaryan: It makes me sad to see Klopp like this

The 47-year-old trainer is under intense pressure on account of BVB's dismal first half to the Bundesliga season, much to the dismay of the Armenia international Henrikh Mkhitaryan has admitted that he is saddened by the fact that Borussia Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp's job is under scrutiny.Klopp has won two Bundesliga titles with BVB, while he also led the Signal Iduna Park side to the final...

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Rodgers: Liverpool don't need many new players

The Reds have struggled for consistency this season as they enter 2015 eighth in the Premier League table, but the former Swansea boss is happy with how his side is progressing Brendan Rodgers does not expect there to be much transfer activity at Liverpool when the window opens for business on Saturday.After agonisingly losing out on the Premier League title by just two points last season,...

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Ibrahimovic: I'm not leaving PSG for Roma

A Swedish journalist had stated that the national team captain was keen on a return to Serie A but the 33-year-old attacker says he is going nowhere Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has rubbished a report that he is considering joining Roma. Swedish journalist Jennifer Wegerup claimed that the former Juventus, Inter and AC Milan forward was keen on a return to Serie A and...

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