Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Manchester City laid down the gauntlet to Liverpool by leapfrogging their title rivals back to the top of the Premier League with a 3-1 win over Everton at the Etihad on Saturday. Gabriel Jesus enjoyed a welcome return to form by scoring his first …
Read More »Klopp accepts FA charge over wild derby celebrations
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp accepted on Tuesday a charge of misconduct levelled by the Football Association (FA), saying “if you break rules you have to pay for it.” The 51-year-old German had been charged after his exuberant celebrations following Divock Origi’s goal in the …
Read More »Freak Liverpool winner sparks wild scenes at Anfield
Liverpool, United Kingdom | AFP | Divock Origi’s freak injury-time winning goal settled a thrilling Merseyside derby as Liverpool beat Everton 1-0 on Sunday to stay in touch with Premier League leaders Manchester City, although the FA may yet have the final word on a tempestuous finale to the game. …
Read More »Liverpool stun Everton with freak goal as Arsenal overpower Spurs
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Liverpool stayed hot on the heels of Manchester City on Sunday after a bizarre late winner against Everton as Arsenal issued a powerful statement of intent on Sunday’s Premier League derby day. Jurgen Klopp’s unbeaten side looked set to drop a precious two points in …
Read More »Chelsea’s Barkley fears hostile reception against Everton
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley is braced for a hostile reception when his old club Everton visit Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Barkley left Everton to join Chelsea in January after 13 years at Goodison Park and this weekend faces the Toffees for the first time …
Read More »Rooney agrees ‘deal in principle’ to move to MLS: reports
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Wayne Rooney has agreed a “deal in principle” to join Major League Soccer side DC United from Premier League club Everton, reports said Thursday. It has been suggested a £12.5 million ($17 million) deal has been agreed that could see the 32-year-old leave his …
Read More »Guardiola feared Manchester City sack
Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has admitted he thought he may have been sacked last season. The 47-year-old is on the brink of winning his first Premier League title, with victory at Everton on Saturday potentially putting City 19 points clear of nearest rivals …
Read More »Aubameyang can cure Arsenal’s need for speed
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has set his sights on emulating Thierry Henry as Arsenal’s club record signing prepares to make his debut against Everton on Saturday. Aubameyang joined Arsenal from Borussia Dortmund in a £56 million ($79 million, 63 million euros) switch on Wednesday and is …
Read More »Wayne Rooney catches fake T-shirt seller
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Everton F.C player, Wayne Rooney recently helped investigators catch a conman who had made £1 million (Approx. Shs5 billion) selling dodgy football memorabilia. Fraudster David Rennie sold 4,500 autographed items to sports enthusiasts for as much as £700 each after buying replica items from sports …
Read More »Everton sign Arsenal winger Walcott
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Everton signed England winger Theo Walcott from Arsenal in a deal worth a reported £25 million ($34 million, 28.3 million euros) on Wednesday. Walcott had been out of favour with Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger for much of this season and has opted to move to …
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