Premier League - The African Mirror

Feb

2023

Rashford fires Man Utd to 2-1 win over Palace, Casemiro sees red

MARCUS Rashford won a first-half penalty before scoring himself in the second half as Manchester United survived a straight red card for Casemiro to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 in the Premier League at Old Trafford. The visitors found themselves behind early when a VAR check showed Will Hughes had handled a ball from Rashford in the box, and Bruno Fernandes sent Vincent Guaita the wrong way from the spot in the seventh minute. Palace had their best chance just before the break when Jeffrey Schlupp struck a dipping, swerving shot from a distance that David de Gea had to get…

Oct

2022

By The African Mirror

Leaders Arsenal held, Newcastle into top four after win at Tottenham

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RICHARD MARTIN and MARTYN HERMAN PREMIER League leaders Arsenal surrendered the lead to draw 1-1 at Southampton and drop points for only the second time this season while Newcastle United's impressive start continued when they beat Tottenham Hotspur to storm the top four on Sunday. Aston Villa moved quickly on from the midweek sacking of manager Steven Gerrard to thump Brentford 4-0. Leicester City continued their revival by thrashing Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-0 away to ease the pressure on coach Brendan Rodgers but Leeds United boss Jesse Marsch faced calls to go from his own supporters after a 3-2 home defeat…

Jul

2022

By The African Mirror

Forest sign Richards from Bayern

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NOTTINGHAM Forest has signed defender Omar Richards from Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich on a four-year contract, the newly-promoted Premier League club said. British media reported that Forest paid Bayern a fee of 9 million pounds ($10.82 million) for the 24-year-old left-back, who has played once for the England under-21s. Richards made 17 appearances in all competitions for Bayern in the 2021-22 season as they won a 10th straight German league title but failed to get past the quarter-final stage in the Champions League. Forest, who begin their campaign with a trip to Newcastle United on August 6, has been busy…

May

2021

By The African Mirror

Iheanacho – a troubled joker having the last laugh

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OLUWASHINA OKELEJI KELECHI Iheanacho has suffered a number of setbacks since his breakthrough season at Manchester City. He was subjected to relentless criticism from Nigerian media and national team coach Gernot Rohr during a patchy run of form with Leicester City. But 2021 has seen a change in fortunes following the player’s rise from vilification to being named March’s English Premier League Player of the Month. Amidst all the adulation, Iheanacho cries out for his late mother and dedicates his rebirth to the woman who gave him life. His rich vein of form has led to an improved standing with…

Mar

2021

By The African Mirror

Key players missing for Ghana

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AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER ARSENAL midfielder Thomas Partey, along with Crystal Palace striker Jordan Ayew and Swansea City star Andre Ayew have been left out of Ghana’s national squad for the upcoming 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. A full squad of 29 has been summoned for the games against Sao Tome e Principe and South Africa. The British Premier League and Championship players have been excluded due to the United Kingdom’s COVID-19 restrictions, which includes South Africa on the red list. Travel from such countries requires a mandatory 10-day quarantine period. This restriction will see players miss a number…