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The Gunners now have significant ground to make up on both Manchester City and Liverpool. What’s more, Mikel Arteta’s side are in poor form. The North London club have now recorded back-to-back Premier League defeats, and have won just half of their ten Premier League games so far this season. The Gunners lacked cutting edge against the Magpies, mustering just one shot on target during the match. Kai Havertz led the line for the Gunners, but lacked service and could not create any real openings for himself. The German forward has been in good form recently, but has never been the most prolific…
The COVID-19 outbreak in Fiji is not only wreaking havoc on the economy but also raising concerns about potential social unrest, as the crisis threatens to destabilize the small Pacific island nation.A violent street fight in a low-income neighborhood in Suva, Fiji’s capital, has heightened concerns about social unrest amid the COVID-19 outbreak. The brawl, reportedly sparked by food crop theft, has been linked to growing desperation and frustration among locals struggling to feed their families. With the pandemic already ravaging Fiji’s tourism-dependent economy and causing widespread job losses, social workers warn of escalating stress and anger, although one expert…
“Head down,” was Haaland’s Instagram post in response to Manchester City’s defeat by Bournemouth. Go back to work On a day when his team could have really used the crucial three points, Pep Guardiola’s team was unable to rely on Norway’s all-time greatest scorer to save them. On Saturday, Manchester City might have continued to lead the Premier League. Instead, Liverpool overtook them in the league rankings because Haaland and company were unable to even secure a result. They were also unable to exact revenge on Arsenal, who had already lost 1-0 to Newcastle United earlier in the day.
Among the crushing Clasico wins, Super Cup victories, and a fiercely defensive league title, Xavi’s most notable accomplishment may have been his part in keeping Lamine Yamal at Barcelona. According to a recent report from the Catalan publication Mundo Deportivo, Yamal had drawn interest from Paris Saint-Germain long before the braces-wearing teenager was widely acknowledged as the best young player in the world. According to multiple sources, PSG was the interested party in the summer of 2024 when Barcelona president Joan Laporta revealed that he had received and categorically rejected a €250 million (£210 million) deal for Yamal. But when…
The Baltimore Ravens suffered a heartbreaking 29-24 loss to the Cleveland Browns after a potential game-winning interception slipped through Kyle Hamilton’s fingers, allowing the Browns to score a late touchdown and snatch victory. This defeat continues the Ravens’ trend of late-game collapses, ending their five-game winning streak. The Baltimore Ravens’ defense is struggling, particularly in late-game situations, and it’s the biggest hurdle to their championship aspirations. Despite having a strong offense, the team’s vulnerability on defense, especially in the secondary, has led to eight losses when leading in the final two minutes of the fourth quarter since 2022. Safety…
Lewis Hamilton is gearing up for a sentimental experience at the Brazilian Grand Prix, where he’ll drive Ayrton Senna’s iconic McLaren MP4/5B in a tribute to the F1 legend. The demo run at Interlagos will honor Senna’s legacy and mark 30 years since his passing. Hamilton, who started his F1 career with McLaren in 2007, sees this as a chance to pay homage to his roots before joining Ferrari in 2025. Lewis Hamilton has always idolized Ayrton Senna, and the Brazilian’s tragic death at 9 years old left a lasting impact on him. Now, he’s thrilled to drive Senna’s…
Following the Gunners’ 1-0 loss to Newcastle United on Saturday afternoon, Joe Cole instructed Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta to bench one player. After surrendering points for the third straight Premier League game, the Gunners’ chances of winning the league this season are beginning to wane. Arsenal now has just one point from three Premier League games as Newcastle won all three at St. James’ Park thanks to a goal from Alexander Isak in the 12th minute. Arteta’s team is currently seven points behind leaders Liverpool, but they are still five points behind second-place Man City after Pep Guardiola’s team also…
Fiji Airways pays back loan borrowed in 2020 Our national airline, Fiji Airways, has just begun repaying a $75 million loan from the Fiji Development Bank, four years after it was first given. The money came from a $445 million loan that the government pledged to help the airline run during the COVID-19 pandemic. At a meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee, this was disclosed. The Fiji Times will have more on this story tomorrow.
Leeds United backed to complete permanent transfer for PL outcast After Lewis O’Brien’s loan at LAFC expires, Leeds United is rumored to have rekindled interest in signing the midfielder from Nottingham Forest. Daniel Farke and other Championship managers may already have their sights set on the January window as November approaches. The German may not have been very concerned about making significant changes in the upcoming year, but injuries at critical positions could compel him to take transfer action.
Frenkie de Jong and Dani Olmo will return to the Barcelona starting lineup against Espanyol on Sunday, while Wojciech Szczesny continues to wait for his debut. When Barcelona hosts Espanyol at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on Sunday afternoon, they hope to build on their strong start to the 2024–25 season. Hansi Flick is not facing any new injury concerns as he prepares for his team’s most recent match. Andreas Christensen, Ronald Araujo, and Ferran Torres are the other three absentees, and they are all expected to return within the next month. Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Marc Bernal are long-term absences,…