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Mikel Arteta's Arsenal have won three straight games away at Leicester City, becoming the first Arsenal side to achieve the feat since September 1925. (Photo Credits: Arsenal via gettyimages) This historical run started in September last year, when a Christian Fuchs own goal and another from Eddie Nketiah helped the Gunners to a 2-0 win at the King Power Stadium in a Carabao Cup third round clash. Arsenal made it 2-0 when they traveled to the Leicester City stadium for the Premier League fixture last season. Despite the host taking an early lead through Youri Tielemans, the visitors fought back and won 3-1 with the trio of David Luiz, Alexandre Lacazette and Nicolas Pepe all getting on the score sheet. Mikel Arteta led his side to the record equalling run this weekend as they extended their unbeaten run to nine games in all competitions thanks to goals from Gabriel Magalhaes and Emile Smith Rowe giving them a 2-0 win at the King Power Stadium. Afolabi Kehinde Hassan

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the joint oldest player to score and assist in a Premier league game, joining Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba on the infamous record. Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring the opener against Tottheham Hotspur. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) The Portuguese scored and assisted in the 3-0 win over Tottheham at age 36 and 267 days, the same age and days Didier Drogba was, when he did the same thing against the same club, Tottenham Hotspur back in 2014. Ronaldo, who ended a run of four league games without scoring will be hoping to continue in this form in coming games, and become the outright holder of this record in history of the English top-flight. He returns to league action next weekend when Manchester United host their city rivals in a Manchester derby. Afolabi Kehinde Hassan

Manchester United ended a run of four league games without a win with a brilliant display in North London as they earned a 3-0 victory over Tottheham Hotspur thanks to goals from Cristiano Ronaldo, Edinson Cavani and substitute, Marcus Rashford. Ole Gunnar Solskjær and Pep Guardiola in a Manchester derby game. (Credits: gettyimages) Ronaldo put United in front six minutes before the break with a superb volley, after a well weighted pass by Bruno Fernandes. Ronaldo turned creator four minutes after the hour mark, setting up Edinson Cavani to make it 2-0 to the visitors. Marcus Rashford made it 3-0 in the closing stages of the match, assisted by Namenja Matic as Ole Gunnar Solskjær gets some breathing space after a long week of talks about his status as the Manchester United manager. With the win, Ole Gunnar Solskjær side are now just three points below their City rivals on the Premier League standing ahead of their meeting at the Old Trafford Stadium next weekend. Goals from Wilfred Za

Arsenal, Chelsea, Sunderland, West Ham United, Tottheham Hotspur, Brentford, Liverpool and Leicester City all booked their place in the quarter finals of the Carabao Cup this season after seeing off their respective opponents in the just concluded round. Carabao Cup trophy. (Image: Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images) Arsenal beat fellow Premier League club Leeds United by two goals to nothing thanks to goals from Calum Chambers and Eddie Nketiah at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night. Chelsea enjoyed a shootout win over Southampton on the same night after it had ended one all at full time with Che Adams striking two minutes after the restart to restore parity for the visitors after Kai Havertz late header before half-time. Theo Walcott and Will Smallbone missed for Southampton while Mason Mount missed for Chelsea and Reece James scored the spot kick that proved the winner for Chelsea to progress to the quarters. Sunderland earned a famous win over Championship side Queens Park Ranger

Newcastle United continue the search for their first win under their new owners as they welcome league leaders and European Champions Chelsea to the Saint James’ Park on Saturday afternoon. Newcastle United host Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday, 30, October 2021. The Magpies are yet to win a game this season across all competitions and despite the positive atmosphere around the club brought by the takeover, they have been unable to celebrate that with a win on the field. The visit of Chelsea will be their third game under the new management and on current evidence, they should remain without a win at full time. However, history at home against Thomas Tuchel is a positive on their side. Newcastle United have lost two in their last eight home games against Chelsea, winning five and interim boss Graeme Jones will only be hopeful on Saturday that history swings the contest to their favour. However, against a well organized Chelsea side, they will need more than that to get anythin

Manchester United face Tottheham Hotspur in a must-win game as Ole Gunnar Solskjær battle to keep his job. A good number of United faithfuls have called for the manager's dismissal after last weekend's humiliating defeat to Liverpool at the Old Trafford. Tottheham Hotspur host Manchester United in a Premier League game on Saturday, 30 October 2021. The numbers don't lie, Manchester United are getting worse game by game and many are still baffled as to why the Norwegian is still at the helm. The trip to North London could be the climax or a fresh start for him. United are on a run of four league games without a win, losing three, a form that might as well rule them out as title contender in the Premier League. They have also been able to keep just a clean sheet in all competitions this term, a very dismal statistic for a defense well worth £200million. The pressure is building on Solskjær and only a convincing display on Saturday evening could see him still keep his job, for

Arsenal face Leicester City in an early kickoff on Saturday afternoon as they return to the Premier League after a successful mid-week, where they booked a place in the quarter finals of the Carabao Cup. Emile Smith Rowe celebrates Arsenal's third goal against Aston Villa in the Premier League. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) The Gunners are currently on a run of eight games unbeaten and the trip to the King Power Stadium could be the biggest test in their run. Mikel Arteta will know there is no time to slow down for a team that lost their first three games of the season. Leicester City also booked their place in the quarter finals of the Carabao Cup thanks to shootout win over Brighton & Hove Albion. They will welcome Arsenal on the back of five games unbeaten in all competitions and much confidence given the form of the players recently. The bad news for them is the players on the sideline but they have so far been able to manage the situation. However, some like J

It's been long coming and the hour finally arrived after Barcelona lost to Rayo Vallecano for the first time in 19 years. After the Clasico loss on Sunday, the hope of a return to winning ways was dealt a bow by Radamel Falcao on the half-hour mark. Al Sadd manager Xavi Hernandez is the leading man for the Barcelona job. (Photo by KARIM JAAFAR / AFP) (Photo by KARIM JAAFAR/AFP via Getty Images) Memphis Depay missed a second half penalty while Pablo Gavi missed a last minute chance to restore parity as the host held on for a famous win, a win that proved Koeman's last game in charge at the club. Few hours after the defeat, the club confirmed the Dutchman's dismissal in an official statement that reads; “FC Barcelona has relieved Ronald Koeman of his duties as first team coach. The president of the Club, Joan Laporta, informed him of the decision after the defeat against Rayo Vallecano. Ronald Koeman will say goodbye to the squad on Thursday at the Ciutat Esportiva.” “FC Barc

Europe based African stars will be expected to fill the books of their respective countries when the names going to Cameron next January is released. We take a look at the Premier League clubs whose players will be starring for their countries, replacements and the probable effect on the clubs. African Cup of Nation title on display in the 2017 final. (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images) Arsenal Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang - Gabon The club captain is recently returning to form and the club will surely have a difficult spell without their Goalscorer. However, they will have a good replacement for him in Alexandre Lacazette. The Frenchman has been limited to few chances at the club and stepping up in Aubameyang absence will be key for the club, and talks can still be held to renew his contract which runs out at the end of the summer. Thomas Partey - Ghana Thomas Partey will be the most missed player for Arsenal, one that might even spur them into making new signing

Ivorian defender Eric Bailly allegedly confronted Manchester United under-fire manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjær for being left out of their Premier League 4-2 loss at Leicester City. Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær. (Photo by Alex Livesey - Danehouse/Getty Images) The manager opted in his stead for Harry Maguire, who was yet to recover from an injury sustained before the international break and the decision backfired as the English defender had a day to forget at his former club. Many had thought Bailly will be in the starting lineup at the King Power for his first league appearance of the season but Solskjær appeared to not have any belief in the defender, and made the decision to rush Maguire's return. Captain Maguire, who had just a training session with the group made two errors leading to two Leicester City goals and according to The Telegraph , this prompted Bailly to ask the manager why he picked “a centre-half who was not fit.” Eric Bailly in action for Manchester

The Carabao Cup takes centre stage this week as the remaining 16 teams look to book their place in the final eight, whereas only eight of them will be able to make passage into the next round. Carabao Cup trophy. (Image: Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images) Twelve top-flight teams but only seven at maximum can book their place in the quarter finals of the Carabao Cup this season as a more than a couple lockhorns in this round. Tuesday Fixtures Arsenal vs Leeds United Mikel Arteta's Arsenal are unbeaten in each of their last six meetings with Leeds United in all competitions, winning four in the process. They are currently on a run of six games without a loss and will be hoping to put up a performance enough for a place in the next round. Leeds United have started the season poorly and it got worse during the weekend 1-1 draw at home to Wolverhampton Wonderers, as star player Raphinha was withdraw due to what looked like a serious injury. Good new for them though as the player confir

Real Madrid have won four straight Clasico for the first time in 59 years as goals from David Alaba and Lucas Vazquez gave them a 2-1 win at the Camp Nou on Sunday, with Sergio Agüero's late goal proving just a consolation for the host. Real Madrid players celebrate David Alaba goal that put them 1-0 up in the Clasico (Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images) In his first Clasico, the former Bayern Munich Defender gave the visitors the lead two minutes after the half hour mark, after some tidy footwork by Vinicius Junior, who then send a long cross-field pass to Rodrygo Goes, his fellow countryman then did enough to send the defender through. Alaba managed to stay onside and took a couple of touches before latching onto the ball into the top right corner to put Real in front few minutes after Sergino Dest spurned a great opportunity to give Barcelona the lead. The game remained a close contest with both sides had fair share of the possession and couple of opportunit

The Premier League Matchday nine produced magic moments from collective efforts to individual brilliance. The trio of Mohamed Salah, Mason Mount and Joshua King all bagging hat-trick. Mohamed Salah celebrates against Manchester United. Photo Credits: Oli Scarff/AFP via Getty Images We take a look at the review of how it went down in Europe most prophesied league. Arsenal 3-1 Aston Villa Thomas Partey becomes the first Ghanaian to score for Arsenal in the Premier league as The Gooners  return to winning ways with their first win over Aston Villa under Mikel Arteta in a 3-1 success on Friday night. Aubameyang scored from a penalty rebound to double the lead in the added time in first half after Partey's opener. Emile Smith Rowe made it 3-0 to the host, before substitute, Jacob Ramsey denied Aaron Ramsdale a fourth league clean sheet with a well taken effort.  It ended 3-1 on favour of Arsenal, who are now unbeaten in six league games, after losing each of their three at the start of

Graduates of the Chelsea Academy ran the show in an enthralling contest at the Stamford Bridge as the host commandingly dominate Norwich City, leaving the newcomers still searching for their first win since return to the topflight. Chelsea players celebrate Ben Chilwell's in the demolition of Norwich City. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) Maybe Norwich City will get a win in the Premier league this season, but certainly not away to Chelsea and they was already obvious as early as the eighth minute, when Jorginho lays the ball for Mason Mount, who fires in for his first league goal of the season. Ten minutes later, Callum Hudson-Odoi was on hand to double the league leaders advantage, getting on the end of a beautiful pass from Matteo Kovacic from the halfway line. He made he way to the area before guiding the ball past Tim Krul and into the bottom corner. Reece James made it 3-0 three minutes before the break. Mason Mount places a well weighted through ball for his fellow an

For a side that struggled at either end of the pitch on Monday night, Arsenal returned to the Premier League on Friday night against Aston Villa, whom they had lost to in each of their last three meetings before yesterday night. Arsenal players celebrate against Aston Villa (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) However, The Gooners  showed much improvement in such a short period against a side considerably tougher than the Crystal Palace they faced on Monday night. The atmosphere at the Emirates was a little tense given their recent poor history against the visitors. In search of his first goal for the club, Thomas Partey rattled the wood work with his volley in the 20th minute. However, it would later be for him three minutes later, when he guided a corner taken by Emile Smith Rowe into the back of the net to score his first goal for Arsenal, and give them the lead in the game. Arsenal continued to press on the advantage and were presented the chance to double it, h

After a 100% win rate for english teams in the champions league, The English Premier league returns this weekend with Arsenal raising the curtains Up against Aston Villa at the Emirates in what should be a Cracking match. Premier League preview With a late leveller at home on Monday against london mini rivals "Crystal Palace", The Gooners  will be looking to get back on track when they host The Villains who surrendered a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2 to Wolves with a Ruben Neves last minute winner. Even if Arsenal have not been at their best and have not sweet memories of this fixture under Mikel Arteta, they should be slight favourites to win at home if they can be clinical with their chances. Chelsea kickstart Saturday against struggling Norwich City who are yet to get a win in the premier league this season. Even with the likes of Romelu lukaku and Timo werner out for the blues, a huge win at the bridge should be able expected. A match that might see the league leaders get the opp

The biggest contest in the world of football, the world prepare for the first Clasico of the season in a rather unusual scenario as the team sheet of both clubs entail far-fetch names while most of the known personnels have moved on. Barcelona and Real Madrid meet in the Clasico for the first time in 2021-22 season/ Visionhaus/Getty Images Both Real Madrid and Barcelona have been graced by great players in the past and in most recent times. The Spanish giants are known to parade big name players, arguably the best in the game represent the two club. They are the dream club of any player. Each having a proud history and financially buoyant, only few could rival them when they set their eyes on a player. For Los Blancos , the history have come long way from the times of Alfredo Di Stefano, Ferenc Puskas, Paco Gento, Hugo Sanchez, José Santamari to the times of the Galacticos of the early 2000s in Florentino Perez first tenure as the president. The history went on till most recently the l