Author: Timi-Zacchaeus Oluwaferanmi

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca believes Cole Palmer’s recent goal drought is a mental challenge rather than a technical issue. The 22-year-old forward, who had a blistering start to the season with 14 goals in his first 23 appearances, has failed to find the net in his last 16 games. Palmer’s struggles have coincided with Chelsea’s dip in form, falling from second place in the Premier League to sixth, and currently sitting outside the Champions League qualification spots. Despite his goalless run, the England international has continued to be a key attacking presence, taking more shots (41) than any other Premier…

Liverpool manager Arne Slot says his players carry a “big responsibility” as they prepare to clinch a historic 20th top-flight title in front of their home fans this Sunday against Tottenham Hotspur. The Reds need just a single point from their Anfield showdown to seal the Premier League title, after Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace on Wednesday widened the gap at the top. With four games remaining, Liverpool have the chance to wrap up the league in dominant fashion, boasting a 12-point lead over second-placed Arsenal. Sunday’s match holds extra significance for the Merseyside faithful. The last time Liverpool…

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has made a welcome return to work following a brief hospital stay due to pneumonia. The 47-year-old tactician had been absent from the touchline since mid-April, with assistant manager Jason Tindall and first-team coach Graeme Jones taking over managerial duties during his recovery. The club confirmed Howe’s return to training this week, stating that he is “back overseeing matters at the training ground” and preparing his side for their upcoming Premier League clash against Ipswich Town at St James’ Park on Saturday. Howe’s illness came to light on April 11 when Tindall stood in for…

As Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk prepares to lift his second Premier League title, his journey from a modest upbringing in the Dutch city of Tilburg to becoming one of the most commanding defenders in world football is a testament to resilience, inner drive, and quiet determination. Last month, van Dijk returned to his roots with a low-profile visit to his childhood club, Willem II. The purpose? To revive a youth tournament now renamed the Virgil Legacy Trophy. It’s more than a gesture of nostalgia—it’s his way of investing in the next generation. “It’s my way of giving back,” van…

Leicester City’s legendary striker Jamie Vardy has announced he will depart the club at the end of the season, bringing to a close a remarkable 13-year journey that saw him rise from non-league football to Premier League champion and club icon. Vardy, 38, joined the Foxes in 2012 from Fleetwood Town and went on to become Leicester’s all-time leading Premier League goalscorer with 143 goals. In total, he has netted 198 times in 498 appearances — an extraordinary tally that has left an indelible mark on the club’s history. Announcing the news on Thursday, Leicester paid tribute to their long-serving…

Oscar Piastri claimed his third victory of the 2025 season at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, overtaking Max Verstappen in the standings. The McLaren driver benefited from a five-second penalty imposed on Verstappen after the Red Bull driver went off track at the first corner, unfairly keeping the lead from Piastri. This allowed the Australian to take the lead and hold on, crossing the line 2.8 seconds ahead. Verstappen had initially led after a strong start, but his penalty reshuffled the race’s dynamics. McLaren’s Lando Norris, who started 10th, made an impressive recovery, finishing fourth after battling Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc…

The 26-year-old, back from injury and making his 350th appearance for the club, came off the bench to score a late left-footed goal that edged Liverpool closer to a 20th league title and confirmed Leicester’s relegation. His euphoric shirtless celebration, planting his jersey on the corner flag and soaking in the adoration of the travelling fans, felt like a moment steeped in symbolism. Questions surrounding Alexander-Arnold’s future have intensified, especially after Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk penned new contracts while he continues to delay talks. With Real Madrid circling and confidence in Spain reportedly high that he will make…

Manchester United’s Premier League misery deepened with a 1-0 home defeat to Wolves, leaving manager Ruben Amorim frustrated and frank: “If we don’t score goals, nothing matters.” It marked United’s 15th league loss this season – their worst ever in the Premier League era – and a staggering eighth home defeat, equalling a record not seen at Old Trafford since 1962-63. Despite a thrilling Europa League tie against Lyon earlier in the week, United were toothless against a resolute Wolves side that sealed their top-flight safety with the win. Amorim’s side have now failed to score in 9 of 22…

Lewis Hamilton endured a dismal Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, finishing seventh and describing the race as “horrible” after struggling throughout in his Ferrari. The seven-time world champion found himself 31 seconds adrift of team-mate Charles Leclerc, who salvaged pride for Ferrari by securing the team’s first podium of the season with an impressive third-place finish. “Nothing positive to take from today,” Hamilton said post-race. “It was horrible, not enjoyable at all. I was just sliding around. It’s pretty bad.” Despite a strong sprint victory in China earlier in the season, Hamilton admitted he had no clear explanation for his dramatic…

At the Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday night, Real Madrid clung to their La Liga title hopes by the thinnest of threads, thanks to a jaw-dropping 93rd-minute winner from Federico Valverde. The Uruguayan midfielder silenced a defiant Athletic Bilbao side with a sublime half-volley, fired with the outside of his left boot into the top corner—securing a 1-0 victory in a tense and dramatic affair. It was Valverde’s sixth league goal of the season, and perhaps the most crucial, as Los Blancos stayed four points behind league leaders Barcelona with just six matches left to play. Madrid entered the game under…