Chelsea, Manchester City set the tone for the Premier League in Community Shield fixture

Pep Guardiola and Maurizio Sarri are great admirers of each other and have publicly professed the love they have for how they like to set their teams up. On Sunday, they will have another chance to square up once more (both managers faced each other in the group stage of last season’s UEFA Champions League)... Read More

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August 6, 2017

Arsenal defeats Chelsea to win Community Shield

Arsenal on Sunday defeated Chelsea 4-1 in a penalty shootout to win the Community Sheild at the Wembley Stadium. The game had ended 1-1 after 90 minutes, leading to a shootout. Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and striker Alvaro Morata both missed in succession. Arsenal duo Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Giroud then both converted their kicks to... Read More

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August 7, 2016

Manchester United edge out Leicester in Community Shield win

Last season’s FA Cup winners Manchester United have emerged victorious against the defending English Premier league champions Leicester City in the 2015/2016 Community Shield. The Red devils hit the ground running with a superb solo effort from Jesse Lingard in the 32nd minute which saw them go into the tunnel at halftime 1-0 up. The... Read More

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August 11, 2014

Cazorla speaks about a move back to La Liga

by Mark Bassey Santi Cazorla has denied reports claiming that he is set to leave Arsenal this summer. The playmaker, 29, has been linked with a move back to Spain and has emerged as a target for Atletico Madrid. But the Spaniard insists that it is all paper talk and he is only focused on... Read More

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August 10, 2014

‘Ifreke talks Sports: 7 things we learnt from Arsenal vs Manchester City

by ‘Ifreke Inyang 1. Competition enhances performance It was a fine performance from the Gunners, especially in defence. The full-backs were fit and quick. Chambers has forged a strong partnership with Laurent Koscielny, as Mertesacker’s holiday continues. Yaya Sanogo, who was picked ahead of Olivier Giroud, looks sharper this term. Who wouldn’t step it up,... Read More

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August 9, 2014

‘Ifreke talks Sports: A game that will set the tone – A preview of Arsenal vs Manchester City

by ‘Ifreke Inyang People have a habit of not paying great attention to curtain raisers. To them, it does not give a valid description of what the main event might throw up. One is tempted to forgive their stance. Last year, Manchester United steamrolled Wigan Atletic at Wembley, to clinch the Community Shield. In May... Read More

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August 11, 2012

Community Shield Preview: The might of Manchester vs the cash of Chelsea

by ‘Ifreke Inyang By 1.30pm this Sunday, football junkies – who by their undefined standards, have fed on crumbs all summer – welcome back proper soccer. The Community Shield game, the annual curtain raiser for the English Premiership, unarguably Britain’s most watch drama series, will be played at Villa Park. This year, it will be... Read More

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August 4, 2012

“We are fit and ready to start the new season” – Di Matteo

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Roberto Di Matteo is delighted that he and his Chelsea players, have returned from their American tour, without any new injuries within the squad. The Italian also stated that the confidence within the camp is high, and they cannot wait for the new season to kick off. “I think this week has... Read More

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August 6, 2011

Manchester vs. Manchester: Feud for thought

by Ifreke Inyang This year’s Community Shield game will bring together two fierce rivals. And this of course, turns up the excitement several notches. Usually, the curtain raiser for the English season is a game between the current champions and the winner of the FA Cup. And for years on end, it has usually... Read More

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Chelsea, Manchester City set the tone for the Premier League in Community Shield fixture

Arsenal defeats Chelsea to win Community Shield

Manchester United edge out Leicester in Community Shield win

Cazorla speaks about a move back to La Liga

‘Ifreke talks Sports: 7 things we learnt from Arsenal vs Manchester City

‘Ifreke talks Sports: A game that will set the tone – A preview of Arsenal vs Manchester City

Community Shield Preview: The might of Manchester vs the cash of Chelsea

“We are fit and ready to start the new season” – Di Matteo

Manchester vs. Manchester: Feud for thought

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