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Feb 17, 2017

Fans demand Wenger sack as Alexis Sanchez future still undecided at the Emirates

Alexis Sanchez is planning on quitting Arsenal following embarrassing Arsenal defeat. The Chilean had a dressing-room bust up at the Allianz Arena after Wednesday’s humiliating 5-1 Champions League thrashing by Bayern Munich.



Sanchez was seen screaming at a number of team-mates - including Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - during the Allianz Arena annihilation.

Alexis Sanchez, looked miserable as he sulked on the touchline as Bayern scored No 5.
Sanchez flew out of Heathrow yesterday and is looking at his options from Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain - despite being offered a new deal a the Emirates.

Fans calling for Wenger’s sack
Fans called for Wenger’s sack, demanding the 67-year-old decide on his future NOW

Wenger was asked on Australian TV if he felt humiliated by the defeat.

“What’s important is not me. It is difficult to swallow the result. We have to keep our strength and respond in the next game.” Wenger said.

Yesterday, Wenger admitted he will make a decision “in March or April”, with the board fearing he will quit in the summer.



Wenger has a two-year contract extension offer on the table.


Feb 13, 2017

Troy Deeney threatened with pepper spray by police offer following altercation at Birmingham nightclub


Watford captain Troy Deeney was threatened with pepper spray by a police officer following an altercation between the player and a fan at a Birmingham nightclub on Sunday morning.

The striker had been attacked inside the club by a man who wanted to have his photo taken with the footballer.

After Deeney had been removed from Levana Bar, video footage shows a policewoman shouting "Get back" and holding up a pepper spray to the player.

The incident took place in the early hours of Sunday morning following Watford's 2-0 defeat by Manchester United on Saturday afternoon.

It's understood Watford are aware of the incident and will not take any action against their captain. As far as they are concerned, the matter is closed.

On 25 June 2012, Deeney was sentenced to ten months' imprisonment for kicking a man in the head during a brawl.

He was released after serving almost three months of the sentence, after showing his remorse, and the fact that he was a first-time offender.

After his release from prison the ex-Walsall player said he was a reformed character and that it was "the best thing that ever happened to me".

He added: "The two years leading up to that, I was thinking I was a man because I was going out drinking and paying for everyone. I am more happy now, just being content in life."

Deeney has established himself as one of Watford's star players over the years, impressing during his debut season in the Premier League in which he scored 13 goals in 38 games.

He was the subject of a £25m bid from Leicester in the summer but instead signed a new five-year contract with the Hornets.

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WWE Elimination Chamber results: Bray Wyatt Crowned Champion

Today begins the reign of Bray Wyatt as WWE Champion after he captured Smackdown Live’s top title at the Elimination Chamber Pay Per View.

Today begins the reign of Bray Wyatt as he outlasted five of the brand’s top talents to take the WWE Smackdown Live’s top title Champion at the Elimination Chamber Pay Per View – previous incumbent John Cena, The Miz, Baron Corbin and Dean Ambrose were all eliminated before Wyatt was left with AJ Styles one on one.

The leader of the Wyatt Family came out strongest in a one-on-one match against AJ Styles.

The win sets up a Wrestle Mania showdown with Wyatt Family brethren Randy Orton, who earlier in the night triumphed in singles action against outcast Luke Harper.

In the same event, Naomi defeated Alexa Bliss to win the Smackdown women’s championship ahead of a return to her hometown of Orlando at Wrestle Mania in April.

RESULTS;

Becky Lynch defeted Mickie James

Apollo Crews and Kalisto defeated Dolph Ziggler

American Alpha won Tag Team Turmoil to retain the Smackdown Tag Team Titles

Nikki Bella vs Natalya ended in a Double Count Out

Randy Orton defeated Luke Harper

Naomi def Alexa Bliss to become the new Smackdown Women’s Champion

Bray Wyatt def AJ Styles, John Cena, The Miz, Dean Ambrose and Baron Corbin in an Elimination Chamber match to become the new WWE Champion



Feb 6, 2017

THE INDOMITABLE LIONS OF CAMEROON CROWNED KINGS OF AFRICA







The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon have been crowned the champions of the 31st Edition of the African Cup of Nations for the 5th time. They greeted a first title since 2002 with a cacophony of noise, and celebrations that will last long into the night in Libreville.

Feb 5, 2017

AFCON GABON 2017 FINAL: ...and then they were two


Out of 4 groups and 16 teams we now down to just 2 teams in the Gaboon 2017 African Cup of Nations. The match will take place at the Stade de l'Amitie in Libreville, Gabon billed for 8pm Nigerian time on Sunday February 5.

In a record-equalling ninth African Cup of Nations final appearance, Egypt will attempt to win an Eight African Cup Nation when they face Cameroon in Sunday's final having won it three consecutive times.

This will be the 9th final the Egyptians will be playing. They are favourites to lift the cup having conceded just one goal in the tournament, while Cameroon have conceded two.

Feb 4, 2017

EPL: CHELSEA ENDS ARSENAL TITLE HOPES as Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain 'likes' @ArsenalFanTV tweet calling for Arsene Wenger to be sacked

Chelsea have now won all but one of their matches at Stamford Bridge this season. A team that finished tenth last season have reinvented themselves as champions-in-waiting, averaging more than two points a game, and in the process they have accelerated what is becoming known as the annual Arsenal meltdown.

Chelsea faced a trip to Anfield before hosting Arsenal just five days later, with many predicting a potential swing in momentum. But as the full time whistle was blown it could have not been any clearer that Chelsea could be champions.a

They may not have been at their best against Liverpool in midweek, but claiming a point at Anfield while Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur, lost and drew respectively meant Antonio Conte’s side were able to sleep easily on their way back to west London.

MATCH PREVIEW: Chelsea [?] or Arsenal [?]


Chelsea host Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Saturday February 4, kicking off at 12:30 GMT.

It's the top of the table clash this weekend, which could, in theory, put the title beyond Wenger's side. If Arsenal loses, they will be 12 points behind the league leaders (Chelsea).

Antonio Conte keen on preaching caution, he said "Anything can happen. It's important to keep the antenna very high. If someone thinks that the league is finished, I'm not so sure. I want to have this tension, this right tension. In the past I fight to win the title and I know we must pay great attention. There are 15 games to play and there are a lot of great teams behind us."

Arsenal were unable to capitalise on Chelsea’s midweek draw with Liverpool as they fell to defeat at Watford. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, knows that defeat could mark the end of his side’s title challenge while a win could blow the race open once more. He had this to say: "When you beat them 3-0 I didn't expect them to go 13 games unbeaten. They have found a better balance. Kante has a huge impact in that team. Hazard and Costa have come back to good form and they are very efficient going forward."

Feb 2, 2017

AFCON 2017: The Indomitable Lions Of Cameroon Cruise Into the AFCON 2017 Finals



Cameroon will face Egypt in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations final after two second-half strikes saw off Ghana.

Frank Lampard: Former Chelsea & England midfielder retires



Former England and Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has retired, bringing to an end a 21-year professional career.

The 38-year-old, announced his decision on social media on Thursday 02/02/2017.

See Instagram post  after the cut...

Prickly Jose Mourinho storms out of interview following Manchester United's draw with Hull



Manchester United Boss Jose Mourinho was really pissed off after his side held to a 0-0 draw by Hull City at Old Trafford on Wednesday night.

HULL DENT JOSE MOURINHO'S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE HOPES


Just when Jose Mourinho thought he had cured Manchester United’s post-Ferguson inconsistency, his team’s old habits have once again resurfaced.

Suffering acute frustration at what he saw as the referee Mike Jones permitting Hull City to break up the game’s rhythm and generally stop Manchester United from getting the victory they so desperately needed.

HAMMERS HAMMERED BY CITY



Pep Guardiola revealed before the game that he had decided to stick with goalkeeper Willy Caballero and his front three of Sterling, Sane and Jesus - all of whom started Saturday's 3-0 win over Crystal Palace in the FA Cup. This worked in sensational fashion.

AFCON 2017: 44 Year Old Sends Egypt Into The Final. ...as Bance's Goal Couldn't make Burkina Faso dance




Egypt reached a record-equalling ninth Africa Cup of Nations final, beating Burkina Faso 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.

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