Hector Bellerin fired through Asmir Begovic to open the scoring for Arsenal in the 52nd minute.
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The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the defending champions pipped hosts Nasarawa United FC 1-0 at the Lafia Township Stadium.
Gernot Rohr, the Technical Adviser of the A squad, has made it known that outstanding individuals would be considered for the showpiece in the Russian Federation in the summer, leaving the fate of the home boys lucky to make it to Morocco firmly in their own hands.
Instead, the Nigeria international was left outside Loftus Road in his car and refused entry into the stadium after both clubs maintained a fee had not been agreed.
Serving the final game of his three-match touchline ban, Arsene Wenger watched from the stands as his side lost crucial ground in the race for Champions League qualification
Jurgen Klopp’s side, who are unbeaten in their last 14 league games at home to City, will be looking for revenge after losing 5-0 at the Etihad in the reverse fixture in September
His goal was a second chance for the hosts, after goalkeeper David Obiazo had in the 83rd minute saved Muhammed Hussaini’s penalty kick.
Prince Aggrey, who was among the footballers unveiled, expressed readiness to give his all to the Pride of Rivers in the upcoming campaign.
The England international stole the headlines once again as Spurs drew level on points with fourth-placed Liverpool, overtaking club legend Teddy Sheringham to stand out on his own as Tottenham’s most prolific player of the Premier League era.
Jordan Ayew had headed the visitors into the lead on the hour mark, but Joselu equalised within three minutes of his introduction to salvage the Magpies a point.
The Blues, whose winless run now stands at four matches in all competitions, grew into the match after a disappointing first-half showing but could not find a way through.
Zinedine Zidane’s side dominated the game but succumbed to an 87th minute strike from Pablo Fornals, who chipped over goalkeeper, Keylor Navas, on the rebound.
Nigeria beat South Africa, 2-0, in the final round, first leg of the U-20 Women`s World Cup qualifier in Polokwane, Limpopo Province.
The win was in a match played at the Peter Makomba Stadium in Polokwane, which was the final round first leg fixture of the France 2018 Africa Zone Qualifiers.
Bamaiyi Anangba, the Nasarawa State Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, told newsmen in Lafia that the gesture was aimed at encouraging local fans to fill up the stadium.
The club’s Secretary, Ronke Ajibola, said the team needed to hit the ground running in 2018, adding that the year would be a rosy and successful season for the squad.
The team which is dominated by home-based players began training on Jan. 5, ahead of the competition which be held on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia between April 4 and April 15, 2018.
Spurs are just three points off the Champions League spots and will take confidence from their impressive 3-0 victory over Everton at Goodison Park earlier in the season
Rafa Benitez’s side have lost five of their last six Premier League fixtures at St James’ Park, but do come into the game on the back of two wins against Stoke City and Luton Town in the FA Cup third-round last weekend
Despite their strong run of late, Chelsea start the weekend 16 points behind leaders Manchester City