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Palmer’s brace hands Chelsea vital 3-2 win despite late drama

Chelsea secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Luton at Kenilworth Road in a crucial Premier League encounter to end 2023 on a positive note. The Blues took the lead early in the game when Cole Palmer capitalized on a defensive error from Luton, to put Chelsea ahead. Building on their lead, Chelsea extended their advantage with Noni Madueke’s powerful strike from the corner in the 37th minute. Palmer continued to impress, securing a brace with exceptional skill, humiliating the Luton defense to score Chelsea’s third goal. Palmer’s brace ensured Chelsea win Luton – Getty image However, Luton mounted a late surge, with former Chelsea player Ross Barkley converting from a corner to narrow the gap to 3-1. Elijah Adebayo followed, capitalizing on a defensive lapse to score the second for Luton. Despite Luton’s late revival, Chelsea held on to claim all three points in the game.

Bayern regain form with Kane’s brace in 3-0 win against Stuttgart

Harry Kane’s brace helped Bayern Munich return to their winning ways, beating Stuttgart 3-0 at the Allianz Arena on Sunday. Kane’s early strike in the second minute set the tone for a dominant Bayern performance. Despite Bayern having two goals ruled out in the first half, the team maintained control, heading into halftime with a 1-0 lead. Bayern continued their their attacking strength in the second half, with Kane adding another goal to secure a 2-0 lead. Harry Kane’s two goals helped Bayern Munich beat Stuttgart 3-0 – Getty image Kim Min-jae whose first-half goal was canceled, slotted another, to seal the victory for the host. Stuttgart, despite enjoying possession, struggled to create good chances in the game. The win helped Bayern Munich silence their critics, having suffered a disappointing 5-1 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt in their last Bundesliga game. The victory also keeps them four points behind league leaders Bayer Leverkusen, who took a vengeful route, beating Eintracht Frankfurt 3-0 earlier Sunday evening.

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Mohammed Kudus brace inspires West Ham’s 3-0 win over Wolves

Mohammed Kudus double ensured West Ham showed an impressive 3-0 victory against Wolves at the London Stadium on Sunday. The win pushed them to a higher league standing, overtaking Manchester United. Kudus spectacular brace came in the first half, giving West Ham the edge. Mohammed Kudus celebrates brace in style – Getty image His dazzling performance included an unconventional celebration as he sat himself up on advertising hoardings in front of the frustrated Wolves fans. His outstanding efforts were complemented by Lucas Paqueta, who provided all the assists during the match, including the last that led to Jarrod Bowen’s goal. Meanwhile, The Hammers’ manager, David Moyes, found solace in the victory following the previous week’s disappointing 5-0 loss to Fulham.

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Super Eagles’ Lookman bags brace in Atalanta’s 3-2 win against Milan

Super Eagles’ star Ademola Lookman bagged a brace for Atalanta in a 3-2 win against AC Milan on Saturday’s Serie A clash. Lookman opened scoring for his side in the 38 minute, but was leveled by Olivier Giroud, just before halftime. Controversy surrounded Milan’s equalizer, with Yunus Musah’s challenge on Lookman ignored, leading to a corner that Giroud converted with a powerful header. Meanwhile, Giroud, returning from a suspension, aimed to make an impact in the game, but Atalanta’s defense proved resilient.

Super Eagles’ Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman – Getty image Lookman had a chance to give Atalanta the lead at halftime, but a glaring miss kept the score level. The second half got intensified, with Lookman restoring Atalanta’s lead after a brilliant buildup with De Ketelaere. A vital moment came when Maignan’s crucial saves denied Atalanta a two-goal lead. However, Milan responded with a well-worked goal, as Pulisic assisted Luka Jovic to level the score at 2-2. Davide Calabria’s late red card reduced Milan to 10 men, setting the stage for a dramatic win for the host. In stoppage time, Luis Muriel’s audacious back-heel flick secured Atalanta all three points in the frantic encounter.

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McTominay brace secures crucial win for Manchester United against Chelsea

Scott McTominay delivered a sensational performance with a brace against Chelsea, to ease the pressure on manager Erik ten Hag. His two goals come as a big relief for Ten Hag, who has constantly been under pressure this season, due to United’s inconsistency. Scott McTominay delivered two goals to hand United win over Chelsea – Getty image McTominay found the net in the 19th and 69th minutes, to cancel out a Cole Palmer equalizer just before halftime. The victory is especially crucial for Manchester United following their lackluster performance in the previous game against Newcastle, where they lost 1-0. Ten Hag’s decision to drop Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial in the starting lineup paid off, as both have suffered criticism for their recent displays.

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Ziyech bags brace for Galatasaray, as Onana’s flaws deny United victory in 3-3 thriller

Andre Onana’s flaws denied Manchester United victory against Galatasaray on Wednesday’s Champions League clash. United’s hopes in the Champions League is now hanging in the balance, following a dramatic 3-3 draw against Galatasaray. Erik ten Hag’s squad faces an uphill battle to advance to the last 16, needing a must win against Bayern Munich in the final Group A clash. Early in the game, Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes put the Red Devils ahead, giving the Old Trafford team a strong start. Andre Onana’s flaws deny Manchester United win over Galatasaray – Getty image However, a Hakim Ziyech free-kick slipped past goalkeeper Andre Onana, just before half time. Scott McTominay’s goal added to United’s lead, but Ziyech capitalized on another free-kick, exploiting a fumble by Onana. The Turkish side completed their comeback with a stunning effort from Muhammed Kerem Akturkoglu, leaving United’s hopes in jeopardy.

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Haaland set new record as City salvage late winner, after Openda’s brace in dramatic clash

Erling Haaland became the quickest player in Champions League history to score 40 goals, after his strike against RB Leipzig on Tuesday night. The dramatic encounter showed Pep Guardiola’s tactical strength to turn a potential bad event, into a favourable one. The Etihad club pulled a second-half comeback to secure a 3-2 victory against RB Leipzig, claiming the top spot in their group. The match saw standout performances from Phil Foden, Erling Haaland, and substitute Julian Alvarez, who sealed the win for his his side.

Erling Haaland – Getty image Leipzig stunned City by racing to a two-goal lead in the first half, leaving City’s unbeaten home record in the Champions League under threat. However, Guardiola’s strategic adjustments at halftime, including introducing Alvarez, proved to be a decisive move that helped boost the energy of his team.

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Zimbabwe eyes first win in 42 years as Super Eagles brace for battle

Zimbabwe Warriors gear up to face Nigeria’s Super Eagles for the second match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The clash is slated for 2pm on Sunday (today) at Stade Huye in Rwanda, with Zimbabwe as the host. Both teams, having settled for draws on matchday one, seek to clinch their first victory in the qualifiers. The Super Eagles bagged an unexpected 1-1 draw against Lesotho, while Zimbabwe held Rwanda to a goalless draw.

Nigeria Super Eagles – Getty image The Warriors carry a historic weight into this match, hoping to secure their first win against the Super Eagles in 42 years. Their last win dates back to a friendly game in 1981, in a 2-0 encounter. Subsequently, the Warriors have faced four defeats and claimed two draws in their last six encounters with the three-time AFCON champions. The history includes a goal tally of four for Zimbabwe and 14 conceded against the Nigerian national team. Both teams last clashed in a friendly in 2019, ending in a goalless draw in Asaba, Delta State. Meanwhile, this is the second time the Warriors and Eagles find themselves in the same World Cup qualifying group, with their first meeting going way back to the 2006 tournament. In preparation for the showdown, Bayer Leverkusen winger Nathan Tella secures a spot in Nigeria’s starting lineup, following a 4-3-3 formation chosen by head coach Jose Peseiro. The team will be led by goalkeeper Francis Uzoho, with Terem Moffi from OGC Nice leading the attacking front.

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Brace from Harry Kane secures Bayern Munich 16th consecutive Champions League knockout spot

Bayern Munich earned their place in the Champions League knockout stages for the 16th consecutive season with Harry Kane double. The visitors gave their best, but it was Bayern’s late-game strategy that sealed the match at 2-1. Joshua Kimmich’s free-kick found Harry Kane, whose header secured the lead with just 10 minutes before normal time. The initial offside flag was overturned after a VAR check was carried out. Kane struck again six minutes later, capitalizing on Tel’s assist, sealing tge victory for Bayern.

Kane was also the man of the match – Getty image Despite Galatasaray’s late response through Bakambu, Bayern’s lead was unshaken. The win, coupled with Manchester United’s 4-3 defeat at Copenhagen, saw Bayern to the top of the group, confirming their place in the last 16.

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Dammy Krane brace for diss track for Davido over unpaid debt

Popular singer, Dammy Krane is set to release a Davido diss track titled “Owe B Owe” as he continues to drag him over an alleged debt. It would be recalled that the musician has been dragging his colleague for refusing to pay him for a collaboration they did. Although, OBO has come out to say that even he didn’t make a dime from the song as he noted how he fed and housed him in Atlanta.

Singer, Dammy Krane. Photo Source: Google. However, Dammy Krane has doubled down as he continues to drag Davido. He shared a snippet of a song he is on which is targeted as dissing the Afrobeats singer for being a serial debtor.

The video he shared showed him dancing while the song was heard blaring in the background. Watch the video below:

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