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More pressure on Ten Hag as Man United end 2023 with 2-1 defeat

Manchester United woes continued after a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest on Saturday’s Premier League clash, to end 2023. The away loss leaves manager Erik ten Hag under increasing pressure, as his team continued a lackluster performance. United failed to capitalize on a chance to salvage a point after Marcus Rashford’s goal briefly raised hopes. However, Morgan Gibbs-White’s late winner dashed any hopes of a comeback, leaving United with a bitter defeat. Erik ten Hag face continued pressure as Manchester United woes persist – Getty image The defeat comes at a time when there are speculations about Ten Hag’s future at the club. Despite his earlier optimism about working with new investors INEOS, the manager’s position now appears worse as United’s struggles persist. The Dutch manager’s men showed no real attacking threat throughout the match, apart from Rashford’s goal.

Charles Okocha seeks rematch following boxing match defeat

“I want a rematch, this shit was rigged” – Charles Okocha seeks rematch following boxing match defeat Nigerian actor, Charles Okocha has called for the total cancellation of his recent ring fight with Nigerian singer Portable, citing alleged cheating and an inexperienced referee. Recall that Charles Okocha lost to Portable in a recent match that occurred on the 26th of December.

Nigerian actor, Charles Okocha. Portable was declared the winner by the referee’s decision, meeting the requirements to emerge victorious in the boxing match. Shortly after the result announcement, Charles Okocha expressed grievances against the referee and the match organizers, alleging that Portable removed his boxing gloves during the third round, an action that should have led to immediate disqualification. In a post on his social media page, he said, “How can you give up in the 3rd round when we have 4 rounds? How do you take off your gloves in the third round, leading to total disqualification when the fight hasn’t ended?” “Y’all know this was rigged, with an incompetent referee who knows nothing about boxing rules. Nevertheless, we move on. Rematch coming soon.” WATCH VIDEO: “I want a rematch, this shiiiit was r!gged” – Charles Okocha pic.twitter.com/L1sb9lN4Nl — Olúwadámilọlá (@therealdotun) December 27, 2023

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Nkunku scores debut goal as Chelsea slump to 2-1 defeat against Wolves

Chelsea marked their fourth consecutive away defeat in the Premier League as they suffered a 2-1 setback against Wolves on Christmas Eve. Gary O’Neil’s team secured the win with goals from Mario Lemina in the 51st minute and Matt Doherty in added time of the second half. Meanwhile, Christopher Nkunku also scored his first Premier League goal in added time for Chelsea, but it proved to be a mere consolation. The loss sees Chelsea currently placed tenth in the Premier League table, as they struggle to find consistent form in their away fixtures.

Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku – Getty image Despite their recent success in the Carabao Cup, with a penalty shootout win against Newcastle to reach the semi-finals, Chelsea’s league performances have been nothing but disappointing. The match at Molineux was characterized by missed opportunities for Chelsea, including a notable miss by Raheem Sterling in a promising attacking situation during the first half. Mauricio Pochettino’s side has been struggling to secure points in recent league fixtures, with their last league win dating back to November 6 in a 4-1 victory over Tottenham.

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Osimhen, Politano bag red cards in Napoli’s 2-0 defeat to Roma

Roma sealed a 2-0 win over Napoli in a heated clash, with Lorenzo Pellegrini breaking the deadlock in the second half with a volley. However, the game was marred by controversies as Napoli ended the game with nine men after Matteo Politano and Victor Osimhen were sent off. The match began with a sense of urgency from both sides, with Roma eager to climb back up the Serie A table. Napoli’s frustrations escalated as Matteo Politano was shown a straight red card in the 66th minute for an altercation with Roma’s Nicola Zalewski.

Roma boss Mourinho speaking to Osimhen in the match – Getty image The situation worsened for Napoli when Victor Osimhen received his second yellow card in the 87th minute, reducing Napoli to nine men. Despite being a man down, Napoli continued to push forward, but Roma’s defense was impenetrable. The match was effectively sealed in stoppage time when Romelu Lukaku combined with Evan Ndicka to score Roma’s second goal, securing the victory for the home side.

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Everton suffer 2-1 defeat to Tottenham after incredible run of form

Everton suffered 2-1 defeat to Tottenham, ending their month-long run of form, courtesy of goals from Richarlison and Son Heung-min. The duo fired Spurs into the top four of the Premier League, boosting their hopes in the title race. Tottenham defeat Everton 2-1 – Getty image Richarlison’s opening goal in the first half set the tone for the match, while Son’s goal further ensured the sides victory. Despite Everton’s efforts, including a disallowed goal and a late goal from Andre Gomes, Tottenham managed to hold on to their lead. The match also had its share of VAR controversy, with the disallowed goal by Everton.

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Manchester United suffer worse run in 93 years in 2-0 defeat to West Ham

Manchester United’s woes continued as they suffered a 2-0 defeat against West Ham, marking their 13th loss of the season before Christmas. The defeat is Erik Ten Hag’s side’s worse low since 1930, as the manager’s faces serious threat to his job. The team’s struggles in front of goal have been evident since start of the season, with their attackers managing to score only four goals in the Premier League. The lack of firepower was evident once again as they failed to find the net against West Ham. Manchester United suffer their 13th loss of the season against West Ham – Getty image On the other hand, West Ham took the lead in the 72nd minute when Jarrod Bowen capitalized on a ball from Lucas Paqueta. Mohammed Kudus then doubled their lead with a well-placed shot into the bottom corner. Manchester United have now lost eight of their Premier League games this season, and 13th across all competitions.

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Manchester United’s Europa dreams shattered in 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich

Manchester United have crashed out of the Champions League following a 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich in front of their home fans. The Red Devils who had pinned their hopes on a victory against the German powerhouse and a favourable result in Galatasaray’s clash with Copenhagen, have now been disappointed all round. Erik ten Hag’s squad struggled to make an impact in the game, and Kingsley Coman scored a 70th-minute strike to hand United a last-place finish in Group A. Harry Kane’s brilliance set the tone for Coman’s finish, having delivered a sublime pass. Manchester United crash out of Champions League – Getty image The defeat marked United’s 15th conceded goal in the group stage, the highest among English teams in the elite European tournament. It also means they won’t make it for the Europa League, as they finished button of the group. Instead, Galatasaray will take the position.

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Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich suffer historic 5-1 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt

Bayern Munich faced their first Bundesliga defeat of the season in a humiliating 5-1 loss against Eintracht Frankfurt. The reigning champions who are seeking their 12th consecutive German league title, were dismantled in an unexpected manner. Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich suffered humiliating 5-1 in the Saturday’s encounter Despite the £100 million summer signing of England captain Harry Kane from Tottenham, the star striker endured a forgettable afternoon, managing just three shots, none of which found the target. At half-time, Bayern found themselves trailing 3-1 deficit, marking their worst score at the break in nearly two decades. The defeat leaves Bayern trailing three points behind league leaders Bayer Leverkusen, who could extend their lead to six points on Sunday.

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I take full responsibility for the defeat

Chelsea defender Thiago Silva has taken full responsibility for the Blues humiliating 4-1 defeat to Newcastle on Saturday. Newcastle delivered a sensational performance against the West Londoners during the encounter, scoring two goals in 90 seconds. The match also saw Chelsea captain Reece James pick two yellow cards that amounted to a red, reducing Chelsea to 10 men. But Silva in a post-match interview, has begged Chelsea fans to forgive him and the entire team for putting up an underwhelming performance against the Magpies.

Thiago Silva apologizes to Chelsea fans after Newcastle defeat – Getty image “I’m devastated. It wasn’t a good day for us. I would like to apologize to everyone for the defeat, especially to my teammates who believe in me and support me every day. “I take full responsibility. Let’s gather strength and come back stronger,” he added. Reacting to Silva’s apology, some Chelsea fans on X encouraged him, recalling how much he has helped the team before now. One said, “You’ve got no need to apologise for making those mistakes, you’ve saved the team so many times. We didn’t do enough as a team to save you today,,, you’re still our leader and legend. We love you.” He also had the support of another who said, “To err is human to forgive is divine
We love you Thiago
Regardless.”

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Arsenal intrigued as Havertz scores in new role in Germany’s 3-2 defeat to Turkey

Kai Havertz, a typical forward, played as a left-back and scored just four minutes into the friendly match between Germany and Turkey. Although Germany lost the match 3-2, Havertz unusual position in the Saturday encounter was the talking point, leaving Arsenal fans wondering if he could be handed the same position in Mikel Arteta’s team. Havertz who made a £65 million move from Chelsea to Arsenal during summer, has struggled to find his usual form in his new club. He has so far contributed just one goal and one assist in 19 appearances this season. Kai Havertz celebrates goal after scoring in opening four minutes – Getty image However, German national team coach Julian Nagelsmann who had other plans for the player, decided to deploy the 24-year-old in an unfamiliar left-back role, which relatively payed off. Explaining the tactical move, Nagelsmann said, “Kai won’t always be in this position. I have a great idea, he’s an exceptionally good footballer. This is a very good option. He won’t always play as a classic left-back.” Expressing their excitement, Arsenal fans on social media started making such comments like “Over to you Arteta”.

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