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Lady achieves goal of reading 130 books in 2023

A young Nigerian lady defies expectations by achieving a remarkable feat of reading from cover to cover 130 books in the year 2023. Sharing her journey on the microblogging platform X, she captivated audiences with a photo depicting herself surrounded by a diverse array of books spanning fiction to non-fiction.

Accompanying the image was a caption unveiling her impressive reading conquest. The tweet quickly gained viral traction, drawing in thousands of admirers who marvelled at her uncommon accomplishment in an era dominated by digital distractions. Applauded for her unwavering dedication, and genuine passion for reading, she became a source of inspiration for many. Some book enthusiasts expressed their intent to embark on a similar literary journey in the coming year. “Passed my reading goal this year, read a 130 books 😭🙌🏾,” she captioned the post. Her tweet ignited a wave of enthusiasm, motivating numerous individuals to rediscover the joy of reading and immerse themselves in the wonders of books. Watch her review of some books below … Let’s have it 🤍 pic.twitter.com/X0q2HQJiSA — Armah🌺🧚🏽‍♂️ (@xx_howdy) December 29, 2023

Klopp disappointed over VAR decision on Elliott’s goal in Liverpool’s win against Burnley

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has criticized the officials’ decisions during Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Burnley. Klopp said that the decisions are “insane” and “ridiculous”. The Reds won at Turf Moor with goals from Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota, returning them to the top of the Premier League table on Tuesday evening. However, Klopp expressed frustration over two disallowed goals for his team. The on-field referee ruled out Cody Gakpo’s first-half goal due to a foul by Darwin Nunez on Charlie Taylor. VAR upheld the decision, despite Klopp’s belief that it should have been reviewed. Harvey Elliott’s disallowed goal – Getty image In the second half, Harvey Elliott had a goal disallowed as Mohamed Salah was judged to have blocked the goalkeeper, while maintaining an offside position. Klopp argued that VAR missed a push on Salah by Jordan Beyer, which affected the play. Speaking after the game, Klopp left no stone unturned in his criticism of the decisions, stating, “Only somebody who has never played football can make this an offside. “It’s insane when you see that. This man, if he never played football, then it can happen where he might think, ‘Oh, offside rule, let me see, page seven, there’s somebody between him and the goalie…’ That’s a ridiculous decision.” He also questioned the consistency of referee interpretations, saying, “We all watch football and need the referees, but we need them to make the right interpretations of the rules. How can you make in this situation no goal, it’s like, wow.” Despite the contentious calls, Liverpool managed to takeaway all three points from the match, placing them two points ahead of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table.

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Hojlund scores first EPL goal in dramatic comeback for Manchester United against Aston Villa

Rasmus Hojlund emerged as the hero for Manchester United, securing a 3-2 comeback victory against Aston Villa on Tuesday. After falling behind 2-0 within the first 26 minutes, United rallied back to claim a crucial win under the guidance of manager Erik ten Hag. Aston Villa initially took the lead with goals from John McGinn’s free-kick and Leander Dendoncker’s close-range finish, leaving the home crowd in disbelief. However, United refused to be deterred and mounted a spirited comeback in the second half. Rasmus Hojlund scores first EPL goal – Getty image Young talent Alejandro Garnacho led the charge with two quick goals, leveling the score and raising the atmosphere at Old Trafford. The home fans, who have expressed frustration with the team’s performances this season, were now filled with renewed hope and excitement. The defining moment of the game came when Rasmus Hojlund, who had struggled to find the net since his arrival in a £72 million deal, finally broke his Premier League goal drought. His goal sealed the comeback and secured a crucial win for United. Speaking after the match, Hojlund, “It has been a while [waiting for a first league goal] but yes, I am very happy. “I am the happiest man alive right now. You can see from the celebrations as well. Like [Garnacho] said, we believed in ourselves until the very end and got the win today.”

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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 bags goal, assist in Napoli’s 2-1 over Cagliari

Victor Osimhen – Getty image Napoli secured a 2-1 win against Cagliari, with Victor Osimhen stealing the spotlight through a towering header and a thrilling assist. The Stadio Maradona witnessed a delayed kick-off due to strong winds damaging the roof, adding an unusual prelude to the match. Napoli, eager to bounce back from consecutive Serie A losses, faced a challenging Cagliari side who are fresh from a dramatic comeback against Sassuolo. The match began with both teams showing attacking strength, with Osimhen testing Cagliari’s goalkeeper Simone Scuffet and Kvaratskhelia delivering dangerous crosses. Victor Osimhen – Getty image However, Osimhen broke the deadlock with an unstoppable header, only for Cagliari’s Leonardo Pavoletti to level the score with a well-taken goal three minutes later. The decisive moment came when Osimhen exhibited some skill, juggling the ball amidst multiple defenders, and providing an exquisite assist for Kvicha Kvaratskhelia’s goal.

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Newcastle’s 17-year-old scores historic debut goal in 3-0 win against Fulham

Newcastle’s young talent Lewis Miley has now equalled Premier League record with debut goal in his sides 3-0 win against Fulham on Saturday. Miley made a significant impact scoring at St James’ Park, matching a long-standing Premier League record previously held by a former Manchester United player. Despite a challenging season so far for Newcastle, marred by injuries, Miley seems to have made a statement about his prowess. In the second half, with Fulham reduced to ten men following Raul Jimenez’s dismissal, Miley seized the opportunity. Lewis Miley secured his debut goal for Newcastle in the clash against Fulham – Getty image Bruno Guimaraes opened the play, delivering a pass to Miley, who calmly slotted the ball past Bernd Leno into the bottom corner. Miley’s goal not only marked Newcastle’s seventh consecutive home league win but also saw him equal the record for the youngest Premier League goalscorer since Federico Macheda’s memorable goal in 2009. Additionally, he also secured the title of Newcastle’s youngest-ever Premier League goalscorer.

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Newcastle crash out of Champions League, after late Chukwueze goal

Samuel Chukwueze’s late goal clinched Milan’s 2-1 win against Newcastle, securing a third-place finish in Champions League group F. Christian Pulisic scored the opener for the visitors, while Chukwueze who came in as a substitute, completed Milan’s tally, to ensure the victory. However, the win was not enough to help the Italian giants progress in the tournament, as they dropped into the Europa, having finished third in their group, trailing Borussia Dortmund and PSG. Despite Rafael Leao’s return and a makeshift central defense with Theo Hernandez, Milan struggled in the test against inspired Newcastle side. Samuel Chukwueze’s late strike secures AC Milan’s Europa spot – Getty image Joelinton had earlier scored a ferocious strike for the host, to put them ahead. Milan responded in the second half, as Olivier Giroud intelligently set up Pulisic to tap in the equalizer. Goalkeeper Mike Maignan’s heroics, including a decisive save that hit the crossbar, kept Milan in contention.

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Liverpool leapfrog league leaders in frantic Mohamed Salah’s comeback goal, assist against Palace

Mohamed Salah notched his 200th goal for Liverpool, igniting a late comeback that secured a 2-1 victory against Crystal Palace. The match saw Jean-Philippe Mateta give the hosts an unexpected lead from the penalty spot, following a lengthy VAR review. The video assistant referee had earlier overturned a penalty decision for Palace after a four-minute, 31-replay analysis. However, Liverpool’s task was made more manageable when Jordan Ayew received a second yellow card, reducing Palace to ten men. Mohamed Salah ensured a Liverpool victory against Crystal Palace in the away encounter – Getty image Seizing the opportunity, Salah scored a 76-minute leveler, providing his side the opportunity for a comeback. Just one minute into added time, he provided an assist for Harvey Elliott, who struck a superb goal, bringing the Reds to the top of the Premier League table with just one point. The comeback dealt a blow to Arsenal, who had anticipated traveling to Aston Villa with their top-flight lead intact. However, they are now faced with a tough challenge to beat Unai Emery’s men who are third in the Premier League table, and are yet to lose a single home game in their last 14 encounters. Furthermore, the Saturday’s victory marked a historic milestone for Salah, making him the third Liverpool player to reach the 200-goal mark for the club. Salah, who scored his debut goal in the Premier League against Watford in 2017, has become a prolific scorer for Jurgen Klopp, overtaking records and establishing himself among Liverpool’s greats.

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Osimhen’s goal ruled out as Juventus punish wasteful Napoli with Gatti’s goal

Juventus beat Napoli 1-0 in the Serie A encounter – Getty image Federico Gatti delivered Juventus a 1-0 victory against struggling Napoli on Friday night’s Italian Serie A encounter. The match saw Napoli squander many scoring opportunities in the first 45 minutes. Napoli’s Giovanni Di Lorenzo and Matteo Politano tested Wojciech Szczesny early on, but Juventus responded with chances from Dusan Vlahovic and Weston McKennie. Napoli, however, missed a great chance when Khvicha Kvaratskhelia failed to convert a one-on-one opportunity with Szczesny. Juventus beat Napoli 1-0 in the Serie A encounter – Getty image Another golden opportunity came from a Piotr Zielinski free-kick, leading to a fine save by Szczesny denying Di Lorenzo. The second half saw Juventus star Vlahovic hitting the woodwork, before Federico Gatti secured the decisive goal for the Italian giants. Gatti’s header from Andrea Cambiaso’s cross found the back of the net, beating Napoli’s goalkeeper Alex Meret. Despite Napoli’s efforts, including Osimhen finding the net (ruled offside) and late attempts by Di Lorenzo and Politano, Juventus held on for the win. The victory makes it the first time Napoli are facing defeat against Juventus since April 2021, and it comes after Napoli lost to Inter Milan in a 3-0 thriller last weekend.

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Joao Felix’s lone goal hands Barcelona crucial 1-0 win against Atletico Madrid

Barcelona secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid in a tense La Liga encounter, all thanks to loanee Joao Felix. Felix’s goal was the ultimate decider that now puts Barcelona within four points of league leaders Real Madrid. Recall that Felix is on loan from Atletico. He left the club in September, amidst controversies surrounding his stay and playtime. Meanwhile, his excellent chip secured the only goal of the match. Joao Felix scored the only goal in the match – Getty image In the second half, Atletico attempted to mount a comeback, but Barcelona’s defense deterred them. Barcelona’s Raphinha hit the post, and substitute Memphis Depay faced a huge save from a free-kick. Atletico’s Angel Correa also tested Barcelona’s goalkeeper, Inaki Pena, who made a crucial stop. The win by Xavi Hernandez side put them in a promising position in the La Liga title race.

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