Despite bankrolling an ambitious summer rebuild, Tottenham’s new manager Roberto De Zerbi has come under fierce criticism from pundit Chris Sutton over the club’s sluggish start to the season. Sutton delivered a scathing assessment on BBC Sport, questioning whether De Zerbi is willing to look inward rather than deflect blame onto his players for a […] The post Chris Sutton Demands Roberto De Zerbi Take Responsibility After Tottenham’s Dismal Start appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Both Arsenal and Sunderland have confirmed their lineups ahead of tonight’s Premier League fixture at the Stadium of Light in what promises to be a compelling contest. Mikel Arteta has named the same starting XI that defeated Chelsea last weekend, showing confidence in his side’s form heading into this away fixture. The Gunners arrive at […] The post Arsenal Name Unchanged Starting XI As Jurrien Timber Returns To Bench For Sunderland Clash appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Doma United maintained their unbeaten start to the new season with a convincing 2-0 victory over Enyimba at the Pantami Stadium. Sadiq Rilwan opened the scoring two minutes after the hour mark to give the hosts the lead. Doma United held on to their advantage and continued to control proceedings as they protected their lead. [...] The post NPFL: Doma United Maintain Perfect Start With Win Over Enyimba appeared first on Complete Sports.

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has expressed his frustration following the Blues’ defensive struggles this season. The London giants dropped points for the second straight game on Saturday, as they drew 2-2 with Hull City in Saturday’s league tie at Stamford Bridge. Morgan Rogers opened the scoring in the 7th minute off an assisted by João [...] The post Alonso Laments Chelsea’s Defensive Struggles After Disappointing Draw With Hull appeared first on Complete Sports.

Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has described Erling Haaland as unstoppable, backing the Manchester City striker to potentially break his all-time Premier League scoring record if he remains in England. Shearer called Haaland the perfect centre-forward due to his speed, physical strength, agility, and exceptional movement inside the six-yard box. Read Also:La Liga: Ejuke Helps [...] The post Haaland Is Unstoppable –Shearer appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Andria Bartishvili, with the young talent set to join the club when the deal is finalised in 2027. The announcement was made official through Arsenal’s own channels, signalling the club’s intent to secure promising talent well in advance. Bartishvili represents the kind of long-term recruitment strategy that Arsenal have […] The post Arsenal Confirm Andria Bartishvili Will Join The Club In 2027 appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Falconets head coach Moses Aduku has assured that her team will give everything when they face New Caledonia at the Stadion Miejski ŁKS Łódź on Sunday. New Caledonia, making their debut in the competition, sit at the bottom of Group F after suffering heavy defeats in their opening two matches — a 5-0 loss to [...] The post 2026 U-20 WWC: Falconets Ready For New Caledonia Challenge — Aduku appeared first on Complete Sports.

For the Falconets of Nigeria, the task on Sunday is simple enough. They need to beat New Caledonia to keep their tournament alive. The circumstances surrounding that task, however, are what’s more complicated. Nigeria have collected just one point from their opening two matches after losing 2–0 to Spain and playing out a goalless draw [...] The post EXCLUSIVE: 2026 U-20 WWC — How Falconets Can Unlock New Caledonia, Advance (Data Analysis) appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria international Semi Ajayi was in action as newly promoted Hull City held Chelsea to a 2-2 draw in Saturday’s Premier League match at Stamford Bridge. Ajayi continues to be ever present in the Hull City backline as he was in action for 90 minutes against Chelsea. Hull are now unbeaten in their four Premier [...] The post Ajayi Helps Hull Maintain Unbeaten Run In Premier League After 2-2 Draw At Chelsea appeared first on Complete Sports.

MLS has shattered its own transfer records on both ends of the market in 2026, marking a landmark moment for the league’s global ambitions and financial standing. League clubs collectively spent more than $370 million acquiring players from the international market, surpassing the previous record of $336 million set in 2025. Among the most notable […] The post MLS Breaks Records For Both Incoming And Outgoing Transfers As Robert Lewandowski And Antoine Griezmann Headline New Arrivals appeared first on Gooner Daily.

D.C. United ended a five-match winless streak on Wednesday night with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the Columbus Crew at home. Tai Baribo was the undeniable star of the evening, netting a brace inside the opening 38 minutes to put United firmly in control. The Israeli forward opened the scoring in the 24th minute, and […] The post Tai Baribo Fires Two First-Half Goals To Lift D.C. United Past Columbus Crew And End Winless Run appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Chelsea host Hull City at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon, with the fourth matchweek of the 2026-27 Premier League season delivering one of its most compelling fixtures. Xabi Alonso’s side are looking to bounce back after suffering their first league defeat of the season, a 2-1 loss away to Arsenal last weekend. Chelsea took an […] The post Chelsea Name Cole Palmer In Starting Lineup As Maxence Lacroix Drops To Bench Against Hull City appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Alejandro Garnacho has endured a slow start to life at Aston Villa since completing his move from Manchester United earlier this year. The Argentine winger arrived at Villa Park with considerable expectation, having established himself as one of the more exciting young talents in the Premier League. However, his early performances in claret and blue […] The post Unai Emery Confirms Alejandro Garnacho Transfer Stance Following Difficult Start At Aston Villa appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit has disclosed that the Gunners dodged a bullet by failing to sign Real Madrid forward star Vinícius Júnior, warning that the player’s temperament could have unsettled the dressing room. While acknowledging Vinicius’ immense technical talent, Petit in a chat with Boyle Sports, questioned whether a high-profile personality would fit into Mikel [...] The post Petit: Arsenal Dodged A Bullet By Failing To Sign Vinícius appeared first on Complete Sports.

Manchester City are set to take a short trip to Old Trafford for a blockbuster Manchester derby clash against rivals Manchester United in Premier League 2026/2027 matchday 4 clash on Sunday, 13 September, 2026. The Red Devils are seeking for consecutive derby league victories over their in-form ‘noisy neighbours’ for the first time in 16 [...] The post Man United Vs Man City: Red Devils, Cityzens Set For Manchester Derby Fireworks appeared first on Complete Sports.

Santiago Bueno has left Wolverhampton Wanderers on a loan deal, joining Mexican giants Club America for the remainder of his time away from the club. The Uruguayan defender had been a regular presence in Wolverhampton’s defensive setup since arriving at Molineux, establishing himself as a reliable figure at the back. Club America are one of […] The post Santiago Bueno Departs Wolverhampton Wanderers For Club America Loan Move appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Shooting Stars chairman, Taiwo Lekan Salami, says the players are highly motivated ahead of their away clash against CS Sfaxien in the CAF Confederation Cup, reports Completesports.com reports. Salisu Yusuf’s side will face the Tunisian side in the second leg of their first preliminary-round tie at the Taieb Mhiri Stadium in Sfax on Sunday night. [...] The post CAF Confederation Cup: Shooting Stars Motivated For CS Sfaxien Clash — Salami appeared first on Complete Sports.

The 2026/27 summer transfer window has come and gone, bringing with it the usual frenzy, excitement, drama and suspense. While a host of players seized the opportunity to embark on new challenges at different clubs, teams across Europe also moved swiftly to strengthen their squads ahead of the new season. Nigerian players were not left [...] The post 10 Top Nigerian Footballers Who Switched Clubs In The Summer Transfer Window appeared first on Complete Sports.

Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison has seen another potential summer exit collapse after refusing to accept Vasco da Gama’s proposed contract terms. Vasco had reportedly reached an agreement in principle with Tottenham over a transfer fee of around €20 million for the Brazilian striker. However, the deal fell apart after Richarlison rejected the conditions attached to […] The post Richarlison Rejects Vasco Da Gama Contract Proposal Despite €20m Tottenham Agreement appeared first on Gooner Daily.

For much of 2026, it might be difficult to see anything beneath the disappointment surrounding the Super Falcons and the administrative woes in the Glass House. Nigeria arrived at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations as defending champions, but a quarter-final defeat to Cameroon ended their title defence and forced the team into a play-off [...] The post EXCLUSIVE: Recounting The Super Falcons’ Centurion Journey In Africa appeared first on Complete Sports.

Premier League heavyweights Chelsea have unveiled their new third away kit for the 2026/27 football season. Chelsea made the announcement in a statement on their official website on Saturday. “On sale today and completing the trio of lion-themed launches for our Nike kits for this season, the third kit belongs to those who dare to [...] The post Chelsea Unveil New Third Away Jersey For 2026/27 Season appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has opened up on some of the more unusual preparation techniques he deploys to ensure his squad is ready for anything. The Spaniard deliberately disrupts pre-season routines, interfering with meals, transport arrangements, routes and dressing-room schedules to simulate real-world chaos. His reasoning is straightforward — if players have already experienced disruption […] The post Mikel Arteta Reveals Deliberate Disruption Methods Used To Prepare Arsenal Players For The Unexpected appeared first on Gooner Daily.

AC Milan are reportedly ready to offer Samuel Chukwueze a new contract following the winger’s impressive start to the new season. Chukwueze, who spent last season on loan at Fulham,has enjoyed a new lease of life under manager Ruben Amorim. The 27-year-old Nigeria international has registered two assists in three league appearances for the Rossoneri [...] The post AC Milan Set To Offer Chukwueze New Contract appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) club Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan have announced a long-term partnership with sportswear brand KELME. 3SC disclosed this in a statement on their official X handle on Friday. “Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) and global sportswear brand KELME are proud to announce a landmark long-term partnership, with KELME [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: 3SC Sign Long-Term Partnership Deal With Global Sportswear Brand KELME appeared first on Complete Sports.

Sérgio Conceição has praised Zaidu Sanusi’s pace and ability to cover the left side of the pitch, recalling why he pushed for the Nigerian defender during his time as FC Porto coach, Soccernet.ng reports. The former Porto boss was speaking on a DAZN programme on Thursday when he looked back at the club’s 2-0 Champions […]

Gary Neville has revealed his prediction for the first big derby of the Premier League season as Manchester United host Manchester City at Old Trafford. Michael Carrick’s side have had a topsy-turvy start to the season after falling to a surprise 2-0 defeat to Hull City on the opening day of the season. The Red [...] The post Neville Predicts Man United vs Man City appeared first on Complete Sports.

Gotham FC ended a frustrating three-game winless run on Friday night with an impressive 2-1 victory over Racing Louisville in NWSL action. Norwegian winger Guro Reiten made history in the eighth minute, becoming the first Norwegian player ever to score in National Women’s Soccer League history. Reiten opened the scoring with a composed left-footed finish […] The post Guro Reiten And Jaedyn Shaw Fire Gotham FC Past Racing Louisville In Historic Night appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Enyimba technical adviser Emmanuel Deutsch is confident his side can secure a positive result when they face Doma United in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday three fixture at the Pantami Stadium on Saturday (today), reports Completesports.com. The People’s Elephant are seeking their first victory of the campaign after suffering a defeat to Niger [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Enyimba Boss Deutsch Confident of Positive Result Against Doma United appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigerian athlete Tobi Amusan has disclosed that she is not a robot following her silver-medal performance at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest. Recall that the Nigerian clocked 12.34 seconds to claim the silver medal, finishing behind American hurdler Masai Russell, who won the race in 12.22 seconds. Read Also:Amusan Leads Nigeria’s Quest [...] The post ‘I’m Not A Robot’ –Amusan Reacts After Winning Silver In World Athletics Ultimate Championship appeared first on Complete Sports.

Fantasy Premier League managers face one of the most important weekly decisions as Gameweek 4 captaincy choices can make or break early season rankings. The captain pick doubles a player’s points return, meaning a strong selection can catapult managers up the overall standings in a matter of days. Early season form is a critical indicator […] The post Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 4 Captaincy Options Analysed appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes Manchester United coach Michael Carrick is merely an interim solution for the club and lacks the elite stardust needed to win major trophies. Carragher argues that while Carrick has done a good job stabilizing the club, he serves as a bridge to guide United back to a competitive level rather [...] The post Carrick Merely An Interim Solution For Manchester United –Carragher appeared first on Complete Sports.

Chelsea manager Xavi Alonso has disclosed that Marco Palestra can return before the September 2026 international break, eyeing either the match against Brentford or Bournemouth for his competitive Chelsea debut. Palestra made an excellent impression during the pre-season tour of Australia and Asia, playing both left and right wing-back. Read Also:Arokodare Makes Ajax Goal of [...] The post Alonso Gives Injury Update On Palestra appeared first on Complete Sports.

On behalf of all Nigerians I welcome the delegation from FIFA to Nigeria. I wish them an enjoyable and fruitful stay. I pray that this will be the last time Nigerian football officials shall invite FIFA to the country for the purpose of resolving our self-inflicted domestic problems. Each time we did so (invite them) [...] The post Demystifying And Humanising FIFA! — Odegbami appeared first on Complete Sports.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has expressed his confidence in new signing Alejandro Garnacho, backing the winger to develop significantly at the club. Garnacho made the high-profile move to Villa Park and has quickly attracted attention from supporters and pundits eager to see how he settles into Emery’s system. Emery has built a reputation for […] The post Unai Emery Backs Alejandro Garnacho To Fulfil Potential At Aston Villa appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Halifax Town claimed a commanding 3-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers’ under-21 side in a recent academy development fixture. The result represents a significant win for Halifax Town, who put in a disciplined and clinical performance across the ninety minutes. Wolverhampton Wanderers’ young squad was unable to find a way through the Halifax defence, with the […] The post Halifax Town Defeat Wolverhampton Wanderers Under-21s 3-0 In Academy Fixture appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Coventry City are set to welcome Brighton and Hove Albion in what promises to be a fascinating and competitive fixture at their home ground. The two sides come into this encounter with contrasting recent form, making the outcome difficult to predict with any real certainty. Brighton have established themselves as one of the more progressive […] The post Coventry City Host Brighton And Hove Albion In Highly Anticipated Cup Clash appeared first on Gooner Daily.