Tag: ARSENAL

Super League fallout: Twitter users urge billionaire, Dangote to take over Arsenal FC

Aminu Imam

Arsenal fans are calling on Nigerian billionaire and Africa’s richest person, Aliko Dangote to launch a takeover of the club. Many fans were miffed by the club’s decision to join the European Super League, (ESL), alongside five other Premier League clubs, three Italian and three Spanish clubs. Arsenal, as well as Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool, however, confirmed their exit from the competition on Tuesday. Arsenal described its earlier endorsement of the league as a “mistake” and apologised in a statement published on its website. Many fans…

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Aubameyang’s brace gives Arsenal win over Newcastle

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang struck twice as Arsenal defeated Newcastle United 3-0 in the English Premier League (EPL) match played at the Emirates Stadium. The victory for Arsenal condemned Steve Bruce’s side to a ninth game without a win in all competitions. Aubameyang fired the Gunners ahead in the 50th minute, finishing off a counter-attack, running at the Newcastle defence and then blasting home a powerful left-foot drive at the near post. Ten minutes later Bukayo Saka made it 2-0 with a confident slot home after good work down the left flank…

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