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Tottenham Vs Man Utd Preview: Team News, Head-to-head

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As Tottenham Hotspur host Manchester United, their defender Cristian Romero has been passed fit after being forced off with a head injury against Brentford. So expect fireworks in the Tottenham vs Man Utd tie.

Rodrigo Bentancur, Fraser Forster, Bryan Gil and Ryan Sessegnon are still sidelined.

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Also, Manchester United are expected to have Lisandro Martinez available despite him going off at half-time against Wolves on Monday.

They remain without Tom Heaton, Rasmus Hojlund, Tyrell Malacia, Kobbie Mainoo and Amad Diallo.

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Tottenham’s only victory in their last nine league games against Manchester United was a 6-1 away win in October 2020.

The Red Devils have won twice and drawn twice at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – they and Liverpool are the only sides yet to lose a Premier League match there.

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Man Utd’s total of 39 wins in 62 Premier League matches against Spurs is a joint record for the most victories against an opponent in the competition.

It matches United’s tally against Everton.

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Spurs won their first five league fixtures at home last season but recorded just seven victories in their remaining 14 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Their solitary home draw came against Manchester United.

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They lost eight of their 10 matches last season against the teams that finished in the top five of the table. They only picked up points in home matches versus the two Manchester clubs (1-0 v Manchester City and 2-2 against Manchester United).

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Spurs have conceded at least twice in 21 of their 39 Premier League games since the start of last season, second only to Nottingham Forest, who have done so on 22 occasions.

The team that began on the opening weekend had an average age of 25 years and 65 days. Last season’s starting line-up was, on average, the third oldest in the top flight, aged 27 years and 356 days.

Ange Postecoglou was unbeaten in all 38 of his home league matches as manager of Celtic, with his team scoring 113 goals in those games.

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Manchester United have won their opening Premier League away match in just one of the last five seasons, beating Brighton 3-2 in 2020.

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They are aiming to win their opening two league fixtures for the first time since the 2017-18 season under Jose Mourinho.

The Red Devils lost eight Premier League away matches in 2022-23, equalling a club record.

The solitary point they earned out of a possible 24 in away games last season against the teams that finished in the top nine came in a 2-2 draw at Tottenham.

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United are in danger of losing their opening away league fixture in consecutive seasons for the first time since 1980-81 and 1981-82.

Their first match on the road last term ended in a 4-0 defeat at Brentford.

The Red Devils have won just one of their last nine top-flight fixtures in London. They had avoided defeat in each of their previous 13 such games in the capital.
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Edo Athletics Association Gets New Chairman; Charged To Bring In Fresh Ideas

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Mr. Onome Obruthe, has been inaugurated as the new Chairman of the Edo State Athletics Association; just as he was charged to bring in fresh ideas to the association.

inaugurating the chairman and other exco, Chairman, Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, described the appointment as strategic and timely, adding that its signals a fresh chapter for track and field development in the state.

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In a statement made available to newsmen by his Media Officer, Edoko Wilson Edoko, Enabulele was quoted as saying, “Today marks the beginning of a new era for athletics in Edo State.

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“We are determined to see Edo return to the top as a powerhouse for track and field. Our target is clear: we must win big at Enugu 2026 and beyond,” he declared.

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Charging the new chairman, Enabulele emphasized, “Mr. Obruthe, as you take this role, remember you are stepping in as both a leader and a key sponsor. Seek partnerships, bring in fresh ideas, and rally stakeholders. We at the Commission are fully behind you.”

He further noted that performance would be closely monitored: “We will implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to track our progress. Accountability and results will guide our collective efforts.”

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In his acceptance speech, Mr. Onome Obruthe thanked the state government for the confidence reposed in him, pledging his best to reposition athletics.

I am truly honoured by this responsibility. I promise to reposition athletics in Edo and build an environment where talent can thrive. I urge our coaches and athletes to get ready for a new era of discipline, growth, and results,” he said.

Obruthe added, “My focus will be on talent discovery, improved training programmes, welfare for athletes and coaches, and attracting meaningful sponsorships that will lift Edo athletics to new heights.”

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With these renewed commitments, Edo State continues to position itself as a pacesetter in sports development, capacity building, and talent management — truly living up to its reputation as the Home of Champions.

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Edo Commits To Sports Development, Grassroots Talent Discovery – Enabulele

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The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has restated Edo State’s unwavering commitment to sports development and grassroots talent discovery.

He expressed the state’s commitment when he attended the 2025 Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Training Cam at Gymnastics Hall, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City.

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The training was organized by the Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria (GFN) in collaboration with the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG) and the Union Africaine de Gymnastique (UAG).

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Speaking at the event, Enabulele said, “Hosting this training camp in Edo shows the confidence the gymnastics community has in our state as a leading hub for sports in Nigeria. This initiative is not just about theory — it’s about empowering our coaches to develop the next generation of champions.”

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While presenting certificates of participation to the coaches, he added, “I urge every coach here to put this new knowledge to work immediately. Take it to the grassroots, build capacity, and help us put Nigerian gymnastics on the world map.”

Enabulele also commended the Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria for choosing Edo as host, describing it as a vote of confidence in the state’s sports-friendly policies.

“We will continue to invest in training, facilities, and people. This is the only way to sustain excellence and produce athletes who can compete globally,” he stressed.

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WAFCON: Ihezuo Strikes Late As Nigeria Edge Botswana To Reach Quarter-finals

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Substitute Chinwendu Ihezuo came off the bench to score a dramatic 89th-minute winner as Nigeria sealed a 1-0 win over Botswana in their Group B clash at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Thursday.

Nigeria looked set for a frustrating evening until Ihezuo met a low cross from Esther Okoronkwo and tapped home at the back post for her second goal of the tournament.

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The result, secured at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca, confirmed the Super Falcons’ place in the quarter-finals.

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Despite being overwhelming favourites, the nine-time champions struggled to break down a resilient Botswana side and their outstanding goalkeeper, Sedilame Boseja.

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The Super Falcons were wasteful in front of goal for much of the contest, with Asisat Oshoala and Toni Payne both missing first-half chances. Botswana came close to a shock lead through Balothany Johannes and Laone Moloi, whose efforts tested Nigeria goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie.

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