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Yakubu hopes to make China Guangzhou debut

Nigeria international Yakubu Aiyegbeni says he is in good condition and hopes to make his debut for his new Chinese club in Sunday’s Guangzhou derby. The 29-year-old striker was officially unveiled by Guangzhou Fuli on Wednesday and told reporters he … read more »

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Nigerian Yakubu considering his options

Nigeria international Yakubu Aiyegbeni may have played his last match for relegated Blackburn Rovers. The 29-year-old has told BBC Sport that he is not keen on playing in the Championship, after Rovers dropped out of the top flight. Yakubu was … read more »

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Blackburn Rovers relegated

Blackburn Rovers were relegated on Monday night with rain, tennis balls and relentless derision falling on their beleaguered manager Steve Kean. Whatever Kean’s limitations, it was a disgrace that Rovers’ owners, the Venky’s, did not turn up for this brutal … read more »

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Reading eye Nigerian Yakubu

Reading are understood to have put Aiyigbeni Yakubu at the top of their summer shopping list – ahead of former favourite Kevin Doyle. Royals boss Brian McDermott is already scouring the continent on the lookout for new signings and clubs … read more »

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Man United five points clear, Blackburn into the bottom three

This was not a performance of champions; but it was the mark of one. Manchester United earned the victory that extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table to five points. With seven games left it is … read more »

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Premier League Live Updates: Man. City v Blackburn

Although the visitors have struggled to get a foothold in the league, they have already won at Old Trafford this season and will be hoping for a similar shock in this game. Manchester City have a full squad to choose … read more »

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ODEMWINGIE Targets Three Points Against Newcastle

Nigeria striker Peter Odemwingie hopes West Bromwich Albion can take ‘positivity’ from the Blackburn victory on to the field at Newcastle on Wednesday. Odemwingie, who scored Albion’s late winner against Rovers, believes Wednesday’s trip will be a tough test. He … read more »

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Chealse, Arsenal won while Man City suffer another defeat

If Manchester City want to be taken seriously as top four, let alone title, contenders, this is the sort of match they need to not just win, but win convincingly. It started promisingly enough, with a first Premier League goal … read more »

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