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EPL: Arsenal eye top spot as Newcastle seek to avoid back-to-back defeats

The stage is set for the Premier League match of the weekend when Arsenal will host Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday evening.

Both teams head to the game after losing their last Premier League matches.

Arsenal lost 2-1 against Manchester City, while Newcastle also lost 2-1 against Bournemouth.

The last time both teams met in the reverse fixture last September, the Gunners won 2-1 against the Magpies at St. James’ Park.

Arsenal currently sit in the second position on the Premier League table and will go top ahead of Man City if they beat Newcastle, who sit in 14th position, today.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has already said in his pre-match press conference that Bukayo Saka will be in the squad for the game after recovering from an Achilles injury that has kept him out of our last five games, while Riccardo Calafiori could also be back in contention.

However, Arteta will be without Jurrien Timber, who is still recovering from a groin problem he sustained against Everton last month, while Mikel Merino is out with the foot injury he sustained back in January.

For Newcastle manager, Eddie Howe, he will be without his star player, Anthony Gordon, who has been ruled out with a hip injury, while Tino Livramento’s season could be over after damaging a hamstring against Bournemouth last weekend.

Joelinton is suspended after picking up his 10th yellow card of the season against Bournemouth, while Fabian Schar and Emil Krafth remain out long-term with knee injuries.

Captain Bruno Guimaraes trained all week and could be in action for How’s side against the hosts.

EPL: Arsenal eye top spot as Newcastle seek to avoid back-to-back defeats

Why I can’t complain about downsides of fame, success – Don Jazzy

Ace producer and music executive Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has revealed that he is always careful about complaining about the downsides of fame and success.

Speaking in a recent episode of the Keeping It Real With Jima podcast, Jazzy disclosed that he is afraid that God might take away his fortune if he starts complaining about the downsides.

The host asked: “What’s something success gave you that you actually didn’t want?”

Don Jazzy replied: “I like everything that God gave me. Obviously, there are sometimes that you just wish that somethings were different. But I’m not wishing for anything different, I’m just saying before God will now decide to adjust my life [laughs].”

The Mavin boss said he would love to be richer in his next life, stressing that he wants to impact more lives but is financially constrained.

Why I can’t complain about downsides of fame, success – Don Jazzy

Turkey: Osimhen cleared to face Fenerbahçe in Istanbul derby

Victor Osimhen has been cleared for Sunday’s intercontinental derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe.

Osimhen played with a protective arm brace in Galatasaray’s Turkish Cup defeat to Gençlerbirliği on Wednesday.

Fenerbahçe however filed a formal complaint to the Turkish FA, protesting that the protective gear could be dangerous to opponents.

Their request was however turned down as the brace was medically acquired, and approved after consultations with football authorities.

Galatasaray, and Fenerbahçe battled to a 1-1 draw in their first meeting this season.

Sunday’s clash could decide the Turkish Lig title.

Leaders Galatasaray hold a four-point advantage over nearest rivals Fenerbahçe.

Turkey: Osimhen cleared to face Fenerbahçe in Istanbul derby

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