Emmanuel Eboue does not have AIDS - Player's agent confirms

Emmanuel Eboue has only abnormal blood values not AIDS according to his agent

Reports claims the right-back was infected but Tekin Birinci has come out to deny them

The abnormal blood values were found during his medical to join Türk Ocağı Limasol

Emmanuel Eboue agent Tekin Birinci has come out to deny reports that his client has contracted AIDS. Reports from Turkey on Monday, October 2 said the former Arsenal star failed his medical at Northern Cypriot team Türk Ocağı Limasol because he was found to have AIDS. Emmanuel Eboue was a popular player at the Emirates. However Birinci told Goal.com that the move is on hold after abnormal blood values were found during the 34-year-old's medical."Eboue signed for a club and, as a normal procedure, we took him for a medical to check him out," Birinci told Goal. "They found abnormal blood values so they didn't issue the license and we took the decision to send him to England to have medical check-ups there. "It's wrong to say at this point he has HIV. Turkish news reports are wrong. I made it Eboue’s situation clear two days ago. Even if it will be true it shouldn't be published like that. "The former Arsenal and Galatasaray defender was punished by FIFA with a year's ban in 2016 after failing to pay his ex-agent €1 million in fees. He had been maintaining his fitness in Hungary as he stepped up his search for a new club.

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Wenger sets target of 10 goals and 5 assists for Alex Iwobi

Arsene Wenger says a player like Iwobi must get at least ten goals and five assists a season

The Arsenal manager says that is what he wants from the Nigerian

Iwobi's last five Premier League goals have all come at the Emirates stadium

Arsenal’s manager Arsene Wenger has set a target of ten goals and five assists this season for Nigerian international Alex Iwobi.The French man made this known after Iwobi found the back of the net in Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion, on Sunday, October 1 at the Emirates stadium. Speaking after the game, Wenger was full of praise for Iwobi, but was quick to set a new target for the youngster. Arsene Wenger scores for Arsenal against Brighton. He said: “He (Iwobi) is the kind of player who has good availability. “We want final balls and goals as well. “A player like him must get 10 goals and 5 or 6 assists, that’s what I want from him." Iwobi has enjoyed a meteoric rise into the first-team picture across the past couple of years and made only his second start of the current campaign in yesterday’s comfortable 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion.His last five Premier League goals have all come at the Emirates stadium.

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Man Utd don't miss Paul Pogba, says Jose Mourinho

Jose Mourinho says his side do not miss Paul Pogba and other injured players

The Frenchman has missed the last five games with United impressing in those games

Marouane Fellaini has impressed in midfield in the 24-year-old's absence so far

Jose Mourinho has warned Paul Pogba that he would have to fight for his spot in the Manchester United team as the Red Devils have impressed in his absence. The Old Trafford side have secured huge wins over Crystal Palace, Southampton and Everton, as well as cup victories over Burton Albion and CSKA Moscow in the Frenchman's absence. Pogba has been injured since Manchester United's first Champions League group game against Basel. Mourinho has now said his side are not as reliant on the France international as some believe, report the Manchester Evening News. Marouane Fellaini has scored three times in Pogba's absence and Mourinho believes the Belgian's impact underlines the trust he has in United's squad members."We never miss the players that are injured," Mourinho said after it was suggested United are not missing Pogba. "That's our way of seeing [it]. They are injured, we don't think about them. It's an opportunity for others, is a moment for others to step up and to get the chance, so I think that's good."When we moan all the time about injuries it looks like we don't trust the other people and we have to."

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Luis Suarez rips shirt after big miss for Barcelona again

Luis Suarez has found the back of the net just twice for Barcelona this season

He got a golden chance to get his third goal of the season in Barcelona 3-0 win over Las Palmas but squandered the opportunity

In anger, Suarez ripped his shirt, and walked off the pitch

Luis Suarez does not seem to be happy with himself after he again failed to find the back of the net in Barcelona 3-0 win over Las Palmas, on Sunday, October 1. After missing a last minute chance, the Uruguayan ripped his jersey, and stormed off the Nou Camp pitch. Lionel Messi had presented the forward a golden opportunity to get his name on the score sheet when threaded the ball through to Suarez in the dying moments of the game, but the Uruguayan dragged the shot way wide of the woodwork.

In anger, ripped his shirt and marched off the pitch, before heading into the dressing room ahead of the final whistle.

He has scored just two goals this season despite scoring 37 times in 51 outings last year. Lionel Messi scored a brace while Sergio Busquets scored his first goal since 2014 as the La Liga giants thumped Las Palmas 3-0.

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We were defeated because of game schedule

Antonio Conte thinks his side lost because of the scheduling of the game

The Italian says he is hapy with the commitment showed by his players

 Kevin De Bruyne's strike condemned the Blues to their second league defeat of the season

Chelsea coach Antonio Conte says he is 'pleased with the commitment' from his player in their lethargic 1 - 0 home defeat to Pep Guardiola's Manchester City. A second half strike from Kevin De Bruyne condemned the Blues to their second league defeat of the season. Despite seeing his players outrun and outclassed tactically, the Italian says he his happy with how the players committed themselves to the cause. Antonio Conte is pleased despite the defeat. He also blamed scheduling of the clash which came just three days after a gruelling Champions League win at Atletico Madrid in midweek. He said: "We gave everything today, I'm happy with the commitment from my players. They had the will to fight against a strong team." "It is logical when you play three games in seven days you risk something. I hope it is not a serious injury for Morata." Conte also revealed that bringing on Willian for the injured Alvaro Morata was simply a tactical decision. The defeat leaves the Blues fourth with 13 points on the tables after seven games. They have played one ahead of Watford and two ahead of Liverpool.

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Arsenal hammer Brighton & Hove

Arsene Wenger men secured a much needed match day seven win when they welcomed newly promoted Brighton and Hove to the Emirates for their Premier League clash on Sunday. Arsenal were buoyed by their Europa League win in mid-week over Belarus giants BATE Borisov. The Gunners started the game brightly as Alexandre Lacazette hit the post in the third minute with a ferocious volley. Lacazette thought he had opened the scoring in the third minute but his shot went off the post. In the ninth minute Alexis Sanchez hit a long range shot which Matt Ryan did well to hold onto in goal. The Gunners constant pressure told as Nacho Monreal hit home with a rebound volley in the 16th minute after attempts from Rob Holding, Kolasicac and Aaron Ramsey were all blocked. The Gunners celebrate the Spaniard's opener. It was the Spaniard's first Premier League goal since March 2013. Brighton thought they had scored when March's long range free-kick hit the post. Shane Duffy's rebound however could not be directed on target. Alex Iwobi doubled the lead in the second half with a thumping shot after Alexis Sanchez found him with a wonderful back heel. Alex Iwobi fired in the second in the 56th minute with a shot. That was how the game ended as Arsene Wenger's side won their fourth consecutive game in all competitions. The Gunners move to fifth place on the log with 13 points from seven games. They could however be overtaken by Liverpool who are seventh with 11 points and have one game to play later in the day 

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Buhari urges armed forces to be loyal to Nigeria

Nigerian armed forces have been urged to remain loyal to the Nation in the face of agitations from various sections of the county

President Buhari said this while addressed troops fighting the Boko Haram terrorists in the northeast 

On those agitating for separation, Buhari dismissed them as noise makers

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday, October 1, charged the armed forces to remain loyal to the Nation in the face of agitations from various sections of the county. The president, who addressed troops fighting the Boko Haram terrorists in the northeast as part activities marking the Nation’s 57th Independence anniversary, said such loyalty was imperative to sustain the nation’s peace and unity. “Even for selfish reasons, your loyalty ought to be to the centre, first. “The security of this nation is in the hands of God and in the hands of the security. “If you don’t stand firm, I assure you if Nigeria doesn’t exist, the first to be insecure are the security agencies because no matter how many parts Nigeria will be divided, nobody will take another general to preside over his country,” Buhari said. On those agitating for separation, Buhari dismissed them as noise makers, adding that he knew much about the nation, having participated in the 30 months civil war which began in 1967 and ended in 1970. “I was involved in civil war for 30 months, I know much about this country. “Those making noise about the stability of this country were not born then. They don’t know what it means to be a nationalist,” he said. To the troops, he said: “I thought the only honour I can present to the military and other stakeholders on this great day is to come and address you, who are in the frontline. “I am pleased with the Nation and responsible opinions from all over the world, congratulating this administration for the progress we have made. “I personally thank the Governor of this state, Borno, Kashim Shettima for his courage throughout the crisis – Boko Haram insurgency.” The president gave the assurance that under his leadership resources would would be made available to support the Armed Forces. He said that unless the nation is secured nobody would be able to pursue his or her business. “I expect in return from you to be loyal and loyalty is from bottom upward, from private to lance corporal, corporal, up to sergeant, generals, service chiefs, otherwise the centre will not hold. “But this centre is determined to hold,” the president said. we had earlier reported hours after addressing the nation as Nigeria marks its 57th Independence anniversary, President Muhammadu Buhari is off to Maiduguri the capital of Borno state.

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