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Fulham 1-2 Aston Villa

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Fulham 1-2 Aston Villa

Fulham 1-2 Aston Villa. Ollie Watkins scored twice as Aston Villa returned to the Premier League’s top four with a narrow victory at Fulham.

Jacob Ramsey pinched the ball off Willian after a poor throw-in from Antonee Robinson and set up Watkins who slotted Villa into a 23rd-minute lead.

And the England forward deservedly doubled his tally when he buried Youri Tielemans’ through-ball just after the restart.

The hosts were gifted a way back into the match as Rodrigo Muniz capitalised on a mix-up between Villa keeper Emiliano Martinez and defender Clement Lenglet.

Martinez was then called into two fine saves in second-half injury time as Unai Emery’s side held on.

They now sit fourth in the table after rivals Tottenham were beaten 2-1 by Wolves on Saturday.

It is no secret that Aston Villa have not had the start to 2024 the club would have wanted.

After missing out on a chance to go top of the Premier League on Boxing Day, Villa have lost four of their past 10 matches in all competitions, and had slipped down to fifth in the league table.

The visitors started brightly with Tielemans, in for the injured Boubacar Kamara, setting up Watkins, only for his goal to be ruled offside in the first two minutes.

After the forward’s opener, Leon Bailey struck the crossbar with a curling effort and Tielemans was denied by Fulham keeper Bernd Leno when through on goal.

Alex Moreno also had a first-half headed finish ruled out for a tight offside, timing his run a fraction too early to meet Watkins’ flick on.

The England striker had a superb game and has now scored 19 goals in all competitions this season. He had come into Saturday’s match with just two goals from his past 10 games.

Villa, now two points clear of Tottenham in fifth, face Nottingham Forest at home in their next match next Saturday.

Fulham were the creators of their own downfall at Craven Cottage, and were unable to follow their fine win over Bournemouth last week.

Robinson’s sloppy throw-in set up Villa’s first, and poor defending enabled their second.

Minutes before the opener, Tim Ream had a goal disallowed for offside when he rounded the keeper after Joao Palhinha’s flick-on.

Muniz, who scored his fourth goal in three games, looked dangerous from crosses into the box and halved the deficit in the 63rd minute after Martinez and Lenglet hesitated following a low Robinson cross.

Buoyed by that strike, Fulham pushed for an equaliser with Harry Wilson volleying wide and Alex Iwobi, back from Africa Cup of Nations action, having a shot saved by the feet of Martinez.

And the Argentine goalkeeper made up for his earlier error, brilliantly racing off his line to deny former Villa forward Adama Traore in injury time.

Fulham, who are away to Manchester United in their next match, will be without Palhinha, who will now serve a two-match ban after picking up his 10th yellow card of the season.

source – BBC

Burnley 0-5 Arsenal

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Burnley 0-5 Arsenal

Burnley 0-5 Arsenal. Bukayo Saka scored twice as Arsenal continued their blistering goalscoring form to thrash Burnley and close the gap at the top of the Premier League to two points.

Following their 6-0 win at West Ham last week Arsenal were soon among the goals again, captain Martin Odegaard opening the scoring on four minutes with a crisp strike into the bottom corner after Gabriel Martinelli’s pass.

Saka converted from the spot after Lorenz Assignon fouled Leandro Trossard in the box.

The England forward got his second just after the restart, latching on to a clever Odegaard pass then cutting inside and rifling a shot into the roof of the net.

Kai Havertz’s scuffed effort was blocked in the box but Trossard was alert to curl in for his third goal in as many league games.

Jakub Kiwior’s long throw down the line then found an unmarked Havertz, who ghosted in behind the defence and drilled past home goalkeeper James Trafford to complete a comprehensive win for the Gunners.

Arsenal, who have 21 goals in five straight wins, move two points behind leaders Liverpool, while Burnley remain in the relegation zone.

And the in-form Gunners may even have scored more at Turf Moor, with Trossard going close on two occasions before he eventually found the net.

Havertz continually caused problems by picking up pockets of space with his movement off the ball while Saka, Trossard and Martinelli interchanged in the box to regularly threaten.

Burnley were comprehensively beaten after putting in a dismal display at home, with manager Vincent Kompany watching despondently in the stands because of a touchline ban.

The Clarets did not attempt a shot on target in a match for the first time since Boxing Day and were under pressure from the first minute.

Kompany’s side have conceded 26 first-half goals in 25 games, more than any other team in the Premier League this season.

Being caught out by a long throw for Arsenal’s fifth goal and failing to track Havertz’s run into the box summed up the woeful defending that means Burnley – seven points from safety – are fighting against the odds to remain in the division.

To compound their misery, midfielder Aaron Ramsey was stretchered off after suffering a seemingly serious knee injury and requiring oxygen in the 63rd minute.

source – BBC

Brentford 1-4 Liverpool

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Brentford 1-4 Liverpool

Brentford 1-4 Liverpool. Mohamed Salah scored on his return from injury as Liverpool beat Brentford to open up a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League.

Darwin Nunez put Liverpool ahead with a superb chip before Alexis Mac Allister poked in a second at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Salah, back from a hamstring problem sustained on Egypt duty at the Africa Cup of Nations, got on the scoresheet with a crisp finish.

Ivan Toney pulled a goal back for Brentford, but Cody Gakpo added the gloss for Liverpool with a late goal.

Manchester City and Arsenal will move back to within two points of Liverpool later on Saturday if they beat Chelsea and Burnley respectively.

The only sour points for Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp were more additions to a lengthening injury list.

Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota limped off before half-time, while Nunez was substituted at the interval.

This was a victory which oozed class as Liverpool, who might have identified this as a potentially tricky assignment, bid to win a 20th league title.

Nunez delivered its standout moment as he broke clear to latch on to Jota’s header and then produced a breathtaking finish.

The Uruguayan audaciously chipped the ball over Mark Flekken as the goalkeeper narrowed the angle.

It is easy to envisage Nunez as the architect of chaos, inferring much of what he does is instinctive rather than calculated.

Yet here he showed here his intelligence and composure to set Liverpool on their way.

Klopp and his coaching staff have undoubtedly polished a player who was a rough diamond when he signed for £64m from Benfica in 2022.

Liverpool’s Anfield showdown with City on 10 March hangs ominously on the horizon.

It feels somewhat inevitable that Nunez and City striker Erling Haaland will be the central characters leading into that encounter.

Salah’s return – he replaced the injured Jota in the 44th minute for his first appearance since New Year’s Day – was a huge plus point for Liverpool.

He initially looked a little rusty, failing to anticipate a Luis Diaz cut-back inside the six-yard box and also dragging a shot wide from a good position.

It was not long, though, until he clicked back into gear.

After the impressive Mac Allister produced a deft finish, Salah effectively made the points safe.

His trickery and pace left were too much for defender Ben Collins, before he angled a finish beyond Flekken, and there was still time for Salah to provide an assist for Gapko.

Salah has now scored and assisted in 30 different Premier League games. Only Wayne Rooney (36), Thierry Henry (32) and Alan Shearer (31) have done so more often.

Despite Salah’s return, Liverpool fans will wait nervously on the fitness for Jones, Jota and Nunez as they joined Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dominik Szoboszlai, Alisson and Thiago Alcantara among those on the injury list.

Klopp says he is not sure on the extent of Jones’ injury, but acknowledged that Jota’s “doesn’t look good at all” and Nunez “felt something” before his withdrawal.

Liverpool could face Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final on 25 February without some of their key personnel.

source – BBC

Minnie Dlamini is once again talking about her ex-boyfriend Itumeleng Khune

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Media personality Minenhle “Minnie” Dlamini has found herself on the social media trends list once against after talking about her ex-boyfriend and Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper, Itumeleng Khune.

This came after The Honeymoon actress was announced on Thursday as the roastee for the Showmax and Laugh Africa Comedy Festival roast. Talking about the upcoming comedy roast, Minnie told Sunday World that nothing is off the table. She shared that she expects to be roasted about her career and her personal life, including her divorce and previous relationships.

 

Minnie further said that one of the craziest things she’s heard about herself was that Khune paid lobolo for her when he did not.

“The most outlandish thing to date is the claim that Khune paid lobola for me is still the most wild thing. People have really gone out of their way to say some really crazy stuff about me. I don’t think there is anything that I have not heard,” she said. Khune and Minnie dated from 2011 to 2014. She went on to marry TV producer Quinton Jones in 2017, with whom she shares a three-year-old son named Netha Makhosini Jones. The couple are currently in the process of a divorce.

Minnie Dlamini

On the other hand, Khune went on to date multimillionaire, Shauwn “MaMkhize” Mkhize’s stepdaughter, Sbahle Mpisane. After their break up, he married his wife Siphelele Makhunga in a traditional wedding in 2022. The couple shares two daughters. Minnie Dlamini must accept the reality that Khune is a married man now and move on with her life. She cannot continue to use Khune’s name to gain attention and relevance.

“What I find annoying is her using Khune’s name, a married man to promote a show that she will feature in. She knows that Khune has a massive following owing to the fact that he is footballer for one of the biggest team in SA.

Source: The southafrican

In other news – Sophie Ndaba is back to operating her wedding planning company

Sophie Ndaba is reclaiming her space in the events and wedding planning industry. The star was forced to close down her business due to health issues just before Covid-19.

Sophie Ndaba

She has since made a full recovery and is making a comeback. Read more

DBN Gogo’s new boyfriend revealed

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DBN Gogo’s new boyfriend revealed

DBN Gogo’s new boyfriend revealed. DBN Gogo is rumored to be in a relationship with Adulting actor Bu ‘Fancy Face’ Mthembu. In viral photos, the alleged couple were seen kissing, and a majority of people believed that the DJ is the one in the photos with the actor.

DBN Gogo

Since DBN Gogo and Focalistic’s relationship ended, the two went private about their love lives; however, the Amapiano singer is believed to be in a relationship with Pabi Cooper.

 

DBN Gogo

Source: News365

In other news – Thembi Seete’s secrets to looking radiant

Thembi Seete is still as timeless as ever and a South African gem. The actress and musician celebrated her 46th birthday last but doesn’t look a day over 30.

Thembi Seete

 

Her good looks have baffled many social media users for years, and they just can’t help but wonder what her secret is. Read more

Thembi Seete’s secrets to looking radiant

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Thembi Seete is still as timeless as ever and a South African gem. The actress and musician celebrated her 46th birthday last but doesn’t look a day over 30. Her good looks have baffled many social media users for years, and they just can’t help but wonder what her secret is.

The Gomora actress often finds herself trending as social media users discuss how great she looks. The star recently revealed how she manages to age as gracefully as she does. Not everyone ages like fine wine but local media personality Thembi Seete does. The South African entertainer is well over 40 but looks as young as ever.

Thembi Seete

Thembi is often trending on social media as South Africans praise her for taking such wonderful care of herself. Many also asked what fountain of youth she was drinking from because she is truly one of a kind. The star has also managed to stay scandal-free after all these years – something many celebs can’t say they’ve done. The actress recently shared with TshisaLive what her secret to looking great is. According to her, she eats well and gets enough rest.

Thembi Seete

“It’s a matter of enjoying your inner youth and taking care of yourself by eating healthily and getting enough rest,” she told the publication. She also advised ladies — and gents who wear makeup — not to go to bed with the products on your skin. The star also revealed that she visits skin clinics which helps keep her skin firm and youthful.

Thembi Seete

According to the mom of one, the treatments help to make her face look radiant. Aside from that, she also dabbled in non-surgical rhinoplasty to fix her nose, and laser treatment to remove her dermatosis papulosa nigra (DPN) marks.

Source: News365

In other news – Nonku Williams believes her ex RD used muthi on her

Real Housewives of Durban (RHOD) star Nonku Williams is back on our screens and as usual leaving viewers shocked. As Season five of the reality show kicked off, the businesswoman discussed her shortlived relationship with Dumisani Ndlanzi who she calls Rough Diamond or RD.

Nonku Williams

Last year, their whirlwind romance came to an end after she accused him of scamming her. Read more

 

Nonku Williams believes her ex RD used muthi on her

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Nonku Williams believes her ex RD used muthi on her

Real Housewives of Durban (RHOD) star Nonku Williams is back on our screens and as usual leaving viewers shocked. As Season five of the reality show kicked off, the businesswoman discussed her shortlived relationship with Dumisani Ndlanzi who she calls Rough Diamond or RD. Last year, their whirlwind romance came to an end after she accused him of scamming her.

Nonku Williams

And now the star has shared how she believes RD used muthi on her because he is not the type of guy she usually goes for. The new season of Real Housewives of Durban has just started and is already leaving social media users buzzing.

Nonku Williams

The first episode kicked off with Nonku Williams discussing her relationship with Dumisani Ndlanzi aka RD.

Source: News365

In other news – Sophie Ndaba revives her wedding business

Sophie Ndaba revives her wedding planning company after shutting down due to her health issues.

Sophie Ndaba

 

 

 

The actress’ health is back and she’s also working on topping the wedding planning industry with her business. I didn’t have the energy and I couldn’t think and be creative but now am fit both emotionally and physically,” she told Zimoja. Read more

Sophie Ndaba revives her wedding business

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Sophie Ndaba revives her wedding planning company after shutting down due to her health issues. The actress’ health is back and she’s also working on topping the wedding planning industry with her business. I didn’t have the energy and I couldn’t think and be creative but now am fit both emotionally and physically,” she told Zimoja.

Sophie Ndaba

“I am grateful for the opportunity to start over. I have learned from my past mistakes and am now focused on providing the best service to my clients,” she said. Events evolve just like fashion, there are always new trends, and am busy with that. Sophie further talked about another business that she just started.

Sophie Ndaba

“I have started a new company called Sophie on Wellness where I teach people how to lead a healthy lifestyle. Throughout my journey to recovering, I have been getting requests from people wanting to know what my secret is,” she said.

Source: News365

Murdah Bongz dedicates a post to his two daughters, Kairo Forbes and Asante

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Murdah Bongz dedicates a post to his two daughters, Kairo Forbes and Asante

Murdah Bongz dedicates a post to his two daughters, Kairo Forbes and Asante. The South African star has been dragged several times due to his relationship with DJ Zinhle, involving the Forbes family.

However, he’s snubbed the noise and focused on loving his wife, kids, and the Forbes; he even shows up for events relating to Forbes, hence giving a good example of a blended family.

Murdah Bongz

Taking to social media on Thursday morning, the DJ revealed that he is obsessed with his daughters and further wrote to them that he loves them.

Obsessed with the both of you. Daddy loves you very much,” he wrote. Followers applauded Morda for being a loving father.

In other news – Gogo Maweni confirms R150 000 lobola and shares details about her wedding

Wedding bells are on the cards for celebrity sangoma Gogo Maweni after her husband recently paid lobola. The bubbly sangoma has undoubtedly managed to keep her private life under wraps, leaving many to guess.

Gogo Maweni

The South African can confirm that the sangoma is now legally married to Sabelo Mgube. Read more

Sabelo Magube pays lobola for Gogo Maweni

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Sabelo Magube pays lobola for Gogo Maweni

Wedding bells are on the cards for celebrity sangoma Gogo Maweni after her husband recently paid lobola. The bubbly sangoma has undoubtedly managed to keep her private life under wraps, leaving many to guess. The South African can confirm that the sangoma is now legally married to Sabelo Mgube.

Little is known about when the traditional wedding reception was done. However, the two are celebrating their union in the Midlevels. Confirmed reports have it that a wedding is also on the cards, and the sangoma has since confirmed the news to the popular blog Maphepha Ndaba.

Gogo Maweni

 

Of interest, Sabelo paid off a whooping R150 000 for lobola, and Gogo Maweni even confirmed the news. The sangoma said, “It was R150k, but there are still cows remaining, which will be paid out before the wedding.

News of their traditional wedding comes in the backdrop of possible divorce rumours from 2023. Against the rumours, Gogo Maweni once rubbished the news with a saucy clapback.

Gogo Maweni’s net worth

On their anniversary, Gogo Maweni said, “Everybody said it would end in tears … The tears have been there, but the end is never coming. I don’t care what social media says. Over the years, the two have wowed Mzansi with their love story. Gogo Maweni often takes it to social media to gush over her husband, who has managed to keep his private life under wraps since his thrust into the limelight.

However, in 2023, Sabelo Mgube set the record straight about her relationship with the celebrity sangoma. He made it known that he was not in the relationship for fame or money, as alleged by the media.

Source: The southafrican

In other news – Nandi Madida on raising her children

Nandi Madida opens up on how she raises her children. The media personality and her husband Zakes Bantwini are parenting two kids, and they show them off on her social media.

Nandi Madida

Nandi affirmed Elsa Majimbo’s tweet on making her wealth without depending on her parents’ wealth. Read more

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