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Chelsea hope to continue their perfect start to the new season with another victory against an Arsenal team that feels very sorry for themselves already this year.Thomas Tuchel's men put three past Crystal Palace last weekend and hope for a similar return this time, especially if a certain Belgian gets the chance to be part of the fun ...This is how the Blues can set.Chalobah & Azpilicueta celebrate against Palace / Sebastian Frej / MB Media / Getty ImagesEdouard Mendy (GK) - A game down, a clean sheet for Mendy. He…

MOGADISHU, Somalia The Turkish government donates armored anti-mine vehicles to the Somali National Army with the aim of helping in the fight against the AlShabaab fighters who live on the Horn of Africa devastates. AlShabaab tries to overthrow the fragile Somali government  with UN support, but has faced stiff resistance for years from an organized army, mainly foreign troops, serving the African Union mission in Somalia. . Hassan Ali Mohamed, Somalia's Defense Minister, and General Odowaa Yusuf Rageh, Chief of the…

Arsenal have confirmed that striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and winger Willian can return to the squad in time for Sunday's clash with Chelsea after being ruled out of the 2-0 loss to Brentford by COVID-19.Aubameyang and strike partner Lacazette were both left out of the Brentford game due to a mysterious illness, while Willian's unspecified absence was taken as a sign that his time at the Emirates Stadium could be over.Lacazette and Aubameyang tested positive for COVID-19 / Pool / Getty ImagesBut in a new medical update…

Watford's nerves were tested as they headed for an opening weekend victory at home to Aston Villa. Brighton managed to make a comeback in their trip to Burnley and are waiting to create fascinating resistance when they host the Hornets on Saturday afternoon.The first time I asked, Watford returned to the Premier League with a playing staff filled with familiar names from their previous spelling in the top flight. Although, as might be expected, the same cannot be said of them in the excavation.Here's the page that Xisco…

MOGADISHU, Somalia: The United Nations on Thursday called on all parties in Somalia to protect humanitarian workers who provide life-saving aid to vulnerable people in the country. Adam Abdelmoula, United Nations Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Aid Coordinator for Somalia, said there had been 146 incidents involving humanitarian operations in Somalia since early 2021 and that one humanitarian worker killed in the first seven months of 2021, and more five wounded, one kidnapped, and three arrested or detained.…

If you love it when science confirms that your favorite things are actually good for you, here's another winner to add to the list: A new study by orthopedic and physiological researchers has revealed that coffee can help maintain strong muscles (and therefore greater mobility) as you age. With coffee being as popular as ever, it's exciting that the beloved beverage has recently been linked to remarkable health effects such as improved liver health, weight loss and more. Keep reading to learn what the latest study found on…

James Ward-Prowse has ended speculation about his future by signing a new five-year deal with Southampton. Tottenham and Aston Villa have been linked with the Saints captain, who made 323 appearances for the Premier League club after graduating from the academy. The England international will not budge after pledging his future alongside Ralph Hasenhuttl. Ward-Prowse said on the club's official website: “I'm over the moon. I think I'm probably the happiest man in the world right now. To make that decision, I think it was…

Mogadishu, Somalia. Due to disagreements within the Federal Election Commission, which has not yet established any rules for participation, member states of the federal government are now accused of obstructing the upcoming parliamentary elections in Somalia. After the organization accused the new election rules of violating agreed electoral practices, the anonymous head of state incited differences within the committee. I don't know why, although initially agreed, the official disagreed. The current president said:…

The tactical dexterity Brighton manager Graham Potter showed during his side's win over Burnley at the Premier League's opening weekend will be recalled when the Seagulls host newly marketed Watford on Saturday afternoon.Brighton dragged less than two minutes into their 2021/22 campaign, but a change in formation - and a bit of a bad Burnley finish (a passion that Brighton knows all too well) - turned the tide and gave Potter's side a 2-1 victory.Here's the lineup Potter can distribute - and actually change in the middle of…

Club captain James Ward-Prowse has put pen-to-paper on a new five-year contract at St Mary's Stadium, after much speculation about his future. The midfielder had been the subject of a £ 25m bid from Aston Villa earlier this summer - a bid that was quickly rejected by Southampton.And now the Saints have been able to agree on terms for a new contract for the 26-year-old.Captain. Leader. Extended. ✍️ pic.twitter.com/RZJM5H1WQ1- Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) 19 August 2021In a press release from the club, Ward-Prowse stated…