Top Five Stories From Saturday You Must Read Today
11th August 2019
Raheem Sterling scores hat-trick in Man City demolition of West Ham, Harry Kane double lifts Spurs
- Raheem Sterling said it was a "joy" to score for Manchester City after his hat-trick in the Premier League champions's opening 5-0 demolition of West Ham on Saturday.
- Harry Kane scored his first goals at Tottenham's new stadium as last season's Champions League finalists came from behind to beat newly-promoted Aston Villa 3-1 on Saturday.
- Arsenal stars Mesut Ozil and Sead Kolasinac will miss their side's Premier League opener at Newcastle on Sunday after "further security incidents" involving the pair, the north London club announced
NAIROBI, Kenya- Raheem Sterling said it was a "joy" to score for Manchester City after his hat-trick in the Premier League champions's opening 5-0 demolition of West Ham on Saturday.
Harry Kane scored his first goals at Tottenham's new stadium as last season's Champions League finalists came from behind to beat newly-promoted Aston Villa 3-1 on Saturday.
Arsenal stars Mesut Ozil and Sead Kolasinac will miss their side's Premier League opener at Newcastle on Sunday after "further security incidents" involving the pair, the north London club announced.
Saudi Arabia will host the world heavyweight title rematch between Britain's Anthony Joshua and champion Andy Ruiz Jr of the United States in December, a decision certain to spark controversy due to the Gulf kingdom's human rights record.
Here are the top five stories from Saturday compiled by SportPesa News that you must read today:
Hat-Trick Hero Sterling Inspires Champions Man City Rout
Of West Ham
LONDON, United Kingdom- Raheem Sterling said it was a
"joy" to score for Manchester City after his hat-trick in the Premier
League champions's opening 5-0 demolition of West Ham on Saturday. Brazil
forward Gabriel Jesus opened the scoring midway through the first half in
London before Sterling took over, scoring three goals in the second half as the
champions started their title defence in ominous form. READ
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Late Harry Kane Double Gets Tottenham Off To Flying
EPLStart
LONDON, Aston Villa- Harry Kane scored his first
goals at Tottenham's new stadium as last season's Champions League finalists
came from behind to beat newly-promoted Aston Villa 3-1 on Saturday. Spurs were
on course for a Premier League opening day shock for 73 minutes as they trailed
to John McGinn's early opener. READ
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Saudi Arabia Set To Host Joshua Vs Ruiz Heavyweight Title
Rematch
LONDON, United Kingdom- Saudi Arabia will host the
world heavyweight title rematch between Britain's Anthony Joshua and champion
Andy Ruiz Jr of the United States in December, a decision certain to spark
controversy due to the Gulf kingdom's human rights record. The high-profile
December 7 duel, dubbed 'Clash on the Dunes', will see Joshua trying to win
back the IBF, WBA and WBO titles he sensationally lost to Ruiz in New York in
June. READ
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Serena Sweeps Aside World Number 1 Osaka, Halep Retires
Injured
TORONTO, Canada- Serena Williams won the rematch
Friday, dominating Naomi Osaka 6-3, 6-4 to ensure the Japanese star won't leave
Toronto with a title to go with her number one world ranking. Williams fired 12
aces and didn't face a break point as she beat Osaka for the first time in
three meetings -- avenging her shock loss in last year's controversial US Open
final in which the American star was docked a point and a game after losing her
temper when warned about coaching. READ
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Arsenal's Ozil, Kolasinac To Miss Newcastle Opener
Following Car-Jacking Incident
LONDON, United Kingdom- Arsenal stars Mesut Ozil and
Sead Kolasinac will miss their side's Premier League opener at Newcastle on
Sunday after "further security incidents" involving the pair, the
north London club announced. Ozil and Kolasinac were caught in an attempted
car-jacking in the English capital last month, with the defender leaping from
the vehicle to confront the knife-wielding raiders while the former Germany
international sped off to safety. READ
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