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

 Soccer: Europa League, before the final FC Chelsea - FC Arsenal. Coach Unai Emery (l-r), Mesut Özil and Sead Kolasinac take part in the final training of FC Arsenal at the Olympic Stadium. The final of the Europa League between FC Chelsea and FC Arsenal will take place here on 29 May 2019. PHOTO | AFP
Soccer: Europa League, before the final FC Chelsea - FC Arsenal. Coach Unai Emery (l-r), Mesut Özil and Sead Kolasinac take part in the final training of FC Arsenal at the Olympic Stadium. The final of the Europa League between FC Chelsea and FC Arsenal will take place here on 29 May 2019. PHOTO | AFP
SUMMARY
  • 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 MORE

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 MORE

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 MORE

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 MORE

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 MORE