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Alexander Isak’s Early Strike Sinks Arsenal as Newcastle Boosts European Hopes with Staunch Defense
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Alexander Isak’s Early Strike Sinks Arsenal as Newcastle Boosts European Hopes with Staunch Defense

Alexander Isak’s goal was the decisive moment as Arsenal faltered in their Premier League clash with Newcastle at St. James' Park. Despite a promising start from Arsenal, they struggled to regain control after Isak’s goal, showing a lack of creativity in their attack. In the second half, Mikel Arteta made substitutions in an attempt to dismantle Newcastle’s sturdy defense, yet his side could only manage one shot on target during the entire match.This win propels Newcastle up to eighth in the league standings, while Arsenal holds onto third place. However, if Manchester City defeats Bournemouth later on Saturday, Arsenal could fall eight points behind the league leaders. Arteta had mentioned before the match that discussing the title race was premature, but this loss puts his team in a ...
Jos Buttler Released by Rajasthan Royals Ahead of 2025 IPL Season
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Jos Buttler Released by Rajasthan Royals Ahead of 2025 IPL Season

Jos Buttler, has not been retained by Rajasthan Royals for the upcoming 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The 34-year-old, who joined Rajasthan in 2018, will now be available in the Mega Auction as the franchise opted not to keep him among their six-player limit.For the 2025 season, IPL teams can retain a maximum of six players, with up to five of them being capped international players. No England players have been retained, leaving prominent players like Phil Salt, Sam Curran—who set a previous IPL record with a £1.85 million fee in 2023—Liam Livingstone, Jonny Bairstow, and Jofra Archer open for auction bids.Among notable international releases, Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc, who became the league’s most expensive player in 2024 when Kolkata Knight Riders paid 24.75 c...