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Yahoo
03-08-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Arsenal Are Eyeing A Move For This Crystal Palace Playmaker: Good Option For Arteta?
In a recent report, journalist Steve Kay stated that Arsenal are eyeing a move for Crystal Palace playmaker Eberechi Eze this off-season. It has been claimed that the Gunners are ready to launch a £52m bid to lure the English attacker to the Emirates Stadium this summer. Eze's Impressive Run Of Form In English Football The 27-year-old managed to shine for the Eagles in the previous campaign when he put in a series of impressive performances for them in the Premier League. Eze was involved in 43 matches for the London outfit last season, scoring 14 times and securing 11 assists on all fronts. The English talent was always willing to have a strike at goal as he averaged 3.48 shots per 90 minutes in the Premier League. He kept 27% of his attempts on target. Eze distributed the ball relatively well after completing 74.2% of his attempted passes in league football (stats via His current contract at Selhurst Park will run out in the summer of 2027, which could make it difficult for the Gunners to sign him on the cheap this off-season. LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 17: Eberechi Eze of Crystal Palace celebrates victory following the Emirates FA Cup Final match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on May 17, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by) Is Eze A Good Option For Arsenal? Eze can use his quickness and dribbling ability to make a few dangerous runs with the ball in and around the opponent's penalty area. He can shoot the ball with venom from long range and has got the vision to engineer some promising chances for his teammates in the final third. Eze can contribute by scoring and creating a lot of important goals for his team. The English talent is primarily an attacking midfielder but can also fill in as a left-sided wide player if needed. He has already proven his worth in the Premier League and won't take much time to adjust to life at Arsenal. We can expect Eze to bring more firepower to Mikel Arteta's frontline. He is more than capable of earning a regular first-team spot at the North London club next season. At 27, Eze is about to enter the peak years of his career, which makes him an excellent option for the Gunners to pursue in this summer transfer period. Thus, Arteta should go all out to bring him on board ahead of the new campaign.
Global News
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Global News
‘All options were considered': Construction forces cancellation of Ribfest in Ontario town
One of Ontario's most popular summer food festivals is officially off the calendar for 2025 for one township. But local organizers and municipal officials are already working behind the scenes to bring the popular Ribfest back. In a heartfelt announcement released in early February, the Rotary Club of Bowmanville confirmed that the annual event had been cancelled, citing the construction of a new recreation centre in the city. Due to the ongoing construction of the South Bowmanville Recreation Centre, the long-standing venue at Clarington Fields is unavailable. 'While we are actively working to find a new home for this beloved event, we cannot proceed until a suitable venue is secured,' the statement read. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The recreation centre, scheduled to open in the summer of 2026, will include a fully accessible gymnasium with two basketball courts, a FIFA-sized multi-sport dome with an indoor walking track, multi-purpose rooms and an outdoor skating trail, according to the city's Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan. Story continues below advertisement Although the future for the community looks optimistic with the facility to come, organizers and municipal leaders are in a race against the clock to find a new venue for the festival by next year. 'This official announcement hurts my heart,' said Steve Kay, co-chair of the Ribs and Brews Committee, in a social media post issued in February. 'The second weekend of June is going to be strange in 2025. Trust me, all options were considered.' The popular community event has raised more than $1.5 million for local programs since 2008. Despite the disappointment from vendors and attendees, the focus has shifted to the future, with optimism that Ribfest could return in 2026. Clarington Coun. Lloyd Rang confirmed that staff have been tasked with finding land across the community that could accommodate not just Ribfest, but a variety of major outdoor events like concerts and festivals. 'We remain hopeful that the future will include Ribfest returning to Bowmanville, and we thank everyone who has supported and participated in this event over the years,' the statement from the Rotary Club said.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Large blaze breaks out on moorlands near village
A huge fire has broken out on moorlands in Greater Manchester with nearby residents warned to keep their windows and doors closed. The blaze was visible for miles on Wednesday night with smoke billowing into the sky north of Oldham, near the village of Diggle. Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service urged people to avoid the area until the morning. It said fire crews were in attendance near Huddersfield Road and Holmfirth Road. A photo shared by a resident showed large orange flames lining the crest of a hill on the moor, with plumes of smoke pouring across the hills. Steve Kay said he saw the smoke from his home. "Fire engines attended and as it went on the fire seemed to get bigger with a number of farmers in 4x4s possibly taking the fire crews to the scene," he said. "The fire is still going strong." The cause of the fire has not been confirmed. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram, and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
