Sports Headlines: Wednesday October 25, 2017.

Inter Tops Serie A.

The San Siro club currently leads the proceedings in the league (pending Napoli’s result at Genoa today) after recording their 8th win of the season against Sampdoria. Icardi was on hand to slot in two goals and a late show from Sampdoria saw them reduce the 3-0 lead to 3-2 but they could not complete the comeback.

Carabao Cup: Big Names Win.

Manchester United beat Swansea thanks to a brace from Lingard while Manchester City were held throughout the game and had to wait until penalty shootout to see off Wolverhampton. Norwich looked set to upset Arsenal but the hosts won by a 2-1 goal line thanks to youngster Nketiah’s goal. Despite going down early to Leeds, Leicester turned the game around thanks to goals from Iheanacho, Slimani and Mharez.

Crystal Palace Crash Out Of Carabao Cup.

The premier league bottom club was the only casualties to underdogs as they were crushed by Bristol City in an emphatic 4-1 score line.

Klopp Ready To Axe Defenders.

Papers have reportedly hinted that the Liverpool coach is done ‘considering’ lackluster defenders in the bid of fielding big names. Jurgen Klopp is said to be about to throw out underperforming defenders in favor of youths.

Roger Federer Beats Frances Tiafoe In Swiss Indoors.

The world number 2 who is 36 years old has shown his determination to notch an eight title in Basel as he wasted no time in establishing his supremacy over Youngster Tiafoe in a straightforward win to open his Swiss Indoors title campaign.

Anthony Joshua Says He Will Chop Down Takam’s Tree.

AJ described his opponent as a ‘block of cement’ that keeps coming and coming. He also mentioned the height difference (Takam being 4 and half inches shorter) and said he will have to stand in front of him, trade blows, break his heart and will and chop down his tree.