Chelsea players look disappointed after conceding a third goal. | Pool/Getty Images
It is no secret that Chelsea have not been the best at the back this season.
Their defensive frailties have been exploited time and time again, particularly since the Premier League’s resumption. The recent 3-2 derby defeat to West Ham, and the narrow victory at Crystal Palace – in which they tried their very best to throw away a lead – accentuated the Blues’ weakness.
On Saturday they were laid bare.
Frank Lampard’s men travelled to Bramall Lane to face Sheffield United, which is by no means an easy game. You only needed to rewind to August – if you’re of a Chelsea persuasion – to realise how challenging a game it would be, when the newly promoted Blades came from behind to draw at Stamford Bridge.Chelsea manager Frank Lampard, with assistant manager Jody Morris in the background. | Pool/Getty Images
Yet Lampard was in for a big surprise in south Yorkshire.
David McGoldrick struck first, reacting quicker than both of Chelsea’s centre-backs to smash past Kepa Arrizabalaga from close range. Kurt Zouma and Andreas Christensen had a simultaneous lapse in concentration, failing to react to Kepa’s parry – allowing the Irishman to score his first ever Premier League goal.
Oli McBurnie added a second soon after, again a lack of awareness from the centre-back duo proving costly.
The Blades capped off the game with a third goal, which of course meant a third glaring error from Chelsea’s defence. Substitute Antonio Rüdiger failed to clear his lines and put it on a plate for McGoldrick, who was on hand to smash it home for his second of the evening.Chelsea players at the full-time whistle. | Pool/Getty Images
Three goals, three mistakes and three points thrown away by Chelsea.
They have now conceded nearly half a century of goals in the league this season – more than any team in the top half. The Blues have shipped eight goals in their last three away games alone, their only clean sheet on the road since the restart coming against a flat Leicester side in the FA Cup.
Simply put, Chelsea have not been up to standard defensively, and it could now cost them in the pursuit of Champions League football.
And it’s clear that, while it’s nice to sign Timo Werner, Hakim Ziyech and (possibly) Kai Havertz this summer, the real need for reinforcement is at the back.Bayer Leverkusen’s Kai Havertz – a supposed target for Chelsea. | Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images
If the club wants to move forward and into a trophy-laden future, they need to spend big at the back ASAP.
They have the money. They have the resources. They have the backing. There are no excuses not to dip into the market and sign defenders, though while options seem scarce at the moment, there are certainly enough to bolster the Blues’ backline.Sheffield United celebrate scoring one of three goals agains Chelsea. | Shaun Botterill/Getty Images
Chelsea need to find a new left-back and a centre-back – practically half of their defence, but that is how severe the situation is. They need to go on a deep search for options, or make a move on existing targets. Leicester’s Ben Chilwell and Ajax’s Nicolás Tagliafico have been thrown into the mix, while Kalidou Koulibaly of Napoli would be an immense signing for the heart of defence.
It is not the end of the world if Chelsea do not completely overhaul their defence – after all, they still sit third with three games to play. But the club’s success throughout the 21st century has been built upon a strong defensive foundation (John Terry and co.) and that’s how this new-look Chelsea team should be built too.
The movies/series are most loved for their fast cars and the action too. There are a total of eight fast and furious movies that have been released while the latest one will be releasing next year in 2021.
The very first installment of the series was released back in the year 2001. The second installment titled 2 Fast 2 Furious was released in 2003, and then came Tokyo Drift, Fast and Furious in 2009, Fast Five in 2011, Furious 6 in 2013, Furious 7 in 2015, and The Fate of the Furious back in 2017.
The Plot Of Furious 9:
The upcoming movie of this franchise will be the continuation of The Fate of the Furious, Fast and Furious 9 will be introducing Dominic Toretto’s brother Jakob Toretto, who is a deadly assassin played by John Cena. Jakob joins hands with Cipher and then they cause a massive problem for the Dominic family.
The Cast;
The cast includes Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris Bridges, Jordana Brewster, and many others. What surprising is that Sung Kang will also be returning in Fast and Furious 9. Sung Kang’s character Han was believed to be dead since the end of Fast and Furious 6. He made an appearance in the trailer of Fast and Furious 9.
The Release Date Of The Ninth Installment;
The latest installment of the series was all set to hit the theatres on 22nd May 2020. Even the theatrical trailer was released for the movie. However, it was postponed due to the latest coronavirus pandemic. Now, the ninth installment will be released on 2nd April 2021.
Well, this is it, guys. We hope that you are doing well during this quarantine. We wish the best you.
One child was killed on Saturday after a three-storey building collapsed at Freeman Street, in the Lagos Island area of Lagos State.
Officials say the incident occurred in the early hours of the day when the victims were asleep and that six victims were rescued alive from the rubble of the collapsed building.
Confirming the incident, the Director-General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said the corpse had been taken to the mortuary, adding that on-the-spot treatment had been administered to the rescued victims.
He said, “The Agency responded to emergency calls on the collapsed building at Freeman Street, in the Lagos Island area of Lagos State.
“Upon arrival at the incident scene at 4am, a three-storey building was discovered to have totally collapsed on people asleep inside. Six victims have been extricated from the rubble alive while a single male child was recovered dead.”
Job 7:11 “Therefore I will not keep silent; I will speak out in the anguish of my spirit, I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.”
Prayer Abba Father, thank you for listening to my words and my heart. Thank you for providing the Holy Spirit and my Savior Jesus as intercessors for me before your throne. Thank you for wanting me in your presence even when my heart is full of conflict and pain. Thank you for loving me through my brokenness and strife. Most of all, thank you for your promise of bringing me home to you to share in your glory. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Commentary We sometimes think of God as too fragile, too distant, or too brooding to speak with him honestly about our dilemmas. Job wasn’t so shy. He is the great reminder that God prefers us to maintain our relationship with him, even if it is stormy. No matter where you are in your struggles, be honest with God — not disrespectfully, but sincerely. Let him minister to your truest hurts, frustrations, and fears, not just the simple and sanitized ones.
The National Coordinator of the Concerned Advocates for Good Governance, CAGG, Barr. Olusegun Bamgbose has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to keep close security watch on Ibrahim Magu, the embattled former acting EFCC Chairman, who is undergoing interrogation and investigation by Presidential Panel on numerous allegations levelled against him by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami.
Bamgbose believes there are some powerful forces, who would want Magu dead than for him to recount details of his experience as EFCC Chairman.
The senior legal practitioner noted that if Magu decides to open up, many heads will roll and the nation may explode, adding that the acting EFCC boss has secrets that may shake the nation’s foundation.
Speaking in a chat with Daily Post, Bamgbose said, “The directive to thoroughly investigate Magu by the Presidency is commendable.
“The truth, however, is that if Magu decides to open up, many heads will roll and the nation may explode. Magu has secrets that may shake the whole nation.
“There are some powerful forces, who at this juncture, will want Magu dead, than live to recount details of his experience as EFCC Chairman.
“His life is in grave danger. I’ll urge President Buhari to order him to be placed under house arrest with full security.
“If Magu decides to split the beans and open the can of worms, the nation will quake. I see powerful forces scheming to do away with him.
“The President should protect him. When the investigation is over, he should be accordingly charged to Court and if found guilty, he should be sent to jail.
“This will act as a deterrent to others, that the fight against corruption is real. Nobody is above the law. All hands must be on deck to stem the tide of corruption in Nigeria.”
We’ve all been there. Your day is a little brighter and your smile is a little bigger when you talk to him. You put forth the effort to look your best because there’s a chance you’re probably going to see him. But for what? What’s the point? Nothing is going to change what you mean to him.
And that feels like nothing most days.
Most days you feel as though you’re second best. Most days you feel like you’ll never mean what you want to mean to him. Most days you fake the smile just to avoid that awkward conversation. Most days you pretend you’re alright, but deep down your heart wants to burst out of your chest. Most days you choke back the tears so hard, you can feel them burning in your throat. Most days you’re not okay.
And this is why.
You’ve shut down every other avenue and completely cleared the roster. You don’t want anyone else. You’ve shared some of your deepest, darkest secrets with him. The two of you have been through more in the last simonths than anyone else you’ve ever known. You’re there for every phone call. You’re there to hear about the girls he’s sleeping with (including you). You’re there for every little inconvenience in his life.
Why?
Why are you doing this? He knows you have feelings for him, but he doesn’t know how deep they actually are. You’re literally putting him and his happiness before yours, and that’s the saddest thing in the world. He’s constantly proving to you that having one night stands or finding other girls to talk too is more important than you. He’s making you feel like you’re not enough or somehow unworthy. STOP LETTING THIS HAPPEN.
Some days you cry yourself to sleep and no one knows. Some days you feel completely worthless and no one knows. Some days you find it difficult to even get out of bed and no one knows. This isn’t fair to you. You know you need to let him go, but you still keep holding on. Having him in your life like this is better than not having him at all, right?
Wrong.
You are so much more than you’re giving yourself credit for. You are one of the funniest people you know. You have a laugh and a smile that could light up any room. Your heart is one made of gold and constantly worn on your sleeve. You do nothing but take care of everyone else every single day, and now it’s time to take care of you. You should let him go and you should do it now. You are a bomb ass bitch and you need to remember that every single day.
Be it your first time or if you are trying something new, both you and your partner need to be on the same page. It’s important that you are clear and firm on certain aspects of s3xual intimacy to ensure nothing comes as a surprise. After all, making love needs to be a fulfilling and safe experience for both of you.
Here are four things you must discuss about before trying something new in bed.
Expectations
Communication is king, in this matter. Keep it clear, straightforward and firm. Sit down and discuss your expectations with each other. It’s extremely necessary to be honest so that your partner is aware of where you stand and vice versa. Let them know what you are okay with and what you are not.
No-Go Zones
Along with discussing what your expectations are, ensure you are stern about your boundaries as well. First, you need to know what is unacceptable, which will then make it easier to hold these conversations and take it further. Observe what both of you are enthusiastic about, and then see if you both agree to those. The entire point of this conversation is to not put yourself or your partner in an uncomfortable situation.
Unpleasant Experiences
Any unpleasant s3xual experience can lead to trauma, either mentally or collectively on the relationship. Making love is an act of love. Respect your partner’s decisions and do not jump boundaries. This behaviour can compound problems like trust issues, communication disruption and aversion to your partners which might lead to the relationship eventually falling apart.
Contraception And Lubrications
Two of the most important factors that one must ascertain before taking any step are contraception and lubrication. Both of which avoid sticky situations like unwanted pregnancies, acquiring s3xually transmitted infections and friction or irritation during penetration. You know your body better than anybody else, if you feel you need to have them for a better s3xual experience, do not hesitate to let your partner know about the same. They can be handy.
The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has recognized the decision of the Nigerian government to stop final year students from writing the 2020 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
He told State House Correspondents shortly after the week’s virtual Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting that the reason for the action was to keep the students from being exposed to COVID-19.
But in an interview on Thursday, WAEC’s Head of Nigeria’s Office, Patrick Areghan, said the exam body respects the decision of the government, saying it is within the legitimate power of governments of the five-member countries to make such decisions.
Areghan said the examination body was still reviewing the situation and that it would update the public as soon as final decisions are taken.
He said he could not speak on whether the examinations would continue in the other four countries or not until the “coast is clear.”
He said; “We cannot make any categorical statement for now. We are operating in five-member countries and we cooperate with the government. We recognise the fact that the government has the right and power to take positions, and we cannot confront the government. We work hand in hand with the government.”
The camp of Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has reacted to the news on social media claiming the embattled EFCC boss, Ibrahim Magu gave N4bn to the Vice President from his alleged loot.
Taking to his verified Twitter account on Wednesday evening, Mr. Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on media and publicity said Osinbajo never received any such amount from Magu.
He described the news making rounds on social media about Osinbajo’s alleged involvement in the fraud and corruption case as nothing but lies.
The Vice President’s spokesperson added that the news is been peddled by those who are out to confuse the public and smear Prof. Osinbajo’s image.
He wrote: “Inundated by wide circulation of Fake News about VP’s purported involvement in some EFCC recovery billions, pls rest assured they’re all LIES: calculated to confuse and concocted to smear Prof. Osinbajo’s image. The VP has’nt & will never be involved in any such shady activities.”
Newsflash: men are not the simple neanderthals that most mainstream media would try and have you believe they are.
Men are complex. They have unique fears, desires, and cravings.
In this article, I’m going to go into the top seven things that you can do to make him feel deeply satisfied with your love life. You might already do two of these (mayyybe 3), but I guarantee that if you do all seven, he will be so grateful, and feel like the luckiest man in the world.
Without further ado, here are the top seven things you can do to make him blissfully happy in bed.
1. Initiate sex sometimes
The majority of men in straight relationships are used to being the one who initiates sex, the majority if not all of the time. Which sucks, because feeling desired is its own erotic spark that many men can eventually end up missing out on.
Initiating sex brings along a certain degree of anxiety, because it opens you up to feeling rejected. So take some of the burden off of his shoulders by being the one who initiates occasionally. Even if you only end up being the one who initiates 10-20% of the time, he will still massively appreciate it.
2. Touch his whole body
Whether because of what porn has taught a generation of lovers, or as a result of the advice in the majority of women’s magazines, modern sex is far too genital focused.
If you only interact with his penis during sex/oral sex, then you’re both missing out.
Exclusively focusing on his genitals during sex is like an opera singer who can only sing one or two notes. Sure, it’s technically music… but it’s SO LIMITED compared to what it could be.
Whether you’re going down on him or you’re having sex, touch his whole body.
Extend foreplay. Get him really warmed up. Touch his back, shoulders, and chest. Kiss his neck. Grab his butt. Kiss your way up his thighs when you’re going down on him. Engage his other senses by moaning. Make more sounds.
Make your sex a multi-sensory, multi-dimensional experience that elevates the mundane to masterful.
3. Surprise him with sex/blowjobs occasionally
Like fire, male sexual energy is quick to ignite. According to Taoist sexual philosophy, men’s sexual energy starts in the genitals, and then gets spread outwards. So, if the man you’re dealing with is in touch with his body and your relationship is in a good place, it doesn’t usually take very long for him to get an erection.
Take advantage of this fact by occasionally surprising him with your sex.
Go down on him in the kitchen when he’s in the middle of making a meal. Wake him up with a blowjob. Fondle him when you’re in a movie theatre together. When he comes home from work, pull him onto the couch and make love to him.
The sexual energy you throw his way doesn’t always need to lead to an orgasm either (or even an explicit sexual act). Simply keeping the sexual spark alive, day to day, by touching him/kissing him with sexual intent throughout the day is a great way to keep the sexual energy flowing, and reminds him that you see and appreciate him as your lover.
4. Tell him when and where to cum
Most men have a certain degree of anxiety around how quickly they have an orgasm during sex. As a result of this, they can spend a lot of the time that they’re having sex worrying and focusing on controlling their climax. With this chronic sense of holding on, a lot of tension can build up around the act of their own orgasm.
Is it safe to cum yet? Is she really satisfied? Has this been a respectable amount of time that we’ve been having sex?
To counteract this phenomenon, explicitly tell your man when and where to cum.
Telling him when to cum gives him a sense of deep permission (because now he is certain that his orgasm is welcome and wanted) which makes his orgasm that much more powerful. And telling him where to cum can take even more of the guesswork out of the equation. Do you want him to cum inside of you? On your stomach? In your mouth? Decide, then tell him. He’ll be glad you did.
5. Self-pleasure in your own time
One of the greatest things that you can do for your sex life is step up to the plate in your own self-pleasure practice. For two reasons. 1) Because you’ll be diversifying your sexual needs and filling up your own tank, irregardless of your sex life with your partner, and 2) you’ll be in the regular practice of exploring your own body and reminding yourself of what feels the best for you.
The Taoists believed that men tend to thrive more when they limit the frequency with which they ejaculated (but could have as many orgasms as they wanted), whereas women tend to do better when they have more orgasms (truly, no limit – the more the merrier!). So invest in your radiance, your energy levels, and your intimate relationship, by self-pleasuring accordingly.
6. Put effort into your appearance more often
For every time I’ve heard a female client bemoan the fact that their partner hasn’t put effort into taking her out on a date in years, I’ve heard an equal number of men speak of how they wish their partners put more effort into their appearance every now and then.
Now, before your mind attacks men for being superficial, let’s look into the deeper meaning behind these actions.
Men don’t want their partners to put on make up or wear a dress every now and then because they’re superficial… they want their partners to put effort into their appearance because of what it means. And what does it mean? It means that she cares enough about the relationship to be investing in her own radiance. And whether that radiance is cultivated by adoring herself with make up or jewelry… or by meeting up with her closest female friends and having a multi-hour catch up that leaves her feeling deeply nourished and alive (which he would also feel) is irrelevant. What matters is that she is showing up for herself in her own life, and that she cares enough about her man to want to give him the gift of being with a partner who is self-honouring, and who wants to feel beautiful sometimes.
7. Schedule sex and have regular multi-hour sex dates
In a long-term relationship, it’s easy to have sex fall by the wayside. Simply put, life gets in the way, and sex becomes less of a priority.
And so, as unromantic as it might sound on paper, one of the most romantic things that you can do for your relationship is schedule multi-hour sex dates.
Literally, put sex in your shared calendar (probably best to use a private calendar that only the two of you have access to) and honour the commitment every time you schedule it.
You can either have a weekly sex date, so that you both know to always block off Thursday nights just for each other, or you can schedule it a bit more sporadically, on a week to week basis. But generally, if you can both commit to a regular, consistent time slot, then it’ll be easier to schedule your lives around, and it won’t get pushed to the side as often if you have to use your willpower each week to figure out when it’s going to happen. As they say, show me your calendar and I’ll show you your priorities. So if sex is a priority for you, and you want a happy relationship, then why not put it in your calendar?
Also, if you’re going to schedule sex, I’d recommend you always make it a multi-hour affair. These hours could include starting off with some eye gazing, a clearing exercise, and then an hour or two of slow, intentional, deeply connecting sexual play.
Imagine this. Lets say that you’ve been in a relationship for years, and you have grown to expect that you and your partner only have a deep conversation (about the real stuff) once every year or so. And then, one day, your partner decides that he wants to do a weekly relationship ritual with you where you both completely clear your communication blocks and you get to feel deeply connected at the end of it. Can you imagine the love flourishing in your relationship as a result of this new regular practice? Well, it’s the same for scheduling sex. After the initial infatuation phase, relationships require effort. And this effort can be as simple as systemizing the things that you know feed your relationship.
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