Former Premier League winger Jermaine Pennant needs 50+ stitches after dog attack

Jermaine Pennant says he needed more than 50 stitches after being mauled by a dog, according to BBC Sport. Daily Star reports a loyal friend 'saved his life'.

Timeline

1. 26 Oct, 07:36 UTCPennant says he needed 50+ stitches
2. 26 Oct, 08:00 UTCStory first appears as Google search spike
3. 26 Oct, 08:00 UTCBBC covers dog attack

Top sources

• jermaine pennantGoogle Trends
• Jermaine Pennant: Former Premier League winger needs more than 50 stitches after dog attackBBC
• Ex-Liverpool winger Pennant has more than 50 stitches after dog attackBBC Sport
• Ex-Liverpool star mauled by dog as he says loyal friend 'saved his life'Daily Star