English Premier League Sun 7 November, 2010

* Chelsea ponder a move for Barca star

Chelsea are prepared to go the extra mile in order to sign Barca midfielder Sergio Busquets with the Blues set… [+]
* Park Ji-Sung shows Fergie’s right and the critics are wrong

Many people wonder why Sir Alex Ferguson shows so much faith in Park Ji-Sung. It always seems to be the… [+]
* Houllier fumes over Carew comments

Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier launched a scathing attack on John Carew as their war of words intensified after a… [+]
* Fergie bemoans walking wounded after United win

Sir Alex Ferguson will count the cost of the illness that has swept through the Manchester United camp on Monday… [+]
* Beware resurgent Liverpool, warns Drogba

Didier Drogba has called on Chelsea to halt Liverpool’s resurgence in its tracks as the champions head to Anfield to… [+]

Sat 6 November, 2010

* Kaká will return to his best: Ancelotti

(GSM) – Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti believes Real Madrid star Kaká will be at his best when he returns from… [+]
* Pedersen rocket inspires Rovers to welcome win

A stunning goal by Norwegian international Morten Gamst Pedersen set up Blackburn for an crucial 2-1 victory against fellow Premier… [+]
* Everton punish sloppy Blackpool

Everton twice hit back from behind to secure a 2-2 draw at Blackpool in an open and entertaining game at… [+]
* Gyan´s deadly double sinks Stoke

Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan marked his first Premier League start with a superb double-strike to clinch a 2-0 win over… [+]
* Birmingham battle back to frustrate West Ham

Birmingham staged an impressive fightback to earn a 2-2 draw against West Ham that frustrated former owners David Sullivan and… [+]
* Park stars as United claim late win over Wolves

Park Ji-Sung scored a stoppage-time winner as Manchester United marked Sir Alex Ferguson’s 24th anniversary as manager with a dramatic… [+]
* Villa youngsters broken by late Fulham leveller

Brede Hangeland’s towering header rescued a point for Fulham in an engaging 1-1 draw with Aston Villa at Craven Cottage… [+]
* Hodgson warns Chelsea of ‘hell of a game’

(GSM) – Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson has fired a warning shot at Chelsea by claiming the visitors should expect ‘a… [+]
* Prediction: Liverpool vs Chelsea

6th October 2010 Liverpool can really make a statement by winning this game, although the Reds have already started to show… [+]
* Tevez hits back at depression claims

Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has rubbished reports he has been seeing a psychiatrist in an effort to overcome depression. Tevez… [+]
* Hargreaves makes shock return for United

Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves was handed a shock first Premier League start since September 2008 in Saturday’s clash with… [+]
* Bolton bring Spurs´ Euro stars back down to earth

Bolton brought Tottenham back down to earth after their Champions League heroics as the hosts beat Harry Redknapp’s team 4-2… [+]
* Hargreaves´ shock return ends in more misery

Owen Hargreaves lasted less than five minutes in his first Premier League start since September 2008 as the Manchester United… [+]
* Hughes hopeful of keeping Schwarzer at Fulham

Fulham manager Mark Hughes is hopeful Australia goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer will end speculation over his future by signing a new… [+]
* Redknapp should be next England manager: Lampard

(GSM) – Chelsea star Frank Lampard has joined the calls for Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp’s to be appointed the… [+]
* Buffon exit rumors fueled after latest absence

(GSM) – Rumors linking Gianluigi Buffon with a move to Manchester United have been fueled after the player missed out… [+]
* Henry happy to let unhappy players leave Anfield

(GSM) – Liverpool owner John W Henry insists he does not want any unhappy players to remain at the club…. [+]
* World’s most talked about right-back deserves recognition!

Apparently Superman wears his pyjamas and he is set to star in the sequel to ‘300’ entitled ‘1’ because he’s… [+]
* Man United´s Fletcher warns of Wolves threat

Darren Fletcher has admitted that Manchester United’s players are already thinking ahead to next week’s eagerly-awaited derby with Manchester City. Sir… [+]
* Chelsea keeping tabs on El Hamdaoui

Chelsea are pondering a bid for Moroccan hitman Mounir El Hamdaoui as they look to reinforce their front line. The striker… [+]
* Premier League predictions

SATURDAY 6TH NOVEMBER Birmingham v West Ham Birmingham are just picking up a little bit at the moment and starting to look… [+]

Fri 5 November, 2010

* Liverpool lack squad-depth: Henry

(GSM) – Liverpool owner John W Henry believes the squad’s lack of depth and emerging talent as the club’s main… [+]
* I will stay until City fire me: Mancini

(GSM) – Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini insists he has no plans to quit the Eastlands club after receiving heavy… [+]
* Prediction: Blackpool vs Everton

5th November 2010 Blackpool enter this match on the back of the lucky win over West Brom and the Tangerines will… [+]
* Ancelotti would love to manage Gerrard

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti admits he would love the chance to manage Liverpool’s Steven Gerrard in the future as he Fri 5 November, 2010

* Spurs boss Redknapp cools England talk

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has played down talk of him succeeding Fabio Capello as England coach. Owen Coyle, whose Bolton side… [+]
* Hodgson surprised by Comolli move, says Henry

Liverpool owner John W. Henry admits Reds manager Roy Hodgson was surprised to discover that Damien Comolli had been appointed… [+]
* Prediction: Bolton vs Tottenham

5th November 2010 Bolton ended a nice string of results as they were beaten at home by Liverpool and the Trotters… [+]
* Birmingham ban former owner Gold from boardroom

Former Birmingham co-owner David Gold has been banned from the directors’ box and boardroom when he travels to St Andrew’s… [+]
* Chelsea´s Lampard to miss Liverpool clash

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard will miss Sunday’s Premier League clash against Liverpool, but winger Florent Malouda is in contention to… [+]
* Carew injury another blow for Villa boss Houllier

Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier suffered another blow on Friday when Norway striker John Carew was ruled out with a… [+]
* Everton´s Osman out for six more weeks

Everton midfielder Leon Osman will be sidelined for a further six weeks after surgery on an ankle injury. Osman has been… [+]
* Gerrard is Liverpool´s best ever player: Carragher

Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher believes Steven Gerrard is the best player in the club’s history and the most influential of… [+]
* West Brom´s Olsson facing lengthy injury lay-off

West Bromwich Albion defender Jonas Olsson could be out of action for up to six weeks with an Achilles injury,… [+]
* Rooney sent to US to aid injury recovery

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney will be sent to the United States for a week’s conditioning work in a bid… [+]
* Fergie finds Van der Sar replacement; Mancini doesn’t fear the sack

Fergie finds Van der Sar replacement Sir Alex Ferguson has reportedly singled out Rangers and Scotland number 1 Allan McGregor as… [+]

Thu 4 November, 2010

* West Ham to Grant long Avram stay

(GSM) – West Ham United co-owner David Gold says he wants manager Avram Grant to remain at the club for… [+]
* De Gea would be an ideal signing for Red Devils

Atletico Madrid keeper David De Gea is currently one of the hottest properties in European football and if reports are… [+]
* Moratti rules out Bale bid

(GSM) – Internazionale owner Massimo Moratti has ruled out making a move for Tottenham Hotspur’s Gareth Bale, insisting he will… [+]
* We have to fight – Wenger

(GSM) – Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger wants his young side to guard against complacency in its future after a defeat… [+]
* Celtic sign former Juve midfielder

Celtic have announced the signing of former France international Olivier Kapo on a free contract. The 30-year-old Frenchman has been a… [+]
* Heskey injury blow a headache for Houllier

Aston Villa’s Emile Heskey is set for a month on the sidelines after being told he will need surgery to… [+]
* Liverpool pondering move for Blaise Matuidi

Liverpool are preparing a January move for Saint Etienne captain Blaise Matuidi, who could follow Damien Comolli to Anfield. Comolli, who’s… [+]
* La Liga star rejects transfer talk

Athletic Bilbao midfielder Javi Martinez has pledged his future to Los Leones by saying he is happy to stay at… [+]
* How good is Gareth Bale?

Twenty-one years old and the world at his feet. That is the position Tottenham’s Gareth Bale finds himself in at… [+]
* Chelsea dreaming of Wembley after Spartak rout

Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti says his team are driven by the prospect of making Champions League history after cruising into… [+]

Wed 3 November, 2010

* Chelsea power into last 16 as Spartak downed

Stand-in captain Didier Drogba led from the front as Chelsea powered into the last 16 of the Champions League here… [+]
* Eduardo returns to haunt former club Arsenal

Eduardo da Silva ended Arsenal’s 100 percent start in the Champions League as the Croatian’s clinical strike gave Shakhtar Donetsk… [+]
* Wenger blasts complacent Arsenal

Arsene Wenger accused Arsenal of complacency after Shakhtar Donetsk stormed back to beat the Gunners 2-1 in the Champions League. Wenger’s… [+]
* Will Fabio Coentrao be playing his football in the Premier League next season?

Portuguese wing back Fabio Coentrao is reportedly being chased by a host of top Premier League sides. He produced a man… [+]
* FA rescind Ibanez red card

West Brom defender Pablo Ibanez has won an appeal against a one-match ban after the red card he picked up… [+]
* Ambitious Liverpool appoint talent-spotter

Liverpool announced the appointment of former Tottenham sporting director Damien Comolli on Wednesday, as part of their bid to overhaul… [+]
* Rough-house Premier League won´t deter Balotelli

Former Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli admits his full Premier League debut for Manchester City against Wolves last weekend gave… [+]
* Capdevila interests English clubs

(GSM) – Joan Capdevila is a target for a number of club in England, according to the player’s agent. The Spain… [+]
* Agent: Capdevila interests English clubs

(GSM) – Villarreal defender Joan Capdevila is a target for a number of clubs in England, according to the player’s… [+]
Wed 3 November, 2010

* Reds appoint director of football

(GSM) – Liverpool have announced the appointment of Damien Comolli as the director of football. The Frenchman, who previously held similar… [+]
* Arsenal and Juve to battle for Barca star; Manchester United target drops Milan hint

Arsenal and Juve to battle for unsettled Barca star Having seen very limited playing time at Barca, Bojan Krkic is seriously… [+]
* Holloway delights in proving the critics wrong

Before the season started I confidently predicted that Blackpool would be relegated and, if memory serves me correct, I think… [+]

Tue 2 November, 2010

* Man Utd eye Champions League’s last 16 after rout

Manchester United virtually assured themselves of a place in the Champions League knockout rounds here Tuesday with a comfortable 3-0… [+]
* Brilliant Bale helps Spurs sink Euro champs Inter

Tottenham enjoyed one of the most memorable nights in the club’s history as Gareth Bale inspired a 3-1 win over… [+]
* Redknapp tells rivals to keep hands off Bale

Harry Redknapp warned Europe’s top clubs to keep their hands off Gareth Bale after the Tottenham winger underlined his growing… [+]
* Ancelotti: No Torres bid

(GSM) – Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has revealed that he has no plans to bid for struggling Liverpool striker Fernando… [+]
* Title target for Ronaldo

(GSM) – Former Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo believes that he can emulate the same success he achieved at his… [+]
* Napoli dismiss Cavani and Hamšík exit talk

(GSM) – Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis has dismissed speculative reports linking Marek Hamšík and Edinson Cavani with prospective… [+]
* Agent dismisses Pienaar’s move to Inter

(GSM) – Steven Pienaar’s agent has rubbished rumours linking the Everton midfielder with a move to Serie A champions Internazionale. The… [+]
* Rafa and Roy it’s time to shut up!

Inter boss Rafa Benitez can’t seem to resist commenting about his old club Liverpool and particularly boss Roy Hodgson. New Kop… [+]
* Villa´s Petrov sidelined for three months

Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov said on Tuesday he will be out of action for around three months after suffering… [+]
* Injured Cole to miss Chelsea game

Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole will be out of action for two weeks after sustaining a hamstring injury in the 1-0… [+]
* Noble blow for struggling West Ham

Struggling West Ham were handed another blow on Tuesday with the news that key midfielder Mark Noble will be out… [+]
* Injured Fabregas out of Shakhtar match

Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas has a hamstring injury and will miss Arsenal’s Champions League match with Shakhtar Donetsk in Ukraine… [+]
* Barca fear of losing Alves to City

Barcelona chiefs are afraid they might lose Dani Alves to free-spending Manchester City as the player has yet to sign… [+]
* Redknapp tells Spurs to ease Nani pain by beating Inter

Harry Redknapp wants Tottenham to take out their frustrations on Inter Milan in Tuesday’s Champions League clash as the row… [+]
* Blackpool down nine-man West Brom in Premier League

Blackpool’s impressive start to life in the English Premier League saw them rise to ninth in the table after a… [+]
* Wenger predicts wonderful future for Wilshere

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said Jack Wilshere could become a top-class player after the teenage England midfielder committed himself to… [+]

Mon 1 November, 2010

* Benítez slams Hodgson over Dalglish remarks

(GSM) – Former Liverpool boss Rafael Benítez has slammed his successor Roy Hodgson, after he made accusations about Benítez banning… [+]
* Should Newcastle midfielder get a chance at international level?

Newcastle midfielder Kevin Nolan scored a superb hattrick in his side’s 5-1 demolition of bitter-rivals Sunderland yesterday. The Magpies captain has… [+]
* No City player revolt against me – Mancini

(GSM) – Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has denied claims that he has lost control over the club’s dressing room… [+]
* Dutch boost for Spurs

(GSM) – Tottenham Hotspur playmaker Rafael Van der Vaart trained on Monday handing the North London side a huge boost… [+]
* City players rebel against Mancini; Bayern closing in on Ligue 1 duo

City players rebel against Mancini Manchester City players don’t believe Roberto Mancini is capable of getting the best out of the… [+]
* Newcastle thrash Sunderland to claim derby win

Newcastle captain Kevin Nolan scored a hat-trick as the Magpies eased the pressure on manager Chris Hughton with a 5-1… [+]
* Premier League – Who’s Hot and Who’s Not?

Hot team A few contenders again this week, but for me, the award has to go to Newcastle. It was a… [+]
* Hodgson delight as Liverpool move out of drop zone

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson was thrilled to record his first back-to-back Premier League victories as Maxi Rodriguez’s late strike… [+]
* Delight as Liverpool move out of drop zone

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson was thrilled to record his first back-to-back Premier League victories as Maxi Rodriguez’s late strike… [+]

Sun 31 October, 2010

* Rooney out for five weeks

(GSM) – Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that he expects striker Wayne Rooney to be out of… [+]
* Hughton remains silent over Magpies future

(GSM) – Newcastle United boss Chris Hughton remained tight-lipped regarding contractual talks with the club after a 5-1 derby day… [+]
Sun 31 October, 2010

* Liverpool out of Premier League relegation zone

Liverpool climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone after a moment of magic from Fernando Torres helped set up… [+]
* Newcastle thrash Sunderland to claim derby win

Newcastle captain Kevin Nolan scored a hat-trick as the Magpies eased the pressure on manager Chris Hughton with a 5-1… [+]
* Villa held by Birmingham in midlands derby

Aston Villa and Birmingham fought out a 0-0 draw as the latest instalment of their fierce local rivalry ended in… [+]
* Manchester City fail to deliver what the owners demand

Played ten, won five, drawn two, lost three. Goals scored thirteen, goals conceded ten. Points seventeen. League position, fourth. Pleased Most fans… [+]
* I now know who Javier Hernandez is!

When I heard Manchester United were signing a young Mexican striker called Javier Hernandez I thought Javier who? United boss Sir… [+]
* City confident of landing Torres

Manchester City have set Fernando Torres as their prime target with the Spaniard currently unsettled at Anfield. The City officials have… [+]
* Fergie rules out January spending

Sir Alex Ferguson is adamant Manchester United won’t be bringing new players in January despite Wayne Rooney’s request for new… [+]
* Wenger salutes ´mature´ Arsenal

Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal’s 1-0 victory over West Ham confirms they now have the maturity to launch a sustained title… [+]
* Allardyce hails Chelsea as ´champions-elect´

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce believes his side were beaten by the team destined to win the Premier League this season… [+]
* Liverpool still one of the world´s best: Hodgson

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson will take his struggling squad to play Bolton on Sunday convinced the Reds are still a… [+]
* No fear of sack for Mancini after City slump

Roberto Mancini claimed he does not fear the sack at Manchester City after experiencing a second successive defeat. But Mancini admitted… [+]

Sat 30 October, 2010

* Redknapp angry at ref for Nani goal

(GSM) – Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp has directed his anger at referee Mark Clattenburg after allowing Nani’s controversial goal… [+]
* Inter duo doubt for Spurs clash

(GSM) – Internazionale duo of Esteban Cambiasso and Júlio César are a major doubt for Tuesday’s Champions League clash with… [+]
* Controversial Nani strike seals United win

A controversial late goal from Nani helped Manchester United secure a 2-0 win over Tottenham on Saturday that kept Sir… [+]
* Tottenham suffer Van der Vaart blow

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp labelled Manchester United’s second goal “scandalous” as Rafael van der Vaart was ruled out of Tuesday’s… [+]
* Prediction: Bolton vs Liverpool

30th October 2010 Bolton will be looking to extend their four-match unbeaten run when they play host to Liverpool, with the… [+]
* Dempsey at the double as Fulham end winless run

A first-half double from Clint Dempsey earned Fulham a 2-0 win at home to Wigan Athletic on Saturday as the… [+]
* Sobering experience for City as Wolves pounce

Roberto Mancini endured another sobering experience in charge of Manchester City after David Edwards condemned the super-spenders to their second… [+]
* Cambiasso and Cesar doubtful for Spurs encounter

Inter Milan goalkeeper Julio Cesar and midfielder Esteban Cambiasso could miss Tuesday’s much-anticipated Champions League clash against Tottenham after suffering… [+]
* Song hits right note to silence West Ham

Arsenal midfielder Alex Song’s late header secured a 1-0 victory over West Ham on Saturday that kept Arsene Wenger’s side… [+]
* Yakubu ends EPL goal drought to sink Stoke

Ayegbeni Yakubu scored his first Premier League goal since April to give Everton a 1-0 win against Stoke at Goodison… [+]
* Ivanovic late show breaks Rovers´ resistance

A late goal from Branislav Ivanovic saw Chelsea defeat Blackburn 2-1 here Saturday to maintain the champions’ five-point lead at… [+]
* Mancini unhappy at City ´drink´ culture

Manchester City coach Roberto Mancini has lashed out at the “drinking culture” of British football after a video of a… [+]
* Mancini to address players’ drinking

(GSM) – Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has confirmed that he is looking to address the issue of players’ drinking… [+]
* Aquilani feels at home in Turin

(GSM) – Liverpool’s on loan midfielder Alberto Aquilani has expressed that he feels at home playing for Juventus in his… [+]
* Arsenal need to secure Wilshere as soon as possible

Arsenal youngster Jack Wilshere looks set to sign a lucrative five-year contract at the Emirates Stadium. The 18 year-old currently has… [+]
* Premier League predictions

SATURDAY 30TH OCTOBER 2010 Arsenal v West Ham The first of a number of local derbies this weekend takes place at the… [+]
* Rooney right to stay – Ronaldo

(GSM) – Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo believes Wayne Rooney did the right thing by committing his long-term future to… [+]
* Chelsea ready for ´rough ride´ at Blackburn

Chelsea captain John Terry has warned his team-mates to expect a brutal battle when the Premier League leaders travel to… [+]
* Fergie warns Rooney not to expect instant return

Sir Alex Ferguson admits Wayne Rooney could struggle to win back his Manchester United place when he returns to fitness. Rooney… [+]