Thursday, 29 December 2011

Jones - Rovers won't be easy

Manchester United defender Phil Jones expects former club Blackburn to provide a stern test despite their lowly league position.

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Simpson targets Anfield win

Danny Simpson wants Newcastle to sign off 2011 by "making a statement" with victory over Liverpool at Anfield.

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Dalglish urges Gerrard caution

Kenny Dalglish will continue to ease Steven Gerrard back into action, with Liverpool wary of asking for too much, too soon from their skipper.

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Daly in demand

Skysports.com understands Dundee United's Jon Daly is a target for a host of clubs including West Brom and Wigan.

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Reds extend Cunningham loan

Greg Cunningham will see out the season at Nottingham Forest, with Manchester City agreeing to extend his loan agreement.

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Progress pleases Pardew

Alan Pardew believes Newcastle are a club heading in the right direction, with the foundations being laid for a successful future.

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McLeish rules out panic buys

Alex McLeish insists Aston Villa will not be forced into panic signings when the January transfer window opens.

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Henry set for Arsenal return

Sky Sports sources understand Thierry Henry has been offered the chance to rejoin Arsenal and is poised to agree a two-month loan deal.

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Davies close to fitness

Simon Davies hopes to be back for Fulham's New Year fixtures after an injury setback.

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Rodgers in awe of perfect Bale

Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers believes Spurs' Gareth Bale is the perfect player ahead of their meeting New Year's Eve.

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Lennon looks to kick on

Celtic manager Neil Lennon has told his players not to rest on their laurels after overtaking Rangers in the SPL title race.

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Hammers warned off Rhodes

Sam Allardyce admits West Ham have enquired about Jordan Rhodes, but has been left in no doubt that the Huddersfield striker is not for sale.

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Donnelly set for Swans move

Swansea are close to signing Cliftonville striker Rory Donnelly after agreeing a new fee and personal terms.

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Frecklington set for surgery

Peterborough midfielder Lee Frecklington requires a hernia operation and will be out for a month.

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Sion file FIFA complaint

FC Sion say they have filed a criminal complaint against members of FIFA's executive committee.

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Milan - No Pato talks

AC Milan have denied opening talks with Paris St Germain over Alexandre Pato.

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Helguson happy with deal

Heidar Helguson has expressed his delight after signing a contract extension to keep him at QPR until the summer of 2013.

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Cassano is Euro 2012 doubt

Italy striker Antonio Cassano admits he is a major doubt for Euro 2012 as he needs six months to recover from heart surgery.

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Ruiz eyes repeat display

Bryan Ruiz wants a repeat performance from Fulham in Saturday's trip to Carrow Road to take on Norwich.

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Wednesday, 21 December 2011

AVB - Spurs injuries help us

Andre Villas-Boas is hoping Tottenham's injury problems will help Chelsea in Thursday's key clash.

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Milijas seeks staying power

Nenad Milijas has called on his Wolves team-mates to maintain their level of performance for 90 minutes if they are to avoid a relegation dogfight.

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Surman - Need to stay grounded

Andrew Surman has warned Norwich not to get carried away with their bright start to the Premier League.

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Arteta realistic on title hopes

Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta believes the Premier League title might be 'realistically' out of the club's reach.

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Terry faces criminal charge

Chelsea captain John Terry is to face prosecution over allegations that he racially abused Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand.

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Bruce an option for Blackburn

Skysports.com understands Steve Bruce would be a contender for the Blackburn Rovers job if current manager Steve Kean is sacked.

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King eyeing home comforts

Ledley King is confident Spurs can kick-off their festive programme in style by continuing their recent good form against Chelsea.

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Mackay eyes January deals

Cardiff City manager Malky Mackay wants to strengthen his squad when the January transfer window opens.

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Abeid eyes first team bow

Mehdi Abeid insists he is the solution to Newcastle boss Alan Pardew's growing selection problems

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Redknapp - We're not favourites

Harry Redknapp is adamant that he does not see his Tottenham side as favourites to beat Chelsea on Thursday night.

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Redknapp wants Lampard dropped

Harry Redknapp admits he would be happy if Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas left Frank Lampard on the bench at Tottenham.

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Cahill on Villas-Boas' radar

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has labelled Bolton's England international defender Gary Cahill an 'interesting' player.

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O'Hara faces month out

Mick McCarthy's hopes of avoiding relegation have been dealt a massive blow after it was revealed that Jamie O'Hara will be out for a month.

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Blues-Fulham goes ahead

Chelsea's Boxing Day game with Fulham will go ahead as planned, despite the threat of industrial action by Tube drivers.

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Barca 'great' option for Neymar

Neymar would see a move to Barcelona as a 'great' option when he eventually leaves Santos, according to the player's father.

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Freedman lands Toon jibe

Dougie Freedman has attacked Newcastle by claiming the Magpies are not a big enough club to sign Wilfried Zaha.

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AVB reiterates Terry support

Andre Villas-Boas has vowed that he and the club will give John Terry their full support no matter the verdict from the CPS.

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Terry vows to clear name

John Terry will fight to prove his innocence and has received the support of Chelsea after being charged by the Crown Prosecution Service.

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Poyet blasts Suarez ban

Ex-Uruguay international Gus Poyet has blasted the FA's decision to ban Luis Suarez for eight games after being found guilty of misconduct.

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Monday, 19 December 2011

Trezeguet to sign for River

David Trezeguet will sign a contract with River Plate this week after passing a medical, the Argentine club have announced.

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Neville demands fighting spirit

Captain Phil Neville has told his Everton team-mates they must not start to feel sorry for themselves.

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Rodgers slams festive schedule

Brendan Rodgers has blasted the scheduling of fixtures over the festive period as Swansea prepare for a run of four games in 12 days.

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Freedman considers play-offs

Dougie Freedman is giving thought to the Championship play-offs after a victory over Birmingham.

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Barker pleased with Carrington

Bury boss Richie Barker believe there is much more to come from Mark Carrington after the midfielder made debut against Brentford.

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Eagles edge out battling Brum

Kagisho Dikgacoi's late header secured a first home win for Crystal Palace since October as they beat Birmingham 1-0 at Selhurst Park.

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Gunners aware of strike threat

Arsenal will monitor talks between tube drivers and London Underground amid the possibility their Wolves match could be under threat.

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Strike action could hit Chelsea

Chelsea's Boxing Day match against Fulham could be under threat due to a planned strike on London Underground.

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McCartney will never go back

George McCartney claims Martin O'Neill's arrival at Sunderland will have no impact on his future, with a loan deal set to keep him at West Ham.

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United 'have held Gaitan talks'

The agent of highly-rated Benfica forward Nicolas Gaitan claims Manchester United have held informal talks regarding a possible transfer.

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Villa undergoes surgery

Barcelona striker David Villa is expected to be sidelined for between four and five months after undergoing surgery on his broken shinbone.

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Lambert defends McCarthy

Norwich City manager Paul Lambert believes the early-season criticism of Wolves counterpart Mick McCarthy was unjust.

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Arnaud to return in New Year

Middlesbrough manager Tony Mowbray expects Loris Arnaud to resume his trial with the club in the New Year.

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Driver submits transfer request

Andrew Driver's agent has confirmed the Hearts winger has submitted a transfer request.

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Allison leaves Bantams

Bradford coach Wayne Allison has left the club to take up a role with the Football Association at the new National Football Centre in Burton.

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Clyne happy with reports

Crystal Palace defender Nathaniel Clyne is pleased his star performances are attracting the interest of big-name clubs.

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Milan to discuss Tevez

AC Milan claim they are to meet with Manchester City on Thursday to discuss the possible signing of Carlos Tevez.

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Mikel frustrated by fringe role

Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has become the latest player to express his frustration over a recent lack of games.

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Coyle focused on Rovers

Bolton Wanderers manager Owen Coyle insists his only focus is on securing the three points against Blackburn Rovers.

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Sunday, 18 December 2011

Fergie - Spurs contenders

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Spurs are playing the best football in the Premier League at present and are title contenders.

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Wenger eyes title tilt

Arsene Wenger feels Arsenal have the chance to reignite their Premier League title ambitions with victory at leaders Manchester City.

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Stockdale - A perfect response

David Stockdale has expressed his delight after Fulham bounced back from their European disappointment with a 2-0 victory over Bolton.

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Ramsey - The future's bright

Aaron Ramsey feels Arsenal's young midfield can only grow stronger as he prepares to tackle Premier League leaders Manchester City

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Micah - United are favourites

Manchester City defender Micah Richards believes neighbours Manchester United are still favourites for the title.

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United play down CL lifeline

Manchester United are not building up their hopes over a possible Champions League reprieve after FIFA threatened to ban Switzerland.

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Mancini prepared to sell duo

Roberto Mancini will listen to offers for Wayne Bridge and Nedum Onuoha - but will not allow them to leave Manchester City on loan.

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Rampant Reds go top

Goals from Wayne Rooney and Michael Carrick in either half saw Manchester United easily beat QPR and go top of the Premier League.

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Herd agrees Villa deal

Chris Herd has agreed fresh terms with Aston Villa and is poised to pen a new three-and-a-half-year deal with the midlands club.

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Barca on top of the world

Barcelona secured the FIFA Club World Cup title after cruising to a 4-0 victory over Brazilian side Santos in Yokohama.

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Martinez - We could have won

Roberto Martinez was delighted with Wigan's showing against Chelsea, but feels they could have taken even more than the point they ended up with.

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Mancini in dark over future

Roberto Mancini remains in the dark over whether he will be offered a new contract at Manchester City.

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Dalglish - Medics saved Gerrard

Kenny Dalglish has revealed Liverpool's quick-thinking medical staff may have saved captain Steven Gerrard's career.

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Walker committed to Spurs

Kyle Walker says he does not want to leave Tottenham Hotspur - despite reportedly attracting interest from some of the world's biggest clubs.

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O'Neill backs break calls

Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill believes a winter break in England would give a psychological boost to players.

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Debut leaves McClean smiling

Rookie Sunderland winger James McClean is gagging for more first-team action after finally making his Premier League debut.

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Kean remains defiant

Steve Kean has insisted he has no intention of quitting Blackburn after coming under increased pressure following the loss to West Brom.

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Mancini wary of RVP threat

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is wary of the threat of Robin van Persie ahead of Sunday's clash with Arsenal.

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Pompey seek new buyer

Porstmouth could enter administration unless they raise a significant sum of money to stave off insolvency.

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Friday, 16 December 2011

Lambert - Points before party

Paul Lambert admits the Norwich Christmas party is on hold, with the pursuit of precious points of more pressing concern over the festive period.

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AVB - Draw is difficult

Having been paired with Napoli, Andre Villas-Boas believes Chelsea have landed 'one of the most difficult draws' in the UEFA Champions League.

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Moyes eyeing more recruits

David Moyes is hoping to sign more players after confirming a loan deal for Landon Donovan and a new contract for Ross Barkley.

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Mutual respect between bosses

Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis have paid glowing tributes to each other ahead of Wolves' Premier League meeting with Stoke City on Saturday.

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Mancini expecting tough test

Roberto Mancini admits Manchester City's impending Europa League clash against Porto 'feels like a Champions League game'.

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Saunders facing Diouf fight

Dean Saunders is relying on El Hadji Diouf's 'good nature' to keep him at Doncaster and has responded to reports linking him with Stephane Dalmat.

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Cech calling for focus

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech insists that the club cannot afford any slip-ups against Wigan this weekend.

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Harry to avoid charge

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp will not be charged by UEFA over a gesture made towards Shamrock Rovers fans on Thursday night.

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Pearson may boost firepower

Leicester manager Nigel Pearson admits he could be tempted to move for a striker in January, but will weigh up the options available to him first.

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Milan draw excites Wenger

Arsene Wenger claims to be excited about Arsenal's impending meeting with AC Milan in the last-16 of the UEFA Champions League.

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O'Neill coy on winter spending

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill says he is yet to consider whether he will be delving into next month's transfer market.

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Fergie welcomes Ajax meeting

Sir Alex Ferguson says he is looking forward to going up against Ajax with Man Utd for the first time in his managerial career.

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Ehmer extends Yeovil deal

Yeovil have agreed to extend the loan deal of Max Ehmer from Premier League outfit QPR.

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Wigan plan to attack Chelsea

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez believes his side need to take risks to gain a positive result against Chelsea on Saturday.

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Mancini makes Toure request

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has requested Yaya Toure joins up with the Ivory Coast squad late so he can play against Wigan.

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Euro stars won't make Olympics

The Football Association has announced that any England player selected for Euro 2012 will not be eligible for Team GB at the London Olympics.

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McLeish coy on Davis talk

Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish is remaining tight-lipped on reports he wants to bring Steven Davis back to the club.

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Andrews set for future talks

Blackburn boss Steve Kean is planning to sit down with Keith Andrews and discuss the midfielder's future when he returns to Ewood Park.

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Fulham wait on Zamora fitness

Fulham will make a late call on striker Bobby Zamora ahead of their crucial clash with Bolton Wanderers on Saturday.

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Thursday, 15 December 2011

CAS uphold Sion expulsion

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has upheld UEFA's decision to expel Sion from the Europa League for fielding ineligible players.

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Coyle wants more commitment

Bolton boss Owen Coyle insists that players whose contracts end next summer have to earn new deals through their performances.

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Royals rule out McCarthy sale

Reading manager Brian McDermott insists there is no chance the club will sell goalkeeper Alex McCarthy to Leeds permanently.

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Blades keen to keep Williams

Sheffield United are close to a deal to sign Marcus Williams on a free transfer once the window opens.

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Rodgers relaxed on transfers

Swansea City manager Brendan Rodgers has no fears his star players could leave the Liberty Stadium next month.

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Hearts players to take action

PFA Scotland has confirmed Hearts' players are poised to submit an official complaint to the SPL despite being paid November's wages.

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Park primed to take his chance

Arsenal's Park Chu-young insists he is ready to lead the club's attack next month when his team-mates go to the African Cup of Nations.

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Essien return put back

Michael Essien suffered a "setback" in his rehab from a knee injury and is not expected back until mid-January at the earliest.

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No timescale on Gerrard's return

Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish is refusing to set a timescale for Steven Gerrard's return from injury.

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Dalglish happy to be busy

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish is looking forward to his side's busy programme over the festive period.

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AVB waits on Drogba decision

Andre Villas-Boas has revealed Chelsea are waiting to make the 'best decision possible' regarding a new contract for Didier Drogba.

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Villa out for 'a long time'

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has revealed the news of David Villa's broken leg is a devastating blow to the club.

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Rooney wants Europa success

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has revealed that he wants to win the Europa League this season.

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Hodgson hopes for Reid recovery

West Bromwich Albion boss Roy Hodgson is hopeful that Steven Reid will recover from injury in time for his side's clash with Blackburn.

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Pardew on his guard

Alan Pardew believes the vast majority of managers must be on their guard during the January transfer window.

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Hodgson confirms Allan bid

West Brom boss Roy Hodgson has confirmed his interest in Scott Allan and feels talks to sign the Dundee Utd midfielder are 'going well'.

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Jags eyeing Drenthe spark

Phil Jagielka hopes Royston Drenthe will return soon and play a 'big part' in firing Everton up the table in the coming weeks.

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Richards cools Mario row

Micah Richards has played down his training ground bust-up with Manchester City team-mate Mario Balotelli.

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Hangeland dejected with EL exit

Fulham defender Brede Hangeland admits that his side's exit from the Europa League is 'hard to take'.

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Wednesday, 14 December 2011

Valencia agent cools Juve link

Antonio Valencia's agent believes it is 'very difficult' for the winger to leave Man Utd after he was linked with a move to Juventus.

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Brown sacked by Preston

Phil Brown has been sacked as Preston North End manager after less than a year in the job at Deepdale.

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Shotton denies allegations

Ryan Shotton has sounded his frustration at continued allegations he used a secret towel to assist his long throws against Tottenham.

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Cerny expects to make way

QPR goalkeeper Radek Cerny thinks he will lose his place in the starting line-up if Paddy Kenny is fit to face Man Utd.

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Wolfsburg consider Rosicky

Arsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky could be a January transfer target of Wolfsburg, while Ivica Olic is also a wanted man.

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Adam taking responsibility

Liverpool midfielder Charlie Adam recognises there is nowhere to hide at Anfield as he continues to grow in influence.

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Inverness confirm Hogg blow

Inverness Caledonian Thistle defender Chris Hogg has expressed his disappointment after confirmation he will miss the rest of the season.

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Westwood wants momentum

Keiren Westwood hopes Sunderland can carry confidence into their meeting with Tottenham and climb the league.

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Morrison scared of losing place

James Morrison is enjoying his football at West Brom but admits he still fears he will be dropped from Roy Hodgson's first team.

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Norwood eyes Championship loan

Manchester United starlet Oliver Norwood has admitted he would consider a loan move to the Championship in January.

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Johnson focused on Canaries

Bradley Johnson says he is concentrating on doing his best for Norwich, with any potential England call-up serving as a bonus.

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Villa cool Delfouneso talk

Aston Villa have shrugged off speculation linking young striker Nathan Delfouneso with a reunion with Martin O'Neill at Sunderland.

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Derry relishing United visit

QPR midfielder Shaun Derry insists Sunday's visit of Premier League heavyweights Manchester United will be 'something to savour'.

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Hibs accept Griffiths ban

Striker Leigh Griffiths will serve a one-match ban after Hibernian chose not to contest the charge imposed by the SFA.

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Neymar helps Santos through

A stunning strike from Neymar helped Santos book their place in the Club World Cup final at the expense of Kashiwa Reysol.

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Red Bulls won't let Ream go

New York Red Bulls have no plans to let USA international Tim Ream move to the Premier League during the January transfer window.

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Rodgers rubbishes Andrews link

Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers has delivered a coded message to deny his interest in Keith Andrews.

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Olsson mulling over options

Jonas Olsson claims to have held informal contract talks with West Brom, but says he has made no decision regarding his future.

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Rose focused on victory

Danny Rose insists that Tottenham will approach their clash against Shamrock Rovers on Thursday with the same intensity as ever.

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Tuesday, 13 December 2011

Podolski rescues Cologne

Cologne left it late to secure a 1-1 draw at home to Mainz after Lukas Podolski struck five minutes from time.

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Copa del Rey round-up

Real Madrid began the defence of their crown with a comfortable first-leg victory, but Valencia and Levante both struggled.

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Cleverley sorry for Fletcher

Tom Cleverley recognises the loss of midfielder Darren Fletcher is another setback for Manchester United.

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Siena win last-16 thriller

Siena moved into the quarter-finals of the Coppa Italia after a penalty shoot-out victory over Palermo.

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Anfield next for Latics in cup

Oldham will face an FA Cup clash at Liverpool after Chris Taylor's goal secured a 1-0 win against Southend in Tuesday's second-round replay.

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Win lands Cod Army dream tie

Fleetwood claimed their second League One scalp in the FA Cup as a 2-0 win at Yeovil booked them a dream tie at home to local rivals Blackpool.

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Nagatomo sinks Genoa

Inter Milan continued their mid-season revival under Claudio Ranieri with an impressive win at Genoa courtesy of Yuto Nagatomo.

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Cracker Jack lifts Dons up SPL

Ryan Jack scored from the halfway line as Aberdeen won 2-1 at St Johnstone in the SPL on Tuesday night in front of a crowd of just 1,607 fans.

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Milan in no hurry over Tevez

AC Milan are in no rush to complete the signing of Man City striker Carlos Tevez, according to vice-president Adriano Galliani.

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Levein wishes Fletcher well

Craig Levein hopes Darren Fletcher will make a full recovery after the Scot was forced to take an extended break from the game.

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Pulis leaves stars at home

Stoke manager Tony Pulis has decided to rest a number of his first-team regulars for Wednesday's match against Besiktas.

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Jol rubbishes Zamora rumours

Fulham manager Martin Jol has once again dismissed suggestions of a breakdown in his relationship with Bobby Zamora.

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Sergio concerned about impact

Hearts boss Paulo Sergio is worried about the possible psychological impact of the 'negativity' regarding the non-payment of wages.

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Etherington hits back

Matthew Etherington has defended Stoke's style of play in the wake of Sunday's victory over high-flying Tottenham.

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Rangers in Bendiksen talks

Rangers manager Ally McCoist has confirmed negotiations have begun with midfielder Thomas Bendiksen over a contract extension.

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Williamson back for Toon

Mike Williamson has handed Newcastle a welcome boost after making a 45-minute appearance for the club's reserves.

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Chamakh to stay at Arsenal

Marouane Chamakh's agent has played down talk that the striker could leave Arsenal in January.

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Rovers deny 'meltdown' claims

Blackburn have issued a strongly worded statement to deny reports that the club was 'facing a financial meltdown'.

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Howe welcomes 'massive boost'

Burnley manager Eddie Howe has welcomed the return to fitness of Martin Paterson and Charlie Austin.

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Milner - City will bounce back

James Milner insists Manchester City are eager to avenge their defeat to Chelsea with success against Arsenal on Sunday.

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Freedman remains 'realistic'

Dougie Freedman is wary of getting caught up in the hype that currently surrounds his rejuvenated Crystal Palace side.

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Pars seeking compensation

Dunfermline are seeking financial compensation from the SFA following the postponement of their clash with Kilmarnock.

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Moyes tips Rodwell for Euros

David Moyes has backed Everton youngster Jack Rodwell as one of the emerging talents to make the cut for England's Euro campaign.

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McCarthy - Fletcher on radar

Mick McCarthy has praised Steven Fletcher's reluctance to court publicity, but acknowledges that his fine form is likely to spark interest.

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Johnson offers Suarez support

Glen Johnson insists Liverpool team-mate Luis Suarez will not be affected by all the furore surrounding him.

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Swans set sights on Proctor

Swansea have confirmed that Preston starlet Jamie Proctor is one player they have their eye on heading into the January transfer window.

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Miller focused on promotion

Cardiff striker Kenny Miller is happy there is no longer any uncertainty after moving clubs during the last two transfer windows.

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Tykes waiting on Butterfield

Don Rowing says Barnsley are still waiting on a decision from captain Jacob Butterfield after offering him a contract extension.

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Clarke eyes Robins exit

Leon Clarke admits he has no future at Swindon as he returns to the club following the end of his successful loan spell at Chesterfield.

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Long targets Euro role

Shane Long plans to get his head down at West Brom and make himself a guaranteed starter for the Republic of Ireland at Euro 2012.

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Anderson focused on fitness

Russell Anderson would be keen to re-sign for Aberdeen, but says it will be 'months rather than weeks' before he is ready to play again.

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McLeish wants to keep Petrov

Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has dismissed reports that he will try to offload captain Stiliyan Petrov in the January transfer window.

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Latics in confident mood

James McCarthy and James McArthur are confident Wigan can play their way to Premier League survival, with recent results offering renewed hope.

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Sinclair to stick with Swans

Scott Sinclair has vowed to remain at Swansea amid reports that he could be on the move during the January transfer window.

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Scotland eyes Ipswich deal

Ipswich Town striker Jason Scotland is hoping to earn a new contract to stay at Portman Road beyond the end of the season.

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Vaughan sings O'Neill's praises

David Vaughan claims the mood in the Sunderland camp has lifted following Martin O'Neill's arrival as successor to the ousted Steve Bruce.

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Jelavic not thinking of move

Rangers striker Nikica Jelavic has played down reports of a January transfer after admitting it is flattering to be wanted by other clubs.

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Keogh hopes for Leeds stay

On-loan Leeds United striker Andy Keogh is hoping a deal can be agreed with Wolves for him to stay at Elland Road beyond January.

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McInnes open to Scottish raid

Bristol City manager Derek McInnes insists he is keeping tabs on talent in Scotland as he mulls over strengthening his squad.

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Monday, 12 December 2011

Elliot to leave Hearts

Hearts have confirmed striker Calum Elliot is set to leave the club when the transfer window reopens next month.

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Woodgate - Spurs title contenders

Stoke City defender Jonathan Woodgate expects his old club Tottenham to mount a serious Premier League title challenge.

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Fans land Hoops UEFA fine

UEFA has ruled that Celtic supporters engaged in 'illicit chanting' in a match against Rennes and has fined the SPL outfit ?12,700.

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Arteta happy with performance

Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta is pleased with his performance so far this season and hopes to score more goals.

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Reds get new charge deadline

Liverpool have been given more time by the FA to respond to the two charges that followed last week's defeat at Fulham.

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Kuyt unfazed by goal drought

Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt insists he remains unfazed by his current goal drought for the club.

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Ferguson - Lewis deal a way off

Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson admits the club are a long way off agreeing a new deal with QPR target Joe Lewis.

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Seagulls fined �15,000

Brighton have been hit with a ?15,000 fine by the FA for failing to control their players against Southampton in November.

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Vogel lands Basel deal

Heiko Vogel has been named Basel coach on a permanent basis after guiding the club to the last 16 of the Champions League.

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Brown weighs up Anderson deal

Aberdeen boss Craig Brown is weighing up a move to bring Russell Anderson back to Pittodrie.

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Holt looking for home comfort

Norwich captain Grant Holt has called on his team-mates to make Carrow Road a fortress if they want to stay up.

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Martinez hails Moses

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has heaped praised on winger Victor Moses and is confident of retaining his services in the long run.

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Fergie points to squad strength

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson expects his squad to be stretched to its limits during the busy festive period.

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Barrios considers Dortmund exit

Lucas Barrios has revealed he is considering quitting Borussia Dortmund as he is frustrated with his lack of first-team action.

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Rovers duo face further checks

Blackburn are still waiting to discover the full extent of the injuries suffered by Gael Givet and Jason Lowe in their weekend defeat by Sunderland.

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Diatta cleared for debut

Senegal international Lamine Diatta has finally received international clearance on his move to Doncaster.

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Chase on for Church

Skysports.com understands a host of clubs are monitoring Reading striker Simon Church's situation at the Madejski Stadium.

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Reds to win race for starlet

Skysports.com understands Liverpool are in pole position to sign Wycombe Wanderers starlet Jordan Ibe.

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Sanchez committed to Barnet

Barnet boss Lawrie Sanchez has denied he has had any contact with the IFA about returning to coach Northern Ireland.

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