Diaby keeps Arsenal in sight of top February 10, 2010 ARSENAL boss Arsene Wenger hailed a “fantastic night” after Abou Diaby’s goal blew the title race back open. Midfielder Diaby struck with a bullet 72nd-minute header from Tomas Rosicky’s cross to settle an otherwise scrappy affair and end the Gunners’ four-match winless run. And with both Chelsea and Manchester United crucially dropping points in the [...]
Chelsea unstuck by Toffees February 10, 2010 CHELSEA assistant Ray Wilkins confirmed John Terry will miss this weekend’s FA Cup clash after the captain endured a night to forget at the hands of Louis Saha. Everton striker Saha got the better of Terry to score two goals as the Toffees came from a goal down to end Chelsea’s 10-match unbeaten run. Chelsea, [...]
Ten-man United earn comeback point February 10, 2010 MANCHESTER United manager Sir Alex Ferguson toasted a point gained rather than two dropped after his 10-man side came from behind to draw at Villa Park. Chelsea’s slip at Everton allowed United the chance to go top but they too struggled against feisty opponents, who led through Carlos Cuellar. Ferguson’s men hit back with a [...]
Wolves gore toothless Tottenham February 10, 2010 BOSS Harry Redknapp lashed out after his lacklustre Spurs side were beaten for a second time this season by lowly Wolves. David Jones gave Mick McCarthy’s strugglers a first-half lead, but Spurs, looking to return to the top four, had no response and failed to register a single shot on goal in the second half. [...]
Hammers hand boss Zola timely boost February 10, 2010 WEST HAM clambered out of the relegation zone and eased the pressure on manager Gianfranco Zola with their first win of 2010. Alessandro Diamanti put the Hammers in front with an exquisite free-kick just before half-time and Carlton Cole wrapped up victory with a close range header midway through the second half. West Ham’s triumph [...]
Two offers push Portsmouth survival bid into extra time February 10, 2010 PORTSMOUTH pulled off their most significant victory of the season yesterday when they succeeded in obtaining an extra seven days to fight a winding-up order. The Premier League’s bottom club, who have debts of around £60m, were granted more time to prove they can afford to pay creditors at a hearing at the High Court. [...]
Rookie prop Cole given England chance in Rome February 10, 2010 LEICESTER prop Dan Cole admits he is stunned after being handed his full England debut in Sunday’s Six Nations trip to Italy. Cole is one of manager Martin Johnson’s two changes from the team that beat Wales last weekend, with Riki Flutey replacing Toby Flood at inside centre following his recovery from injury. The 22-year-old, [...]
Record-busting Chemmy’s eyeing gold against all odds February 10, 2010 CHEMMY ALCOTT has talked the talk but now she must walk the walk after insisting a maiden Winter Olympic medal is within her grasp. The 27-year-old has been put through a rollercoaster of emotion, injury and funding problems since her last Olympic appearance in 2006 but is adamant the worst is behind her. First Alcott [...]
Vonn bid suffers a fresh injury setback February 10, 2010 RED-HOT favourite Lindsey Vonn has revealed she is struggling with a shin injury ahead of her Winter Olympic bid in Vancouver this weekend. The American, fancied by many to take gold in both the women’s downhill and super-combined events, has not skied at all since damaging her shin during a training run in Austria last [...]
Fears grow for America’s Cup after strong winds delay opening race again February 10, 2010 THE start of the 33rd America’s Cup – international sport’s oldest trophy – has been thrown into chaos after unfavourable winds caused the postponement of the opening race for the second time this week. The best-of-three contest between Swiss defending champion Alinghi and American challengers BMW Oracle was scheduled to get underway in Valencia on [...]