Gunners can show their strength against bitter rivals August 29, 2013 Ben Cleminson PREVIEWS THE FIRST SUPER SUNDAY OF THE SEASON Arsenal vs Tottenham Sunday 4.00pm THINGS couldn’t have started much worse for Arsenal than a 3-1 home defeat to Aston Villa on the opening day of the season, but the Gunners have since bounced back with three wins, scoring eight goals and conceding just once. [...]
Suarez poised to return for Reds against rivals Manchester United August 28, 2013 LIVERPOOL striker Luis Suarez could make his comeback from a 10-match ban against Manchester United, after the bitter rivals were drawn together in the third round of the Capital One Cup last night. The Reds needed extra-time to see off League One strugglers Notts County 4-2 on Tuesday night and will now take on the [...]
Fulham need penalties to Spare Cup blushes at league two Burton August 27, 2013 DEFENDER John Arne Riise (pictured) scored the winning spot-kick as Fulham crept through to the Capital One Cup third round last night. The Premier League club were held to a 1-1 draw after 90 minutes against League Two minnows Burton Albion, with Jack Dyer cancelling out Adel Taarabt’s first-half strike late on. Fulham then fell behind [...]
Chelsea fear Rooney will opt to stay at Old Trafford August 26, 2013 OVERWHELMING support given to Wayne Rooney from Manchester United fans during last night’s goalless draw against Chelsea at Old Trafford will convince the striker to shun the overtures of the Blues and remain with the Premier League champions, fears Jose Mourinho. Mourinho has failed with bids of £20m and £25m already this summer to poach [...]
Premier League: Mourinho: Striker-less system not to blame August 26, 2013 MANCHESTER UNITED 0 vs CHELSEA 0 CHELSEA manager Jose Mourinho last night insisted he was right to field a starting XI without a recognised centre-forward, despite watching his side struggle to create chances during a drab 0-0 draw at Old Trafford. David Moyes’ first competitive game at Old Trafford as Manchester United boss rarely looked [...]
Spurs stunned after Chelsea hijack £30m Willian deal August 22, 2013 CHELSEA sensationally attempted to hijack Tottenham’s £30m move for Anzhi Makhachkala forward Willian last night, while Spurs manager Andre Villas-Boas obliviously watched his team secure a 5-0 victory over Georgian outfit Dinamo Tbilisi in the Europa League play-off first leg. The 25-year-old Brazilian underwent a medical with Spurs on Wednesday ahead of his club record [...]
Wenger turns to former Arsenal battler Flamini August 22, 2013 ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger has moved to fulfill his promise of midfield reinforcements by offering a contract to former Gunner Mathieu Flamini, who is available on a free transfer. Flamini, who spent four seasons at the club before an acrimonious departure to AC Milan in 2008, has been training with Arsenal for the past two [...]
Jose out to spoil Moyes’ Old Trafford coronation August 22, 2013 BEN CLEMINSON AND BILL ESDAILE WITH THE BEST FOOTBALL AND RACING BETS THIS WEEKEND Jose Mourinho will get his closest look yet at striker Wayne Rooney, as Manchester United host Chelsea in a titanic clash at Old Trafford on Monday night. Rooney appeared off the bench in United’s 4-1 thrashing of Swansea but in not [...]
Champions League: Wenger eyes frantic end to window after Europe boost August 21, 2013 FENERBAHCE 0 vs ARSENAL 3 ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger heaped praise on match-winner Aaron Ramsey after the Gunners all but secured their Champions League status and a £30m windfall – but insists he still needs a midfielder. Wenger, who was last night also linked with Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema after admitting defeat in his [...]
Premier League: Mourinho bares teeth and puts Rooney on ice August 21, 2013 CHELSEA 2 vs ASTON VILLA 1 CHELSEA manager Jose Mourinho has ruled out making a renewed attempt to sign Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney until after the two Premier League heavyweights clash on Monday. Despite having less than two weeks to complete any transfer business, Mourinho is prepared to wait until after his team travel [...]