Long-awaited glory would vindicate Wenger method January 26, 2011 ONLY one team stands between Arsenal and silverware following their progress to the Carling Cup final. Whatever happens at Wembley, it is sure to boost their confidence that they can catch Manchester United in the Premier League title race. In the past this Gunners team has been guilty of hitting a brick wall at crucial [...]
Pantsil’s present keeps Dalglish’s winning run going January 26, 2011 LIVERPOOL’S recovery under Kenny Dalglish gathered further momentum last night as John Pantsil’s own goal gifted the Reds a 1-0 win over Fulham at Anfield. The three points moved the Merseysiders up into seventh in the Premier League table, their highest position of the season, and victory secured back-to-back wins for the first time since [...]
West Ham could sue over stadium ruling, say lawyers January 25, 2011 WEST HAM would have a strong argument for seeking a judicial review and could even claim damages if they lose out to Tottenham in the battle for the Olympic Stadium, legal experts have told City A.M. The Hammers could argue for a review on the grounds that such a decision would be unfair, say lawyers, [...]
Wenger: Arsenal are ready to deliver January 25, 2011 ARSENAL 3 vs IPSWICH 0 Arsenal win 3-1 on aggregate ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger has told his players that an end to their six-year trophy drought is theirs for the taking after they swept Ipswich aside to reach the Carling Cup final. A superb strike from Nicklas Bendtner, a Laurent Koscielny header and a breakaway [...]
Berbatov strike stretches United’s lead to five points January 25, 2011 MANCHESTER UNITED staged an astonishing second-half recovery to record a 3-2 win at Blackpool and open up a five-point gap over Arsenal at the top of the Premier League. The leaders looked set to surrender their unbeaten record when they trailed at the break to goals from former United defender Craig Cathcart and DJ Campbell. United [...]
Cheslea retain title hopes After Reebok romp January 24, 2011 BOLTON 0 vs CHELSEA 4 CHELSEA manager Carlo Ancelotti believes his side can still retain their Premier League title following last night’s comfortable win over Bolton. A moving tribute to Wanderers’ legend Nat Lofthouse, who passed away 10 days ago, preceded the match, but Chelsea were in far from sympathetic mood as goals from Didier [...]
Levy: Stadium decision must be head over heart January 23, 2011 TOTTENHAM chairman Daniel Levy has urged London 2012 legacy chiefs to ignore “emotive” rhetoric and focus on facts as they prepare to decide between bids from Spurs and West Ham for the Olympic Stadium. Levy spoke out yesterday as West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady compared Tottenham’s proposals to bulldozing 100 primary schools, and Lord Coe [...]
United rebuff talk of £2bn takeover by Qatar Holding January 23, 2011 MANCHESTER UNITED insist the club is not for sale and have denied suggestions that the Glazer family, which owns the club, has held talks with a Qatari consortium over a potential £2bn takeover. Qatar Holding, the £40bn investment company owned by the Gulf kingdom’s royal family, is thought to have had a £1.5bn offer for [...]
Blackburn boss Kean to praise Robinson January 23, 2011 BLACKBURN moved up to seventh in the Premier League after a 2-0 home win over relegation-haunted West Brom at Ewood Park. An own goal from Gabriel Tamas and a cracker from David Hoilett either side of half-time sealed the points, but former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson was the star of the show with a string [...]
Wolves have the fight to tame Kenny’s Reds January 20, 2011 WOLVES vs LIVERPOOL Tomorrow – 12.45pm Sky Sports 2 KENNY Dalglish hasn’t made the dream return to management that many Liverpool fans would have hoped for, taking just one point from his opening three games. It could have been even worse had Dirk Kuyt not converted a second half penalty against Everton on Sunday. Liverpool [...]