Park strife as Arsenal falter December 13, 2010 MANCHESTER UTD 1 vs ARSENAL 1 ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger believes his team are still capable of sustaining a challenge for the Premier League title despite seeing Manchester United ominously climb back to the summit, with a game in hand, following last night’s defeat at Old Trafford. Ji-Sung Park’s splendidly improvised header four minutes before [...]
West Ham linked to Allardyce sacking December 13, 2010 BLACKBURN captain Ryan Nelsen last night expressed his dismay at the shock sacking of manager Sam Allardyce, saying he was “devastated” by the actions of the club’s new Indian owners. Allardyce was shown the door despite Rovers being five points above the Premier League relegation zone in 13th place, amid rumours of conflict with the [...]
Lampard expects to win league December 13, 2010 FOOTBALL: Frank Lampard is convinced floundering Chelsea will retain their Premier League title if they replicate their performance in Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Tottenham. He said: “If we play with the spirit we showed there, I have no doubt we’ll win the league, because we’ve got the quality in our team.”
We are back: Ancelotti hails Chelsea revival December 12, 2010 TOTTENHAM (1) vs CHELSEA (1) CHELSEA manager Carlo Ancelotti warned his Premier League rivals that yesterday’s draw at Spurs signalled the end of the Blues’ blip. Roman Pavlyuchenko’s first-half strike looked likely to condemn the champions to a fourth league defeat in seven games, before substitute Didier Drogba benefited from a goalkeeping howler by Heurelho [...]
Wenger surprised at Arsenal leading a tougher top flight December 12, 2010 MANCHESTER UTD vs ARSENAL ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger leads his side into a match that will have a huge bearing on their title ambitions tonight in the firm belief that winning the Premier League is tougher than ever. The Gunners arrive at Old Trafford top of the table but battle-scarred from four defeats, three of [...]
Wasps mull Abu Dhabi Quins match December 9, 2010 WASPS have confirmed they are considering a groundbreaking move that would see them play Harlequins in Abu Dhabi next month. The two clubs are in advanced discussions over the possibility of playing their LV= Cup clash on foreign soil in what would be the first competitive match between two English teams to be played overseas. [...]
Home advantage can give United the edge December 9, 2010 MANCHESTER UNITED vs ARSENAL Monday, 8.00pm, Sky Sports ARSENAL forced their way to the top of the Premier League table last weekend with a 2-1 win against Fulham. Samir Nasri was the hero with a brace against the Cottagers and he has now scored four goals in his last three league games. Manchester United’s game [...]
Pardew set for St James’ appointment December 8, 2010 NEWCASTLE are today expected to anger fans by naming former West Ham and Charlton boss Alan Pardew as their new manager. Pardew, sacked by Southampton in August, is in line to succeed Chris Hughton, who was shown the door at St James’ Park on Monday. Hughton was a popular figure with the Magpies faithful, having [...]
Newcastle merry-go-round will unsettle players December 8, 2010 A FEW weeks ago it was Ray Wilkins, now it’s Chris Hughton. Another club dispensing with the services of an important part of their success. I just can’t understand it. More baffling still is the idea of Newcastle replacing Hughton with Alan Pardew, a manager who has achieved little that the previous incumbant hasn’t. Pardew [...]
Ngog stars in Torres absence as Hodgson praises Reina December 6, 2010 LIVERPOOL 3 vs ASTON VILLA 0 LIVERPOOL striker David Ngog stepped out Fernando Torres’ shadow at Anfield last night, playing a starring role in a win that lifted Liverpool up into eighth in the Premier League. With Torres, whose wife had gone into labor before the match, Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher all missing, Villa [...]