Wenger: ‘We will fight on’ August 27, 2008 Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger insists current squad can still challenge for honours this season despite an unconvincing start to the new campaign. Wenger’s men slumped to a shock 1-0 defeat at Fulham on Saturday, sparking further claims that he needs to sign a creative midfielder in order to compete both domestically and in Europe. The [...]
Fergie won’t give up on Berbatov chase August 26, 2008 Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says he has not given up the chase for Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov despite watching his side claim their first victory of the season at Portsmouth. United are being heavily-linked with a move for the wantaway Bulgarian, who was left out of Saturday’s defeat by Sunderland by boss Juande [...]
Never mind the credit crunch. What time’s the match? August 15, 2008 With the Premiership football season due to kick off tomorrow, London’s top-flight clubs appear to be immune to the ravages of the credit crunch, with some hopeful of attracting more fans than ever before. The stars of Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham and Fulham take to the pitch in the knowledge that fans are [...]
King Fernando 9/2 to reign August 15, 2008 Fernando Torres to be top Premier League goalscorer – 9/2 Fernando Torres is ready to be crowned king of the Premier League goal scoring charts this season, with the Spaniard a stand-out 9/2 punt to take over the mantle held last season by Cristiano Ronaldo. With the Manchester United ace currently sidelined with an ankle [...]
King Kev can’t kick the habit August 15, 2008 Manchester United kick-off their Premier League defence at home to Newcastle on Sunday afternoon and are just 1.32 on Betdaq to open up with a win. However, punters got their fingers burnt steaming into the Red Devils at an even shorter price in their opening fixture last season and may be a little more reluctant [...]
United at 5/4 leaves no room at the top for big Phil Scolari August 15, 2008 It’s the big kick-off in the Premier League tomorrow and the “Big Four” are already starting to jostle for position. John Terry’s claim that Manchester United have “already peaked” may light the blue touch paper, but new Chelsea coach Luis Felipe Scolari could manage that all by himself. The 59-year-old Brazilian, nicknamed ‘wooden leg’ during [...]
Brace yourself for Bayor August 15, 2008 Emmanuel Adebayor may have been on the verge of leaving Arsenal this summer, but back the lanky forward to prove his newfound loyalty by ensuring West Brom endure a miserable return to the top flight. The Baggies face a daunting trip to the Emirates Stadium tomorrow as the Premier League season kicks off – and [...]
Wenger vows to strengthen ‘light’ Arsenal August 15, 2008 Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has promised to splash the cash on a new arrival by the end of the month after resigning himself to losing another of his young Guns. Wenger was without no fewer than nine of his first team stars for the hard-fought 2-0 Champions League win against FC Twente on Wednesday night [...]
I fancy Chelsea, but Spurs will trail again August 15, 2008 As a former darling of White Hart Lane, Chris Waddle is well placed to judge whether Tottenham are ready to break the iron grip of the Premier League’s big four. But on the eve of the new top-flight season, the former England winger has a stark warning for Spurs boss Juande Ramos. Waddle believes big-spending [...]
Vaughan fears for future of Test game August 14, 2008 Departed England captain Michael Vaughan admits he has concerns that the emerging impact of Twenty20 cricket may have a detrimental effect on the Test game. The England and Wales Cricket Board have added two new Twenty20 events to the domestic calendar to cater to its popularity and compete with the hugely successful and marketable Indian [...]