February 2007

Fergie - 'Impossible' for Barca to win at Anfield

Editor / 28 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes Barcelona will be favourites for the Champions League if they do the 'impossible' and beat Liverpool at Anfield. Rafael Benitez's men hold a 2-1 advantage from the last-16 first-leg match at the Nou...Read more »

Winger tipped for summer exit

Editor / 28 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Arjen Robben's future at Chelsea has again been thrown into doubt after he admitted his anger at being dropped for the Carling Cup. The Dutch winger was left out of the starting line up at the Millennium Stadium, but came...Read more »

Curbishley feels for the fans

Editor / 28 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Alan Curbishley has revealed that he feels 'dreadful' for the club's fans over West Ham's poor run of form. Curbishley's only win since taking over from Alan Pardew in the Upton Park hot seat came against current Premiership leaders Manchester...Read more »

Ferguson will carry on

Editor / 28 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed he does not intend to retire "for at least a couple of years". The Scot went back on his original plan to retire in 2002 and is currently spearheading United's quest to...Read more »

Drogba targets clean sweep

Editor / 27 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Didier Drogba says winning the Carling Cup is just the start and believes Chelsea can go on and win the quadruple. The Blues wrapped up their first trophy of the season thanks to a 2-1 victory over Arsenal and Drogba...Read more »

Eto'o pleased to be back

Editor / 26 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Samuel Eto'o admitted he was a relieved man after scoring for Barcelona in their 3-0 success over Athletic Bilbao on Sunday. The Cameroon international hit-man has been in the news for the wrong reasons in the past few weeks, with...Read more »

Mourinho moans about 'lucky Reds'

Editor / 26 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says Manchester United have been lucky to go nine points clear and says everything is going their way in the Premiership at the moment. The Blues boss admits he did not see the league leader's victory...Read more »

Curbs fears the chop

Editor / 26 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Alan Curbishley admits that he fears the sack despite being handed another vote of confidence after West Ham's 4-0 defeat at Charlton. The former Addicks boss, who took over from the sacked Alan Pardew at Upton Park in December, has...Read more »

Bhoys leave it late at Caley

Editor / 25 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Celtic needed two late goals to move into the semi-finals of the Tennents Scottish Cup with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Inverness Caledonian Thistle at the Caledonian Stadium. The hosts took the lead in the 19th minute with Graham Bayne...Read more »

Hughes linked with Black Cats loan

Editor / 25 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Reports suggest that Aaron Hughes could be set to leave Aston Villa and join Sunderland on loan for the rest of the season. The Villa defender is back to full fitness following a couple of injury problems but is on...Read more »

Blues line up Barca bid

Editor / 25 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Chelsea are reported to be lining up a £50million summer raid for unsettled Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o. The Cameroon ace seems to be heading out of the Nou Camp this summer following an unsettled season which has seen him fall...Read more »

The Championship - promotion and relegation situation

Editor / 25 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Both ends of the Championship are intriguingly poised as the season approaches its run-in. The tight bunching of teams involved in promotion and relegation battles means most clubs have plenty to play for - nine points separate the bottom nine...Read more »

Ronaldo: Forget about Chelsea

Editor / 24 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Cristiano Ronaldo urged his Manchester United team-mates to forget about Chelsea after his winning goal at Fulham opened up a nine-point gap at the top of the Premiership. The Portugal flyer scored two minutes from the final whistle to secure...Read more »

Makelele feeling the pressure

Editor / 24 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Claude Makelele has revealed that Chelsea are under 'unbearable pressure' to win the Carling Cup final against Arsenal. The Blues have the chance to lift the first silverware of the season tomorrow and Makelele insists failure is not an option...Read more »

Taylor keen to stay up

Editor / 24 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Wigan's Ryan Taylor insists his only ambition for the rest of the season is to keep the club in the Premiership for a third campaign. Latics have been have been on a terrible run of form this term and currently...Read more »

Roeder keen to face Dutch master

Editor / 24 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Glenn Roeder is looking forward to pitting his wits against AZ Alkmaar coach Louis van Gaal in the UEFA Cup last 16 next month. The respected Dutchman is masterminding Alkmaar's European challenge this term and rallied his troops to come...Read more »

Inter suffer Vieira injury woe

Editor / 23 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Inter Milan's Patrick Vieira is expected to be out of action for at least four weeks after scans revealed he has a thigh problem. The 30-year-old France international picked up the injury during last Wednesday's Champions League game with Valencia,...Read more »

Weekend Football Preview

Editor / 23 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Fulham v Manchester United (Saturday - 12:45 kick-off, live on Sky Sports 1) Following the controversy surrounding Tuesday night's Champions League win against Lille, Manchester United return to Premiership duties on Saturday lunchtime when they visit Fulham. With Chelsea involved...Read more »

Jol seeks more from Lennon

Editor / 23 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Tottenham boss says he wants to see more consistency from winger Aaron Lennon, especially away from White Hart Lane. Although the England international has looked a world-beater on occasions, the former Leeds man has often failed to repeat the form...Read more »

Terry injury blow rocks Chelsea

Editor / 22 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Chelsea's hopes of lifting the Carling Cup this weekend have been hit by the news influential skipper John Terry has been ruled out of the clash after suffering ankle ligament damage. Terry, who has only just returned to action from...Read more »

Henry confident of progress

Editor / 22 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Star striker Thierry Henry believes Arsenal are good enough to overturn their 1-0 Champions League deficit to PSV Eindhoven in the return leg. Arsene Wenger was disappointed by the negative tactics employed by the Dutch side but Henry says Arsenal...Read more »

Delighted Benitez's stern warning

Editor / 22 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Backers of Liverpool to win the Champions League will have noted boss Rafa Benitez's warning to his players that 'the job is not done' after their 2-1 win against Barcelona at the Nou Camp. The Reds came back from going...Read more »

Blackburn v Bayer Leverkusen,

Editor / 22 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Thursday 6.00pm, live on ITV4 Blackburn Rovers fans will need to finish work early this Thursday if they are to catch their club's UEFA Cup Last 32 second leg tie against Bayer Leverkusen - the 6pm kick off reflecting the...Read more »

Jol eyes top six

Editor / 22 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Martin Jol says it is important Tottenham go on a good run in the league and is targeting a place in the top six. Spurs booked their place in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup with a comprehensive 4-0 victory...Read more »

Gregory confident of survival

Editor / 22 February 2007 / Leave a comment

QPR boss John Gregory says everyone at the club believes that they can survive in the Championship following their battling 0-0 draw against Leeds United. Rangers went into the game on the back of poor recent form and were faced...Read more »

Dravid backs World Cup debutants

Editor / 21 February 2007 / Leave a comment

India captain Rahul Dravid has called on his squad to not allow the occasion of the World Cup get the better of them. There were no surprises in the 15-man squad named by the Indian selectors last week but six...Read more »

Magnusson denies Curbishley ultimatum

Editor / 21 February 2007 / Leave a comment

West Ham chairman Eggert Magnusson says Alan Curbishley has his full support and slammed claims he has three games to save his job at the Hammers. The Icelandic owner has been reportedly losing patience with the man he installed as...Read more »

Barcelona v Liverpool, Wednesday 7:45pm, live on Sky

Editor / 20 February 2007 / Leave a comment

The pick of the first week of knockout ties takes place in Spain on Wednesday as the previous two winners of the Champions League meet at the last-16 stage. Barcelona are riding an unbeaten home run in this competition that...Read more »

Bolton hail Cesar arrival

Editor / 20 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Bolton have completed the signing of Spanish defender Cesar who has penned a deal until the end of the season. The 29-year-old became a free agent after negotiating his release from La Liga outfit Levante and it has allowed Trotters...Read more »

Toffees midfielder to miss Spurs clash

Editor / 20 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Everton boss David Moyes will be without inspirational midfielder Tim Cahill for the home clash with Spurs on Wednesday night as they look to push for a European place. Cahill misses the game through suspension because of the totting up...Read more »

Wolves striker eyes play-off party

Editor / 20 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Backers of Wolves to win promotion will have been alerted by striker Stephen Ward's claims that the club is looking to press on with a bid to make the play-offs. The Irish forward has been heartened by Wolves' recent form...Read more »

Champions League - Lille v Manchester United (Tuesday 19.45)

Editor / 19 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Champions League - Lille v Manchester United (Tuesday 19.45) The Champions League progresses to the knockout format this week with the first legs of the last 16 clashes. Two-time European champions Manchester United will hope to take a decisive step...Read more »

London rivals handed FA Cup meeting

Editor / 19 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Chelsea have been drawn to face Tottenham at Stamford Bridge in the FA Cup quarter-finals tie of the round. It's a third home tie in the competition for Jose Mourinho's men, while Spurs face a another Premiership rival away from...Read more »

Jose wary of Porto atmosphere

Editor / 19 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Jose Mourinho is expecting a cauldron of fire when Chelsea walk out at the Estadio do Dragao against Porto on Wednesday. Porto fans have still not forgiven Mourinho for leaving them three years ago for Stamford Bridge, despite leading them...Read more »

Mourinho eyes two 'cup finals'

Editor / 18 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Jose Mourinho is relishing two 'cup finals' this week as Chelsea gear up to face his former club Porto in the Champions League and Arsenal in the Carling Cup showpiece. Mourinho returns to Estádio do Dragão on Wednesday night for...Read more »

Keane targets Blues upset

Editor / 18 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Sunderland boss Roy Keane praised his side for their demolition of Southend - then set his sights on Tuesday's trip to 1.4 Championship promotion favourites Birmingham. On Saturday, the Black Cats turned the tables on the Shrimpers, who had thrashed...Read more »

Pardew had to go - Magnusson

Editor / 18 February 2007 / Leave a comment

West Ham chairman Eggert Magnusson has cranked up the pressure ahead of next weekend's crunch relegation trip to Charlton by insisting former manager Alan Pardew had to be sacked. Magnusson wasted no time in firing Pardew and replacing him with...Read more »

Doyle hails canny Coppell

Editor / 17 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Reading striker Kevin Doyle has highlighted boss Steve Coppell's ability to pick up a bargain as a reason for the club's surprise season. The Royals have defied pundits by climbing to sixth position in their first season in the Premiership...Read more »

Rovers are 1.98

Editor / 17 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Nonda up for Uefa Cup Rovers are 1.98 to make it through to the last 16 but are currently outsiders at 34 in Betfair's Uefa Cup Winner's market to lift the trophy in Glasgow. Blackburn loan striker Shabani Nonda feels...Read more »

Jol learning hard lessons

Editor / 17 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Tottenham manager Martin Jol believes his side would be challenging for a top-six Premiership finish if they were not involved in the Uefa Cup this season. Jol has blamed a hectic fixture list for Tottenham's alarming drop in league form...Read more »

Preston North End v Manchester City, Sunday 13.10

Editor / 17 February 2007 / Leave a comment

In an FA Cup season of few shocks, this North West derby will grab the attention as one that could produce an upset. Manchester City have lost their last three Premiership games and, until recently, Deepdale was something of a...Read more »

Essien fires Chelsea warning

Editor / 16 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Michael Essien says confidence is high in the Chelsea camp and insists the Blues are capable of catching Manchester United in the title race. The Premiership champions are six points behind United and are trading with Betfair at 4.4 to...Read more »

Rival tips Reds for Euro glory

Editor / 16 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Liverpool are good enough to win the Champions League this season, according to last-16 opponents Barcelona's star man Ronaldinho. The reigning champions and Spanish title holders will face 2005 victors Liverpool at the Nou Camp in the first leg of...Read more »

Manchester United v Reading Saturday

Editor / 16 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Former Manchester United winger, Steve Coppell, has appeared at 32 to return to Old Trafford as boss when Sir Alex Ferguson retires. That new price may fall if Coppell's Reading overturn United in the FA Cup 5th Round on Saturday....Read more »

Larsson's French role could be right for United

Editor / 15 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Henrik Larsson says he is happy to operate on the right wing if asked to play there as Manchester United prepare for two tough cup matches in four days. The Swedish hitman has backed Sir Alex Ferguson's rotation policy and...Read more »

Spector allays drop fears

Editor / 15 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Jonathan Spector feels Alan Curbishley's management skills will play a key role in helping West Ham remain in the Premiership. The defender, who joined the Hammers from Manchester United, has seen the side win just one game since Curbishley took...Read more »

Bolton target Euro push

Editor / 15 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Sam Allardyce says Bolton must now concentrate on qualifying for Europe after the Trotters crashed out of the FA Cup against Arsenal. Allardyce had set his heart on being the first manager to guide his team to FA Cup glory...Read more »

Jol dismisses drop fears

Editor / 14 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Martin Jol says Tottenham will not get sucked into a relegation battle and believes it is only a matter of time before they start climbing the table. Spurs were tipped to have a big season after just missing out on...Read more »

Southgate's Euro mission

Editor / 14 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate is targeting victory over West Brom in their FA Cup fifth-round tie, feeling the tournament represents his side's best chance of reaching Europe. Southgate watched his side scrape past League One outfit Bristol City on penalties...Read more »

Rafa reveals winger injury fears

Editor / 14 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Rafa Benitez has admitted that he does not know if Harry Kewell will be fit enough to play for Liverpool at all this season. Kewell, who joined Liverpool from Leeds in 2003, has been plagued by a series of injuries...Read more »

Black Cats lucky for Taylor

Editor / 13 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Peter Taylor claims Crystal Palace's win against Sunderland in December saved his job but he is still confident of making the play-offs. The Eagles were on the back of a disappointing run of two straight defeats following a poor first...Read more »

Butt up for the Uefa Cup

Editor / 13 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Midfielder Nicky Butt believes 'anything can happen' if Newcastle manage to make it to the latter stages of the Uefa Cup this season. The Magpies face a two-legged round of 32 clash with Belgian side Zulte-Waregem, with the first game...Read more »

Norwich v Blackpool, Tuesday 7.45pm

Editor / 13 February 2007 / Leave a comment

One of the biggest paydays in the fifth round of the FA Cup is up for grabs on Tuesday night as Norwich host Blackpool at Carrow Road for the right to take on dual Premiership champions Chelsea at Stamford Bridge....Read more »

Bent return boosts Addicks

Editor / 13 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Punters who believe Charlton can still avoid relegation will be delighted to hear that Darren Bent is set to return to action against West Ham and boss Alan Pardew believes he will fire the Addicks to survival. Bent has been...Read more »

Hiddink denies Chelsea talk

Editor / 12 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Former Holland coach Guus Hiddink has pledged his future to the Russian national side amid speculation linking him with Chelsea. The future of current Blues boss Jose Mourinho has been the subject of intense speculation for much of the season,...Read more »

Ferguson eyes cup glory

Editor / 12 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson insists he will give the FA Cup fifth-round clash with Reading his full attention this week. Ferguson saw his side take all three points against Charlton at Old Trafford yesterday, thanks to goals from...Read more »

Charlton game 'must win' - Curbishley

Editor / 12 February 2007 / Leave a comment

West Ham manager Alan Curbishley has described his upcoming return to Charlton as a 'must-win game'. Curbishley saw his struggling side booed off the pitch on Saturday following their disastrous 1-0 defeat to basement-club Watford at Upton Park - a...Read more »

Allardyce eyes Champions League

Editor / 12 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Sam Allardyce believes his Bolton side are capable of finishing in the Champions League places following Sunday's 2-1 win over Fulham. Bolton consolidated their place in fifth spot as goals by Gary Speed and Kevin Nolan wrapped up the win...Read more »

Watford boss pinpoints survival key

Editor / 12 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Aidy Boothroyd admits Watford's home form between now and the end of the season is likely to be vital to their survival hopes. The Hornets crucial win over West Ham on Saturday kept them in touch in the relegation battle,...Read more »

Two Ronnie goals leave Barcelona laughing

Editor / 12 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Ronaldinho moved into position to challenge for the Pichichi - the Spanish Primera Liga's Top Goalscorer crown - with a double strike in Barcelona's 2-0 win over Racing Santander on Sunday. The Brazilian opened the scoring with a free-kick -...Read more »

Celtic forced into Euro wait

Editor / 10 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Celtic still don't know where their Champions League clash with AC Milan will be played, as the SPL champions await a decision from Uefa. Europe's governing body say there is the possibility that the game, due to take place on...Read more »

O'Neill focused on Villa role

Editor / 10 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Martin O'Neill says that mounting pressure on England boss Steve McClaren won't distract him from his work with Aston Villa. It's no secret that O'Neill was high on the FA's list of candidates when McClaren was appointed after the World...Read more »

Bolton v Fulham - Sunday (kick-off 1:30)

Editor / 09 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Bolton Wanderers are the current favourites to finish in the highest position without the big four, at 1.81, and a win against fourteenth place Fulham on Sunday lunchtime will lift the Trotters into fourth place - for a few hours...Read more »

Holland backs Addicks to survive

Editor / 09 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Backers of Charlton to avoid relegation will have been alerted by Matt Holland's claims there are plenty of 'winnable' games in the run-in and he is tipping the Addicks to stay in the Premiership. Alan Pardew's men face a daunting...Read more »

Drogba targets double prize

Editor / 09 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Didier Drogba is confident he can win the Golden Boot this season but says it will mean nothing if Chelsea do not win the title. Drogba, who has been outstanding this season when bagging 15 league goals for the Blues,...Read more »

Collingwood leads England to victory

Editor / 09 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Andrew Flintoff handed special praise to Paul Collingwood following England's victory over Australia in the first Commonwealth Bank series final. England made it three wins on the bounce with a four wicket success in Melbourne, with the tourists taking an...Read more »

Beckham handed Real reprieve

Editor / 09 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Real Madrid boss Fabio Capello has decided to recall David Beckham to his squad for the away clash with Real Sociedad on Saturday. The Italian coach had stated that the former England captain would not play for Real again having...Read more »

Defence key to Europe - Stubbs

Editor / 08 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Everton veteran Alan Stubbs says the team's defence will be the key to whether they make it into Europe or not this season. Stubbs put in a performance that belied his years as Everton held on for a draw at...Read more »

Staunton hopes his luck has changed

Editor / 08 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Republic of Ireland boss Steve Staunton hopes "the tide has turned" after his side's last-gasp 2-1 win in San Marino kept alive hopes of qualifying for Euro 2008. The Irish were eight seconds away from an embarrassing 1-1 draw against...Read more »

Royals mixed over Euro chances

Editor / 08 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Backers of Reading to finish in the top six this season will have noted Ulises De La Cruz's confidence that they can qualify for Europe, but Glen Little has warned against any complacency. Ecuador international full-back, De La Cruz, who...Read more »

Duo return boosts Cats promotion hopes

Editor / 07 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Sunderland's promotion hopes have been boosted by the news David Connolly and Liam Miller are recovering well from injury and could face Plymouth Argyle at the weekend. Connolly, who is Sunderland's leading goalscorer with seven goals and is trading at...Read more »

Reading v Aston Villa, Saturday 12.45

Editor / 07 February 2007 / Leave a comment

The opening match of the weekend sees in-form Reading host a Villa team that has eased its relegation worries with recent wins over drop-zone occupants Watford and West Ham United. Villa's resurgence will certainly be tested by the Royals, who...Read more »

Davenport eyes Watford clash

Editor / 07 February 2007 / Leave a comment

West Ham defender Calum Davenport has described this weekend's clash against Watford as a 'must win game' for the club. Watford sit at the bottom of the Premiership while the Hammers lie just two places above them and remain in...Read more »

Rangers striker in mood to play on

Editor / 07 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Rangers striker Dado Prso wants to play on next year after tests on his long-term fitness proved optimistic. The Croatian announced his retirement from international football after the World Cup finals in Germany because of a niggling knee injury that...Read more »

Title race still on - Henry

Editor / 06 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Arsenal star Thierry Henry has claimed the fighting spirit the side showed at the Riverside means the title race is not over yet. The Gunners battled back from being a goal and a man down to earn a late point...Read more »

Treble bid is on - O'Shea

Editor / 06 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Manchester United defender John O'Shea claims the current confidence levels within the squad could see the Red Devils repeat 1999's treble-winning feat. Sir Alex Ferguson's side is going well in the Premiership, FA Cup and Champions League as they look...Read more »

US duo agree Liverpool takeover

Editor / 06 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Liverpool's board has recommended that their shareholders accept the terms of an agreed takeover by Americans George Gillett and Tom Hicks. The Anfield board has unanimously agreed to recommend the bid which values the club at £218.9million and underwrites the...Read more »

Wise looks for needed Leeds recruits

Editor / 05 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Leeds United boss Dennis Wise is being linked with an emergency loan move for Liverpool's Argentinian defender Gabriel Paletta, as he seeks much needed new faces. The 20-year-old Paletta is not a regular game for Liverpool and has been restricted...Read more »

Bolton target FA Cup glory

Editor / 05 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Sam Allardyce says he would rather guide Bolton to FA Cup glory than secure qualification for the Champions League. Wanderers are currently fifth in the Premiership and are preparing for an FA Cup fifth round replay against Arsenal, with the...Read more »

Rooney wait - Johnson misses out

Editor / 05 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Wayne Rooney has been allowed to join up with the England squad for the friendly against Spain, but Andy Johnson will definitely miss out because of an ankle problem. Everton striker Johnson has withdrawn from the party despite returning to...Read more »

Jewell relieved to stop the rot

Editor / 04 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Wigan boss Paul Jewell is hoping his side's 1-0 victory over top-six hopefuls Portsmouth will act as a 'springboard' as the Latics look to climb away from the foot of the Premiership. Jewell had seen his players set a club...Read more »

Goran reaches Zagreb final

Editor / 04 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Goran Ivanisevic got the final he wished for as the withdrawal-hit PBZ Zagreb Indoor Tournament headed for its final stages tomorrow with a 59,000 euro top prize at stake. Not for nothing did the former Wimbledon champion and president of...Read more »

Gunners expect Wenger to commit

Editor / 04 February 2007 / Leave a comment

rsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood expects Arsene Wenger to sign a new deal in order to see the club's youngsters 'fulfil their potential'. The French boss is out of contract in 18 months' time but the Emirates Stadium hierarchy expects him...Read more »

Mourinho quiet over Real link

Editor / 04 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has refused to comment on reports linking him with Real Madrid 'out of respect' for current Bernabeu coach Fabio Capello. Speculation over the future of Italian Capello has grown throughout the season even though he was...Read more »

Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United

Editor / 03 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United, Sunday 16.00 Manchester United's last two trips to London ended in defeat and the Premiership leaders will hope for some capital gains from a Tottenham team that are licking their wounds after their own loss...Read more »

Owen cagey over Newcastle return

Editor / 03 February 2007 / Leave a comment

England striker Michael Owen has admitted he may not return from a cruciate knee injury to bolster Newcastle's Uefa Cup challenge this year. The Magpies ace suffered the problem at the World Cup finals last summer and has not kicked...Read more »

Cardiff eye loan arrivals

Editor / 03 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Cardiff boss Dave Jones may be forced to draft in some loan players to keep the Bluebirds' Premiership promotion push on track. The Welsh side set the pace in the Championship at the start of the season, but they fell...Read more »

Bayern boss beaten on return

Editor / 03 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Ottmar Hitzfeld's return failed to inspire Bayern Munich as the Bundesliga champions, with Owen Hargreaves back after injury, lost 3-0 at Nurnburg. Felix Magath was sacked on Thursday and immediately replaced by Bayern's former Champions League-winning coach Hitzfeld, who won...Read more »

Liverpool v Everton

Editor / 02 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Liverpool v Everton - Saturday 12:45pm (live on Prem Plus) Saturday lunchtime sees one of the most storied rivalries in British football renewed as Liverpool and Everton meet at Anfield in the 176th league Merseyside derby, with the Reds keen...Read more »

Magnusson fears for Hammers safety

Editor / 02 February 2007 / Leave a comment

West Ham owner Eggert Magnusson has admitted for the first time that he is worried for the club's Premiership status. Magnusson has given Alan Curbishley around £18million to spend during the January transfer window, including the deadline day purchase of...Read more »

Bolton new boy eyes Europe

Editor / 02 February 2007 / Leave a comment

David Thompson has set his sights on earning European football with Bolton after signing for Sam Allardyce's side on transfer deadline day. Thompson struggled for first-team football after failing to settle at Portsmouth, but is determined to win a place...Read more »

Spurs dealt further skipper blow

Editor / 02 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Tottenham captain Ledley King is set to be out of action for a further six to eight weeks after his latest foot problem was diagnosed as a stress injury. It is a major setback for King, who will have to...Read more »

Injury blow for City

Editor / 01 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Manchester City's hopes of pushing for a European spot have been hit as fears are growing that defender Nedum Onuoha's season could be over. Onuoha damaged his right knee in a training ground accident last Friday and the worry is...Read more »

Young Guns can go for it - Wenger

Editor / 01 February 2007 / Leave a comment

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will not overlook his young stars for the Carling Cup final clash with Chelsea at the Millennium Stadium later in the month. The Gunners progressed to the showpiece in Cardiff despite fielding many of their emerging...Read more »

Trez to wait on Juve fate

Editor / 01 February 2007 / Leave a comment

David Trezeguet will wait to see whether Juventus are promoted back to Serie A before deciding on his future. The France striker is to stall on a decision until June - by which time he will know whether or not...Read more »