Saturday, 30 April 2011
Monday, 25 April 2011
Sunday, 24 April 2011
Bolton stun Arsenal at The Reebok
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Bolton pulled of a terrific result as they went on to beat Arsenal 2-1. Arsenal's chances of winning the League have pretty much gone and they look set to go another season without winning a trophy. Sturridge gave Bolton a 1-0 lead at half time but Van Persie managed to get an equaliser for the Gunners just minutes into the second half. A late goal from Tamir Cohen helped Bolton earn a crucial three points and ended Arsenal's title hopes. |
Get all the latest team news and match build up as The Gunners travel to The Reebok Stadium to take on Bolton
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| On loan Bolton star Daniel Sturridge returns for Bolton today as Arsenal take on Bolton today at 4:00 PM in the Barclays Premier League Sky Sports: Match Preview |
Wenger looking to keep hold of his stars
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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is looking to keep hold of the likes of Cesc Fabregas and young Jack Wilshere in the summer. Fabregas has continuously been linked with a move to La Liga champions Barcelona and the skipper has started to become frustrated with club's lack of trophies in his time at the Emirates Stadium. PFA young player of the year Jack Wilshere has been linked with a number of clubs with Manchester City becoming the most recent club to be linked with the England midfielder. Arsene Wenger: "Why should we sell Cesc? We have built a team around Cesc and we have now Jack Wilshere as well. We want to keep doing that." Sky Sports: Full Story |
Steve Kean's future as manager of Blackburn is safe
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Blackburn Rovers co-owner Venkatesh Rao has assured Steve Kean that his job is safe at Ewood Park and that he will not be sacked. Kean who was originally the caretaker manager, was given the managerial role after Sam Allardyce was sacked by the new owners. Blackburn have struggled to get results under Steve Kean and sit just one point above the drop zone. Blackburn have only won one game under Kean and have suffered five defeats and four draws in their last nine games. Venkatesh Rao: "Kean's job is definitely safe. I can say 100 per cent that, as far as I'm concerned, he will still be our manager next season. "We have confidence in him, and our players. We like him and we trust him. He will stay." |
Taylor expects Bolton to bounce back from their 5-0 FA Cup loss against Stoke
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Bolton midfielder Matt Taylor believes they can bounce back from their disappointing 5-0 loss against Stoke last weekend in the FA Cup as they take on the Gunners today at The Reebok. Taylor: "We were devastated by what happened at Wembley, but we've come back in this week and tried to focus on another big game for the club. That's the great thing about football. "We didn't do ourselves any justice last week, but seven days later we've got a chance to get that experience out of the system. "Arsenal at home is a great game for us. Our form at the Reebok has been fantastic and if we win this one then people will be talking about Bolton beating Arsenal rather than Bolton losing to Stoke City. "If we feel sorry for ourselves against Arsenal then we will be in big trouble." |
On loan Villa striker enjoying life at the Britannia Stadium
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John Carew who joined Stoke in the January window on a loan deal from Aston Villa insists he is enjoying life at Stoke however the 31 year old is unsure if he will still be with The Potters for the 2011/12 season. Carew: "I am really, really happy in Stoke, but all the talk about my future will have to wait until after the season. But I am really happy here." "It feels very good to be playing in an FA Cup final, it is something you hear about growing up as a kid,". "I had a chance last year when I got to the semi-final with Villa and now I am in the final with Stoke so it is fantastic. |
Catch the Match: Rangers vs Celtic
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| Get live match updates and all the latest goals as Rangers take on Celtic at the Ibrox Stadium |
Sir Alex Ferguson is keen to find a replacement for world class goalkeeper Edwin Van Der Sar
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Edwin van der Sar has been exceptional in goal for The Red Devils this season and the 40 year looks set to retire at the end of the season. Ferguson will find it difficult to replace van der Sar as he has been the number one choice keeper for United ever since he joined United in 2005 from Fulham however the United boss is hopeful he can find a replacement for the Dutchman when he retires in the summer. Sir Alex Ferguson on finding a replacement for van der Sar: "I hope it's not impossible because we had a similar situation with Peter Schmeichel when he left and I had the opportunity to sign Edwin then but the situation conspired against us. "Van der Sar is one of the best,to see hear him at half-time motivating the players was absolutely wonderful." |
Saturday, 23 April 2011
Fernando Torres believes he now has less pressure on his shoulders after he finally scored his first goal in a Chelsea shirt
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Torres who scored in Chelsea's 3-0 victory over West Ham today insists he owed the fans that goal. Fernando Torres: "I kept working and it's thanks to all my team-mates that I scored. There's less pressure for me now, now I can enjoy it. "The pitch was not the best to score the goal, but football is like this." "The fans have been very patient with me,". "I had more and more anxiety for them than for me. "Hopefully this is the first of many." |
£50 million man Fernando Torres scored his long awaited Chelsea goal as The Blues cruised to a 3-0 victory over West Ham
Full Time Result: Manchester United 1-0 Everton
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Manchester United continue to extend their lead at the top of the Barclays Premier League after beating an in form Everton side at Old Trafford. Javier Hernandez scored a late goal in the 83rd minute to help United earn a crucial three points at the top of the table. The Red Devils head to the Emirates Stadium next week to take on Arsenal as they edge ever closer to winning the Barclays Premier League. Sky Sports: Match Report |
Catch The Matches: Sky Sports Score Centre
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| Follow all of today's Football matches including Manchester United vs Everton Sky Sports: Score Centre |
Johnson claims he is fully committed to The Reds
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Liverpool defender Glen Johnson believes the future looks bright for The Reds and he has no regrets about joining Liverpool. Johnson also believes that the club are going in the right direction under Kenny Dalglish and the full back is eager to play a part. The England international is currently injured and know finds his place under threat from youngsters John Flanagan and Martin Kelly. Glen Johnson: "I definitely see my future here. It has never entered my head that I made the wrong choice. "I am not the sort of person who, just because things are going badly, would jump ship. "It was difficult for the club at the start of this season but we are over the hill now and everything is looking bright. "The new owners coming in was like a cloud being lifted. Everyone feels like we are over the worst of it, we have fantastic owners, a fantastic manager and a fantastic coaching staff. With a few signings this summer, we will be a force." "They have spent a lot of money," he said. "If it was me, I wouldn't spend that much unless I was dedicated to it. "They do not want to be part of the club, they want to take it on. Why else would they buy it? It is exciting times. "Kenny has brought the smile back to to everyone's faces and Steve Clarke has been fantastic. |
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has dismissed speculation linking them with a move for West Ham skipper Scott Parker however Redknapp has not ruled out making a move for Chelsea striker Didier Drogba
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Redknapp believes Tottenham need to strengthen their squad regardless of if they finish outside the top four. Chelsea striker Didier Drogba could be a sumer target for Spurs as Redknapp has not ruled out making a move for the Chelsea frontman Redknapp: "There shouldn't be two transfer scenarios,". "If you want to get into the Champions League again you have to keep improving. "People say 'if we get in the Champions League we'll buy some great players' but if you don't buy some great players you won't get in the Champions League. That's how it works." "Drogba is still a fantastic player, who knows. It's up to Chelsea what they do, he's been a great player for them. He's a fantastic centre-forward. Power, strength, he's got everything and he scores goals as well'. "He plays for Chelsea and until they decide otherwise, you can't speculate about his future." |
Villa boss Gerard Houllier will not need surgery after he was taken to the hospital with chest pains
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Houllier will not require surgery after the 63 year old was sent to the hospital when he was complaining of having chest pains. The Villa boss continues to be treated in the hospital. Assistant boss Gary McAllister has said that Houllier does not need surgery and he is unsure of when Houllier will return to managing Aston Villa. Gary McAllister: I visited Gerard yesterday in hospital after training and was surprised how well he looked,". "It was really surprising. If you took away all the stuff attached to his arms, he didn't look ill. "He is on the coronary ward. He was great and bubbly. He had a tough night but he was looking surprisingly well and in fine fettle." "They (the specialists) are definitely saying there is no surgery needed, which is a massive plus. |
Friday, 22 April 2011
West Ham skipper wins writers award
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| The Football Writers Association have voted West Ham midfielder Scott Parker as footballer of the year. The former Newcastle and Chelsea man will be presented his award at a gala dinner at the Lancaster London Hotel on 12th May. Sky Sports: Full Story |
Blues boss may take a risk and pick Torres over Drogba against West Ham
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| Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti could give Fernando Torres a start over Didier Drogba this Saturday as they take on West Ham tomorrow at The Bridge. Carlo believes the best medicine for Torres would be scoring one goal. Carlo Ancelotti: "Maybe I can use some rotation to maintain the players' freshness,". "It wouldn't be easy to leave Drogba out, but there's a chance we could leave him out on Saturday. "We started with Torres against (Manchester) City. We won the game when Didier came on. "It might be a good solution to give him the last 30 minutes of the game because he's fresh and fit." Sky Sports: Full Story |
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger claims that he will not spend money on new players in the summer just for the sake of it
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Arsene Wenger who has been in charge of Arsenal since 1996 claims that funds are available for him to spend in the summer on new players however Wenger will not splash the money just for the sake of it. Arsene Wenger: "The club is in a healthy financial situation and, if needed, we can make a big transfer." |
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has confirmed PFA Player of the year Gareth Bale is a doubt for their Premier League clash against West Brom tomorrow
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Gareth Bale is a major doubt for Tottenham's Premier League clash against West Brom after the Welsh winger picked up an injury on Wednesday against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. Bale was substituted at half time when he pick up a slight knock on the knee after he clashed with Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny in a robust challenge. Harry Redknapp: "Gareth was injured. He took a little bit of a knock on the knee and he's doubtful for tomorrow," said Redknapp. We'll see how he is later on but at the moment he is certainly a big doubt. "I don't want to say that he's definitely out just in case there is a chance, but at the moment, you wouldn't think that he would be fit." |
Wednesday, 20 April 2011
Tottenham hold Arsenal to a 3-3 draw at White Hart Lane
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| Two goals from Rafael Van Der Vaart helps Tottenham earn a point against Arsenal. Tom Huddlestone was the other goal scorer for Spurs. On the score sheet for Arsenal was Theo Walcott, Samir Nasri and Robin Van Persie Sky Sports: Match Report |
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Peter Lovenkrands believes Newcastle should have been awarded a penalty in their 0-0 draw with Manchester United yesterday
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| Lovenkrands is unhappy with the referee and he felt he should have been awarded a penalty, when he was brought down in the box by United midfielder Anderson. Lovenkrands: "When it happened, I was quite sure that there was an offence, and now that I've seen the situation on television, I am still surprised that I did not get it." "It was a clear-cut penalty, because he removed my legs." Sky Sports: Full Story |
Former Stanard Liege midfielder Milan Jovanovic admits he regrets joining Liverpool
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| Jovanovic joined the Reds on a free transfer from Stanard Liege last summer and has had limited first team opportunities. Jovanovic managed to get a lot more first team opportunities when Roy Hodgson was in charge but ever since Kenny Dalglish took over as manager, the Belgium international hasn't been able to establish him self as a regular in the first team Jovanovic: "There were 15 other clubs which followed me but I chose Liverpool and make a mistake." Sky Sports: Full Story |
Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas is frustrated by the club's lack of silverware
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| Fabregas has admitted that he is started to become frustrated with the club's lack of silverware. The Gunners have continued their trophy drought and have not one any trophies in six years, since they last won the FA Cup in 2005 |
Cesc Fabregas: "From 2007 I had already started saying "we're not winning, but we're playing well". And then you realise that's no use."
Former Newcastle boss looking to return to management
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| Former Newcastle manager Chris Hughton who got The Magpies promoted back into the Premier League in his first season in charge, claims he is ready to return to management. Chris Hughton: "I am looking to get back in as soon as I can. I have used the time well and I think that's all you can do." Sky Sports: Full Story |
Frazier Campbell expected to miss most of next season due to a knee injury
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| Campbell the former Manchester United striker will miss most of next season after he picked up a knee injury which requires surgery. The Sunderland striker has had a nightmare season after he had been sidelined for 6 months after damaging his cruciate ligaments when the Black Cats played Manchester City in August Sky Sports: Full Story |
Holloway unsure of Adam's future at Blackpool
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| The Blackpool boss insists that it is out of his hands if the club sell Adam in the summer Sky Sports: Full Story |
Friday, 1 April 2011
Mancheester City full-back Jerome Boateng is to undergo knee surgery
Mancini: "He will have surgery in the next two or three days. Maybe he will be fit for the last two games."
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney believes teams fear visit to Old Trafford
Rooney: "I have been a player in the away dressing room and I know the fear you feel before the game and you are not expected to get anything out of it."
Tottenham winger Gareth Bale and defender William Gallas have been rules out of the game against Wigan
Redknapp: "We've got a few knocks at the moment, Gareth is not fit tomorrow. His hamstring is still a little bit tight."
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