May
2009
Articles from 8th May 2009
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Aston Villa v Fulham: Visitors face late news on key trio
May 08 2009 | Premier League
Fulham strikers Andy Johnson and Bobby Zamora and defender Paul Konchesky face fitness tests tomorrow morning before manager Roy Hodgson finalises his side for the Premier League visit to Aston Villa. Read
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Injury blow for Tottenham
May 08 2009 | Premier League
Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon has a groin strain and will miss the Barclays Premier League trip to Everton. Read
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Everton's defensive injuries mount up as FA Cup challenge gets harder
May 08 2009 | Premier League
Everton manager David Moyes was disappointed Chelsea did not reach the Champions League final - even though it will make life slightly harder for his own side later this month. Read
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Arsenal boss refuses to be drawn on transfer speculation
May 08 2009 | Premier League
Arsene Wenger maintains there is no reason for Arsenal to be panicked into buying new players - and has told his squad to focus on their own performance rather than worry about who may be joining the club in the summer. Read
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Chelsea not planning to punish Didier Drogba
May 08 2009 | Premier League
Guus Hiddink today revealed Didier Drogba is unlikely to be disciplined by Chelsea for his controversial behaviour in the wake of Wednesday's Champions League exit. Read
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Arsenal: More big names to sign extensions to contracts
May 08 2009 | Premier League
Arsene Wenger has urged Robin van Persie to follow Theo Walcott's lead and commit his long-term future to Arsenal. Read
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Hull City: Daniel Cousin confident Tigers can stay up
May 08 2009 | Premier League
Hull striker Daniel Cousin insists the Tigers squad is pulling together as they prepare for a crucial relegation showdown with Stoke tomorrow. Read
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Aston Villa boss fearful of burnout among his stars
May 08 2009 | Premier League
Martin O'Neill is to closely monitor Aston Villa duo Gabriel Agbonlahor and James Milner amid fears they could be the victims of football burnout. Read
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Tottenham star reveals how Spurs plan to improve next season
May 08 2009 | Premier League
Skipper Ledley King feels Spurs need to take their defensive solidarity from home matches into their away trips if they are to compete for a top-four place next season. Read
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Tottenham's European dream hit by injuries
May 08 2009 | Premier League
Tottenham have been hit with a series of injuries ahead of the clash at Everton that Harry Redknapp believes must result in victory if his side are to qualify for Europe. Read
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Middlesbrough midfielder expects Boro to stay up
May 08 2009 | Premier League
Middlesbrough midfielder Didier Digard cannot believe the club has been plunged into a fight for its Barclays Premier League life. Read
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Manchester United set to play in India?
May 08 2009 | Premier League
Chief executive David Gill believes Manchester United will one day play in India after sealing their first £10million sponsorship deal with telecom services provider Airtel. Read
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Fulham boss Roy Hodgson hits out at death threats
May 08 2009 | Premier League
Fulham manager Roy Hodgson has condemned the death threats made against Norwegian referee Tom Henning Ovrebo following his controversial handling of Chelsea's Champions League exit at the hands of Barcelona. Read
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Fulham: Is Carlos Bocanegra the one that shouldn't have been allowed to get away
May 08 2009 | Premier League
The United States' remorseless march to next year's World Cup finals in South Africa is being underpinned by a spirit of togetherness in their squad both on and off the pitch, according to captain Carlos Bocanegra. Read
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West Ham face off-pitch battle to win UEFA Cup place
May 08 2009 | Premier League
West Ham face a hearing two days after the Barclays Premier League season finishes to see if they will be allowed a UEFA licence for next term. Read
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Chelsea referee row: Sepp Blatter steps in
May 08 2009 | Premier League
FIFA president Sepp Blatter believes referees in charge of major matches should come from fully professional leagues in the wake of Chelsea's controversial UEFA Champions League defeat against Barcelona on Wednesday evening. Read
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Tottenham face battle with Manchester United for first summer signing
May 08 2009 | Premier League
Diego Milito's agent claims he is in discussions with Premier League clubs over a move to England for the Genoa striker. Read
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Tottenham dealt fresh injury blow
May 08 2009 | Premier League
Tottenham midfielder Jamie O'Hara will undergo knee surgery this weekend and miss the remainder of the season. Read
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West Brom boss doesn't want assurances about his future
May 08 2009 | Premier League
Tony Mowbray has asked for no assurances about his future if West Brom are relegated from the Barclays Premier League and has his sights on developing a plan to ensure long-term success. Read
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Manchester United boss wades into Chelsea row
May 08 2009 | Premier League
Sir Alex Ferguson feels the raw emotions involved in trying to win football matches often makes people behave in a manner they regret once the battle is over. Read
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Blackburn Rovers ready to complete survival race
May 08 2009 | Premier League
Sam Allardyce believes a touch of potent home brew is responsible for Blackburn edging to safety. Read
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Bolton ready to play a key role in relegation battle
May 08 2009 | Premier League
Bolton manager Gary Megson has warned Barclays Premier League strugglers Sunderland and Hull not to expect an easy ride at the Reebok Stadium. Read
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Stoke defender plotting a dream ending to the season
May 08 2009 | Premier League
Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross is heading for a dream ending to the season after a start that was the stuff of nightmares. Read
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Liverpool hit by critical blow in race for Premier League
May 08 2009 | Premier League
Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso has been ruled out of tomorrow's Barclays Premier League trip to West Ham. Read
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Premier League: Chelsea's Didier Drogba hopes sorry for language will be enough
May 08 2009 | Premier League
Didier Drogba hopes an apology for his behaviour in the wake of Chelsea's Champions League exit at the hands of Barcelona will help him to escape punishment from UEFA. Read
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Chelsea ready to learn UEFA fate in Drogba row
May 08 2009 | Premier League
Chelsea will learn today the extent of the disciplinary charges they will face as a result of the fall-out of their Champions League clash with Barcelona. Read
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Liverpool FC: Steven Gerrard reveals his plan to get back to Premier League top spot
May 08 2009 | Premier League
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard aims to put the pressure on Manchester United at the top of the Barclays Premier League tomorrow by helping his team claim top spot at West Ham. Read
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Manchester United's Ryan Giggs ready for his 29th Manchester derby
May 08 2009 | Premier League
Ryan Giggs took one look at Manchester United's exhausting end-of-season run-in and declared: "Bring it on." Read
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Arsenal set new target for end of the season
May 08 2009 | Premier League
Emmanuel Eboue has urged Arsenal to salvage something from the ruins of another trophyless season by overhauling Chelsea in the Barclays Premier League. Read
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Chelsea's Frank Lampard adds to referee row
May 08 2009 | Premier League
Frank Lampard refused to condemn Didier Drogba for his angry reaction to Chelsea's Champions League exit at the hands of Barcelona. Read
