Friday, December 13, 2013

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• Danny Rose: ‘I would know if Tottenham were trying to sign another left-back’
• Liverpool continue to challenge Man City for Feyenoord’s Rodney Kongolo
• Chelsea scouts watch former Arsenal target Giannelli Imbula
• Man Utd star Robin Van Persie ruled out for a month
• Photo: Arsenal stars show support for Munster rugby team
• GIF It: Lewis Holtby’s Klinsmann belly flop (Spurs 4-1 Anzhi)
• Man City boss Manuel Pellegrini jokes about signing six new goalkeepers
• Arsenal are the best team in the league, says Man City boss Manuel Pellegrini
• Inter Milan want Javier Hernandez swap deal with Man Utd for Fredy Guarin
• Arsenal and Liverpool target Hakan Calhanoglu ‘honoured’ by Gunners’ interest
• Tottenham’s Christian Eriksen glad to be back from ‘stupid ankle’ injury
• Video: Man Utd legend Paul Scholes still can’t tackle
• Tottenham fan Paul Whitehouse chants ‘Yid Army’ at the British Comedy Awards
• Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger: ‘I don’t envy Man City squad’
• Arsenal right-back Bacary Sagna could be back for Man City clash
• Chelsea ‘contact Monaco’ over Radamel Falcao move
• Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta hits out at scheduling of Man City game
• Southampton, Chelsea, Everton and Man Utd set for left-back merry-go-round
• Arsenal step-up work on Arsene Wenger’s new contract after Champions League progression
• Liverpool’s Kolo Toure: ‘Man Utd are still dangerous’
• Video: Roberto Soldado scores his and Tottenham’s second vs Anzhi
• Video: Roberto Soldado heads Spurs in to the lead against Anzhi
• Sam Allardyce and Gus Poyet agree that West Ham vs Sunderland is ‘must-win’
• Crystal Palace boss Tony Pulis dismisses Chelsea critics

Danny Rose: ‘I would know if Tottenham were trying to sign another left-back’ Posted: 13 Dec 2013 06:41 AM PST Danny Rose amongst the fog. #THFC pic.twitter.com/ac0Uu2cp1N — Hotspur Related (@HotspurRelated) December 11, 2013 Tottenham left-back Danny Rose said he would be the first one to know if the club were trying to sign a new player for his position. The 23-year-old returned from injury last night against Anzhi Makhachkala. Left-back has become a problem […]

Liverpool continue to challenge Man City for Feyenoord’s Rodney Kongolo Posted: 13 Dec 2013 06:36 AM PST Signing my official Nike contract w/ my younger brother Rodney Kongolo. pic.twitter.com/K6eyK9VVIp — TerenceKongolo (@TerenceKongolo1) November 7, 2013 Liverpool are still hoping their could beat Manchester City to the signing of Feyenoord wonderkid Rodney Kongolo. City were widely reported to have wrapped up a deal for the youngster in October, but there has still been […]

Chelsea scouts watch former Arsenal target Giannelli Imbula Posted: 13 Dec 2013 06:26 AM PST Marseille defensive midfielder Giannelli Imbula was the subject of a Chelsea scouting mission on Wednesday night. The Blues watched the 21-year-old in action against Borussia Dortmund. While reports in the French media suggested that Florian Thauvin was the subject of their interest, the Daily Mail claims that Imbula was the true target. Chelsea are keen […]

Man Utd star Robin Van Persie ruled out for a month Posted: 13 Dec 2013 06:08 AM PST Manchester United striker Robin Van Persie will miss the busy Christmas programme after being ruled out for a month with a thigh injury. The Dutchman picked up the injury during Tuesday evening’s Champions League win over Shakhtar Donetsk. Manager David Moyes revealed that he sustained the injury taking the corner that led to Phil Jones’ […]

Photo: Arsenal stars show support for Munster rugby team Posted: 13 Dec 2013 06:03 AM PST Good luck @Munsterrugby tomor V @usap_officiel . Run hard, pass soft. #kickaheadanyhead #handswilldoit #poldi #aha pic.twitter.com/QSx5IPmbCF — Lukas-Podolski.com (@Podolski10) December 13, 2013 Arsenal’s stars have thrown their weight behind the Munster rugby team ahead of their game against Perpignan. Lukas Podolski, Santi Cazorla and Mesut Ozil – not exactly renowned chasers of the egg-shaped ball […]

GIF It: Lewis Holtby’s Klinsmann belly flop (Spurs 4-1 Anzhi) Posted: 13 Dec 2013 05:54 AM PST The Kilnsmann dive has become one of football’s most iconic goal celebrations. Unfortunately, Tottenham midfielder Lewis Holtby misjudged the moisture levels on the White Hart Lane pitch during last night’s win over Anzhi Makachkala in the Europa League. The Germany international ended up performing a Klinsmann belly flop, throwing himself to the ground and not […]

Man City boss Manuel Pellegrini jokes about signing six new goalkeepers Posted: 13 Dec 2013 05:10 AM PST PELLEGRINI REACTION: Chilean believes comeback win proves strength of squad at his disposal: http://t.co/PBUDxaycPv pic.twitter.com/lGeNOQWt2j — Manchester City FC (@MCFC) December 10, 2013 Manuel Pellegrini has poked fun at the transfer rumours linking Manchester City with various goalkeepers. The City boss refused to confirm whether the out-of-favour Joe Hart would be reinstated to the starting […]

Arsenal are the best team in the league, says Man City boss Manuel Pellegrini Posted: 13 Dec 2013 05:06 AM PST PRESS CONFERENCE: Manuel Pellegrini talks to the media ahead of tomorrow's clash with Arsenal. Updates to follow… pic.twitter.com/ZNyu4UvzcR — Manchester City FC (@MCFC) December 13, 2013 Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has branded Arsenal “the best team in the Premier League” ahead of tomorrow’s game between the two sides. Pellegrini’s side host the Gunners in […]

Inter Milan want Javier Hernandez swap deal with Man Utd for Fredy Guarin Posted: 13 Dec 2013 05:01 AM PST Inter Milan will try to secure the signing of Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez as part of the Premier League champions’ efforts to sign midfielder Fredy Guarin. Reports yesterday suggested that both United and Tottenham had opened talks with Inter about a £17m deal for their Colombian midfielder. But the Italian giants plan to use […]

Arsenal and Liverpool target Hakan Calhanoglu ‘honoured’ by Gunners’ interest Posted: 13 Dec 2013 04:54 AM PST Hamburg youngster Hakan Calhanoglu has said he is honoured that Arsenal want to sign him. The 19-year-old wonderkid is reportedly a target for both the Gunners and Liverpool, but the Turkey international seems to favour a move to the Emirates. He told German tabloid Bild: “It is a great honour for me when a club […]

Tottenham’s Christian Eriksen glad to be back from ‘stupid ankle’ injury Posted: 13 Dec 2013 04:39 AM PST So glad to be back at the Lane! Thanks for the support! #coys #4-1 #totanz #backfromstupidankle — Christian Eriksen (@ChrisEriksen8) December 12, 2013 Christian Eriksen has expressed his joy at making his Spurs comeback following a “stupid ankle” injury. The Danish playmaker made his return to action in last night’s 4-1 win over Russian side […]

Video: Man Utd legend Paul Scholes still can’t tackle Posted: 13 Dec 2013 04:27 AM PST Recently retired Manchester United star Paul Scholes showed that his tackling hasn’t improved much since he hung up his boots. The veteran midfielder, now plying his trade for the Chadderton Park Legends’ seven-a-side team, brought down an opponent from Oldham Tigers during a recent game. But Bikash Dash, the player on the receiving end of […]

Tottenham fan Paul Whitehouse chants ‘Yid Army’ at the British Comedy Awards Posted: 13 Dec 2013 01:54 AM PST Spurs supporter Paul Whitehouse used his time on the stage at the British Comedy Awards to deliver a quick chant of “Yid Army”. The comedian followed that up by saying: “Behave yourself, you’ll have David Baddiel on you.” Baddiel has been at the forefront of a campaign to get Tottenham supporters to stop using ‘the […]

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger: ‘I don’t envy Man City squad’ Posted: 13 Dec 2013 01:45 AM PST Wenger: "We have more creative players and we are more versatile. It's easier for me to rotate" #MCFCvAFC http://t.co/nhWbdBZvqQ — Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) December 13, 2013 Arsene Wenger says he wouldn’t swap his Arsenal squad for Manchester City’s squad. The Gunners manager says City’s squad is strong, but he thinks his own group of players […]

Arsenal right-back Bacary Sagna could be back for Man City clash Posted: 13 Dec 2013 01:37 AM PST Wenger: "@Sagnaofficial will have a test today. @Podolski10 is available but I feel he is a bit short" #MCFCvAFC http://t.co/nhWbdBZvqQ — Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) December 13, 2013 Bacary Sagna could make a surprise return to the Arsenal team for tomorrow’s game at Manchester City. The right-back was expected to be ruled out of the game, […]

Chelsea ‘contact Monaco’ over Radamel Falcao move Posted: 13 Dec 2013 01:25 AM PST Chelsea have made contact with French side Monaco over the possible signing of striker Radamel Falaco. Things have gone sour since the Colombia international’s big-money move from Atletico Madrid in the summer. He was visibly unhappy at being substituted by Monaco boss Claudio Ranieri in the 63rd minute of a game against Nantes at the […]

Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta hits out at scheduling of Man City game Posted: 13 Dec 2013 01:11 AM PST Mikel Arteta has criticised the fixture scheduling that saw Arsenal face Everton at 4pm last Sunday, Napoli on Wednesday evening and now sees them up against Manchester City on Saturday lunchtime. The Gunners played in the latest weekend slot during the last round of Premier League fixtures, and in the earliest slot this weekend. They […]

Southampton, Chelsea, Everton and Man Utd set for left-back merry-go-round Posted: 13 Dec 2013 12:44 AM PST A £20m bid from Chelsea for Southampton defender Luke Shaw could result in a left-back merry-go-round in the Premier League. The Blues are expected to launch a bid for the 18-year-old when the transfer window opens, according to the Daily Telegraph. That would render Ryan Bertrand, who is already on the fringes, surplus to requirements […]

Arsenal step-up work on Arsene Wenger’s new contract after Champions League progression Posted: 13 Dec 2013 12:31 AM PST The @Arsenal boss ponders the #ChampionsLeague draw and reflects on #NAPvAFC: http://t.co/a9j3b14IJM pic.twitter.com/vK7FEAQNTv — Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) December 12, 2013 Arsenal are set to increase their efforts to get Arsene Wenger to sign a new contract at the club after their qualification for the Champions League knockout stages. The Gunners want the Frenchman to sign […]

Liverpool’s Kolo Toure: ‘Man Utd are still dangerous’ Posted: 12 Dec 2013 12:46 PM PST PHOTO: Defender Kolo Toure being put through his paces at the club's training complex #LFC #TheKop pic.twitter.com/GCJvqcP9cK — Liverpool FC (@LFC) December 5, 2013 Liverpool defender Kolo Toure believes champions Manchester United still pose a threat to his side’s title ambitions. The former Manchester City centre-back says he and his team-mates are capable of winning […]

Video: Roberto Soldado scores his and Tottenham’s second vs Anzhi Posted: 12 Dec 2013 12:28 PM PST Tottenham striker Roberto Soldado scored his and his side’s second goal in the first 15 minutes of this evening’s Europa League clash with Anzhi Makhachkala. The Spaniard tucked away a cool finish after getting on the end of Erik Lamela’s pass.

Video: Roberto Soldado heads Spurs in to the lead against Anzhi Posted: 12 Dec 2013 12:17 PM PST Roberto Soldado has grabbed his first goal from open play since October 20 in the opening minutes of tonight’s Europa League game against Anzhi Makhachkala. The Tottenham striker got the faintest of headers to a Gylfi Sigurdsson free-kick to give his side an early lead.

Sam Allardyce and Gus Poyet agree that West Ham vs Sunderland is ‘must-win’ Posted: 12 Dec 2013 11:53 AM PST Both Sam Allardyce and Gus Poyet have branded this weekend’s clash between West Ham and Sunderland as a ‘must-win’ game. Poyet takes his bottom-of-the-table Black Cats to fellow strugglers the Hammers. He said: “I think it’s like any other next match. The next match is normally the most important especially because of what has happened […]

Crystal Palace boss Tony Pulis dismisses Chelsea critics Posted: 12 Dec 2013 11:39 AM PST Tony Pulis has rejected criticism of Chelsea’s start to the season. Pulis takes his Crystal Palace side to Stamford Bridge this weekend – and he can’t understand those who have been dismissive of the Blues’ start to the season. He said: “I think it’s absolutely amazing that people are criticising Chelsea. “They’re third in the […]

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