Tuesday, January 14, 2014

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• Photos: West Brom boss Pepe Mel takes first training session
• Five steps that Manchester United fans expect of David Moyes
• Tottenham’s Lewis Holtby linked with Schalke return
• Everton plot move for Arsenal target Michy Batshuayi
• Nemanja Matic confirms Chelsea move
• Video: Arsenal fan reveals he urinated on his girlfriend’s Tottenham shirt
• Liverpool defender Tiago Ilori set for Granada move
• Steven Gerrard tips Liverpool team-mate Raheem Sterling for World Cup spot
• Man Utd set for double swoop on Juventus for Paul Pogba and Arturo Vidal
• Aston Villa set to sign Wigan’s ex-Norwich striker Grant Holt
• Luuk de Jong can ‘imagine’ Newcastle move
• Emmanuel Frimpong mock Arsenal team-mate Nicklas Bendtner with fake Ballon D’Or
• Stoke keeper Jack Butland had his car stolen before Liverpool match
• GIF It: Christian Benteke pulls a goal back for Aston Villa against Arsenal
• Video: Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has yet another battle with his coat zip
• Five things to look out for in this weekend’s Chelsea vs Man United clash
• GIF It: Olivier Giroud makes it Aston Villa 0-2 Arsenal
• GIF It: Jack Wilshere gives Arsenal the lead at Aston Villa
• Jermain Defoe thinks swapping Spurs for Toronto will boost his World Cup hopes
• Rio Ferdinand will run around naked if ex-Man Utd team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo doesn’t win Ballon D’Or
• Man City’s Samir Nasri out for eight weeks with knee injury
• Photo: West Ham striker Andy Carroll jokes about his package

Photos: West Brom boss Pepe Mel takes first training session Posted: 14 Jan 2014 06:49 AM PST Pictures of #PepeMel taking first #wba training session http://t.co/mzE6tO3Bpn pic by @AdamFradgley @WBAFCofficial pic.twitter.com/M8aoOMOIOc — Adam Fradgley (@AdamFradgley) January 14, 2014 New West Brom manager Pepe Mel has taken his first training session since landing the job. The former Real Betis boss took to the Baggies’ training pitch and appeared more than happy to get […]

Five steps that Manchester United fans expect of David Moyes Posted: 14 Jan 2014 05:58 AM PST Manchester United finally ended their string of defeats with a 2-0 victory over Swansea last weekend. After losing to Sunderland in the Capital One Cup, Swansea in the FA Cup and Tottenham in the league, criticism and discontent among United fans had been growing increasingly vociferous. The big question is, where do United go from […]

Tottenham’s Lewis Holtby linked with Schalke return Posted: 14 Jan 2014 05:38 AM PST Tottenham midfielder Lewis Holtby could be sold back to former club Schalke in the current transfer window, according to reports. The Germany international is not part of Tim Sherwood’s plans and the new Spurs boss is willing to sell him, according to the Daily Mail. Holtby, aged 23, has been at White Hart Lane for […]

Everton plot move for Arsenal target Michy Batshuayi Posted: 14 Jan 2014 04:39 AM PST Everton are planning to make a move for Standard Liege striker Michy Batshuayi before the end of the current transfer window. The Daily Mail reports that the Toffees are preparing a bid for the £8m-rated forward as they start to prepare for life with Chelsea loanee Romelua Lukaku. Arsenal have been linked with the 20-year-old […]

Nemanja Matic confirms Chelsea move Posted: 14 Jan 2014 04:25 AM PST Benfica midfielder Nemanja Matic has confirmed he will complete a move to Chelsea in the coming days. The Serbia international has been widely linked with a return to the Blues in recent days – and the 26-year-old has now revealed that the rumours are true. He told Portuguese paper A Bola: “Yes, it was my […]

Video: Arsenal fan reveals he urinated on his girlfriend’s Tottenham shirt Posted: 14 Jan 2014 04:07 AM PST Arsenal fans have been quizzed on whether they would ever date a Tottenham fan. Most of the Gooners asked seemed to think that supporting Spurs was a deal-breaker when it comes to relationships. One fan who has crossed the north London divide in the name of romance revealed: “I am dating a Tottenham fan… I’ve […]

Liverpool defender Tiago Ilori set for Granada move Posted: 14 Jan 2014 01:25 AM PST Liverpool youngster Tiago Ilori is likely to complete a loan switch to Spanish side Granada in the coming days. The 20-year-old has not yet imposed himself on Brendan Rodgers’ first-team plans since his £7m move for Sporting Lisbon last summer. Daniel Agger, Martin Skrtel, Kolo Toure and Mamadou Sakho are above Ilori in the centre-back […]

Steven Gerrard tips Liverpool team-mate Raheem Sterling for World Cup spot Posted: 14 Jan 2014 01:18 AM PST England captain Steven Gerrard has told Liverpool team-mate Raheem Sterling that he can join him at this summer’s World Cup if he can maintain his current form. The 19-year-old winger was in outstanding form during Sunday’s 3-5 win at Stoke, and his skipper believes he has every chance of making it to Brazil. Gerrard told […]

Man Utd set for double swoop on Juventus for Paul Pogba and Arturo Vidal Posted: 14 Jan 2014 01:12 AM PST Manchester United are plotting a sensational move to land Juventus duo Paul Pogba and Arturo Vidal. Manager David Moyes has spoken to Juve’s chief transfer negotiator Beppe Marotta to discuss signing either or both of his targets, according to reports in the Daily Mail. The champions are ready to pay £40m for France midfielder Pogba, […]

Aston Villa set to sign Wigan’s ex-Norwich striker Grant Holt Posted: 14 Jan 2014 12:59 AM PST Grant Holt is set for a return to the Premier League as Aston Villa prepare to make their first signing of the January transfer window. Paul Lambert is reportedly close to securing a reunion with his former Norwich City striker, who is currently at Championship side Wigan. The Villa boss wants to add more competition […]

Luuk de Jong can ‘imagine’ Newcastle move Posted: 14 Jan 2014 12:53 AM PST Borussia Monchengladbach striker Luuk de Jong has given Newcastle encouragement to continue their pursuit of him – saying his can “imagine” moving to Tyneside. The former Twente star has issued a come-and-get-me plea to the Magpies and has made it clear that he is becoming increasingly frustrated at his situation with Monchengladbach. The Dutchman has […]

Emmanuel Frimpong mock Arsenal team-mate Nicklas Bendtner with fake Ballon D’Or Posted: 14 Jan 2014 12:43 AM PST Serial wind-up merchant Emmanuel Frimpong has taken aim at Arsenal team-mate Nicklas Bendtner in his latest online gag. The Gunners midfielder posted a Photoshopped picture of Bendtner scooping the Ballon D’Or. The self-proclaimed best striker in the world’s head was placed onto the body of Lionel Messi – wearing his infamous polka dot suit from […]

Stoke keeper Jack Butland had his car stolen before Liverpool match Posted: 14 Jan 2014 12:39 AM PST AUDI RS5 – BJ62 UOK – keep an eye out, appreciate it! pic.twitter.com/58rVQAEl0p — Jack Butland (@JackButland_One) January 13, 2014 Stoke goalkeeper Jack Butland’s car was stolen just hours before he made his Premier League debut against Liverpool on Sunday. Before any of your prejudices or stereotypes come to the fore, the car was taken […]

GIF It: Christian Benteke pulls a goal back for Aston Villa against Arsenal Posted: 13 Jan 2014 01:43 PM PST Aston Villa are back within one goal of Arsenal after pulling a goal back courtesy of Christian Benteke’s diving header. Santi Cazorla sloppily gave the ball away, allowing Matt Lowton time and space to put a cross into the Arsenal box. He picked out Benteke at the back post, and the big Belgian ended his […]

Video: Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has yet another battle with his coat zip Posted: 13 Jan 2014 01:33 PM PST A strict adherence to his footballing philosophy, an unshakable belief in the quality of his youngsters and an inability to fasten the zip on his coat: the pillars of Arsene Wenger’s time at Arsenal. The Frenchman once again did battle with his troublesome overcoat during this evening’s game against Aston Villa – and once again […]

Five things to look out for in this weekend’s Chelsea vs Man United clash Posted: 13 Jan 2014 12:45 PM PST 1. Chelsea going in as hot favourites A trip to Stamford Bridge has never been an easy one for Manchester United during the Roman Abramovich era, but you can expect to see some of the longest odds for a United win for a long time. The Blues are 4/5 favourites at the time of writing, […]

GIF It: Olivier Giroud makes it Aston Villa 0-2 Arsenal Posted: 13 Jan 2014 12:43 PM PST Goalscorer Jack Wilshere turned provider for Arsenal’s second goal. Just a minute after scoring the opener, Wilshere played the ball into striker Olivier Giroud, who brought the ball down and finished in the manner to which we’ve become accustomed this season.

GIF It: Jack Wilshere gives Arsenal the lead at Aston Villa Posted: 13 Jan 2014 12:40 PM PST Arsenal have made a breakthrough against Arsenal after Jack Wilshere got the ball under control on the edge of the box and slotted into the bottom right corner.

Jermain Defoe thinks swapping Spurs for Toronto will boost his World Cup hopes Posted: 13 Jan 2014 10:47 AM PST Jermain Defoe hopes that his forthcoming transfer to the MLS won’t harm his chances of going to the World Cup with England. The Tottenham striker says his World Cup prospects were a factor as he mulled over the switch, but believes playing regularly for Toronto FC gives him a better chance of making the squad […]

Rio Ferdinand will run around naked if ex-Man Utd team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo doesn’t win Ballon D’Or Posted: 13 Jan 2014 08:55 AM PST If @Cristiano doesn't win the Balon D'or tonight…..I will run down the street butt naked! Won't be a great sight I tell ya!! Come on CR7! — Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) January 13, 2014 Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has vowed to streak if former team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo doesn’t win the Ballon D’Or this evening. The […]

Man City’s Samir Nasri out for eight weeks with knee injury Posted: 13 Jan 2014 08:43 AM PST Thank you everyone for your kind words and overwhelming support, i suppose its kind of good news that i will be out around 8 weeks — Samir Nasri Official (@SamNasri19) January 13, 2014 Samir Nasri has announced the “kind of good news” that he will be out of action for two months. The Manchester City […]

Photo: West Ham striker Andy Carroll jokes about his package Posted: 13 Jan 2014 08:34 AM PST Over the moon to be back as you can see!! #Package pic.twitter.com/KXR0sBwIlu — Andy Carroll (@AndyTCarroll) January 12, 2014 It looks like the Capital One Cup second leg against Manchester City isn’t the only semi at West Ham. Striker Andy Carroll has been joking about a bulge in his shorts visible as he celebrated the […]

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