Tuesday, January 21, 2014

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• Swansea confirm police were called to training ground bust-up between Chico Flores and Garry Monk
• Everton’s Chelsea loanee Romelu Lukaku supports West Brom striker Nicolas Anelka’s ‘quenelle’ gesture
• Photo: Has Mohamed Salah rented a home in Liverpool?
• Arsenal reject approach for Thomas Vermaelen from ex-Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez
• Liverpool will need ‘indecent offer’ to land Lazio’s Hernanes
• Everton and Arsenal target Michy Batshuayi says he’s not going anywhere
• Tottenham respond to Ossie Ardiles and Ricky Villa car crash
• West Brom striker Nicolas Anelka charged over ‘quenelle’ gesture in West Ham game
• Newcastle agree deal to sign Montpellier’s Remy Cabella
• Video: Everton fans unveil ‘Stuck With Moyes, Man Utd’ chant
• Manchester United boss David Moyes at odds with Robin Van Persie over fitness claims
• Louis Van Gaal says he rejected Tottenham job
• Video: Gary Neville questions whether Man Utd should sign Juan Mata from Chelsea
• Chelsea’s Samuel Eto’o heading for Mallorca after Man Utd heroics
• Chelsea ‘preparing to sell’ Juan Mata to Man Utd for £37m
• Who Are Ya? Santiago Vergini (Sunderland)
• Newcastle fan tells Facebook he’s at West Ham match, Facebook says differently
• Arsenal scout Lille left-back Pape Souare
• Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho undergoes elbow surgery
• Video: John Terry works as a fake translator for Chelsea team-mate Samuel Eto’o
• Photo: Laidback Arsene Wenger watches Arsenal youngsters lose to Liverpool
• Photo: Man Utd’s Wayne Rooney working as a Chelsea steward
• Video: Man Utd flop Bebe scores a stunning volley for Pacos de Ferreira

Swansea confirm police were called to training ground bust-up between Chico Flores and Garry Monk Posted: 21 Jan 2014 07:21 AM PST Swansea have confirmed rumours that police were called to a training ground bust-up between defenders Chico Flores and Garry Monk. Officers were called by an onlooker, rumoured to be the mother of a youth team player. Reports suggested that Flores was seen brandishing a brick during the row, but that has been disputed by the […]

Everton’s Chelsea loanee Romelu Lukaku supports West Brom striker Nicolas Anelka’s ‘quenelle’ gesture Posted: 21 Jan 2014 07:03 AM PST Everton have published – and swiftly deleted – a video in which on-loan striker Romelu Lukaku defended Nicolas Anelka’s controversial ‘quenelle’ goal celebration. The Chelsea youngster said there was no need to make “a big deal” of the West Brom veteran’s gesture, which has been described as anti-Semitic and an inverted Nazi salute. Lukaku told […]

Photo: Has Mohamed Salah rented a home in Liverpool? Posted: 21 Jan 2014 06:50 AM PST A photo has appeared online suggesting that Liverpool target Mohamed Salah has rented a property in the city. The Basel star has been widely linked with a move to the Reds during the current transfer window. Now, a screenshot appearing to show a Direct Debit set up in Salah’s name has been posted on Reddit. […]

Arsenal reject approach for Thomas Vermaelen from ex-Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez Posted: 21 Jan 2014 06:41 AM PST Napoli have had an approach for Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen rejected by the north London club. Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez was keen to take the out-of-favour centre-back to Serie A, but has been knocked back by the Gunners, according to the Daily Mail. Vermaelen, aged 28, is behind Laurent Koscielny and Per Mertesacker in […]

Liverpool will need ‘indecent offer’ to land Lazio’s Hernanes Posted: 21 Jan 2014 04:49 AM PST Lazio have told Liverpool it will take an “indecent offer” to sign Brazilian midfielder Hernanes. The Reds have been tipped to bid for the 28-year-old playmaker this month – but the Serie A side claim it will take a bid of more than £15m to get their man. Lazio president Claudio Lotito is quoted by […]

Everton and Arsenal target Michy Batshuayi says he’s not going anywhere Posted: 21 Jan 2014 03:02 AM PST Standard Liege striker Michy Batshuayi says he will not be moving clubs during the current transfer window. The £7m-rated youngster has been linked with moves to Everton and Arsenal, but he has now confirmed that he will finish the season with Standard. A summer move could be on the card the 20-year-old, who is also […]

Tottenham respond to Ossie Ardiles and Ricky Villa car crash Posted: 21 Jan 2014 02:52 AM PST Just to let everyone know Ossie Ardiles is fine. He was involved in a car accident and had stitches in his head but he is fine. Thanks. — Aimee Ardiles (@aimeeardiles) January 21, 2014 Spurs have released a statement confirming that former players Ossie Ardiles and Ricky Villa are both fine after being involved in […]

West Brom striker Nicolas Anelka charged over ‘quenelle’ gesture in West Ham game Posted: 21 Jan 2014 02:22 AM PST Nicolas Anelka has been charged by the FA over his controversial ‘quenelle’ salute following his goal against West Ham last month. The West Brom forward faces a minimum five-match ban if he is found guilty of “a gesture which was abusive and/or indecent and/or insulting and/or improper” aggravated by reports that “it included a reference […]

Newcastle agree deal to sign Montpellier’s Remy Cabella Posted: 21 Jan 2014 01:30 AM PST Montpellier have agreed a deal to sell playmaker Remy Cabella to Newcastle – but the deal will not be completed until next summer. The French side’s chairman, Louis Nicollin, has gone public to confirm that a deal has been done for the £12m-rated star. But he insists his club will keep hold of Cabella for […]

Video: Everton fans unveil ‘Stuck With Moyes, Man Utd’ chant Posted: 21 Jan 2014 01:23 AM PST Everton fans used the global reach of last night’s televised game against West Brom to take a swipe at Manchester United and former Toffees boss David Moyes. It appears the away fans at the Hawthorns last night are quite enjoying their old manager’s current predicament. To the tune of the hymn Sing Hosanna, they chanted: […]

Manchester United boss David Moyes at odds with Robin Van Persie over fitness claims Posted: 21 Jan 2014 12:32 AM PST Manchester United manager David Moyes has held clear-the-air talks with star striker Robin Van Persie after a dispute over his recent injury, according to reports. The Sun claims that the pair organised the showdown after Van Persie ruled himself out of recent fixtures despite the club’s physios insisting that he is fit to return to […]

Louis Van Gaal says he rejected Tottenham job Posted: 21 Jan 2014 12:19 AM PST Netherlands coach Louis Van Gaal claims he turned down the chance to become Tottenham manager. The former Ajax, Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss was the hot favourite for the White Hart Lane job at one stage before the club made the surprise decision to give caretaker boss Tim Sherwood the job on a permanent basis. […]

Video: Gary Neville questions whether Man Utd should sign Juan Mata from Chelsea Posted: 21 Jan 2014 12:08 AM PST Manchester United legend Gary Neville has questioned the logic of his old club pursuing Juan Mata after his old club were strongly linked with a £37m bid for the Chelsea playmaker. Working in his role as a Sky Sports pundit, Neville expressed doubts about whether Mata would fit into United’s system and whether David Moyes […]

Chelsea’s Samuel Eto’o heading for Mallorca after Man Utd heroics Posted: 21 Jan 2014 12:00 AM PST After his match-winning hat-trick against Manchester United on Sunday, Samuel Eto’o clearly feels he has justified Chelsea’s decision to sign him and has allowed his mind to wander towards the future. The Cameroon international has revealed that he plans to sign for Spanish side Mallorca next summer. Despite only joining from Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala […]

Chelsea ‘preparing to sell’ Juan Mata to Man Utd for £37m Posted: 20 Jan 2014 02:48 PM PST Manchester United are set to sign Chelsea’s Juan Mata in a £37m deal, according to reports. The Daily Telegraph and Daily Mail both report that David Moyes will launch a big-money move and break United’s club record transfer fee to land the Spanish playmaker. The reports suggest that no formal bid has been made, but […]

Who Are Ya? Santiago Vergini (Sunderland) Posted: 20 Jan 2014 10:43 AM PST Your whistle-stop guide to the latest Premier League arrivals Name: Santiago Vergini Age: 25 Position: Centre-back Signed from: Atletico Fenix Fee: Loan Did you know? He was linked with a move to Barcelona last summer with rumours that coach Gerardo Martino – his manager at Newell’s Old Boys – wanted to take his ex-player to […]

Newcastle fan tells Facebook he’s at West Ham match, Facebook says differently Posted: 20 Jan 2014 09:27 AM PST A Facebook post from the weekend that’s bound to make you cringe. This Newcastle fan told a supporters’ group on the social networking site that he would be travelling back from Saturday’s win at West Ham happy after Yohan Cabaye’s late free-kick sealed a 1-3 victory for the Magpies. Unfortunately, he had enabled location services […]

Arsenal scout Lille left-back Pape Souare Posted: 20 Jan 2014 09:07 AM PST Lille defender Pape Souare was reportedly the subject of an Arsenal scouting mission over the weekend. The Gunners sent scouts to watch the left-back in action against St Etienne on Friday evening, according to French website But. The Senegal international, aged 23, has been in impressive form so far this season, scoring three times in […]

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho undergoes elbow surgery Posted: 20 Jan 2014 08:32 AM PST Jose Mourinho today underwent a minor arthroscopic procedure on a long-standing elbow complaint. He will return to work tomorrow. #CFC — Chelsea FC (@chelseafc) January 20, 2014 Jose Mourinho went under the knife today for an operation on his elbow. After managing Chelsea to a 3-1 win over Manchester United yesterday, the Portuguese boss found […]

Video: John Terry works as a fake translator for Chelsea team-mate Samuel Eto’o Posted: 20 Jan 2014 08:23 AM PST Chelsea captain John Terry unexpectedly found himself working as a translator after yesterday’s win over Manchester United when match-winner Samuel Eto’o insisted on delivering his post-match comments in French. The Cameroon international clearly understood the questions being put to him by Sky Sports reporter Geoff Shreeves, but would only answer in his first language. Terry […]

Photo: Laidback Arsene Wenger watches Arsenal youngsters lose to Liverpool Posted: 20 Jan 2014 08:13 AM PST While the @Arsenal manager looks on… pic.twitter.com/6pz0q8ISjO — Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) January 20, 2014 A relaxed looking Arsene Wenger watched Arsenal Under-21s lose 2-4 at home to Liverpool this afternoon. The Frenchman saw Alex Oxlade Chamberlain gets some more minutes under his belt as he continues his comeback from injury. The England international played for […]

Photo: Man Utd’s Wayne Rooney working as a Chelsea steward Posted: 20 Jan 2014 08:11 AM PST A humorous aside during yesterday’s clash between Chelsea and Manchester United involved what appeared to be a bearded Wayne Rooney working as a Chelsea steward. With the real Rooney still absent with a groin injury, it seemed he had lined up alternative employment for the match. Blues boss Jose Mourinho made a concerted effort to […]

Video: Man Utd flop Bebe scores a stunning volley for Pacos de Ferreira Posted: 20 Jan 2014 08:02 AM PST As David Moyes tries to make a better fist of his second transfer window at Manchester United, here’s a timely reminder that his predecessor didn’t always get it right. Here’s £7m flop Bebe showing, perhaps for the very first time, a glimpse of something resembling cause for Sir Alex Ferguson to spend that sort of […]

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