Monday, January 27, 2014

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• Arsenal confirm Puma as new kit suppliers
• Man Utd boss David Moyes promises ‘more signings like Juan Mata’
• Juan Mata will wear number 8 at Manchester United
• Chelsea’s Michael Essien completes AC Milan move
• Video: Antonio Nocerino tries his West Ham shirt on for size
• Sam Allardyce backs West Ham’s new signings to settle quickly ahead of Chelsea game
• Everton’s Leighton Baines ends Man Utd speculation by signing new contract
• Paris Saint Germain bid for Man Utd’s Adnan Januzaj
• Chelsea reach ‘verbal agreement’ to beat Liverpool, Arsenal and Man Utd to Atletico Madrid’s Diego Costa
• West Ham set to return with improved bid for Leeds’ Ross McCormack today
• Liverpool scout Man Utd target Saul Niguez
• Hugo Lloris hints he’ll quit Tottenham if they miss out on Champions League qualification
• Top 10 FA Cup fourth round conclusions
• Photo: ‘Andow’ – the artist formerly known as Man Utd’s Anderson – makes his Fiorentina debut
• Man Utd consider bid for Newcastle’s Yohan Cabaye
• Schalke ‘can’t exclude’ selling Julian Draxler to Arsenal
• Newcastle reject £14m bid from PSG for Yohan Cabaye
• Photo: Mohamed Salah poses with a Chelsea shirt
• Chelsea confirm they have beaten Liverpool to Mohamed Salah signing
• Video: Chelsea pay tribute to Juan Mata after his departure to Man Utd
• Newcastle close to Luuk De Jong deal as Papiss Cisse prepares to leave
• Manchester City face Chelsea and Arsenal play Liverpool in FA Cup fifth round
• Why Cristiano Ronaldo deserved the Ballon d’Or
• EPL fans vs NFL fans: which are the best?

Arsenal confirm Puma as new kit suppliers Posted: 27 Jan 2014 06:34 AM PST Arsenal have confirmed that Puma will replace long-term kit suppliers Nike for next season. In an announcement that had been widely expected following a series of leaked images, the Gunners confirmed a £150m kit partnership deal with Puma. Both parties say the arrangement is the biggest commercial partnership in their histories. The deal was welcomed […]

Man Utd boss David Moyes promises ‘more signings like Juan Mata’ Posted: 27 Jan 2014 06:03 AM PST David Moyes on further signings after Mata: "There'll be more players like Juan in the future. There's no doubt about that." #mufc — Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 27, 2014 Manchester United will be making more big-money signings after the arrival of Juan Mata, according to manager David Moyes. Speaking at the official presentation of United’s […]

Juan Mata will wear number 8 at Manchester United Posted: 27 Jan 2014 05:31 AM PST BREAKING: @JuanMata10 will wear the no.8 shirt for Manchester United. #mufcmata pic.twitter.com/Isblh1HqXO — Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 27, 2014 Juan Mata’s Manchester United squad number will be 8, the club has confirmed. United’s record signing had been tipped to wear United’s iconic number 7 shirt after making the switch from Chelsea. But just moments before […]

Chelsea’s Michael Essien completes AC Milan move Posted: 27 Jan 2014 05:13 AM PST Michael #Essien has signed a contract until June 30, 2015! Welcome @MichaelEssien — AC Milan (@acmilan) January 27, 2014 Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien has finalised his switch to AC Milan. Despite reports in the Italian media that the Ghana international had failed a medical over the weekend, he has now completed his move. Essien, who […]

Video: Antonio Nocerino tries his West Ham shirt on for size Posted: 27 Jan 2014 05:07 AM PST New West Ham signing Antonio Nocerino has been wearing the club’s claret and blue shirt for the first time. The Hammers released this video of the Italy international, who has joined on loan from AC Milan for the rest of the season, trying on their kit.

Sam Allardyce backs West Ham’s new signings to settle quickly ahead of Chelsea game Posted: 27 Jan 2014 05:02 AM PST West Ham manager Sam Allardyce believes his new signings, Antonio Nocerino and Marco Borriello will adapt quickly to life in the Premier League. Speaking ahead of the Premier League clash with Chelsea, the Hammers boss tipped the Italian loan signing to hit the ground running in English football. He said: “It’s not the weather, it’s […]

Everton’s Leighton Baines ends Man Utd speculation by signing new contract Posted: 27 Jan 2014 01:29 AM PST BREAKING: Defender Leighton Baines has signed a new long-term contract #EFC — Everton (@Everton) January 27, 2014 Everton left-back Leighton Baines has signed a new contract at the club. The England international has put pen to paper on a deal that will keep him at Goodison Park for the next four years. Toffees boss Roberto […]

Paris Saint Germain bid for Man Utd’s Adnan Januzaj Posted: 27 Jan 2014 01:25 AM PST Manchester United have rejected a bid from Paris Saint Germain for winger Adnan Januzaj. The French champions made a ‘significant offer’ for the 18-year-old during the current transfer window, The Guardian reports. That was immediately turned down by United, who have told PSG they do not want to negotiate and have no interest in selling […]

Chelsea reach ‘verbal agreement’ to beat Liverpool, Arsenal and Man Utd to Atletico Madrid’s Diego Costa Posted: 27 Jan 2014 01:15 AM PST Chelsea are set to beat a host of Premier League rivals to the signing of Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa after reaching a “verbal agreement” to sign him, according to reports. The Daily Express claims the Blues have agreed to meet the 25-year-old’s £32m buy-out clause in the summer. Atletico have reportedly accepted that the […]

West Ham set to return with improved bid for Leeds’ Ross McCormack today Posted: 27 Jan 2014 01:04 AM PST West Ham will make a second bid for Leeds captain Ross McCormack today, according to media reports. The Daily Mail claims that the Hammers will offer £5m to secure the Scotland international’s service. Leeds turned down a £3.1m offer last Friday. The revised offer will comprise a £4m fee plus £1m of add-ons dependent on […]

Liverpool scout Man Utd target Saul Niguez Posted: 27 Jan 2014 12:58 AM PST Liverpool scouts watched Spanish midfielder Saul Niguez last night. The 19-year-old, who is on loan at Rayo Vallecano, was in action against parent club Atletico Madrid. The Reds’ scouting team didn’t see the youngster at his best. He was played out of position at centre-back, scored an own goal and picked up a yellow card […]

Hugo Lloris hints he’ll quit Tottenham if they miss out on Champions League qualification Posted: 27 Jan 2014 12:47 AM PST Spurs goalkeeper Hugo Lloris says he will have to consider his options if the club don’t finish in the top four this season. The France international is targeted Champions League qualification, saying that is the target for him and his team-mates during the current campaign. He admitted he would have to reassess the situation if […]

Top 10 FA Cup fourth round conclusions Posted: 27 Jan 2014 12:44 AM PST 1. It’s come to something when the biggest shock of the round involves the holders winning their tie. 2. Manchester City’s ‘lull them into a false sense of security tactics, work just as well against Watford as they did against Bayern Munich. 3. Chelsea’s Oscar looked like he had been working on a set-piece that […]

Photo: ‘Andow’ – the artist formerly known as Man Utd’s Anderson – makes his Fiorentina debut Posted: 26 Jan 2014 02:01 PM PST Manchester United midfielder Anderson has come on for the first appearance of his loan spell at Fiorentina in this evening’s game against Genoa. The big-boned Brazilian was test-driving his new name. He was wearing ‘Andow 88′ on the back of his shirt.

Man Utd consider bid for Newcastle’s Yohan Cabaye Posted: 26 Jan 2014 01:41 PM PST Manchester United are weighing up a bid for Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye, according to reports. The Guardian claims that the champions are considering an offer for the France international, who is valued at £25m by the Magpies. United boss David Moyes is keen to strengthen his midfield during the current transfer window. The £37m arrival […]

Schalke ‘can’t exclude’ selling Julian Draxler to Arsenal Posted: 26 Jan 2014 12:03 PM PST Schalke have revealed that they can no longer rule out losing Julian Draxler to Arsenal during the current transfer window. Sporting director Horst Heldt has previously maintained a tough stance that the youngster would not be sold this month. But he is no longer so confident of keeping the 20-year-old. Speaking ahead of today’s game […]

Newcastle reject £14m bid from PSG for Yohan Cabaye Posted: 26 Jan 2014 11:45 AM PST Newcastle have turned down a £14m for midfielder Yohan Cabaye from French champions Paris Saint Germain. The big-spending Ligue 1 side have been linked with a move for Cabaye for some time, but this is the first time that they have made a firm offer. Cabaye, aged 28, has been in sensational form for the […]

Photo: Mohamed Salah poses with a Chelsea shirt Posted: 26 Jan 2014 11:20 AM PST Mohamed Salah Officially in @chelseafc صور توقيع محمد صلاح فى تشلسى pic.twitter.com/0HxMf89sIu — Mohamed Salah (@momosalah22) January 26, 2014 As we reported earlier, Chelsea have completed the signing of Mohameh Salah from Basel. The Egyptian youngster has now posed for his first photo with a Chelsea shirt, featuring his number 15 and ‘M. Salah’ on […]

Chelsea confirm they have beaten Liverpool to Mohamed Salah signing Posted: 26 Jan 2014 09:56 AM PST Welcome to our new number 15, Mohamed Salah… http://t.co/PmzVaKOyE7 #CFC pic.twitter.com/U9OYNhoCaX — Chelsea FC (@chelseafc) January 26, 2014 Chelsea have officially completed the signing of Basel’s Mohamed Salah in a deal rumoured to be worth £11m. The Egyptian has signed a five-and-a-half year contract at Stamford Bridge. After completing his move, the 21-year-old said: “I’m […]

Video: Chelsea pay tribute to Juan Mata after his departure to Man Utd Posted: 26 Jan 2014 09:53 AM PST After selling Juan Mata to Manchester United, Chelsea proved the Spaniard left on the best of terms by running this tribute piece to him on their in-house TV station.

Newcastle close to Luuk De Jong deal as Papiss Cisse prepares to leave Posted: 26 Jan 2014 09:47 AM PST Newcastle are reportedly on the verge of offloading misfiring striker Papiss Cisse and will use the proceeds to sign Holland international Luuk de Jong as his replacement. Cisse is expected to move to Turkey, with Besiktas and Trabzonspor the favourites to sign the Senegal international. The 28-year-old has scored just one goal this season and […]

Manchester City face Chelsea and Arsenal play Liverpool in FA Cup fifth round Posted: 26 Jan 2014 09:38 AM PST FA CUP DRAW: City will face Chelsea at home in the fifth-round. More to follow. #mcfc — Manchester City FC (@MCFC) January 26, 2014 We will play Manchester City in the #FACup fifth round over the weekend of the 15-16 February. #CFC — Chelsea FC (@chelseafc) January 26, 2014 #Arsenal have been drawn at home […]

Why Cristiano Ronaldo deserved the Ballon d’Or Posted: 26 Jan 2014 08:51 AM PST Fresh off of being chosen as the top footballer in the world and winning the second FIFA Ballon d'Or of his career, Cristiano Ronaldo is one hot commodity. However, among all of the greats playing the game today, CR7 still has some of the most vocal critics. The image he has created for himself doesn't […]

EPL fans vs NFL fans: which are the best? Posted: 26 Jan 2014 08:40 AM PST In the global showdown between American football and European football, which sport has the bigger following? Football is one of the most popular sports in the entire world, but Americans play the sport much differently from the rest of the world. Although there are major differences in how the sports are played, are there also […]

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