Tuesday, February 11, 2014

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• Arsene Wenger won’t comment on rumours linking Man Utd’s Robin Van Persie with Arsenal return
• Photos: Chelsea in training ahead of West Brom clash
• Liverpool’s Martin Skrtel among the best centre-backs in the league, says Brendan Rodgers
• Video: Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho mocks Man City counterpart Manuel Pellegrini’s maths
• Fulham vs Liverpool is definitely ON
• Photo: Arsenal star Lukas Podolski sends ‘Get well soon’ message to Michael Schumacher via his boots
• Brendan Rodgers: ‘I came to Liverpool to win the league’
• Norwich’s Ricky Van Wolfswinkel pleased Man City’s Yaya Toure wasn’t banned
• Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger defends Mesut Ozil ahead of Man Utd clash
• Cardiff winger Wilfried Zaha’s thinly-veiled pop at Man Utd boss David Moyes
• Arsenal and Spurs consider move for Udinese’s Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu
• Liverpool owner John W. Henry wades in on potential Fulham postponement
• Arsenal and Chelsea target Max Meyer ‘has no reason to leave’ Schalke
• Spurs keeper Hugo Lloris would like to join Arsenal, claims Olivier Giroud
• Video: Manchester United boss David Moyes is Flappy Bird
• Rio Ferdinand left out of Man Utd’s Dubai trip
• Bayern Munich’s Franck Ribery out of Arsenal clash
• Fulham vs Liverpool could be postponed
• Video: Alan Pardew wants victory over to Spurs to guarantee Newcastle’s safety
• Man Utd’s ‘straightforward’ gameplan was ‘easy’ to combat, says Fulham boss Rene Meulensteen
• Man Utd’s Javier Hernandez frustrated under David Moyes, says Mexico boss
• Man City tracking 12-year-old Swede Kevin Ackermann
• Ajax defender Joel Veltman scouted by Chelsea, Man Utd, Man City and Arsenal
• Man City and Man Utd target Fernando signs a new Porto contract

Arsene Wenger won’t comment on rumours linking Man Utd’s Robin Van Persie with Arsenal return Posted: 11 Feb 2014 06:25 AM PST Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has refused to be drawn on suggestions that Manchester United striker Robin Van Persie is being lined up for a return to his former club. The Gunners’ shortage of strikers and rumours of an uneasy relationship between RVP and new United boss David Moyes have prompted reports that Wenger could re-sign […]

Photos: Chelsea in training ahead of West Brom clash Posted: 11 Feb 2014 05:22 AM PST Chelsea have completed their training session ahead of tonight’s game against West Brom. Oscar, who has been on the fringes over the last couple of weeks, will be hoping to his stake his claim for a starting place towards the business end of the season. German forward Andre Schurrle was working on his volleying. A […]

Liverpool’s Martin Skrtel among the best centre-backs in the league, says Brendan Rodgers Posted: 11 Feb 2014 05:12 AM PST Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has labelled Martin Skrtel as one of the best centre-backs in the Premier League. The Slovakia international has been solid at the back this season. And he weighed in with two goals in the 5-1 drubbing of Arsenal last weekend. Rodgers thinks Skrtel has been showing his class this season. He […]

Video: Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho mocks Man City counterpart Manuel Pellegrini’s maths Posted: 11 Feb 2014 04:14 AM PST Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has taken a pop at Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini over his assessment of the Blues’ transfer policy. The Special One joked that Pellegrini, an engineer by training, needed a calculator to help him with his sums. Mourinho said: “He is an engineer by academic formation. And I don’t think an […]

Fulham vs Liverpool is definitely ON Posted: 11 Feb 2014 03:38 AM PST Fulham’s Premier League clash at home to Liverpool is definitely on after a planned London Underground strike was called off. But at least one of the unions who called the strike, the TSSA, will no longer take industrial action. It seems likely the RMT Union will follow suit, although that has not yet been confirmed. […]

Photo: Arsenal star Lukas Podolski sends ‘Get well soon’ message to Michael Schumacher via his boots Posted: 11 Feb 2014 03:33 AM PST #getwellsoon #kämpfemichael #fightmichael pic.twitter.com/5arl9N9GnO — Lukas-Podolski.com (@Podolski10) February 11, 2014 Arsenal striker Lukas Podolski will be sending his best wishes to compatriot Michael Schumacher in tomorrow night’s game against Manchester United. The Gunners star has had boots made featuring a get well soon message for the legendary Formula One driver, who is still fighting for […]

Brendan Rodgers: ‘I came to Liverpool to win the league’ Posted: 11 Feb 2014 03:25 AM PST Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says he took the job to with the Premier League. The Reds boss was discussing his hopes of qualifying for the Champions League this season – but he was keen to point at that the bigger picture is assembling a side capable of winning the title. He suggested his squad is […]

Norwich’s Ricky Van Wolfswinkel pleased Man City’s Yaya Toure wasn’t banned Posted: 11 Feb 2014 03:15 AM PST Good to see Touré not getting suspended. Players like him belong on the pitch! What happens at Carrow Road stays at Carrow Road. — RickyvanWolfswinkel (@RvWolfswinkel9) February 10, 2014 Norwich striker Rocky Van Wolfswinkel has revealed he is glad that Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure wasn’t given a suspension for kicking him. The Ivorian appeared […]

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger defends Mesut Ozil ahead of Man Utd clash Posted: 11 Feb 2014 03:08 AM PST The boss looking confident in the press conference ahead of #AFCvMUFC. He is talking right now. pic.twitter.com/wuPcpCDrF7 — Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) February 11, 2014 Arsene Wenger has defended Arsenal’s record signing Mesut Ozil ahead of tomorrow’s game against Manchester United. The former Real Madrid star was singled out for particular criticism by Gooners following his […]

Cardiff winger Wilfried Zaha’s thinly-veiled pop at Man Utd boss David Moyes Posted: 11 Feb 2014 03:01 AM PST Manchester United youngster Wilfried Zaha has posted an Instagram update that can only be read as criticism of David Moyes. The England winger, who joined Cardiff City on loan last month, uploaded a photo of him and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The picture was accompanied by the message: “Nothing like someone who believes in you.” […]

Arsenal and Spurs consider move for Udinese’s Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu Posted: 11 Feb 2014 01:31 AM PST North London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are both considering summer moves for Udinese midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu, according to reports. The 23-year-old has developed into an important part of the Serie A outfit’s side this season, scoring three goals in 16 games. He had mainly been on the bench in previous seasons but has shown […]

Liverpool owner John W. Henry wades in on potential Fulham postponement Posted: 11 Feb 2014 01:21 AM PST Arsenal, West Ham and Leyton Orient all ready for the strike but not Fulham? — John W. Henry (@John_W_Henry) February 11, 2014 Liverpool owner John W. Henry has made it clear he believes tomorrow’s game against Fulham should go ahead despite the London Underground strike. The Cottagers are due to decide whether to call the […]

Arsenal and Chelsea target Max Meyer ‘has no reason to leave’ Schalke Posted: 11 Feb 2014 01:07 AM PST German wonderkid Max Meyer says there is no reason for him to quit Schalke at the moment. The 18-year-old is wanted by Arsenal and Chelsea. He says that he is aware of interest from top European clubs but is currently enjoying his time at Schalke, where he is establishing himself as a first-team regular and […]

Spurs keeper Hugo Lloris would like to join Arsenal, claims Olivier Giroud Posted: 11 Feb 2014 12:48 AM PST "When you make a nice save and you lose, it means nothing" – Hugo analyses Sunday's win http://t.co/3VDn0AdDbh pic.twitter.com/y1VhYoyXCv — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) February 10, 2014 Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris would be keen on quitting White Hart Lane to join north London rivals Arsenal, according to Gunners star Olivier Giroud. The Arsenal striker claims he […]

Video: Manchester United boss David Moyes is Flappy Bird Posted: 11 Feb 2014 12:42 AM PST Infamously difficult iPhone game Flappy Bird was removed from the App Store this week amid suggestions that its creator was receiving torrents of abuse for making the game so hard. One man who can sympathise with both camps – people receiving torrents of abuse and people finding things too difficult – is Manchester United manager […]

Rio Ferdinand left out of Man Utd’s Dubai trip Posted: 11 Feb 2014 12:35 AM PST Manchester United have left Rio Ferdinand out of training camp in Dubai amid speculation that the former England captain is about to quit football. The 35-year-old will remain in the UK as the rest of United’s squad jet out to the Middle East for some warm weather training. David Moyes will take his players away […]

Bayern Munich’s Franck Ribery out of Arsenal clash Posted: 10 Feb 2014 12:49 PM PST Franck Ribery will miss Bayern Munich’s Champions League trip to Arsenal, the Bavarian giants have confirmed. The France star had surgery on a burst blood vessel in his buttock last Thursday. After tests today, the procedure was declared a success – but it will keep the 30-year-old out of the first leg of the Champions […]

Fulham vs Liverpool could be postponed Posted: 10 Feb 2014 12:07 PM PST Liverpool’s trip to Fulham on Wednesday could be called off after the west London side expressed concerns about the impact of a London Underground strike. The Cottagers are concerned that the strike will stop their staff members getting to Craven Cottage in time, jeopardising the safety of supporters. A Fulham statement said: "The club has […]

Video: Alan Pardew wants victory over to Spurs to guarantee Newcastle’s safety Posted: 10 Feb 2014 11:55 AM PST Newcastle manager Alan Pardew is hoping for three points against Tottenham on Wednesday in order to guarantee Premier League football next season. The Magpies are currently on 37 points and Pardew thinks a win at home to fifth-placed Spurs will ensure his side are not dragged into a relegation scrap. Once his side hit the […]

Man Utd’s ‘straightforward’ gameplan was ‘easy’ to combat, says Fulham boss Rene Meulensteen Posted: 10 Feb 2014 10:14 AM PST Fulham manager Rene Meulenstreen says it was “easy” to deal with Manchester United’s tactics during a 2-2 draw at Old Trafford yesterday. He said: “The gameplan was quite straightforward, you know – get it wide, get it in.” He added: “If you’re well organised and the goalkeeper is in good positions to come and collect […]

Man Utd’s Javier Hernandez frustrated under David Moyes, says Mexico boss Posted: 10 Feb 2014 09:54 AM PST Mexico manager Miguel Herrera claims Javier Hernandez has become frustrated at Manchester United since David Moyes took charge. Chicharito met up with his national team boss on Saturday evening – and Herrera has not exactly been discreet about what was on the agenda. He told Raza Deportiva: “Chicharito is frustrated because the current manager is […]

Man City tracking 12-year-old Swede Kevin Ackermann Posted: 10 Feb 2014 09:27 AM PST Manchester City are in talks with Swedish youngster Kevin Ackermann. The 12-year-old is currently with IFK Gothenburg, who are not best pleased at the prospect of using their young talent. IFK academy director Roger Gustafsson said: “We certainly think it’s scary here. It’s not a trend we want to see. I understand this opportunity may […]

Ajax defender Joel Veltman scouted by Chelsea, Man Utd, Man City and Arsenal Posted: 10 Feb 2014 08:24 AM PST Scouts from Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal were all in attendance at Ajax’s game against PEC Zwolle over the weekend. The host of Premier League sides are all keeping tabs on highly-rated Ajax defender 22-year-old Joel Veltman. The 22-year-old is tipped as one of the Dutch side’s finest prospects after overcoming a knee […]

Man City and Man Utd target Fernando signs a new Porto contract Posted: 10 Feb 2014 08:00 AM PST Manchester City and Manchester United transfer target Fernando has signed a new contract at Porto. City bid for the Brazilian midfielder on transfer deadline day, but the deal fell through. And it seems Manuel Pellegrini’s side may have missed their chance after the 26-year-old signed a three-year contract extension with his current club. City had […]

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