Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Off The Post

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• Former Arsenal keeper Jens Lehmann offers £2,000 reward for safe return of his manbag
• Juan Mata tips Man Utd to beat Liverpool, Spurs and Everton to fourth spot
• Photo: Arsenal keeper Wojciech Szczesny hits his swimming pool to prepare for Bayern Munich
• Video: Bayern Munich travel to Arsenal clash
• Tomas Rosicky available for Arsenal vs Bayern Munich
• Arsenal in ‘better mental shape’ for Bayern Munich clash
• Neymar: ‘I would never have chosen Man City over Barcelona’
• Video: West Ham players emerge for an open training session
• Arsenal keen to pip Newcastle to Loic Remy
• Video: Referee Howard Webb does not appreciate being touched by Liverpool’s Raheem Sterling
• Juventus and AC Milan working on a deal to sign Nani from Man Utd
• William Carvalho to Manchester United even more likely after twelfth scouting mission
• GIF It: Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers suffers Arsene Wenger’s zip problems at Arsenal
• Video: England manager Roy Hodgson visits Manaus, dons a hard hat
• Why Wayne Rooney must drop into midfield to get Man Utd’s season back on track
• Wrestling supremo Vince McMahon linked with Newcastle takeover
• Bayern Munich scrap Arsenal training over traffic fears
• Yaya Toure: Man City’s team can beat Barcelona’s stars
• Photo: Mesut Ozil jokes that Arsenal superheroes are gunning for Bayern Munich
• Javier Mascherano quit Liverpool over ‘broken promises’
• Video: Man City boss Manuel Pellegrini tells Man Utd ‘there’s only one team in Manchester’
• Man Utd website omits Robin Van Persie from ‘potential captains’ list amid Arsenal rumours
• Video: Liverpool fans celebrate Steven Gerrard goal in Arsenal end, home fans unimpressed
• Fulham ‘sack Alan Curbishley and Ray Wilkins’

Former Arsenal keeper Jens Lehmann offers £2,000 reward for safe return of his manbag Posted: 18 Feb 2014 05:47 AM PST My dear followers, I am asking for some help. My bag has been stolen today out of a red fiat500 at Duke Street, London, W1, near Selfridges. — Jens Lehmann (@jenslehmann) February 17, 2014 If the back and all personal contents can be returned to me by Wednesday, I will pay 2.000 pounds. Please contact […]

Juan Mata tips Man Utd to beat Liverpool, Spurs and Everton to fourth spot Posted: 18 Feb 2014 05:43 AM PST Manchester United’s record signing Juan Mata says there is still time to secure Champions League qualification this season. The Spanish playmaker acknowledges the champions have an uphill battle to secure fourth spot – but he thinks it is possible. He told Canal+: "The objective is to get to the Champions League spots. It's difficult because […]

Photo: Arsenal keeper Wojciech Szczesny hits his swimming pool to prepare for Bayern Munich Posted: 18 Feb 2014 05:34 AM PST Post by Wojciech Szczesny. Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny reckons he has found the perfect way to prepare for tomorrow’s game against Bayern Munich – a swim in his indoor pool. The Poland international posted a photo of him taking a dip in his home swimming pool. And he says that his aquatic activities will ensure […]

Video: Bayern Munich travel to Arsenal clash Posted: 18 Feb 2014 05:23 AM PST Bayern Munich are on their way to London for tomorrow’s Champions League game at Arsenal. The club released this footage of manager Pep Guardiola and his players at the airport ahead of their flight to the UK. They had earlier completed their final training session ahead of the game at their training base. As we […]

Tomas Rosicky available for Arsenal vs Bayern Munich Posted: 18 Feb 2014 05:16 AM PST The boss and @JackWilshere look confident in the press conference ahead of #AFCvBAY pic.twitter.com/qu302AwjXY — Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) February 18, 2014 Tomas Rosicky is in contention to face Bayern Munich tomorrow evening, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed. The Gunners midfielder was left out of the FA Cup win over Liverpool at the weekend, with […]

Arsenal in ‘better mental shape’ for Bayern Munich clash Posted: 18 Feb 2014 05:03 AM PST The boss and @JackWilshere look confident in the press conference ahead of #AFCvBAY pic.twitter.com/qu302AwjXY — Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) February 18, 2014 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says his team are better prepared mentally and have a stronger team spirit than when they met Bayern Munich last season. The two sides go head-to-head against on Wednesday evening […]

Neymar: ‘I would never have chosen Man City over Barcelona’ Posted: 18 Feb 2014 04:54 AM PST Barcelona star Neymar says there was no chance of him opting to join Manchester City ahead of Barcelona. Speaking ahead of tonight’s Champions League clash between the two sides this evening, the Brazil international spoke out to say that picking City over Barca was never on the agenda. He said: “I could have left Brazil […]

Video: West Ham players emerge for an open training session Posted: 18 Feb 2014 04:48 AM PST It being half-term and all, West Ham have put on an open training session at Upton Park for their young supporters. Fans were treated to a full session as the Hammers prepare for this weekend’s game at home to Southampton. Here are some photos from the session: PIC: Training continues in full swing #COYI pic.twitter.com/xwPZbgF7bO […]

Arsenal keen to pip Newcastle to Loic Remy Posted: 18 Feb 2014 02:02 AM PST Newcastle striker Loic Remy could move to Arsenal this summer. The French star has been in excellent form for the Magpies, where he is on-loan from QPR, but the Gunners could swoop to beat them to his signature. Newcastle failed to tie-up a permanent deal to Remy last month and the 27-year-old could now be […]

Video: Referee Howard Webb does not appreciate being touched by Liverpool’s Raheem Sterling Posted: 18 Feb 2014 01:51 AM PST Contrary to what Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling previously thought, he and referee Howard Webb do not have a touchy-feely relationship. The Reds youngster placed his hand on Webb’s chest during Sunday’s FA Cup defeat at Arsenal. In return he got short shrift and a look of absolute contempt. Meanwhile, Webb has had his profile removed […]

Juventus and AC Milan working on a deal to sign Nani from Man Utd Posted: 18 Feb 2014 01:45 AM PST Italian giants Juventus and AC Milan are both currently working on a deal to sign Nani from Manchester United, according to reports. Tuttosport claims that Juve have been in touch with the Portuguese winger’s representatives in recent days. They were keen to get an update on the knee injury that has kept Nani out of […]

William Carvalho to Manchester United even more likely after twelfth scouting mission Posted: 18 Feb 2014 01:31 AM PST A bid from Manchester United for Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho looks nailed-on for the summer after the champions scouted him for a twelfth time this season. David Moyes is aiming to leave nothing to chance as he weighs up a move for the 21-year-old, having him watched on a dozen occasions already this campaign. […]

GIF It: Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers suffers Arsene Wenger’s zip problems at Arsenal Posted: 18 Feb 2014 01:15 AM PST Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers found himself afflicted with Arsene Wenger’s zip problems during his trip to Arsenal last weekend. Gunners boss Wenger is regularly seen wrestling with a troublesome zip at the Emirates Stadium – and the problem seems to be catching. Rodgers was spotted sitting in his dugout desperately trying to zip up his […]

Video: England manager Roy Hodgson visits Manaus, dons a hard hat Posted: 18 Feb 2014 01:05 AM PST

Why Wayne Rooney must drop into midfield to get Man Utd’s season back on track Posted: 18 Feb 2014 12:48 AM PST "Well, I don't know what we have to do to win…" has become the familiar muttering from David Moyes this season. While he has generally blamed Manchester United’s woes so far this season on fortune, there are things he can do to immediately improve their fortunes. With Wayne Rooney reportedly on the verge of signing […]

Wrestling supremo Vince McMahon linked with Newcastle takeover Posted: 18 Feb 2014 12:14 AM PST World Wrestling Entertainment owner Vince McMahon is a surprise candidate to buy Newcastle. The WWE boss is rumoured to be looking into the possibility of buying Mike Ashley’s stake at the club. A Newcastle source told the Winner Sports website: “Vince McMahon has been sniffing around the club and seems keen on pursuing his interest. […]

Bayern Munich scrap Arsenal training over traffic fears Posted: 17 Feb 2014 12:11 PM PST In 48 Stunden geht's endlich los: @Arsenal vs. @FCBayern. #AFCFCB #packmas pic.twitter.com/8Mu12FMsju — FC Bayern München (@FCBayern) February 17, 2014 Bayern Munich have rejected the chance to train on the pitch at the Emirates Stadium tomorrow night. Instead they will stay at their training ground for their final session ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League clash […]

Yaya Toure: Man City’s team can beat Barcelona’s stars Posted: 17 Feb 2014 12:05 PM PST Manchester City can beat Barcelona by working together as a team, according to midfielder Yaya Toure. The Ivorian hinted the City’s whole could be greater than the sum of Barca’s superstars when the two sides meet in tomorrow’s Champions League clash. He also credited manager Manuel Pellegrini for getting the team into a position in […]

Photo: Mesut Ozil jokes that Arsenal superheroes are gunning for Bayern Munich Posted: 17 Feb 2014 11:00 AM PST Post by Mesut Özil. Arsenal star Mesut Ozil has joked that Arsenal’s superheroes will be able to match Bayern Munich this week. Ozil posted a photo of himself dressed as Superman, accompanied by Lukas Podolski as the Hulk and Bacary Sagna as Rambo, and suggested that talent would help them against the European champions. He […]

Javier Mascherano quit Liverpool over ‘broken promises’ Posted: 17 Feb 2014 10:53 AM PST Barcelona midfielder Javier Mascherano says he quit Liverpool due to broken promises. The Argentina international namechecked England manager Roy Hodgson, in charge at Anfield when Mascherano left, and former Reds managing director Christian Purslow as people who “know the truth”. He told The Times: “I didn't want to say anything at the time because of […]

Video: Man City boss Manuel Pellegrini tells Man Utd ‘there’s only one team in Manchester’ Posted: 17 Feb 2014 10:44 AM PST Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has told local rivals Manchester United that there is only one team in Manchester at the moment. Ahead of his side’s Champions League clash with Barcelona, the Chilean was asked whether the city now had two great teams. He considered that to be an over-estimate on current form. He said: […]

Man Utd website omits Robin Van Persie from ‘potential captains’ list amid Arsenal rumours Posted: 17 Feb 2014 10:19 AM PST Manchester United striker Robin Van Persie was a notable absentee from a list of potential captains published on the club’s official website. The champions are in need of a new skipper for next season after it was confirmed that Nemanja vidic will leave the club in the summer. The United website decided to run the […]

Video: Liverpool fans celebrate Steven Gerrard goal in Arsenal end, home fans unimpressed Posted: 17 Feb 2014 10:07 AM PST A couple of Liverpool supporters with tickets in the Arsenal seats for yesterday’s FA Cup clash were on the receiving end of some stern looks as they made the questionable decision to celebrate Steven Gerrard’s goal. The Reds skipper scored from the spot after some words of encouragement from the impostors. The intrepid duo started […]

Fulham ‘sack Alan Curbishley and Ray Wilkins’ Posted: 17 Feb 2014 09:45 AM PST Fulham have sacked Alan Curbishley and Ray Wilkins, according to reports. Sky Sports News claims that the pair have both had their short stints at Craven Cottage brought to an end. Technical director Curbishley and assistant head coach Ray Wilkins were brought in to work alongside former manager Rene Meulensteen, who was sacked over the […]

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