Wednesday, February 19, 2014

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• Video: Arsenal star Per Mertesacker and Lukas Podolski preview Bayern Munich clash
• Video: Ex-Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong stops his car to take on the BNP
• Photo: Spurs fly to Ukraine to face Dnipro
• Video: Bayern Munich train at QPR ahead of Arsenal game
• West Ham confirm Ravel Morrison has joined QPR
• Liverpool ‘make substantial offer’ for Arsenal’s Bacary Sagna
• GIF It: Newcastle old boy Yohan Cabaye scores first PSG goal vs Bayer Leverkusen
• Video: Arsenal train ahead of Bayern Munich clash
• Italy manager Cesare Prandelli touted to become Spurs boss
• Video: Man City boss Manuel Pellegrini blames ref for Barcelona defeat
• Video: Chelsea youngster Patrick Bamford’s wonder goal for Derby at Sheffield Wednesday
• Photo: Proof that Barcelona’s penalty award against Man City was correct
• Man City got tactics spot-on against Barcelona, but Arsenal boss Wenger had already called this one
• Video: Man Utd legend Roy Keane says Man City skipper Vincent Kompany ‘doesn’t know what he’s talking about’
• Arsenal’s Olivier Giroud: ‘I did not commit adultery’
• Video: Dani Alves makes it Manchester City 0-2 Barcelona
• Manchester City delete tweet praising Martin Demichelis’s performance
• GIF It: Martin Demichelis sent-off as Lionel Messi wins a penalty (Man City vs Barcelona)
• GIF It: Lionel Messi gives Barcelona the lead at Man City with a penalty
• Liverpool scout Nottingham Forest’s Jamaal Lascelles and Sheffield United’s Harry Maguire
• Pepe Reina: ‘I’ve got to return to Liverpool, but it’s unlikely I’ll stay’
• Man Utd wish Barcelona’s Gerard Pique good luck ahead of Man City game
• Jack Wilshere: ‘Arsenal would take a 0-0 draw against Bayern Munich’
• Ex-Liverpool and Bayern defender Markus Babbel: ‘Arsenal always mess up big games’

Video: Arsenal star Per Mertesacker and Lukas Podolski preview Bayern Munich clash Posted: 19 Feb 2014 07:28 AM PST

Video: Ex-Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong stops his car to take on the BNP Posted: 19 Feb 2014 06:54 AM PST Barnsley’s Emmanuel Frimpong was not impressed to see BNP placards on display around his new hometown. So, the former Arsenal man pulled over his car to confront activists working for the far-right party. In a NSFW outburst, Frimpong said: “I’m just trying to earn a living in this f**king country and you’re trying to kick […]

Photo: Spurs fly to Ukraine to face Dnipro Posted: 19 Feb 2014 05:47 AM PST Tottenham’s players are en route to Ukraine for tomorrow’s Europa League tie against Dnipro. Striker Roberto Soldado posted this photo of him and midfielder Christian Eriksen from the plane. The Spaniard wrote: “Ready for 4 hours flight. Tomorrow Europa League.”

Video: Bayern Munich train at QPR ahead of Arsenal game Posted: 19 Feb 2014 03:33 AM PST Bayern Munich’s players took to the pitch at Loftus Road this morning for a light training session ahead of tonight’s game against Arsenal. The European champions had been granted use of QPR’s ground after deciding against training at the Emirates yesterday evening. Bayern were concerned that the London traffic would make a session at the […]

West Ham confirm Ravel Morrison has joined QPR Posted: 19 Feb 2014 02:34 AM PST NEWS: West Ham United can confirm that @morrisonravel has joined Queens Park Rangers on a 93-day emergency loan. #WHUFC #QPR — West Ham United FC (@whufc_official) February 19, 2014 West Ham have confirmed that midfielder Ravel Morrison has moved to QPR on loan. He has been brought in on a long-anticipated 93-day emergency loan deal. […]

Liverpool ‘make substantial offer’ for Arsenal’s Bacary Sagna Posted: 19 Feb 2014 02:31 AM PST Arsenal right-back Bacary Sagna is a target for Liverpool, according to reports in Italy. The France international is out of contract at the end of the current season and the latest reports suggest that negotiations over a new deal have broken down. Serie A side Inter Milan were thought to be the frontrunners to sign […]

GIF It: Newcastle old boy Yohan Cabaye scores first PSG goal vs Bayer Leverkusen Posted: 19 Feb 2014 02:16 AM PST Former Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye has opened his account at new club Paris Saint Germain by scoring the fourth goal in a 0-4 win at Bayer Leverkusen. Cabaye placed the ball into the top corner from the edge of the box after a clinical PSG attack and lay-off. But the new signing’s exploits were overshadowed […]

Video: Arsenal train ahead of Bayern Munich clash Posted: 19 Feb 2014 01:14 AM PST Arsenal have completed their final training session ahead of tonight’s Champions League clash with Bayern Munich. The Gunners released a short video of yesterday’s session showing the squad being put through their paces in anticipation of the visit of the European champions.

Italy manager Cesare Prandelli touted to become Spurs boss Posted: 19 Feb 2014 01:10 AM PST Prandelli: "Non siamo i migliori ma possiamo battere i migliori" pic.twitter.com/gN8IgTLkJq — FIGC Vivo Azzurro (@Vivo_Azzurro) December 28, 2013 Italy boss Cesare Prandelli could replace Tim Sherwood as Tottenham manager this summer, according to reports. The former Fiorentina boss is set to leave his post with the Azzurri after this summer’s World Cup and has […]

Video: Man City boss Manuel Pellegrini blames ref for Barcelona defeat Posted: 19 Feb 2014 12:55 AM PST Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini said Swedish referee Jonas Eriksson was “not impartial” for yesterday’s 0-2 defeat at home to Barcelona. The Chilean was angry that Jesus Navas was not awarded a free-kick in the build-up to the Spanish champions’ opening goal, and at the award to penalty that resulted in that goal. He said: […]

Video: Chelsea youngster Patrick Bamford’s wonder goal for Derby at Sheffield Wednesday Posted: 19 Feb 2014 12:49 AM PST Chelsea forward Patrick Bamford is enjoying a prolific loan spell at Derby County – and that continued at Sheffield Wednesday last night. The 20-year-old curled in this beautiful left-footed effort to take his Rams record to five goals in seven games. The strike secured a 0-1 away win for Steve McClaren’s side. He spoke to […]

Photo: Proof that Barcelona’s penalty award against Man City was correct Posted: 19 Feb 2014 12:43 AM PST Manchester City are feeling slightly aggrieved that Barcelona were awarded a penalty against them in last night’s Champions League game. Replays appeared to show that Martin Demichelis’ foul on Lionel Messi took place outside the box. That’s prompted fans to produce this tongue-in-cheek ‘evidence’ that a penalty was the correct decision. Get a better look […]

Man City got tactics spot-on against Barcelona, but Arsenal boss Wenger had already called this one Posted: 19 Feb 2014 12:38 AM PST “It is always the big players who make the difference on the pitch. Football is not a chess game. It belongs to the players. We prepare the team to do well but don't forget that the main heroes are on the pitch, not on the bench." While Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger was referring to his […]

Video: Man Utd legend Roy Keane says Man City skipper Vincent Kompany ‘doesn’t know what he’s talking about’ Posted: 19 Feb 2014 12:21 AM PST Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane said Manchester City’s Vincent Kompany didn’t know what he was talking about after last night’s 0-2 defeat to Barcelona. The ITV pundit had just listened to the City skipper claim that Barcelona were not “superior” to them and had been “there for the taking”. Keane said: “He’s obviously really […]

Arsenal’s Olivier Giroud: ‘I did not commit adultery’ Posted: 19 Feb 2014 12:13 AM PST Ultimate precision with respect to my apologies…Yes I made a mistake but not I have not committed adultery! Things are clear… — Olivier Giroud (@_OlivierGiroud_) February 18, 2014 Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud says he made a “precision” apology after taking a model back to the team hotel hours before a game. The France international issued […]

Video: Dani Alves makes it Manchester City 0-2 Barcelona Posted: 18 Feb 2014 01:33 PM PST Barcelona have delivered what looks like being a late sucker punch to Manchester City. Right-back Dani Alves slid this effort through Joe Hart’s legs from an angle in the 90th minute of the game. Heading to Camp Nou with a 0-1 deficit looked like a tall order, but two away goals appears to signal the […]

Manchester City delete tweet praising Martin Demichelis’s performance Posted: 18 Feb 2014 01:10 PM PST Manchester City deleted a tweet they posted praising Martin Demichelis’s performance just moments before he was sent-off. In the 51st minute of the game, City’s official Twitter account wrote: “51. Demichelis has been a rock at the heart of the City defence. The Argentine is thwarting everything Barca throw at him so far!” But just […]

GIF It: Martin Demichelis sent-off as Lionel Messi wins a penalty (Man City vs Barcelona) Posted: 18 Feb 2014 01:03 PM PST From the moment Manchester City named Martin Demichelis in their team to man mark Lionel Messi you sensed danger. And so it proved. The Argentine defender was sent-off for denying Messi a clear goalscoring opportunity. The Barca star dusted himself down and tucked the penalty away himself. Watch the penalty here. Replays seem to show […]

GIF It: Lionel Messi gives Barcelona the lead at Man City with a penalty Posted: 18 Feb 2014 12:58 PM PST Barcelona have taken the lead against Manchester City in tonight’s Champions League game. Lionel Messi gave Barca a crucial away goal from the penalty spot after being brought down by Martin Demichelis. The Argentine defender got a red card for the foul on his compatriot. See the red card offence here.

Liverpool scout Nottingham Forest’s Jamaal Lascelles and Sheffield United’s Harry Maguire Posted: 18 Feb 2014 12:33 PM PST Liverpool dispatched scout Neil Richardson to take advantage of a triple-whammy scouting opportunity at Sheffield United’s 3-1 win at home to Nottingham Forest on Sunday. Richardson was able to report on the performances of two potential transfer targets – Nottingham Forest’s Jamaal Lascelles and Sheffield United’s Harry Maguire – while also keeping tabs on Reds […]

Pepe Reina: ‘I’ve got to return to Liverpool, but it’s unlikely I’ll stay’ Posted: 18 Feb 2014 10:33 AM PST Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina is not sounding particularly thrilled at the prospect of returning to the club at the end of his loan spell with Napoli. The Spain international was shipped out on a season-long loan to the Serie A side against his wishes – but the idea appears to have grown on him. Clearly […]

Man Utd wish Barcelona’s Gerard Pique good luck ahead of Man City game Posted: 18 Feb 2014 10:00 AM PST Manchester United are usually sick of the sight of a rampant Barcelona team, but that’s what they will be hoping for this evening as the Catalan carousel goes up against neighbours Manchester City. Indeed, United have been sending messages of good luck to their former defender Gerard Pique as he prepares to face City at […]

Jack Wilshere: ‘Arsenal would take a 0-0 draw against Bayern Munich’ Posted: 18 Feb 2014 09:52 AM PST Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere says he and his team-mates would be satisfied with a 0-0 draw at home to Bayern Munich tomorrow evening. He suggested that the Gunners’ squad have become a bit more savvy about the dangers of of conceding at the Emirates after being knocked out by Bayern on away goals last season. […]

Ex-Liverpool and Bayern defender Markus Babbel: ‘Arsenal always mess up big games’ Posted: 18 Feb 2014 09:33 AM PST Former Liverpool defender Markus Babbel is predicting victory for his old side Bayern Munich in their Champions League tie against Arsenal – because the Gunners always mess up big games. The 41-year-old thinks Bayern will just need to keep their concentration in order to assure their progress in the tournament because Arsene Wenger’s side are […]

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