Friday, February 21, 2014

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• Newcastle boss Alan Pardew dismisses Mathieu Debuchy exit rumours
• Photos: Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere and Mathieu Flamini in training ground bust-up
• Manchester United scouts watch Porto’s Eliaquim Mangala vs Eintracht Frankfurt
• Chelsea’s David Luiz out of Everton game
• Wayne Rooney ‘agrees new Manchester United contract’
• Video: Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil is not yet over Bayern penalty miss, says Arsene Wenger
• Liverpool youngster Jordon Ibe joins Birmingham
• Luis Suarez: ‘I can fulfil my dreams at Liverpool’
• Man Utd and Man City battle for Celtic’s Virgil Van Dijk
• Arsenal set to rival Man City with £30m move for Real Madrid’s Isco
• Arsenal’s Wojciech Szczesny will be disciplined over ‘w*nker’ gesture
• Sunderland boss Gus Poyet says Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil needs a rest
• Video: Spurs boss Tim Sherwood blasts Dnipro pitch
• Video: Man Utd target Alex Sandro scores comedy own goal (Porto 2-2 Eintracht Frankfurt)
• Arsene Wenger backs Yaya Sanogo to make ‘huge contribution’ for Arsenal
• Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger promises changes for Sunderland game
• Man Utd linked with Barcelona youngster Rafinha Alcantara
• Man Utd fans plot Eric Cantona tribute for Crystal Palace trip
• Spurs striker Roberto Soldado responds to his terrible miss
• Maradona ‘fury’ after fiancee flirts with Man Utd’s David De Gea
• Man City scouts watch ‘new Sergio Aguero’ Angel Correa
• Chelsea linked with deal for 40-year-old Inter veteran Javier Zanetti
• Video: Would-be Liverpool star Yevhen Konoplyanka scores for Dnipro vs Spurs
• Video: Tottenham’s Roberto Soldado with a terrible miss from four yards

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew dismisses Mathieu Debuchy exit rumours Posted: 21 Feb 2014 07:05 AM PST Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has played down suggestions that Mathieu Debuchy could move to Paris Saint Germain. Quotes attributed to the right-back in the French media suggested that he would not be averse to joining the big-spending Ligue 1 champions. But Pardew insists that the France international is committed to the Magpies. He said: “I […]

Photos: Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere and Mathieu Flamini in training ground bust-up Posted: 21 Feb 2014 06:11 AM PST Passion vs passion. Wilshere vs Flamini. #afc pic.twitter.com/p8inDjVbaC — Halo Gooner (@db10Halo) February 21, 2014 Arsenal duo Jack Wilshere and Mathieu Flamini were involved in a heated row during training this morning. The disagreement came as the Gunners were putting the final touches to their preparations for tomorrow’s Premier League game at home to Sunderland. […]

Manchester United scouts watch Porto’s Eliaquim Mangala vs Eintracht Frankfurt Posted: 21 Feb 2014 05:59 AM PST Manchester United sent scouts to Porto’s Europa League game against Eintracht Frankfurt yesterday evening to watch Eliaquim Mangala. The champions have long been linked with interest in the France international, but it was rivals Manchester City who had a bid rejected in the January transfer window. The 23-year-old is one of Europe’s most sought-after central […]

Chelsea’s David Luiz out of Everton game Posted: 21 Feb 2014 05:43 AM PST Chelsea defender David Luiz is out of this weekend’s clash with Everton. Jose Mourinho confirmed that the Brazilian centre-back has a muscle injury, but the Blues boss hopes that Luiz will be available for next week’s Champions League game against Galatasaray. He also told his press conference that skipper John Terry is fit to face […]

Wayne Rooney ‘agrees new Manchester United contract’ Posted: 21 Feb 2014 05:30 AM PST Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has agreed a new £300,000-a-week deal that ties him to the club until June 2019, according to reports. The 28-year-old has agreed the new five-and-a-half year contract at Old Trafford. United are yet to formally announce the deal, but the BBC is confidently reporting that an agreement has been reached. […]

Video: Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil is not yet over Bayern penalty miss, says Arsene Wenger Posted: 21 Feb 2014 04:38 AM PST Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says Mesut Ozil has not yet recovered from his penalty miss against Bayern Munich. The Gunners boss said it was too soon for the club’s record signing to have put the disappointment behind him. He told his press conference: “Is he over it now? Certainly not, because 48 hours is a […]

Liverpool youngster Jordon Ibe joins Birmingham Posted: 21 Feb 2014 04:25 AM PST BREAKING NEWS: #BCFC sign @LFC winger @IbeJordon on a youth loan until the end of the season: http://t.co/w7iQ4KCxPS pic.twitter.com/lAMsPaDrG6 — Birmingham City FC (@BcfcDotCom) February 21, 2014 Liverpool youngster Jordon Ibe has agreed a loan switch to Birmingham. The Reds confirmed that the 18-year-old winger has moved to St Andrew’s until the end of the […]

Luis Suarez: ‘I can fulfil my dreams at Liverpool’ Posted: 21 Feb 2014 03:19 AM PST Liverpool striker Luis Suarez says he can fulfil his dreams at the club – but he dismissed talk of a title challenge this season. The Uruguayan star thinks the Reds can secure Champions League qualification this season and has indicated that he has put his attempts to engineer a move away from Anfield behind him. […]

Man Utd and Man City battle for Celtic’s Virgil Van Dijk Posted: 21 Feb 2014 03:12 AM PST Local rivals Manchester United and Manchester City are currently involved in a tug of war for Celtic defender Virgil Van Dijk, according to the Daily Telegraph. The 22-year-old has put in some impressive displays since his £2.6m arrival from FC Groningen last summer. The centre-back has been linked with clubs including Arsenal, but it is […]

Arsenal set to rival Man City with £30m move for Real Madrid’s Isco Posted: 21 Feb 2014 02:59 AM PST Arsenal are planning to go head-to-head with Manchester City for unsettled Real Madrid midfielder Isco, according to reports. The former Malaga playmaker, aged 21, has failed to settle at the Bernabeu since his move last summer. Reports emerged last week that the Spain international is unhappy with training and the lack of a regular starting […]

Arsenal’s Wojciech Szczesny will be disciplined over ‘w*nker’ gesture Posted: 21 Feb 2014 02:28 AM PST Arsenal will discipline goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny for making a rude gesture after being sent-off against Bayern Munich on Wednesday evening. The Poland international is unlikely to be reprimanded by Uefa after the incident was omitted from the referee’s match report, but Gunners boss Arsene Wenger confirmed that internal disciplinary action will be taken. Speaking at […]

Sunderland boss Gus Poyet says Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil needs a rest Posted: 21 Feb 2014 02:17 AM PST Sunderland manager Gus Poyet has advised Arsenal counterpart Arsene Wenger to give Mesut Ozil a rest ahead of this weekend’s meeting between the two sides. The Gunners’ record signing was heavily criticised for his work-rate against Bayern Munich on Wednesday, and Poyet believes the German star might need to recuperate in order to rediscover his […]

Video: Spurs boss Tim Sherwood blasts Dnipro pitch Posted: 21 Feb 2014 02:11 AM PST Tim Sherwood lamented the ‘disgraceful’ pitch as Tottenham slipped to a 1-0 Europa League defeat at Dnipro. The Spurs boss was unhappy with the Ukrainian side’s playing surface, but said that was not an excuse for the loss. He said: “They played very well, but the pitch is a disgrace. “It’s no excuse because both […]

Video: Man Utd target Alex Sandro scores comedy own goal (Porto 2-2 Eintracht Frankfurt) Posted: 21 Feb 2014 02:05 AM PST German side Eintracht Frankfurt grabbed a surprise 2-2 draw at Porto thanks to this comedy own goal from Alex Sandro. Manchester United are hopeful of signing Southampton’s Luke Shaw this summer, but the Porto left-back is one of David Moyes’ alternative options. It’s safe to say the 23-year-old Brazil international would rather have his kung-fu […]

Arsene Wenger backs Yaya Sanogo to make ‘huge contribution’ for Arsenal Posted: 21 Feb 2014 01:57 AM PST Here's the boss talking at the press conf now. Topics – Bayern, Sunderland, @MesutOzil1088 & Mannone. Video up later pic.twitter.com/r2vzgritr8 — Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) February 21, 2014 Yaya Sanogo will make a “huge contribution” for Arsenal between now and the end of the season, according to Arsene Wenger. The French youngster played against Liverpool in […]

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger promises changes for Sunderland game Posted: 21 Feb 2014 01:45 AM PST Arsene Wenger enters the stadium under the watchful eye of legendary Arsenal manager Herbert Chapman. http://t.co/NNrqTgU4jm — Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) February 20, 2014 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said he will make changes from the side that lost to Bayern Munich in midweek for tomorrow’s game at home to Sunderland – and that will include […]

Man Utd linked with Barcelona youngster Rafinha Alcantara Posted: 21 Feb 2014 01:41 AM PST Manchester United are hoping to make amends for losing out on Thiago Alcantara last summer by snapping up his brother this year. Bayern Munich won the race for the elder sibling, where he was reunited with former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola, but United are tracking emerging star Rafinha with a view to signing him at […]

Man Utd fans plot Eric Cantona tribute for Crystal Palace trip Posted: 21 Feb 2014 01:28 AM PST Manchester United supporters are planning to honour their former star Eric Cantona at the scene of his infamous kung-fu kick. The champions travel to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace tomorrow – and it appears that Cantona masks, flags and songs will be in abundance during the game. But many Palace fans – and neutrals […]

Spurs striker Roberto Soldado responds to his terrible miss Posted: 21 Feb 2014 01:15 AM PST Tottenham’s Roberto Soldado has been discussing his woeful miss against Dnipro on Instagram. The Spaniard acknowledges that firing over from four yards with an open goal at his disposal probably cost his side the game. He went on to say that he will continue to work to ensure he produces his best form for Spurs. […]

Maradona ‘fury’ after fiancee flirts with Man Utd’s David De Gea Posted: 21 Feb 2014 01:07 AM PST Great to be with the best number 10!! "El Pelusa" pic.twitter.com/09XnNeJuFn — David De Gea (@D_DeGea) February 17, 2014 Argentina legend Diego Maradona is said to be ‘MADadona’ after accusing is fiancee of flirting with Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea. The Spaniard and other members of United’s squad met Maradona during their recent warm […]

Man City scouts watch ‘new Sergio Aguero’ Angel Correa Posted: 20 Feb 2014 03:17 PM PST Manchester City scouts were in Argentina on Wednesday evening to watch San Lorenzo youngster Angel Correa in action. The 18-year-old striker – who is also comfortable playing in a deeper position as a second striker – has been branded ‘the next Sergio Aguero’. City’s representatives were at San Lorenzo’s game in Buenos Aires against Argentinos […]

Chelsea linked with deal for 40-year-old Inter veteran Javier Zanetti Posted: 20 Feb 2014 12:23 PM PST Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is considering a deal to sign 40-year-old Javier Zanetti from Inter Milan, according to reports in Italy. The Blues boss is known to be a big fan of Zanetti’s professionalism and commitment from their time together at the San Siro, and they remain close friends. Despite 33-year-old Ashley Cole likely to […]

Video: Would-be Liverpool star Yevhen Konoplyanka scores for Dnipro vs Spurs Posted: 20 Feb 2014 11:41 AM PST Yevhen Konoplyanka, who nearly joined Liverpool last month, has scored from the penalty spot to give Dnipro a 1-0 lead over Tottenham. And here he is taking Kyle Naughton for a dance.

Video: Tottenham’s Roberto Soldado with a terrible miss from four yards Posted: 20 Feb 2014 11:28 AM PST Roberto Soldado cannot catch a break at the minute. The Spurs striker spurned a glorious chance to put his side into the lead against Dnipro in this evening’s Europa League meeting. The Spaniard blazed over from four yards with an open goal at his disposal.

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