Wednesday, February 26, 2014

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• Mathieu Flamini: ‘I enjoy doing Arsenal’s dirty work’
• Man City and Chelsea target Blaise Matuidi signs new PSG contract
• Video: Comedian Kevin Hart puts a penalty past Man City keeper Joe Hart
• Fulham and Swansea the latest Premier League clubs to pull the trigger as they look to save their seasons
• Photo: Chelsea training in Istanbul
• Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho: ‘Eleven Cesar Azpilicuetas could win the Champions League’
• Liverpool ‘favourites’ to sign Barcelona keeper Victor Valdes
• Andrea Pirlo tips Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard to thrive in deeper role
• Arsenal target Julian Draxler hints he is considering Bayern Munich move
• Joel Campbell wants Arsenal return after Man Utd heroics
• Man Utd star Robin Van Persie questions David Moyes’ tactics
• Video: Man Utd legend Roy Keane slates Michael Carrick for ‘flat’ interview
• Five positives for Manchester United fans after Olympiakos defeat
• Video and GIF: Arsenal’s Joel Campbell scores for Olympiakos vs Man Utd
• Video: Liverpool’s Lucas Leiva in another rehab training session
• Video and GIF: Chori Dominguez gives Olympiakos the lead vs Man Utd
• Sandro set to return to Tottenham action vs Dnipro
• Arsenal take Canadian youngster Caniggia Ginola Elva on trial
• Cardiff captain Mark Hudson gives his kids comedy moustaches
• Atletico Madrid president says Arsenal and Chelsea target Diego Costa is not for sale

Mathieu Flamini: ‘I enjoy doing Arsenal’s dirty work’ Posted: 26 Feb 2014 07:03 AM PST Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini says he enjoys doing the team’s dirty work while his more creative team-mates get on with scoring and creating goals. The Frenchman has been one of the Gunners’ most valuable players this season after rejoining on a free transfer last summer. He is under no illusions as to what his role […]

Man City and Chelsea target Blaise Matuidi signs new PSG contract Posted: 26 Feb 2014 06:53 AM PST Je vous annonce avec fierté la prolongation de mon contrat jusqu'en 2018,le cœur est Parisien,ICI C'EST PARIS!!!! pic.twitter.com/vEGbZSiO3f — Blaise MATUIDI (@MATUIDIBlaise) February 26, 2014 Manchester City and Chelsea’s summer transfer plans have been dealt a blow after Paris Saint Germain midfielder Blaise Matuidi signed a new contract with the French champions. The 26-year-old was […]

Video: Comedian Kevin Hart puts a penalty past Man City keeper Joe Hart Posted: 26 Feb 2014 06:48 AM PST American comedian and actor Kevin Hart visited Manchester City today. And he took time out from his busy schedule to take keeper Joe Hart down a peg or two. The Real Husbands of Hollywood star scored a penalty against Hart. Although it wasn’t the cleanest strike you’ve ever seen, he tucked it into the corner. […]

Fulham and Swansea the latest Premier League clubs to pull the trigger as they look to save their seasons Posted: 26 Feb 2014 03:45 AM PST With just over 10 Premier League games to go until the season reaches its crescendo, there will be a handful of chairmen weighing up their options as to whether to stick or twist with their current boss or twist and get some new blood in to try and turn things around before fates are decided […]

Photo: Chelsea training in Istanbul Posted: 26 Feb 2014 01:54 AM PST Chelsea have training in Istanbul ahead of tonight’s game against Galatasaray. Apparently, captain John Terry kept losing his footing during the session. Must’ve been mosque-ow all over again…

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho: ‘Eleven Cesar Azpilicuetas could win the Champions League’ Posted: 26 Feb 2014 01:17 AM PST Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho thinks his side would be shoo-ins to win the Champions League, if he was able to name this line-up: Cesar Azpilicueta Cesar Azpilicueta Cesar Azpilicueta Cesar Azpilicueta Cesar Azpilicueta Cesar Azpilicueta Cesar Azpilicueta Cesar Azpilicueta Cesar Azpilicueta Cesar Azpilicueta Cesar Azpilicueta Speaking ahead of tonight’s Champions League clash with Galatasaray, Mourinho […]

Liverpool ‘favourites’ to sign Barcelona keeper Victor Valdes Posted: 26 Feb 2014 01:14 AM PST Liverpool are leading the race to sign Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes, according to reports in the Catalan media. The 32-year-old is out of contract this summer and has already made it clear that he will be leaving in order to seek a new challenge. French sides Monaco and Paris Saint Germain were believed to be […]

Andrea Pirlo tips Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard to thrive in deeper role Posted: 26 Feb 2014 01:05 AM PST Juventus star Andrea Pirlo says Steven Gerrard has all the attributes required to be a success in his new deeper midfield role. The Italy international, arguably the finest example of an attack-minded deep-lying midfielder, has tipped the Liverpool captain to reinvent himself and continue to play for club and country for many years. The 34-year-old […]

Arsenal target Julian Draxler hints he is considering Bayern Munich move Posted: 26 Feb 2014 01:02 AM PST Schalke wonderkid Julian Draxler has refused to rule out a move to European champions Bayern Munich. The 20-year-old was the subject of a €30m bid from Arsenal in the January transfer window, but that was rejected. While the Gunners were expected to return with a fresh approach this summer, Draxler’s comments appear to be aimed […]

Joel Campbell wants Arsenal return after Man Utd heroics Posted: 26 Feb 2014 12:55 AM PST Arsenal striker Joel Campbell, who scored a wonder goal against Manchester United last night, says he is ready to play for the Gunners next season. The 21-year-old fired a curling left-footed effort past David De Gea to give Olympiakos a 2-0 first-leg lead in their Champions League tie against United. Campbell believes he is now […]

Man Utd star Robin Van Persie questions David Moyes’ tactics Posted: 26 Feb 2014 12:43 AM PST Robin Van Persie has raised concerns about they way Manchester United are currently being set-up, saying the club’s tactics have a negative impact on his game. The Dutchman says that under United’s current system, team-mates are running into the spaces where he is at his most dangerous. He claims that is forcing him deeper. Asked […]

Video: Man Utd legend Roy Keane slates Michael Carrick for ‘flat’ interview Posted: 25 Feb 2014 02:08 PM PST Manchester United legend Roy Keane has hit out at midfielder Michael Carrick for a “flat” post-match interview after tonight’s defeat to Olympiakos. ITV pundit Keane said: “That just reflected United’s performance tonight – flat, no urgency.” Here’s the mumbling interview to which Keane took exception. Keane also said manager David Moyes is probably “shocked” at […]

Five positives for Manchester United fans after Olympiakos defeat Posted: 25 Feb 2014 01:45 PM PST FT: Olympiacos 2 United 0. A night to forget for #mufc, who now have it all to do in the second leg at Old Trafford. pic.twitter.com/D4XGS4Q0LK — Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 25, 2014 1. That summer transfer warchest must be getting bigger all the time. Even the cash conscious Glazers must have watched that performance […]

Video and GIF: Arsenal’s Joel Campbell scores for Olympiakos vs Man Utd Posted: 25 Feb 2014 12:58 PM PST On-loan Arsenal man Joel Campbell has put Manchester United on the brink of Champions League disaster against Olympiakos. The 21-year-old’s excellent curling left-footed effort beat David De Gea and put his side 2-0 up.

Video: Liverpool’s Lucas Leiva in another rehab training session Posted: 25 Feb 2014 12:34 PM PST Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva is edging closer to a return to first-team action as he posted another video of his rehab process. The Brazil international is not yet in full training, but was being put through his paces by the Reds’ rehab fitness coach Jordan Milsom and physio Paulo Barreira. He was full of praise […]

Video and GIF: Chori Dominguez gives Olympiakos the lead vs Man Utd Posted: 25 Feb 2014 12:24 PM PST Manchester United have gone 1-0 down in their Champions League tie away at Olympiakos. Argentine midfield Chori Dominguez got a crucial deflection to a shot from outside the box, sending United keeper David De Gea the wrong way.

Sandro set to return to Tottenham action vs Dnipro Posted: 25 Feb 2014 12:03 PM PST Positive early team news – @sandroraniere back in the frame to face Dnipro on Thursday night. http://t.co/zk2j89dbXi pic.twitter.com/F18kUGIrvU — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) February 25, 2014 Tottenham have been handed a timely boost after Sunday’s defeat to Norwich with the news that Sandro is ready to return to first-team action. Both club and player posted photos […]

Arsenal take Canadian youngster Caniggia Ginola Elva on trial Posted: 25 Feb 2014 09:49 AM PST You’d think being named after a Spurs legend would hold you back in your attempts to carve out a career at Arsenal, but Caniggia Ginola Elva is giving it his best shot. The Gunners are taking a look at the 17-year-old, and if proves to be half as good as the quality on display in […]

Cardiff captain Mark Hudson gives his kids comedy moustaches Posted: 25 Feb 2014 09:38 AM PST Cardiff skipper Mark Hudson suffered a further injury setback earlier this week – but it looks like he’s finding ways to keep his spirits up. With wife Marie-Louise away on holiday with fellow Cardiff WAGs Kelly McNaughton and Shelley Cowie, the Hudson boys decided to have a bit of fun. Hudson branded his efforts “Le […]

Atletico Madrid president says Arsenal and Chelsea target Diego Costa is not for sale Posted: 25 Feb 2014 09:28 AM PST Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has warned Arsenal and Chelsea that he doesn’t expect star striker Diego Costa to leave this summer. The 25-year-old has been widely linked with a move to the Premier League ahead of next season, but Cerezo is adamant that he will be staying put. And, in a thinly-veiled swipe at […]

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