By Rob Parker on Apr 11, 2014 06:36 pm
Swansea’s players are “whiny babies”, says their manager Garry Monk. Speaking ahead of their game against Chelsea, Monk had been asked what he had learned since being promoted from squad member to gaffer. He said: “Just that they’re all whiny babies, if you’re giving the wrong decision in training they all whine and whinge. “Probably […]
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By Rob Parker on Apr 11, 2014 06:29 pm
Liverpool will “unleash” their supporters on Manchester City this weekend, according to manager Brendan Rodgers. The Reds boss think the Anfield atmosphere will give his side a boost for the top of the table clash. He said: “The beauty for us is that this game is at Anfield. “It’s a special place to play football. […]
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By Rob Parker on Apr 11, 2014 05:25 pm
Sergio Aguero has returned to fitness in time for Manchester City’s top of the table clash at Liverpool – and it looks like a healthy dose of Daniel Sturridge goal celebrations have been key to his rehabilitation. The Argentina striker showed of his moves for City’s in-house cameras in what looks like his interpretation of […]
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By Rob Parker on Apr 11, 2014 04:50 pm
Atletico Madrid’s on-loan Chelsea keeper Thibaut Courtois will be allowed to face his parent club in the Champions League semi-final at no additional cost, according to Uefa. European football’s governing body says their rules render any contract between the two teams null and void – despite Atletico’s president revealing that his side would have to […]
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By Rob Parker on Apr 11, 2014 04:32 pm
Newcastle’s prospects of landing loan striker Loic Remy on a permanent basis have been dealt a blow after Harry Redknapp revealed the France international wants to play Champions League football next season. The QPR boss is not expecting to have the 27-year-old back among his squad next season. He says he has been informed of […]
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By Rob Parker on Apr 11, 2014 04:27 pm
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini believes his side will face a “very difficult” game when they play Liverpool on Sunday. Pellegrini said the outcome of the encounter would not decide the Premier League title. But he is under no illusions as to the importance of the match. He told his press conference ahead of the […]
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By Rob Parker on Apr 11, 2014 04:23 pm
Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino declined to rule himself out of becoming Tottenham’s new manager. The Argentine boss said all options were still open and that he would discuss his future with the Saints hierarchy this summer. He revealed that he intended to be a Premier League manager next season and for many years to come, […]
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By Keith Satuku on Apr 11, 2014 04:08 pm
Uwe Rosler and his giant killing Wigan Athletic side face a daunting task against an Arsenal side whose hopes for ending their nine-year trophy drought are very much dependent on the FA Cup. Unlike Manchester City, who started with a couple of fringe players when they played Wigan in the quarter-finals, the Gunners will bring […]
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By Rob Parker on Apr 11, 2014 03:26 pm
He’s still got it. Arsenal legend Dennis Bergkamp might have hung up his boots but, as a member of Ajax’s coaching staff, he still regularly treats onlookers to moments of magic. Today’s training session was no exception. The Dutch veteran blasted the ball into the top corner from 25 yards. The keeper didn’t move a […]
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By Rob Parker on Apr 11, 2014 03:25 pm
Cardiff manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says his players believe in miracles – and they think their miraculous relegation escape will start at Southampton this weekend. The Norwegian boss says his squad are convinced they can avoid the drop and will travel to St Mary’s believing they can get something from the game. He said: “They […]
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By Rob Parker on Apr 11, 2014 03:19 pm
Juventus claim Paul Pogba will be staying with them this summer despite interest from Manchester United and a reported €70m offer on the table from Paris Saint Germain. That’s according to the Serie A side’s chief executive Beppe Marotta, who claims that Juve will prioritise success on the field over turning a sizeable profit by […]
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By Rob Parker on Apr 11, 2014 02:25 pm
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart says he and his team-mates are treating their top of the table clash with Liverpool as just the next game on the fixture list. Sunday’s game at Anfield could be decisive in this season’s title race, but Hart says City are just preparing to turn up in the right frame […]
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By Rob Parker on Apr 11, 2014 02:19 pm
Sergio Aguero has been declared fit to face Liverpool in Sunday’s top of the table Premier League clash. The Manchester City star has been out of action with a hamstring problem that has restricted him to just 73 minutes of football in the league so far this year. But manager Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed he […]
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By Rob Parker on Apr 11, 2014 02:08 pm
Arsenal have been training at London Colney ahead of their FA Cup semi-final meeting with Wigan – and some of their injury doubts were taking part in the session. Yesterday, manager Arsene Wenger said: “We have a lot of uncertainties. Gibbs, Rosicky and Oxlade-Chamberlain are all doubts.” But all three were on the training pitch […]
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By Rob Parker on Apr 11, 2014 01:53 pm
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew wants to bring Arsenal’s Joel Campbell and Tenerife’s Ayoze Perez to the club as he aims to bolster his striking options. Costa Rica international Campbell is currently on loan at Greek side Olympiacos and rose to prominence in the UK with his goal against Manchester United in the Champions League. The […]
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By Rob Parker on Apr 11, 2014 01:35 pm
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is preparing for another summer of keeping a key member of his team out of the grasp of Premier League rivals. But this time it’s psychiatrist Steve Peters rather than star striker Luis Suarez. Peters has become an influential member of the Reds’ backroom team, including having a place on the […]
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By Rob Parker on Apr 11, 2014 01:21 pm
Sunderland midfielder Emanuele Giaccherini is a summer transfer target for West Ham, Hull City and Genoa, according to reports. The Italy international was a surprise signing from Serie A champions Juventus last summmer, but has failed to hold down a regular starting spot for the Black Cats, particularly since Gus Poyet was appointed manager. Reports […]
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By Keith Satuku on Apr 11, 2014 01:12 pm
While West Brom are looking over their shoulders with dread and Spurs are looking ahead of them with optimism; both of these teams are united in their need to take three points from this game. Baggies boss Pepe Mel knows that a five-point advantage is next to nothing because Norwich, immediately below them, could improve […]
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By Rob Parker on Apr 11, 2014 12:49 pm
Unsurprisingly, there was a clean sweep at Anfield for March’s Premier League awards. Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers was named manager of the month, while captain Steven Gerrard and striker Luis Suarez shared the player of the month title. Rodgers’ 100 per cent record over the course of the month has led his side to the […]
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By Rob Parker on Apr 11, 2014 11:59 am
Our instant reaction to Friday's draw, which sees Real face Bayern and Atletico paired with Chelsea.
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By Rob Parker on Apr 11, 2014 11:36 am
The almost inevitable Thibaut Courtois Derby has become a reality after Chelsea were drawn against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals. Favourites and holders Bayern Munich face Real Madrid in the other semi-final, which scuppers many neutrals’ dream final but sets up the possibility of a re-run of the Chelsea vs Bayern final. Courtois […]
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By Keith Satuku on Apr 11, 2014 10:13 am
Everton manager Roberto Martinez has always been open about his ambition to upset the odds and take the club into top four. Last week's win against Arsenal put the Toffees’ Champions League qualification destiny back in their hands. They visit a Sunderland side that also need to win this game if they are to stay […]
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By Rob Parker on Apr 11, 2014 09:27 am
Atletico Madrid star Koke says he would love to have enough money to pay for on-loan goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois to face Chelsea. As we reported yesterday, Courtois is unlikely to face the Blues if the two sides are drawn together in the Champions League semi-finals because of a £2.5m per game fee that would be […]
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By Rob Parker on Apr 11, 2014 09:02 am
Manchester United are installing beds at their Carrington training grounds so their players can kip. The club are concerned that crying babies might stop some members of David Moyes’ side getting a decent night’s sleep before big matches – so they’re offering them the chance to sleep at the training ground instead, according to reports […]
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