Friday, April 4, 2014

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• Iago Aspas reveals he wants to quit Liverpool
• Preview: Chelsea vs Stoke City
• Ex-Man Utd and Spurs star Dimitar Berbatov wants a movie career
• Preview: Newcastle vs Manchester United
• Video: Man Utd will have a spring in their step, warns Newcastle boss Alan Pardew
• PSG’s Chelsea heartbreaker Javier Pastore dismisses Liverpool link
• Man City meet Chelsea target Radamel Falcao for talks
• Photos: New Chelsea 2014/15 home kit revealed
• Video: Back garden golf with Arsenal’s Alex Oxlade Chamberlain and Carl Jenkinson
• Preview: Manchester City vs Southampton
• Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger: ‘We turned a corner against Man City’
• Aaron Ramsey will be in Arsenal’s squad to face Everton, says Arsene Wenger
• Chelsea could have to pay £10m for Fernando Torres to leave
• Ezequiel Lavezzi’s agents ‘in talks with Chelsea’
• Is Jurgen Klopp a Liverpool fan?
• Chelsea and Liverpool in tug-of-war for Southampton’s Adam Lallana

Iago Aspas reveals he wants to quit Liverpool Posted: 04 Apr 2014 07:12 AM PDT Liverpool striker Iago Aspas says he wants to leave the club this summer. The Spaniard says it would be best for both parties if he moves on at the end of the season. Ex-Celta Vigo striker Aspas only arrived at Anfield last summer, but has struggled to make an impression in Brendan Rodgers’ squad. Now, […]

Preview: Chelsea vs Stoke City Posted: 04 Apr 2014 07:10 AM PDT Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho faces another test that recent history suggests will be hard for him. The Portuguese boss has struggled to find ways for his team to break down Aston Villa and Crystal Palace in recent weeks. Those sides were willing to sit deep and hit back on counter-attacks. Now he is likely to […]

Ex-Man Utd and Spurs star Dimitar Berbatov wants a movie career Posted: 04 Apr 2014 06:56 AM PDT Monaco striker Dimitar Berbatov has revealed that he is planning a career in acting when he hangs up his boots. The former Manchester United and Spurs man has set his sights on following former United great Eric Cantona into the movies. The 33-year-old said: “You know, I’ve played the way I play all my life, […]

Preview: Newcastle vs Manchester United Posted: 04 Apr 2014 06:16 AM PDT The last time these sides met, Newcastle outplayed Manchester United and won thanks to Yohan Cabaye's second half goal. Manchester United struggled to keep possession without Michael Carrick in midfield. The way Newcastle dominated that game in December encouraged other visiting teams to come to Old Trafford with a positive approach. The Magpies welcome United […]

Video: Man Utd will have a spring in their step, warns Newcastle boss Alan Pardew Posted: 04 Apr 2014 02:52 AM PDT Newcastle manager Alan Pardew is predicted a tough game when his side host a buoyant Manchester United tomorrow. Pardew believes that a positive performance against Bayern Munich in Tuesday night’s Champions League quarter-final clash will give David Moyes’ team a boost ahead of their visit to St James’ Park. He said: “It’s difficult because Manchester […]

PSG’s Chelsea heartbreaker Javier Pastore dismisses Liverpool link Posted: 04 Apr 2014 02:39 AM PDT Liverpool target Javier Pastore will not be joining the Merseysiders from Paris Saint Germain this summer, according to his agent. Pastore, who scored the vital third goal in PSG’s 3-1 over Chelsea on Wednesday night, has been out of favour with the Ligue 1 champions this season, starting just 12 league games. But he has […]

Man City meet Chelsea target Radamel Falcao for talks Posted: 04 Apr 2014 02:30 AM PDT Manchester City could be about to pip Chelsea to the signing of Monaco striker Radamel Falcao. Jose Mourinho’s side have been heavily linked with a summer bid for the Colombia international in recent months, but City executives are reported to have held talks with Falcao, his agent and Monaco’s hierarchy. Reports in Spain suggest that […]

Photos: New Chelsea 2014/15 home kit revealed Posted: 04 Apr 2014 02:07 AM PDT Chelsea have revealed their new home kit for the 2014/15 season – and it’s a slightly hoopy number. The traditional royal blue is combined with a darker shade in horizontal stripes, with the darker blue dominating the lower half of the shirt. Perhaps most surprisingly, Fernando Torres, who is almost certain to leave the Blues […]

Video: Back garden golf with Arsenal’s Alex Oxlade Chamberlain and Carl Jenkinson Posted: 04 Apr 2014 01:59 AM PDT How do Premier League players entertain themselves during their downtime? In the case of Arsenal duo Alex Oxlade Chamberlain and Carl Jenkinson, the answer is organise a golf tournament in the back garden. The Gunners pair had a game of nearest to the pin, teeing off on the patio, with a few mates. The Ox […]

Preview: Manchester City vs Southampton Posted: 04 Apr 2014 01:56 AM PDT Even when teams are concentrating on getting results, the Manchester City vs Southampton fixture remains one of the most technically superior games in the Premier League. Both teams like to play and since 2005, they have both scored on each of the occasions they have met, so this game is perfect for neutrals. City could […]

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger: ‘We turned a corner against Man City’ Posted: 04 Apr 2014 01:45 AM PDT The boss in the press conference talking @aaronramsey and #EFCvAFC pic.twitter.com/p3eS7YpJyv — Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) April 4, 2014 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says his side’s second half performance in last week’s 1-1 draw against Manchester City signalled the end of their recent slump. The Gunners have had a tough few weeks during which they have […]

Aaron Ramsey will be in Arsenal’s squad to face Everton, says Arsene Wenger Posted: 04 Apr 2014 01:31 AM PDT Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Aaron Ramsey will be included in his squad to face Everton on Sunday after a three-month injury layoff. The Welsh midfielder returns in time for the vital clash in the race for Champions League qualification. He confirmed that left-back Nacho Monreal is also available for the trip to […]

Chelsea could have to pay £10m for Fernando Torres to leave Posted: 04 Apr 2014 01:12 AM PDT Chelsea are facing the prospect of paying £10m to entice Fernando Torres to quit the club – having spent £50m bringing him to Stamford Bridge. The Spain international has failed to find his top form since the big-money switch from Liverpool in 2011 and manager Jose Mourinho has been burning his bridges to Torres in […]

Ezequiel Lavezzi’s agents ‘in talks with Chelsea’ Posted: 03 Apr 2014 01:43 PM PDT Fresh from tormenting Chelsea and scoring the opening goal against them last night, Paris Saint Germain’s Ezequiel Lavezzi could be set to join Jose Mourinho’s side this summer. That’s according to reports from Sky Italia reporter Gianluca Di Marzio, who has suggested that the Argentina international’s agents are already in discussions with the Blues over […]

Is Jurgen Klopp a Liverpool fan? Posted: 03 Apr 2014 12:02 PM PDT If he’s not, he has a lot in common with them. The Borussia Dortmund demonstrated his hatred for The Sun after last night’s defeat to Real Madrid. Liverpool fans also hold the tabloid in the lowest possible regard following its coverage of the Hillsborough disaster. We’re not sure what they did to Klopp, but he’s […]

Chelsea and Liverpool in tug-of-war for Southampton’s Adam Lallana Posted: 03 Apr 2014 08:57 AM PDT Southampton star Adam Lallana will be at the centre of a transfer battle this summer, with reports suggesting both Chelsea and Liverpool want to sign the England international. The 25-year-old appears to have cemented a place in England’s World Cup squad with his outstanding form this season. And now it appears his performances have impressed […]

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