No hiding for Chelsea in Barca clash, says Hiddink
April 27, 2009
Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink is expecting an open game against Barcelona but warned on Monday that his team has to be alert to avoid a repeat of Bayern Munich’s collapse against the Spanish side in the previous round. The Dutchman says he has watched... Read more »
British minister backs knighthood for Giggs
April 27, 2009
A British minister and senior opposition politician threw their weight behind a campaign to secure a knighthood for Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs on Monday. Their backing for the honour - which would mean the 35-year-old would become Sir Ryan... Read more »
Rafael extends Man Utd contract
April 27, 2009
Brazilian teenager Rafael has extended his contract with English Premiership leaders Manchester United by two years until 2013. The 18-year-old right-back has made 24 appearances for United this season, scoring one goal, and manager Sir Alex Ferguson... Read more »
Premier League - Who’s Hot and Who’s Not?
April 27, 2009
Hot team At half-time on Saturday Manchester United looked anything but a ‘Hot team’. At 2-0 down it looked very much as though they were going to do all they could to hand the title to Liverpool. In the second half they looked every inch a ‘Hot... Read more »
Wenger says Arsenal can beat ´everybody´
April 27, 2009
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said his side could beat “everybody” when they were at their best as he urged them to be fearless against Manchester United in Wednesday’s Champions League semi-final first leg clash at Old Trafford. The... Read more »
Giggs wins players´ player of the year award
April 27, 2009
Manchester United great Ryan Giggs was named here on Sunday as the English Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Player of the Year for the first time despite starting just 12 league games this season. The 35-year-old Welsh midfielder, who... Read more »
McCarthy leads Rovers nearer safety
April 26, 2009
South Africa’s Benni McCarthy scored one goal and created the other as Blackburn Rovers beat Wigan Athletic 2-0 at Ewood Park here on Sunday to move nearer Premier League survival. Victory left Sam Allardyce’s side six points clear of the... Read more »
Premier League domination set to end: Wenger
April 26, 2009
Arsene Wenger believes that the economic crisis and Britain’s new 50 percent income tax rate will seriously stem the influx of foreign stars to the English Premier League. British Chancellor Alistair Darling this week revealed plans to raise the... Read more »
Fabregas glad to score again
April 26, 2009
Cesc Fabregas admitted he’d forgotten what scoring a goal felt like after twice finding the net in Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Middlesbrough in the Premier League at the Emirates Stadium here on Sunday. The Spain midfielder was on target either... Read more »
Inter star could join Spurs
April 26, 2009
Inter Milan midfielder Sulley Muntari has hinted that he may be interested in a return to the Premier League this summer. The Ghana international joined Inter from Premier League side Portsmouth last summer. Muntari played under current Tottenham boss... Read more »
Nani determined to stay at United
April 26, 2009
Manchester United winger Nani insists he will stay at the club and fight for his place. The 22-year-old joined United in a £17million deal from Sporting Lisbon in July 2007. The Portuguese winger impressed in his first season at Old Trafford but has... Read more »
Pitch battle claims head groundsman
April 26, 2009
The row over the state of Wembley’s pitch has claimed a high profile victim in the shape of the national stadium’s ground manager Steve Welch who was sacked on Saturday. The Sunday Times claimed Welch has been made to pay with his job for... Read more »
Gunners look to pile on Boro misery
April 26, 2009
The sight of Arsenal stretching every sinew in this week’s thrilling 4-4 draw at Liverpool will have done nothing to lift the mood of Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate. Desperate for points to boost his Middlesbrough side’s increasingly... Read more »
Keane savours winning start with Ipswich
April 26, 2009
Roy Keane admitted his debut victory as Ipswich boss brought the feel-good factor back to the Championship club. Keane made a shock return to management with the Portman Road outfit this week and enjoyed the perfect start as Town ran out 3-0 winners at... Read more »
Benitez says Liverpool can still win Premiership
April 26, 2009
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez insists his side can still win the Premier League title after watching them overcome Hull 3-1 at the KC Stadium. Benitez is refusing to give up on his club’s hopes of winning their first championship in two decades,... Read more »
Chelsea´s Hiddink plans to take fight to Barcelona
April 26, 2009
Guus Hiddink has vowed to carry the fight to Barcelona in this week’s Champions League semi-finals as he steels himself for his biggest test as Chelsea’s interim manager. The Dutchman believes it would be suicidal to sit back and try to contain... Read more »
United thrash Spurs to retain pole position
April 25, 2009
Manchester United moved a step closer to the Premier League title after coming from two goals behind to beat Tottenham 5-2 in a superlative second-half performance at Old Trafford on Saturday. Sir Alex Ferguson’s side, having seen Liverpool move... Read more »
Baggies grab survival lifeline
April 25, 2009
West Bromwich Albion gave their fans reason to hope they could pull off a miraculous escape from Premier League relegation with a 3-0 defeat of Sunderland at The Hawthorns. A first win in 12 games leaves the Baggies six points adrift of safety with only... Read more »
Kalou sends Chelsea to Barcelona on a high
April 25, 2009
Salomon Kalou ensured Chelsea will travel to Barcelona for next week’s Champions League semi-final in buoyant mood after sealing their 1-0 win over West Ham on Saturday. The Ivory Coast international made the most of a rare start under Guus Hiddink... Read more »
Robinho fires City to rare away win
April 25, 2009
Robinho fired Manchester City to only their second away win in the league this season with a 2-1 victory as Everton showed the effects of their recent efforts against Manchester United and Chelsea. The Brazilian striker scored City’s opener and... Read more »
Nevland boosts Fulham´s push for Europe
April 25, 2009
Erik Nevland boosted Fulham’s push for Europe as the Norway striker clinched a 1-0 victory over Stoke on Saturday. Roy Hodgson’s team moved into seventh place thanks to Nevland’s goal and can seal the last spot in next season’s... Read more »
Alonso and Kuyt keep Reds rolling on
April 25, 2009
Xabi Alonso and Dirk Kuyt inspired Liverpool to a crucial 3-1 victory at Hull to help Rafael Benitez’s side maintain the pressure on Premier League leaders Manchester United. Alonso struck in the 45th minute with a dipping volley to notch his fourth... Read more »
Bolton extend Villa´s win drought with draw
April 25, 2009
Bolton extended one-time Champions League contenders Aston Villa’s dreadful recent run to 12 without a win in all competitions as they came from behind to force a 1-1 draw here on Saturday. A second-half goal from Tamir Cohen - his first of the... Read more »
Zola agrees new West Ham contract
April 25, 2009
West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola has agreed a new four-year contract with the Premier League club, according to a report on Saturday. Hammers chief executive Scott Duxbury told Sky Sports News that Zola and his assistant Steve Clarke have both completed... Read more »
Vidic backs Berbatov to bounce back
April 25, 2009
Manchester United ace Nemanja Vidic has backed Dimitar Berbatov to bounce back from his poor performance against Everton. Berbatov missed a penalty in the FA Cup semi-final shootout against Everton. “Look, anyone can miss a penalty. And he was more... Read more »
Moyes keeping top stars
April 25, 2009
Everton boss David Moyes insists the club will keep their top stars in the summer transfer market. Moyes admits club’s have shown interest in his players, but the Toffees are not tempted to sell. “There is bound to be some interest in some of... Read more »
Tottenham test for stuttering Manchester United
April 25, 2009
Manchester United can take a huge step towards retaining their Premier League title on Saturday but first they must do what none of their rivals have managed this season — take all three points from a meeting with Tottenham. Harry Redknapp’s... Read more »
Premier League predictions - Pressure to be back on United?
April 25, 2009
Saturday 25th April 2009 Bolton v Aston Villa Safety for Bolton is close enough for them to be able smell it. Six points clear of the drop zone with five games left. Surely another three points will be enough for them to guarantee Premier League football... Read more »
Reds must rediscover defensive steel, says Reina
April 25, 2009
Pepe Reina admits Liverpool have to re-discover their defensive steel to stand any chance of winning the Premier League. Ahead of their trip to Hull, the Reds are relying on a serious slip by leaders Manchester United to let them back into the title race. United... Read more »
Chelsea stars in line for pre-Barca breather
April 25, 2009
Amid the disappointment at failing to return the English Premier League title to Stamford Bridge for the third consecutive year, Chelsea might also feel a twinge of relief as they limber up for the season’s final weeks. While there remained a glimmer... Read more »






