Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger believes the vacancy left by Fabio Capello’s departure should be filled by an English manager. Capello stepped down as England boss on Wednesday after feeling undermined by the FA’s decision to strip John Terry of the national tam captaincy as he defends himself against racial abuse charges. England Under 21 boss...
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Arsenal striker Robin van Persie has scooped the Barclays Golden Boot prize for scoring 20 goals in the Premier League season. The Dutchman has been the figurehead of Arsenal’s season so far, with countless outstanding displays which also led him to become the first Premier League player to also reach 10 goals this season. The...
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The agent of Arsenal forward Andrei Arshavin claims that his client has received no offers during January transfer window. The 30-year-old was linked with a January exit after he lost his starting place, with a number of Russian clubs showing interest in his services. Even if Russian Premier League clubs are still allowed to sign...
[+]Thu 9 February, 2012
Blackburn striker Yakubu is set to return to the starting line-up to face QPR this Saturday after serving a three-match ban. Rovers overcame the 29-year-old’s sending off to win 3-1 at Ewood Park but have struggled since in the player’s absence. Steve Kean’s side drew with Everton before losing at home to Newcastle and being...
[+]Thu 9 February, 2012
England boss Fabio Capello has quit his post after a meeting with the English football association. The former-Roma boss was expected to leave his post this summer after the European Championships. It was widely acknowledged that the Italian wouldn’t be offered a new contract and that is believed to be one of the reasons behind...
[+]Thu 9 February, 2012
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew claims there is ‘no pressure’ on his side ahead of their trip to Tottenham on Saturday. In the late English Premier League kick-off, Newcastle will travel to north London with four wins from their past five league fixtures. That has lifted Pardew’s side to fifth on the table, putting them above...
[+]Thu 9 February, 2012
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is looking for another good performance from his side as they travel to Sunderland on Saturday. The Gunners thumped Blackburn Rovers 7-1 in their last encounter, a result which has given Wenger the confidence that they can finish in the top four. The Frenchman – who has led Arsenal to three...
[+]Thu 9 February, 2012
Swansea received a boost in the build-up to their home clash with Norwich City after manager Brendan Rodgers signed a new deal. The 39-year-old is now committed to Swansea until the end of the 2014/15 season after an impressive campaign in the English Premier League so far. Swansea’s passing brand of football has been particularly...
[+]Thu 9 February, 2012
Points will be like gold dust on Saturday when bottom club Wigan journey to Reebok Stadium to meet fellow Premier League strugglers Bolton. Bolton were anchored to the foot of the league table for much of the first half of the season, but Owen Coyle’s men seemed to turn a corner late last month when...
[+]Thu 9 February, 2012
Everton midfielder Landon Donovan says his team do not fear anyone in the Premier League ahead of the visit of Chelsea on Saturday. Everton are unbeaten in five matches in a run of form that includes a 1-0 victory against table-toppers Manchester City at Goodison Park. And that result has given Donovan and the rest...
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