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City face double attacking blow

Manchester City are set to be without Robinho for four weeks through injury, while Emmanuel Adebayor could face a suspension following City’s 4-2 win over Arsenal. Brazilian star Robinho picked up the injury while on international duty last week and has been ruled out of next weekend’s Manchester derby, having been told that he could [...]

September 13, 2009 0 comments

Reina casts doubt over Liverpool’s title challenge

Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina has admitted that the Premier league title may not be a “realistic objective” for the current squad at Anfield. After two defeats in their first four outings, which is as many league losses as Liverpool experienced throughout the whole 08/09 season when they finished second, the Spanish keeper wants fans and [...]

September 12, 2009 0 comments

FIFA denies Chelsea loan recalls

Chelsea have been dealt a further blow by FIFA after being told they cannot recall any of their players out on season-long loans. Following a ruling finding them guilty of inducing Lens teenager Gael Kakuta to Stamford Bridge, the Blues have been banned from signing players for two transfer windows. Chelsea hoped that it could [...]

September 12, 2009 0 comments

Jenas back in the reckoning

Tottenham fans could get to see Jermaine Jenas for the first time this weekend as Manchester United visit White Hart Lane. The England midfielder’s back in the squad after weeks on the sidelines with a calf injury, he picked up in pre-season. Harry Redknapp is also able to call on Heurelho Gomes again after he [...]

September 11, 2009 0 comments

Fergie happy with ‘fair’ Fletcher’s style

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says he does not want midfielder Darren Fletcher to change his combative style, in the wake of Arsene Wenger’s veiled criticism of the player. Ferguson countered the Arsenal boss by insisting Fletcher is “one of the most honest and fairest players” in the game. Wenger was unhappy with the [...]

September 11, 2009 0 comments

Wenger unhappy with Russian decision

Arsene Wenger has told Russia coach Guus Hiddink he should not have played Arsenal playmaker Andrey Arshavin in a World Cup qualifier against Wales on Wednesday. Arshavin, who sat out Russia’s World Cup qualifier against Liechtenstein on Saturday because of a groin complaint, first picked up in the 2-1 defeat by Manchester United before the [...]

September 10, 2009 0 comments