Newcastle midfielder tipped for City
Following a string of impressive performances, the Daily Star is suggesting that Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is lining up a move for Newcastle United midfielder Cheick Tiote. The Ivorian has been an integral figure in the heart of Newcastle’s midfield, and Mancini is insistent that City’s billionaire owners keep the check book open. “Real and...
Chelsea boosted by midfielder return
Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas has been given a timely boost as tenacious midfielder Michael Essien took a huge step forward in his return from injury. The Ghanian star returned to reserves action yesterday, playing 75 minutes as Chelsea’s reserves fell to defeat. Essien exploded onto the Premier League scene when he arrived at Stamford Bridge,...
Wenger discusses January target
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has responded to rumors linking the Gunners with French midfielder Yoann Gourcuff. Despite a dazzling array of skills, Wenger insists that he’s not interested in signing Gourcuff in the January transfer window, and instead pointed to the return of some of his star players such as Jack Wilshere. The Gunners have...
Chelsea winger linked with exit
Chelsea’s versatile winger/striker Salomon Kalou is being linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge as the January transfer window approaches. According to most newspapers in France, the Ivorian could end up at Paris St. Germain as the club continues to purchase stars from across Europe. Kalou has previously been linked with a move to...
AVB: “Seven points is nothing”
Following his side’s huge 2-1 win over Manchester City yesterday, Chelsea boss Andres Villas-Boas is confident that his side is back in the title race. The Blues are now just seven points back of league leaders Manchester City, and the young manager is convinced that with so many competitive teams it’s not a huge points...
City star talks up chances
Manchester City captain and defender Vincent Kompany insists that the Premier League leaders are ready for Bayern Munich. The German giants can end the Citizens’ Champions League hopes with any result at the Etihad Stadium tomorrow, but Kompany remains confident. “Any team coming here is not going to be favorite, I don’t care who they...
Wenger admits to gambling
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has admitted to gambling by resting striker Robin van Persie following the Dutchman’s hat trick against Chelsea this past weekend. In van Persie’s absence from the starting eleven – despite making a late appearance as a substitute – the Gunners slipped to a disappointing 0-0 draw against Marseille. “It was a...
Financial fair play slammed by CEO
Everton’s Chief Executive Officer Robert Elstone has slammed UEFA’s “Financial Fair Play” rules, pointing out that it only serves the establishments of Europe’s biggest clubs. Despite seeing his own side struggle to compete financially, Elstone believes that owners should be able to invest how they want, giving smaller clubs the opportunity to compete with the...
Toffees snap up tricky Scot
David Moyes has clinched the signing of James McFadden on a free transfer, boosting Everton’s creativity. The Scot is no stranger to Goodison Park, having made 109 appearances for the Toffees. Since his release from the relegated Birmingham City, McFadden has been training with clubs throughout England, including Mick McCarthy’s Wolverhampton Wanderers side. Scottish giants...
United boss defends relegation
Yesterday’s headlines were dominated by the news that foreign Premier League owners were interested in ending the league’s relegation and promotion system, which has been a staple of English and European football for many years. Now, with people from all around the football world weighing in with their opinions, Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson...
Gunners avoided player mutiny
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted to the media that half of his players wanted to leave the Emirates this summer. In the face of a potential player mutiny following the sales of Cesc Fabregas, Samir Nasri, Gael Clichy, and Emmanuel Eboue, Wenger found it difficult to hold on to the rest of his squad....
