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Braga Ease Past Naval

Braga Ease Past Naval

BRAGA were convincing winners against struggling Naval in the Liga tonight as they showed some of the form which carried them into this season's Champions League. 25 Sep 2010
Spartak Deny Amkar

Spartak Deny Amkar

SPARTAK Moscow twice came from behind this afternoon to secure a 2-2 draw against Amkar Perm in the Premier Liga. 25 Sep 2010
Chelsea Will Win Title - Mancini

Chelsea Will Win Title - Mancini

ROBERTO Mancini has already conceded the Premier League title to Chelsea. 25 Sep 2010
Ancelotti Won't Be Drawn Into Title Talk

Ancelotti Won't Be Drawn Into Title Talk

CHELSEA boss Carlo Ancelotti laughed off suggestions from Roberto Mancini that the Blues have already won the title as they prepare to face his Manchester City side at Eastlands tomorrow. 25 Sep 2010
Grella Among Absentees For Rovers

Grella Among Absentees For Rovers

BLACKBURN will be without the quartet of David Dunn, Keith Andrews, Vince Grella and Jason Roberts for tomorrow's Barclays Premier League trip to Blackpool. 25 Sep 2010
Cahill Doubtful For Toffees

Cahill Doubtful For Toffees

EVERTON have doubts over midfielders Tim Cahill and Leon Osman for tomorrow's Barclays Premier League trip to Fulham. 25 Sep 2010
Blues Without Trio For City Test

Blues Without Trio For City Test

CHELSEA will be without Salomon Kalou and Yossi Benayoun for three weeks while Frank Lampard has not shaken off his hernia problem in time to play against Manchester City tomorrow. 25 Sep 2010
Ferguson's Fears For Rooney

Ferguson's Fears For Rooney

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says Wayne Rooney's performances are suffering because the striker is struggling to deal with the attention he is receiving from the media. 25 Sep 2010
Gunners In Good Shape To Match City Muscle

Gunners In Good Shape To Match City Muscle

ARSENAL chief executive Ivan Gazidis claims the club's record profits mean they can continue to match the likes of big-spending Manchester City on the pitch. 25 Sep 2010
Messi On The Mend

Messi On The Mend

BARCELONA forward Lionel Messi stepped up his recovery from an ankle injury today by undertaking an individual training programme. 25 Sep 2010
Houllier Backs Hodgson To Improve Reds

Houllier Backs Hodgson To Improve Reds

FORMER Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier insists current boss Roy Hodgson has the backing of the Reds players. 25 Sep 2010
Redknapp: Give Grant A Chance

Redknapp: Give Grant A Chance

TOTTENHAM boss Harry Redknapp has urged West Ham to stand by under-fire manager Avram Grant. 25 Sep 2010
Wigan 'Starting to Gel' - Martinez

Wigan 'Starting to Gel' - Martinez

WIGAN manager Roberto Martinez insists he has no concerns about fielding Charles N'Zogbia against the team that came close to signing him this summer. 25 Sep 2010
Pompey Speak Out In Cash Row

Pompey Speak Out In Cash Row

PORTSMOUTH have complained to the Football Association and the Italian federation over Genoa's failure to pay monies owed for the transfer of Kevin-Prince Boateng. 25 Sep 2010
Pulis Expecting Great Things From Jones

Pulis Expecting Great Things From Jones

STOKE manager Tony Pulis believes the best is still to come from club record signing Kenwyne Jones. 25 Sep 2010
Hughton - Fielding Krul Is Not A Blow

Hughton - Fielding Krul Is Not A Blow

NEWCASTLE boss Chris Hughton will have no qualms about installing Tim Krul as his temporary number one goalkeeper after losing Steve Harper for 12 weeks. 25 Sep 2010
Moyes Surprised By Slow Start

Moyes Surprised By Slow Start

EVERTON manager David Moyes is shocked by his side's poor start to the season but has no doubts about his players' determination to put it right. 25 Sep 2010
Berbatov Explains Bulgaria Decision

Berbatov Explains Bulgaria Decision

NEW Bulgaria coach Lothar Matthaus is facing an uphill battle to persuade Dimitar Berbatov to return to the international fold. 25 Sep 2010
New Executive Chairman For Jets

New Executive Chairman For Jets

NEW Newcastle Jets owner Nathan Tinkler today announced the appointment of Ken Edwards as executive chairman of the troubled A-League club. 24 Sep 2010
La Liga Wrap: Sevilla Held By Racing

La Liga Wrap: Sevilla Held By Racing

SEVILLA missed the chance to go top of the Primera Division tonight after they were pegged back by Racing Santander at the Sanchez Pizjuan. 24 Sep 2010
Serie A Wrap: Juventus Shock

Serie A Wrap: Juventus Shock

Juventus 1 Palermo 3 24 Sep 2010