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Shay Return Not A Given - Hughton

Shay Return Not A Given - Hughton

NEWCASTLE boss Chris Hughton has dismissed speculation that keeper Shay Given could make an emotional return to St James' Park as cover for the injured Steve Harper. 21 Sep 2010
Allardyce Keeps Close Eye On Jones

Allardyce Keeps Close Eye On Jones

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce will ensure England Under-21 defender Phil Jones does not lose focus from all the attention he is getting. 21 Sep 2010
Rangers Take Cup Competitions Seriously

Rangers Take Cup Competitions Seriously

WALTER Smith insists an impressive record in the cup competitions since his return to Rangers is proof of how seriously they will be taking their defence of the Co-operative Insurance Cup. 21 Sep 2010
Mancini Ready To Ring Changes

Mancini Ready To Ring Changes

Wantaway goalkeeper Shay Given could be brought in from the cold for Manchester City's Carling Cup trip to West Brom on Wednesday with boss Roberto Mancini preparing to ring the changes. 21 Sep 2010
Beckham Boosts World Cup Bid

Beckham Boosts World Cup Bid

DAVID Beckham will step up his personal campaign to help England's bid for the 2018 World Cup by launching a football festival in Trinidad and Tobago this weekend. 21 Sep 2010
Fabregas Optimistic About Injury

Fabregas Optimistic About Injury

ARSENAL captain Cesc Fabregas expects to be back in action in two weeks, according to his Twitter account. 21 Sep 2010
Wenger: Derby Clash A Good Test

Wenger: Derby Clash A Good Test

ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger has challenged his young Gunners to rise to the challenge and silence the hostile White Hart Lane crowd in tomorrow night's Carling Cup third-round clash. 21 Sep 2010
Everton Rally Round Fellaini

Everton Rally Round Fellaini

EVERTON have defended Marouane Fellaini following criticism of the midfielder's use of the elbow. 20 Sep 2010
Hughes Plans Cup Show of Strength

Hughes Plans Cup Show of Strength

FULHAM manager Mark Hughes will select a strong team for tomorrow night's Carling Cup third-round clash at Stoke. 20 Sep 2010
Toffees Looking Strong for Brentford Trip

Toffees Looking Strong for Brentford Trip

EVERTON are set to take a strong squad to Brentford as they attempt to kickstart their season in the Carling Cup tomorrow. 20 Sep 2010
Coyle Reveals Emotional Bond to Burnley

Coyle Reveals Emotional Bond to Burnley

BOLTON boss Owen Coyle claims he would never have left Burnley last season if his decision had been governed purely by emotion. 20 Sep 2010
Sandro Set for Spurs Bow

Sandro Set for Spurs Bow

BRAZILIAN midfielder Sandro is set to make his Tottenham debut in tomorrow's Carling Cup third-round tie against Arsenal. 20 Sep 2010
Messi to Miss Two Games

Messi to Miss Two Games

BARCELONA playmaker Lionel Messi will miss at least the next two games due to the ankle injury he sustained against Atletico Madrid last night, the Catalan giants confirmed today. 20 Sep 2010
Ranieri Backs Roma to Find Winning Spark

Ranieri Backs Roma to Find Winning Spark

ROMA coach Claudio Ranieri is confident his side can spark their season into life when they take on Serie A newcomers Brescia at the Mario Rigamonti stadium on Wednesday. 20 Sep 2010
Pulis Ponders Changes

Pulis Ponders Changes

STOKE boss Tony Pulis is likely to make several changes for the visit of Fulham tomorrow night in the Carling Cup. 20 Sep 2010
Mandaric Committed to Leicester

Mandaric Committed to Leicester

MILAN Mandaric has denied reports that he is set to leave Leicester and return to former club Portsmouth. 20 Sep 2010
Gyan Set for First Black Cats Start

Gyan Set for First Black Cats Start

RECORD signing Asamoah Gyan will make his first start for Sunderland in tomorrow night's Carling Cup third-round clash with West Ham. 20 Sep 2010
Dunne Facing Fitness Fight

Dunne Facing Fitness Fight

ASTON Villa central defender Richard Dunne is battling to be fit for new manager Gerard Houllier's first official match in charge. 20 Sep 2010
Di Matteo Has Faith In Dorrans

Di Matteo Has Faith In Dorrans

WEST Brom boss Roberto Di Matteo has backed midfielder Graham Dorrans to recapture the outstanding form of last season. 20 Sep 2010
Gerrard Believes Reds Are on the Up

Gerrard Believes Reds Are on the Up

LIVERPOOL captain Steven Gerrard believes progress is being made under new manager Roy Hodgson. 20 Sep 2010
Berbatov Quality Never In Doubt

Berbatov Quality Never In Doubt

NEMANJA Vidic insists his Manchester United team-mates have never doubted the quality of Dimitar Berbatov. 20 Sep 2010