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Eredivisie Wrap: PSV Go Top

Eredivisie Wrap: PSV Go Top

PSV Eindhoven edged ahead of Ajax at the top of the Eredivisie tonight on goals scored after seeing off NEC Nijmegen 3-1. 12 Sep 2010
Essien Return Delights Ancelotti

Essien Return Delights Ancelotti

CARLO Ancelotti hailed fit-again midfielder Michael Essien as "better than a new signing" after the Ghanaian inspired Chelsea to a 3-1 victory over rock-bottom West Ham with a headed double. 12 Sep 2010
Gunners Pass Test of Character

Gunners Pass Test of Character

ARSENE Wenger felt his young Arsenal team came through another test of character as they dispatched 10-man Bolton 4-1 to keep up with Barclays Premier League leaders Chelsea at Emirates Stadium. 12 Sep 2010
Modric A Worry For Redknapp

Modric A Worry For Redknapp

PLAYMAKKER Luka Modric could be another long-term injury victim for Tottenham after suffering a knock to the leg in the 1-1 draw at West Brom. 12 Sep 2010
Mancini Defends Hart After Mix-Up

Mancini Defends Hart After Mix-Up

MANCHESTER City manager Roberto Mancini refused to criticise goalkeeper Joe Hart as the club's stuttering start to the season continued. 12 Sep 2010
Holloway Proud Of Spirited Blackpool

Holloway Proud Of Spirited Blackpool

BLACKPOOL boss Ian Holloway paid tribute to his players after watching them claim another priceless Barclays Premier League away win at Newcastle. 12 Sep 2010
Broken Ankle For Zamora

Broken Ankle For Zamora

FULHAM striker Bobby Zamora is facing at least a four-month lay-off after sustaining a broken ankle in today's 2-1 victory over Wolves. 12 Sep 2010
Bruce Reveals Cattermole Anguish

Bruce Reveals Cattermole Anguish

SUNDERLAND boss Steve Bruce revealed Lee Cattermole was "inconsolable" after his sending-off at Wigan this afternoon but stressed the midfielder needs to start showing that he is learning from the error of his ways. 12 Sep 2010
Osasuna "Easy" for Mourinho

Osasuna "Easy" for Mourinho

JOSE Mourinho reflected an an "easy" night's work for his side as Real Madrid downed Osasuna 1-0 this evening to give the Portuguese coach his first victory in charge of the Spanish giants. 12 Sep 2010
We Weren't Ourselves: Guardiola

We Weren't Ourselves: Guardiola

BARCELONA coach Pep Guardiola admits his side were well below their best in their surprise 2-0 defeat at home to promoted outfit Hercules this evening. 12 Sep 2010
Porto Victorious Again

Porto Victorious Again

LIGA leaders FC Porto extended their 100% record to four matches with a 3-2 victory over a spirited Braga. 12 Sep 2010
Zenit Remain Clear At Summit

Zenit Remain Clear At Summit

ZENIT St Petersburg maintained their six-point lead at the top of the Russian Premier Liga this afternoon after beating Tomsk 2-0. 12 Sep 2010
Kayserispor Keep Up Pressure

Kayserispor Keep Up Pressure

Second-placed Kayserispor reduced the gap behind leaders Bursaspor to two points with a 2-0 home victory over Fenerbahce. 12 Sep 2010
Premiership Wrap: United Held, Chelsea Win

Premiership Wrap: United Held, Chelsea Win

WAYNE Rooney was left at home as Manchester United threw away two points at Everton courtesy of Mikel Arteta's dramatic equaliser. 12 Sep 2010
Championship Wrap: Rangers Roll On

Championship Wrap: Rangers Roll On

Early leaders QPR continued their impressive start to the npower Championship season with a 3-0 win over Middlesbrough. 12 Sep 2010
Fergie Laments Unthinkable Collapse

Fergie Laments Unthinkable Collapse

MANCHESTER United manager Sir Alex Ferguson described his side's late collapse at Everton to draw 3-3 as "unthinkable". 12 Sep 2010
Smith Hails McGregor After Late Win

Smith Hails McGregor After Late Win

RANGERS manager Walter Smith hailed the efforts of Allan McGregor against Hamilton as the goalkeeper prepares for what could be one of his busiest nights of the season against Manchester United at Old Trafford next week. 12 Sep 2010
Shimizu Slip To Defeat

Shimizu Slip To Defeat

SHIMIZU S-Pulse's title hopes were dealt a blow as they lost 3-0 to J.League strugglers Omiya Aridja in Saitama today. 12 Sep 2010
Shandong Snatch Victory

Shandong Snatch Victory

LU Zheng's last-gasp strike handed Shandong Luneng all three points as they edged defending champions Beijing Guoan 3-2 in a thrilling clash in the 22nd round of the Chinese Super League. 12 Sep 2010
Jeju Stay Top

Jeju Stay Top

JEJU United maintained their lead at the top of the K-League with an impressive 3-0 win at the home of Suwon Bluewings today. 12 Sep 2010
Cahill: Toffees Deserved Draw

Cahill: Toffees Deserved Draw

EVERTON hero Tim Cahill believes his team were fully deserving of their point after two stoppage-time goals secured a dramatic 3-3 draw in their EPL clash with Manchester United. 12 Sep 2010