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Carling Cup Holders Face Scunthorpe

Carling Cup Holders Face Scunthorpe

HOLDERS Manchester United will begin their Carling Cup defence at Scunthorpe - and the third-round draw also paired Tottenham and Arsenal together for a north London derby. 29 Aug 2010
Milner Predicts Tough Assignment for City

Milner Predicts Tough Assignment for City

JAMES Milner has warned Manchester City can expect a rough ride at Sunderland. 29 Aug 2010
Magpies Swoop for Ben Arfa

Magpies Swoop for Ben Arfa

NEWCASTLE boss Chris Hughton today finally got his man when France midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa completed a season-long loan move to St James' Park from Marseille. 29 Aug 2010
Walcott Thriving After Summer Off

Walcott Thriving After Summer Off

THEO Walcott admitted he is benefiting from a relaxing summer after netting in Arsenal's 2-1 win at Blackburn. 29 Aug 2010
Zamora Doubt for England

Zamora Doubt for England

FULHAM striker Bobby Zamora is unlikely to be available for England in the Euro 2012 qualifiers against Bulgaria and Switzerland. 29 Aug 2010
Crouch Doubtful for England

Crouch Doubtful for England

PETER Crouch could miss England's opening European Championship qualifiers after suffering a rib injury in Tottenham's Barclays Premier League defeat by Wigan today. 29 Aug 2010
Grayson Pleased With Resilient Leeds

Grayson Pleased With Resilient Leeds

LEEDS manager Simon Grayson paid tribute to his side's defensive display after they registered their first away win of the season with a 1-0 win at Watford. 29 Aug 2010
Lampard Set for Hernia Op

Lampard Set for Hernia Op

FRANK Lampard will miss England's European Championship qualifiers against Bulgaria and Switzerland after limping off in the second half of Chelsea's 2-0 victory against Stoke. 29 Aug 2010
Varney's Debut Impresses Holloway

Varney's Debut Impresses Holloway

BLACKPOOL manager Ian Holloway praised the contribution of Luke Varney after he scored a glorious goal on his debut. 29 Aug 2010
Martinez Hails Hard-Working Latics

Martinez Hails Hard-Working Latics

ROBERTO Martinez claimed his Wigan players had been prepared to die for each other after watching them end their horrendous start to the Barclays Premier League season with a 1-0 win at Tottenham. 29 Aug 2010
Stoke Sore Over Wenger Claims

Stoke Sore Over Wenger Claims

STOKE manager Tony Pulis accused Arsene Wenger of being "out of order" over the Arsenal manager's criticism of defender Ryan Shawcross. 29 Aug 2010
Strachan Defends Fans' Right to Boo

Strachan Defends Fans' Right to Boo

GORDON Strachan insisted the travelling Middlesbrough fans had every right to jeer his players after their 2-0 defeat at Barnsley. 29 Aug 2010
Fergie Hails Team Performance

Fergie Hails Team Performance

SIR Alex Ferguson hailed the all-round team performance after watching Manchester United brush aside West Ham 3-0 at Old Trafford. 29 Aug 2010
Third England Soccer Star Granted Gagging Order

Third England Soccer Star Granted Gagging Order

ANOTHER England footballer has won an injunction banning the reporting of allegations about his private life, it was revealed tonight. 29 Aug 2010
Juve Part Company With Trezeguet

Juve Part Company With Trezeguet

JUVENTUS have confirmed the departure of French striker David Trezeguet after 10 years at the club. 29 Aug 2010
Striking Trio Return for Italy

Striking Trio Return for Italy

ITALY coach Cesare Prandelli has handed recalls to Andrea Pirlo, Alberto Gilardino and Giampaolo Pazzini for the European Championship qualifiers against Estonia and the Faroe Islands. 29 Aug 2010
Footballer Unhurt After Car Crash

Footballer Unhurt After Car Crash

PREMIER League striker Mario Balotelli was involved in a car crash this morning, police confirmed tonight. 29 Aug 2010
Terry Ruled Out With Injury

Terry Ruled Out With Injury

JOHN Terry has been ruled out of England's Euro 2012 qualifiers with Bulgaria and Switzerland due to a hamstring injury, Chelsea have confirmed. 29 Aug 2010
Fergie Puts Focus on Rooney Contribution

Fergie Puts Focus on Rooney Contribution

SIR Alex Ferguson is preferring to focus on Wayne Rooney's all-round contribution to the Manchester United cause rather than merely the end of his number one striker's 13-match goal drought. 29 Aug 2010
Genoa See Off Udinese

Genoa See Off Udinese

GENOA have the honour of topping the Serie A table after the first day of action after beating Udinese 1-0. 29 Aug 2010
Capello Breaks His Golden Rule to Call Beckham

Capello Breaks His Golden Rule to Call Beckham

FABIO Capello has broken a golden rule of his managerial career by telephoning David Beckham to explain personally why he said he was no longer required by his country. 29 Aug 2010