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Cahill Expected To Make Blackburn Trip

Cahill Expected To Make Blackburn Trip

SOCCEROO Tim Cahill is expected to be fit for Everton's English Premier League opener tomorrow when they face Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park. 14 Aug 2010
Raul Targets Bundesliga Title

Raul Targets Bundesliga Title

RAUL has set his sights on winning the Bundesliga with his new club Schalke and earning some more silverware before ending his career with the German club. 14 Aug 2010
Redknapp: Beckham Will Play on

Redknapp: Beckham Will Play on

TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp believes David Beckham will still be good enough to play for England at the 2012 European Championships. 14 Aug 2010
Macdonald: Milner Tough Enough to Play

Macdonald: Milner Tough Enough to Play

ASTON Villa caretaker boss Kevin MacDonald believes James Milner has the "mental strength" to deal with any possible hostile reaction from his own fans during tomorrow's Barclays Premier League clash with West Ham. 14 Aug 2010
Blues Defensive Duo Fit For Opener

Blues Defensive Duo Fit For Opener

Petr Cech and Alex have both overcome calf injuries in time to be fit for the first game of Chelsea's Barclays Premier League title defence against West Brom. 14 Aug 2010
Sevilla Reject "Ridiculous" Offer For Brazil Star

Sevilla Reject "Ridiculous" Offer For Brazil Star

Sevilla president Jose Maria Del Nido has slammed Marseille's offer for Luis Fabiano as "ridiculous" and is confident of keeping the Brazil striker. 14 Aug 2010
Hughton Still Seeking Reinforcements

Hughton Still Seeking Reinforcements

NEWCASTLE boss Chris Hughton remains confident of strengthening his squad further before the transfer window shuts but his chances of signing Marseille midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa appear to have receded. 14 Aug 2010
Torres In Line To Face Arsenal

Torres In Line To Face Arsenal

STRIKER Fernando Torres is in contention for a place in the squad to face Arsenal on Sunday. 14 Aug 2010
Redknapp: Best Time For Title Tilt

Redknapp: Best Time For Title Tilt

Harry Redknapp will send his players into battle against Manchester City tomorrow with the message that Tottenham have never had a better chance to win the Barclays Premier League title. 14 Aug 2010
McGeady Seals Moscow Move

McGeady Seals Moscow Move

Aiden McGeady has joined Spartak Moscow from Celtic on a four-year contract, the Scottish club have confirmed. 14 Aug 2010
Ferguson Surprised By Magpies' Swift Return

Ferguson Surprised By Magpies' Swift Return

MANCHESTER United manager Sir Alex Ferguson admits he is surprised that Newcastle have bounced back to the Barclays Premier League so quickly. 14 Aug 2010
Fitness Check For Gunners

Fitness Check For Gunners

ARSENAL will assess the match fitness of World Cup finalists Cesc Fabregas and Robin van Persie ahead of Sunday's Barclays Premier League opener at Liverpool. 14 Aug 2010
Goalkeeper Dilemma For Mancini

Goalkeeper Dilemma For Mancini

Roberto Mancini must decide between Joe Hart and Shay Given for the goalkeeping slot as big-spending Manchester City head for their opening day showdown with Tottenham. 14 Aug 2010
Rooney Hoping To Regain Scoring Touch

Rooney Hoping To Regain Scoring Touch

WAYNE Rooney will be looking to score his first goal since March when Manchester United open their Premier League campaign against Newcastle on Monday. 14 Aug 2010
Zlatan Staying - For Now

Zlatan Staying - For Now

BARCELONA striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic insists he has no intention of leaving the Catalan club, but believes "without any doubt" that he will soon move to the Barclays Premier League. 14 Aug 2010
Investors Inspect Blackburn Books

Investors Inspect Blackburn Books

AHSAN Ali Syed has moved into pole position to take over Blackburn after his Western Gulf Advisory (WGA) investment vehicle was given a four-week period of exclusivity to check the club's accounts. 14 Aug 2010
Essien Eyeing Injury-Free Season

Essien Eyeing Injury-Free Season

CHELSEA midfielder Michael Essien is hoping to put two injury-plagued seasons behind him by helping the Blues retain their Barclays Premier League title. 14 Aug 2010
No Way Back For Beckham

No Way Back For Beckham

FABIO Capello has ruled out the possibility of David Beckham remaining within the England set-up. 14 Aug 2010
Undermanned Reds Stay Positive

Undermanned Reds Stay Positive

ADELAIDE United coach Rini Coolen is expecting a tough game against the A-League's early pacesetters when they face the Central Coast Mariners at Bluetongue Stadium on Sunday. 13 Aug 2010
Hotels On Board With Brisbane

Hotels On Board With Brisbane

HOTEL LA and the Pig & Whistle Riverside have joined the Brisbane team as the official Brisbane Roar venues for home and away games respectively. 13 Aug 2010
Jagielka Not Gunning for Arsenal Move

Jagielka Not Gunning for Arsenal Move

Everton defender Phil Jagielka has scotched rumours linking him with a move to Arsenal. 13 Aug 2010