Globoesporte.com are saying that Corinthians Ronaldo turned down official offers from Premier League clubs Tottenham Hotspur and Blackburn Rovers. While the article gives no details of the offers, it does state that the forward has no interest in returning to Europe as he wants to stay with Corinthians for next year's Libertadores campaign.

Yesterday saw Arsenal take the first step in challenging for the title this season, you want to know why? We have games against Fulham, Blackburn, Birmingham, Tottenham, West Ham, Wolves and Sunderland before our next top four clash, if we get 15 points out of those games we will be around the top of the table, [.

Stranger things have happened.

When his self-imposed US exile expires, David Beckham is likely to rejoin AC Milan: he recently reasoned that the move would be born out of "patriotism" and passionate for his country", perhaps not realising that Milan isn't in England.

However, a transfer back to the Premiership is still a possibility, and the latest club to be thrown into the fray are Blackburn.

As the transfer deadline drew to a close it seems French Side Monaco may have stolen the show with the move of the summer. While the big money moved the likes of Robben, CR7 and Kaka, it was the shock signing of Icelander Eidur Gudjohnsen for a measly amount of 2M Euros that may turn out to be the biggest return on investment

Yes 2M Euros, it's not a lot of money for a player of this pedigree.

The English Premier League continued on Saturday, September 12, 2009 with some great mtaches. Two of the biggest were Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United, Stoke City v Chelsea, and Manchester City v Arsenal. Was Manchester City able to show they are for real against Arsenal, did Tottenham continue their great start against Man U at home?

Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso has now revealed the reason for him leaving England for Spain. The Tolosa born star admitted that he had made up his mind to leave Anfield after Benitez tried to sell him in the 2008-09 season in order to raise the funds to buy Gareth Barry from Aston Villa. As [...

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It feels like the season has really begun now, the international break is well behind us, the Champions League & the Europa League are in full swing, and the big clashes are starting to come thick and fast.

Here are my predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures - make sure you add yours to the mix and check out the podcast crew's predictions for this weekend's big matches across Europe as well.

Every club has one. That vital cog that keeps the team wheels turning. With the season in its infancy, supporters up and down the land are still harbouring dreams of glory (or at the very least over achievement, given that short of a billionaire Sheikh turning up on your doorstep, thoughts of the title are confined to a privileged few these days).

Liverpool Reserves enjoyed a winning start to life at Prenton Park as Bolton were swept aside in the Barclays Premier Reserve League North.
Gerardo Bruna, Jordy Brouwer and Alex Kacaniklic were on target as the Reds bounced back from their defeat at Blackburn.
They took the lead after 15 minutes when Nikola Saric was tripped on the edge of the box and Bruna stepped up to slam in the free-kick.

Ever oppose an idea just because of the people who agree with it?
Well, something that will be good for MLS takes effect next year, and it will make sensible, rational, peace-loving folk tremble. And for once, I'm not talking about Philadelphia sports fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, MLS will play in a de facto single table league next year.

First Star: Tim Howard shutout Blackburn Rovers and his Everton offense hit for three goals in a strong showing on Sunday after playing midweek in Europe. Louis Saha scored in the 22nd and 54th. Joseph Yobo finished off the scoring four minutes later. Everton manager David Moyes was all praise for Saha, saying: "We signed Louis when we were very short of forwards through injury, and he had been having his own injury problems.

The investigation into Blackburn's El Hadji Diouf's alleged racially charged blow at a teenage ball boy after a 0-3 loss at Goodison Park Sunday is currently underway in Merseyside.

There have been a few surprises after the first couple weeks in the English Premier League 2009-2010 season, such as Tottenham with 12 points after four games, and Manchester United's loss to the newly promoted Burnley. Another one you can add to the list is Everton's start to the season.

Consider that a bullet dodged!

Considered one of the best players in the world during his prime, former Inter striker Ronaldo was closely tracked by Roma in the summer's transfer period.

According to a report from globoesporte.com, Il Fenomeno rejected the possiblity to join the Giallorossi, as he had no intention of leaving Corinthians, as he has refound the passion and love for the game.

There have only been 46 games so far this season but already there are some notable - or perhaps anomolous - statistics. Courtesy of Football365, here are the most salient in a club-by-club format...

Arsenal
*Tomas Rosicky's first outing in 20 months also included a goal.

The investigation into Blackburn's El Hadji Diouf's alleged racially charged blow at a teenage ball boy after a 0-3 loss at Goodison Park Sunday is currently underway in Merseyside.

Chelsea

Chelsea spent much of the summer promising a marquee signing, but their inability to deliver one reflected both Roman Abramovich's reduced largesse and the manner in which Real Madrid have changed the rules of engagement in the transfer market. Yuri Zhirkov was the club's only significant signing.

Liverpool's World Cup city bid was officially launched this morning, including ambitious plans to rename one of its historic parks as ‘The Magical Mystery Park' in homage to the Beatles.
The move would see Wavertree's Mystery park renamed to become the first ever Beatles-themed World Cup ‘Fan Fest' site, with events and attractions throughout the tournament.

More of the best from Honest Wayne 1. v Arsenal 2. v Blackburn 3. v Tottenham 4. v Villarreal We can't find video evidence for this one at the present, but we trust you will take the word of a Knight of the Realm. Sir Alex said: "He apologised to me and said he didn't mean to do that. I [...]

Blackburn v. Wolves Team news: Good news for Blackburn, Australian Brett Emerton is back in contention after a thigh injury, Franco Di Santo and Ryan Nelsen passed fit. Although, Steven Reid is still sidelined with an ankle problem. Wolves will be without Sylvan Ebanks-Blake (hamstring), Micheal Kightly (broken metatarsal), Chris Iwelumo (also out with broken metatarsal) and Kevin [.

As the EPL and the rest of Europe completes the first month of the domestic season, it is interesting to look at the travels of perhaps the EPL's greatest finisher: one Robbie Fowler. Having been discarded by Blackburn amidst the outing of old friend Paul Ince, many wondered what Fowler's next move would be.

Soccerlens Podcast duo Adrian Clarke and Iain Spragg make ten big match predictions each and every Thursday and competing against one another throughout the season to discover once and for all who the best tipster is! As well as a large slice of pride being at stake, Clarkey and Spraggy also have copious amounts of beer riding on the outcome.

Our new loan signing from Georgia (and Blackburn), Zurab Khizanishvili, has today talked about another former Georgian at Newcastle the colorful Temuri Ketsbaia. Temuri Ketsbaia - while at Newcastle Zurab talked about Ketsbaia today: "I remember watching Temuri all of the time for Newcastle and dreaming of playing for such a big club like him," "He [.

Wigan and West Brom at the Emirates, Fulham away from home, Olympiakos, Blackburn and Birmingham again at home and then AZ away, seven games which in my opinion can say a lot about how our season can unfold this year.

When you put Arsenal alongside those seven aforementioned clubs, you only think about one possible outcome: a win.

The lunchtime kickoff match was as good as advertised. Both teams came into the match with something to prove. Burnley had won eight straight matches at Turf Moor dating back to last season. Sunderland, meanwhile, had only scored two goals in their last nine away matches in the Premier League.

MLS on TeleFutura: Columbus - Chicago at 3pm. EPL on Setanta: Manchester United - Manchester City at 8:30am. On Fox Soccer: Chelsea - Spurs at 11am and Everton - Blackburn at 7pm. Russian Premier League on Setanta: Lokomotiv - FC Moscow at 4:15am and CSKA Moscow - Dinamo Moscow at 6am. Dutch League on ESPN Deportes: Feyenoord - PSV Eindhoven at 8:30am.

A double from Louis Saha and one from Joseph Yobo saw off Blackburn Rovers at Goodison Park.

1-0 Saha

2-0 Saha

3-0 Yobo

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Everton steals an easy win 3-0 over Blackburn in Goodison Park. Louis Saha scored for the host on the 22th and 54th minute. Defender Joseph Yobo grabbed the third goal for Everton.

Under-20 World Cup on ESPN Classic: USA - Germany at 10am. MLS on Fox Soccer Channel: New York - Chivas USA EPL on ESPN2: Portsmouth - Everton at 7:30am. On Setanta: Stoke - Manchester United at 9:30am, Wigan - Chelsea at 5pm, and Blackburn ROvers - Aston Villa at 8:30pm. On Fox Soccer: Liverpool - Hull City at 10am, Fulham - Arsenal at 12:30pm, and Spurs - Burnley at 7pm.

Today Man United and Arsenal have been linked with a 23-year old midfielder thought to be the next Michael Essien. Anthony Annan (who currently plays for Rosenborg) had a trial with Blackburn...
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Sky Sports News are reporting that we are in talks with Tottenham over a deal for David Bentley.
There is no mention as to whether Martin Petrov may be included in the deal, but regardless, whilst Mark Hughes has a succesful record in the transfer market of late this is one that I don't see as being a good move.

Fabio Capello announced his squad for the friendly against Slovenia and the World Cup 2010 qualifier against Croatia, no Owen yet while Tottenham on-fire form due Crouch and Lennon is back to the squad Goalkeepers: Foster (Manchester United) Green (West Ham) Robinson (Blackburn) Defenders: Johnson (Liverpool) Brown (Manchester United) Upson (West Ham) Terry (Chelsea, capt) Lescott (Manchester City) A Cole (Chelsea) Bridge (Chelsea) Midfielders: Wright-Phillips (Manchester City) Lennon (Tottenham) Beckham (Los [.

Arsenal

What they wanted

Arsène Wenger admitted he was looking for defensive cover and a defensive midfielder, along with 'half the managers in the Premier League'

What they got

Arsenal have made an impressive start and that may have convinced Wenger that the squad he has - with the addition of Thomas Vermaelen - will suffice

Pleat's verdict

Maybe a talented big man to replace Emmanuel Adebayor would have given them variations.

In these sickening economic times, finding enough fans to fill your stadium can be difficult. Which is why Bolton Wanderers have decided to expand their search for new seat fillers beyond the borders of their own city and into those of their rivals namely, and curiously, Blackburn.

From the Lancashire Telegraph:

The initiative, also being run in Manchester and Bolton, is inviting people to nominate "community champions".

Stuff to read while you say, <em>"it's a friendly, yes, but three goals in four minutes in an int'l fixture is pretty piss poor"..... The ""HABs" of the England feminine edition. (Independent) The pain of World Cup failure. (Scotland WCB) Bolton offer free tickets in Blackburn. This should go well.

Sam Allardyce led his Blackburn side to their first win of the season.

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The latest video flashback takes us back to the second season of the Premier League for a massive match between Blackburn Rovers and Manchester United.

The video features the opening to Match Of The Day (MOTD) featuring presenter Des Lynam and pundits Alan Hansen and Trevor Brooking.

. Blackburn Rovers notched up their first win of the season with a good 3-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers. El-Hadji Diouf broke the deadlock a little before twenty minutes, and slotted one home through the goalkeeper's legs to give the hosts a well earned lead. After the break, manager Mick McCarthy rallied his troops and made substitutions that [.

What does 4 matches played, 1 win, 3 losses, a -6 goal differential get you?
19th position in the English Premier League table.
When you're Everton and you finished 5th last season, this isn't exactly where you'd expect to be and I suppose panic might be an appropriate response, but it really isn't.