Liverpool manager Rafael Benítez would rather win the Premier League trophy than another Champions League title.
Following a disappointing start to the season which has seen them lose five league games already, many are ruling Liverpool out of the title race this term.
Nevertheless, Benítez, who brought the Champions League trophy to Anfield in 2005, is desperate to claim the domestic crown. Click to continue reading...

On Saturday afternoon, just before 12.45, a big-spending manager will take his seat in the dugout at Anfield aware that his side is desperate for a victory to ease the mounting pressure. Defeat will bring an avalanche of criticism. Yes, Mark Hughes could be in for a torrid afternoon if his Manchester City side is beaten by Liverpool. Click to continue reading...

Ian Ayre, the commercial director of English soccer club Liverpool, has explained the club's decision to back a racing team in the fast-growing Superleague Formula series.
Superleague Formula, which launched in 2008, features motorsport teams backed by professional soccer clubs, including the likes of AC Milan, Atletico Madrid and Flamengo. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool legend John Aldridge claims that his old side have not been aggressive enough this season, and believes that this is the cause for their recent run of one win in nine games.
The Scouse-born Irishman is of the opinion that the Merseysiders have been sloppy in defence, and has pointed a finger at the back four's handling of set-plays. Click to continue reading...

There were two big New York soccer rumors reported in the media this past week.� The first was that Pele may be recruited by newly minted New York Cosmos owner Paul Kemsley to serve as President of the organization, which he intends to build into a lifestyle brand as well as a football club.� The second is that David Beckham is eyeing New York, Miami or Montreal as the location in which to exercise his right to start a new MLS franchise.

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Ukraine international Andriy Voronin, brought to Liverpool in 2007 from Bayer Leverkusen, is yet to challenge for a consistent first-team role in Rafael Benitez's side, but the 30-year-old hopes that the goal ratio he secured while on loan last season will help elevate his status in his manager's mindset. Click to continue reading...

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has received a two-match touchline ban for his comments about referee Alan Wiley's fitness. The Football Association handed the 67-year-old a four-game ban, with two of those suspended until the end of the 2010/11 season. Click to continue reading...

Former Chelsea goalie seriously injured in accident.

Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini has suffered "potentially life-changing injuries" in a motorbike accident in east London, police said.
He was taken to hospital after his BMW bike was involved in a collision with a car in Walthamstow at about 1030 GMT.

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Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Everton target Blaise Matuidi declared he is happy with St. Etienne and has no intention of leaving the French side although he added Arsenal would have been an interesting challenge in ... Click to continue reading...

Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Everton target Blaise Matuidi declared he is happy with St. Etienne and has no intention of leaving the French side although he added Arsenal would have been an interesting challenge in ...

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Wow, I never thought at this age level that I would see a game like we had Tuesday night against OSA Inferno. These girls were big and not afraid to throw down! Literally within the first 3 minutes an OSA forward leveled our middle defender. She wasn't going for the ball in any way. It was a knee driven into the thigh and a hip-check as Taylor brought the ball to her right. Click to continue reading...

Albert Riera admits Liverpool FC are suffering from a mental block as they struggle to overcome their poor run of form and a crippling injury list.
The 2-2 draw with Birmingham City on Monday means the Anfield outfit has won only one of their last nine games to fall 11 points behind Premier League leaders Chelsea. Click to continue reading...

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Tottenham Hotspur has reported record profits after making big gains from selling its players.

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Fireworks are expected on Sunday when Premier League leaders Chelsea host second-placed Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. Elsewhere, Phil Brown is under pressure for his Hull City side to pick up a positive result against Stoke City, in-form Arsenal travel to Wolverhampton Wanderers, Manchester City welcome North West rivals Burnley to Eastlands while Tottenham Hotspur and Sunderland clash at White Hart Lane. Click to continue reading...

Chelsea-Manchester United

First off wowsers!� � When we say this weekend is a big match we don't exaggerate (like some other weeks) as number one hosts number two in this fight for the top spot.� These two clubs have passed off the honor of being the� Premier League's best week by week and this week seems to be the match� where we will find out which team truly is the better squad.

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It has been confirmed that Man United will compensate Barnsley after some United ransacked the kiosks and threatened the young teenage (mainly female) staff. It has been estimated that the ‘fans' caused £10,000 worth of damage.
United did win the match 2-0 and now hopefully things are all sorted and United can concentrate on beating Tottenham Hotspur in the next round. Click to continue reading...

In the intro to every Premier League game that ESPN2 shows on Saturday mornings, they begin with a graphic of the world and then zoom in on England and directly to the home ground where the match is played. It's a brilliant sequence, but they goofed this past Saturday when instead of zooming in on the Emirates Stadium, home of Arsenal Football Club, they zoomed in on the Arsenal Stadium, better known as Highbury.

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It's the FA Cup First Round this weekend so, in the first of five pieces about the Oldest Cup Competition In The World (and there's a phrase that is probably copyrighted by The FA), we take a look back at Wycombe Wanderers' run to the semi-finals of the competition in 2001.

The FA Cup is a competition that throws up surprise results every season, but some records remain and one that may never be broken is that no-one from the bottom two divisions of the Football League has made The FA Cup final.

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After playing a match against Arsenal, Tottenham defender Sebastien Bassong sustained a hamstring injury. To top it off, arsenal wound up winning the game, 3-0. It is being reported that Bassong will be out for five weeks with the injury, a disappointment considering he has started all 11 of the Hotspur's games.

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One of Arsenal's best players so far this season, Dutchman Robin van Persie is indeed enjoying a brilliant moment of form. On target twice against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, the 26-year old is being compared ... Click to continue reading...

One of Arsenal's best players so far this season, Dutchman Robin van Persie is indeed enjoying a brilliant moment of form. On target twice against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, the 26-year old is being compared ...

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Tottenham Hotspur revealed plans for a 56,000-seat rebuilding of White Hart Lane this week. An undoubted step forward for Spurs, even if the undulating roof-line is a little unoriginal and redolent of Arsenal's new gaff down the Seven Sisters road.
Ashburton Grove's extra capacity means Arsenal are coining in £3million per game, a revenue stream Spurs at present can only dream of matching. Click to continue reading...

The north London derby of Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur in recent years has been one of the marquee matches in the English Premier League. Both clubs have looked strong in the 2009-10 season and Saturday's match took place at the Emirates. Here's a recap of the EPL matches from Saturday, October 31, 2009 along with video highlights.

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Our new Thursday series looks at classic football programmes, that perfect accompaniment for a trip down memory lane. This week: we go back 56 years, to the first ever floodlight match at Tottenham Hotspur's White Hart lane, with the programme's cover promising Spurs were in for "very attractive visitors" and "very sporting opponents" with the visit of Racing Club de Paris.

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Score-lines from the weekend's football included a 2-2 draw between West Ham and Arsenal at Upton Park, ahead of Arsenal's rather more bitter London derby this weekend against Tottenham Hotspur. Chelsea trounced Blackburn Rovers 5-0 after a defeat against Aston Villa the week before which keeps them out in front, though in a rather less spectacular points lead. Click to continue reading...

To recap this weeks games I will..."yawn"...oh, sorry. I will have to say there wasn't a lot of excitement. Or better yet, all the excitement was stored up until the very last game!!
The Recap;
Saturday
EMFC 95 Magic 0 vs SSC 95 Hotspur 0
FC Portland 0 vs THUSC Sodium 0
Sherwood Force 0 vs USA Hotshots 3
Sunday
USA Hotshots 0 vs ESUFC Arsenal 0
OR Rush 95G Nike 1 vs SSC 95 Hotspur 2
Bracket Standings
OR Rush [13 pts]
THUSC Sodium [10 pts]
EMFC Magic [10 pts]
USA Hotshots [9 pts]
SSC Hotspur [9 pts]
LOSC Extreme [7 pts]
Sherwood Force [6 pts]
ESUFC Arsenal [5 pts]
FC Portland 4 pts]
Bracket Notes:
With so many games left it is still pretty up for grabs. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool's victory over Manchester United ensured a change in mood on Merseyside while Chelsea climbed to the Premier League summit in emphatic circumstances.

Elsewhere on another top-flight weekend of twists and turns, Arsenal were made to rue two points dropped against West Ham United, Manchester City also let a two-goal lead slip while Stoke City pulled off a smash-and-grab at Tottenham Hotspur.

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My first day in Buenos Aires turned out to be the day of the superclasico, even though I scheduled it months before the schedule came out. Fate? Perhaps. Unfortunately, fate also worked to have me arrive too late to attend the match. Fate can be fickle. Because of the fickle finger of fate, the only picture I have is a blurry one of a television screen showing the end of the match in a café in Buenos Aires.

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It was a crazy week in European club soccer with the top three clubs all getting upended at key points. The fourth didn't do much better, drawing a Champions League encounter at home. So who was left to take over the top spot? Or would we forgive one of the top four's transgressions? Read on to find out. Click to continue reading...

Tottenham Hotspur did not play particularly well against Stoke City, but we played well enough to win. Whilst readily acknowledging our opponents' sterling defensive qualities and admirable teamwork, we dominated for long periods and should have put this one to bed long before Whelan's late winner. A bright start showcased Huddlestone's long range passing, spreading the [. Click to continue reading...

Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood believes that the Gunners, despite not having the financial power of other clubs, should not fear the likes of Tottenham Hotspur or Aston Villa in their quest to still be part ... Click to continue reading...

Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood believes that the Gunners, despite not having the financial power of other clubs, should not fear the likes of Tottenham Hotspur or Aston Villa in their quest to still be part ...

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A look at the winners and losers after week nine of the Premier League.

Winners
Manchester United
If the mark of a champion is winning when not playing well then Manchester United are in line to win another Premier title. That United are top of the Premier League while struggling in all but two of their nine league fixtures since August shows that they have the heart of a champion.

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A look at the winners and losers after week nine of the Premier League.

Winners
Manchester United
If the mark of a champion is winning when not playing well then Manchester United are in line to win another Premier title. That United are top of the Premier League while struggling in all but two of their nine league fixtures since August shows that they have the heart of a champion.

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