A little late, but just as great...Let's being in the Europa League, where Sevilla's Mark Gonzalez has a left foot so nasty that CSKA Moscow ace keeper Igor Akinfeev doesn't even bother trying. That is some kinda nasty.Last season, Martin Paterson was Burnley's top scorer. He's been out all season. He's back. Click to continue reading...

Milos Krasic has been recently linked with Manchester United. However, he is also a target of three leading Premier League clubs:Â Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool, but who is Milos Krasic? Milos Krasic is a Serbian professional footballer who currently plays for CSKA Moscow and is a member of the Serbia national team. Click to continue reading...

Poor Avram Grant must be thinking of ways to get the penalty mark removed from the field of play. Eighteen months ago, John Terry slipped on the spot that cost Grant his job at Chelsea. Last night, Wayne Rooney showed how to stay on your feet not once but twice when taking a penalty to steer Manchester United to a comfortable victory at the once impregnable Fratton Park.

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COS's newest contributor is a lifelong Tottenham fan and understandably rather happy this evening!

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OK so just got back from White Hart Lane and I am obviously buzzing with excitement and before I delve into the latest internet mutterings linking us with every footballer in the known universe I have a few things to impart about today's game.

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The four European World Cup Play-offs games are delicately posed heading into the second leg on Wednesday. Here is a look at each game, plus the big winner take all game in Africa.

Republic of Ireland 0-1 France
France were the one European team to win away from home on Saturday, putting them in the strongest position of all the teams playing on Wednesday.

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The transfer rumour mill is already kicking up plenty of transfer rumours regarding United and their rivals but just how busy can we expect Sir Alex to be?

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Beginning Saturday, eight nations in Europe will compete for the last four remaining UEFA spots in the 2010 World Cup. Winners of the two leg playoffs will secure a spot in the World Cup draw on December 4, and the losers endure the pain of watching next summer's tournament from home.

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Beginning Saturday, eight nations in Europe will compete for the last four remaining UEFA spots in the 2010 World Cup. Winners of the two leg playoffs will secure a spot in the World Cup draw on December 4, and the losers endure the pain of watching next summer's tournament from home.

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No wonder Sir Alex Ferguson admires him so much. Igor Akinfeev may have conceded three goals though none of them was his fault but he had pulled off a number of world-class saves which had frustrated Manchester United.

He is only 23, but he has been first choice 'keeper at CSKA Moscow for six years now, and was just 17 when he broke into the Russian side making him the youngest ever.

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Tires are no match for Wayne Rooney. [101GG] Fixing the SPL in a Dutch...vacuum. (Inside Left) Robin Van Persie could be the new Raul. (Theory not as outlandish as it sounds.) (SoccerLens) Nigerian U17 captain a sprightly 25. (The Spoiler) The lingo of Italian tactics. (Football Italiano) Igor Akinfeev don't get no love. Click to continue reading...

Sir Alex is reportedly considering replacing one world class keeper with another.

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Manchester United and Bayern Munich are both mulling moves for Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, according to reports in Italy.

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Before yesterday's game, all Man United needed to do to qualify for the next stage of the Champions League was to win or draw. Last night there was a six-goal thriller at Old Trafford where things didn't go the way they were supposed to.
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Manchester United survived a scare at Old Trafford and booked a place in the knockout stages of the Champions League, when they equalized in the final minutes against CSKA Moscow. A rejuvenated visiting side caught the defense of the Red Devils off-guard, as they took a lead in the first half with an excellent acute angle [. Click to continue reading...

Who: Manchester United vs. CSKA Moscow
What: Champions League Group B Match Day 4
Where: Old Trafford, Manchester, England
When: 19:45 BST (2:45 EST)
Why: The Old Trafford faithful need a first hand viewing of CSKA keeper Igor Akinfeev before every English tabloid spends the summer linking him with a transfer to the club.

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Who: Manchester United vs. CSKA Moscow
What: Champions League Group B Match Day 4
Where: Old Trafford, Manchester, England
When: 19:45 BST (2:45 EST)
Why: The Old Trafford faithful need a first hand viewing of CSKA keeper Igor Akinfeev before every English tabloid spends the summer linking him with a transfer to the club.

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Manchester United have a great tradition when it comes to handling players when they are going through rough patches. They trust their players and are patient enough to help them realize their real potential and this is the reason why many players want to be associated with United. With January transfer market approaching, there are many names linked with the Red Devils. Click to continue reading...

Manchester United have a great tradition when it comes to handling players when they are going through rough patches. They trust their players and are patient enough to help them realize their real potential and this is the reason why many players want to be associated with United. With January transfer market approaching, there are many names linked with the Red Devils. Click to continue reading...

Sir Alex looks for Edwin's replacement.

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Manchester United have been watching German goalkeeper Rene Adler.

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Goalkeeper: Igor Akinfeev (CSKA Moscow)

Despite being on the losing side Akinfeev kept his team close with Manchester United testing him eight times and only finding the net once. The Russian international is a top-class keeper and denied the likes of Berbatov Valencia a number of times.

Centre-Back: Sebastien Squillaci (Sevilla FC)

Squillaci has plenty of Champions League experience and is will be an important part of Sevilla's side if they want to make a run.

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United maintained their 100 per cent Uefa Champions League record after beating CSKA Moscow yesterday in Moscow. Antonio Valencia had fired a close range shot to beat Igor Akinfeev with an angled...
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In the summer, Arsenal's Andrei Arshavin tipped us off to Russian goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev, with Edwin Van der Sar not getting any younger and Ben Foster battling injury.

Ahead of our match against Akinfeev's team, CSKA Moscow, Sir Alex Ferguson was asked whether he was interested in signing the keeper.

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Following Manchester United's 1-0 win over CSKA Moscow, Alex Ferguson took time to single out the opposition's goalkeeper; remarking that the 23 Russian shot stopper was ‘outstanding'.

I'm not sure if Ferguson saw something I didn't but over the course of the ninety minutes, it seems staggering that the young goalkeeper deserved such high praise.

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The first 45 minutes between CSKA Moscow and Manchester United was an insult to the legend that is the Luzhniki stadium. Less than two years ago, it was the scene of United's dramatic (with the Red Devils, when is it not so?) European Cup triumph over a tearful John Terry and company.

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Ben Foster is facing a hell of a time at Manchester United right now. After enduring a turbulent few weeks at Old Trafford, he is currently recovering form a chest problem. And the return of Edwin van der Sar only make things even more sour for him. Foster has been guarding the United goal ever since van der Sar injured his fingers during a pre-season match with Bayern Munich. Click to continue reading...

Ferguson very keen on Russian custodian

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Manchester United encouraged to step up interest in goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev
Manchester United have been encouraged to step up their interest in Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev following CSKA Moscow's decision to listen to offers for the 23-year-old in January.

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Sir Alex Ferguson will try to add more depth to Manchester United squad this January as It is believed that the Scotsman is reopened talk with Valencia to sign Spain International striker David Villa.
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On Friday, Guus Hiddink named his 23-man squad for Russia's final World Cup Qualifiers: October 10, hosting Germany (in Moscow) and October 14 in Azerbaijan.
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Sir Alex looks for a long term goalkeeper solution.

Manchester United are keen on Lazio goalkeeper Fernando Muslera as a replacement for Edwin van der Sar.

According to Sportal.it, the Red Devils have laid eyes on the Uruguayan shot-stopper. Muslera joined the Biancocelesti in 2007, and after a poor start last term, the goalkeeper has improved, attracting plenty of interest in the process.

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As CSKA Moscow goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev prepares for two potential encounters with United in the up coming Champions League group stages, the Russian goalkeeper has one eye on linking up with the Premier League champions in the not too distant future.

There was speculation the shot stopper could have joined United in the summer but despite a move never materialising, the young keeper is still hopeful.

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The rumour mill is hotting up, with Manchester United preparing for life without Edwin Van Der Sar It is widely expected that this will be the Dutchman's last season, with Tomas Kuszczak also unhappy at being behind Ben Foster in the pecking order. As a result, United have turned their attentions to 23 year old highly [. Click to continue reading...

Brazil legend, former CSKA manager Zico faired much worse this week than the Russian National Team

In partnership with Russian Football Now, EPL Talk presents the third episode of RNF's podcast.

Russia's Mens National team made it through the international break unscathed.

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Good to see a keeper being the recipient of the compilation treatment. Some quality stops here, especially from the penalty spot. Looks a damned good player and still only 23!

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Sir Alex is looking for an able replacement for when Edwin calls it a day.

Manchester United are eyeing up Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev as they prepare for life after Edwin van der Sar. Sir Alex Ferguson is not convinced by Ben Foster, and has set his sights on the 23-year-old CSKA Moscow man.

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Every year Premiership managers conspire to spend millions of pounds on exotic sounding foreign players whose names have never graced the screens of an English TV. Last year it was Marouane Fellaini, a £15 million signing for Everton. And what's more, his tough tackling, willingness to play ludicrously out of position, and even more ludicrous haircut have made the Premiership a better place over the last twelve months.

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The home side Finland know that a victory over Euro 2008 semi-finalists Russia will take them into the crucial second spot in group four. The two teams look likely to be battling it out for second spot, with European heavyweights Germany top of the group and seemingly all but qualified for the finals.

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Arsenal midfielder Andrey Arshavin has tipped Liverpool's Rafael Benitez to sign his former Zenit St Petersburg teammate Aleksandr Anyukov and hinted that Sir Alex Ferguson should look towards Igor Akinfeev if he wants to replace Edwin van der Sar in the Manchester United goal.
Speaking ahead of Russia's World Cup qualification match with Finland, the 28-year-old playmaker fielded questions from local press about life in England and also which players he felt could follow him to the Premier League. Click to continue reading...

Man City have denied making a €150m bid to for one Lionel Messi, activating his buyout clause. A bid which wouldn't bat a solitary eye. You know...no one's actually supposed to be able to use those clauses. They're strictly prohibitive measures. Barcelona will supposedly raid London, bringing Cesc back home and extraditing Ashley Cole. Click to continue reading...

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