Man City 2-0 Everton: Subs lift City spirits
Roberto Mancini believes Owen Hargreaves can be an important player for Manchester City and
England after scoring on his debut on Wednesday.
Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given has thanked Ireland team-mate Richard Dunne for helping him
quickly settle into life in the Midlands following his summer move from Manchester City.
League Two minnows Aldershot Town have been handed a dream draw in the last 16 of the Carling
Cup and will face Manchester United at the Recreation Ground.
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is hoping to call Rio Ferdinand for the trip to Stoke
on Saturday, with the Scot believing the veteran defender's experience will be valuable at the
Britannia Stadium.
Manchester United's second-string proved their quality by swatting away Leeds United 3-0 at
Elland Road in the Carling Cup third round.
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson claims the media are trying to destroy £17 million
goalkeeper David De Gea.
Tommy Docherty, the only man to have managed both Chelsea and Manchester United, has written off
the Blues' chances in the Premier League title race and predicts a win for United at Old Trafford
on Sunday.
Manchester United legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is being lined up to replace under-fire Blackburn
manager Steve Keane, according to reports.
Andre Villas-Boas today claimed his Chelsea bosses really would have lost the plot if he ended
up being judged on the outcome of Sunday's Premier
League clash at Manchester United.
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini believes his free-scoring side need to be even more
ruthless in front of goal like Manchester United.
Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has laughed off Joey Barton's claim that Arsenal pushed to
secure his signature.
Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has laughed off Joey Barton's claim that Arsenal pushed to
secure his signature.
Arsenal midfielder Yossi Benayoun is set to spend a stint on the sidelines after picking up a
side strain in the club's Carling Cup win over Shrewsbury on Tuesday.
Cesc Fabregas has revealed he has received an apology, retraction and damages after a magazine
published an article claiming the Barcelona midfielder said he left Arsenal because he feared a
prolonged trophy drought for the club.
Under-fire Blackburn Rovers boss Steve Kean boosted his chances of staying at Ewood Park by
masterminding a shock 4-3 win over Arsenal, who produced another defensive horror show on the road
as they conceded two own goals.
Andre Villas-Boas gave an optimistic bulletin on Petr Cech's fitness after the Chelsea
goalkeeper was taken to hospital during the Carling Cup win over Fulham on Wednesday.
Andre Villas-Boas gave an optimistic bulletin on Petr Cech's fitness after the Chelsea
goalkeeper was taken to hospital during the Carling Cup win over Fulham on Wednesday.
Jose Mourinho admits he is worried about Real Madrid's current form but said Wednesday's 0-0
draw was down to Racing Santander's negative tactics.
Emmanuel Adebayor says he would now be a Real Madrid player if Jose Mourinho had total control
over transfers, but he insists he is happy to be plying his trade at Tottenham.
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is pleased his "nightmare" is finally over after ending a
six-month injury lay-off.
Liverpool's Stewart Downing has revealed he was close to joining Tottenham from Middlesbrough in
2008, but the London club were unsuccessful with transfer bids and ultimately missed out on the
England international.
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has admitted that he regrets opting against signing Luis
Suarez, after the start the Uruguayan has made to life at Liverpool.
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has no concerns about continuing to play Martin Skrtel out of
position against Tottenham as he believes increased competition within the
squad has forced all his players to raise their game.
Carlo Ancelotti has signalled his intention to return to football and his admiration for the
English Premier League.
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba says he is "lucky to still be alive" after a collision in his
side's match against Norwich last month left him with concussion and a perforated eardrum.
Spurs legend Ossie Ardiles claims that Harry Redknapp will find it impossible to force Luka
Modric to stay beyond this season if he remains determined to quit for Chelsea.
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce believes spiralling levels of "money and greed" in football means
clubs can no longer hold onto their key players.
Former AC Milan coach Leonardo would be open to linking up with David Beckham again at Paris St
Germain.
Martin Harnik scored twice as Stuttgart closed the gap on the Bundesliga leaders with victory at
Freiburg on Friday night.
Sir Alex Ferguson believes Sunday's opponents Chelsea are currently enjoying being out of the
title limelight which has been dominated by two Manchester clubs so far this season.
Stoke were denied a famous win against Dynamo Kiev in the Europa League after Ognjen Vukojevic's
last minute equaliser made it 1-1.
