Eight red cards, thirty two goals and more talking points than a Peter Andre exclusive, Gameweek 11 had everything. Even by the implausibly high standards set in Fantasy Football, this week was a bit special.

Whether you winced as Shay Given batted away James McFadden's penalty, rejoiced as Jamie Carragher finally got his comeuppance, or sat indifferently as Phil Brown's tenure at Hull approached its conclusion, chances are you will have had an exciting last seven days in the world of Fantasy Football.

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Werder Bremen forward Aaron Hunt has rejected England's advances and has said that he will only play for Germany at senior level. The 23 year old has represented Germany at U-16, U-17 and U-21 levels, but is eligible to play for the Three Lions because his mother is English. Hunt is expected to be called by [. Click to continue reading...

Interesting story in Bild recently, suggesting that Fabio Capello has been asking Stuart Pearce to keep an eye on Werder Bremen's 23 year old attacking mid/forward Aaron Hunt, who you can see above scoring twice for Werder Bremen (in white) this weekend. The second goal (which tied the game at 2-2) is an absolute cracker of a chest-volley combo.

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After a very impressive start to the season, the recent three game winless run (although undefeated) has brought one or two frustrations from fans to the fore.
None moreso than the continued form of Micah Richards.
As rapid as his ascent was, coming into the side as a teenager and marking a first team spot as his own before catapulting himself into the international fold, his subsequent decline has been anything but. Click to continue reading...

Yesterday's 2-2 draw against Fulham felt more like a capitulation than a draw. Walking away from Eastlands on a cold, wet Sunday evening, the first questions that came to mind were as follows. Was this an aberration? Or have we just taken a massive step back into last season?
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Young England international very much on Wenger's wishlist.

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Manchester City are ready to offer Micah Richards an improved five-year contract even though the England international still has three years left on his current deal.

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Who will make that plane? (I.e who should be in the squad for the World Cup Finals as opposed to who will construct the airplane itself.)

With England firmly through to the World Cup Finals next summer we can look forward to long balmy nights in and outside pubs/bars enjoying the festivities and also having a team to support, hopefully Ireland will also make it through the play-offs as well.

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Mark Hughes eyes up talented Brazilian.

Manchester City have joined the race to sign Inter Milan full-back Maicon in January, according to reports.
The 28-year-old Brazilian has made 97 Serie A appearances for the Nerazzurri scoring eight times since arriving from Monaco in 2006.

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A young talent who could well fit in nicely at the Emirates.

Many reports suggest that Manchester City's talented defender Micah Richards is ready to quit the club in order to get his fledgling career back on track and it seems that Mark Hughes' loss could be Arsenal's gain.

Arsene Wenger is an admirer of the 21 year old England international who for some unknown reason can't manage to secure a steady run in the first team and he has apparently had a running spat with the boss and coaching staff but the £15m rated Birmingham lad is a top notch talent who can only get better.

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K. Gibbs - The Boy's a Bit Special

The England U21's continued their qualification campaign for the 2011 European Championships v. Macedonia Friday at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry. The match featured Premier League & Championship talent from the (young) Three Lions & ended up being quite an exciting & high scoring 9-goal affair.

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The hamstring injury which ruled him out of Argentina's games during the current international break appears to be serious enough to cast doubt over his participation next Sunday at Wigan:

"He's been with the Argentinian FA who have checked him out, as after the game last Monday he said that he had felt something with the last kick of the game.

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Newcastle striker Andy Carroll has been included in the England U21 24-man squad, for the European Championship qualifier against Macedonia next week. Andy Carroll - call up for England U21s The squad also includes Micah Richards, Sam Hutchinson, Fabien Delph, Jack Wilshere and Jack Rodwell for the qualifier at Coventry's Ricoh Arena on Friday, Oct 9th. Click to continue reading...

Ryan Giggs is rolling back the years. He is going to be 36 in November. But like Benjamin Button, he seems like he is only getting younger. You would think we someone as good him, he can't be 35, approaching 36. Coming on as a substitute with the score at 0-0 against Stoke, his impact was priceless.

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Having edged into the fourth round of the Carling Cup, albeit with an ultimately monotonous performance, the Premier League returns for United on Saturday and a somewhat tricky trip to the Britannia Stadium awaits.

Stoke have started the season in a pretty decent fashion having picked up seven points already and been extremely unfortunate not to have come away with something more last weekend against Bolton and previously against Chelsea too.

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Mark Hughes heaped on the praise following last night's 2-1 victory over Fulham:

"It was a difficult night. Fulham scoring first was exactly what they wanted. They were very well organised, with plenty of players behind the ball and difficult to break down.

"We had to be patient, keep the ball moving and create things, because with Craig, Carlos and Shaun up front knocking high balls into their penalty box isn't an option.

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For "Collymore closing in..." in 1996, you can read "It's Michael Owen..." in 2009. Both games were littered with brilliant goals, pathetic defending and some of the most exciting football the Premier League has seen. Now though, two days on from "The Greatest Manchester Derby in the History of Anything Anytime Ever", it is surely the time to look back on it with a more tactical eye.

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If you told a hardened rugby or cricket aficionado that Real Madrid and Manchester City had spent around £340m between them this Summer, they would tell you the old cliché that football is just about money and big egos as opposed to other sports. Do they have a point?

You might argue that Manchester City's millions are a good thing for the game as it breaks up the monopoly of the "big four" clubs in the Premier League.

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Crunch time.

Manchester United reported no new injuries following their midweek Champions League trip to Besiktas.
Rio Ferdinand remains doubtful with a groin problem, while Paul Scholes is suspended.
City defender Micah Richards has recovered from a bout of tonsillitis and Stephen Ireland is optimistic about overcoming an ankle injury.

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Arsenal's "top four" credentials is questioned once again after a crunching defeat by Manchester City.Should we castigate Arsene Wenger's youth and transfer policy again? Click to continue reading...

Both Manchester clubs picked up deserved wins on Saturday as they squared off against two of London's biggest clubs. Manchester City taught Arsenal a lesson at The City of Manchester Stadium in a 4-2 thrashing as Manchester United enjoyed the best of times at White Hart Lane in a 3-1 win against Tottenham.

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Mark Hughes side romped to victory over Arsenal. Emmanuel Adebayor scored against his former club and Shay Given kept Wenger's side at bay as they threw the kitchen sink at City.

1-0 Man City vs Arsenal Micah Richards

1-1 Man City vs Arsenal Robin Van Persie

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Long ago, P.J. O'Rourke in his book A Parliament of Whores said, "You can't get rid of poverty by giving people money."

I just can't help myself relating it to Manchester City.

The transfer window is closed. And, Manchester City, backed by big bucks, have spent near to £120 million in this single summer transfer window and around £200 million overall since last summer.

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After confidently predicting that Man City will win the league this year, it is with great delight and a degree of smugness that I've watched Mark Hughes' men confidently open their campaign with a 100% record and zero goals conceded. That's right all you naysayers.... Zero goals conceded! Oh, how the so called experts carped on about City's vulnerabilities at the back, about how they will win or lose each game 4-3.

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Emmanuel Adebayor scored his third Premier League goal in three games to steer Mark Hughes side to a win at Fratton Park.

0-1 Adebayor

Micah Richards disallowed goal.

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They Think It's All Over... has decided that Moyes should consider selling Joleon Lescott, and has drawn up a shopping list for him... Click to continue reading...

A raft of expensive signings including self proclaimed Real Madrid targets Carlos Tevez and Emmanuel Adebayor. Roque Santa Cruz finally arrives at Eastlands on the fifth attempt. The midfield marshaled by Gareth Barry, long coveted by Liverpool. Their defense get a boost with Kolo Toure's transfer.

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It's a summer of transfer and rumour madness that I'm sure will get even more mental than Britney Spears over the course of the next few weeks.
Manchester City and Real Madrid are the main reason for bigger sums of money being spent than Beth Ditto's chocolate bill.
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It's good to know for future reference that is possible Manchester City youngster Micah Richards is on the road to recovery after picking up swine flu, according to his official website. The England international contracted this season's must-have illness while on holiday in Cyprus. But MicahRichards. Click to continue reading...

Wanna hear some blasphemy? Fuck. Shit. Bollocks. Cunt.
Wanna hear some more? Patrick Vieira is interested in a move to Tottenham Hotspur. Yes, Tottenham Hotspur.
What a pile of doodoo.
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After the no-news being reported as news, the past twenty-four hours or so have seen a few articles surfacing that suggest a deal that would see John Terry actually sign for us may not be too wide of the mark.
There was a report in The Telegraph that suggest Terry may be disenchanted with Chelsea having not landing a marquee name in the transfer market so far, and that he was seeking 'clear the air' talks with Roman Abramovich. Click to continue reading...

Micah Richards is stranded in Cyprus after contracting swine flu while on holiday with friends.
The Manchester City defender, 21, is confined to his hotel room in Cyprus after being told he could not fly back to the UK until fully recovered.

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Looks like the only decent dribbling Micah Richards is capable off is the snot running off from his nose. Good news though, after spending a week in isolation with swine flu he will be back to pre-season training soon. Posted in Media, News, Outside Football, Pictures Tagged: Micah Richards, Swine Flu [. Click to continue reading...

Manchester City defender Micah Richards has revealed he has contracted swine flu and is stuck in Cyprus. Richards has been on holiday in Cyprus following his involvement in England's European Under 21 Championship campaign. He was due to return to City earlier this week, but is not allowed to fly back to England after catching the virus [. Click to continue reading...