Saturday The USA Women vs New Zealand will be streamed live on USSoccer.com starting at 4pm. Manchester United - Liverpool 7:30am - ESPN2 A highlight game based on reputation rather than the Premier League table. Liverpool are 7th, 14 points behind second-place Manchester United with both clubs on 24 games played.

Park Ji-Sung made his 200th appearance for United last weekend in our 3-3 draw with Chelsea.

When Park joined United for £2m in 2005 several people claimed it was just to appeal to the Asian market in order to sell more shirts. Those people obviously didn't watch him play for PSV against AC Milan in the Champions League a few months before we bought him.

The world's most over rated striker receives a three match ban for slapping Napoli's Salvatore Aronica. To be fair Aronica also indulged in some extra-curricular activities against Antonio Nocerino but Ibra's was a reputation call. He will miss crucial matches against Udinese and Juventus.

By Benjamin Leinwand and Chris Anderson
Prior to the start of the 2011 season, Major League Soccer teamed up with the Castrol Index to deliver a more statistically advanced version of the match day player ratings. According to the creators, "the Castrol Index objectively analyses player performance, tracking every move on the field and assessing whether it has a positive or negative impact on a team's ability to score or concede a goal.

When Arsenal collapse in comical style, such as from 4-0 up to draw 4-4 with Newcastle last season, or conceding a goal seconds after equalising in the 3-2 defeat to Swansea, it feels fashionable to say "only Arsenal could have lost a game like that".

And there's something to it, to be fair, our defence has generally been the worst in the top four over the years, and we have a poor record in points lost from winning positions.

Liverpool's Raheem Sterling is building up a very positive reputation in the club's youth set-up, with Ian Rush recently describing him as 'very similar to Michael Owen'. Former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp is also a big fan of youngster, and hopes that he'll get a chance in the first team sooner rather than later.

By Chris Wright

Here's Chelsea's latest acquisition, promising young Belgian winger Kevin De Bruyne (who definitely has a whiff of the 'The Sherminator' about him), holding his new uniform aloft for the cameras at Cobham after signing from Genk for £6.7 million earlier today.

Kickettes, do you recall the veiled threat we (and many, many other members of the media) received from legal firm, Schillings, on behalf of their clients, the Gerrards, requesting privacy from the paps whilst out with their kids?

If not, read about it here.

Well recently, and as we rightly predicted, Lourdes made her grand entrance into the public world via the same pages that pay Alex for her brainless ramblings, which OK!

If you had asked any Stevenage supporter a couple of weeks ago who Gary Smith is, the majority would have replied 'Who?' It would have been a justified reaction because until his name began to be linked with the vacant managerial position, Gary Smith's reputation within this country was, well, non-existent.

On the weekend just past the Spanish daily newspaper, Marca, released what they claimed to be an exclusive. The newspapers football journalists had found out that Jose Mourinho, the Real Madrid coach, was dissatisfied with the level of hostility targeted in his direction and believing that his work was not recieving the plaudits he felt it welcomed he was going to leave his position at the end of the current season.

Westley worked his way up from a youngster in the organisation, his reputation for a great work ethic showed from an early age. Rarely unable to work through illness or injury, he established himself as a key member of the staff over many years. Always modest, and never one of the shining stars he was the kind of solid and dependable team members that any organisation depends upon [.

Still nobody out and, therefore, nobody in and no new contracts. Steve Cotterill's reputation as a wheeler-dealer is under threat... Seat Pitch rounds up the five, desperate, last rumours [...] Read the original post on Seat Pitch

The name of Mauro Zarate has featured before in these pages but stories are gathering momentum today over a proposed loan move for the striker who is already playing on loan at Inter after failing to nail down a regular slot at parent club Lazio.

The player's agent is certainly talking up the possibility of a move this month.

Remember Yuri Zhirkov? The man with a big reputation as one of the upcoming stars of European football joined Chelsea for a fee of around £18m in 2009 and being honest, did little really to cement his place in the team or force his way in. I think we could realistically, count on one hand the amount of games he played well in for Chelsea.

Neil Warnock says he lost his Queens Park Rangers job as his reputation was "slowly poisoned" by critics both inside and outside the club. He claimed a "lack of football experience" in the hierarchy left QPR open to "manipulative" people.

The 63-year-old said he was unhappy fans and players were able to talk to owner Tony Fernandes through Twitter.

Neil Warnock says he lost his Queens Park Rangers job as his reputation was "slowly poisoned" by critics both inside and outside the club. He claimed a "lack of football experience" in the hierarchy left QPR open to "manipulative" people.

The 63-year-old said he was unhappy fans and players were able to talk to owner Tony Fernandes through Twitter.

By Alan Duffy

"Re-Tweet this son you're f****n' s**t"

Hell hath no fury than a spurned football manager, particularly if it's Neil Warnock. The ex-QPR boss, who tends to divide opinion (people either strongly dislike him or hate him), has hit out at the influence of critics and players on owner Tony Fernandes, claiming that his own reputation was "slowly poisoned" by outside forces with Twitter playing a key role in his downfall.

The Thai FA have more front than Brighton beach. A couple of years ago they promised to support England's World Cup bid and in return England agreed to their request to play a friendly in Bangkok earlier this year.
The Thais reneged on their promise and England, perhaps not surprisingly, cancelled their proposed trip to Bangkok.

Liverpool's soon to be confirmed signing Joao Carlos Teixeira has quiet the reputation to uphold after comming through Sporting Lisbon's talented academy which has produced stars such as Christiano Ronaldo, Nani and Luis Figo.

He has already shown he can score infront of the kop after scoring against Liverpool in the NextGen series game.

City now signing United players for oddjobs Those who felt that Owen Hargreaves would never be able to hold down a regular place in the Manchester City team can feel some what vindicated by the news that he's to be employed as a pitchside cameraman by the club. As if to reinforce his reputation for [.

Lots of websites are going 'black' today, Wikipedia for example, to protest against proposed new laws in the USA which will make everyone have to connect to the internet through AOL with all their family filters turned on.

I was considering going black to bemoan our transfer policy, general crapness, toilet queues at the stadium and 'The Wonder of You'.

This is a guest post from Arsenalbanter.com which is an interesting up-and-coming new Arsenal Blog. If you like this article take a visit and see what else they have to offer..... TEN PLAYERS THAT ARSENAL HAVE TO GO IMMEDIATELY Arsene Wenger has got an excellent reputation for nurturing youngsters from the Arsenal Academy or buying [.

RvP and David Cameron meet to mark the one year anniversary of football youth charity Street League, of which the Arsenal player is the new ambassador. Image: IAN WEST/AFP/Getty Images.

One of these men is effectively responsible for the reputation, economic stability and global perception of a vast European superpower.

Morning all, the dust has begun to settle a bit after Sunday's game against Swansea. We now have a week to take stock, regroup and prepare ourselves for the game against United on Sunday.

A lot has been said about the litany of injuries we've suffered, meaning players are being played out of position which affects our normal game and so on.

Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre insists any perception that Liverpool's handling of the Luis Suarez affair means they take a soft stance on racism is "totally and utterly rubbish".
The Reds have come in for criticism in recent weeks for the way they have behaved during Luis Suarez's unsuccessful defence against allegations he racially abused Manchester United's Patrice Evra.

Ravel Morrison's bad boy reputation is such that Sir Alex Ferguson is currently considering offloading one of the hottest talents to come through the Manchester United academy. Perhaps in a last-ditch attempt to prove he is growing-up, Morrison has shown that he does not like to see condiments being wasted and is determined to finish [.

The Philadelphia Union select Greg Jordan with the 32nd overall pick in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft.

Jordan is a defensive type of midfielder, making him the fourth player on the Union that can play in a central defensive midfield role (Brian Carroll, Gabriel Gomez and Amobi Okugo, as well). He is a good passer of the ball and works hard throughout the midfield, a lot like Carroll.

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With the 13th pick in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft, the Philadelphia Union selected UCLA striker Chandler Hoffman. The Hoff had 29 goals and 9 assists in three collegiate seasons, including an astounding 18 goals and 6 assists in 2011.

An impressive combine performance didn't help Hoffman, who dropped much further than expected.

Ex-Wimbledon hardman Vinnie Jones is putting his reputation to good use with this amusing advert for the British Heart Foundation. If you were wondering what to do if some geezer collapses in front of you, wonder no more. No kissing required.

The Ajax Experience x Sid Lee Architecture

Aside from my unwillingness to experience an angry pre-match speech from Frank de Boer, the new Ajax Experience museum is one of the freshest things I've seen.

The city is completely related to its club: Amsterdam is Ajax, Ajax is Amsterdam.

Liverpool are now concentrating their efforts on financing a new stadium in Stanley Park, where they have planning permission, rather than redevelop Anfield.
American owners Fenway Sports Group had been keen to renovate the current ground like they did at their baseball franchise, the Boston Red Sox.

Mirror: Why the FA's record means they can't be smug about Suarez and racism

Having been immersed in the goings-on at Anfield and the Old Bailey over the past few weeks, it feels as though the only word left in our vocabulary is "racism." Thankfully, if reluctantly, Liverpool decided against appealing Luis Suarez's ban, choosing to lay aside their grievances and limit further damage to the club's reputation.

If there was ever the slimmest chance that NB52 would return to Arsenal after his loan period at Sunderland...er, not now surely? Check this out from today's Newcastle Chronicle

Admittedly it was back in September but it is still a new revaltion and yet another indiscretion for a player who is doing his best to earn a reputation as a bit of a boy.

Luis Suarez stance risks Liverpool reputation Jason Roberts

Blackburn striker Jason Roberts says Liverpool could damage their reputation if they continue to insist Luis Suarez is not guilty of racist abuse.

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John Terry may sue Indian government, should probably focus on more important things...

As if sleeping around and shouting racist slurs weren't bad enough for John Terry's reputation, it appears the Indian government has been using a blurred image of Terry for anti-smoking warnings on cigarettes.

Luis Suarez defence damages Liverpool reputation Jason Roberts

Liverpool could damage their reputation if they continue to insist Luis Suarez is not guilty of racist abuse, says Blackburn striker Jason Roberts.

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Liverpool's blind loyalty to Luis Suárez leaves no room for contrition

Liverpool looked to have seen the light in not appealing against the verdict but club and player still refuse to accept they are in the wrong At last Liverpool have seen sense. At least that was the initial reaction when news broke that the club would not be appealing against the eight-match ban and £40,000 fine imposed on Luis Suárez for racially abusing Patrice Evra.

Liverpool and Luis Suárez statements in full

• Liverpool accuse FA of 'highly subjective' case against striker • Uruguayan says he is not guilty of racial abuse towards Evra Liverpool's statement |"It is our strongly held conviction that the Football Association and the panel it selected constructed a highly subjective case against Luis Suárez based on an accusation that was ultimately unsubstantiated.

Liverpool angrily decide not to appeal Suarez ban

Liverpool FC will not be appealing the 8-match ban imposed on Luis Suarez. Their announcement of this decision included further criticism of the FA and its panel but the club said it was for the best that they did not appeal.

Liverpool urged not to appeal Luis Suarez racism ban by Football Against Racism in Europe

Organisation chief executive Piara Powar welcomes the Football Association's published judgment on the incident and believes any appeal could damage the Reds' reputation

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