Mark Hughes sack as Man City manager

At last after dissappointed result, Mark Hughes sacked from Manchester City manager and being replaced by former Inter Milan manager Roberto Mancini. Hughes oversaw City's 4-3 victory over Sunderland on Saturday but he is thought to have known about his sacking before the game, and appeared emotional at the end of the match, apparently waving goodbye to the home supporters.

The statement read: "Manchester City Football Club can confirm the appointment, with immediate effect on a permanent contract, of Roberto Mancini and are also pleased to announce that Brian Kidd will join Roberto as assistant manager.

Khaldoon added: "A return of two wins in 11 Premier League games is clearly not in line with the targets that were agreed and set. [Owner] Sheikh Mansour and the Board felt that there was no evidence that the situation would fundamentally change.

"This is a particularly difficult announcement given the personal investment over the past 15 months on all sides and we would like to put on record our respect for and thanks to Mark Hughes and we wish him the best in his future career.”

Can Mancini really adopt with Premier League?

Dean Ashton retire

Most of us know that Dean Ashton, former England and West Ham player just retire in such a young age.
There are such a big pain that prevent him from playing football in such a high level. Just 26, the injury that he suffered while training with the England squad back in August 2006 can't be cure.

The former Crewe Alexandra youngster also revealed that he had known for months that he was going to have to retire following an aborted comeback attempt at the start of this season.

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Jermain Defoe, player of the week

Unbelieveable performance by Jermain Defoe in match against Wigan.
5 goal for a match. It is just magnificient..Defoe is now on cloud 9 (maybe even higher) having become only the 3rd player to net 5 goals in the same game in an EPL fixture..He is equals the Premier League record of Andy Cole and Alan Shearer for the most goals in a single match, as Spurs ran rings around a hapless Wigan side to record their biggest ever win in top-flight football.
Can he bags the Golden Boot for this season??

Toure had problems with Arsenal player. Who?

Manchester City defender Kolo Toure has said that he was desperate to leave Arsenal in the summer after falling out with a Gunners team-mate.

The 28-year-old told Eurogoals One to One: "I had problems with certain players at Arsenal, especially one, whose name I will not say because I don't want to feed the controversy.
didn't have much time on the pitch last year because I think there's a player who got the manager believing that he and I had no understanding on the field. That did surprise me hugely.

"I have never looked to put a spoke in anyone's wheel at all.

"My wish was to finish my career at Arsenal, but there are always banana skins."


Who's that player?? Ha haha.. I think most of you will know..

Carlo Cudicini accident

Carlo Cudicini, Totenham goalkeeper get injured in accident crash.The 36-year-old Italian suffered fractures to both of his wrists as well as damage to his pelvis and faces a lengthy recovery period, after riding his BMW motorcycle that having collided with a car in Walthamstow on Thursday morning.

Cudicini, who was with Chelsea for 10 years, arrived at Tottenham on a free transfer in January but has spent most of his time on the bench after failing to dislodge first-choice Heurelho Gomes.


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Lampard injury after training with England

It is bad news for Chelsea manager and fans.
Frank Lampard picked up an injury to his left thigh whilst training. It shows that Lampard will be out around two months. Lampard, could miss vital EPL games against Arsenal, Manchester City, Wolves and Everton as well as the final two games of the first stage of the Champions League.It has also been suggested that the club will claim his £151,000-a-week wages in compensation from the Football Association while he is sidelined.
Lampard has enjoyed one of the most injury-free careers of any player in the modern era, although he did suffer from a thigh injury in the 2007-08 season.

Robinho , will he stays?

There's a big rumour that Robinho will go to Barca.Barcelona president Joan Laporta has revealed that the club will look to add to their squad in January if coach Pep Guardiola believes that new players are required.Barcelona president Joan Laporta has revealed that the club will look to add to their squad in January if coach Pep Guardiola believes that new players are required.Barcelona will seek a cut-price £22million move for Manchester City forward Robinho.

There is a growing confidence within the Nou Camp that they have the upper hand in negotiations with City, though Eastlands boss Mark Hughes insists his record signing is going nowhere.


How this transfer saga ? Let's wait and see.. It look like a joke for Robinho.. Before he talk that he want to build City but now want to go Barca.. WTH..

Chelsea vs Manchester United

Big battle. Who will win??

Will Carlo Ancelotti smile or Alex Ferguson back happily to Old Trafford?
Both United and Chelsea have played some good football this season.Ancelotti has a good record against Sir Alex, with the two managers meeting each other in the Champions' League Semi finals in the 2007-08 edition when the former was the boss at AC Milan. The affair ended with the Italian having the last laugh, knocking United out on a 5-3 aggregate score line.
Watch it on Sunday 08 Nov 2009 at 16.00 pm ( England time)..

Will the winner become Barclays Premier League champion??

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Nemanja Vidic back to bolster defence for MU.

Arsenal better than Totenham

Robbie Keane and Harry Redknapp now will think what they said before.

Redknap have said before that Arsenal won't win the Premier League but now Spurs beaten easily at Emirates Stadium 3 - 0 ..
Redknapp said he will look to profit from an attacking Arsenal side's overexposed defence when he goes in search of Spurs' first league win against their rivals in a decade.

Yeah, I'm Arsenal fans and now Redknapp must think before do some statement.. He must established their team first before commenting on Wenger team..

Darren Bent goal with Ballon help

Liverpool lose again. Now they lose to Sunderland with Darren Bent controversial goal.Bent's eighth goal of the season came when his shot was deflected past goalkeeper Pepe Reina by a red beach ball which had been thrown onto the pitch, although referee Mike Jones had little option but to award the goal.

But overall, Liverpool deserve defeat. Without their two megastars, Torres and Gerrard they are nothing...


Watch the game highlight before they remove it..

Wenger must win this season

The Arsenal hierarchy have warned manager Arsene Wenger that they expect the Premier League club to end their four-year trophy drought this season.

Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis said: "It's absolutely our ambition to win a trophy this year. I couldn't be more clear on that. Second, third or fourth isn't good enough. We want to win something - this season - and we believe we have the squad to do that."

Wenger's last trophy came in 2005 when the Gunners beat Manchester United in a penalty shoot-out to win the FA Cup. Despite consistently finishing in the top four places in the league and reaching the Champions League and Carling Cup final Arsenal have not laid their hands on any silverware since.

Wenger has always given the excuse that he is developing a young team but Gazidis insists it is time to deliver.

"We have created and developed a team playing fantastic football," the 45-year-old told the Star on Sunday. "It's wonderful to watch and very exciting at times. We've spoken about the group's potential. Now - and by now I mean this season - it's very important for us to focus strongly on winning something for the fans. They deserve it."
- Soccernet

" Will this become last season for Wenger?? "

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Robert Green sees red

England goalkeeper became the first England goalkeeper to be sent off . Green was dismissed for a professional foul just 15 minutes into what turned out to be one of the worst defensive performances in Capello's time in charge.England went on to lose 1-0 by the Ukraine.

Highlight from Ukraine vs England

Bellamy hits United fans

Bellamy escape FA punishment after The FA launched an investigation after Manchester City striker Bellamy shoved his hand into the face of a fan who invaded the Old Trafford pitch.Bellamy appeared to push the fan in the face as stewards were leading him off the field. City manager Mark Hughes defended the Welshman, insisting he acted in self-defense.

Watch video Craig Bellamy hits United fans..


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Congrats for Owen coz give winning goal for MU derby..
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United win Manchester derby, Hughes feel robbed 2 point

Michael Owen snatched victory for United with a goal almost six minutes into injury time in one of the most dramatic Manchester derbies.

Result :- Man Utd 4 Man City 3
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Hughes was furious that the referee, Martin Atkinson, allowed the game to continue for so long after the fourth official signalled four minutes of added time and his anger was exacerbated by Ferguson's provocative remarks, the United manager claiming his team should have won 6-0 before belittling Manchester City even further.

Adebayor stamp on Van Persie clips

Adebayor angered former team-mate Robin van Persie when appearing to stamp on his opponent, with the Dutchman releasing a statement following the game which accused the City striker of "mindless and malicious" behaviour.
And his celebrate that cause problem for his next game


Greater Manchester police, however, have blamed Adebayor for the chain of events that led to a steward being knocked unconscious.

"The player's goal celebration caused the opposition fans to be aggravated and there was a crowd surge," a police spokesman said. "One of the objects that were thrown caught a steward and knocked him out. It's the decision of the club, the ground security and the FA now whether they want to take the incident any further, but it must have been quite horrific for all the stewards at the time."

Money give the results

Now, Manchester City beat Arsenal 4 -2 . It is make them the big teams in BPL now.
Now, who said money can make good result?? I think City will become big four or maybe a champions.


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Manchester City underlined their Big Four credentials by thrashing Arsenal 4-2 at Eastlands on a high-scoring day of Premier League action. Kolo Toure and Emmanuel Adebayor both lined up against their old side but it was their former team-mate Manuel Almunia who was responsible for the opening goal. Gareth Barry swung in a 20th minute free-kick and Micah Richards' header hit the post, then Almunia's head and finally the back of the net. Arsenal were the better team for the rest of the first half but it wasn't until midway through the second period that the equaliser arrived.

Robin van Persie was fed by Tomas Rosicky and the Dutch forward jinked past Joleon Lescott before firing a searing low effort past Shay Given in the City goal. Arsenal looked the more likely to grab the next goal, but with 15 minutes left City retook the lead through a neat effort from Craig Bellamy and this unleashed a torrent of goals in a thrilling finale. First, Adebayor added the third with a bullet of a header from Shaun Wright-Phillips' cross, before Wright-Phillips himself made it four shortly after with a neat chip over Almunia after being sent through by Bellamy. Rosicky pulled one back in the closing stages but the hosts hung on to seal a significant win, though one that was marred by Adebayor's decision to run the length of the pitch to celebrate his goal in front of Arsenal fans.

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I'm no fans of City but it is truly that spending is important to get result.. I don't know why Arsenal just stick on youth policy and not spending.. Maybe they will down this season..

Let's wait and see if they will beat Red Devils next.

Hull sign Vennegoor of Hesselink

Hull City have signed Dutch striker Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink, who was released by Celtic at the end of the Scottish Premier League season, on a two-year deal.
The 30-year-old Dutchman has been allowed to join the Tigers as he was out of contract after leaving former club Celtic at the end of the last campaign.
The former PSV Eindhoven striker spent three seasons in the Scottish Premier League where he scored 38 goals in 80 appearances.

Who is Vennegoor of Hesselink

Personal information
Full name Johannes Vennegoor of Hesselink
Date of birth 7 November 1978 (1978-11-07) (age 30)
Place of birth Oldenzaal, Netherlands
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Playing position Striker
Club information
Current club Hull City
Number 29

His goal clip

UEFA charge Eduardo for dive

Eduardo Da Silva faces a suspension after UEFA charged the Arsenal striker with 'deceiving the referee' during the Gunners' Champions League victory against Celtic on Wednesday.

Gordon Smith, the chief executive of the Scottish FA, had said on Thursday that the Croatia international should be banned, a stance that UEFA president Michel Platini echoed.

The Gunners won the second leg of their knockout tie 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium to wrap up a 5-1 aggregate success, but several Celtic players were unhappy when Eduardo won and converted a 28th-minute penalty to open the scoring after an incident involving Artur Boruc.


Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has reacted furiously to the news that UEFA have charged striker Eduardo with 'deceiving the referee' during the Champions League victory over Celtic in midweek.

However, Wenger is angry that his player now appears to have been labelled as a 'diver'.

Fergie gives flops to Owen

ALEX FERGUSON has leapt to the defence of strike flops Michael Owen and Dimitar Berbatov.

The Manchester United boss said: "Michael could do with a goal. He had two chances on Wednesday at Burnley and should have scored them. He knows that".
"His movement and positional play in the last third is very good. We are just waiting on that goal."

Neither Owen or Berbatov have netted this season, with the Bulgarian slammed by fans for a lack of effort.

Yet Fergie, who faces Wigan today, said: "It is his style rather than the effect he has on the game. I'm particularly happy with him."

- The Sun

Ha ha ha.. Can Owen bring back the reputation he got at Liverpool or he just flop and recommend to retired?

Liverpool sign Sotirios Kyrgiakos

Greece international Sotirios Kyrgiakos has completed his transfer to Liverpool and signed a two-year contract.

The 30-year-old has agreed a two-year contract at Anfield and is likely to be thrusted into the first team squad immediately, as Martin Skrtel and Daniel Agger struggle with injuries.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez snapped up Kyrgiakos for £2million, and said of his latest signing: "He has had experience in Scotland with Rangers, and in Germany with Eintracht Frankfurt as well as with the Greek national side. He is strong and good in the air, and we were looking for experience and he is the perfect answer."

Who is Sotirios Kyrgiakos
Personal information
Full name Sotirios Kyrgiakos
Date of birth 23 July 1979 (1979-07-23) (age 30)
Place of birth Trikala, Greece
Height 1.92 m (6 ft 3+1⁄2 in)
Playing position Centre back
Club information
Current club Liverpool

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Good from Rafa.. A tall defender.. Maybe will help on aerial ability

Why Mu beaten by Burnley

A very shocked result this week...
How can a champion lost to newly promoted team Burnley..??

Burnley beat Manchester United 1 -0
A stunning goal from Robbie Blake handed newly promoted Burnley a famous 1-0 Premier League victory against champions Manchester United at Turf Moor.The goal came in the 19th minute after a spell of sustained pressure from Burnley resulted in the ball dropping for Blake after Evra’s clearance and the forward fired a magnificent volley past Ben Foster and into the top corner.




Owen play in starting eleven but he can't help his team to get goals.. Another disappointing contribution.

BPL Match 16/8/09

Let's see the game on 16th August 09

Full time
Manchester United vs Birmingham City 1- 0 (1- 0 )
Rooney 34
A great display by United. 3 point deserve . The champions weren't at their best, but they are off to a winning start thanks to a first half goal from Wayne Rooney.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool
Assou-Ekotto 44 Gerrard 55
Bassong 59

Red lost in 1st match. It is not good result to win the title

Premier League 2009-2010 official Ball

What an exciting match last night..Almost matches get the goal. Maybe one of the reason because the new ball. The ball from Nike called Nike Total 90 Ascente ball.
It give advantage to striker because the accuracy and flight of the ball. The new ball has a polyester support fabric structure with a micro textured suface (to increase accuracy and ball control), a 3-layer premium constuction (to increase range and velocity), a performance graphi (to increase tracking anywhere on the pitch) and a 360 degree sweet spot (for increased consistency).




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BPL Match 15/8/09

Full time
Chelsea vs Hull 2 - 1 ( 1 - 1)
Drogba 37 Hunt 28
Drogba 90
Good 1st match result for Carlo Ancelotti. A class performance from Drogba as goal scoring poacher..Watch clips before youtube remove it



First Half

Aston Villa vs Wigan 0- 2 (0 -1 )
Rodalega 31
Koumas 56
What happen to Villa. They can't score goal. A man of match display by Titus Bramble to avoid Villa striker to score

Blackburn Rovers vs Manchester City 0- 2 (0- 1)
Adebayor 3
Ireland 90
A good starter for richest club in BPL.. Good debut for Adebayor too..

Bolton Wanderers vs Sunderland 0 1 ( 0 1)
Bent 5
A goal debut from Darrent Bent make home frustrated..

Portsmouth vs Fulham 0 1 (0 1)
Zamora 13
A lose from Portsmouth. Best play for Fulham .

Stoke City vs Burnley 2 0 ( 2- 0)
Shawcross 19
Jordan (og) 33
A bad debut for Burnley.. But it is too early for them..

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs West Ham United 0 2
Noble 22
Upson
Defeat for another newcomer.. Not good

Everton vs Arsenal (First Half 1 6)
Saha 90 Denilson 26
Vermaelean 37
Gallas 41
Fabregas 48, 69
Eduardo 88

What a game.. Shock result .. I think Arsenal know how to score now .. Can they consistent?


Updating every game..

Match previews - Sat 15th August

Chelsea v Hull City
Carlo Anceloti debut. I think there's no upset on this game .
Predict : Chelsea win

Aston Villa v Wigan
Villa without Barry. Can they win this game without their former captain..
Predict : Villa still win

Blackburn v Man City
Wow.. The big spending City will show whether the million spending is worthy
Predict : City win for sure

Bolton v Sunderland
The mid team. Bolton have advantage played at their home but I don't think they're good enough..
Predict : Draw..

Portsmouth v Fulham
Portsmouth without their star that been sold . Crouch and Johnson.
Predict :- Fulham away win

Stoke v Burnley
Don't know about Burnley strength
Predict : Narrow win for Stoke

Everton v Arsenal
It is the big games for this week.. No big spending for this top clubs but can they catch top 4 ??
Predict :- Everton win

Birmingham City sign up Vignal

Birmingham City have swooped for French defender Gregory Vignal from FC Lens.

The left-back, 28, has penned a one year contract with the option for an extra 12 months, subject to the completion of a medical.

Vignal, who has played in the Premier League with Liverpool, impressed for Blues as a triallist during last weekend's 0-0 draw against Sporting Gijon at St. Andrews

Who is Gregory Vignal?

ull name Grégory Vignal
Date of birth July 19, 1981 (1981-07-19) (age 28)
Place of birth Montpellier, France
Height 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in)
Playing position Defender
Club information
Current club Birmingham
Number 27

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Portsmouth sign Vanden Borre

Portsmouth have completed the loan signing of Belgium international Anthony Vanden Borre. The versatile midfielder, who won his 18th cap against the Czech Republic on Wednesday, has joined the south coast club on a one-year loan deal from Italian side Genoa.

Pompey will have an option to buy the 21-year-old who is comfortable at right-back as well as on the right side of midfield.

Who is Vanden Borre
Personal information
Full name Anthony Vanden Borre
Date of birth 24 October 1987 (1987-10-24) (age 21)
Place of birth Likasi, Zaire
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Playing position Right back
Club information
Current club Portsmouth
(on loan from Genoa

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David Bentley Charged With Drunk Driving

Hm.. underated Totenham midfield, David Bentley charged with drunk driving.. It's not good for him ..

Speaking to Spurs' official website, he's moved to issue a statement in the aftermath of the incident.

"I should like to apologize to my club and the supporters for my actions, which led to my car accident last night and my subsequent charge," the 24-year-old states.

"I fully appreciate that as a professional footballer I have a duty to behave in a reputable and responsible manner. I am thankful that nobody was injured in the accident."

Bentley, who has been out of favour at White Hart Lane, issued an apology via the club's website, but is still likely to be fined for his actions.

Oo.. the transfer to Villa is quiet now. ANybody know the status??

Will Fabregas go to Barca

Barcelona have been given the green light to make an approach to Arsenal for Cesc Fabregas, according to a report.

The Blaugrana have set their sights on re-signing the midfielder who left them to join the Gunners six years ago, and believe that they have just a week to put a deal in place.

Arsenal take on Celtic in the Champions League qualifiers on August 18, and the Catalan giants want to tempt manager Arsene Wenger into selling before then to stop Fabregas from playing and therefore becoming cup-tied.

If he does appear in the first leg of the European encounter, Barca will be forced to forget about signing him, so an offer is due to be made this week, El Mundo Deportivo believe.

A phone call to the representatives of the playmaker saw Barcelona encouraged to make a move. They were supposedly told that Cesc would like the idea of returning to the Blaugrana if Arsenal could be persuaded.

But Wenger is unlikely to willingly let another key player go after a summer that has already seen him lose Emmanuel Adebayor and Kolo Toure.

A fee of €40 million or €50m will be required to give Barcelona a chance of signing the playmaker, especially as Wenger is not interested in the likes of Eidur Gudjohnsen in part exchange.
- Goal.com

For me it is unanswered.. But it not good for Cesc. If he join Barca he must compete with Iniesta, Xavi and maybe Mascherano.. I think he must take a season at Arsenal first.. It is not best for him to go.. Arsenal not fear to leave it,.. Wilshere and Meridia can replace him.
I hope Cesc not go.. Take your time.. Don't leave BPL please..

Chelsea win Charity Shield 09

Result
Chelsea 2 Manchester United 2
- Carvalho 52 Nani 10
- Lampard 71 Rooney 90



Nani scores first goal


Carvalho celebrate the equaliser


Lampard scores with his trademark shooting


Rooney keep MU still live on last minute

Full time..
A penalty been decided and the winner is :-

Lampard X Gigs 0
Ballack X Carrick X
Drogba X Evra 0
Kalou X

Chelsea win penalty : 4 - 1

Goal:

Watch before youtube remove it.

Good game for this top 2 teams.. I think MU not miss Ronaldo and Tevez..

Liverpool Sign Alberto Aquilani

Liverpool have today confirmed the capture of Italian international midfielder Alberto Aquilani from Roma, with the Reds' official website confirming that the player has signed a five-year contract.

The 25-year-old is currently recovering from an operation on an ankle injury, and is expected to be fit in around four to eight weeks time.

Who is Alberto Aquilani

Personal information
Full name Alberto Aquilani
Date of birth 7 July 1984 (age 25)
Place of birth Rome, Italy
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Playing position Central Midfielder
Club information
Current club Liverpool



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Charity Shield

Yeah... The season will begin soon..
Opening with Charity Shield between Premier League champion , Manchester United vs FA Cup winner, Chelsea


My Predict :
MU 1 Chelsea 2

Jack Wilshere, talented Gunners

Jack Wilshere, Arsenal young promising stars shine in Emirates Cup.. A powerful attacking midfielder, whose vision and ability to run directly at defences have evoked comparison with a young Paul Gascoigne.


Who is Jack Wilshere
Personal information
Full name : Jack Andrew Wilshere
Date of birth : 1 January 1992 (1992-01-01) (age 17)
Place of birth Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England
Height : 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)[1]
Playing position :Attacking midfielder
Club information
Current club : Arsenal
Number : 19

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Sir Bobby Robson passed away

Former England manager Sir Bobby Robson has passed away this morning at the age of 76, having finally lost a long battle against cancer.He holds a special place in English football as both the most successful national team manager since World Cup-winning Sir Alf Ramsey, and its most successful coaching export at club level.

Most closely associated in his homeland with Newcastle United, Ipswich Town and the Three Lions, Robson won huge respect and acclaim on the continent for his work at PSV in Holland, Sporting and Porto in Portugal, and Barcelona in Spain. As a result, despite the Geordie roots of which he was so proud, Sir Bobby defied the image of the insular Englishman, and was an influence on the careers of the magical Brazilian pair Romario and Ronaldo, as well as being the man who nurtured Jose Mourinho's rise to prominence as a coach.



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Kolo Toure close to Manchester City

Rich club, Manchester City close in signing Arsenal defender, Kolo Toure..
Arsenal managerArsene Wenger has confirmed Kolo Toure could be on his way to Manchester City as the clubs haggle over a fee for the Ivorian.Toure has spent seven years at Arsenal and is the only remaining member of Wenger's squad to have played in the Invicibles campaign of 2003/4.
The Eastlands club have made significant moves to strengthen their defence in the transfer window and after failing to lure Chelsea captain John Terry to Manchester have focused on signing the Gunners centre-back.

Sky Sports News reports that a fee in the region of £16 million is close to being agreed between the two clubs and that a deal could be completed by Friday.

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Vieira back again to EPL

Inter Milan's former Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira wants to join Tottenham Hotspur and would be a great role model, said manager Harry Redknapp.

Vieira played 406 games for Arsenal in nine seasons, winning three league titles and three FA Cups, and it would be a major surprise for the fans of both clubs if he joined Spurs.

The Spurs manager believes Vieira still has a lot to offer and it would be a real coup if he could sign him.

Is it true or not. Let's wait and see. There's a couple of weeks before the league begin

Sunderland sign Lorik Cana

Sunderland have signed former Marseille captain Lorik Cana on a four-year contract, the Albanian international is Steve Bruce’s third summer signing following the arrivals of Paulo Da Silva and Fraizer Campbell.

Cana established himself as one of the most important cogs in the Marseille side last season as they came so close to securing the Ligue 1 title, which was eventually won by Bordeaux. The 25-year-old midfielder joined OM from PSG at the start of the 2005/2006 season.

Good signing from Steve Bruce

Gianfranco Zola plays for West Ham

The son of West Ham United manager Gianfranco Zola made his first appearance for a club XI last night, during a 3-2 victory over Thurrock.

Andrea Zola, an 18-year-old midfielder who operates on the left hand side, played the first 45 minutes for a team largely consisting of youth team players, before being replaced by Simone Bezzicherri.

MU without Ronaldo

What happened next season?? Manchester United without Cristiano Ronaldo.. It is sad to know that the best player in the world not in EPL anymore.. We will missed him especially on this :-

1. Who's the free kick taker?? I don't know who is expert on this deadball situation. Ryan Giggs is not in his prime..
2. Goals from header. Who will win the header?? Berbatov?? He is far from CR..
3. Footskill. I think he is the best. There's no replacement.. Maybe Nani want to follow his colleagues.. But can he??
4. No more diving act.. As we know CR is best to get penalty..

So what will make you missed CR??

No Gunners for Chamakh

Marouane Chamakh has resigned himself to missing out on a big-money move to Arsenal.
The Bordeaux striker has been strongly linked with a move to the Gunners all summer, and was rumoured to be seen by Arsene Wenger as the ideal replacement for Emmanuel Adebayor, who joined Manchester City last week.

But the 25-year-old has all but given up on a dream move to the Emirate.He also said that Arsenal is his dream team but that talks are not advanced enough and that he will be just as happy if he ends up at Sunderland or Blackburn.He wants Arsenal but if they don’t move fast enough he will end up at either Blackburn or Sunderland.

Owen first goal for Man Utd

Debut for Michael Owen and he score. The friendly game match between Manchester United vs Malaysia held at Bukit Jalil Stadium. That goal also condem Malaysia hope to win the game.Owen showed the scoring instinct Ferguson knew he had when he made his shock decision to buy the former Liverpool star last month.Ferguson confirmed Owen is likely to start Monday's re-arranged game against the same opposition along with Federico Macheda as he tries to ensure all his forwards are fit for the start of the new season.

However, Owen could not have had a better start to his United career after his shock signing for the Red Devils.

Xabi ALonso to Madrid

Too many rumors about Liverpool and Spanish midfielder..
Real Madrid bidding to sign Xabi but Liverpool try to holding with high tag price.It's report that the Reds won't sell Xabi lower than €35 .. Xabi however looked interest to move back to Spain after settle in ENgland about 4-5 years..

Let's see the Saga.. BUt it is sad for BPL if Xabi go away.. He is one of the best holding midfield in 2008/2009 season which helped Liverpool in 2nd position...

Arsenal sell Adebayor

Latest news, Emmanuel Adebayor will transfer to Manchester City..The Togo international appears to be moving closer to a move to City..The 25-year-old striker, who has also been linked with AC Milan and Chelsea, had a disappointing season last term but he scored 24 Premier League goals during the 2007/08 season and that is the form Hughes is hoping the forward can recapture
As Emmanuel Adebayor edges closer to a move away from Arsenal, Arsene Wenger is lining up Marouane Chamakh as his replacement.
Adebayor is expected to move to Manchester City for around €23million, and according to FourFourTwo, Wenger is set to spend around €8million of that on Chamakh.

Hope that this is the best decision from Wenger..

Liverpool sign Mavinga

Liverpool have signed French left-back Chris Mavinga from Paris St Germain.

Mavinga, 18, can also play in the centre of defence and has represented his country at under-18 level.The Reds reportedly fought off competition from Premier League rivals Arsenal in order to secure the defender's signature.

Mavinga becomes the second young French player to join the ranks at Anfield, David Ngog being the first during last summer.

Will he will replace Jamie Carragher in future?? Let's wait and see.

Zhirkov move to BPL

Chelsea have completed the signing of Russian international Yuri Zhirkov from CSKA Moscow for a reported £18m fee.

The 25-year-old completed his medical in London on Monday and has agreed a four-year deal, believed to be worth £80,000-a-week.

Zhirkov, who was hugely impressive at Euro 2008, can play on the left wing or at left-back and was given a ringing endorsement by temporary Blues boss Guus Hiddink, who has since returned to his job as coach of the Russian national team.

Former Manchester United and Everton winger Andrei Kanchelskis, famed for his direct running and mazy dribbling style, believes Chelsea's first major transfer of the summer; Yuri Zhirkov, will make a big impact in the Premier League.
He further stated that his settling-in period could be as effective and productive as Andrey Arshavin's at Arsenal, providing he first tackles the complexities of the English language

Chelsea sign Daniel Sturridge from Man City

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of striker Daniel Sturridge on a four-year contract.

The 19-year-old starlet has joined Carlo Ancelotti's side after Manchester City continued to stockpile strikers with the signing of Roque Santa Cruz.

WHo is Dean Sturridge
Personal information
Full name Dean Constantine Sturridge
Date of birth July 26, 1973 (1973-07-26) (age 35)
Place of birth Birmingham, England
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Playing position Striker
Current CLub : Chelsea

Michael Owen to Manchester United

Who?? Owen set to join MU?? Is it true??

Michael Owen has been heavily linked with a shock move to Manchester United according to The Guardian.

It is said that the injury prone striker has had his services called upon to provide goals for the Red Devils in the wake of the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez - all pending a medical at Old Trafford.

Reports say that Owen is currently holding talks with the Premier League champions as both parties move to complete one of the most unexpected transfers in English football history.

The 29-year-old's glittering career looked to be all but over as previous transfer speculation had linked him to teams in the lower half of the league, but the former England international's luck seems to have changed.

The transfer is likely to spark much controversy amongst United fans, however, a footballing figurehead such as Sir Alex Ferguson is sure to be unfazed as he looks to rebuild his attacking force.

Stephen Crawford, Goal.com

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New Manchester United striker Michael Owen insists he is fighting fit and his injury-plagued past should not be a concern to fans of his new club.
The 29-year-old has signed a two-year deal with the Premier League champions after swift negotiations which lasted less than 48 hours.

A chequered history with injuries - hamstring problems at Liverpool, knee ligament issues at Newcastle - was thought to have deterred most of England's top clubs from considering signing the out-of-contract striker but United manager Sir Alex Ferguson had no hesitation in taking what most consider a risk.

But Owen believes his new boss was right not to be frightened off by reams of medical notes detailing exactly why he had spent much of his four-year spell on Tyneside on the sidelines.
Source :- soccernet.com

I don't think Owen success at MU.. His prime is over.. He is full of injury.. DOn't sign him Fergie

Arsenal want Benzema?

Arsenal are reported to be in the race to sign Lyon striker Karim Benzema, as they look to replace Emmanuel Adebayor should he leave for AC Milan this summer.The highly-rated Benzema has been linked with Manchester United for the past six months, but the News of the World claim that the striker is now subject of interest from Arsene Wenger.


Who is Karim Benzema
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Full name Karim Benzema
Date of birth 19 December 1987 (1987-12-19) (age 21)
Place of birth Lyon, France
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)[1]
Playing position Striker
Club information
Current club Olympique Lyonnais
Number 10

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Sergio Aguero come to Manchester United

Manchester United interest on Atletico Madrid striker, Sergio Aguero . There's rumours that Manchester United are reportedly ready to pay €60 million to sign Sergio Aguero from Atletico Madrid this summer.

Who is Sergio Aguero
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Full name Sergio Leonel Agüero del Castillo[1]
Date of birth 2 June 1988 (1988-06-02) (age 21)
Place of birth Quilmes, Argentina
Height 1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in)[1]
Playing position Second striker
Club information
Current club Atlético Madrid
Number 10

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