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Wenger Conciliatory Over Van Persie

Wenger Conciliatory Over Van Persie

ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger has softened his stance on Robin van Persie's participation in Holland's friendly against Turkey next week by admitting the striker could play 45 minutes in order to help him regain his fitness. 13 Nov 2010
Fletcher Urges End to Away Draws

Fletcher Urges End to Away Draws

DARREN Fletcher has told his Manchester United team-mates it is time to end the succession of draws that has halted their progress this term. 13 Nov 2010
Blues Missing Key Pair

Blues Missing Key Pair

CHELSEA will be without Frank Lampard and Michael Essien through injury and suspension respectively when they host Sunderland in the Barclays Premier League on Sunday. 13 Nov 2010
New Owners Impressed Reina

New Owners Impressed Reina

LIVERPOOL goalkeeper Jose Reina was happy to commit himself to the club after being impressed by owner John Henry's vision of the future. 13 Nov 2010
Rooney on the Mend, Say United

Rooney on the Mend, Say United

MANCHESTER United are preparing to welcome Wayne Rooney back from his American jaunt, believing their star striker will soon be ready for action. 13 Nov 2010
Trio Back In Spain Squad

Trio Back In Spain Squad

Fernando Torres, Xavi and Cesc Fabregas have returned to the Spain squad for next week's friendly with Portugal in Lisbon. 13 Nov 2010
Sasa Looks To Cap Off Week

Sasa Looks To Cap Off Week

SASA Ognenovski has already enjoyed a successful few days with a call up into the Socceroos squad and now he's hungry for Champions League honours as well with club side Seongnam Ilhwa. 13 Nov 2010
Returning Duo Both Included By Holland

Returning Duo Both Included By Holland

ROBIN van Persie and Mark van Bommel have both been confirmed in the Holland squad for the friendly against Turkey after the pair recovered from injuries. 12 Nov 2010
Serie A Stars to Strike

Serie A Stars to Strike

ITALY'S top-flight players announced today they will go on strike following a breakdown in negotiations between the Lega Calcio and the players´ union on a new collective bargaining agreement. 12 Nov 2010
Spurs Struggling With Injuries

Spurs Struggling With Injuries

TOTTENHAM could have an entire team out injured and only one fit striker for tomorrow's Barclays Premier League game with Blackburn. 12 Nov 2010
Quartet Could Return for Reds

Quartet Could Return for Reds

LIVERPOOL manager Roy Hodgson is hopeful of having his squad bolstered by a number of players returning from injury for tomorrow's clash at Stoke. 12 Nov 2010
Mancini Happy With City

Mancini Happy With City

ROBERTO Mancini has admitted he would be delighted if the Premier League season ended right now. 12 Nov 2010
Coyle - No Pressure to Sell Key Duo

Coyle - No Pressure to Sell Key Duo

BOLTON manager Owen Coyle insists he is not under pressure to sell Gary Cahill and Johan Elmander in the January transfer window. 12 Nov 2010
Football Pitch No Place for Punches

Football Pitch No Place for Punches

BRITISH super-middleweight boxing champion Paul Smith admits even he would have been proud of Joey Barton's punch on Morten Gamst Pedersen - but insists it had no place on a football pitch. 12 Nov 2010
Lavicka's First Half Lament

Lavicka's First Half Lament

SYDNEY FC boss Vitezslav Lavicka said his side had been made to pay for their opening 45 minutes at Skilled Park as the visitors crashed to a 3-1 defeat against Gold Coast United. 12 Nov 2010
Martinez Supports Holloway Stance

Martinez Supports Holloway Stance

WIGAN manager Roberto Martinez has given his full backing to Blackpool counterpart Ian Holloway in the growing row over team selection. 12 Nov 2010
Fifa Meeting to Discuss World Cup Votes Probe

Fifa Meeting to Discuss World Cup Votes Probe

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has summoned members of the executive committee to a special meeting next Friday to decide on any action following the hearing into corruption and collusion allegations. 12 Nov 2010
Shawcross Returns for Stoke

Shawcross Returns for Stoke

STOKE defender Ryan Shawcross is back in contention for tomorrow's Barclays Premier League visit of Liverpool after serving a suspension. 12 Nov 2010
Problems Mount for Villa

Problems Mount for Villa

ASTON Villa are likely to have eight first-team squad members unavailable for tomorrow's Barclays Premier League clash with Manchester United. 12 Nov 2010
Beckenbauer Left Fifa Role for Family

Beckenbauer Left Fifa Role for Family

FRANZ Beckenbauer has explained why he has decided to step down from FIFA's Executive Committee next year, saying he does not want to miss out on seeing his children grow up. 12 Nov 2010
McCarthy Sweating on Injured Trio

McCarthy Sweating on Injured Trio

WOLVES boss Mick McCarthy will check on a trio of players injured against Arsenal in midweek before finalising his side for tomorrow's Barclays Premier League clash with Bolton. 12 Nov 2010