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Nurnberg Looking Forward To Derby

Nurnberg Looking Forward To Derby

NURNBERG will head to Bavarian rivals Bayern Munich in a confident mood next weekend after opening up a two-point gap over their neighbours thanks to a 3-1 win over Cologne yesterday. 8 Nov 2010
Hargreaves May Have Been Anxious

Hargreaves May Have Been Anxious

SIR Alex Ferguson has hinted there may be a mental explanation for the latest setback in Owen Hargreaves' injury-ravaged career. 8 Nov 2010
Davies Hoping For Another England Call

Davies Hoping For Another England Call

BOLTON striker Kevin Davies believes it would be "absolutely amazing" if he retained his place in the England squad. 8 Nov 2010
Gyan Gets Sunderland Smiling Again

Gyan Gets Sunderland Smiling Again

THE smile on Asamoah Gyan's face was a broad as those in the stands as Sunderland launched the healing process with victory over Stoke. 8 Nov 2010
Lennon Hints At Changing Record-Breakers

Lennon Hints At Changing Record-Breakers

NEIL Lennon is ready to make immediate changes to the Celtic side which created a Scottish Premier League record with their 9-0 thrashing of Aberdeen at Parkhead. 8 Nov 2010
Smith Satisfied - That's Official

Smith Satisfied - That's Official

RANGERS manager Walter Smith insists he had no complaints about the performance of referee Craig Thomson despite having a goal disallowed and conceding a penalty against St Mirren. 8 Nov 2010
McCarthy Bitter After Last-Gasp Defeat

McCarthy Bitter After Last-Gasp Defeat

MICK McCarthy admitted the vintage post-match drink served up by Sir Alex Ferguson last night tasted more like vinegar after Manchester United had completed another of their great escapes. 8 Nov 2010
Hughton Hails Matchwinner Carroll

Hughton Hails Matchwinner Carroll

CHRIS Hughton maintained there was never any question of Andy Carroll not leading the Newcastle attack at Arsenal today, where the striker added to his England claims by heading a late first-half winner at Emirates Stadium. 8 Nov 2010
Ranieri Dedicates Derby Win To Totti

Ranieri Dedicates Derby Win To Totti

ROMA coach Claudio Ranieri dedicated Sunday's 2-0 win over Lazio in the Eternal City derby to suspended Francesco Totti. 8 Nov 2010
Torres Double Stuns Chelsea

Torres Double Stuns Chelsea

FERNANDO Torres produced a striker's masterclass to score twice as Liverpool inflicted only a second defeat of the season on EPL leaders Chelsea winning 2-0 at Anfield. 8 Nov 2010
City To Appeal Balotelli Dismissal

City To Appeal Balotelli Dismissal

ROBERTO Mancini confirmed Manchester City will be appealing against referee Lee Probert's decision to send off match-winner Mario Balotelli in their 2-0 victory over West Brom at the Hawthorns. 8 Nov 2010
Dortmund Extend Points Lead

Dortmund Extend Points Lead

BORUSSIA Dortmund extended their lead at the top of the Bundesliga to four points and collected their sixth straight away victory by winning 4-0 at 10-man Hannover this afternoon. 8 Nov 2010
Torres: Best Yet To Come

Torres: Best Yet To Come

LIVERPOOL striker Fernando Torres has warned Premier League defenders he is still not yet back to his best despite two brilliantly-taken goals securing victory over Chelsea at Anfield. 8 Nov 2010
Fergie Admires His Depleted Team

Fergie Admires His Depleted Team

Sir Alex Ferguson heaped praise on his injury-ravaged Manchester United team today for marking his 24th anniversary as manager with a 2-1 win over Wolves. 7 Nov 2010
Houllier Brands Carew 'Stupid'

Houllier Brands Carew 'Stupid'

Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier turned on Norwegian striker John Carew by labelling the player 'stupid' after their 1-1 draw at Fulham. 7 Nov 2010
Holloway: We Look Like We Belong

Holloway: We Look Like We Belong

Blackpool manager Ian Holloway believes his team are now playing as if they belong in the Barclays Premier League. 7 Nov 2010
Bruce Pleased With Response

Bruce Pleased With Response

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce was delighted with his players as they went some way to making amends for their derby drubbing by seeing off Stoke. 7 Nov 2010
Grant Unhappy With Ref Display

Grant Unhappy With Ref Display

West Ham manager Avram Grant hit out at referee Michael Oliver after his side surrendered a two-goal lead in the 2-2 draw at Birmingham. 7 Nov 2010
FA Cup Wrap: Dover Haunt Hessenthaler

FA Cup Wrap: Dover Haunt Hessenthaler

Dover came back to haunt Andy Hessenthaler as 10-man Gillingham suffered an FA Cup first-round shock at Priestfield. 7 Nov 2010
Championship Wrap: QPR Back To Winning Ways

Championship Wrap: QPR Back To Winning Ways

QPR survived the sending off of Bradley Orr to end a run of four straight draws and move back to the top of the npower Championship with a 3-1 win over Reading. 7 Nov 2010
Serie A Wrap: Inter Saved By Penalty

Serie A Wrap: Inter Saved By Penalty

A controversial penalty rescued Inter Milan from their second defeat of the week as they salvaged a 1-1 draw against struggling Brescia at the San Siro. 7 Nov 2010