Martin Caparrotta Archives: 09/2011

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain admitted his delight at scoring just eight minutes into his Champions League debut as Arsenal edged past Olympiakos on Wednesday. The 18-year-old, who…

Xavi Hernández has told Real Madrid they must adopt a more collective approach if they are to dislodge Barcelona from the pinnacle of Spanish football…

Sir Alex Ferguson says Manchester United are focused on dislodging Barcelona as the kings of European football – and the Red Devils boss believes building…

Chelsea manager André Villas-Boas admitted Fernando Torres deserved to be sent off for his two-footed lunge on Mark Gower in the Blues’ 4-1 win over…

Arsène Wenger was thrilled to see his side secure a “welcome and deserved” three points after Arsenal overcame 10-man Bolton Wanderers on Saturday. Robin van…

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany hailed his side’s patience after second half-goals from Mario Balotelli and James Milner gave Roberto Mancini’s men victory over Everton…

Claudio Ranieri has been confirmed as Internazionale’s new coach after the Serie A club moved swiftly to replace Gian Piero Gasperini. The former Chelsea and…

André Villas-Boas has insisted that no jokes were made amongst the Chelsea players about Fernando Torres’ miss in the 3-1 defeat by Manchester United on…

Gian Piero Gasperini has been sacked as coach of Internazionale after failing to win any of his first five games in charge. Gasperini, who took…

Everton manager David Moyes admitted he thought he side would have to settle for a point before Apostolos Vellios and Royston Drenthe both scored late…

Swansea City manager Brendan Rogers could not hide his delight after watching his side record their first win of the season against West Bromwich Albion…

Norwich City boss Paul Lambert was thrilled with his side’s spirited display after they overcame 10-man Bolton to seal their first Premier League victory of…

Blackburn boss Steve Kean hailed his side’s character after they recorded their first Premier League victory of the season with a dramatic win over Arsenal…

Juan Mata believes that the English Premier League is more competitive than its Spanish equivalent, with the Primera División too often ending up a two-horse…

André Villas-Boas does not believe the focus should be on the managers ahead of Chelsea’s trip to Manchester United on Sunday. The Chelsea boss, whose…

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Chelsea will be serious contenders for the Premier League title despite both Manchester clubs enjoying flying starts to the season. United…

Chelsea new boy Juan Mata has revealed that Fernando Torres urged him to sign for the Blues this summer. The 23-year-old winger has already scored…

Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed he was whistled by Dinamo Zagreb supporters because he is “good-looking, rich and a great footballer” after Real Madrid sealed a…

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson insisted goalkeeper David De Gea will start against Chelsea on Sunday, despite Anders Lindegaard making his debut in Wednesday’s…

Sir Alex Ferguson has likened Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney to Brazilian legend Pelé ahead of the Red Devils’ opening Champions League clash. The Premier…

Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny admitted he could do nothing to prevent Ivan Perisic’s stunning late equaliser after Arsenal kicked off their Champions League campaign with a…