Football Archives: 09/2011

Frank Lampard declared he “always wants to play” after scoring on his return to the Chelsea starting line-up as The Blues were held to a…

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…

Jack Wilshere will be out of action for up to five months after the Arsenal midfielder underwent ankle surgery on Monday. The 19-year-old, who was…

Patrice Evra has issued his support for under-fire Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea. The United left-back admits the 20-year-old has made some mistakes since…

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…

Jack Wilshere has been ruled out until Christmas after Arsenal confirmed the midfielder will undergo surgery on an ankle problem on Monday. The 19-year-old aggravated…

Claudio Ranieri is a short-term fix to Internazionale’s problems but his challenge at the San Siro will be to escape from the lingering shadow of…

Sir Alex Ferguson has defended Manchester United’s medical staff after Owen Hargreaves criticised the treatment he received at Old Trafford for a knee injury. The…

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…

Michael Owen has declared he wants to play “all the time” after his brace helped Manchester United to a 3-0 victory over Leeds United in…

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…

Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given has backed striker Darren Bent to start finding the net on a regular basis. Bent, 27, has only scored once…

Harry Redknapp was delighted with the “fantastic football” Tottenham produced as they demolished nine-man Liverpool at White Hart Lane on Sunday. Emmanuel Adebayor’s brace and…

Queens Park Rangers boss Neil Warnock was delighted with his side’s “cracking” display as the Londoners racked up a three-goal victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at…

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…