Football Archives: 09/2011

Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew hailed a “terrific” performance after his side settled for a point against Aston Villa on Saturday. Leon Best’s fourth goal…

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…

Stoke City manager Tony Pulis was quick to hail his side’s spirit after their Europa League opener at Dynamo Kyiv – despite having conceded a…

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…

Vincent Kompany admitted Manchester City were “too open” after his side drew their first Champions League game against Napoli on Wednesday. The Serie A side…

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…

Chelsea manager André Villas-Boas could not hide his delight after watching his side beat Bayer Leverkusen at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. Second half goals from…

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…

Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benítez believes it will not be long before Fernando Torres rediscovers his goalscoring form at Chelsea. The 27-year-old Spain striker has…

Chelsea manager André Villas-Boas is taking nothing for granted ahead of his side’s Champions League group stage opener against Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday. The Blues…

Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger admitted it is was “vital” his side returned to winning ways after the Gunners edged to a narrow victory over Swansea…

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has warned his players that they “must improve” despite their impressive start to the Premier League season. Sergio Agüero’s well-taken…

Chelsea manager André Villas-Boas believes the Blues were fully deserving of their victory over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Saturday. John Terry and…

Liverpool captain Jamie Carragher bemoaned a “harsh” penalty decision after Stoke City condemned the Reds to their first defeat of the Premier League campaign at…

Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva has challenged the Reds to carry the momentum from their impressive run of form into their trips to Stoke City and…