Gibbs ruled out but Ramsey set for Arsenal return
Arsenal defender Kieran Gibbs will miss Wednesday’s Champions League clash at Marseille after being ruled out with a stomach muscle injury suffered in Sunday’s win…
Football Archives: 10/2011
Ferdinand left out but Vidić in line for Man United return
Rio Ferdinand has been left out of the Manchester United squad that travelled to Romania to face Otelul Galati in the Champions League on Tuesday.…
Arsenal 2 Sunderland 1: ‘Van Persie is fully committed’
Arsène Wenger hailed the commitment of Arsenal captain Robin van Persie after the Dutchman’s brace helped The Gunners edge past Sunderland at The Emirates on…
Liverpool 1 Man United 1: Sir Alex disappointed with defending
Sir Alex Ferguson was critical of Manchester United’s defending for Steven Gerrard’s opener after his side shared the points with Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday.…
Liverpool 1 Man United 1: Lessons from a close game
Man-of-the-match Steven Gerrard leads by example Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish spoke of the boost which Steven Gerrard’s return from injury had given the club –…
Liverpool 1 Man United 1: Rivals share the spoils at Anfield
Substitute Javier Hernández cancelled out Steven Gerrard’s opener as Manchester United and Liverpool shared the spoils at Anfield on Saturday. The Liverpool captain had given…
Fernando Torres revival ‘not linked to Juan Mata signing’
Fernando Torres’s improved form is not linked to Juan Mata’s arrival at Chelsea, according to Blues manager André Villas-Boas. Torres finally brought an end to…
FA awaits full Uefa report over Wayne Rooney suspenson
The Football Association will wait to receive clarification from Uefa over its reasons for Wayne Rooney’s three-game ban before choosing whether to appeal Thursday’s decision.…
Javier Hernández ‘signs new five-year Man United deal’
Javier Hernández has agreed a new five-year contract at Manchester United following a superb debut season in the Premier League. The Mexico international, who joined…
Pep Guardiola will sign new Barcelona deal – Gerard Piqué
Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué is confident that Pep Guardiola will sign a new deal to extend his spell in charge of the Spanish champions. The…
Rep of Ireland 2 Armenia 1: Dunne seals play-off spot
The Republic of Ireland booked their place in the Euro 2012 play-offs with a nervous victory over Armenia at the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday. Richard…
Montenegro 2 England 2: Capello backs Rooney selection
Fabio Capello insisted Wayne Rooney’s dismissal against Montenegro was a product of his frustration at England’s performance, and did not stem from matters off the…
Montenegro 2 England 2: Five lessons from a sloppy draw
Wayne Rooney’s temperament costs England. Again. For all of his talent, Wayne Rooney’s seemingly uncontrollable temper still undermines his talent. The 25-year-old was dismissed after…
Montenegro 2 England 2: Capello’s men qualify for finals
Ten-man England booked their place at next summer’s Euro 2012 finals with a draw against Montenegro but it was not as straightforward as it should…
‘Andy Carroll has never had anything to prove at Liverpool’
Kenny Dalglish watched Andy Carroll open the scoring as Liverpool beat 10-man Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday – and then insisted the £35m striker…
Wayne Rooney: I want to captain England and Man United
Wayne Rooney has voiced his desire to captain both Manchester United and England on a permanent basis. The 25-year-old, who has scored nine goals in…