Football Archives: 11/2011

Chelsea manager André Villas-Boas insists Liverpool are still in the race for the Premier League title this season. Kenny Dalglish’s men travel to Stamford Bridge…

Where would Arsenal be without Robin van Persie? The in-form Dutchman stole the show once again as the Gunners emerged victorious from a enticing encounter…

Lucas Leiva believes watching former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso play has helped him improve his game. The pair played together until the Spain international sealed…

Giovanni Trapattoni has revealed his pride at guiding the Republic of Ireland to the Euro 2012 finals following their 5-1 aggregate play-off victory over Estonia.…

Keith Andrews and Glenn Whelan’s partnership is evolving Great Irish midfielders of the past include Johnny Giles, Liam Brady and Roy Keane – and in…

This was far from an enthralling spectacle, but in booking their place at Euro 2012 with a draw against Estonia, the Republic of Ireland rewarded…

Santos striker Neymar insists has no regrets about turning down a move to Chelsea last summer, insisting he is happy with life in Brazil. The…

Republic of Ireland duo Keith Andrews and Stephen Hunt have admitted they would relish a clash against England at Euro 2012. Football Association of Ireland…

Cesc Fàbregas has criticised England’s “defensive” tactics during their 1-0 victory over Spain at Wembley on Saturday. The former Arsenal captain claimed Fabio Capello’s side…

Theo Walcott believes Arsenal team-mate Alex Oxelade-Chamberlain can force his way into Fabio Capello’s England squad for Euro 2012. Walcott has been left impressed by…

Dimitar Berbatov has praised Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson’s man-management style despite the striker struggling to break into the first team this season. Berbatov,…

Mario Balotelli insists he is happy at Manchester City and claims he has no intention of seeking a move back to Serie A in the…

Tomasz Kuszczak has hit out at Manchester United for treating him “like a slave” after the Premier League champions blocked the Polish goalkeeper from joining…

When Sir Alex Ferguson first arrived at Manchester United in 1986, the club had not won a league title in 26 years and their only…

Sir Alex Ferguson celebrates his 25th year in charge of Manchester United on Sunday after leading the Red Devils to a staggering 12 Premier League…

Liverpool slumped to a third successive home draw after the heroics of Swansea City goalkeeper Michel Vorm denied Luis Suárez and Glen Johnson in stoppage…

Robin van Persie continued his fine goalscoring form as he netted Arsenal’s opener in a comfortable victory over West Bromwich Albion at Emirates Stadium on…

Premier League bosses have been hailing the impact Sir Alex Ferguson has had on Manchester United and English football as the Scot prepares to celebrate…

Chelsea manager André Villas-Boas admits he is unhappy with the number of goals his side have conceded recently – but insists he has “complete trust”…

Roberto Mancini wants Manchester City to continue improving in the Champions League, despite watching his side edging closer to the knock-out stages with an impressive…