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United agrees to 4-year extension with Evans

Manchester United defender Jonny Evans has signed a four-year deal to stay at Old Trafford until at least June 2014. The 22-year-old Northern Ireland international centreback has impressed as backup to Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic [...]

Posted On : May, 08 2010 | Comments : 0

Wayne Rooney named player of the year by Football Writers' A...

Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney has been voted the 2010 Footballer of the Year by the Football Writers' Association. The 24-year-old topped the poll of journalists with just over 80% of a record number of votes cas [...]

Posted On : May, 03 2010 | Comments : 0

We expect no favours from Liverpool at Anfield, says Chelsea...

With both Chelsea and United  ending the season with home matches against teams in the bottom half of the table, this weekend is likely to prove decisive in the contest to win the Premier League. Lampard, though, is dismissive [...]

Posted On : Apr, 28 2010 | Comments : 0

Fletcher wants United to pile pressure on Chelsea

Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher believes Chelsea will start to feel the strain if the champions reclaim first place in the title race with a win over in-form Tottenham on Saturday. Sir Alex Ferguson's side can pile [...]

Posted On : Apr, 24 2010 | Comments : 0

Title race on as Real go a point behind Barcelona

Real Madrid striking duo Cristiano Ronaldo and Gonzalo Higuain grabbed a goal apiece as Real moved to within one point of leaders Barcelona at the top of La Liga with a 2-0 home win over third-placed Valencia on Sunday to set up a thrill [...]

Posted On : Apr, 19 2010 | Comments : 0

Anelka goal takes Chelsea closer to title

Chelsea went four points ahead of Manchester United atop the English Premier League with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over a resilient Bolton on Tuesday. It took Nicolas Anelka's 43rd-minute header against his former club to clinch [...]

Posted On : Apr, 15 2010 | Comments : 0

We've blown title bid, says Wenger as Spurs beat Arsenal

Arsene Wenger conceded Arsenal's Premier League title dreams had been shattered by their 2-1 defeat to north London rivals Tottenham. Wednesday's loss at White Hart Lane leaves Wenger's side six points adrift of leaders [...]

Posted On : Apr, 15 2010 | Comments : 0

Ferguson expects Rooney back in three weeks

Wayne Rooney will be back in action within two to three weeks after suffering ankle ligament damage, according to Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson on Friday. Rooney sustained the injury late in United's Champions Leag [...]

Posted On : Apr, 02 2010 | Comments : 0

Milan miss chance to close gap, Juve attacked by fans

AC Milan missed out on the chance to close the gap on leaders Inter Milan to a single point when they were held to a 1-1 home draw by Lazio at the San Siro on Sunday. Earlier in the day Juventus brushed off an attack on their team b [...]

Posted On : Mar, 29 2010 | Comments : 0

Real face derby test, Barcelona face Euro hopefuls

Real Madrid have a second derby in a week at home to Atletico Madrid on Sunday as they bid to hold top spot for the upcoming 'El Clasico' against Barcelona. Real were comfortable 4-2 winners over local rivals Getafe on Thurs [...]

Posted On : Mar, 27 2010 | Comments : 0

Ronaldo, Higuain fire Real back to top of Spanish league

 Cristiano Ronaldo  and Gonzalo Higuain  both scored twice as Real Madrid went back to the top of the Spanish League with a 4-2 win at Getafe on Thursday, replacing Barcelona on goal difference. It was a 10th successive le [...]

Posted On : Mar, 26 2010 | Comments : 0

Barca back on top of Spanish league after Osasuna win

Record signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored his 14th league goal of the season as champions Barcelona went back to the top of the Spanish league with a hard-fought 2-0 home victory over Osasuna at Camp Nou on Wednesday. Swede Ibrahimov [...]

Posted On : Mar, 25 2010 | Comments : 0

Xerez draw piles pressure on underfire Jimenez

Under-fire Sevilla coach Manolo Jimenez could not get the win he craved to alleviate the mounting pressure on his job with a last minute equaliser from Leandro Goida cancelling out Frederic Kanoute's penalty as Sevilla drew 1-1 at ho [...]

Posted On : Mar, 24 2010 | Comments : 0