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LONDON, March 8 (Reuters) – Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has been ruled out of Tuesday’s Champions League, last 16 second leg tie against Porto at the Emirates stadium with a hamstring problem, manager Arsene Wenger said.

LONDON, Feb 25 (Reuters) – Round-up of team news ahead of this weekend’s Premier League games (times GMT): * All eyes will be on Stamford Bridge on Saturday (1245) and on whether Wayne Bridge takes his place in the Manchester City side to face Chelsea — and John Terry.

LONDON, Feb 20 (Reuters) – Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti was delighted with the way his team performed on the pitch on Saturday after laying down the law to his players this week following a series of high profile off-the-field news stories.

LONDON, Feb 23 (Reuters) – A Manchester United supporter-based campaign to force the Glazer family to sell their interest in the club can only succeed if fans boycott matches and stop buying merchandise, a soccer finance expert has said.

LONDON, Feb 15 (Reuters) – Arsenal forward Andrei Arshavin said on Monday he would miss Wednesday’s Champions League game at Porto with a hamstring strain.

LONDON, Feb 16 (Reuters) – Defender Sylvain Distin scored for Everton then conceded a late penalty and was sent off as the Premier League side beat Sporting 2-1 in the first leg of the first knockout round of the Europa League on Tuesday.

MILAN, Feb 16 (Reuters) – Two Wayne Rooney headers midway through the second half gave Manchester United a slightly fortunate 3-2 win at AC Milan in their pulsating Champions League last 16 first leg on Tuesday.

LIBREVILLE, Feb 13 (Reuters) – Gabon will not renew the contract of coach Alain Giresse after their elimination in the first round of the African Nations Cup finals, the country’s football federation president has said.

RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan 28 (Reuters) – Manchester City’s Brazil forward Robinho is returning home to his former club Santos immediately on a six-month loan deal, both clubs said on Thursday.

LONDON, Jan 28 (Reuters) – Manchester City’s Brazil forward Robinho is joining Santos immediately on a six-month loan deal, the Premier League club said on Thursday.

LONDON, Jan 26 (Reuters) – Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has been charged with violent conduct following an incident during Saturday’s Premier League game against Hull City, the Football Association (FA) said on its website on Tuesday.

LUANDA, Jan 17 (Reuters) – Ghana captain Michael Essien suffered a knee injury during training at the African Nations Cup on Sunday, a spokesman for the Black Stars said.

CAIRO, Jan 15 (Reuters) – Egypt striker Amr Zaki is to undergo a medical at an English team on Saturday, his club Zamalek said on their website (www.zamaleksc.org) on Friday.

LONDON, Jan 15 (Reuters) – Sol Campbell was given a chance to re-launch his career on Friday when Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger announced the 35-year-old had signed a contract with his former club until the end of the season.

LONDON, Jan 16 (Reuters) – Leaders Chelsea hit seven goals in the top-flight for the first time in 50 years when they hammered Sunderland 7-2 on Saturday to lay down an ominous marker for the second half of the Premier League title race.