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Manchester City face United on level terms
LONDON, Sept 17 (Reuters) – Not since the glory days of 40 years ago have City fans approached a Manchester derby with such high hopes as they will take into Sunday’s Premier League clash at Old Trafford (1230 GMT).
West Ham sign Mexico striker Franco
LONDON, Sept 17 (Reuters) – West Ham United have signed Mexico striker Guillermo Franco, the Premier League club said on Thursday.
Stylish England crush Croatia to reach World Cup
LONDON, Sept 9 (Reuters) – Superb England demolished Croatia 5-1 and stormed into next year’s World Cup finals after making it eight wins out of eight in Group Six qualifying at Wembley Stadium on Wednesday.
Ferguson defends Man United over Pogba signing
MANCHESTER, England, Sept 10 (Reuters) – Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has defended his club against allegations from Le Havre that they illegally poached young French midfielder Paul Pogba.
Capello’s England look the real deal at last
LONDON, Sept 10 (Reuters ) – When Fabio Capello met the English media for the first time in January last year he said his first ambition was to qualify for the World Cup finals.
Spurs and City get ready for reality checks
LONDON, Sept 10 (Reuters) – Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City, who have won all their matches this season and are cautiously optimistic about breaking into the Premier League’s top four, could get a reality check on Saturday.
Manchester United’s Ferdinand could return at Spurs
LONDON, Sept 10 (Reuters) – Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand could return from injury in time for Saturday’s trip to Tottenham Hotspur, the Premier League club said on Thursday.
Arsenal’s Arshavin out but Rosicky, Walcott on way back
LONDON, Sept 10 (Reuters) – Arsenal’s Russian midfielder Andrei Arshavin will miss their next three matches after aggravating a groin injury on World Cup duty this week, his club manager Arsene Wenger said on Thursday.
First three teams qualify for African Nations Cup finals
JOHANNESBURG, Sept 7 (Reuters) – Wins for Algeria, Ghana and the Ivory Coast all confirmed their qualification for January’s African Nations Cup finals, although the achievement was lost amid the excitement of World Cup action.
Portsmouth make triple signing on deadline day
LONDON, Sept 1 (Reuters) – The Premier League’s bottom club Portsmouth were the biggest wheeler-dealers as England’s transfer window closed on Tuesday, signing three players and selling Niko Kranjcar to Tottenham Hotspur.
China skipper Zheng Zhi poised to join Celtic
BEIJING, Sept 2 (Reuters) – Scottish club Celtic look set to sign China captain Zheng Zhi this week and further boost their Asian contingent after last week’s capture of promising young Korean Ki Sung-yong.
Ancelotti happy as rampant Chelsea give Burnley a lesson
LONDON, Aug 29 (Reuters) – Another free-flowing display from Chelsea continued manager Carlo Ancelotti’s perfect start in English football on Saturday as Burnley were brushed aside 3-0.
Wenger pays the penalty in frustrating Arsenal defeat
MANCHESTER, England, Aug 29 (Reuters) – A frustrating week for Arsene Wenger reached a climax when he was dismissed at the end of Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat at Manchester United on Saturday, for kicking a water bottle.
Chelsea sweep past Burnley, Spurs strike late
LONDON, Aug 29 (Reuters) – Three goals in seven minutes gave Chelsea a 3-0 home win over Burnley on Saturday while Tottenham Hotspur left it late to beat Birmingham City 2-1 and keep pace at the top of the Premier League.
CSKA striker Vagner loaned to his former club Palmeiras
MOSCOW, Aug 28 (Reuters) – CSKA Moscow’s Brazilian striker Vagner Love has joined his former club Palmeiras on a one-year loan deal, both clubs said on Friday.
