Defoe to the rescue for Tottenham
Jermain Defoe came to Tottenham's rescue against Stevenage on Wednesday night, with the Premier League side recording a 3-1 victory at White Hart Lane in the FA Cup. The League One visitors took a shock…
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International friendly preview wrap: USA warm up for Gold Cup
The United States host world champions Spain and the Netherlands face Brazil in the pick of this weekend's international friendlies.The visit of all-conquering Spain, 2010 World Cup and 2008 European Championship winners, to Massachusetts is…
Steven Defour: Manchester United are watching me
Standard Liege midfielder Steven Defour has claimed that Manchester United are keeping a close eye on his development. The 22-year-old, who has made a first-team return after a prolonged spell on the sidelines with a…
Sir Alex Ferguson simply knows the right button
As the Premier League title race begins to gather speed I can’t help but picture the two Manchester monarchs locking horns in some kind of Napoleonic battle. In the red half, Ferguson is currently enjoying…
No freebies for Blackpool
Ian Holloway is furious at claims Blackpool could stay up this season because they will face an under-strength Manchester United side.Blackpool are 18th and could be safe with a win at Old Trafford on the…
Avram Grant confirms Thomas Hitzlsperger blow
West Ham United manager Avram Grant has confirmed that German midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger will be out for around four months due to a thigh injury. The 28-year-old has yet to feature for the Hammers since…
Plymouth settle for a point to move out of drop zone
A draw that took us out of the relegation zone, the first clean sheet of the year, keeping the top goal scorer in the league quiet for the entire game and a point taken against…
MLS wrap: Philadelphia salvage draw with LA, Dallas edge Toronto
Philadelphia Union have been denied top spot in the MLS Eastern Conference after being held to a 1-1 draw at home by the Los Angeles Galaxy.Galaxy captain Landon Donovan opened the scoring in the 24th…
Roberto Mancini is gradually passing his tests
Roberto Mancini and Carlo Ancelotti treated (probably the wrong word) us to our very own rendition of Serie A in a Manchester stadium this weekend. Having now swapped the Milanese derby for the meeting of…
THREE signings to take the weight of Van Persie’s shoulders at Arsenal
The biggest problem with having one of the world’s best strikers on your books? Having to rest him, eventually. Such is the difficulty Arsene Wenger is faced with as the Premiership turns the wintery corner…