Monthly Archives: September 2010
Scotland turn to Mackie
QPR striker Jamie Mackie’s impressive early-season form has earned the 25-year-old his first call-up to the Scotland squad ahead of their forthcoming Euro 2012 qualifiers (Scotland 11/2 – to Qualify).
The former Plymouth hitman, who was born in Dorking, has bagged eight goals in eight games since his summer switch from Home Park to Loftus Road, [...]
Ancelotti back for Arsenal clash
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti is expected back in England for the Premier League home clash with Arsenal on Sunday following the death of his father (Blues 8/11 to win the game).
Ancelotti Snr passed away on Wednesday night at the age of 87 and his funeral will take place on Saturday in Italy which means his [...]
Nani eyes Euro run
Manchester United winger Nani is hoping to continue his rich vein of form into tonight’s Champions League tie with Spanish side Valencia (Match Betting – Valencia 13/8, draw 23/10, United 13/8).
The Portugal international scored a fine individual goal against Bolton on Sunday as United twice battled back to secure a point and Nani believes he [...]
Wenger lauds ‘faultless’ Fabianksi
Arsenal (10/1 in the Champions League Outright betting) maintained their 100 per cent start to their Champions League campaign with a 3-1 win against 10-man Partizan Belgrade and Arsene Wenger singled out the often-derided Lukasz Fabianksi for a ‘faultless’ performance.
The Gunners, who made six changes from the side beaten by West Brom in the Premier [...]
Becks targets international return
David Beckham has not given up hope of a return to the England set-up despite boss Fabio Capello suggesting the midfielder has played his last competitive game for the Three Lions (England 9/1 to win the European Championships 2012).
Beckham, who is England’s most capped outfield player with 115 appearances, has now recovered from the injury [...]
Deschamps on Liverpool snub
Marseille manager Didier Deschamps has revealed he was interviewed for the-then vacant Liverpool manager’s job this summer but decided to stay in France (Marseille 8/1 – 90 minutes v Chelsea).
The position became vacant after Spanish tactician Rafael Benitez finally ended his six-year reign at Anfield to take over from the departed Jose Mourinho at Inter [...]
Gunners aim to be on Song
Alex Song believes Arsenal will deliver the perfect response to their embarrassing defeat against West Brom by beating Partizan Belgrade (4/1 – 90 minutes) in the Champions League on Tuesday.
The north London outfit were shocked by the Baggies on Saturday afternoon, losing 3-2 to the newly-promoted outfit at the Emirates Stadium.
After the match manager Arsene [...]
Fletcher ready for tough encounter
Midfielder Darren Fletcher has revealed that Manchester United are expecting a tough clash with Valencia in Wednesday’s Champions League encounter (Valencia 13/8 – 90 minutes).
The Red Devils have travelled to Spain without the injured Wayne Rooney, Antonio Valencia and Ryan Giggs, while Paul Scholes has been left at home to rest for United’s next Premier [...]
Lampard still on the mend
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti admits Frank Lampard is at least two weeks away from returning to action and will miss some crucial games for both club and country (Chelsea 3/10 to beat Marseille in the Champions League).
The 32-year-old has been out of action for a month and has not played since the Blues beat Stoke [...]
Vieira set to battle on