Monthly Archives: September 2010

Gers hit by Davis fears

Rangers could be without influential midfielder Steven Davis for Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Bursaspor (Rangers Evs, Draw 11/5, Bursaspor 3/1 – Match Betting). The former Fulham and Aston Villa man was forced to leave the field towards the end of the Gers 3-2 win at Aberdeen on Sunday. Walter Smith revealed afterwards that Davis had picked [...]
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Keegan joins Rooney debate

The controversy surrounding Wayne Rooney does not seem to be abating as the Manchester United striker continued his poor run of form against Bolton Wanderers on Sunday (Rooney 9/2 to be first goalscorer versus Valencia). Rooney once again failed to get on the scoresheet as United were held to a 2-2 draw at the Reebok. He [...]
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Mancini stands by Blues claim

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has reiterated his belief that Chelsea will win the Premier League, despite the champions losing their 100 percent league record at Eastlands on Saturday. In a largely cagey affair, a solo goal from striker Carlos Tevez was enough to seal the victory and it saw the Citizens move up to fourth [...]
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Kuyt offers Torres backing

Dirk Kuyt has given his backing to Fernando Torres to come good after a disappointing start so far to the season but insists that the Liverpool striker plays a vital role for the team, even when he is not finding the back of the net. Liverpool were held to a 2-2 draw by Sunderland at Anfield [...]
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Wenger a ‘nutter’ – Redknapp

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp believes Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger now acts like a ‘nutter’ on the touchline after 14 years in the Premiership (Arsenal 1/5 to beat West Brom). The Gunners boss accepted an FA charge of improper conduct and was fined £8,000 for confronting fourth official Martin Atkinson after Arsenal’s 1-1 draw against Sunderland last [...]
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Hargreaves pushing for return

Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves has missed nearly two years with knee problems but boss Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed he expects the former Bayern Munich man to push for a starting spot soon (Manchester United 5/2 to win the Premier League). Hargreaves has been suffering with chronic tendinitis in both knees and there were fears [...]
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Houllier sets Young example

New Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier has penned as three-year deal at Villa Park and believes winger Ashley Young will soon follow suit and pledge his future to the club (Villa 6/4 to beat Wolves). Houllier has replaced Martin O’Neill in the Aston Villa hot-seat after the Irishman quit his position just five days before the [...]
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Houllier gets Heskey backing

Emile Heskey is hopeful that his former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier ‘can bring good times’ to Aston Villa (10/1 Premiership Top 4 Finish) following his recent appointment as Martin O’Neill’s successor at Villa Park. Former England striker, Heskey, revelled under the Frenchman’s stewardship at Anfield 10 years ago when he bagged an impressive 22 goals in [...]
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Mancini makes shock title claim

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has tipped Saturday’s opponents Chelsea, the 3/4 favourites, to “win the Premier League title easily” this season (City 21/10, draw 9/4, Chelsea 6/5). Carlo Ancelotti’s men make the trip to Eastlands for Saturday’s early kick-off in fantastic form although they did blot their copybook with a Carling Cup defeat to Newcastle [...]
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Liverpool reveal united front

Boss Roy Hodgson admits the Carling Cup defeat at Anfield at the hands of League Two Northampton in midweek was “not acceptable” for a club of Liverpool’s stature (Manchester United 2/1f – Carling Cup Outright). The Reds’ sluggish start to the season has seen them win just one Premier League game – against West Brom – [...]
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