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United to stay top of the tree
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will enjoy his Christmas dinner more than most this year, safe in the knowledge that his side have the coveted number one spot heading into the 25th (United 5/4 Premier League outright).
The Scot probably has more to be happy about than any other manager involved in the title race [...]
Strikers could stay at Stoke
Strikers James Beattie and Dave Kitson could both be available to boost Stoke City’s firepower in the new season, manager Tony Pulis has admitted (Stoke 15/2 – to be top Midlands club).
The duo have been linked with moves away from the Britannia Stadium, after falling from favour at the end of last season.
And they were [...]
Dalglish expects Torres to stay
Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish expects Fernando Torres to stay at Anfield, despite intense speculation that the Spain striker will ask for a move away before the start of the season (Liverpool 12/1 – Premier League outright).
Reds boss Roy Hodgson revealed over the weekend that Torres is unsettled at Liverpool and has a “beef” with [...]
Vidic agrees Old Trafford stay
Nemanja Vidic has agreed to sign a long-term contract with Manchester United to kill any hope Real Madrid had of signing the Serbia defender (United 5/2 – Premier League outright).
The centre-half has been one of the best defenders in the Premier League since his arrival at Old Trafford in 2006 and there were rumours some [...]
Gerrard now likely to stay
Steven Gerrard appears likely to stay at Liverpool – on offer at 12/1 with Totesport to win the Premier League – after manager Roy Hodgson revealed the skipper played a key role in persuading Joe Cole to move to Anfield.
Gerrard’s future has been the subject of plenty of speculation this summer following Liverpool’s disappointing campaign [...]
Hughton hopes stars stay
Newcastle United boss Chris Hughton is hoping to keep hold of his key players as he warns potential buyers to keep their hands off (Manchester United 1/5, draw 9/2, Newcastle 9/1).
The Magpies are back in the Premier League after a season’s absence in which they dominated the Championship.
Now the North-East club are looking to utilise [...]
Capello must stay – Lampard
Fabio Capello must stay on as England coach, even if the team fails against Slovenia, midfielder Frank Lampard has insisted (England 11/10 to win Group C).
Lampard was also quick to quieten the storm created by Chelsea colleague John Terry’s comments regarding Capello’s tactics.
The midfielder tried to play down the impact of Terry’s outburst as the [...]
Silva backs Fab stay
Brazil midfielder Gilberto Silva has suggested that Cesc Fabregas should stay at Arsenal (6/1 to win the 2010-11 Premier League) rather than move to Spanish giants Barcelona.
Fabregas has been strongly linked with a return to the club where he started his career as a youngster.
However, Silva, who spent six years at the Emirates before moving [...]
Modric signs deal to stay at Spurs
Luka Modric has ended speculation regarding his possible transfer from Tottenham Hotspur, by signing a new six-year contract with the club (Spurs 50/1 to win the 2010-11 Premier League).
Manchester United and Chelsea had been linked with a move for the playmaker, who arrived at White Hart Lane from Dinamo Zagreb in 2008.
Modric was instrumental as [...]
Wenger confident stars will stay