Aston Villa midfielder Fabian Delph has signed a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2015. Delph, 21 arrived at Villa Park in 2009 after a string of impressive performances for Leeds United but has found his chances more limited having recently being hampered by a long-term knee injury that kept him out of action for eight months. He has recently returned to the Fray following his rehabillition and recently came off the bench to replace defender Nathan Baker at left-back in Villa's emphatic 4-1 win over Blackburn and … [Read more...]
Chelsea 2-1 Manchester United
Chelsea kept their domestic season alive thanks to a second-half comeback against current league leaders Manchester United at Stamford Bridge this evening. Despite taking the lead thanks to a venemous Wayne Rooney strike in the first period, Manchester United were unable to hold a one goal lead and eventually lost the tie 2-1 after second-half goals from David Luiz and Frank Lampard. The hosts made a lively start to the match and could have taken the lead early on when French international Florent Malouda came racing into the area with the ball but could only direct his shot safely within … [Read more...]
Holloway Eyeing Improved Performance For Chelsea Clash
Blackpool manager Ian Holloway is hoping his side can churn out a much improved performance when the Tangerines host Champions League contenders Chelsea next Monday. A crushing 4-0 defeat away at Wolves last weekend put a very sour end to a positive week for the Seasiders following an emphatic 3-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur previously. The players returned to training today in preparation for Monday's clash with Holloway hoping his side experience a better day at the office. "I'm looking forward to a different day in the office because that wasn't nice (at Wolves)," Holloway exclaimed. … [Read more...]
“I’m Finding My Form” Insists Everton’s Mikel Arteta
Everton's Spanish midfielder Mikel Arteta believes he's well on his way to refinding top form after his side's 2-0 victory over Sunderland. The 28-year-old Spaniard played an important part in the victory, setting up Jermaine Beckford's second goal at Goodison Park on Saturday. "When you have expectations on you it's hard," he explained to BBC Radio Merseyside. "But I've kept working and now I'm finding my form and I'm feeling confident now." He went on to say: "I think for creative players it's even harder. I was trying hard but some things don't go the way you want them to." The 2-0 win … [Read more...]
Birmingham Win League Cup Thanks To Late Martins Strike
Birmingham City were 2-1 winners in today's League Cup final after Obafemi Martins was able to pounce on an Arsenal goal keeping error and snatch the winning goal right at the death. It was Birmingham City who originally took the lead through Nikola Zigic as he rose above the Arsenal defence to head home for his side half-way into the first period. It wasn't long before Arsenal conjured up a reply however and it was in-form striker Robin van Persie who was able to finish a well-taken volley into the bottom left corner - unfortunately injuring himself in the process. Both sides continued to … [Read more...]
Hutton Poised To Leave White Hart Lane
Spurs defender Alan Hutton could be ready for a move away from Tottenham Hotspur at the end of the season after a heated dressing room clash with manager Harry Redknapp. The Scottish international has been rumoured to have clashed with manager Redknapp following his side's embarrassing 4-0 FA Cup defeat against Fulham in January. Since Spurs' FA Cup exit Hutton has found his chances limited at White Hart Lane which has added more weight to the argument that the full-back has sought a move elsewhere. With his impressive performances for the Champions League side this season there'll be no … [Read more...]
Liverpool 1-0 Sparta Prague
Liverpool booked their place in the Europa League last 16 thanks to a late strike from forward Dirk Kuyt at Anfield this evening. Kuyt headed home in the 86th minute from a Raul Meireles corner to secure a dramatic 1-0 victory over Sparta Prague. Liverpool looked destined to take the tie into extra-time after failing to convert one of the many chances they had during the match but it was the Dutchman Dirk Kuyt who put the game to bed with his late goal for the Reds. Midfielder Sotirios Kyrgiakos had earlier been denied for Liverpool when Sparta Prague keeper Jaromir Blazek made an … [Read more...]
Arsenal Sign Wonder-Kid Jon Toral From Barcelona
Arsenal today have yet another addition to their youth academy after signing sixteen year-old wonder-kid Jon Toral from Barcelona. Toral who has been tipped as a future star thanks to some impressive midfield performances for the Barcelona youth set-up has followed in the foot-steps of current Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas by making the switch for the North London club. It is estimated that Arsenal and boss Arsene Wenger have had to fork out £350,000 for the player and it seems his mother who is of English origin may have had some influence in the youngsters move to the Premier … [Read more...]
FC Copenhagen 0-2 Chelsea
Chelsea gave their Champions League hopes a massive boost this evening as they ran out 2-0 winners over FC Copenhagen thanks to two goals from Nicholas Anelka. The Blues started brightly and it didn't take long for the away side to open the scoring after a misplaced pass from ex-Chelsea midfielder Jesper Gronkjaer fell straight to Anelka's feet and he provided a cool finish past the Copenhagen keeper Johan Wiland just inside twenty minutes. As the second peiord began things worsened for the hosts and again it didn't take long for Chelsea to take the initiative and add a second goal … [Read more...]
Blackpool v Tottenham Preview
After a momentous week in Europe it's back to domestic duties for Tottenham Hotspur as they face Blackpool at Bloomfield Road on Tuesday night. Tottenham Hotspur recorded a memorable 1-0 victory over AC Milan in the Champions League last week but tomorrow night a result against Blackpool will be much sought after in their bid to secure Champions League football for another season under Harry Redknapp. Spurs currently sit fourth in the Premier League table, just two points from a 5th placed Chelsea and a win will be needed to help ease the pressure from the Blues - a side who have … [Read more...]