The January transfer window is just around the corner and after the influx of Spanish stars to the Premier League in the summer, more clubs are likely to be monitoring the talent in Spain's Primera Division this winter. At the midpoint of the season just 7 points separate 10th from the relegation zone and the title race looks set to be one of the tightest battles in years after a week in which top spot changed hands three times, so many teams could be looking to spend big to achieve their goals. … [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...]
Chris Hughton Still In Disbelief Over Newcastle Sacking
Chris Hughton has admitted he still has no idea why he was giving his marching orders by former club Newcastle United just two months on from his shock dismissal. Whilst speaking to the London Evening Standard this week, the ex-Republic of Ireland international revealed the circumstances behind his surprise exit from Newcastle back in December and his managerial aspirations for the future. Despite guiding Newcastle United to comfortable mid-table safety in his first full season back in the top flight and impressive wins over bitter rivals Sunderland and a 6-0 rout over Aston Villa, it … [Read more...]
Darren Bent Hoping To Kick-Start Villa Career Against Man City This Weekend
Aston Villa's new record-breaking signing Darren Bent has vowed to justify the £18 million price tag placed on him by bagging the winner against Manchester City for the second time this season on Saturday. Bent who made a sensational switch from Sunderland to Villa this week has already got one over Manchester City after scoring the winning goal for the Mackems in their 1-0 win earlier on in the season. "It is always nice to get a goal as early as possible and if the club can get three points on Saturday against such a big side, I'll be delighted." Stated the 26 year-old, who has no doubt … [Read more...]