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Sunday, 26 February 2012

AVB confident over Lampard

Andre Villas-Boas insists he does not want Frank Lampard to leave Chelsea despite a much-publicised bust-up.
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Henry on the right track

Liverpool principal owner John Henry hopes success in the Carling Cup will mean the club stop making the headlines for off-field reasons.
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Azzurri overlook Balotelli

Italy forward Mario Balotelli has been dropped for Wednesday's friendly against the United States in Genoa.
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McArthur gets Scots call-up

Wigan midfielder James McArthur has been called into the Scotland squad for Wednesday's friendly against Slovenia.
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Agger injury fear

Liverpool defender Daniel Agger suffered a suspected broken rib in the Carling Cup final at Wembley.
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Dalglish just beginning

Kenny Dalglish does not want Liverpool to settle for just the Carling Cup as they seek successful years in the future.
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Primera Liga round-up

Cristiano Ronaldo's brilliant backheel saw leaders Real Madrid win, while Osasuna, Real Sociedad and Sevilla also claimed victories.
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Mackay sees learning curve

Malky Mackay believed his Cardiff players will ultimately benefit from their Carling Cup final heartbreak.
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Carragher - I'm going nowhere

Jamie Carragher insisted the Carling Cup final win was not the beginning of an emotional farewell to Liverpool.
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Gerrard hopes for new era

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has demanded his club's Carling Cup final victory is just the start of a successful new era.
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Kuyt overjoyed with cup win

Dirk Kuyt was delighted to have finally claimed a major trophy as Liverpool ended their six-year drought by winning the Carling Cup.
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Reds end trophy drought

Liverpool's long wait for a trophy came to an end after defeating Cardiff City on penalties in an incredible Carling Cup final.
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Giggs delighted with milestone

Ryan Giggs hailed his match-winning goal on his 900th appearance for Manchester United against Norwich as 'special'.
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Stoke overpower Swans

Tony Pulis saw his Stoke side end a four-match losing run in the league with a 2-0 win over Swansea.
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Arsenal duo savour success

Robin van Persie and Theo Walcott revelled in the enjoyment of a wonderful comeback after beating capital rivals Tottenham 5-2.
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Lambert distraught after loss

Norwich boss Paul Lambert admitted his side's 2-1 defeat at home to Manchester United was simply gut-wrenching.
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O'Neill admits 'dose of reality'

Manager Martin O'Neill believes Sunderland's setback against West Brom may serve as a reality check for his side.
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Fergie hails 'special' moment

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Ryan Giggs' stoppage time goal against Norwich could prove to be a 'special' moment in Manchester United's season.
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Redknapp puzzled by defeat

Harry Redknapp was at a loss to explain what had gone wrong for Tottenham following their 5-2 loss to Arsenal in the North London derby.
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Wenger - An exceptional day

Arsene Wenger admitted he could not have asked for more from his players after Arsenal's thrilling 5-2 victory over Tottenham.
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United duo out of England clash

Man Utd pair Wayne Rooney and Tom Cleverley have both been ruled out of England's international friendly against Holland.
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Owls triumph in Steel City derby

Chris O'Grady's second-half goal gave Sheffield Wednesday a 1-0 home win over Sheffield United in Sunday's Steel City derby in League One.
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Roy looking up after big win

Roy Hodgson has turned his attention to finishing inside the Premier League top 10 following West Brom's emphatic victory on Saturday.
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Glorious Gunners win classic

Arsenal produced a superb fightback to come from 2-0 down and hammer Tottenham 5-2 at Emirates Stadium in a pulsating North London derby.
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Giggs breaks Norwich hearts

Ryan Giggs marked his 900th appearance for Manchester United with a stoppage-time winner as valiant Norwich were beaten 2-1 at Carrow Road.
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Four-star Gers outclass Caley

Rangers gave their fans some much-needed cheer with a 4-1 win at Inverness to secure their first SPL points since going into administration.
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Gutierrez eyes derby redemption

Newcastle winger Jonas Gutierrez is determined to make up for Saturday's collapse against Wolves in next weekend's Tyne-Wear derby.
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Johnson - Home form is key

Manchester City's Adam Johnson believes it is his side's imperious home form that is driving them forward.
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Stoke v Swansea live!

Follow the action from the Britannia Stadium between Stoke and Swansea with our minute-by-minute commentary.
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Lamps moved by fans' backing

Frank Lampard admits he was touched after Chelsea fans got behind him on his return from being dropped by manager Andre Villas-Boas.
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Enrique cools Barca talk

Roma coach Luis Enrique has played down speculation he could succeed Pep Guardiola should he leave Barca at the end of the season.
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Samaras ignores critics

Celtic's Georgios Samaras insists he did not allow the criticism from boss Neil Lennon earlier in the season to affect him.
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Reja remains in Lazio post

Lazio's Edy Reja has performed a shock turnaround after returning to the post after apparently resigning from his job.
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Pearce hails Harry's skills

Stuart Pearce has likened Harry Redknapp's man-management skills to his own mentor Brian Clough.
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Odemwingie targets record haul

West Brom's Peter Odemwingie believes he can match his season's best tally of a 15-goal haul.
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O'Neill keen on Gordon stay

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill believes goalkeeper Craig Gordon can still fit the bill at the Stadium of Light despite struggling with his fitness and form.
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PSG leave door open for Becks

Paris St Germain sporting director Leonardo has revealed he has not given up hope of luring David Beckham to Ligue 1.
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Pardew backs Ashley approach

Alan Pardew feels Newcastle are in a 'healthy' position due to the club chiefs' decision to shift power from the players to the club.
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Lescott respects Pearce call

Joleon Lescott insists he is not upset with Stuart Pearce's decision to leave him out of his new-look England squad against Holland.
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RVP set for summer talks

Robin van Persie has clarified his contract situation at Arsenal by insisting he will hold discussions with the club at the end of the season.
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Hughes felt 'patronised' by Jol

Mark Hughes called Martin Jol's behaviour on the touchline 'patronising' after the rival bosses clashed following Saturday's heated derby.
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Reina hails Reds resurgence

Pepe Reina is pleased to see Liverpool fighting for trophies again after a 'dark moment' in the club's history almost forced him to leave.
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Lamps - Situation not ideal

Frank Lampard has voiced his frustration but does not want to focus on individual relationships following talk of a rift with Andre Villas-Boas.
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Gerrard to consider future

Steven Gerrard has revealed he will consider quitting England after this summer's Euros in order to prolong his career at Liverpool.
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Pearce puts emphasis on youth

Stuart Pearce believes England's young players need to be exposed to tournament football if they are to flourish at senior level.
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Arteta - Don't blame Wenger

Mikel Arteta insists it is Arsenal's players and not Arsene Wenger who should take responsibility for the club's inconsistent season.
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Derailment causes travel chaos

Fans heading to the Carling Cup final faced transport chaos after a train derailed leaving the line between Liverpool and London blocked.
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