Aston Villa midfielder Barry Bannan walks tall on his debut for Scotland against Faroe Islands
Aston Villa’s 5ft 7in tall midfielder is a throwback to the glory days of Scotland’s Archie Gemmill.
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Man City to test title credentials against United
Man City to test title credentials against United
LONDON, Nov 8 — If Manchester City really are ready to challenge the Manchester United/Chelsea Premier League hegemony then Wednesday’s derby at Eastlands is the time to prove it. The feeling persists that City are underdogs for the 2000 GMT kickoff yet things could hardly be more in their favour. They ended a run of three successive defeats in …
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City’s title credentials at stake against United
If Manchester City really are ready to challenge the Manchester United/Chelsea Premier League hegemony then Wednesday’s derby at Eastlands is the time to prove it.
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Football: ‘Boring’ city look to bounce back against Blues
Football: ‘Boring’ city look to bounce back against Blues
Manchester City assistant manager David Platt has urged his players to bounce back with victory over Birmingham after their goal-less Premier League stalemate in the Manchester derby.
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Football: Gerrard takes blame for Wigan draw
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has insisted he was responsible for the goal that allowed Wigan to equalise in their 1-1 Premier League draw at the DW Stadium on Wednesday.
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Torres, Xavi back for Spain against Portugal
Torres, Xavi back for Spain against Portugal
MADRID (AP) — Spain coach Vicente del Bosque recalled Liverpool striker Fernando Torres and Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez for a friendly against Portugal next week.
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Chamakh fires Gunners brace
Two-goal Marouane Chamakh got Arsenal back on the winning trail with a 2-0 triumph against gallant Wolves at Molineux. Chamakh struck after only 39 seconds when he headed in a cross from Alex Song and wrapped up victory in injury-time.
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New deal for Szczesny
Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal, the Barclays Premier League club announced on Thursday afternoon.
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Wolves tonight: Make us proud
The Arsenal road show rolls into Wolverhampton tonight and with something of a point to prove after Sunday’s dismal home defeat against Newcastle. Not being privy to the Arsenal inner circle, obviously I have no idea what Arsene has said to his players behind closed doors. In public, however, he’s been indulging in the arm around the shoulder to try and coax some life out of two his star players …
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Birmingham City’s Stephen Carr: I Will Be On Best Behaviour For Derby Against Aston Villa
Birmingham City’s Stephen Carr: I Will Be On Best Behaviour For Derby Against Aston Villa
Birmingham City star Stephen Carr insists he will be on his best behaviour when his side visit Villa Park for Sunday’s Second City derby. Carr infuriated Villa fans in last season’s fixture with a hand gesture which led to his receiving a one-match ban.
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McLeish pleased with battling Blues
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish praised the discipline and self-control shown by his side as a goalless draw ended a run of six successive defeats against Aston Villa.
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Rio Ferdinand left at home for Manchester United’s Champions League clash against Bursaspor
Rio Ferdinand left at home for Manchester United’s Champions League clash against Bursaspor
Rio Ferdinand was the major absentee from the 20-man Manchester United party which headed off to Turkey for the match against Bursaspor.
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FERGUSON BACKS CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Sir Alex Ferguson still insists the Champions League is the best tournament in the world and he has likened the World Cup to a trip to the dentist. Europe’s biggest domestic club competition has had its detractors in recent times.
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A national conspiracy against Wolves
A national conspiracy against Wolves
Wolves blogger Tim Spiers frustrations with how his club are treated in the national media reached boiling point after the Manchester United game this week.
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Premier League Preview: Manchester United – Tottenham
Manchester United have not lost any of their 15 games in all competitions so far this season and are the only side yet to taste defeat in the Premier League.
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Carlo Ancelotti Confirms Alex Set To Return For Chelsea Against Blackburn Rovers But Concedes Ramires & Frank Lampard …
Carlo Ancelotti Confirms Alex Set To Return For Chelsea Against Blackburn Rovers But Concedes Ramires & Frank Lampard …
Alex has not played for the Blues since October 3, when he scored against Premier League rivals Arsenal, although the Brazilian is set to return when Ancelotti and his men travel to Ewood Park.
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Bendtner relieved at getting first Arsenal goal of season
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