Liverpool Striker Dirk Kuyt Defends Fernando Torres After Goalless Draw With Utrecht

Liverpool Striker Dirk Kuyt Defends Fernando Torres After Goalless Draw With Utrecht
Kuyt looked to offer some support to his recently misfiring team-mate who had another off-night and the Dutchman reminded fans of the two assists that the Spaniard provided in the 2-2 draw with Sunderland last weekend.
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Hodgson confronts Liverpool relegation reality
LIVERPOOL, United Kingdom (AFP) – Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson had to reluctantly accept his side are now in a relegation battle after Blackpool pulled off a stunning 2-1 win at Anfield here on Sunday.
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Wenger defends tackling stance

Wenger defends tackling stance
Arsene Wenger is surprised by the criticism he has received from Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce and Stoke boss Tony Pulis, but vowed to continue speaking out against over-the-top tackles.
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The Rumour Mill: Wednesday’s football news and gossip
In today’s Rumour Mill: Maloney tipped as McFadden’s Scotland replacement; Money man Melville says he may yet stay at Dundee; Fabregas out of Hampden clash; plus the r
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WENGER DEFENDS TACKLING STANCE
Arsene Wenger is surprised by the criticism he has received from Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce and Stoke boss Tony Pulis, but vowed to continue speaking out against over-the-top tackles.
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Liverpool legend Dalglish defends Torres form

Liverpool legend Dalglish defends Torres form
Manchester United Fernando Torres Birmingham City Liverpool World Cup Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish has defended the form of Fernando Torres . Dalglish, now an ambassador for the club, insists it was simply a bad day at the office for Torres against Birmingham City and is adamant the 26-year-old will be back to his best soon. He told talkSPORT : “I don’t think Fernando would think it was one …
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United boss applauds ‘great result’
Sir Alex Ferguson admitted he feared Manchester United would not get anything from Sunday’s thrilling 3-2 win over Liverpool at Old Trafford.
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Berbatov hat trick powers Manchester Utd. past Liverpool
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Dana White Defends GSP’s Performance at UFC 111

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Cesc revisited? Arsenal boss Wenger defends manner of bid for Fulham keeper Schwarzer

Cesc revisited? Arsenal boss Wenger defends manner of bid for Fulham keeper Schwarzer
Arsenal Arsene Wenger Barcelona Fulham Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has defended their protracted pursuit of Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer. Wenger insists Arsenal ‘s conscience is clear in their pursuit of Schwarzer despite the fact it has been compared to Barcelona ‘s courting of Cesc Fabregas. He said: “If a club says ‘no’ you don’t continue. We always behave like that.”   Need your Arsenal …
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Arsenal 6 Blackpool 0: match report
Theo Walcott delivers a scintillating demonstration of wing play with hat-trick as Arsenal demolish Blackpool.
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Arsenal target Sevilla defender Sebastien Squillaci
Arsenal are in negotiations for French central defender Sebastien Squillaci after he asked to be removed from Sevilla’s Champions League squad to play Braga.
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Walcott fires Arsenal
Arsenal dragged Blackpool crashing back down to earth and truly welcomed them to the Premier League with a 6-0 demolition at the Emirates Stadium.
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Yaya defends City move

Yaya defends City move
Yaya Toure claims that he has always wanted to play in the Premier League and that’s why he moved to Manchester City – not for the money.
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United brush aside Chelsea at Wembley
Manchester United defeated English Premier League title rivals Chelsea with a 3-1 win over the champions.
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Manchester United still in market for rising star Mesut Ozil
Sir Alex Ferguson kept open the possibility of Manchester United signing the 21-year-old German World Cup star Mesut Ozil last night, after his side signalled their intent to win back the Premier League title from Chelsea with a convincing win in the Community Shield. Related Stories Mourinho ends interest in trio Javier Hernandez a hit for Manchester United Ferguson: Manchester City must finish …
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Toure defends Man City move

Toure defends Man City move
Yaya Toure insists he has not taken a step down by joining Manchester City from Barcelona.
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PREVIEW: International friendlies an unwelcome distraction for clubs
Berlin – Europe’s top clubs will be keeping their fingers crossed that none of their high-paid players suffer injury in a host of friendly internationals to be played Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Hedo Turkoglu rips the Raptors, defends Bosh

Hedo Turkoglu rips the Raptors, defends Bosh
The split between Hedo Turkoglu and the Toronto Raptors has gotten a bit nastier.
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August 2 — On This Date…
1864 — The first Travers Stakes at Saratoga is won by Kentucky, a horse that scores 20 consecutive victories.
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