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United arrive at good time for Chelsea, Ancelotti says

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:35:28 GMT

COBHAM, England, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Chelsea face title rivals Manchester United at the perfect time on Sunday because the London side are fit, playing well and full of confidence, coach Carlo Ancelotti said.

Tottenham and Chelsea raise stakes on naming rights

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:03:01 GMT

CHIGWELL, England, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur and London arch-rivals Chelsea put the issue of stadium naming rights on the agenda this week after both clubs revealed plans to tap the sponsorship market in their bid to compete.

Manchester United reserve keeper criticises Van der Sar

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:44:15 GMT

LONDON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Manchester United reserve goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak has criticised the club's number one Edwin Van der Sar for failing to offer him help or encouragement.

Kroenke unlikely to thwart Wenger's plans for Arsenal

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:58:27 GMT

LONDON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - While Arsene Wenger's young Arsenal team are playing some stunning soccer on the pitch, the men in suits who run the club are playing an intriguing game behind the scenes at the Emirates Stadium.

English roundup-Ferdinand out of United's trip to Chelsea

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:46:39 GMT

LONDON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Brief news from the English Premier League before this weekend's matches (all times GMT):

CAS suspend Chelsea's ban on signing players

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:46:39 GMT

LONDON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Chelsea were cleared to sign new players in the January transfer window on Friday after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) suspended a ban imposed by world body FIFA.

Ferdinand injury giving United cause for concern

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:26:17 GMT

MANCHESTER, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand, whose form for club and country has been under close scrutiny this season, will miss the visit to Premier League leaders Chelsea on Sunday amid growing fears over his fitness.

Benitez looks forward despite further setback

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:00:17 GMT

LYON, France, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez refused to be drawn about his own future after a 1-1 draw at Olympique Lyon left his side in danger of not surviving the Champions League group stage.

Fabregas scores twice as Arsenal thrash Alkmaar

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:34:55 GMT

LONDON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Cesc Fabregas struck twice as Arsenal thrashed AZ Alkmaar 4-1 on Wednesday to leave them on the brink of a place in the Champions League knockout round.

Ferguson says real United will show up at Chelsea

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:49:39 GMT

LONDON, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Manchester United sit just two points behind Chelsea in the table but as they prepare to visit Stamford Bridge on Sunday there is a sense that something is not quite right with the Premier League champions.

Liverpool agony as late goal takes Lyon through

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:40:23 GMT

LYON, France, Nov 4 (Reuters) - A late goal by Lisandro Lopez gave Olympique Lyon a 1-1 draw with Liverpool in the Champions League on Wednesday, sealing the home team's place in the last 16 and leaving the visitors on the brink of going out.

Rangers to complain to UEFA after crowd trouble

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:29:55 GMT

LONDON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Rangers will complain to UEFA after their Champions League match away to Unirea Urziceni on Wednesday was marred by crowd trouble involving the Scottish team's supporters.

Unirea Urziceni snatch draw against Rangers

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:09:39 GMT

BUCHAREST, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Substitute Marius Onofras struck two minutes from time to give Romanian champions Unirea Urziceni a 1-1 draw with Rangers on Wednesday, tightening their grip on second place in Champions League Group G.

Welcome to the sportsdirect.com@St James' Park stadium

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:18:20 GMT

LONDON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Newcastle United have angered fans with plans to rename their ground the sportsdirect.com@St James' Park Stadium until the end of the season.

Hines strikes late to give West Ham long awaited win

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:09:56 GMT

LONDON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - West Ham United won their first Premier League match since the opening day of the season when Zavon Hines scored deep in stoppage time to give them a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa at Upton Park on Wednesday.

Liverpool play waiting game over injured Torres

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:09:56 GMT

LYON, France, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Injured Liverpool striker Fernando Torres is ready to face Olympique Lyon in their Champions League game on Wednesday but coach Rafa Benitez will make a late decision over whether to play him.

Portsmouth chief exec Storrie charged with tax evasion

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:17:10 GMT

LONDON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie has been charged with tax evasion over a 2003 transfer deal, Britain's Revenue and Customs Prosecutions Office (RCPO) said on Wednesday.

Liverpool's Degen loses red card appeal

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:46:06 GMT

LONDON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Liverpool's selection problems deepened after the Football Association rejected Philipp Degen's appeal against the red card he received during the Premier League defeat to Fulham.

Injured Everton midfielder Arteta suffers setback

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:27:16 GMT

LONDON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta has suffered a minor setback in his recovery from injury, the Premier League club said on its website (www.evertonfc.com).

United qualify after late goals give them draw

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:47:13 GMT

MANCHESTER, England, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Manchester United reached the Champions League knockout stages after Antonio Valencia struck in stoppage time to give them a 3-3 draw at home to CSKA Moscow in their Group B match on Tuesday.

Valencia strikes late to send United through

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:08:35 GMT

MANCHESTER, England, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Manchester United reached the Champions League knockout stage after Antonio Valencia struck in stoppage time to give them a 3-3 draw at home to CSKA Moscow in their Group B match on Tuesday.

Drogba double takes Chelsea through

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:40:05 GMT

MADRID, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Chelsea, inspired by two-goal Didier Drogba, came from 1-0 down to draw 2-2 at Atletico Madrid on Tuesday to seal a place in the Champions League knockout stages with two games to spare.

Kroenke raises Arsenal stake again

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:52:42 GMT

LONDON, Nov 3 (Reuters) - American sports mogul Stan Kroenke raised his stake in Arsenal to 29.6 percent on Tuesday, edging him closer to the 29.9 percent threshold that would force him to make an offer for the remaining shares.

Liverpool's Gerrard out of Lyon Champions League match

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:24:15 GMT

LONDON, Nov 2 (Reuters) - Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard, midfielder Albert Riera and defenders Martin Kelly and Martin Skrtel will all miss Wednesday's decisive Champions League match at Olympique Lyon, manager Rafa Benitez said on Monday.

New father Rooney takes place on United bench

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:58:50 GMT

LONDON, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Wayne Rooney, who became a father for the first time on Monday when his wife Coleen gave birth to their son Kai, was named among Manchester United's substitutes for their Champions League match against CSKA Moscow on Tuesday.