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Arsenal beat Liege 2-0 to go through in top spot

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:53:14 GMT

LONDON, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Arsenal secured their place in the knockout phase of the Champions League for the 10th successive season when a comfortable 2-0 win over Standard Liege secured top spot in Group H with a game to spare on Tuesday.

Liverpool knocked out of Champions League despite win

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:12:45 GMT

BUDAPEST, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Five-times champions Liverpool were knocked out of the Champions League on Tuesday despite a 1-0 victory over Debrecen in Group E.

Hart sacked as Portsmouth manager

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:15:24 GMT

LONDON, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Paul Hart became the first Premier League managerial casualty of the season on Tuesday when he was sacked by bottom club Portsmouth.

Richards resigns from England's 2018 bid

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:03:20 GMT

LONDON, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Premier League chairman Dave Richards resigned from the board of England's 2018 World Cup bid on Tuesday.

Van der Sar will be replaced from within, Ferguson says

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:51:50 GMT

MANCHESTER, England, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Edwin van der Sar's place in the Manchester United goal will be filled by either Ben Foster or Tomasz Kuszczak when the Dutchman retires, manager Alex Ferguson said on Tuesday.

Villa's Shorey to join Forest on loan

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:25:08 GMT

LONDON, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Aston Villa defender Nicky Shorey will join Championship (second division) side Nottingham Forest on a month's loan on Thursday, the Premier League club said.

England bid back on track, economic benefits huge - Gill

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:56:09 GMT

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Reuters) - England's 2018 World Cup bid has addressed the concerns of FIFA vice-president Jack Warner and offers a low risk option, Manchester United chief executive David Gill said on Tuesday.

Defoe scores five as Spurs demolish Wigan 9-1

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:02:04 GMT

LONDON, Nov 22 (Reuters) - England striker Jermain Defoe scored five second-half goals as an irresistible Tottenham Hotspur demolished Wigan Athletic 9-1 to go fourth in the Premier League on Sunday.

Wigan players to refund fans after Spurs thrashing

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:14:05 GMT

LONDON, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Wigan Athletic's players have agreed to refund the club's travelling fans after Sunday's humiliating 9-1 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.

Tottenham and Defoe give Redknapp day to remember

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:02:07 GMT

LONDON, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Harry Redknapp began his managerial career watching his Bournemouth side lose 9-0 in the snow.

Chelsea and Man Utd win while Arsenal lose

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:27:39 GMT

LONDON, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Chelsea trounced Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-0 to stay five points clear of champions Manchester United at the top of the Premier League on Saturday.

I want to play for England after World Cup, says Beckham

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:45:23 GMT

LONDON, Nov 21 (Reuters) - David Beckham wants to continue playing for England even after next year's World Cup finals in South Africa, he was quoted as saying on Saturday.

Controversial teenager Kakuta makes Chelsea debut

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:28:44 GMT

LONDON, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Chelsea gave French teenager Gael Kakuta his Premier League debut on Saturday, two years after he was controversially signed from Racing Lens.

West Ham launch 'Katy Perry kit' to meet huge demand

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:28:44 GMT

LONDON, Nov 21 (Reuters) - West Ham United have launched a claret and blue lingerie outfit as worn by American singer Katy Perry at this month's MTV Awards to sell to their fans.

More injury woes for Liverpool in 2-2 draw

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:10:19 GMT

LONDON, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Daniel Agger and Ryan Babel added to Liverpool's injury woes on Saturday in a lively 2-2 English Premier League draw with big-spending Manchester City at Anfield.

Tottenham's Cudicini out of hospital and rest of season

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:10:19 GMT

LONDON, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini was discharged from hospital on Friday following surgery after a motorcycle crash but the Italian is unlikely to play again this season, his club manager said on Friday.

Benitez says Liverpool can still finish in top four

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:16:03 GMT

LIVERPOOL, England, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Liverpool can still finish in the Premier League top four despite a poor run of form, manager Rafa Benitez said on Saturday after his injury-hit side were held to a 2-2 draw by Manchester City.

Chelsea's Lampard joins flight to Serbia for treatment

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:45:51 GMT

LONDON, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has flown to Serbia for treatment on the torn thigh muscle he suffered training with England ahead of last weekend's friendly with Brazil, British media reported on Saturday.

Roy Keane blames Irish defence and keeper for Henry goal

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:49:54 GMT

LONDON, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Former Ireland captain Roy Keane blamed Ireland's defenders and goalkeeper rather than Thierry Henry for the controversial goal which ended their World Cup hopes.

Failure to land Barry haunts Benitez as Man City loom

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:46:40 GMT

LONDON, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez will get a close-up of the missing piece of his jigsaw puzzle on Saturday when Gareth Barry runs out for Manchester City at Anfield for a match with huge implications for both clubs.

France's Sarkozy apologises to Ireland, dismisses replay

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:00:47 GMT

BRUSSELS, Nov 20 (Reuters) - French President Nicolas Sarkozy apologised to Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen for France's controversial victory over Ireland in their World Cup play-off on Wednesday, but would not agree to a replay.

Record-breaking Berbatov dreams of Champions League glory

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:03:18 GMT

SOFIA, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Bulgaria captain Dimitar Berbatov has set his sights on winning the Champions League after breaking his country's goal-scoring record.

Eduardo signs long-term deal with Arsenal

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:37:00 GMT

LONDON, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Croatia striker Eduardo has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.

Arsenal fullback Gibbs suffers foot injury

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:29:25 GMT

LONDON, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Arsenal left back Kieran Gibbs was taken to hospital for an x-ray after hobbling off with a foot injury in the 21st minute of England's goalless European under-21 Championship qualifier in Lithuania on Tuesday.

Arsenal confirm Van Persie out for six weeks

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:31:34 GMT

LONDON, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Dutch striker Robin van Persie will be out for six weeks after damaging right ankle ligaments, Premier League Arsenal confirmed on Monday.