Sunderland v Liverpool Live

October 16, 2009

Liverpool travel to Sunderland today looking to get back into the Champions League places. They will have their work cut out for them as they are withou arguably their two most influental players – Stephen Gerrard and Fernando Torres.
Rafael Benitez said:
“They are both at roughly the same stage of their recovery, they are close, but [...]

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Manchester United v Bolton Live

October 16, 2009

Manchester United play Bolton today without influential striker Wayne Rooney, after he injured his calf against Ukraine.
Edwin van der Sar should be between the sticks for Man United for the first time this season, after recovering from a broken finger.  Dimitar Berbatov may opt to sit this game out after the birth of his child.
Bolton [...]

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Aston Villa v Chelsea Live

October 16, 2009

Aston Villa host Chelsea today with Luke Young in the squad for the first time this season, although he will likely be on the bench.
Chelsea have Petr Cech back from suspension after his recent red card.
Yury Zhirkov injured fellow chelsea player Michael Ballack as Germany played Russia midweek, so the German midfielder sits out this [...]

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Arsenal v Birmingham Live

October 16, 2009

The last time Arsenal met Birmingham, Eduardo ended up with a dislocated ankle and a broken leg at the hands of Martin Taylor. There is no chance of a repeat today – both players sit out through injury.
Cameron Jerome will return for Birmingham, but Christian Benitez misses out (and looks likely to be hit by [...]

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Ukraine v England Live

October 9, 2009

England travel to Ukraine, having already qualified for the World Cup after an impressive run of 8 straight wins.
Arsenal winger Theo Walcott is not in the square for Ukraine & Belarus, but Gabriel Agbonlahor makes a return in place of Jermain Defoe who is still suffering a hand injury.
Portsmouth’s David James is likely to start [...]

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Fletcher and Hutton Out for Scotland

October 9, 2009

Alan Hutton and Darren Fletcher have both pulled out of Scotlands friendly against Japan, leaving the total number of players choosing to sit out this pointless fixture at 10.
Watford’s Don Cowie and Norwich City’s Stephen Hughes have been added – Craig Conway had been called up on Tuesday.
Scott Brown, Shaun Maloney and Steven Naismith pulled [...]

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Aston Villa v Man City Live

October 5, 2009

Aston Villa host Manchester City tonight, who will have Emmanuel Adebayor back after serving a 3 match suspension.
Steve Sidwell is likely to be back for Villa after sitting out the defeat by Blackburn.
A win tonight would put Man City back in the top 4 – if they win both of their games at hand they [...]

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Rangers 2 – 1 Celtic Highlights

October 3, 2009

Rangers hauled Celtics lead in the league back to a single point after an impressive start to todays old firm game.
Kenny Miller scored twice in the opening 15 minutes, before McGeady scored a penalty to take it to 2-1.
Celtic yet again had several players booked for diving. Dirty cheating cunts.
8′ K. Miller [1-0]

16′ K. Miller [...]

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West Ham v Fulham Live

October 3, 2009

West Ham host Fulham today, who will likely make several changes to their team after a tough midweek European game.
Brede Hangeland and Dickson Etuhu are likely to return, but Damien Duff is still injured and may not be fit in time to play.  Simon Davies will miss out with a foot injury.
Mathew Upson will be [...]

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Everton v Stoke Live

October 3, 2009

Everton host Stoke this afternoon with Joseph Yobo facing a late fitness test. Tony Hibbert covered as an emergency full-back but David Moyes is confident Yobo will be back in the starting lineup.
Ricardo Fuller should start for Stoke after fully recovering from a groin injury, and James Beattie will likely be at least fit enough [...]

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Chelsea v Liverpool Live

October 3, 2009

If Chelsea beat Liverpool today they will go top of the league, thanks to Manchester United drawing last night.
Petr Cech is suspended, so Hilario or Ross Turnbull will take over in goals.
Michael Ballack is fully recovered from a thigh injury and should be back in the starting 11.
After missing the defeat by Fiorentina, Javier Mascherano [...]

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Arsenal 6 – 2 Blackburn Highlights

October 3, 2009

In the highest scoring game of today, Arsenal beat Blackburn 6-2 after falling behind twice.
Arsenal produced a performance of flair and invention to hammer Blackburn.
Blackburn opened the scoring with Steven Nzonzi heading in Paul Robinson’s free-kick before Thomas Vermaelen equalized.
David Dunn made it 2-1 to Rovers with a deflected shot, but Van Persie brought the [...]

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