An Arsenal fan’s agony

Arsenal’s Grand Slam Sunday defeat at Chelsea hammered a painful nail in the coffin of their crumbling Premier League title ambitions, with only a flicker of light now visible in their bid to top the table come May.
Gunners fans had been dreaming and pining for a first league crown since 2004, but stale league displays [...]

Beckham happy to be back

David Beckham admits he is happy to be back in the England squad and hopes to win his 100th cap against France on Wednesday.
The former captain missed Fabio Capello’s first match as coach against Switzerland last month due to a lack of match sharpness.
But he has been recalled for the friendly with France in Paris [...]

Fabregas sights on final

Cesc Fabregas has admitted that he is dreaming of another UEFA Champions League final appearance this season, but is not intent on gaining revenge over Barcelona.
The Arsenal midfielder is desperate to make up for losing in Paris two years ago when Barcelona came from behind to win the trophy with goals from Sameul Eto’o and [...]

Drogba doubles sees Chelsea usurp Arsenal in title race

 
Didier Drogba cast himself as Chelsea’s title saviour on an afternoon when his brace rendered Arsenal’s own challenge redundant at Stamford Bridge.
Manchester United’s cruise control victory over Liverpool earlier in the afternoon had made the capital derby a must-win affair and it was Avram Grant that emerged victorious as Chelsea came from behind to see [...]

Gallas – Fans don’t know truth

William Gallas feels he was booed by Chelsea fans on Sunday because the supporters do not know the truth behind his exit from Stamford Bridge.
The French defender left Chelsea for Arsenal in August 2006 amid claims that he had threatened to score an own goal, if his contract demands were not met by the Blues.
Gallas [...]

Henry & Vieira miss England clash

Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira have pulled out of the France squad to face England on Wednesday.
The Barcelona striker suffered an injury during his side’s 4-1 win over Valladolid on Sunday.
Henry has now withdrawn from the squad to face Fabio Capello’s England in Paris.
Vieira is struggling with a leg problem and he has decided not [...]

Gallas issues rallying call

William Gallas accepts that Arsenal face an uphill battle to win the Premier League but insists the Gunners are still capable of winning the title.
Chelsea’s 2-1 victory over Arsenal on Sunday took them one point above the Gunners into second while Manchester United’s win over Liverpool earlier in the day sent them five points clear [...]

Rooney revels in United win

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney was delighted with his side’s victory over Liverpool as they moved five points clear at the top of the table.
Goals from Wes Brown, Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani were enough to give United another win over their arch-rivals, but much of the headlines were dominated by Javier Mascherano’s sending off.
Mascherano was [...]

United duo out for Portugal Ronaldo and Nani to miss Greece friendly

Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani will miss Portugal’s friendly with Greece on Wednesday due to injury.
The Manchester United duo picked up knocks during the Premier League leaders’ 3-0 win over Liverpool on Sunday.
Ronaldo, who took his tally to 34 for the season by heading United’s second goal against Liverpool, is suffering from pains in his left [...]