Grant demands focused finish

Chelsea manager Avram Grant fears a lack of concentration may scupper his side’s hopes for silverware this season.
The Blues remain in the hunt for glory both at home and abroad this season, but recently let a 3-1 lead slip against Tottenham in the Premier League and on Wednesday Fenerbahce came from a goal behind to [...]

Wenger calls for all or bust

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has warned his players that their hopes of lifting the Premier League title will be dealt a fatal blow if they lose to Liverpool on Saturday.
The third-placed Gunners welcome the Reds to Emirates Stadium on Saturday lunchtime, in a match which can be seen live on Sky Sports 1, hoping to [...]

Jose in Inter talks - Reports

Jose Mourinho has been in talks with Internazionale about a return to management, according to his personal advisor Eladio Parames.
The Portuguese has been out of the game since leaving Chelsea last September after his relationship with the Premier League club’s board broke down.
It has been reported that Mourinho has been in Italy on Friday in [...]

Ronnie could leave - agent

Ronaldinho’s ’strained’ relationship with Barcelona could see the Brazilian star leave the Spanish giants in the summer, according to the player’s brother and agent Roberto Assis.
The 28-year-old forward’s future at Camp Nou has been the subject of intense speculation over the course of the season as he has struggled for form and fitness.
Milan have been [...]

Owen denies Capello rift

Michael Owen has denied criticising the tactical approach of England manager Fabio Capello.
Reports on Friday had suggested that the Newcastle striker was unaware of his role after being sent on as a second-half subsitiute in Wednesday’s 1-0 friendly defeat to France.
However, Owen has refuted these suggestions and insists that his post-match quotes have been twisted [...]

Gerrard wants time in new role

Steven Gerrard is confident his England partnership with Wayne Rooney can work, providing the two of them adapt to their roles.
During Wednesday’s lacklustre 1-0 defeat in France, Gerrard was deployed as the support to Rooney, who was playing as a lone striker.
Gerrard has been operating in that role for Liverpool in recent weeks, but was [...]

Bentley - Let battle begin

David Bentley is determined to wrestle a place in England’s first XI away from centurion David Beckham.
Bentley was expected to be given the nod to start on the right of England’s midfield for the 1-0 defeat to France in Paris on Wednesday, but manager Fabio Capello opted to hand Beckham his 100th international cap.
Beckham made [...]

Barca fight for Assulin

Israeli starlet Gai Assulin is ready to shun English interest to remain at Barcelona.
The 16-year-old midfielder made history on Wednesday evening when he became his country’s youngest ever international when he came on for Yossi Benayoun during their 1-0 win over Chile.
Assulin is one of the leading lights at La Masia - Barca’s youth academy [...]

Sagna setback for Gunners

Arsenal full-back Bacary Sagna will be out for at least three weeks due to the ankle injury he suffered at Chelsea.
Sagna headed Arsenal in front at Stamford Bridge last Sunday before collecting the knock prior to Didier Drogba’s double for the Blues.
The defender was forced to pull out of the France squad to face England [...]

Barca eye Benitez - reports

Reports emanating from Spain claim Rafa Benitez is Barcelona’s first choice to replace Frank Rijkaard, should the Dutchman leave Camp Nou in the summer.
The Blaugrana boss has come under increased pressure this season as Barca trail arch rivals Real Madrid at the summit of La Liga.
Barca president Joan Laporta is thought to be considering Rijkaard’s [...]