Chelsea
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City vow to rebound against in-form Gunners
FIFA.com &bull Dec 16, 2011
Manchester City are determined to bounce back from the disappointment of losing their unbeaten record on Sunday as the Premier League leaders entertain a resurgent Arsenal. Roberto Mancini's men suffered their first loss of the season with a 2-1 reverse at Chelsea, a setback which slashed City's lead at the top to two points and removed their aura of invincibility.… Full Story »
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English clubs hope to dodge Italian test
Soccer News on The Independent UK &bull Dec 16, 2011
Manchester will have to vacate, at least temporarily, its position as England's pre-eminent football city as Arsenal and Chelsea discover their opponents in the last 16 of the Champions League at lunchtime today. An hour later - siesta time in… Full Story »
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Pardew: I can't wait for transfer window to close
Soccer News on The Independent UK &bull Dec 16, 2011
Note: We do not store your email address(es) but your IP address will be logged to prevent abuse of this feature. Alan Pardew, the Newcastle United manager, believes only Roberto Mancini and Sir Alex Ferguson can say with confidence that… Full Story »
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Sam Wallace: Is the power of the Premier League in Europe waning?
Soccer News on The Independent UK &bull Dec 16, 2011
Note: We do not store your email address(es) but your IP address will be logged to prevent abuse of this feature. You have to go back 12 years to the 1999-2000 season, and through a few changes in formats to the Champions League, for the last time English football only had two contenders in the second round proper of the competition. The two survivors were Manchester United and Chelsea who made it through to the second group stage, as it was then, and were… Full Story »
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Chelsea will wait for Fernando Torres to find form - Andre Villas-Boas
Soccer News on Guardian UK &bull Dec 15, 2011
Thursday 15 December 2011. Fernando Torres enters his second year at Chelsea in January and he has scored only three goals in 25 League appearances so far. Andre Villas-Boas has said he is prepared to wait another year for Fernando Torres to rediscover his form if required, as the first anniversary of the 27-year-old's so far unsuccessful 50m transfer from Liverpool approaches. At the… Full Story »
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Kenny Dalglish satisfied that Stewart Downing is proving his worth
Soccer News on Guardian UK &bull Dec 15, 2011
Thursday 15 December 2011. The focus on Andy Carroll irritates Kenny Dalglish immensely but it will not appease the Liverpool manager that questions about value for money at Anfield go further than the 35m signing from Newcastle United. They are also being asked of Stewart Downing as he prepares for a return to Aston Villa on Sunday. A hostile reception awaits the winger at Villa Park on account of the manner of his departure and his importance to… Full Story »
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Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas tells striker Fernando Torres it is time to deliver goals
Soccer News on The Telegraph &bull Dec 15, 2011
While dismissing claims that Torres is for sale - "he's not available at any price" - the Chelsea manager revealed his concerns over the 50 million striker, suggesting he is suffering from a crisis of self-belief and that it was… Full Story »
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Richards, Balotelli in training tussle
Soccer Way &bull Dec 15, 2011
The pair had a bust-up during Thursday's session in preparation for their weekend Premier League clash at home to Arsenal, exchanging words before squaring up to each other, with Richards having to be restrained by team-mates. However, the two are… Full Story »
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Villas-Boas: Torres staying
Sportal.com.au &bull Dec 15, 2011
The 50 million-pound ($AUD 78 million) signing from Liverpool has scored just five goals in 35 appearances in his time at Stamford Bridge since moving in January, and is now behind fellow strikers Didier Drogba and Daniel Sturridge in the… Full Story »
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Micah Richards plays down Mario Balotelli confrontation
Soccer News on The Independent UK &bull Dec 15, 2011
Note: We do not store your email address(es) but your IP address will be logged to prevent abuse of this feature. Reports and photographs have emerged suggesting the pair clashed during a practice session ahead of Sunday's Barclays Premier League… Full Story »
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Point at Sevilla will earn Real Madrid title of 'winter champions'
Soccer News on Guardian UK &bull Dec 15, 2011
Point at Sevilla will earn Real Madrid title of 'winter champions' The signing of Jose Mourinho was 'one of the best decisions I have made', said the Real Madrid president Florentino Perez in the aftermath of the 3-1 home defeat by Barcelona. Jose Mourinho can return the faith shown in… Full Story »
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Frank Isola: Montreal Impact lucked out by losing Nicolas Anelka to Shanghai Shenua
Goal.com &bull Dec 15, 2011
Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka was said to be intrigued with the idea of playing in Major League Soccer and was in talks with the expansion Montreal Impact about relocating to the French-speaking Canadian city.It all sounded too good to be true which of course it was once the Chinese club, Shanghai Shenhua, blew away the competition with an offer… Full Story »
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Chelsea Boss Andre Villas-Boas Insists Fernando Torres Is Not For Sale For Any Price
CaughtOffside.com &bull Dec 15, 2011
"So Fernando, you come out of Stamford Bridge, turn right and there's a bus stop just opposite the newsagent, good luck". Watch the Premier League Live Streaming Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has insisted striker Fernando Torres is not for sale… Full Story »
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Football Weekly Extra podcast: is Neymar better than Lionel Messi?
Soccer News on Guardian UK &bull Dec 15, 2011
It's Barcelona v Santos on Sunday - so should Jimbo and the crew back Pele's hot tip? Probably not, judging on his past form. Paolo Bandini and Paul MacInnes come to blows over who is better - Barcelona's Lionel Messi… Full Story »
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EPL January transfer targets: Stoke
1000 Goals &bull Dec 15, 2011There is a genuine feeling around the club that if Stoke can address their poor away form, they could break into the top six in the Premier League. They have already beaten Tottenham and Liverpool at home this season, while… Full Story »
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Chelsea continues to work on new deal for Drogba
Tribal Football &bull Dec 15, 2011
The 33-year old Ivory Coast international comes out of contract in the summer and he is keen for a two-year deal to remain at Stamford Bridge although the Blues would rather offer him 12 months. Villas-Boas is confident something will… Full Story »
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Mario Balotelli and Micah Richards in training ground confrontation
Soccer News on Guardian UK &bull Dec 15, 2011
Micah Richards is restrained by James Milner and Yaya Toure during the incident with Mario Balotelli at Manchester City's training ground. Mario Balotelli's remarkable penchant for embroiling himself in controversy at Manchester City has resurfaced in the form of a training-ground confrontation with his team-mate Micah Richards. The two players clashed towards… Full Story »
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City gunning for Arsenal, United face QPR
FIFA.com &bull Dec 15, 2011
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany is confident his side can bounce back to winning ways when they host in-form Arsenal on Sunday. City suffered their first defeat of the Premier League season on Monday when they were beaten 2-1 away to Chelsea. The reverse came just days… Full Story »
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David Villa broken leg: Barcelona striker suffers in Club World Cup semi-final
Soccer News on Daily Mail UK &bull Dec 15, 2011
Premier League clubs Chelsea and Liverpool have been forced to call off their pursuit of Barcelona and Spain striker David Villa after the striker suffered a broken leg. Full Story »
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Champions League draw preview: All the teams in the hat
Soccer News on Daily Mail UK &bull Dec 15, 2011
Only Arsenal and Chelsea are left to fly the flag for the Premier League. Standing in their way on the road to glory in Munich next May are the usual suspects, though, as well as a few unfamiliar faces. Form… Full Story »
