I have no idea how exactly this is done, mate, not to mention manipulating in-game screenshots quickly to post just the result of a single game for instance.
Blasphemy! Seven clubs lock horns for the title after sir Alex Ferguson's retirement!
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I have no idea how exactly this is done, mate, not to mention manipulating in-game screenshots quickly to post just the result of a single game for instance.
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Premier League
Round 18
Thursday 26th December 2013:
Manchester City - Arsenal 4-1
Negredo (28), Nasri (43, 87), Silva (45+2); Wilshere (20)
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Aston Villa - Newcastle 0-2
Donovan (45), Remy (90+1)
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Premier League
Round 18
Thursday 26th December 2013:
Manchester City - Arsenal 4-1
Negredo (28), Nasri (43, 87), Silva (45+2); Wilshere (20)
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Aston Villa - Newcastle 0-2
Donovan (45), Remy (90+1)
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Stoke - Liverpool 2-0
Shawcross (38), N'Zonzi (87)
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Swansea - Chelsea 1-4
Vazquez (82); Eto'o (18), Hazard (44), Lampard (60), Mata (72)
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Tottenham - Manchester United 4-1
Eriksen (14), Lamela (17, 34), Soldado (26); Kagawa (69)
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Shawcross (38), N'Zonzi (87)
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Swansea - Chelsea 1-4
Vazquez (82); Eto'o (18), Hazard (44), Lampard (60), Mata (72)
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Tottenham - Manchester United 4-1
Eriksen (14), Lamela (17, 34), Soldado (26); Kagawa (69)
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You probably mean Liverpool, not Everton? And why are Holloway and Jol jobs insecure? They are doing pretty well.
And most important thing: you and you'r story are finnaly back(H)
Oops, correct
Have no idea about the sack race - this is what the media reported. Found it weird, too!
The Liverpool board have today confirmed that Marcelo Bielsa will be the new name on the manager's door at Anfield. Rosario-born Bielsa declared he was looking forward to the challenge at Liverpool and had already turned his attention to the immediate task of getting the team out of relegation zone.
Bielsa is a well-traveled experienced manager, having previously worked with Athletic Club, Chile, Argentina, Espanyol and Velez Sarsfield.
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Premier League
Round 19
Saturday 28th December 2013:
Swansea - Manchester United 0-3
van Persie (9. 50), Young (34)
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Stoke - Newcastle 0-2
Alex Sandro (2), Parr o.g. (9)
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Premier League
Round 19
Saturday 28th December 2013:
Swansea - Manchester United 0-3
van Persie (9. 50), Young (34)
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Stoke - Newcastle 0-2
Alex Sandro (2), Parr o.g. (9)
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Norwich - Liverpool 0-2
Suarez (57), Emanuelson (77)
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Tottenham - West Brom 5-2
Dembele (15, 90), Paulinho (21), Soldado (pen 26), Dawson (36); Dawson o.g. (42), Long (pen 77)
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Manchester City - West Ham 2-0
Aguero (25), Negredo (77)
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Sunday 29th December 2013:
Aston Villa - Arsenal 0-1
Giroud (45+2)
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Southampton - Chelsea 3-1
Lambert (9, 36), Osvaldo (77); Cole sent off (58), Eto'o (79)
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Suarez (57), Emanuelson (77)
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Tottenham - West Brom 5-2
Dembele (15, 90), Paulinho (21), Soldado (pen 26), Dawson (36); Dawson o.g. (42), Long (pen 77)
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Manchester City - West Ham 2-0
Aguero (25), Negredo (77)
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Sunday 29th December 2013:
Aston Villa - Arsenal 0-1
Giroud (45+2)
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Southampton - Chelsea 3-1
Lambert (9, 36), Osvaldo (77); Cole sent off (58), Eto'o (79)
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Premier League
Round 20
Tuesday 31st December 2013:
Cardiff - Manchester City 1-0
Cowie (66)
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Crystal Palace - Tottenham 2-1
Dobbie (36, pen 52); Griezmann (54)
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Wednesday 1st January 2014:
Newcastle - Liverpool 4-1
Baines (34), Cisse (63), Salvio (73), Donovan (85); Emanuelson (16)
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Premier League
Round 20
Tuesday 31st December 2013:
Cardiff - Manchester City 1-0
Cowie (66)
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Crystal Palace - Tottenham 2-1
Dobbie (36, pen 52); Griezmann (54)
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Wednesday 1st January 2014:
Newcastle - Liverpool 4-1
Baines (34), Cisse (63), Salvio (73), Donovan (85); Emanuelson (16)
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Chelsea - Norwich 3-1
Ramires (5. 27), Cahill (38), Essien sent off (59); Tettey (89)
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Manchester United - Southampton 2-1
Hernandez (36), Young (84); Osvaldo (89)
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Arsenal - Stoke 1-0
Gibbs (67)
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Ramires (5. 27), Cahill (38), Essien sent off (59); Tettey (89)
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Manchester United - Southampton 2-1
Hernandez (36), Young (84); Osvaldo (89)
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Newcastle (1st; 51pts; +35) - the Magpies meet the New Year sitting top of the league after beating Manchester United off that position.
Player of the month: Kurt Zouma (DC) 7.78
1 Current first team injury:
Alex Sandro (D/WBL) - 3 weeks (fractured cheekbone)
Manchester United (2nd; 49pts; +32) - the Red Devils keep up the good form and are in best shape to challenge for honors despite dropping down to second.
Player of the month: Ashley Young (AMRLC) 8.00
1 Current first team injury:
Robin van Persie (ST) - 5-7 days (damaged elbow)
Chelsea (3rd; 41pts; +15) - the Blues are still in the fight although they need to start closing the gap soon or will have to accept Champions League qualification only.
Player of the month: Michael Essien (DM/MC) 7.54
3 Current first team injuries:
Oscar (MC/AMRC) - 6-10 days (twisted ankle)
Michael Essien (DM/MC) - 4-5 days (bruised rib)
Willian (AMRLC) - 2-3 months (torn hamstring)
Manchester City (4th; 38pts; +15) - improved performances have allowed the Citizens to climb in the top four and they even have an outside chance to fight for the title.
Player of the month: Vincent Kompany (DC/DM/MC) 7.48
3 Current first team injuries:
Costel Pantilimon (GK) - 4-5 weeks (lower back stress fracture)
Jack Rodwell (DM/MC) - 3-4 weeks (broken jaw)
Jesus Navas (AMR) - 5-6 months (broken leg)
Tottenham (6th; 32pts; +13) - Spurs haven't been consistent enough but still can mount a top four challenge.
Player of the month: Christian Eriksen (M/AMC) 7.82
1 Current first team injury:
Danny Rose (D/WB/AML) - 3-5 weeks (broken leg)
Arsenal (11th; 25pts; -1) - the Gunners nearly doubled their points tally this month alone but have a lot of work to do if they are to salvage any respectable league position this season.
Player of the month: Thomas Vermaelen (DLC) 7.20
3 Current first team injuries:
Wojciech Szczesny (GK) - 2-3 weeks (sprained ankle)
Mathieu Flamini (DM/MC) - 10-14 days (pulled hamstring)
Theo Walcott (AMR/ST) - 2-3 weeks (pulled hamstring)
Liverpool (19th; 14pts; -13) - the Reds only pick up a single win against Norwich and that is the single team below them in the table. Could the Merseyside giants truly get relegated?
Player of the month: Urby Emanuelson (AMRL) 7.22
4 Current first team injuries:
Martin Kelly (DRC) - 5-7 weeks (fractured wrist)
Jose Enrique (D/WBL) - 4-8 days (groin strain)
Mohamed Diame (DM/MC) - 3-4 months (knee tendonitis)
Hernanes (MC/AMLC) - 5-8 days (concussion)
Aston Villa (5th) - the Villains are losing pace but still can aim for Europe.
Crystal Palace (7th) - incredible performance for a relegation favourite so far, can Palace keep it up?
West Ham, Hull and West Brom are too close to the teams under the safety line and need to up their game soon.
Swansea, Liverpool and Norwich occupy the bottom three - the Swans have two games in hand and Liverpool have one to improve their fortunes. Norwich appear doomed at this stage.
Player of the month: Kurt Zouma (DC) 7.78
1 Current first team injury:
Alex Sandro (D/WBL) - 3 weeks (fractured cheekbone)
Manchester United (2nd; 49pts; +32) - the Red Devils keep up the good form and are in best shape to challenge for honors despite dropping down to second.
Player of the month: Ashley Young (AMRLC) 8.00
1 Current first team injury:
Robin van Persie (ST) - 5-7 days (damaged elbow)
Chelsea (3rd; 41pts; +15) - the Blues are still in the fight although they need to start closing the gap soon or will have to accept Champions League qualification only.
Player of the month: Michael Essien (DM/MC) 7.54
3 Current first team injuries:
Oscar (MC/AMRC) - 6-10 days (twisted ankle)
Michael Essien (DM/MC) - 4-5 days (bruised rib)
Willian (AMRLC) - 2-3 months (torn hamstring)
Manchester City (4th; 38pts; +15) - improved performances have allowed the Citizens to climb in the top four and they even have an outside chance to fight for the title.
Player of the month: Vincent Kompany (DC/DM/MC) 7.48
3 Current first team injuries:
Costel Pantilimon (GK) - 4-5 weeks (lower back stress fracture)
Jack Rodwell (DM/MC) - 3-4 weeks (broken jaw)
Jesus Navas (AMR) - 5-6 months (broken leg)
Tottenham (6th; 32pts; +13) - Spurs haven't been consistent enough but still can mount a top four challenge.
Player of the month: Christian Eriksen (M/AMC) 7.82
1 Current first team injury:
Danny Rose (D/WB/AML) - 3-5 weeks (broken leg)
Arsenal (11th; 25pts; -1) - the Gunners nearly doubled their points tally this month alone but have a lot of work to do if they are to salvage any respectable league position this season.
Player of the month: Thomas Vermaelen (DLC) 7.20
3 Current first team injuries:
Wojciech Szczesny (GK) - 2-3 weeks (sprained ankle)
Mathieu Flamini (DM/MC) - 10-14 days (pulled hamstring)
Theo Walcott (AMR/ST) - 2-3 weeks (pulled hamstring)
Liverpool (19th; 14pts; -13) - the Reds only pick up a single win against Norwich and that is the single team below them in the table. Could the Merseyside giants truly get relegated?
Player of the month: Urby Emanuelson (AMRL) 7.22
4 Current first team injuries:
Martin Kelly (DRC) - 5-7 weeks (fractured wrist)
Jose Enrique (D/WBL) - 4-8 days (groin strain)
Mohamed Diame (DM/MC) - 3-4 months (knee tendonitis)
Hernanes (MC/AMLC) - 5-8 days (concussion)
Other teams to watch:
Aston Villa (5th) - the Villains are losing pace but still can aim for Europe.
Crystal Palace (7th) - incredible performance for a relegation favourite so far, can Palace keep it up?
West Ham, Hull and West Brom are too close to the teams under the safety line and need to up their game soon.
Swansea, Liverpool and Norwich occupy the bottom three - the Swans have two games in hand and Liverpool have one to improve their fortunes. Norwich appear doomed at this stage.
December Player of the Month:
Christian Eriksen (Tottenham)
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December Young Player of the Month:
Jonjo Shelvey (Swansea)
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December Manager of the Month:
Mauricio Pochettino (Southampton)
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Leading Goalscorers:
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Christian Eriksen (Tottenham)
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December Young Player of the Month:
Jonjo Shelvey (Swansea)
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December Manager of the Month:
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World Annual Awards
2013 World Golden Ball:
2013 World Player of the Year:
Lionel Messi (Barcelona)
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2013 European Golden Boy:
2013 World Team of the Year:
MC. Thiago (Bayern Munich)
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World Annual Awards
2013 World Golden Ball:
Lionel Messi (Barcelona)
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Lionel Messi (Barcelona)
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2013 European Golden Boy:
Lucas Moura (Paris Saint-Germain)
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2013 World Team of the Year:
GK. Iker Casillas (Real Madrid)
DR. Daniel Alves (Barcelona)
DL. David Alaba (Bayern Munich)
DC. Gerard Pique (Barcelona)
DC. Mats Hummels (Dortmund)
MC. Wayne Rooney (Manchester United)MC. Thiago (Bayern Munich)
AMR. Lionel Messi (Barcelona)
AML. Christiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid)AMC. Luka Modric (Real Madrid)
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English Title Contenders Cup Watch
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Third Round
Saturday 4th January 2014:
Chelsea - Tottenham 0-1Saturday 4th January 2014:
Soldado (73)
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Arsenal - Burnley 3-0
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Nasri (7, 85), Dzeko (20); Hart o.g. (45)
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Newcastle - Sheffield Wednesday 4-0
Marveaux (16), Remy (21), Depay (90+1), Santon (90+2)
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Birmingham - Manchester United 0-2
Carrick (13), Nani sent off (57), Hernandez (61)
Doncaster - Liverpool 1-5
Robinson (50); Aspas (pen 7, 34), Allen (10), Suarez (57), McLaughlin (62)
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English Title Contenders Cup Watch
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Fourth Round Draw
Stoke - Newcastle
Arsenal - Millwall
Cardiff - Tottenham
Manchester United - Liverpool
Watford - Manchester City
Stoke - Newcastle
Arsenal - Millwall
Cardiff - Tottenham
Manchester United - Liverpool
Watford - Manchester City
English Title Contenders Cup Watch
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Semi Final First Leg
Tuesday 7th January 2014:
Aston Villa - Chelsea 2-3
Albrighton (8), Bacuna (72); Ramires (14), Eto'o (22), Terry (51)
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Albrighton (8), Bacuna (72); Ramires (14), Eto'o (22), Terry (51)
Wednesday 8th January 2014:
Newcastle - West Brom 1-0
Zouma (39)
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League Table:
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Premier League
Postponed fixture
Wednesday 8th January 2014:
Liverpool - Swansea 0-0
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Wednesday 8th January 2014:
Liverpool - Swansea 0-0
League Table:
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Last Updated: 14th January 2014
LEWIS HOLTBY leaves Spurs for Dortmund.
German powerhouse Dortmund have completed the transfer of Tottenham midfielder Lewis Holtby (23) for a fee of 4.2 million pounds. The versatile midfielder found himself surplus to requirements after a busy summer window and Andre Villas-Boas let him go in order to find first team football.
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LEWIS HOLTBY leaves Spurs for Dortmund.
German powerhouse Dortmund have completed the transfer of Tottenham midfielder Lewis Holtby (23) for a fee of 4.2 million pounds. The versatile midfielder found himself surplus to requirements after a busy summer window and Andre Villas-Boas let him go in order to find first team football.
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Holtby arrived at White Hart Lane from Schalke in the previous season but never really made the grade and managed just 14 games for Tottenham, failing to score in all of them. His departure is somewhat expected given the high level of competition in the team. Spurs have also registered a profit after tripling the fee they paid for his services.
Lee Dixon: City boost youth ranks
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LEE DIXON Tuesday 14 January 2014
Manuel Pellegrini has entered the winter transfer market to secure the signature of a highly rated young midfielder Jordan Jones (19) from Middlesbrough for a fee of 2.9 million pounds. Manchester City were heavily linked to the youngster during the summer but stepped up their interest just now. It is believed they have beaten a number of Premier League rivals to this deal.
Jones is hardly the high profile signing to excite City fans as he is yet to register a first team game. He emerged through the Middlesbrough youth ranks just two seasons ago and his capture is definitely one for the future. Pellegrini was quick to play down expectations of instant impact:
Reporter: This is surely one for the development team but aren't you a bit worried such a fee for a teenager yet to play any official football might be a problem for the lad?
Manuel Pellegrini: Not at all. Jones is a young boy, an English talent and as we know, these cost a bit more. He knows it and there is no pressure on him to justify the fee whatsoever.
Reporter: It was widely reported a number of other Premier League clubs were chasing this signature. There are suggestions you have moved for him to demolish the transfer plans of your opponents and a lot of pundits are questioning the choice Jones made as a potentially career-damaging as he has little chance to break in the first team.
Manuel Pellegrini: This is hilarious. We would never sign a player for the sake of it. Of course Jordan cannot expect to walk in the first team but as long as he works hard on the training ground and shows the progress we expect to see he will be in the mix for years to come.
Reporter: Can we expect more immediate-future signings this month?
Manuel Pellegrini: We will see. I am happy with the group we have right now. It is very hard to improve it, especially in January. If we think there is someone out there to give us something we don't have right now, someone willing to move - we will try. But it is hard in a World Cup year so I wouldn't bet on it.
Pellegrini has understandably tried to shield the player but it is quite evident City moved for Jones simply because they can afford it and while this signing doesn't make City stronger, a player the opposition doesn't sign still gives you an advantage.
Jordan Jones transfer verdict: 5.0/10 - the Citizens didn't need Jones right now and how influential he can be in the future is anyone's guess.
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LEE DIXON Tuesday 14 January 2014
Manuel Pellegrini has entered the winter transfer market to secure the signature of a highly rated young midfielder Jordan Jones (19) from Middlesbrough for a fee of 2.9 million pounds. Manchester City were heavily linked to the youngster during the summer but stepped up their interest just now. It is believed they have beaten a number of Premier League rivals to this deal.
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Jones joins City ranks
Jones is hardly the high profile signing to excite City fans as he is yet to register a first team game. He emerged through the Middlesbrough youth ranks just two seasons ago and his capture is definitely one for the future. Pellegrini was quick to play down expectations of instant impact:
Reporter: This is surely one for the development team but aren't you a bit worried such a fee for a teenager yet to play any official football might be a problem for the lad?
Manuel Pellegrini: Not at all. Jones is a young boy, an English talent and as we know, these cost a bit more. He knows it and there is no pressure on him to justify the fee whatsoever.
Reporter: It was widely reported a number of other Premier League clubs were chasing this signature. There are suggestions you have moved for him to demolish the transfer plans of your opponents and a lot of pundits are questioning the choice Jones made as a potentially career-damaging as he has little chance to break in the first team.
Manuel Pellegrini: This is hilarious. We would never sign a player for the sake of it. Of course Jordan cannot expect to walk in the first team but as long as he works hard on the training ground and shows the progress we expect to see he will be in the mix for years to come.
Reporter: Can we expect more immediate-future signings this month?
Manuel Pellegrini: We will see. I am happy with the group we have right now. It is very hard to improve it, especially in January. If we think there is someone out there to give us something we don't have right now, someone willing to move - we will try. But it is hard in a World Cup year so I wouldn't bet on it.
Pellegrini has understandably tried to shield the player but it is quite evident City moved for Jones simply because they can afford it and while this signing doesn't make City stronger, a player the opposition doesn't sign still gives you an advantage.
Jordan Jones transfer verdict: 5.0/10 - the Citizens didn't need Jones right now and how influential he can be in the future is anyone's guess.
Red Devils boost champion defense bid with double deal
Gary Neville
Published at 9:51PM, January 14 2014
Manchester United have wrapped up two major signings as David Moyes' attempt to rebuild the first team continues. The excellent relations with Spanish giants Real Madrid allowed United to move in and secure the capture of flamboyant winger Angel di Maria (25) for a fee of 25.5 million pounds.
Di Maria spent three and a half seasons in Madrid and was a key part of the team even though he is yet to score a goal this season. The Argentina international has represented his country 32 times with 7 goals to his name. His arrival will boost the options wide out and allow Manchester United to resume their famous winger philosophy.
The second player Manchester United signed will address the long term issues in central midfield. Croatian Milan Badelj (24) joins the roster after HSV agreed to sell him for 8.5 million pounds. It is slightly disappointing Milan has arrived with a slight injury and will not be able to train in the next ten days though.Badelj also boasts international experience with 14 caps and 1 goal. He has been everpresent for HSV since his move to Germany two years ago. His willingness to dictate the tempo and ability to spray passes and burst through the middle will be greeted from the fans. David Moyes was understandably upbeat about the transfers:
Reporter: That's impressive business from the club so early in January, congratulations!
David Moyes: We are blessed with excellent set-up here and it helps a great deal when trying to close major coups fast. While we were trying to be strategic with these transfers, we also needed a psychological boost to keep the group on their toes and push on in the second half of the season.
Reporter: You mentioned strategy, so do you expect Badelj and di Maria to replace Scholes and Giggs?
David Moyes: I am not one to put labels on players. Scholes and Giggs are club legends and it wouldn't be fair to compare Milan or Angel to them. They know they need to work hard and deliver a lot in a number of seasons for such comparisons to have any merit. On the other hand I am completely confident they will be able to hold their own in the best team in the world.
Angel di Maria transfer verdict: 8.5/10 - undoubtedly a major coup for Manchester United, the winger will give the fans just what they want - goals.
Milan Badelj transfer verdict: 7.0/10 - the Croatian is the less impressive player of the pair and some fans were underwhelmed with the signing but it is a fact the Red Devils needed a boost in this area and they weren't going to get a much better player there this window.
Gary Neville
Published at 9:51PM, January 14 2014
Manchester United have wrapped up two major signings as David Moyes' attempt to rebuild the first team continues. The excellent relations with Spanish giants Real Madrid allowed United to move in and secure the capture of flamboyant winger Angel di Maria (25) for a fee of 25.5 million pounds.
Di Maria spent three and a half seasons in Madrid and was a key part of the team even though he is yet to score a goal this season. The Argentina international has represented his country 32 times with 7 goals to his name. His arrival will boost the options wide out and allow Manchester United to resume their famous winger philosophy.
The second player Manchester United signed will address the long term issues in central midfield. Croatian Milan Badelj (24) joins the roster after HSV agreed to sell him for 8.5 million pounds. It is slightly disappointing Milan has arrived with a slight injury and will not be able to train in the next ten days though.Badelj also boasts international experience with 14 caps and 1 goal. He has been everpresent for HSV since his move to Germany two years ago. His willingness to dictate the tempo and ability to spray passes and burst through the middle will be greeted from the fans. David Moyes was understandably upbeat about the transfers:
Reporter: That's impressive business from the club so early in January, congratulations!
David Moyes: We are blessed with excellent set-up here and it helps a great deal when trying to close major coups fast. While we were trying to be strategic with these transfers, we also needed a psychological boost to keep the group on their toes and push on in the second half of the season.
Reporter: You mentioned strategy, so do you expect Badelj and di Maria to replace Scholes and Giggs?
David Moyes: I am not one to put labels on players. Scholes and Giggs are club legends and it wouldn't be fair to compare Milan or Angel to them. They know they need to work hard and deliver a lot in a number of seasons for such comparisons to have any merit. On the other hand I am completely confident they will be able to hold their own in the best team in the world.
Angel di Maria transfer verdict: 8.5/10 - undoubtedly a major coup for Manchester United, the winger will give the fans just what they want - goals.
Milan Badelj transfer verdict: 7.0/10 - the Croatian is the less impressive player of the pair and some fans were underwhelmed with the signing but it is a fact the Red Devils needed a boost in this area and they weren't going to get a much better player there this window.
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Premier League
Round 21
Saturday 11th January 2014:
Tottenham - West Ham 3-0
Dawson sent off (17), Dembele (55), Kaboul (62, 79); Chambers sent off (46)
Southampton - Newcastle 1-5
Lovren sent off (30), Chambers (78); Salvio (3), Yanga-Mbiwa (27), Depay (59), Ben Arfa (70), Alvarez Balanta (80)
Swansea - Arsenal 2-2
Bony (5), Williams (27); Podolski (70), Giroud (89)
Sunday 12th January 2014:
Manchester City - Crystal Palace 3-1
Negredo (33), Toure (43), Nasri (57); Chamakh (17)
Stoke - Manchester United 2-0
Arnautovic (42), Ireland (82)
Monday 13th January 2014:
Liverpool - Chelsea 0-1
Hazard (5), Azpilicueta sent off (89)
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Round 22
Saturday 18th January 2014:
Tottenham - Cardiff 3-1
Dembele (18), Defoe (44), Walker (48); Cornelius (64)
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Chelsea - Newcastle 3-3
Luiz (56), Essien (70), Mata (76); Remy (12, 13, 30), Debuchy sent off (49)
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Premier League
Round 21
Saturday 11th January 2014:
Tottenham - West Ham 3-0
Dawson sent off (17), Dembele (55), Kaboul (62, 79); Chambers sent off (46)
Southampton - Newcastle 1-5
Lovren sent off (30), Chambers (78); Salvio (3), Yanga-Mbiwa (27), Depay (59), Ben Arfa (70), Alvarez Balanta (80)
Swansea - Arsenal 2-2
Bony (5), Williams (27); Podolski (70), Giroud (89)
Sunday 12th January 2014:
Manchester City - Crystal Palace 3-1
Negredo (33), Toure (43), Nasri (57); Chamakh (17)
Stoke - Manchester United 2-0
Arnautovic (42), Ireland (82)
Monday 13th January 2014:
Liverpool - Chelsea 0-1
Hazard (5), Azpilicueta sent off (89)
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Round 22
Saturday 18th January 2014:
Tottenham - Cardiff 3-1
Dembele (18), Defoe (44), Walker (48); Cornelius (64)
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Chelsea - Newcastle 3-3
Luiz (56), Essien (70), Mata (76); Remy (12, 13, 30), Debuchy sent off (49)
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Sunday 19th January 2014:
Southampton - Arsenal 2-2
Lallana (11), Giroud o.g. (66), Fonte sent off (88); Giroud (14), Arteta (pen 68)
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Manchester City - Hull 3-0
Chester o.g. (43), Aguero (48), Silva (76); Rosenior sent off (55), Dudgeon sent off (85)
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Monday 20th January 2014:
Liverpool - Manchester United 1-3
Gerrard (pen 47); van Persie (58, pen 64, pen 73)
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Lallana (11), Giroud o.g. (66), Fonte sent off (88); Giroud (14), Arteta (pen 68)
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Manchester City - Hull 3-0
Chester o.g. (43), Aguero (48), Silva (76); Rosenior sent off (55), Dudgeon sent off (85)
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Monday 20th January 2014:
Liverpool - Manchester United 1-3
Gerrard (pen 47); van Persie (58, pen 64, pen 73)
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English Title Contenders Cup Watch
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Semi Final Second Leg
Tuesday 21st January 2014:
West Brom - Newcastle 3-4 (3-5)
Brunt (6), Anichebe (86), Mulumbu (89); Depay (29, 72), Gouffran (46, 57)
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West Brom - Newcastle 3-4 (3-5)
Brunt (6), Anichebe (86), Mulumbu (89); Depay (29, 72), Gouffran (46, 57)
Wednesday 22nd January 2014:
Chelsea - Aston Villa 2-2 (5-4)
Ba (5), David Luiz (22); Agbonlahor (63), Delph (84)
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Arsenal re-sign another ex-star
Mexican rejoins the Gunners
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Vela in Arsenal shirt again after two and a half years in Spain
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Will Vela partner Giroud or slot in midfield?
Arsenal re-sign another ex-star
Mexican rejoins the Gunners
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Vela in Arsenal shirt again after two and a half years in Spain
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By Alan Smith
10:12PM GMT 22 Jan 2014
Arsenal have opened their transfer business in January with the 3.4 million pounds capture of Mexico international striker Carlos Vela (24) from Real Sociedad. The Gunners have activated the clause allowing them to re-sign the player which was included during the initial deal which saw Vela move to the Spaniards two and a half seasons ago.
By Alan Smith
10:12PM GMT 22 Jan 2014
Arsenal have opened their transfer business in January with the 3.4 million pounds capture of Mexico international striker Carlos Vela (24) from Real Sociedad. The Gunners have activated the clause allowing them to re-sign the player which was included during the initial deal which saw Vela move to the Spaniards two and a half seasons ago.
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Will Vela partner Giroud or slot in midfield?
Vela has been hugely influential for Real Sociedad after playing 87 games and scoring 34 goals. Even though Carlos is still only 24, he has tremendous international experience with 54 caps and 13 goals for Mexico. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has denied this transfer is a desperate bid to salvage the season with Arsenal lagging way behind the top four:
Reporter: Not quite the big name the fans were expecting to see but will Vela be the one to save your season?
Arsene Wenger: We have been heavily criticized for not holding on to our best players to take advantage of their peak years. Carlos has developed much since we let him go and he will add some flair in the final third. This would naturally lead to improvement in results as well.
Reporter: Can we expect further business, perhaps a genuine goalscorer to back up Giroud?
Arsene Wenger: I won't rule out anything just yet but as you know January is not the time we prefer to work on the market. We aren't likely to do much more but there is always a chance.
Wenger isn't very open about his true intentions and targets and as usual the Gunner fans will be biting their nails till the very last day of the transfer window.
Carlos Vela transfer verdict: 7.0/10 - typical Wenger deal or not, Vela will bring goals to Arsenal and should fit the system. He can also play up top if required and given the peanuts he cost this is certainly one of the better deals of the month.
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Mourinho completes first signing after returning to Chelsea
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By Ray Wilkins | Last Updated: January 23, 2014 11:54pm
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Ajax youth star arrives at the Bridge
Mourinho resumes policy of spending big on future stars, says Ray Wilkins.
We had to wait until January for Jose Mourinho to finally make his move on the transfer market. Chelsea raised some eyebrows today by splashing 5.0 million pounds on Abdelhak Nouri (16) from Ajax. The promising attacking midfielder has drawn early comparisons with Juan Mata but given his tender age he's highly unlikely to feature in the first team anytime soon.
The talented Dutch U21 international has already made his professional debut with Ajax this season, featuring once in Eredivisie. Jose Mourinho accepted the player is one for the future but denied feeling uncomfortable with not adding to his first team yet:
Reporter: Few would have expected this to be your only signing so far, considering your previous record on the market.
Jose Mourinho: I have already spoken numerous times about the balanced blend we have at the club currently. It wasn't a hard call to go out and improve the youth ranks with this in mind.
Reporter: Does this mean we won't be seeing any first-team related business from you this season?
Jose Mourinho: Everything is possible. To get someone in I'd have to take someone out. Who do I take out? Do I take Oscar out? Or Mata? Can you tell me who to take out to get someone in? Everything is possible, but it's unlikely, no.
Knowing Mourinho we can't rule three or four transfers in till the window slams shut now. They can certainly use a genuine goalscorer or a central defender.
Abdelhak Nouri transfer verdict: 5.5/10 - exciting prospect but that's the least one'd expect with such a price tag attached. It will be seasons before we see how good this deal really is.
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Mourinho completes first signing after returning to Chelsea
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By Ray Wilkins | Last Updated: January 23, 2014 11:54pm
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Ajax youth star arrives at the Bridge
Mourinho resumes policy of spending big on future stars, says Ray Wilkins.
We had to wait until January for Jose Mourinho to finally make his move on the transfer market. Chelsea raised some eyebrows today by splashing 5.0 million pounds on Abdelhak Nouri (16) from Ajax. The promising attacking midfielder has drawn early comparisons with Juan Mata but given his tender age he's highly unlikely to feature in the first team anytime soon.
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Who is Abdelhak Nouri?
Who is Abdelhak Nouri?
The talented Dutch U21 international has already made his professional debut with Ajax this season, featuring once in Eredivisie. Jose Mourinho accepted the player is one for the future but denied feeling uncomfortable with not adding to his first team yet:
Reporter: Few would have expected this to be your only signing so far, considering your previous record on the market.
Jose Mourinho: I have already spoken numerous times about the balanced blend we have at the club currently. It wasn't a hard call to go out and improve the youth ranks with this in mind.
Reporter: Does this mean we won't be seeing any first-team related business from you this season?
Jose Mourinho: Everything is possible. To get someone in I'd have to take someone out. Who do I take out? Do I take Oscar out? Or Mata? Can you tell me who to take out to get someone in? Everything is possible, but it's unlikely, no.
Knowing Mourinho we can't rule three or four transfers in till the window slams shut now. They can certainly use a genuine goalscorer or a central defender.
Abdelhak Nouri transfer verdict: 5.5/10 - exciting prospect but that's the least one'd expect with such a price tag attached. It will be seasons before we see how good this deal really is.