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England qualifiers announced

November 23, 2011

FOOTBALL: England will begin their 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign with a trip to Moldova on Friday 7 September 2012. The final match is at home to Poland on 15 October 2013.
PREMIER LEADERS STUMBLE

November 22, 2011

Table-topping Man City facing premature end to European adventure after shock defeat NAPOLI 2 vs MANCHESTER CITY 1 MANCHESTER CITY manager Roberto Mancini insists his side’s Champions League dream is still alive despite staring down the barrel of an embarrassing group stage exit following last night’s catastrophic defeat in Naples. A brace from City transfer [...]
MAN CITY | are they the new BARCA?

November 22, 2011

After Saturday’s win against Newcastle, City manager Roberto Mancini insisted his side were ready to be compared to Barcelona. City PM assesses the evidence from last night and beyond. CURRENT FORM City top the Premier League and, like Barcelona, remain unbeaten domestically. The Catalans, however, trail Real Madrid by three points as a result of [...]
Champions Man United set to miss out on top spot after being held at home by Portuguese

November 22, 2011

MANCHESTER UTD 2 vs BENFICA 2 MANCHESTER UNITED manager Sir Alex Ferguson refused to blame his players after two defensive errors cost them three points and almost certainly wrecked their hopes of winning Group C. An own goal by Phil Jones gave Benfica an early lead and was compounded by a poor kick from goalkeeper [...]
Murray accepts defeat and quits London event

November 22, 2011

BRITAIN’S Andy Murray pulled out of the ATP World Tour Finals in London last night over fears that playing through the pain barrier could wreck his chances at next year’s Australian Open. Murray admitted defeat after waking up sore yesterday morning, having aggravated a groin injury during his straight-sets defeat to Spain’s David Ferrer in [...]
Gunners on Pole to qualify for last 16

November 22, 2011

ARSENAL vs BORUSSIA DORTMUND ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger has hailed goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny’s part in dragging the Gunners out of their disastrous early-season malaise. Wenger’s men have amassed 10 wins from their last 12 games to soar back up the Premier League and to the brink of the Champions League knockout stage, which they can [...]
Luiz will be world class, says AVB

November 22, 2011

BAYER LEVERKUSEN vs CHELSEA CHELSEA manager Andre Villas-Boas insists error-prone defender David Luiz possesses all the attributes to become a world class centre-half. Luiz quickly established himself as a Stamford Bridge cult hero following his £21m move from Benfica last January, but his form has dipped since Villas-Boas arrived in the summer. Luiz’s eccentric performance [...]
Struggling Nadal has no answer as Federer produces indoor masterclass

November 22, 2011

FORMER world No1 Roger Federer stormed into the semi-finals of the ATP World Tour Finals event with a crushing straight sets victory over old foe Rafael Nadal. French Open champion Nadal had won his last three meetings with Swiss ace Federer and boasted a positive 17-8 head-to-head record against the 14-time grand slam champion. But [...]
Greene: Athletes anti Olympic footy

November 22, 2011

ONE of Britain’s top medal hopes has reopened the debate over whether football should be included in London 2012 by insisting the national game risks overshadowing more traditional Olympic pursuits. World 400m hurdles champion Dai Greene (inset) argues that football should be scrapped from the sporting extravaganza – and believes he has the backing of [...]
KITTED OUT | London 2012 uniforms revealed

November 22, 2011

LONDON 2012 chiefs have revealed the uniform to be worn by volunteers and staff at next summer’s Olympics, which they say draws inspiration from the Grenadier Guards. Designers Adidas also cite the Henley Regatta as a reference point, while retailer Next has helped create the uniform for technical staff (above left).