Entries from August 2008

Arsenal Vs Newcastle United: Persie double in 3-0 win silences talks of club crisis

Date August 31, 2008

Robin van Persie scored twice for Arsenal, as the Gunners silenced all the talks of a club crisis with a romping 3-0 victory over Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium.
This win came as a relief to Arsenal Manager Arsene Wenger, who was under the hammer after a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Fulham in [...]

Portsmouth Vs Everton: Pompey breaks losing streak with a 3-0 win

Date August 31, 2008

Portsmouth finally got back into winning habits with brilliant assists and clever braces from Jermain Defoe, who helped them to seal a 3-0 victory over Everton.
Everton continued their 6 games loosing streak on home turf, Goodison Park, which stretched from the end of previous season. They never looked in any momentum and a struggling Portsmouth [...]

Saha might join Everton for the current season

Date August 30, 2008

Louis Saha, who is a member of the current Premier League and Champions League champions Manchester United, has been offered a contract by the Everton club.

Manchester United, who has already been strengthening their attacking line up, might not have any objection for the deal.

The past few seasons have been really unlucky for [...]

Pavyluchenko inclusion might work in favor of Spurs

Date August 30, 2008

Tottenham Hotspurs have started a wrecking Barclay’s Premier League campaign, which has already seen two losses under their belt.

With the uncertainty in regards to the future of Dimitar Berbatov, who is being talked to a move for Manchester United, the team looks to be lacking the needed vigor of a first club.

However, things [...]

SWP resigned by Manchester City for 4 years

Date August 29, 2008

Shaun Wright Phillips has been resigned by his former club Manchester City for an undisclosed sum (reported as £9 million) from Chelsea.
26-year old Phillips passed a medical test on Thursday and signed 4-year contract with City.
According to sources, Wright Phillips was initially reluctant for making a move from Stamford Bridge. However after having talks [...]

Wegner: Robinho might debut against Spurs

Date August 29, 2008

According to reports, Robinho, Real Madrid forward, would be able to complete his €36 m (£28.7 m) transfer deal for Chelsea in due time for debuting in a home game against Tottenham Hotspur.
Wegner Ribeiro, agent of the Brazilian International, believes that his client should be wearing the Blue jersey for training as early as Friday [...]

Philippe Senderos to play for AC Milan

Date August 28, 2008

AC Milan has signed Philippe Senderos as a part of a loan deal for one full season from Arsenal.
The transfer was approved by Arsenal, as Senderos was not getting chances to utilize his skills at the club owing to the presence of a large number of players, who could play at the center [...]

Sunderland signs Anton Ferdinand for four years

Date August 28, 2008

After a series of fresh faces in Roy Keane’s side, Anton Ferdinand is the newest player that will be drafted in Sunderland.
Ferdinand, who is currently playing for West Ham United, has been looked upon as an excellent addition for his side’s defense by Keane.
According to former Red Devil’s midfielder, the young player [...]

Cristiano Ronaldo is eager to make a comeback

Date August 27, 2008

Manchester United’s winger, Cristiano Ronaldo, who made headlines in the previous seasons for wrong reasons, has clearly spoken about his frustration for being a sideliner.
The manager of Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson, suggested that Portugal Star will not be seen in action till the first week of October. But on another side, Ronaldo is eager [...]

Cook: Ronaldo’s experience might work for Manchester City

Date August 27, 2008

Among the various ups and downs of this transfer season, there is a latest development at the Barclay’s Premier League.

Having failed to sign over Ronaldinho from Barcelona, Manchester City officials are now ready to focus on Ronaldo, the Brazilian striker, who is currently playing for AC Milan.

The unfortunate Ronaldo, who had an [...]