Tuesday, 31 December 2013

Wenger would consider 'special' Arsenal signing

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger

The Frenchman is open to the idea of reinforcing his squad but will only do so if it is someone he feels would dramatically improve the Gunners' chances of winning silverware






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Fulham - West Ham Preview: Relegation rivals hope to start 2014 on a high

Fulham players react during their game with Hull City

The hosts have lost nine of their last 11 top-flight games - including a 6-0 hammering last time out - while the Hammers' only win in their last 12 came against the Cottagers






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Crystal Palace - Norwich City Preview: Eagles aim to maintain momentum

Norwich City striker Gary Hooper

Tony Pulis' side moved out of the relegation zone with a 1-0 win over Aston Villa and will be looking for their fourth win in seven when they host a Canaries side winless in four






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Wenger would consider 'special' Arsenal signing

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger

The Frenchman is open to the idea of reinforcing his squad but will only do so if it is someone he feels would dramatically improve the Gunners' chances of winning silverware


http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3956/transfer-zone/2013/12/31/4513155/wenger-would-consider-special-arsenal-signing

Fulham - West Ham Preview: Relegation rivals hope to start 2014 on a high

Fulham players react during their game with Hull City

The hosts have lost nine of their last 11 top-flight games - including a 6-0 hammering last time out - while the Hammers' only win in their last 12 came against the Cottagers


http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3890/england/2013/12/31/4513137/fulham-west-ham-preview-relegation-rivals-hope-to-start-2014

Crystal Palace - Norwich City Preview: Eagles aim to maintain momentum

Norwich City striker Gary Hooper

Tony Pulis' side moved out of the relegation zone with a 1-0 win over Aston Villa and will be looking for their fourth win in seven when they host a Canaries side winless in four


http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3890/england/2013/12/31/4513135/crystal-palace-norwich-city-preview-eagles-aim-to-maintain

Pellegrini denies Dzeko exit rumours

Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko

The Bosnia international scored the winner against Crystal Palace and has played more minutes than any other Manchester City player in December


http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3956/transfer-zone/2013/12/31/4513120/pellegrini-denies-dzeko-exit-rumours

Liverpool - Hull City Preview: Title chasers hope for return to form after two damaging defeats

Action from Hull City against Liverpool

The Tigers beat the Reds 3-1 in December and recorded a biggest-ever Premier League win last time out after hitting six past Fulham, while Rodgers' men have lost two on the bounce


http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3890/england/2013/12/31/4513111/liverpool-hull-city-preview-title-chasers-hope-for-return-to

Rodgers: No looming arrivals at Liverpool

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers

The Northern Irishman rejected suggestions that Barcelona winger Cristian Tello will arrive at Anfield, adding that he did not expect any imminent arrivals in January


http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3956/transfer-zone/2013/12/31/4513101/rodgers-no-looming-arrivals-at-liverpool

Ozil, Ramsey, Giroud and Gibbs out for Arsenal

LONDON (Reuters) - Premier League leaders Arsenal will be without midfielders Mesut Ozil and Aaron Ramsey, defender Kieran Gibbs and striker Olivier Giroud for the home game with Cardiff City on Wednesday, manager Arsene Wenger said.



http://www.thestar.com.my/Sport/Football/2013/12/31/Ozil-Ramsey-Giroud-and-Gibbs-out-for-Arsenal

Pellegrini denies Dzeko exit rumours

Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko

The Bosnia international scored the winner against Crystal Palace and has played more minutes than any other Manchester City player in December






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Liverpool - Hull City Preview: Title chasers hope for return to form after two damaging defeats

Action from Hull City against Liverpool

The Tigers beat the Reds 3-1 in December and recorded a biggest-ever Premier League win last time out after hitting six past Fulham, while Rodgers' men have lost two on the bounce






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Rodgers: No looming arrivals at Liverpool

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers

The Northern Irishman rejected suggestions that Barcelona winger Cristian Tello will arrive at Anfield, adding that he did not expect any imminent arrivals in January






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I should have seen red, admits Eto'o

Samuel Eto'o celebrates against Liverpool

The Chelsea forward escaped a booking for an ugly challenge in the opening stages of the Blues' 2-1 victory over Liverpool on Sunday, going on to score the winner






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Yilmaz targets Goal 50 return

Burak Yilmaz Galatasaray STSL

The Galatasaray striker has vowed to rediscover the fine form of 2012-13 which earned him a place on the prestigious Goal 50 list.






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Sunderland - Aston Villa Betting Preview: Why backing goals at both ends could prove profitable for punters

Ki Sung-Yueng Everton Sunderland EPL 131226

The Stadium of Light has seen plenty of goals so far this season and our tipster is expecting drama at both ends when the Black Cats take on Paul Lambert's men






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Stoke City - Everton Betting Preview: Martinez's side to pick up another win on the road

Seamus Coleman Everton Southampton Premier League

After two poor away days for the Potters, Mark Hughes's men return to the Britannia Stadium looking to bounce back against a solid Toffee's side






from http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3889/main/2013/12/31/4513064/stoke-city-everton-betting-preview-martinezs-side-to-pick-up

I should have seen red, admits Eto'o

Samuel Eto'o celebrates against Liverpool

The Chelsea forward escaped a booking for an ugly challenge in the opening stages of the Blues' 2-1 victory over Liverpool on Sunday, going on to score the winner


http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3890/england/2013/12/31/4513087/i-should-have-seen-red-admits-etoo

Yilmaz targets Goal 50 return

Burak Yilmaz Galatasaray STSL

The Galatasaray striker has vowed to rediscover the fine form of 2012-13 which earned him a place on the prestigious Goal 50 list.


http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/4489/goal-50/2013/12/31/4513083/yilmaz-targets-goal-50-return

Sunderland - Aston Villa Betting Preview: Why backing goals at both ends could prove profitable for punters

Ki Sung-Yueng Everton Sunderland EPL 131226

The Stadium of Light has seen plenty of goals so far this season and our tipster is expecting drama at both ends when the Black Cats take on Paul Lambert's men


http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3889/main/2013/12/31/4513074/sunderland-aston-villa-betting-preview-why-backing-goals-at-both-

Stoke City - Everton Betting Preview: Martinez's side to pick up another win on the road

Seamus Coleman Everton Southampton Premier League

After two poor away days for the Potters, Mark Hughes's men return to the Britannia Stadium looking to bounce back against a solid Toffee's side


http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3889/main/2013/12/31/4513064/stoke-city-everton-betting-preview-martinezs-side-to-pick-up

Southampton - Chelsea Preview: Mourinho's men eye revenge with top spot in sight

Jay Rodriguez; Pablo Daniel Osvaldo Chelsea v Southampton - English Premier League 12012013

The Saints ran out 2-1 winners on December 1 and triumphed again in the same fixture last season, but the Blues have renewed motivation after beating title rivals Liverpool






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State badminton talents to get financial boost

KUALA LUMPUR: The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) will invest RM1,000 a month on every potential player earmarked by them at state level.



http://www.thestar.com.my/Sport/Badminton/2013/12/31/State-badminton-talents-to-get-financial-boost

Southampton - Chelsea Preview: Mourinho's men eye revenge with top spot in sight

Jay Rodriguez; Pablo Daniel Osvaldo Chelsea v Southampton - English Premier League 12012013

The Saints ran out 2-1 winners on December 1 and triumphed again in the same fixture last season, but the Blues have renewed motivation after beating title rivals Liverpool


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Manchester United - Tottenham Preview: Spurs look to repeat last season's victory

Wayne Rooney Tottenham Hotspur Manchester United Premier League 12012013

After 26 matches without a win at the home of the champions Spurs triumphed 3-2 last term, but make the trip carrying injuries to a number of high-profile players


http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3890/england/2013/12/31/4513030/manchester-united-tottenham-preview-spurs-look-to-repeat

Martinez rejects talk of £50m Manchester United move for Barkley

EPL - Norwich City v Everton, Ross Barkley

The Toffees will not entertain any offers for the 20-year-old midfielder, who has earned a regular starting berth this season and has been linked with a move to Old Trafford


http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3956/transfer-zone/2013/12/31/4513019/martinez-rejects-talk-of-50m-manchester-united-move-for

Paulinho suffers 'significant' ankle ligament damage

Wilson Palacios Paulinho Tottenham Hotspur Stoke City

The Brazilian took a heavy blow to his right ankle in Tottenham's 3-0 win over Stoke at White Hart Lane on Sunday and is expected to be sidelined for around a month


http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3890/england/2013/12/31/4513006/paulinho-suffers-significant-ankle-ligament-damage

Manchester United - Tottenham Preview: Spurs look to repeat last season's victory

Wayne Rooney Tottenham Hotspur Manchester United Premier League 12012013

After 26 matches without a win at the home of the champions Spurs triumphed 3-2 last term, but make the trip carrying injuries to a number of high-profile players






from http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3890/england/2013/12/31/4513030/manchester-united-tottenham-preview-spurs-look-to-repeat

Martinez rejects talk of £50m Manchester United move for Barkley

EPL - Norwich City v Everton, Ross Barkley

The Toffees will not entertain any offers for the 20-year-old midfielder, who has earned a regular starting berth this season and has been linked with a move to Old Trafford






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Paulinho suffers 'significant' ankle ligament damage

Wilson Palacios Paulinho Tottenham Hotspur Stoke City

The Brazilian took a heavy blow to his right ankle in Tottenham's 3-0 win over Stoke at White Hart Lane on Sunday and is expected to be sidelined for around a month






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BREAKING NEWS: Paulinho suffers 'significant' ankle ligament damage

Wilson Palacios Paulinho Tottenham Hotspur Stoke City






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Allegri acknowledges 'last Christmas' at Milan

Massimiliano Allegri Milan

The Italian has admitted he will leave the club at the end of the season and highlighted injuries as a big reason behind the Rossoneri's failings this term






from http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3899/italy/2013/12/31/4513000/allegri-acknowledges-last-christmas-at-milan

Southampton - Chelsea Preview: Mourinho's men eye revenge with top spot in sight

Jay Rodriguez; Pablo Daniel Osvaldo Chelsea v Southampton - English Premier League 12012013

The Saints ran out 2-1 winners on December 1 and triumphed again in the same fixture last season, but the Blues have renewed motivation after beating title rivals Liverpool






from http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3890/england/2013/12/31/4512998/southampton-chelsea-preview-mourinhos-men-eye-revenge-with

From Pirlo to Klose - the Serie A stars whose contracts expire in 2014

Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo

A host of big-name stars could leave their clubs for nothing come the end of the season, so Goal gives you the full list of players who can talk to other clubs from January 1






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Stoke City - Everton Preview: Potters plot revenge for recent thrashing

Gerard Deulofeu Asmir Begovic Everton Stoke City Premier League 30112013

Gerard Deulofeu, Seamus Coleman, Bryan Oviedo and Romelu Lukaku all scored in a 4-0 win on November 30, and Mark Hughes' side have also lost their last two Premier League games






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Sunderland - Aston Villa Preview: Black Cats aim for relegation reprieve

Sunderland head coach Gus Poyet

A win on January 1 could, if results go their way, see Gus Poyet's side climb out of the bottom three, and they face a Villa side who have lost four of their last five games






from http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3890/england/2013/12/31/4512975/sunderland-aston-villa-preview-black-cats-aim-for-relegation

Manchester United-Tottenham Betting Preview: Back the entertainment to start early at Old Trafford

Wayne Rooney Tottenham Hotspur Manchester United Premier League

Tim Sherwood has emphasised a brand of attacking football since taking over at Spurs, and Al Hain-Cole does not expect to wait long for goals when they travel to Old Trafford






from http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3889/main/2013/12/31/4512971/manchester-united-tottenham-betting-preview-back-the

West Brom - Newcastle United Preview: Managerless Baggies winless in nine

Newcastle United players celebrate Yoan Gouffran's goal against West Brom

The hosts last won on November 3, dropping to 16th in the Premier League standings, while the Magpies will hope to get back to winning way after losing to Arsenal last time out






from http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3890/england/2013/12/31/4512963/west-brom-newcastle-united-preview-managerless-baggies

Diego Costa backs Ronaldo for Ballon d'Or

Diego Costa Atletico Madrid FC Porto Champions League 12112013

Lionel Messi and Franck Ribery are the two other men in the running for the prize, but the striker has offered his support to the Real Madrid man






from http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3895/spain/2013/12/31/4512952/diego-costa-backs-ronaldo-for-ballon-dor

'I don't need the Ballon d'Or to know I'm the best' – the most memorable quotes of 2013

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Cristiano Ronaldo

The past 12 months have been packed with controversy - here, we take a look back at the proclamations that made headlines across the footballing world






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BREAKING NEWS: Paulinho suffers 'significant' ankle ligament damage

Wilson Palacios Paulinho Tottenham Hotspur Stoke City


http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3890/england/2013/12/31/4513006/breaking-news-paulinho-suffers-significant-ankle-ligament

Allegri acknowledges 'last Christmas' at Milan

Massimiliano Allegri Milan

The Italian has admitted he will leave the club at the end of the season and highlighted injuries as a big reason behind the Rossoneri's failings this term


http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3899/italy/2013/12/31/4513000/allegri-acknowledges-last-christmas-at-milan

Southampton - Chelsea Preview: Mourinho's men eye revenge with top spot in sight

Jay Rodriguez; Pablo Daniel Osvaldo Chelsea v Southampton - English Premier League 12012013

The Saints ran out 2-1 winners on December 1 and triumphed again in the same fixture last season, but the Blues have renewed motivation after beating title rivals Liverpool


http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3890/england/2013/12/31/4512998/southampton-chelsea-preview-mourinhos-men-eye-revenge-with

From Pirlo to Klose - the Serie A stars whose contracts expire in 2014

Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo

A host of big-name stars could leave their clubs for nothing come the end of the season, so Goal gives you the full list of players who can talk to other clubs from January 1


http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3956/transfer-zone/2013/12/31/4512985/from-pirlo-to-klose-the-serie-a-stars-whose-contracts-expire

Stoke City - Everton Preview: Potters plot revenge for recent thrashing

Gerard Deulofeu Asmir Begovic Everton Stoke City Premier League 30112013

Gerard Deulofeu, Seamus Coleman, Bryan Oviedo and Romelu Lukaku all scored in a 4-0 win on November 30, and Mark Hughes' side have also lost their last two Premier League games


http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3890/england/2013/12/31/4512992/stoke-city-everton-preview-potters-plot-revenge-for-recent

Sunderland - Aston Villa Preview: Black Cats aim for relegation reprieve

Sunderland head coach Gus Poyet

A win on January 1 could, if results go their way, see Gus Poyet's side climb out of the bottom three, and they face a Villa side who have lost four of their last five games


http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3890/england/2013/12/31/4512975/sunderland-aston-villa-preview-black-cats-aim-for-relegation

Manchester United-Tottenham Betting Preview: Back the entertainment to start early at Old Trafford

Wayne Rooney Tottenham Hotspur Manchester United Premier League

Tim Sherwood has emphasised a brand of attacking football since taking over at Spurs, and Al Hain-Cole does not expect to wait long for goals when they travel to Old Trafford


http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3889/main/2013/12/31/4512971/manchester-united-tottenham-betting-preview-back-the

West Brom - Newcastle United Preview: Managerless Baggies winless in nine

Newcastle United players celebrate Yoan Gouffran's goal against West Brom

The hosts last won on November 3, dropping to 16th in the Premier League standings, while the Magpies will hope to get back to winning way after losing to Arsenal last time out


http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3890/england/2013/12/31/4512963/west-brom-newcastle-united-preview-managerless-baggies

Diego Costa backs Ronaldo for Ballon d'Or

Diego Costa Atletico Madrid FC Porto Champions League 12112013

Lionel Messi and Franck Ribery are the two other men in the running for the prize, but the striker has offered his support to the Real Madrid man


http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3895/spain/2013/12/31/4512952/diego-costa-backs-ronaldo-for-ballon-dor

'I don't need the Ballon d'Or to know I'm the best' – the most memorable quotes of 2013

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Cristiano Ronaldo

The past 12 months have been packed with controversy - here, we take a look back at the proclamations that made headlines across the footballing world


http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3893/global/2013/12/31/4512939/i-dont-need-the-ballon-dor-to-know-im-the-best-the-most

Monday, 30 December 2013

West Brom striker Anelka vows not to repeat 'quenelle' celebration

Nicolas Anelka West Ham United West Bromwich EPL 12282013

The Baggies confirm that they have spoken to their forward about his controversial gesture after netting against West Ham but will continue to use him while under investigation


http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3890/england/2013/12/31/4511764/west-brom-striker-anelka-vows-not-to-repeat-quenelle

It would be an 'honour' to coach Inter, says Simeone

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone

The Argentine, now in charge of Atletico Madrid, enjoyed a successful period at San Siro as a player and refuses to rule out returning to the club in the future


http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3899/italy/2013/12/31/4511737/it-would-be-an-honour-to-coach-inter-says-simeone