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Nani and Antonio Valencia missing for Manchester United's trip to Reading
Friday 30 November 2012
Premier League team news
Atletico target Real scalp as Madrid derby looms
Thursday 29 November 2012
Rare instance that Atletico face Real above them in the league
Barcelona boss Tito Vilanova delighted with the return of 'The Kid' David Villa
Thursday 29 November 2012
There were plenty of reasons for Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova to be satisfied after his side secured a spot in the last 16 of the King's Cup last night but David Villa's double probably comes near the top of the list.
Paul Scholes misses West Ham encounter for Manchester United
Tuesday 27 November 2012
Premier League team news
Barcelona equal best start to La Liga with entire team developed at academy
Monday 26 November 2012
As well as equalling the best start to La Liga, Barcelona's 4-0 win at Levante on Sunday was an extra source of pride for the Catalan club as it was achieved playing with an entire team of players developed through their academy for most of the match.
Benitez must stop burning his bridges
Sunday 25 November 2012
As a studious, analytical man out of work for almost two years, one thing Rafa Benitez should have worked out by now is that it is not a wise move for a coach in any country to take on the owners of the football club.
Chelsea's greatest ever group stage escape acts
Tuesday 20 November 2012
Di Matteo's men can take inspiration from the fact they have never failed to conjure up a result in the group stage when required
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo to miss Gabon friendly after nasty gash
Monday 12 November 2012
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo will miss Wednesday's friendly against Gabon in Libreville after he sustained a cut above his left eye in Sunday's 2-1 La Liga win at Levante, the Portuguese Federation (FPF) said today.
Messi inspires Barcelona at Mallorca
Monday 12 November 2012
Two goals by Lionel Messi inspired leaders Barcelona to a 4-2 victory at Mallorca after the hosts had threatened to derail their visitors' bid for a 10th win in this season's Primera Division.
Manchester United defender Jonny Evans a concern for Aston Villa trip
Friday 09 November 2012
Central defender Jonny Evans is a doubt for Manchester United ahead of tomorrow's trip to Aston Villa.
Manchester United stumble through dark to 'surprising' victory over Braga to ensure Champions League progression
Thursday 08 November 2012
Braga 1 Manchester United 3
Premier League: Manchester United v Arsenal match preview
Friday 02 November 2012
A look ahead to this weekend's Premier League fixture at Old Trafford
No fresh injury concerns for Manchester United ahead of visit of Arsenal
Friday 02 November 2012
Manchester United have no fresh injuries following their two matches against Chelsea over the past week as they head into tomorrow's Barclays Premier League clash with Arsenal.
Ryan Giggs demands Manchester United improve on sloppy starts
Friday 26 October 2012
Manchester United veteran Ryan Giggs knows the team cannot keep relying on their famous powers of recovery.
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What, let gays get married? We must be bonkers
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Rocky Horror star Tim Curry 'suffers major stroke'
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Exclusive: How MI5 blackmails British Muslims
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EDL marches on Newcastle as attacks on Muslims increase tenfold in the wake of Woolwich machete attack which killed Drummer Lee Rigby
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Farewell, Shameless. Your heirs have work to do
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