Hughton: Norwich not safe yet Norwich City manager Chris Hughton believes his team need to do more to guarantee themselves a spot in the English Premier League.
Goals from Ryan Bennett and Elliott Bennett helped Norwich to a 2-1 win at home to Reading on Saturday, lifting them seven points clear of the bottom three.
While Hughton said the result felt like a 'big win', he believes his side are not yet out of the relegation fight.
"We needed it. There are teams around us that are all capable of winning games," Hughton said.
"How it will end up in the end, numbers wise, I don't know, but at the moment this feels like a big win for us.
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Heldt denies Schalke want Santana Schalke general manager Horst Heldt says no contact has been made with rivals Borussia Dortmund to sign Felipe Santana.
Reports in Bild have speculated the centre-back was in advanced negotiations for a switch to Veltins Arena, but Heldt has rubbished the rumours.
"I want to have lots of players as I can well imagine, like Mario Gomez, but there has been no enquiry for Felipe Santana," the former Germany international told Liga Total!.
"There is no contact between Schalke and Borussia Dortmund."
Santana, whose contract with the former Bundesliga champions expires in 2014, also denied the suggestions on his Facebook profile.
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Usmanov named Britain´s richest man Arsenal co-owner Alisher Usmanov has been named as the wealthiest man in Britain by The Sunday Times' annual Rich List.
The Russian business magnate, who owns nearly 30 percent of the north London club, replaces Queens Park Rangers stakeholder Lakshmi Mittal at the top of the list, now in its 25th year.
Usmanov has had a stake in Arsenal since 2007 and has repeatedly criticised the team's ambition, particularly under majority shareholder Stan Kroenke.
His total wealth is measured at 13.3 billion pounds, with his business interests ranging from iron ore to internet and mobile phone companies.
Mittal, who was part of the group who took control of QPR in 2007,
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Conte is a genius, says Pirlo Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo believes Antonio Conte is one of the finest managers in the world.
Conte's Juventus have developed into one of Europe's strongest sides and are continuing to improve – something that Pirlo believes to be largely down to the talents of the coach.
"I am extremely lucky – I met Antonio Conte" Pirlo said. "I had so many coaches to compare him to, and he is the one that surprised me the most."
The Italian suggests his coach is a genius, comparing him to two-time European Cup winner Arrigo Sacchi.
"If Arrigo Sacchi was a genius, then what is he?" Pirlo said.
Category: News Views: 861 Added: SkyDate: 21.04.2013 - 00:51
Bayern equal points record Bayern Munich equalled the Bundesliga record for most points in a single season after thumping Hannover 6-1 on Saturday.
The newly crowned champions took an early lead following an own goal by Lars Stindl in the 16th minute.
Franck Ribery and Claudio Pizarro then scored either side of Mario Gomez's double before Andre Hoffman bagged a late consolation for Hannover.
The visitors were not to be outdone though, and restored their five-goal cushion through Pizarro in the closing stages.
Bayern have 81 points with four games left to play and need only one more point to break the record set by Borussia Dortmund last season.
Category: News Views: 905 Added: SkyDate: 21.04.2013 - 00:47
Martinez targets three wins Wigan manager Roberto Martinez believes his side need three wins from their five remaining games to keep their place in the top flight.
Martinez's men fell to a 2-0 defeat at West Ham on Saturday after dominating for large periods, with the hosts bagging two goals against the run of play to earn the points.
The result leaves Wigan three points from safety and Martinez has set a target of three wins for his side to stay in the English Premier League.
"We know what to expect. There is no margin for error," he told reporters. "We've got five games and we need to get, I would say, probably three wins and that's something we can achieve.
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El Shaarawy to start against Juve Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri has confirmed that Stephan El Shaarawy will start in their crucial Serie A clash with Juventus on Sunday.
The 20-year-old was dropped for last weekend's equally important meeting with second-placed Napoli, with Allegri explaining after the game that the Rossoneri's top scorer was emotionally and physically drained.
However, the former Cagliari boss has now revealed that the 20-year-old striker will be restored to the starting line-up for the trip to Turin.
"He will play tomorrow," Allegri told reporters.
"I repeat that it was a tactical decision (to leave him on the bench against Napoli). Stephan is having a year of great int
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