Premier League: Swansea City 0:0 Southampton Southampton added a point to their late surge for a top-half finish in the Premier League with a scoreless draw at Swansea on Saturday.
The hosts started well but failed to create any clear-cut chances, before Southampton came back into the game and tested Michel Vorm on a number of occasions, as well as having a goal disallowed, in a largely uninspiring first half.
The second period was much the same as neither side really tested the opposition's goalkeeper - though Nathan Dyer did see an effort blocked off the line.
Swansea dominated the opening 15 minutes as they looked comfortable and relaxed in possession.
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Category: News Views: 782 Added: SkyDate: 20.04.2013 - 22:25
Donovan talks up Galaxy MLS form LA Galaxy forward Landon Donovan believes he is close to returning to his best form ahead of Sunday's clash with Sporting Kansas City.
Donovan made his first MLS start of the campaign against FC Dallas at the weekend as the Galaxy's unbeaten start to the season came to an end with a 1-0 loss....
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Category: News Views: 791 Added: SkyDate: 20.04.2013 - 00:26
Roura: La Liga the top priority Barcelona assistant Jordi Roura says winning the La Liga title is the main priority this season, not the Champions League.
Barca have effectively wrapped up a fourth league title in five years, holding a 13-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of the table.
And despite Tuesday's Champions League semi-final first leg with Bayern Munich on the horizon, the 45-year-old assistant coach says that the league takes precedence.
"For us the league is the most important tournament. If we win the league, and only the league, I think we have to be very happy with the season we've had," Roura told reporters, before Saturday's game against Levante at Camp Nou.
Category: News Views: 770 Added: SkyDate: 20.04.2013 - 00:19
Van Bommel: Bayern, Barca favourites PSV Eindhoven midfielder Mark van Bommel believes Barcelona or Bayern Munich will win this season's Champions League.
The 35-year-old has enjoyed spells with both clubs during his career, conquering Europe with Barcelona in 2006.
He believes that, despite the quality Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund possess, the other two are the strongest out of the four sides.
"Many are saying that Bayern are slight favourites, but I see things differently. The team that Lionel Messi plays for is never an outsider, and both teams are equally strong," van Bommel told El Mundo Deportivo.
"Bayern Munich and Barcelona are the two best teams in Europe and I am sure that the winner of this tie will win the Champions League."
When asked which side he wanted to progress from their semi-final, van
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Category: News Views: 733 Added: SkyDate: 20.04.2013 - 00:17
Pardew issues Sunderland taunt Newcastle manager Alan Pardew believes local rivals Sunderland "can only dream" of matching their European achievements.
Pardew's side suffered a damaging 3-0 home defeat at the hands of their neighbours last Sunday, giving Paolo Di Canio an emphatic first win since taking over from Martin O'Neill.
However, despite that humbling loss Pardew still feels Sunderland remain envious of Newcastle's exploits in the UEFA Europa League.
He said: "It was a great day for Sunderland and for us a tough day. But I would rather play and give it a good go in the quarter-final of the Europa Lea
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Category: News Views: 721 Added: SkyDate: 19.04.2013 - 23:03
Farfan targets title tilt Schalke forward Jefferson Farfan says he dreams of one day winning the Bundesliga title with the club.
The 28-year-old signed for the Gelsenkirchen side in 2008 and although he understands Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are the strongest sides in Germany, will not give up on winning the title in the coming years.Bild ....
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Category: News Views: 686 Added: SkyDate: 19.04.2013 - 23:01
Enrique hails Liverpool improvement Liverpool left-back Jose Enrique believes the lack of a trophy this season does not take away from the progress made by his side.
Enrique won the League Cup with Liverpool in his first season at the club under then manager Kenny Dalglish but he has been unable to add to that trophy this campaign.
The 27-year-old has defended the lack of silverware this season and insists the club have progressed, even if their results do not show it, and will continue to improve in the future.
"In terms of football and for the future, I think so," Enrique told reporters.
"As the manager (Brendan Rodgers) said from the start, it's difficult because he came to the club w
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Category: News Views: 730 Added: SkyDate: 19.04.2013 - 22:59
