Premier League: Arsenal 0:0 Everton The Gunners remain in third place on the Premier League table, two points ahead of Chelsea albeit having played two games more, while David Moyes' side lie a further two points adrift.
The visitors, who impressed hugely on their last visit to north London in their entertaining 2-2 draw with Tottenham earlier this month, were dominant in the early stages, pressing high up the pitch and denying Arsenal's artisans time and space to create.
In possession, meanwhile, Everton carried a significant threat and should have taken a sixth-minute le
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Category: News Views: 800 Added: SkyDate: 17.04.2013 - 03:25
Chelsea will loan out De Bruyne again, says agent The midfielder's representative claims Bayer Leverkusen, Borussia Dortmund and Schalke are all interested in the 21-year-old after a promising campaign at Werder Bremen.
Chelsea will send Kevin De Bruyne out on loan for another season, according to the midfielder's agent.
The 21-year-old De Bruyne has been a regular fixture at Werder Bremen this term, scoring six goals in 29 Bundesliga appearances and has reportedly commanded the interest of Bayer Leverkusen, Borussia Dortmund and Schalke.
German daily newspaper Welt claims Leverkusen forward Andre Schurrle has agreed to join Chelsea this summer on a five-year contract, but the German club is stalling the deal as it also reportedly wants De Bruyne included in the package.
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Category: News Views: 838 Added: SkyDate: 17.04.2013 - 00:42
Chicharito should leave Man Utd if playing time remains sporadic The Mexican great believes that Javier Hernandez would be better served at a club where he can receive more regular playing time leading into next summer's World Cup.
Former Mexico striker Luis "Matador" Hernandez stated Monday that, in his opinion, current El Tri striker Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez should look for another club if he isn’t going to get regular playing time with Manchester United.
"I would recommend that, if he isn’t given chances to play at Manchester United, he looks for another competitive team in Europe that can give him the regularity he needs to be in optimum condition for the Brazil World Cup,” the 1998 World Cup veteran said in an interview with Spanish daily Marca.
Category: News Views: 785 Added: SkyDate: 17.04.2013 - 00:40
Ronaldinho returns to Brazil squad for Chile friendly The Atletico Mineiro attacker has been named in the Selecao selection alongside the likes of Neymar and Leandro Damiao, with all European-based players having been omitted.
Brazil head coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has called up a host of high-profile, but domestically based-only, names for the World Cup 2014 hosts' friendly with Chile on April 24, with Ronaldinho returning to the international fray once again.
The ex-Barcelona playmaker was left out the last squad - which saw the Selecao draw with Italy and Russia on neutral European turf in March - but the Atletico Mineiro man was selected on Tuesday by the former Portugal and Chelsea boss.
The likes of Neymar, Leandro Damiao and Alexandre Pato will jostle for a spot up front,
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Category: News Views: 780 Added: SkyDate: 17.04.2013 - 00:38
Silence and black armbands at Arsenal-Everton for Hillsborough & Boston tragedies After three people died and more than 150 were injured in a shocking attack in Boston on Monday, the victims were honored along with the 96 fans who were killed in 1989.
A moment of silence was observed at the Emirates Stadium before kickoff in Arsenal's match against Everton to mourn the 24th anniversary of the Hillsborough tragedy as well as Monday's bombing of the Boston Marathon.
Three people, including eight-year-old child Martin Richard, were killed in Massachusetts after explosions at the event's finishing line. Players for both Arsenal and Everton wore black armbands to honour the dead and more than 150 others who were injured in the blasts.
The attack came coincidentally on the same day, April 15, as 96 fans we
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Category: News Views: 869 Added: SkyDate: 17.04.2013 - 00:37
Jol: Lampard would never play for Fulham The former Tottenham boss laughs off suggestions that the veteran Chelsea midfielder could make the short journey from Stamford Bridge to Craven Cottage in the summer.
Fulham boss Martin Jol has dismissed suggestions that Frank Lampard could be heading to Craven Cottage next season.
The veteran midfielder is in line to make his 600th Chelsea appearance against Fulham on Wednesday, but, with his contract expiring in the summer, the prospect of the 34-year-old remaining at Stamford Bridge next season is in serious doubt.
When asked about Lampard, who has been strongly linked to a summer move to the LA Galaxy, Jol was full of praise for the man who is just two goals short of the Blues' all-time goalscoring record and freel
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Category: News Views: 760 Added: SkyDate: 17.04.2013 - 00:34
Materazzi: Serie A refs are scared The ex-Nerazzurri and Italy center back believes the officials in Italy's top flight are not up to scratch after decisions have gone against his former club lately.
Former Inter defender Marco Materazzi has criticized the standard of refereeing in Italy’s top flight.
A number of decisions appear to have gone against the Nerazzurri in recent weeks which has led to the ex-Italy international to speak out.
"I do not believe in bad faith, I believe that the referees are scared, they show it Sunday after Sunday,” he told reporters.
He added, "Against Juve, a penalty was not given on [Antonio] Cassano, then a penalty was given
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Category: News Views: 898 Added: SkyDate: 17.04.2013 - 00:32
