Oxlade-Chamberlain urges Arsenal focus Arsenal attacker Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain insists his side cannot dwell on their 2-0 win over Swansea City on Saturday.
Arsene Wenger's side beat the League Cup holders with goals from Nacho Monreal and Gervinho to keep the pressure up on fourth-placed Chelsea in the hunt to feature in next season's Champions League.
And the 19-year-old winger, who impressed throughout the game on Saturday, believes his side have to build on the confidence gained from beating Bayern Munich and Swansea.
"Everyone in the Premier League feels pressure to get results," Oxlade-Chamberlain told the club's website.&n
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Category: News Views: 904 Added: SkyDate: 17.03.2013 - 18:37
Sahin ´owed´ Dortmund a special performance Borussia Dortmund midfielder Nuri Sahin says he owed his side a standout display in their 5-1 win over Freiburg on Saturday.
Prior to the game, the Turkey international, on loan from Real Madrid for his second spell at the club, had failed to score and only started once in seven appearances since returning to Dortmund in January.
But Sahin scored twice and set up one in a performance that banished some of the recent criticism he has received.
"I owed this to the club," the 24-year-old told Sky after the game.
Category: News Views: 943 Added: SkyDate: 17.03.2013 - 18:35
Lampard excited by derby clash Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard is looking forward to experiencing the 'extra edge' of his side's derby clash against his former club West Ham.
The Champions League holders host West Ham on Sunday with a victory vital for their hopes of finishing in the top four and qualifying for Europe's elite club competition.
Despite the disappointment of trailing league leaders Manchester United by 22 points, Lampard insists Rafael Benitez's side must forget their Europa League and FA Cup campaigns on Sunday and focus on a strong league finish.
"It's a big game, particularly in the first few years I was her
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Category: News Views: 807 Added: SkyDate: 17.03.2013 - 18:33
Sanfrecce Hiroshima 0:0 Kashima Antlers Kashima Antlers moved to sixth on the J.League table after sharing the spoils in a goalless draw with Sanfrecce Hiroshima on Sunday.
Both teams had goals disallowed for offside.
Brazilian striker Davi found the net in the first half only for the assistant referee to wave his flag and rule out the score.
In the second half, Hiroshima's Tsukasa Shiotani suffered a similar fate when a shot from the edge of the penalty area found the back of the net, only to be turned down for offside.
Hiroshima are ninth on the table, despite dro
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Category: News Views: 804 Added: SkyDate: 17.03.2013 - 18:31
Title in United´s hands, says Vidic Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic believes the English Premier League title is in his team's hands after a 1-0 win over Reading.
Manchester City lost 2-0 at Everton on Saturday to put a massive dent in their title aspirations, and Sir Alex Ferguson's side capitalised with a nervy win later in the day, extending their advantage at the top to 15 points.
While 31-year-old club captain Vidic acknowledges there is a 'big gap' between the Manchester rivals with nine games left to play, he maintains his side must hold their nerve after collapsing last season to let City back in the title race.
Category: News Views: 859 Added: SkyDate: 17.03.2013 - 18:28
Walker: I can stop Bale Tottenham right-back Kyle Walker believes he has found out how to stop high-flying team-mate Gareth Bale.
The 23-year-old winger has been in scintillating form for Tottenham this season, scoring 21 goals to lead Andre Villas-Boas' side to third in the league and into the quarter-finals of the Europa League.
While Walker believes he has worked out how to prevent the fleet-footed forward from scoring after countless training sessions opposite him, the 22-year-old full-back feels Bale is a natural choice to be crowned Player of the Year.
"So what's the secret of stopping Gareth Bale? I think I've dis
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Category: News Views: 869 Added: SkyDate: 17.03.2013 - 18:27
Benzema would consider future PSG move Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema is keen to remain at the club but would not be against a move to Paris Saint-Germain before he retires.
The 25-year-old has scored only eight La Liga goals in 22 league appearances for Real this season, his latest in Saturday's 5-2 win over Mallorca.
Speaking to Telefoot on Sunday, Benzema said he was unconcerned about his form for club and country and was not looking for an imminent transfer.
"Right now, I'm in the best team of the world," the former Lyon man said.
Category: News Views: 797 Added: SkyDate: 17.03.2013 - 18:25
