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Cudicini discharged but will not play this season

Soccernet staff — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:23:45 GMT

Carlo Cudicini has been discharged from hospital but the Tottenham goalkeeper is unlikely to feature for the remainder of the season as he continues his recovery following a motorbike crash.

Wenger "not a fan" of Van Persie's placenta cure

soccernet.com — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:49:52 GMT

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is not a fan of alternative medicine - but accepts whatever makes a player comfortable can only help the healing process.

Ferguson plays down Ferdinand injury fears

Soccernet staff — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:03:08 GMT

Manchester United are confident that Rio Ferdinand's fitness struggles will be solved in the next few weeks, despite suggestions that the defender could be sidelined for a prolonged period of time.

Pearson praises Brown for poise under pressure

Soccernet staff — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:10:01 GMT

Phil Brown has earned the praise of Hull City chairman Adam Pearson for the way he has responded to recent adversity and remained calm under intense pressure.

Villa defender Bouma suffers injury setback

Soccernet staff — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:24:06 GMT

Wilfred Bouma's return from injury has been delayed again following news that the Dutch defender has suffered a toe injury.

Insua insists Liverpool revivial must start now

Soccernet staff — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:45:17 GMT

Emiliano Insua has urged his Liverpool team-mates to make the international break a line in the sand as they seek to turn around their disastrous campaign in a week of season-defining matches.

Wolves defender Craddock confident of survival

Soccernet staff — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:48:26 GMT

Wolves central defender Jody Craddock has vowed the team have got what it takes to survive in the Premier League.

Phil Neville: I would never join Manchester City

Soccernet staff — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:38:26 GMT

Everton captain Phil Neville has ruled out ever playing for, or going on to manage, Manchester City, revealing he hated the Eastlands club when he was growing up.

Sunderland boss Bruce rues Gordon broken arm

Soccernet staff — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:36:15 GMT

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce believes goalkeeper Craig Gordon was nearing his best form before being "devastated'' by injury this month. Gordon faces three months out after breaking his arm in a challenge with Spurs striker Jermain Defoe two weeks ago.

Rovers midfielder Reid in Championship loan

Soccernet staff — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:37:13 GMT

Blackburn Rovers midfielder Steven Reid has joined QPR on loan as he looks to secure regular football and aid his return to full fitness.

Wenger: Arsenal can cope with Van Persie blow

Soccernet staff — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:38:54 GMT

Arsene Wenger is confident that Arsenal will cope with the enforced absence of Robin van Persie and has spoken of his "relief" that the striker was not sidelined for considerably longer than six weeks.

Bellamy: My career will be finished in two years

Soccernet staff — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:07:04 GMT

Manchester City striker Craig Bellamy believes the niggling injuries that have blighted his career could force him to quit the game in the next two years.

City boss Hughes optimistic over Barry fitness

soccernet.com — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:32:19 GMT

Manchester City manager Mark Hughes expects Gareth Barry to shrug off a groin problem in time to face former suitors Liverpool on Saturday.

Fit-again Aquilani itching for Liverpool start

soccernet.com — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:30:55 GMT

Italian midfielder Alberto Aquilani may have to be patient for a little longer before getting his first start for Liverpool since his £20 million summer move from Roma.

Gibbs to be ready for November Chelsea clash

soccernet.com — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:05:14 GMT

Arsenal have confirmed Kieran Gibbs' foot injury is not as bad as first feared - and he could now be fit to face Chelsea later this month.

Fans chief blasts Spurs and Wigan's game switch

soccernet.com — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:01:34 GMT

Tottenham and Wigan's agreement to move this weekend's Premier League encounter to Sunday to give their players more time after the international matches has been blasted by the Football Supporters' Federation.

Eduardo pens long-term contract with Arsenal

soccernet.com — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:31:54 GMT

Arsenal striker Eduardo has signed a new long-term contract at the club.

Ancelotti rules out leaving Chelsea to take Italy job

Soccernet Staff — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:57:20 GMT

Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti insists he will not quit Stamofrd Bridge to take over as Italy coach if the vacancy arises next summer.

David Sullivan in the market to buy West Ham Utd

Harry Harris, Football Correspondent — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:32:13 GMT

Former Birmingham City owner David Sullivan can take his pick of several prominent football clubs to buy, including West Ham United.

Zhirkov believes London move is behind injury woe

Soccernet staff — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:45:46 GMT

Yuri Zhirkov believes his ongoing knee problems since arriving at Chelsea have been caused by his move to London.

Arteta would be happy to end career with Everton

Soccernet staff — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:25:10 GMT

Mikel Arteta has denied rumours he is eager to return to Spain and revealed he would be happy to finish his career with Everton.

Carlo Ancelotti not thinking about Italy job for now

Soccernet staff — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:16:15 GMT

Carlo Ancelotti says he is tempted by the chance to lead Italy but is only thinking about Chelsea for now.

Benitez would cherish Premier League over Europe

Soccernet staff — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:20:22 GMT

Rafael Benitez has admitted it would be a disappointment to end his Liverpool era without winning a Premier League title, but said it would not be the end of the world if the club had to face Europa League football next season.

Sir Alex Ferguson admits City are top four material

Soccernet staff — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:31:57 GMT

Sir Alex Ferguson has named bitter rivals Manchester City as a top four candidate for this season, but ruled out anything other than a two-horse race between his Manchester United team and Chelsea for the Premier League title.

New injury worry for Arsenal as Gibbs taken off

Soccernet staff — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:50:20 GMT

Arsenal's injury problems have exacerbated with the news that stand-in left back Kieran Gibbs was forced off during the Under-21 game between England and Lithuania on Tuesday evening.