Friday, November 9, 2012
10:00 PM
Everton good enough for Champions League place, insists Howard
The Toffees goalkeeper says his side have dropped points in too many matches recently but is still confident they have the talent to push for a place in the top four
9:20 PM
Ferdinand under no illusions despite Manchester United's early form
After an impressive opening quarter of the campaign saw the Red Devils qualify from their Champions League group with two games to spare, the defender insists he is staying focused
8:45 PM
'I'm so happy he's back' - Di Matteo hails Terry's return from ban
The Blues manager is delighted to have the former England defender back in the first-team fold and urges all parties to move on from the racism saga surrounding his skipper
8:15 PM
Villas-Boas struggling to pick from Adebayor and Defoe
The Spurs boss revealed that he is still undecided on who to start against Manchester City on Sunday and is open to the idea of playing the pair alongside each other
7:45 PM
Liverpool youngster Coady revels in 'boyhood dream' debut
The 19-year-old featured in the Reds' midfield away to Anzhi Makhachkala and hopes to feature further in the first team, despite the side's "unlucky" loss in Russia
7:00 PM
Sir Alex: Van Persie key to Manchester United title tilt
The Red Devils' boss believes the Dutchman's goals will alleviate fears of losing the title on goal difference again, and also backed Chicharito and Wayne Rooney to reach 20 goals
6:20 PM
Liverpool defender Skrtel out to stop 'dangerous' Torres
The Reds' defender insists the Chelsea No.9 still has the quality to inflict damage on his former club and will personally take on the responsibility of marking him on Sunday
6:00 PM
Word on the Tweet: Tiote's terrifying toes
Sammy Ameobi outs the Cote d'Ivoire international as having some of the game's most fearsome feet, while Jason Roberts is feeling the chill and Joey Barton scores for Marseille
5:45 PM
Chelsea announce annual profit for first time since 2003
The Blues have released details of their €1.75m profit for the previous financial year, thanks to the fifth-largest revenue in Europe and a €36m profit from transfer activity
5:10 PM
Cole to miss Liverpool clash, confirms Di Matteo
The England defender suffered a hamstring injury at the Liberty Stadium last week and has not recovered in time to be in contention for the Reds' visit to Stamford Bridge
5:00 PM
Martinez: England have missed out on potential world-beater Moses
The Spaniard twice called on former England manager Fabio Capello to give Moses a chance but, after a torrid time with the Under-21s, the Chelsea star declared for Nigeria
4:00 PM
Betting Special: Nigel Adkins 4/11 to be the first Premier League manager to go
Adkins' admission that he fears for his job if results don't improve has seen his price slashed to be the first boss to go, while Roberto Mancini is also a big mover into 10/1
3:55 PM
Manchester City assistant Platt: Mancini right to be frustrated
The former England man has defended the City manager's angry midweek response to refereeing decisions and insists the incident should not be overblown in the media
3:20 PM
Oscar: Chelsea are the Blue Brazil
The £25-million summer signing from Internacional says he has settled perfectly in west London and is relishing the chance to play for a team which attacks like the Selecao
3:00 PM
Manchester City - Tottenham Hotspur Betting Preview: Back goals galore when these two meet
Both sides failed to hit the net last weekend but Willie Duncan is anticipating plenty of goals when Roberto Mancini's men welcome Andre Villas-Boas' side to Etihad Stadium
3:00 PM
Muamba hails Tottenham fans after first return to White Hart Lane
Nearly seven months after the incident in which he nearly lost his life, the 24-year-old was welcomed back to White Hart Lane, with rapturous applause and ovation
2:47 PM
Sammy Ameobi sparkles and Shola scores for Newcastle
The Nigerian brothers combined to help their club snag a point in an Europa Cup encounter on Thursday
2:18 PM
Van Persie can fire Manchester United to title glory, insists Andy Cole
The former Red Devils star feels the current side are beginning to find their best form this season, and also hails the "tremendous" legacy of boss Sir Alex Ferguson
2:17 PM
Roberto Martinez: England lost out to Nigeria on Victor Moses
Victor Moses’ former coach believes England’s former manager; Fabio Capello should have capped the Nigerian for England
2:16 PM
Eden Hazard, Raheem Sterling and Robin van Persie - Jim Knight's Totel Football picks
Betting Editor Jim Knight has picked his Premier League team for Totel Football's real money fantasy football game this weekend, read who he's included and why
2:00 PM
Chelsea - Liverpool Betting Preview: Goals at Stamford Bridge and do not rule out the Reds
Fernando Torres will be centre of attention when Liverpool travel to London to take on Chelsea, but Adam Bate thinks the goals may come from elsewhere
1:49 PM
Villas-Boas: Manchester City are fresher than Tottenham
The Premier League champions have enjoyed two days more rest than Spurs after their European exploits, a factor which the Portuguese believes could prove decisive
1:00 PM
Aston Villa - Manchester United Betting Preview: Goals at Villa Park but Hernandez could have the final say
Adam Bate expects goals at both ends in Saturday's game at Villa Park and believes United's Mexican striker could be the difference for Sir Alex Ferguson's side again
12:24 PM
Sir Alex Ferguson hoping Nani can make Manchester United injury return inside a fortnight
The Portuguese winger is set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering a strained hamstring whilst Jonny Evans remains a doubt for Saturday's clash with Aston Villa
12:02 PM
Jenkinson belief will be boosted by England call-up, says Wenger
The Gunners manager has hailed the young defender's inclusion in the Three Lions squad and insists it will help a player whom he feels possesses "massive potential"
11:54 AM
Hodgson: Osman could only get one England chance
The 31-year-old has been called up to the Three Lions squad for the first time but faces "stiff competition" for a place in midfield according to his national team boss
11:43 AM
FA expected to end Clattenburg investigation on Friday
The official has been accused of racially abusing Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel but must now await a verdict from the English football governing body
11:12 AM
Premier League Treble: Backing a Southampton goalfest, less so at Stoke and an Everton win
Al Hain-Cole has gone through Saturday's six Premier League 3pm kick-offs with a fine tooth comb in search of accumulator gold, and has picked out a treble worth a handy 92/25
10:45 AM
Leicester City - Nottingham Forest Betting Preview: Expect goals at both ends in Saturday's East Midlands derby
Both teams were involved in 0-0 draws in midweek but Al Hain-Cole expects the rivals' attacking talent to return to goalscoring ways at the King Power Stadium
9:52 AM
Chelsea - Liverpool Preview: Blues aim to get back to winning ways after losing ground in title race
Di Matteo's men will be hopeful of sealing three points against the Reds in Sunday's Premier League clash, after recently surrendering top spot to Manchester United
9:44 AM
Aston Villa - Manchester United Preview: Villans look to end 17-year wait for home win over Red Devils
The Red Devils travel to Birmingham having not lost in 17 previous visits, but Paul Lambert's men will be buoyed by a win over Sunderland in their previous league outing
9:42 AM
Arsenal - Fulham Preview: Jol's side chase their first ever victory at the Emirates
Arsene Wenger's charges will be looking to put a rotten recent run of form behind them with a return to winning ways on home soil, with improvement needed at both ends of the pitch
9:41 AM
Manchester City - Tottenham Preview: Teams head into Etihad clash after conflicting European experiences
The Premier League champions suffered a frustrating 2-2 draw with Ajax in the Champions League, while Spurs' Europa League campaign was boosted with a convincing win over Maribor
9:37 AM
Vertonghen: Tottenham confident ahead of Manchester City clash
The Belgian defender believes Spurs can utilise their pace on the break in order to post victory against the reigning Premier League champions on Sunday afternoon
9:15 AM
Football must eradicate vile anti-Semitism for Tottenham to move on from the Y-word
Supporters need to learn to stop some of the chants that plague White Hart Lane due to the club's alleged Jewish connections
9:05 AM
Rooney: Van Persie is Manchester United's talisman
The Red Devils striker has hailed the Dutchman following his blistering start to life at the club after a big-money move from Premier League rivals Arsenal over the summer
9:00 AM
Mancini told Champions League form unacceptable in first meeting with Begiristain
The Italian met Manchester City's new director of football on Wednesday and was told by the former Barcelona supremo that the club's European performance were not good enough
8:40 AM
Osman call-up provides optimism for deserving England hopefuls
The Everton midfielder has received a maiden invitation to join the Three Lions squad as a reward for recent performances and will boost both competition and quality
8:34 AM
'I don't think I should have brought the likes of Gerrard' - Rodgers happy with Liverpool squad reshuffle
The Reds suffered a 1-0 defeat to Anzhi Makhachkala on Thursday evening after leaving several first-team stars at home but the manager insists he would do the same again
8:15 AM
Jol aims to put further dent in Wenger's aspirations as rivals duel again
Fulham head to the Emirates Stadium on Saturday with the Dutchman looking to damage Arsenal's hopes further as the two managers rekindle an old Premier League contest
1:45 AM
Tottenham boss Villas-Boas happy with 'clinical' Defoe
Spurs' manager was full of compliments for his team but the striker in particular after his hat-trick pushed him past Teddy Sheringham in the club's all-time scorers list
1:30 AM
Defoe delighted to surpass Sheringham's 'special' Tottenham record
The striker's hat-trick against Maribor not only led the Lilywhites to Europa League victory but elevated the 30 year-old above the Spurs legend in the scoring charts
1:10 AM
Michu, Mata and Cazorla all buy shares in bid to save Real Oviedo
The Premier League stars have purchased stakes in their former club, who need €2 million by November 17 to avoid extinction, with the Swansea City man asking for more support