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The Premier League will introduce new financial regulations to control spending starting next season. While the spending limits had 13 yes’s, to six no’s, the measure was only approved because Reading abstained on the crucial ballot. Under league rules a two-thirds majority is required for any rule changes to be made. If all 20 clubs […]
Manchester United maintained their seven point lead at the top of the Premier League after beating rivals Liverpool 2-1 at Old Trafford, before Manchester City won at Arsenal for the first time since 1975. United dominate the first half and it was no surprise when Robin van Persie but the leaders ahead, turning in Patrice […]
Strong words from AC Milan President Silvio Berlusconi, who says that he is not interested in signing Manchester City’s Mario Balotelli, calling him a “rotten apple”. Milan have been continually linked with Balotelli as the striker grew up supporting the Rossoneri and has expressed an interest about going back to Italy to continue his career. […]
The Mirror has a story in Friday’s paper claiming that Pep Guardiola has a preliminary agreement to take over at Manchester City. The Mirror reports that FIFA agent Francois Gallardo told a Spanish radio station that City are already plotting to replace manager Roberto Mancini. “Guardiola has a pre-deal to be the next manager of […]
The North London derby between Arsenal and Spurs once again was full of goals and fireworks. The scoreline showed that Arsenal won 5-2, but the game might have turned out so differently if Emmanuel Adebayor had not been shown a straight red for a reckless challenge on Santi Cazorla, minutes after giving Spurs the lead. […]
It promises to be a really interesting weekend in the Premier League with Chelsea and Manchester City both having more than one eye on crucial Champions League games next week, while there is a massive six-pointer at the bottom of the table. At the top, leaders Manchester United travel to Norwich on Saturday with a […]
Manchester City needed another second-half comeback to beat Spurs 2-1, while Luis Suarez and John Terry grabbed the headline at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea and Liverpool drew 1-1. At the Eithad, Manchester City maintained their unbeaten start to the season, but Roberto Mancini will not be happy that his side conceded again from a set […]
Interesting piece in today’s Daily Mail about Manchester United’s kit deal with Nike, which is coming up for renewal in 2015. Back in 2002, United signed a 13-year deal with Nike worth £303 million, plus a profit share on retail sales. Even without any profits, that translates to around £23 million a season. The deal […]