Premier League
Manchester United are officially the best supported club in Europe according to Futebol Finance. Futebol Finance based their analysis on attendances last season, and with an average Old Trafford attendance of 75,304 last season, United surpassed Real Madrid, the 2009-2009 winners. What is surprising is the lack of Premier League sides on the list. Just […]
Napoli, Sevilla and Manchester City were all big winners in domestic cup ties tonight. Sevilla are through to the Copa del Rey semi-finals after wrapping up a 6-3 aggregate victory against Villarreal. The Liga rivals drew 3-3 in the first leg of their last-eight tie, but it was Gregorio Manzano’s side who took charge of […]
Gerard Houllier claimed the signing of Darren Bent is a “major milestone” that will send out a message about the club’s ambitions. “We are absolutely delighted to have him here and we know he will be a tremendous asset for the months and the years ahead,” Houllier said. “His arrival sends out a clear message […]
In a move that shows that the power in London is changing, Steven Pienaar has joined Tottenham after turning down a move to Chelsea. Pienaar, who cost Spurs between £2.5million and £3million, is reported to have signed a four and a half year contract with Spurs. Spurs confirmed the transfer on their official website saying: […]
Aston Villa have shocked their own fans by making an £18m offer for Sunderland striker Darren Bent, a deal that could increase to £24m with add-ons. Bent has handed in a transfer request at Sunderland and is expected to take a medical later today or early on Tuesday with the deal expected to be completed […]
Big week in Europe as the Bundesliga returned the action, Barcelona extended its unbeaten run to a club-record 28 games, while in Italy the Serie A title race got tighter. Spain A four-point gap has opened up at the Liga summit after Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by bottom club Almeria, while […]
Even though full-back Rafael was sent off but 10-man Manchester United still kept their unbeaten record as they went back to the top of the Barclays Premier League on goal difference after a 0-0 draw against Spurs. Wayne Rooney brought a couple of smart saves from Tottenham goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes and Rafael van der Vaart […]
In what might be a first for a Premier League team, it appears that Blackburn Rovers new Indian owners Venky have guaranteed manager Steve Kean that he will not be sacked for the two-and-ahalf years of his contract with the Premier League club. Anuradha Desai, head of the Venky’s company, told the Mail on Sunday: […]