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Battle for a place in Man City’s first 11

Jul21
2011 Leave a Comment

City’s player, James Milner, is determined to give all that it takes for his place in Roberto Mancini’s star-studded team next season, a season which Manchester City thinks it would be different for them.

After a lot of games, Miller struggled to hold down a regular spot in the starting line-up last season following his arrival from Aston Villa, having some small problems with the accommodation with City’s style on the field.
Milner has rejected suggestions that he could leave City this summer and is determined to prove he deserves a place in the side next term.

“It’s a big season for me. You come to a new club and it takes time to find your bearings. But now I want to get a foothold in the team and prove to people that I’m good enough to be here and in the team regularly.” said Milner.

The England international knows that the competition for places in City’s side is tough, but believes the array of talent at Mancini‘s disposal can only be good for the club.

Just around 20 days until the first stage of the new season of Premier League: are they ready?

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Phil Jones wants to play!

Jul20
2011 Leave a Comment

The Red Devils are preparing for a new title, they hope. A £17 million defender has now joined the team and met his new team-mates after an extended break. He comes with a hunger after results and he hopes to make an impression with Manchester United.

In any case, Ferguson spoke about Jones harboured reservations when he initially discussed a big money move from Blackburn Rovers, based upon the number of appearances he might make.

“The area we had to work hardest with Phil was to convince him he would get enough football.The first thing you can say is last season Nani played the most games for us, with 48. He was still 11 short of the maximum.

“No-one at United is going to play the maximum number of games. Rio Ferdinand only played 29 and Nemanja Vidic missed some as well. The other thing I explained to him was that we are always trying to look ahead towards the team of the future rather than the team of the present,” said Ferguson.

Reinforcements are here! Let the games begin!

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Fabregas, the new soap opera

Jul19
2011 Leave a Comment

The soap opera between Arsenal, Barcelona and the actor in the leading role, Fabregas, is far far away for an end. The Gunners are trying to change players attitude by offering him a new contract.

Londoners tried to offer him a higher salary, but he said that if he were to choose the money, he would have accepted the offer from Manchester City, amounting to 12 million per season, a lot more than he is earning at the moment.

On the other side of the boat is Barcelona that is refusing to raise the pot and pay 40 milion euros for Fabregas. The Catalans know that he might be a key player for their team but the sum is a bit exaggerate.

In addition, the sheiks from Manchester City came with a new offer, better said he gives him a clause in the contract allowing him to fly to Spain anytime, at the highest class they have. Fabregas refused the offer, awaiting the transfer to his dream team, FC Barcelona.

Will this show ever end? How long will Arsenal be able to keep the Spanish player? Wait and see!

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Torres hopes for more

Jul18
2011 Leave a Comment

There is just under a month until the new season of Premier League will start. In Chelsea’s camp, the new season is awaited with great enthusiasm.

After a difficult start at Chelsea following his record-breaking move from Liverpool in the January transfer window, the Spaniard scored just one goal in 18 appearances for the Blues last term as they ended the season without any silverware.

But the 27-year-old says he is raring to go ahead of the new campaign.
Torres said: “It was a difficult four months for me last season but now I am settled and really happy. It’s a new start for me and I am feeling sharper and fitter.”

“After five years without a break I could finally enjoy my holiday this summer so I am happier after a rest and some time with my family. Now I am feeling good and ready to start the new season.”

Torres featured in the 1-0 friendly win over Portsmouth at the weekend, but his presence was almost unseen. But there is still hope, regarding that Chelsea is up for the Barclays Asia Trophy in Hong cong at the end of this month.

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Bad news for Tottenham

Jul17
2011 Leave a Comment

With just a month until the new season will start, Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Sandro is expected to be out for three months after undergoing knee surgery.

The Brazilian international was forced out of his country’s Copa America campaign by injury on Tuesday, and scans subsequently revealed he had torn his lateral meniscus. After his return to England, Sandro underwent surgery on his left knee in London on Friday night.

Tottenham’s officials said: “Following consultation with an independent knee specialist, Sandro underwent surgery on his left knee in London.
Sandro withdrew from Brazil’s Copa America campaign on Tuesday due to injury with scans confirming he had torn his lateral meniscus as well as suffering a calf strain. The specialist has advised a three-month rehabilitation period before a return to full training.”

Sandro was sent for a scan after complaining of pains in both his calves and his knee in training during Brazil’s Copa America campaign in Argentina.

This news is can only influence in worst the morale of Tottenham Spurs before the start of the new season. Will they manage to get trough with it? They have a month to do that.

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