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UK Football

# uk-football - Tuesday 26 March, 2013

Fergie surprised by United’s Premier League lead

‘After last season, what we said was, ‘Let’s make sure we don’t lose on goal difference’, because that’s what happened last year.’

Jose Mourinho fuels fresh Chelsea gossip

“Of course, Chelsea means more to me than other clubs. Chelsea is in my heart, as Inter is, for example.”

Newcastle midfielder Cabaye reveals depression battle

The Frenchman says books by Jonny Wilkinson and Rafa Nadal helped him through.

Royal duty: Adkins named new Reading manager

His first task: beating Arsenal at The Emirates.

# uk-football - Sunday 24 March, 2013

Gerrard: Fans have right to blast Ferdinand

The United player worked as a television pundit during England’s 8-0 victory over San Marino.

# uk-football - Friday 22 March, 2013

WCQ

World Cup qualifying: San Marino 0 England 8

So they’re gonna win the World Cup now.

UEFA ban Nani, fine Ferguson

Fergie’s down a couple of bottles of red for not talking to the media after the Real Madrid game.

# uk-football - Thursday 21 March, 2013

Joe Hart: United are ‘a killing machine’ this season

Alex Ferguson’s men hold a 15-point lead over their cross-town rivals.

Liverpool chief quashes Luis Suarez exit talk

The Uruguayan has made headlines again while on international duty but Ian Ayre says Reds fans can relax.

# uk-football - Wednesday 20 March, 2013

# uk-football - Tuesday 19 March, 2013

Kevin Doyle back on Celtic’s wanted list, admits Lennon

He may not be in Trap’s Ireland squad this week, but the Wexford man is still in demand.

Blackburn Rovers sack Michael Appleton after just 2 months in charge

The club’s Indian owners are now looking for their fourth permanent manager of the season.

# uk-football - Saturday 16 March, 2013

Late Christian Benteke strike dents Harry’s survival hopes as Villa start to look up

Brad Guzan was in inspired form for Villa between the posts as QPR were beaten out in a relegation zone thriller.

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VIDEO: Saints edge closer to safety as off-form Liverpool misfire

Brendan Rodgers’ team were swept away by the aggression of the relegation strugglers in driving rain at St Mary’s Stadium.

# uk-football - Friday 15 March, 2013

LFC

Rodgers rejects Sterling, Suso loan moves

“We’ve got a very small squad and those two boys are an integral part of the group. That (loans) won’t happen.”

# uk-football - Thursday 14 March, 2013

Football reasons, Roy? Rio Ferdinand earns England recall

The 34-year-old has been called up by Roy Hodgson for the first time today. No sign of JT.

AVB unfazed by Gareth Bale absence ahead of Inter Milan clash

They’re three goals up so Spurs might just get away without having their banned winger this evening. You’d think.

Manchester United splash out on new pitch… like the one at Croker

Fergie wants the club to spend £500,000 on a surface from Desso, the company that provided the one at GAA HQ.

# uk-football - Wednesday 13 March, 2013

Brendan Rodgers plans to lift Anfield quality this summer

‘There is great collaboration that goes on between all the departments,’ says the Anfield chief of the club’s transfer dealing and wheeling.

Manchester City star Carlos Tevez charged with driving ban breach

The maximum penalty for driving while disqualified is six months’ imprisonment for a first-time offender.

Rafa Benitez rues busy Chelsea schedule

“We are in the Europa League and will try to do our best. If you progress it is a good competition but you have to carry on until the end.”

Wenger: Beating Bayern is not impossible

‘We have to create doubt in their mind and you only do that if you have a real go.’

# uk-football - Tuesday 12 March, 2013

Yorke and Cole tip Rooney to stay at Old Trafford

“The media always sparkle things up a little bit more, and I’m sure that’s what the media is all about, but rest assured, Wayne Rooney is ready to play for United again.”

Rio Ferdinand escapes FA sanction for off-the-ball Fernando Torres altercation

The Red Devils defender appeared to shove the Spain international to the floor.

# uk-football - Monday 11 March, 2013

Bobby Charlton convinced Rooney will stay… he says

The Old Trafford legend says Fergie doesn’t sell his best players. Apart from Ruud, Roy and countless others.

Report: Wayne Rooney could still leave Manchester United

The England striker admits he could be on the way out this summer, according to reports.

# uk-football - Saturday 9 March, 2013

# uk-football - Friday 8 March, 2013

‘It doesn’t make me feel sad’ — Turkish referee stands by controversial Nani red

The Manchester United winger was dismissed for dangerous play against Real Madrid.

Roberto Mancini: No Manchester City interest in Rooney

‘I can understand Rooney would be upset if he didn’t play but these are things that can happen in every team. After one week is finished.’

# uk-football - Thursday 7 March, 2013

No UEFA action on Rio Ferdinand dissent

The United defender clapped sarcastically in the ref’s face on Tuesday night.

Europa League preview: Bale set to give Inter headaches

Bale carved Inter to pieces – and then right-back Maicon – with a breathtaking hat-trick when the sides last met in European competition in 2010-11.

# uk-football - Wednesday 6 March, 2013

Fergie facing sanctions for media blackout after Real Madrid game, UEFA endorse Nani dismissal

Assistant manager Mike Phelan faced the press last night.

# uk-football - Tuesday 5 March, 2013

Jose Mourinho vows to keep emotions in check whatever the result at Old Trafford

There’ll be no histrionics like those with Porto almost a decade ago.

# uk-football - Monday 4 March, 2013

Man Utd v Real Madrid: Ferguson confirms Jones’ absence

“His performance over there was absolutely excellent. It’s a miss but it’s not something we can’t manage, we’ve got options.”

Takeover? What takeover? Wenger in dark over Arsenal buy-out reports

“You are only vulnerable if you want to sell and you need money. However, that doesn’t concern me at all, that is down to the owners.”

# uk-football - Sunday 3 March, 2013

Harry Redknapp blasts ‘fabricated’ reports

The manager claimed his players were also outraged by yesterday’s story.

Boos don’t bother Benitez

Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez has brushed off more criticism from his own club’s fans following their 1-0 win over West Bromwich Albion.

# uk-football - Friday 1 March, 2013

RVP

Robin van Persie fit for Real Madrid clash

The current Premier League leaders go into the game with Chris Hughton’s men a massive 12 points ahead of Manchester City in the title race.

This is 40: Premier League legend Ryan Giggs pens new Manchester United deal

The 39-year-old penned his first professional deal with the Red Devils in 1990.