Arsenal
Arsenal midfielder Abou Diaby has been ruled out of their clash against West Brom and France's meeting with Luxembourg due to a groin strain.
Aston Villa
Gerard Houllier insists team morale has not been affected by Richard Dunne and James Collins' recent bust-up with Aston Villa coaching staff.
Birmingham
Coach Alex McLeish believes a combination of 'experience, bottle and passion' is required to keep Birmingham in the Premier League this season.
Blackburn
Blackburn Rovers manager Steve Kean has identified a 42-point safety target as the Ewood Park club return to action after a two-week break.
Blackpool
Blackpool captain Charlie Adam is eager to get back in action following his two-match suspensions and help his side pick up point at Blackburn.
Bolton
Bolton coach Owen Coyle has lined up Fabrice Muamba as replacement should Mark Davies failed to recover in time for the trip to Old Trafford.
Chelsea
Carlo Ancelotti believes that only by winning the Champions League will Chelsea gain revenge for their 2008 final defeat to Manchester United.
Everton
Everton manager David Moyes insists it is a 'complete untruth' that a deal has already been agreed to sell Jack Rodwell to Manchester United.
Fulham
Manager Mark Hughes believes he can achieve more at Fulham than he did with Blackburn Rovers as his squad of players are 'better technically'.
Liverpool
Liverpool are keen on Osasuna defender Nacho Monreal, who recently extended his deal until 2014 and raise his transfer fee to EUR12 million.
Manchester City
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini does not know if striker Mario Balotelli will fulfil his potential to become the best player in Europe.
Manchester United
Everton manager David Moyes insists it is a 'complete untruth' that a deal has already been agreed to sell Jack Rodwell to Manchester United.
Newcastle
Newcastle United head coach Alan Pardew has dismissed speculation over the sale of the club and insists Mike Ashley is committed to the club.
Stoke City
Tony Pulis knows Stoke must make the most of their remaining home games if they are to avoid being dragged further into the relegation scrap.
Sunderland
Steve Bruce will send his defenders out against Liverpool under orders not to allow Andy Carroll to ruin his day for the second time this term.
Tottenham
Coach Harry Redknapp is relishing the Champions League quarter-finals even though Tottenham have been drawn against Spanish giants Real Madrid.
West Brom
Roy Hodgson is enjoying fighting against relegation with West Brom more than he ever did trying to make an impact at Liverpool at the top end.
West Ham
West Ham manager Avram Grant believes fellow managers will stop giving honest answers if they continue to be reprimanded by governing bodies.
Wigan
Manager Roberto Martinez is convinced if his Wigan players apply themselves correctly, they have the ability and tenacity to avoid the drop.
Wolverhampton
Wolves boss Mick McCarthy is hoping Michael Kightly will finally get the chance to prove his class in the top flight over the last nine games.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
2011-3-19 Spain
Almeria
Almeria coach Jose Luis is pleased to have all of his players available to face Sporting and declared that they have improved in set-pieces.
Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao defender Andoni Iraola has admitted it will not be easy to mark Villarreal players as they are fast and have no fix positions.
Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid boss Quique Sanchez Flores is confident that his side can break their 11-year derby drought against city rivals Real Madrid.
Barcelona
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has acknowledged the difficult task that his side face after being drawn against Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk.
Deportivo
Midfielder Andres Guardado is convinced that Deportivo would ensure their safety if they can beat Levante and Mallorca in their next two games.
Espanyol
Espanyol striker Sergio Garcia expects a tough game against Malaga and admits that a point at La Rosaleda might be a good result for his side.
Getafe
Barcelona B coach Luis Enrique is one of the candidates to replace Michel as head coach at Primera Division side Getafe at the end of the season.
Hercules
Hercules coach Esteban Vigo has underlined his belief that his team have the ability to react and get themselves out of the relegation zone.
Levante
Levante boss Luis Garcia Plaza admits any points gained in their next game against Deportivo at this stage would be a very big step for his side.
Malaga
Malaga boss Manuel Pellegrini believes lack of attention have cost his side at home this season but insists their level of play was not so bad.
Osasuna
Liverpool are keen on Osasuna defender Nacho Monreal, who recently extended his deal until 2014 and raise his transfer fee to EUR12 million.
Racing
Racing coach Marcelino Garcia Toral said it would be a very important step for his side if they can drag Sociedad into the relegation battles.
Real Madrid
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho admits is very happy to be playing against Tottenham and to head back to London to play in an English stadium.
Real Mallorca
Real Mallorca manager Michael Laudrup has labelled the visit of Zaragoza as 'the most important of all their remaining matches this season'.
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad head coach Martin Lasarte wants his players to once and for all confirm their La Liga stay starting with a win away to Racing.
Real Zaragoza
Zaragoza coach Javier Aguirre wants to ensure victory over Mallorca as he reminds his players that 30 points will not keep them in the league.
Sevilla
Sevilla midfielder Ivan Rakitic admits that his side have no other options but to win at Valencia if they want to play in the Champions League.
Sporting Gijon
Sporting Gijon coach Manuel Preciado warns his players as he believes Almeria are playing better than their position in the table suggests.
Valencia
Valencia midfielder Mehmet Topal has told his squad to forget about their past defeats because the most important thing is to finish third.
Villarreal
Villarreal's Santi Cazorla was delighted to beat Levante in Europa but has picked Porto, Benfica and PSV as favourites to win the competition.
Almeria coach Jose Luis is pleased to have all of his players available to face Sporting and declared that they have improved in set-pieces.
Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao defender Andoni Iraola has admitted it will not be easy to mark Villarreal players as they are fast and have no fix positions.
Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid boss Quique Sanchez Flores is confident that his side can break their 11-year derby drought against city rivals Real Madrid.
Barcelona
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has acknowledged the difficult task that his side face after being drawn against Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk.
Deportivo
Midfielder Andres Guardado is convinced that Deportivo would ensure their safety if they can beat Levante and Mallorca in their next two games.
Espanyol
Espanyol striker Sergio Garcia expects a tough game against Malaga and admits that a point at La Rosaleda might be a good result for his side.
Getafe
Barcelona B coach Luis Enrique is one of the candidates to replace Michel as head coach at Primera Division side Getafe at the end of the season.
Hercules
Hercules coach Esteban Vigo has underlined his belief that his team have the ability to react and get themselves out of the relegation zone.
Levante
Levante boss Luis Garcia Plaza admits any points gained in their next game against Deportivo at this stage would be a very big step for his side.
Malaga
Malaga boss Manuel Pellegrini believes lack of attention have cost his side at home this season but insists their level of play was not so bad.
Osasuna
Liverpool are keen on Osasuna defender Nacho Monreal, who recently extended his deal until 2014 and raise his transfer fee to EUR12 million.
Racing
Racing coach Marcelino Garcia Toral said it would be a very important step for his side if they can drag Sociedad into the relegation battles.
Real Madrid
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho admits is very happy to be playing against Tottenham and to head back to London to play in an English stadium.
Real Mallorca
Real Mallorca manager Michael Laudrup has labelled the visit of Zaragoza as 'the most important of all their remaining matches this season'.
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad head coach Martin Lasarte wants his players to once and for all confirm their La Liga stay starting with a win away to Racing.
Real Zaragoza
Zaragoza coach Javier Aguirre wants to ensure victory over Mallorca as he reminds his players that 30 points will not keep them in the league.
Sevilla
Sevilla midfielder Ivan Rakitic admits that his side have no other options but to win at Valencia if they want to play in the Champions League.
Sporting Gijon
Sporting Gijon coach Manuel Preciado warns his players as he believes Almeria are playing better than their position in the table suggests.
Valencia
Valencia midfielder Mehmet Topal has told his squad to forget about their past defeats because the most important thing is to finish third.
Villarreal
Villarreal's Santi Cazorla was delighted to beat Levante in Europa but has picked Porto, Benfica and PSV as favourites to win the competition.
2011-3-19 Italy
AC Milan
Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri has reminded his players that they must beat Palermo to make amends for their draw at home to Bari last week.
Bari
Bari head coach Bortolo Mutti has doubts over the fitness of Parisi and Galasso, who were both missing from training due to stomach problems.
Bologna
Bologna midfielder Gaston Ramirez has admitted his worries about adapting to a new club have been blown away by their form so far this season.
Brescia
Brescia are hoping to pick up points for the fifth straight games when they take on Juventus, who are desperate for their seventh home win.
Cagliari
Cagliari are keen to avoid their second consecutive defeats when they take on Napoli, who are confident of registering their 10th home victory.
Catania
Catania's Argentine midfielder Andrian Ricchiuti has given his commitment to Rossazzurri after extending his contract at the club until 2013.
Cesena
Cesena are hoping to pick up points for the second consecutive games when they take on Lazio, who are keen to register their 11th home victory.
Chievo
Roma will reportedly make an attempt to sign EUR6 million goalkeeper Stefano Sorrentino from Chievo Verona at the end of the current campaign.
Fiorentina
Good news for Fiorentina as defender Per Kroldrup has resumed squad training but he will only make his return after the international break.
Genoa
Genoa captain Marco Rossi expects another tough fight against Bologna, who are playing great attacking football with Marco Di Vaio at the helm.
Inter Milan
Inter captain Javier Zanetti insists his side must pay Schalke a great deal of respect as they are set to clash for a berth in the semi-finals.
Juventus
Bad news for Juventus coach Luigi Delneri as Vincenzo Iaquinta is sidelined for three months after tearing his femoral muscle during training.
Lazio
Coach Edy Reja admits that it has been a terrible week at Lazio following the defeat to Roma, but insists it is time to turn over a new leaf.
Lecce
Lecce coach Luigi De Canio has doubts over the fitness of Javier Chevanton after the striker was forced out of training with a sprained ankle.
Napoli
Christian Panucci is astonished that Napoli defender Paolo Cannavaro is not a part of the national set-up despite his good form for Partenopei.
Palermo
Palermo are desperate to avoid their sixth consecutive defeats when they take on AC Milan, who are confident of registering their 10th away win.
Parma
Parma striker Amauri has urged his team-mates to be more clever in taking their chances against Genoa if they are to bring home any points.
Roma
UEFA have punished AS Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi with a three-match ban after he was caught on camera elbowing Shakhtar's Darijo Srna.
Sampdoria
Defender Daniele Gastaldello has put pen to paper on a new long-term contract with Sampdoria, which will keep him at the Marassi until 2016.
Udinese
Chile international winger Alexis Sanchez has admitted that he could stay at Udinese next year even amid interest from Europe's biggest clubs.
Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri has reminded his players that they must beat Palermo to make amends for their draw at home to Bari last week.
Bari
Bari head coach Bortolo Mutti has doubts over the fitness of Parisi and Galasso, who were both missing from training due to stomach problems.
Bologna
Bologna midfielder Gaston Ramirez has admitted his worries about adapting to a new club have been blown away by their form so far this season.
Brescia
Brescia are hoping to pick up points for the fifth straight games when they take on Juventus, who are desperate for their seventh home win.
Cagliari
Cagliari are keen to avoid their second consecutive defeats when they take on Napoli, who are confident of registering their 10th home victory.
Catania
Catania's Argentine midfielder Andrian Ricchiuti has given his commitment to Rossazzurri after extending his contract at the club until 2013.
Cesena
Cesena are hoping to pick up points for the second consecutive games when they take on Lazio, who are keen to register their 11th home victory.
Chievo
Roma will reportedly make an attempt to sign EUR6 million goalkeeper Stefano Sorrentino from Chievo Verona at the end of the current campaign.
Fiorentina
Good news for Fiorentina as defender Per Kroldrup has resumed squad training but he will only make his return after the international break.
Genoa
Genoa captain Marco Rossi expects another tough fight against Bologna, who are playing great attacking football with Marco Di Vaio at the helm.
Inter Milan
Inter captain Javier Zanetti insists his side must pay Schalke a great deal of respect as they are set to clash for a berth in the semi-finals.
Juventus
Bad news for Juventus coach Luigi Delneri as Vincenzo Iaquinta is sidelined for three months after tearing his femoral muscle during training.
Lazio
Coach Edy Reja admits that it has been a terrible week at Lazio following the defeat to Roma, but insists it is time to turn over a new leaf.
Lecce
Lecce coach Luigi De Canio has doubts over the fitness of Javier Chevanton after the striker was forced out of training with a sprained ankle.
Napoli
Christian Panucci is astonished that Napoli defender Paolo Cannavaro is not a part of the national set-up despite his good form for Partenopei.
Palermo
Palermo are desperate to avoid their sixth consecutive defeats when they take on AC Milan, who are confident of registering their 10th away win.
Parma
Parma striker Amauri has urged his team-mates to be more clever in taking their chances against Genoa if they are to bring home any points.
Roma
UEFA have punished AS Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi with a three-match ban after he was caught on camera elbowing Shakhtar's Darijo Srna.
Sampdoria
Defender Daniele Gastaldello has put pen to paper on a new long-term contract with Sampdoria, which will keep him at the Marassi until 2016.
Udinese
Chile international winger Alexis Sanchez has admitted that he could stay at Udinese next year even amid interest from Europe's biggest clubs.
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