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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

EPL

Arsenal
Arsenal have qualified to the Carling Cup quarter-finals after Park Chu-Young scored his first goal in the competition to eliminate Bolton.

Aston Villa
Aston Villa have confirmed they have suspended Barry Bannan while carrying out an inquiry after the midfielder was involved in a car crash.

Blackburn
Blackburn manager Steve Kean's problems continue to mount as Nzonzi and Slew are unavailable for their Carling Cup clash against Newcastle.

Bolton
Arsenal have qualified to the Carling Cup quarter-finals after Park Chu-Young scored his first goal in the competition to eliminate Bolton.

Chelsea
The FA have launched an investigation into allegations that Chelsea's John Terry made racist remarks towards QPR defender Anton Ferdinand.

Everton
Manager David Moyes is optimistic Everton will soon reach agreement with Marouane Fellaini over a new contract after several months of talks.

Fulham
Brede Hangeland has revealed a desire to commit his future to Fulham as he looks to pen a new contract at Craven Cottage in the near future.

Liverpool
Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish has paid tribute to the professionalism and maturity shown by Craig Bellamy since the striker rejoined the club.

Manchester City
Manchester City star striker Carlos Tevez has been fined four weeks' wages and has received a written warning regarding his future behaviour.

Manchester United
Michael Owen admitted Man Utd's Carling Cup win at Aldershot was all the more important after the 'kick in the teeth' dished out by Man City.

Newcastle United
Newcastle star Yohan Cabaye has questioned the attitude of footballers in England, claiming they spend too much time 'joking and singing'.

Norwich City
Norwich City defender Russell Martin insists that his team's record at Carrow Road will decide where they finish in the league this season.

Queens Park Rangers
The FA have launched an investigation into allegations that Chelsea's John Terry made racist remarks towards QPR defender Anton Ferdinand.

Stoke City
Coach Tony Pulis accepts that Carling Cup represent Stoke City's only realistic chances of winning silverware and is keen to go all the way.

Sunderland
Sunderland goalkeeper Simon Mignolet believes the Black Cats should put Darren Bent's return to one side and focus on their current forwards.

Swansea City
Striker Craig Beattie is looking forward to the opportunity to play first-team football after moving to Watford on loan from Swansea City.

Tottenham
Steven Gerrard believes Tottenham head coach Harry Redknapp has proved himself a worthy candidate to succeed Fabio Capello as England manager.

West Brom
Chris Brunt believes the way West Brom are playing a the moment proves that this is the strongest squad the club have had in the Premiership.

Wigan Athletic
Wigan coach Roberto Martinez reckons his side's matured display against Newcastle Utd has set the platform for them to start getting points.

Wolverhampton
Mick McCarthy believes he has done a great job at Wolves and feels he is being unfairly singled out by certain sections of the club's support.

La Liga

Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao are confident of picking up points for the fifth straight game when they face Atletico, who have yet to win when playing away.

Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid playmaker Diego has stressed that coach Gregorio Manzano should not be solely responsible for the club's poor run of form.

Barcelona
Xavi Hernandez scored his fourth La Liga goal of the season as Barcelona registered their second away win following the match against Granada.

Espanyol
Espanyol striker Alvaro Vazquez has insisted that he is not worried about his goal drought as long as his side are producing good results.

Getafe
Getafe are determined to register their first win in four games when they take on Osasuna, who are looking to avoid their third away defeat.

Granada
Xavi Hernandez scored his fourth La Liga goal of the season to condemned Granada to their second home defeat following the visit of Barcelona.

Levante
Levante midfielder Valdo declared that his team will do all they can to defend their position at the top of the table for as long as possible.

Malaga
Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini will have Willy Caballero back from his ban, while Duda and Juanmi also returned after shaking off injuries.

Osasuna
Osasuna coach Jose Luis Mendilibar has stressed it is equally important for his side to change the image that they can only play well at home.

Racing Santander
Jairo Samperio scored his first La Liga goal of the season as Racing registered their second away draw following the match against Sevilla.

Rayo Vallecano
Rayo are hoping to pick up points for the third tim in five games when they take on Malaga, who are looking for their second away victory.

Real Betis
Real Betis midfielder Jose Canas has stressed that his team are determined to win their next two games against Espanyol and Racing Santander.

Real Madrid
Assistant coach Aitor Karanka is expecting Villarreal to create a lot of problems for Real Madrid, despite their lowly position in the league.

Real Mallorca
Mallorca are looking for their third home win when they take on Sporting Gijon, who are hoping to pick up points for the second straight game.

Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad will be hoping to pick up points for the second time in five games when they face Levante, who have won all their home games.

Real Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza are hoping to avoid their second consecutive defeat when they take on Valencia, who are looking for their second away victory.

Sevilla
Manu Del Moral scored his third La Liga goal of the season as Sevilla registered their first home draw following the match against Racing.

Sporting Gijon
Sporting Gijon are hoping to pick up points for the second straight game when they face Mallorca, who are looking for their third home win.

Valencia
Coach Unai Emery is determined to improve Valencia's image at La Romareda after their poor displays against the host in the last two seasons.

Villarreal
Villarreal boss Juan Carlos Garrido is hoping the extra motivation for the big clash against Real Madrid will help his side get back on track.

Serie A

AC Milan
Coach Max Allegri wants AC Milan to secure an excellent league position before the November break and be a favourite for the Scudetto again.

AS Roma
It was reported that Roma have identified Manchester United's GBP12 million-rated defender Rio Ferdinand as the ideal replacement for Juan.

Atalanta
Stefano Colantuono has underlined that his Atalanta side cannot make any mistakes if they want to get a result against Inter on Wednesday.

Bologna
Bologna will be desperate to avoid their second away defeat when they face Chievo, who are hoping to register their first win in five games.

Cagliari
Cagliari are confident of registering their third away win when they take on Cesena, who are hoping to avoid their second consecutive defeat.

Catania
Catania coach Vincenzo Montella admits he expects more from striker Maxi Lopez, but believes the Argentine will soon deliver his full value.

Cesena
Cesena are hoping to avoid their second consecutive defeat when they take on Cagliari, who are confident of registering their third away win.

Chievo
Chievo are hoping to register their first win in five games when they face Bologna, who will be desperate to avoid their second away defeat.

Fiorentina
Alessandro Matri scored his fourth Serie A goal to condemned Fiorentina to their second away defeat following the encounter against Juventus.

Genoa
Genoa are confident of picking up points for the third straight game when they take on Roma, who are looking for their second away victory.

Inter Milan
Inter Milan boss Claudio Ranieri would not allow this weekend's game against Juventus to affect his plans for the Atalanta tie on Wednesday.

Juventus
Alessandro Matri scored his fourth Serie A goal of the season as Juventus registered their third home win following the visit of Fiorentina.

Lazio
Lazio coach Edy Reja believes the Biancoceleste can become an important team if the players can improve their focus and occupy a space better.

Lecce
Lecce will be hoping to avoid their second consecutive defeat when they take on Palermo, who have won all their games at home this season.

Napoli
Walter Mazzarri says it is 'absurd' critics claim Napoli are falling off the pace as his side have registered 8 positive results in 10 games.

Novara
Novara are keen to avoid their second home defeat when they take on Siena, who will be hoping to register their second consecutive victory.

Palermo
Sports chief Sean Sogliano could not explain why Palermo are having a hard time away from home, but has urged his team to be more aggressive.

Parma
Parma will be hoping to register their third win in five game when they take on Milan, who have yet to suffer defeat when playing at home.

Siena
Siena will be hoping to register their second consecutive victory when they take on Novara, who are keen to avoid their second home defeat.

Udinese
Striker Antonio Di Natale has thanked Udinese after becoming the only Italian to made it into the 50-man shortlist for the 2011 Golden Ball.