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Sunday, May 6, 2012

La Liga

Athletic Bilbao Athletic Bilbao players failed to score for the second straight game to register their seventh home draw following the match against Getafe. Atletico Madrid Adrian Lopez scored his 7th La Liga goal of the season as Atletico Madrid registered their 11th home victory following the match against Malaga. Barcelona Lionel Messi scored his 50th La Liga goal of the season as Barcelona registered their 17th home victory following the match against Espanyol. Espanyol Lionel Messi scored his 50th La Liga goal of the season to condemned Espanyol to their 10th away defeat following the match against Barcelona. Getafe Getafe players failed to score for the second time in five games to register their fifth away draw following the match against Athletic Bilbao. Granada Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 45th La Liga goal of the season to condemned Granada to their 6th home defeat following the visit of Real Madrid. Levante Tomas Pina scored his first La Liga goal of the season to condemned Levante to their tenth away defeat following the match against Mallorca. Malaga Adrian Lopez scored his 7th La Liga goal of the campaign to condemned Malaga to their 11th away defeat following the match against Atletico. Osasuna Ibrahima Balde scored his sixth La Liga goal of the season as Osasuna registered their tenth home victory following the match against Sociedad. Racing Santander Angel Lafita scored his third La Liga goal of the season to condemned Racing to their tenth away defeat following the match against Zaragoza. Rayo Vallecano Juan Torres Ruiz scored his 4th La Liga goal of the season to condemned Rayo to their 11th away defeat following the match against Sevilla. Real Betis Gaston Sangoy scored his 4th La Liga goal of the campaign to condemned Betis to their 12th away defeat following the match against Sporting. Real Madrid Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 45th La Liga goal of the season as Real Madrid registered their 16th away win following the match against Granada. Real Mallorca Tomas Pina scored his first La Liga goal of the season as Real Mallorca registered their ninth home victory following the match against Levante. Real Sociedad Ibrahima Balde scored his 6th La Liga goal of the season to condemned Sociedad to their 11th away defeat following the match against Osasuna. Real Zaragoza Angel Lafita scored his third La Liga goal of the season as Zaragoza registered their eighth home victory following the match against Racing. Sevilla Juan Torres Ruiz scored his fourth La Liga goal of the season as Sevilla registered their ninth home victory following the match against Rayo. Sporting Gijon Gaston Sangoy scored his fourth La Liga goal of the season as Sporting registered their seventh home win following the match against Betis. Valencia Jonas Goncalves scored his 10th La Liga goal of the season as Valencia registered their 11th home win following the match against Villarreal. Villarreal Jonas Goncalves scored his 10th La Liga goal of the season to condemned Villarreal to their 12th away defeat following the match at Valencia.

Saturday, May 5, 2012

Serie A

AC Milan Kevin-Prince Boateng would love a goal in the Milan derby and insists they deserve the Scudetto, despite the fact Juventus had a good season. AS Roma AS Roma coach Luis Enrique is refusing to confirm his summer exit from the club, insisting that Europa League qualification is what matters. Atalanta Atalanta are keen to register their third win in five games when they take on Lazio, who have dropped 31 points away from home this season. Bologna Striker Marco Di Vaio has confirmed that he will be leaving Bologna for Montreal Impact at the end of the season after four years at the club. Cagliari Cagliari president Massimo Cellino has hit out at the Lega Calcio and Juventus for rearranging their Week 37 tie without consulting his club. Catania Catania manager Vincenzo Montella insists the campaign will be one to remember even if his side lose their final games to Roma and Udinese. Cesena Cesena are hoping to avoid their fourth consecutive defeat when they take on Novara, who have registered eight draws at home this campaign. Chievo Chievo are hoping to register their first victory in six fixtures when they take on Palermo, who are keen to avoid their seventh home defeat. Fiorentina Vincenzo Guerini admits he could not turn down Fiorentina's request to revive his coaching career, but it would not go beyond this season. Genoa Genoa are determined to register their second straight victory when they take on Udinese, who have dropped only 12 points at home this season. Inter Milan Inter's Dejan Stankovic will undergo the knife to correct a Achilles tendon injury, therefore ruling him out of the remainder of the season. Juventus Bad news for Juventus coach Antonio Conte as defender Paolo De Ceglie is out for the matches against Cagliari and Atalanta with a thigh strain. Lazio Stefano Mauri has promised that Lazio will do their absolute best in the final stages of the race for Champions League qualification this term. Lecce Lecce are determined to register their first win in five games when they take on Fiorentina, who are keen to avoid their tenth away defeat. Napoli Edinson Cavani wants Napoli to secure the Champions League qualification and the Coppa Italia to pay back the support their fans have shown. Novara Novara are looking for their second win in five games when they take on Cesena, who have scored only nine goals away from home this season. Palermo Palermo are not worried if Emiliano Viviano returns to Inter at the end of the season as Samir Ujkani has proven to be a good replacement. Parma Parma striker Sebastian Giovinco has admitted that he does not know where he will be playing next season as it depends on a lot of situations. Siena Siena are hoping to register their first win in four games when they take on Parma, who have dropped 36 points away from home this season. Udinese Udinese are keen to register their third straight win when they take on Genoa, who are desperate to avoid their 14th away defeat this season.

Friday, May 4, 2012

EPL

Arsenal Robin van Persie is looking forward to playing alongside Lukas Podolski and feels he possesses the right attitude to be a success at Arsenal. Aston Villa Eric Lichaj believes he has the attributes to control the threat of Gareth Bale and Aaron Lennon, when Aston Villa face Spurs this weekend. Blackburn Coach Steve Kean has dismissed reports that he was confronted by an angry fan who had broken into Blackburn's training ground as laughable. Bolton Bolton coach Owen Coyle has told his players they need to show character and bravery in their final two games, if they are to avoid the drop. Chelsea Petr Cech believes Chelsea's chances of finishing fourth are probably over after they lost to Newcastle at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night. Everton It was reported that Everton are considering a move for Norwich City defender Zak Whitbread, who is out of contract at the end of the season. Fulham Pavel Pogrebnyak has sought to end any uncertainty about his long-term future by confirming his intention to agree a new contract at Fulham. Liverpool It was claimed that Olympique Lyonnais defender Dejan Lovren has been made a target for Liverpool, following his strong showing this season. Manchester City Juventus have told the agent of Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli, that the club are not interested in signing the Italy international. Manchester United Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson admits it will be 'impossible' to catch Manchester City if they win convincingly at Newcastle United. Newcastle United Jonas Gutierrez hailed Newcastle Utd's win at Chelsea and believes the club are still in a good position to qualify for the Champions League. Norwich City It was reported that Wigan, Sunderland and Everton are keen on Norwich defender Zak Whitbread, who is out of contract at the end of the season. Queens Park Rangers QPR boss Mark Hughes wants his players to keep their composure in the final two games, but insists their poor disciplinary record is undeserved. Stoke City Stoke City manager Tony Pulis has insisted he would like Jermaine Pennant to stay at the Britannia Stadium for the remainder of his contract. Sunderland It was reported that Sunderland are considering a move for Norwich City defender Zak Whitbread, who is out of contract at the end of the season. Swansea City Sir Alex Ferguson has praised Brendan Rodgers for sticking to his principles and believes he should be considered for manager of the year award. Tottenham Dutch midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has hailed Harry Redknapp as a special manager and hopes he remains at Tottenham as long as possible. West Brom Chris Brunt hopes West Brom can finish the season strongly and get in the top 10 before coach Roy Hodgson leaves to concentrate on England. Wigan Athletic It was reported that Wigan are considering a move for Norwich City defender Zak Whitbread, who is out of contract at the end of the season. Wolverhampton Steven Mouyokolo has returned to Wolves from his loan spell at Sochaux and could yet have a future at Molineux, according to boss Terry Connor.

La Liga

Athletic Bilbao Athletic Bilbao coach Marcelo Bielsa said the sending-off made everything much more difficult, but admitted Real Madrid deserved the victory. Atletico Madrid Diego Simeone said Atletico players were devastated to draw with Sociedad, but insisted they will not give up on their Champions League dream. Barcelona Ajax coach Frank de Boer has stated that departing captain Jan Vertonghen should shun Premier League advances in favour of a move to Barcelona. Espanyol Espanyol keeper Cristian Alvarez said the team have tried their best and are disappointed at missing a place in next season's Europa League. Getafe Getafe midfielder Michel is delighted to have secured their La Liga survival and hopes to use the last two matches to improve their image. Granada Granada coach Abel Resino is likely to have Inigo Lopez available again for the Real Madrid clash after the defender recovered from injury. Levante Levante defender Pedro Lopez has urged his side to keep believing that they can still finish fourth, despite trailing Malaga by three points. Malaga Malaga midfielder Ignacio Camacho believes Atletico will field a competitive side this weekend, despite their upcoming Europa League final. Osasuna Osasuna coach Jose Luis Mendilibar will have to face Sociead this weekend without the services of Lekic, Roversio and Damia due to suspensions. Racing Santander Racing have confirmed that Pedro Munitis has played his last game this season as the striker is sidelined for three weeks due to muscle tear. Rayo Vallecano Rayo midfielder Michel has acknowledged that his team have no choice, but to win against Sevilla or risk getting suck down into the drop zone. Real Betis Real Betis coach Pepe Mel will be missing three players due to suspensions and another two due to injuries when they take on Sporting Gijon. Real Madrid Xabi Alonso said Real Madrid's La Liga triumph this season has been made all the more special because they have beaten a great Barcelona side. Real Mallorca Real Mallorca registered their first three consecutive wins in three seasons as they hope to qualify for Europa League in the next two games. Real Sociedad Sociedad captain Mikel Aranburu announced that he will retire at the end of this season because the time is right for him to leave football. Real Zaragoza Zaragoza captain Javier Paredes has told his team to make sure they have 43 points at the end of the season as they wait for other results. Sevilla Sevilla coach Michel may have to face Rayo Vallecano this weekend without the services of Alvaro Negredo and Gary Medel due to suspensions. Sporting Gijon Sporting Gijon striker Mate Bilic is sadden by their relegation from the La Liga, but admitted they have struggled for the past three seasons. Valencia Valencia midfielder Pablo Hernandez is delighted to have qualified to the Champions League, but they are determined to finish 3rd this season. Villarreal Villarreal goalkeeper Diego Lopez lamented the absence of Marcos Senna due to physical problem because they could use him against Valencia.

Serie A

AC Milan Vice-President Adriano Galliani claims Milan have no plans to revamp their attacking options in the summer, but he does not rule out a rethink. AS Roma Roma goalkeeper Maarte Stekelenburg insisted he is currently out due to a should injury and not because he wants to rest ahead of Euro 2012. Atalanta Atalanta boss Stefano Colantuono insists players must respect Coaches after Fiorentina's Delio Rossi struck Adem Ljajic after he was provoked. Bologna Bologna boss Stefano Pioli will have to face Napoli without the services of Kone, Portanova and Ramirez after they were handed one-match bans. Cagliari Cagliari coach Massimo Ficcadenti will have to face Juventus without the services of Alessandro Agostini after he was handed a one-match ban. Catania Catania coach Vincenzo Montella will have to face Roma without the services of Nicolas Spolli after the defender was handed a one-match ban. Cesena Cesena manager Mario Beretta is keen to give his young players some Serie A experiences before the club heads down for their next campaign. Chievo Chievo goalkeeper Stefano Sorrentino believes the characteristic of the pitch may have given his side a slight advantage in the draw with Roma. Fiorentina Fiorentina have confirmed that Vincenzo Guerini will take charge of the last two games of the season following the dismissal of Delio Rossi. Genoa Genoa President Enrico Preziosi regrets not hiring new boss Gigi De Canio earlier in the campaign, following their crucial win over Cagliari. Inter Milan Inter President Massimo Moratti has conceded that his club will inadvertently help one of their great rivals - Milan or Juventus to the title. Juventus Juventus have told the agent of Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli, that the club are not interested in signing the Italy international. Lazio Siena striker Mattia Destro says it would be an honour for him to partner Miroslav Klose should Lazio make a move for him in the summer market. Lecce Lecce will have to face Fiorentina without the services of Carrozzieri, Cuadrado and Muriel after the trio were handed one-match suspensions. Napoli Napoli boss Walter Mazzarri will have to face Bologna without the services of Federico Fernandez after the defender was handed a one-match ban. Novara Novara coach Attilio Tesser regretted that his team were unable to kill the game with a third goal only to let Fiorentina escape with a point. Palermo Palermo President Maurizio Zamparini has revealed that boss Bortolo Mutti is unlikely to be handed a new contract, following recent results. Parma Parma coach Roberto Donadoni will have to face Siena without the services of Santacroce and Valdes after both were handed a one-match ban. Siena Siena striker Mattia Destro says it would be an honour for him to partner Miroslav Klose should Lazio make a move for him in the summer market. Udinese Midfielder Diego Fabbrini will remain at Udinese next season despite so far failing to become a regular first teamer at the Stadio Friuli.

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

EPL

Arsenal Cologne have confirmed that striker Lukas Podolski will join Arsenal for the start of next season for a fee in the region of GBP10.9 million. Aston Villa Shay Given is looking for the Aston Villa squad to stick together through a tough time and ensure the club steers clear of relegation trouble. Blackburn Director Vineeth Rao insist Blackburn owners Venky's are not planning to sell the club, even if they are relegated from the Premier League. Bolton Bolton manager Owen Coyle believes the compensation demanded by Spurs for Harry Redknapp has seen the FA turn their attention to Roy Hodgson. Chelsea Petr Cech wants Roberto Di Matteo to unleash both Fernando Torres and Didier Drogba on Chelsea's opponents in their triple pursuit of glory. Everton David Moyes hopes to be able to capitalise on any fatigue Stoke may display as Everton look to end their disappointing run against the Potters. Fulham Fulham coach Billy McKinlay believes it is 'vital' that the club hang on to Clint Dempsey and agree a new contract with the USA international. Liverpool Liverpool are hoping to complete the EUR7 million signing of AZ Alkmaar's star midfielder Rasmus Elm before he heads to Euro 2012 with Sweden. Manchester City Vincent Kompany scored his 3rd Premier League goal as Manchester City registered their 17th home victory following the match against Man Utd. Manchester United Vincent Kompany scored his third Premier League goal to condemned Man Utd to their third away defeat following the match against Man City. Newcastle United Newcastle boss Alan Pardew knows their clash against Chelsea could go a long way towards deciding the fate of their Champions League hopes. Norwich City Norwich coach Paul Lambert's transfer budget is unlikely to be much bigger than last summer, as reports claimed he will be focusing on defense. Queens Park Rangers Queens Park Rangers midfielder Adel Taarabt admits his side have no choice but to beat Stoke this weekend, following the defeat to Chelsea. Stoke City Stoke have taken to the field 53 times this season, but Tony Pulis has urged his players to stay alert to the challenge for another 3 games. Sunderland Hitman Asamoah Gyan appears set to sever ties with Sunderland this summer, with Al Ain confident of securing his services on a permanent basis. Swansea City On-loan Swansea midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson has confirmed he wants to stay in the Premier League next season rather than return to Hoffenheim. Tottenham Boss Harry Redknapp said Giovani dos Santos is almost certain to leave in the summer as Tottenham need to sell him before his contract expires. West Brom West Bromwich Albion defender Steven Reid has signed a new two-year contract which will keep him at The Hawthorns until the summer of 2014. Wigan Athletic Winger Shaun Maloney admits his Wigan side have exceeded expectations over recent weeks to give themselves a right good chance of staying up. Wolverhampton Terry Connor believes Wolves' performance against Swansea proves there is no problem with team spirit or a split camp in the dressing room.

La Liga

Athletic Bilbao Athletic Bilbao boss Marcelo Bielsa said he had to make the six changes against Zaragoza in order to avoid injury, due to their tight schedule. Atletico Madrid Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone believes his team played very well and created clear chances against Betis, but just could not seal the win. Barcelona Barcelona keeper Jose Pinto would have preferred Pep Guardiola to stay on at the helm, but says Tito Vilanova has the team's full backing. Espanyol Espanyol coach Mauricio Pochettino has faith in his players and is convinced that their defeat to Sporting has nothing to do with match-fixing. Getafe Getafe sports chief Toni Munoz first concern for the summer is to lighten their squad to make room for news arrivals when the market reopens. Granada Granada coach Abel Resino has confirmed that Nigerian striker Ikechukwu Uche has recovered from injury and is available to take on Espanyol. Levante Levante defender Gustavo Cabral is still dreaming of a Champions League football, but would be happy to play in the Europa League next season. Malaga Coach Pellegrini believes Malaga will be playing in Europe next season if his players can maintain the attitude they showed against Valencia. Osasuna Osasuna boss Jose Luis Mendilibar will give defender Miguel Flano until the very last minute to prove his fitness, ahead of the Valencia clash. Racing Santander Racing Santander coach Alvaro Cervera is confident that his team can win a game before the end of the season, after failing to do so this year. Rayo Vallecano Rayo coach Jose Ramon Sandoval has urged the fans to trust his players to avoid relegation as they have done well to collect 40 points so far. Real Betis Real Betis coach Pepe Mel admitted that it took Atletico's opening goal to wake his team up and warned them not to repeat it against Sevilla. Real Madrid Alvaro Arbeloa is keen to see Real Madrid keep up their form as they need 9 points from their remaining games to break the 100-point barrier. Real Mallorca Real Mallorca winger Alejandro Alfaro has urged his team to keep their feet on the ground and not rush, as they aim for a a place in Europe. Real Sociedad Real Sociedad defender Dani Estrada believes his team have done well to secure their La Liga safety and that they are gradually getting better. Real Zaragoza Real Zaragoza coach Manolo Jimenez said his team are tired after a long season, but the best remedy for the bumps and bruises are victories. Sevilla Sevilla coach Michel rued the missed chances in the first half at Real Madrid and conceded that it is normal that they were made to pay for it. Sporting Gijon Sporting Gijon striker Mate Bilic is hoping the El Molinon factor will be decisive when they face Villarreal, who are favourites for the match. Valencia Valencia coach Unai Emery has no complaints about their defeat to Malaga as the equilibrium was broken with Sofiane Feghouli's sending off. Villarreal Villarreal coach Miguel Angel Lotina has underlined that the match against direct rivals Sporting Gijon is their most important of the season.

Serie A

AC Milan AC Milan coach Max Allegri expects to still be bossing the Diavolo next season after the president told him not to pay attention to rumours. AS Roma AS Roma coach Luis Enrique admitted that it has been a tough season with a few regrets, but is adamant that it has not been a disastrous one. Atalanta Stefano Colantuono declared that it has been a extraodinary season for Atalanta after his side secured their safety despite a 6-point penalty. Bologna Bologna head coach Stefano Pioli was very pleased with the win over Genoa and believes his players deserved to finish the campaign on a high. Cagliari Brescia has been named as the venue for Week 36 tie between Genoa and Cagliari after Stadio Ferraris was closed as punishment for fans trouble. Catania Catania coach Vincenzo Montella will have to face Bologna without the services of Barrientos after the midfielder was handed a one-match ban. Cesena Cesena coach Mario Beretta will have to face Udinese without the services of Mario Santana after the midfielder was handed a one-match ban. Chievo Chievo coach Domenico Di Carlo insists he is not worried about the missing goals, as his team have created plenty of scoring opportunities. Fiorentina Delio Rossi admitted that Fiorentina are not same as in recent weeks, but believes their 6-point cushion should be enough to avoid relegation. Genoa Brescia has been named as the venue for Week 36 tie between Genoa and Cagliari after Stadio Ferraris was closed as punishment for fans trouble. Inter Milan Agostinho Ca's agent revealed has warned Inter to make an improved offer for the Sporting CP player before he sign a new deal in the summer. Juventus Aalborg sports director Lynge Jakobsen admitted that Juventus are keen on teenager Jacob Barret Laursen, but has denied claims of an agreement. Lazio Lazio goalkeeper Federico Marchetti was handed a 4-match ban for pushing a referee, while Andre Dias is banned for 3 games due to his red card. Lecce Lecce coach Serse Cosmi and defender Andrea Esposito have been handed a one-match ban and will be on the stands for the match against Juventus. Napoli Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri will have to face Palermo without the services of Blerim Dzemaili after the midfielder was handed a one-match ban. Novara Coach Attilio Tesser believes Novara have done to the best of their capabilities against Juventus, even if they were not in the best shape. Palermo Palermo will be without Fabrizio Miccoli for the Napoli game due to concerns about his fitness, according to Vice-President Guglielmo Micciche. Parma Parma coach Roberto Donadoni has confirmed he will use the remaining games to give space to those who have not played as much this season. Siena Siena sporting chief Giorgio Perinetti admitted that at least two or three clubs will be chasing after Mattia Destro's signature in the summer. Udinese Udinese coach Francesco Guidolin will have to face Cesena without the services of Mehdi Benatia after the defender was handed a one-match ban.

Sunday, April 29, 2012

EPL

Arsenal Boss Arsene Wenger insists 'nothing is guaranteed' in the race for a third-placed finish despite Arsenal edging closer with a point at Stoke. Aston Villa Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has hailed his side's performance against West Brom and has special praise for Shay Given and Richard Dunne. Blackburn Blackburn boss Steve Kean claims he has identified a couple of weaknesses in the Tottenham side which Rovers can exploit at White Hart Lane. Bolton Manager Owen Coyle believes his Bolton side did enough to warrant three points against Sunderland but declared himself satisfied with one. Chelsea Juventus are reportedly chasing after Serb defender Branislav Ivanovic, who is valued at EUR8 million and his Chelsea team-mate Frank Lampard. Everton Everton boss David Moyes has praised Nikica Jelavic and Steven Pienaar after they helped the Toffees to a big win over Fulham at Goodison Park. Fulham Fulham first-team head coach Billy McKinlay was left to rue a slow start from his side in their crushing defeat by Everton at Goodison Park. Liverpool Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish preferred to hand praise to his whole team rather than single out striker Luis Suarez after the win at Norwich. Manchester City Man City captain Vincent Kompany has no intention of changing his tackling style despite being sent off when he last encountered Man Utd. Manchester United Sir Alex Ferguson says there will be a deep sense of regret for whichever Manchester club fails to lift the Premier League title this term. Newcastle United Alan Pardew remains confident that his Newcastle side can finish in the top four of the Premier League despite a crushing defeat by Wigan. Norwich City Norwich City coach Paul Lambert was disappointed to lose to Liverpool, but has underlined that his team are sitting in a really good position. Queens Park Rangers QPR boss Mark Hughes fancies his side to avoid relegation from the Premier League but is calling on his side to improve away from Loftus Road. Stoke City Head coach Tony Pulis is pleased to have got through the season without losing to any of the 'big teams' at home after Stoke held Arsenal. Sunderland Martin O'Neill admits his relief at watching Sunderland end a barren run of over four games without scoring, following the draw with Bolton. Swansea City Swansea City manager Brendan Rodgers was disappointed with his side's defensive display after surrendering a 3-0 lead to draw with Wolves. Tottenham Captain Ledley King admits Tottenham's confidence has dipped but he is adamant the club can still qualify for next year's Champions League. West Brom West Brom boss Roy Hodgson believes that his side's draw with Aston Villa at The Hawthorns was a just result, but admits it was a bit strange. Wigan Athletic Coach Roberto Martinez was delighted that Wigan's decision to stick to their own game was rewarded with the big win over Newcastle United. Wolverhampton Wolves coach Terry Connor praised his team for the draw with Swansea, but admitted that he did not enjoy their display in the first 20 minutes.

Serie A

AC Milan Zlatan Ibrahimovic is prepared to walk away from AC Milan, should Silvio Berlusconi convince Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola to join the club. AS Roma m Atalanta Atalanta coach Stefano Colantuono is wary about facing in-form Fiorentina and confirms there will be changes to the squad to keep them fresh. Bologna Bologna coach Stefano Pioli wants to see motivation and determination on the field so that the Rossoblu can end the season without regrets. Cagliari Cagliari players failed to score for the third time in five games to register their eighth home draw following the match against Chievo Verona. Catania Nicola Legrottaglie scored his 5th Serie A goal of the season as Catania registered their 9th away draw following the match against Palermo. Cesena Cesena are mathematically in Serie B, but Mario Beretta assures everyone his players will give their all against Inter Milan at the San Siro. Chievo Chievo Verona players failed to score for the fourth straight game to register their sixth away draw following the match against Cagliari. Fiorentina Fiorentina registered several shock results in recent weeks, but coach Delio Rossi wants his team to get points against small or big sides. Genoa There are claims a Genoa player was slapped when ultras invaded a training session this season, but the club never reported it to the police. Inter Milan Inter Milan coach Andrea Stramaccioni admits president Massimo Moratti's praise gives him strength and fired him up ahead of the Cesena clash. Juventus Juventus are reportedly chasing after Serb defender Branislav Ivanovic, who is valued at EUR8 million and his Chelsea team-mate Frank Lampard. Lazio Manager Edy Reja hopes Lazio can find that bit of luck his side have not had all season to reach the Champions League as they take on Udinese. Lecce Lecce midfielder Manuele Blasi says he is ready to take to the field against Parma and will do his best to replace Cuadrado, who is banned. Napoli m Novara Novara coach Attilio Tesser has warned Juventus the Biancoazzurri will not focus only on defending their goal and insists anything can happen. Palermo Fabrizio Miccoli scored his 13th Serie A goal of the season as Palermo registered their 2nd home draw following the match against Catania. Parma Parma coach Roberto Donadoni knows that his team must interpret the game well against Lecce and also believe that their goal is within reach. Siena Siena coach Giuseppe Sannino has confirmed that Bogdani, Destro and Larrondo will lead the Robur's attack in their clash against AC Milan. Udinese Coach Francesco Guidolin has stressed that Udinese is his home and has no plan to leave as long as the club are still happy with his work.

La Liga

Athletic Bilbao Athletic Bilbao coach Marcelo Bielsa insisted that the never considered himself as a candidate to replace Pep Guardiola, despite the rumours. Atletico Madrid Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone wants his team to be efficient in every area as they seek to fulfill the great expectation at the club. Barcelona It was reported that Valencia full-back Jordi Alba has agreed to be the first signing of soon-to-be Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova this summer. Espanyol Adrian Colunga scored his 8th La Liga goal of the season to condemned Espanyol to their 6th home defeat following the match against Sporting. Getafe Victor Casadesus scored his 9th La Liga goal of the season to condemned Getafe to their 4th home defeat following the match against Mallorca. Granada Xavi Torres scored his 5th Primera Liga goal of the season to condemned Granada to their 13th away defeat following the match against Levante. Levante Xavi Torres scored his 5th Primera Liga goal of the season as Levante registered their 10th home victory following the match against Granada. Malaga Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini has stressed they are not thinking about making history, but to score the points needed to reach their target. Osasuna m Racing Santander Antoine Griezmann scored his 5th La Liga goal of the season to condemned Racing to their 9th away defeat following the match against Sociedad. Rayo Vallecano Rayo Vallecano coach Jose Ramon Sandoval has confidence in their own style of football, but admits any mistakes can be fatal against Barcelona. Real Betis Real Betis coach Pepe Mel is missing defenders Jose Dorado and striker Molina for the Atletico clash, but has recovered Isidoro and Paulao. Real Madrid Gonzalo Higuian's agent is set to have a talk with Real Madrid to discover whether the player will be given more playing time next season. Real Mallorca Victor Casadesus scored his 9th La Liga goal of the season as Mallorca registered their 5th away victory following the match against Getafe. Real Sociedad Antoine Griezmann scored his 5th La Liga goal of the season as Sociedad registered their 8th home victory following the match against Racing. Real Zaragoza Real Zaragoza coach Manolo Jimenez wants his team to pick themselves up and make sure they match the result of their nearest rivals Villarreal. Sevilla Sevilla coach Michel has doubts over the availability of Andres Palop after the veteran goalkeeper was taken off training as a precaution. Sporting Gijon Adrian Colunga scored his 8th La Liga goal of the campaign as Sporting registered their 3rd away victory following the match against Espanyol. Valencia Coach Unai Emery says it is important for Valencia to show positive reaction to their Europa League exit with a good display against Malaga.

Saturday, April 28, 2012

EPL

Arsenal Arsene Wenger admits Arsenal will have to combat Stoke's aerial threat, but believes the Gunners must stick to their footballing philosophy. Aston Villa Norwich City manager Paul Lambert believes it is 'extremely unfair' that he is being linked with replacing Aston Villa coach Alex McLeish. Blackburn Steve Kean admits Blackburn are going to have to win at least one of their away games at Tottenham and Chelsea to have a chance of staying up. Bolton Bolton head coach Owen Coyle has urged his plucky players to continue defying their critics as they look to climb out of the relegation zone. Chelsea Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has revealed that he is confident that Chelsea will allow him to stay on loan at Atletico Madrid a second season. Everton Everton are believed to be interested in Wigan midfielder Mohamed Diame, who will be available on a free transfer at the end of the season. Fulham Martin Jol has warned Simon Davies he will only be a bit-part player if the veteran stays at Fulham next season as he wants a younger team. Liverpool Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish would be happy just to see some league victories before the end of the season irrespective of how his side play. Manchester City Midfielder James Milner admits he is frustrated by his lack of playing time, but insists Man City winning matches is the most important thing. Manchester United Sir Alex Ferguson has stated that choosing players to leave out of his side's crucial clash against Manchester City is a 'torturous' process. Newcastle United Newcastle manager Alan Pardew is targeting a third-place finish in order to avoid the heartbreak of missing out on the UEFA Champions League. Norwich City Norwich City manager Paul Lambert believes it is 'extremely unfair' that he is being linked with replacing Aston Villa coach Alex McLeish. Queens Park Rangers QPR head coach Mark Hughes says the club's recent form has given the Hoops a better chance of survival than many people would have expected. Stoke City Stoke coach Tony Pulis is hoping to pick up enough points in the next four games to be where they deserve to be - in the top half of the table. Sunderland Sunderland coach Martin O'Neill would love to bring a striker like Fernando Llorente of Bilbao, but accepted that he is an unrealistic target. Swansea City Joe Allen believes Swansea is the best place to continue his footballing education and that the club have a bright future under coach Rodgers. Tottenham Tottenham defender Benoit Assou-Ekotto will miss the rest of the season after suffering a dislocated shoulder, Harry Redknapp has confirmed. West Brom Striker Shane Long is adamant that West Brom still have plenty to fight for this season, as they aim to take the local bragging rights again. Wigan Athletic Everton are believed to be interested in Wigan midfielder Mohamed Diame, who will be available on a free transfer at the end of the season. Wolverhampton Wolves keeper Dorus de Vries has no regrets about leaving Saturday's opponents Swansea last summer despite the Midlands club being relegated.

La Liga

Athletic Bilbao Bilbao coach Marcelo Bielsa has praised Fernando Llorente's display against Sporting CP, stating that he has never seen him play like that. Atletico Madrid Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has revealed that he is confident that Chelsea will allow him to stay on loan at Atletico Madrid a second season. Barcelona Inter Milan have denied they will be making a move for Pep Guardiola, after the coach announced that he will be leaving Barcelona this summer. Espanyol Espanyol coach Mauricio Pochettino has warned his players that their European dream will come to an end if they fail to beat Sporting Gijon. Getafe Getafe are looking to register their third win in five games when they take on Mallorca, who have dropped 34 points away from home this season. Granada Granada are keen to register their second victory in five games when they take on Levante, who have suffered five home defeats this season. Levante After extending his contract at Levante, defender Juanfran Garcia admitted it has been his dream to finish his career in his hometown club. Malaga Malaga defender Martin Demichelis has urged his team to play a complete game, even if they are nervous about meeting Valencia this weekend. Osasuna Osasuna head coach Mendilibar is not worried about the missing players as his team have learned to cope with absenses throughout the season. Racing Santander Racing are hoping to avoid their fourth defeat in five games when they take on Sociedad, who are looking to register their eighth home victory. Rayo Vallecano Rayo Vallecano are hoping to avoid their fourth consecutive defeat when they take on Barcelona, who have dropped 16 points away from home. Real Betis Betis are hoping to register their third win in five games when they take on Atletico Madrid, who have suffered nine away defeat this season. Real Madrid Juventus director Beppe Marotta has insisted that Arturo Vidal is not for sale after Real Madrid reportedly showed an interest in the player. Real Mallorca Real Mallorca are hoping to register their second straight victory when they take on Getafe, who have dropped 21 points at home this season. Real Sociedad Sociedad are looking to pick up points for the sixth straight game when they take on Racing, who are keen to avoid their ninth away defeat. Real Zaragoza Zaragoza are desperate to avoid their second straight defeat when they take on Bilbao, who are looking to register their fifth away victory. Sevilla Sevilla defender Juan Cala is aware of the difficulty that awaits his team at Bernabeu, but insists they have no choice but to go for the win. Sporting Gijon Sporting Gijon are desperate to register their second straight win when they take on Espanyol, who have dropped 21 points at home this season. Valencia Valencia coach Unai Emery admitted that Atletico Madrid deserve to go to the Europa League final and that the first leg played a key role. Villarreal Villarreal coach Miguel Angel Lotina said his team is growing stronger and that makes him hopeful about their chances of avoiding relegation.

Serie A

AC Milan AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi is reportedly planning to push the club forward by sacking manager Max Allegri and half of his squad. AS Roma Roma coach Luis Enrique has told his players to learn to wear the colours with more pride because they can win titles as early as next year. Atalanta Atalanta are hoping to register their third win in five games when they take on Fiorentina, who are keen to avoid their ninth away defeat. Bologna Bologna are looking to pick up points for the 5th straight game when they take on Genoa, who are desperate to avoid their 13th away defeat. Cagliari Radja Nainggolan insists he does not know how close Juventus came to signing him in January because he never spoke to any of their officials. Catania Coach Vincenzo Montella is delighted with the timing of the Derby della Sicilia with Palermo, as he believes it can break Catania's poor form. Cesena Cesena President Igor Campedelli has thanked his club's fans for their reaction at the final whistle on Wednesday, as relegation was confirmed. Chievo Chievo are hoping to avoid their second straight defeat when they take on Cagliari, who are determined to register their eighth home victory. Fiorentina Fiorentina are looking to pick up points for the fifth straight game when they take on Atalanta, who have suffered only three home defeats. Genoa It was reported Catania director Pietro Lo Monaco has agreed a deal to join Genoa once he leaves the Sicilian side at the end of the season. Inter Milan Inter Milan have denied they will be making a move for Pep Guardiola, after the coach announced that he will be leaving Barcelona this summer. Juventus Juventus director Beppe Marotta has insisted that Arturo Vidal is not for sale after Real Madrid reportedly showed an interest in the player. Lazio Devis Mangia, who was sacked by Palermo in December, has denied reports that he has been approached by Lazio ahead of the 2012-13 campaign. Lecce Lecce are desperate to avoid their second consecutive defeat when they take on Parma, who are hoping to register their fourth away victory. Napoli Napoli boss Walter Mazzarri admits Ezequiel Lavezzi is still a doubt for the clash against Roma, even though the striker has resumed training. Novara Novara are hoping to avoid their third defeat in five games when they take on Juventus, who have conceded only eight goals away from home. Palermo Palermo head coach Bortolo Mutti has warned his side that it will take character, determination, grit and self-confidence to beat Catania. Parma Parma striker Sebastian Giovinco declares that the Ducali are very keen to finish the season well, reaching as high as possible on the chart. Siena Siena coach Giuseppe Sannino has Destro and Brienza available again for the clash against Milan, while Gonzalez is out with a muscle problem. Udinese Udinese are keen to avoid their second consecutive defeat when they take on Lazio, who are determined to register their eighth away victory.

Friday, April 27, 2012

EPL

Arsenal Alex Song's agent has moved to play down speculation linking the midfielder with a summer move to Inter and expects him to remain with Arsenal. Aston Villa Richard Dunne has urged fans to put aside their grievances with Alex McLeish 'for a few weeks' and instead support Aston Villa's survival bid. Blackburn Blackburn youngster Ryan Edwards has agreed a professional contract and is expected to be pushing for a place in the first-team next season. Bolton Bolton boss Owen Coyle has confirmed FIFA now have the necessary paperwork to prove young winger Gregg Wylde is clear to play for the club. Chelsea There will be no pre-match handshake for the game between Chelsea and QPR due to the legal situation involving John Terry and Anton Ferdinand. Everton Hoffenheim manager Markus Babbel claims the club are yet to receive any serious approaches for Gylfi Sigurdsson, despite links to Everton. Fulham Fulham coach Martin Jol believes that if midfielder Alex Kacaniklic can handle the Premier League then he is good enough to play for Sweden. Liverpool Liverpool manager Kenny Daglish has confirmed that midfielder Steven Gerrard is fully fit and he has been training all week with no issues. Manchester City Veteran Owen Hargreaves will not be offered a new deal by Manchester City - a decision that casts doubt over his long-term future in the game. Manchester United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted that Manchester United are going to have to get used to facing their local rivals in important games. Newcastle United Papiss Cisse has admitted he is thriving on the pressure of trying to live up to the demands of wearing Newcastle's famous number nine shirt. Norwich City Full-back Adam Drury has pinpointed Norwich's attacking ambition as the main difference between success and failure in the Premier League. Queens Park Rangers Anton Ferdinand's lawyers have advised the QPR defender not to shake John Terry's hand prior to Sunday's west London derby against Chelsea. Stoke City It was reported that Stoke City are interested in capturing Molde striker Magnus Wolff Eikrem, but faces competition from Gladbach and Genk. Sunderland Sunderland have confirmed that Seb Larsson will miss the last three games of the season after hernia surgery, but he is hopeful for Euro 2012. Swansea City Swansea coach Brendan Rodgers believes Terry Connor has done a terrific job and deserves the chance to bring Wolves back into the Premiership. Tottenham Tottenham have been put on alert after Espanyol midfielder Javi Marquez announced that he will leave the Spanish league outfit this summer. West Brom England legend Peter Shilton has urged West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Ben Foster to reconsider his decision to quit international football. Wigan Athletic Wigan Athletic coach Roberto Martinez insists he and his players are focused on keeping the club up, despite speculation over their future. Wolverhampton Swansea coach Brendan Rodgers believes Terry Connor has done a terrific job and deserves the chance to bring Wolves back into the Premiership.

La Liga

Athletic Bilbao Athletic Bilbao will meet Atletico Madrid in the final after Ibai Gomez scored his second Europa League goal to eliminate Sporting Lisbon. Atletico Madrid Atletico Madrid will meet Athletic Bilbao in the final after striker Adrian Lopez scored his 10th Europa League goal to eliminate Valencia. Barcelona Barcelona have announced that playmaker Xavi is out for two weeks with a calf injury and will miss the match against Rayo, Malaga and Espanyol. Espanyol Midfielder Javi Marquez has confirmed that he will not be extending his contract at Espanyol and will leave the club in 2013 at the latest. Getafe Luis Garcia said the Mallorca clash is key to keep Getafe's European hopes alive, but it would not be a disappointment if they fail to qualify. Granada Granada striker Alex Geijo insists they are not yet safe from relegation and must try to secure all three points against Levante this weekend. Levante Levante coach Juan Ignacio Martinez has declared that their 'grand finale' to secure a place in Europe begins with the match against Granada. Malaga Malaga midfielder Ignacio Camacho admits he is still hoping to overtake Valencia and claim a spot in next season' Champions League competition. Osasuna Ibrahima Balde is delighted to have helped Senegal qualify for the Olympic and has thanked Osasuna for allowing him to join his national squad. Racing Santander Racing midfielder Manuel Arana is happy with his recovery and is feeling good, but believes the match against Sociedad is too soon for him. Rayo Vallecano Rayo Vallecano head coach Jose Ramon Sandoval admits injuries have had an affect on his team, but he insists he will not use it as an excuse. Real Betis Real Betis defender Nelson says his team are motivated heading into the Atletico clash because they want to forget the painful Valencia defeat. Real Madrid Jose Mourinho claims he will continue his spell with Real Madrid beyond this summer if he can reach an agreement with his current employers. Real Mallorca Real Mallorca winger Michael Pereira said his team will be ambitious against Getafe because they still have a slim chance of playing in Europe. Real Sociedad Xabi Prieto admits Real Sociedad must beat Racing and secure their safety, as it will difficult to do against Atletico, Osasuna and Valencia. Real Zaragoza Real Zaragoza midfielder Luis Garcia is convinced that his side will avoid relegation if they can win all four of their remaining fixtures. Sevilla Sevilla boss Michel is looking forward to the Bernabeu trip after claiming that Bayern have given him some ideas on how to take on Real Madrid. Sporting Gijon Sporting Gijon coach Javier Clemente could field Alex Menendez against Espanyol after the reserve player joined the first team in training. Valencia Atletico Madrid will meet Athletic Bilbao in the final after striker Adrian Lopez scored his 10th Europa League goal to eliminate Valencia.

Serie A

AC Milan Good news for AC Milan coach Max Allegri as Thiago Silva could return to the side for their game at Siena following a spell on the sidelines. AS Roma AS Roma striker Pablo Daniel Osvaldo has been banned for two games for verbally abusing the referee and then applauding the fourth official. Atalanta Atalanta manager Stefano Colantuono will have to face Fiorentina without the services of Luca Cigarini after he was handed a one-match ban. Bologna Fiorentina captain Alessandro Gamberini is being linked with a summer return to hometown club Bologna, which he left in the summer of 2005. Cagliari Cagliari are in 6th place in the Fair Play chart with 77 penalty points after accumulating 73 yellow cards and 2 red cards so far this season. Catania Catania have announced the arrival of new board member Sergio Gasparin, who will be taking over from Pietro Lo Monaco at the end of the season. Cesena Cesena will have to take on Inter Milan without the services of Colucci, Moras and Rennella after the trio were handed a one-match suspension. Chievo Chievo coach Domenico Di Carlo will have to face Cagliari without the services of Bostjan Cesar after the defender was handed a one-match ban. Fiorentina Amauri has probably his last game of the season after Fiorentina confirmed that he would be out for around 3 weeks with a thigh muscle strain. Genoa Genoa coach Gigi De Canio will have to face Bologna without the services of Bosko Jankovic after the striker was handed a one-match suspension. Inter Milan Massimo Moratti has suggested that Andrea Stramaccioni's hopes of staying on at Inter next season hinge on qualifying for the Champions League. Juventus Antonio Conte insists that Andrea Pirlo will continue to take penalties for Juventus, despite having missed both of his spot-kicks this term. Lazio Keisuke Honda's agent has played down reports linking the CSKA Moscow midfielder to Lazio, insisting there has been no contact from the club. Lecce Lecce coach Serse Cosmi will have to face Parma without the services of Cuadrado and Stendardo after both were handed a one-match suspension. Napoli Walter Gargano and his agent with talk to Napoli director Riccardo Bigon about the player's future, even though he is contracted until 2015. Novara Novara boss Attilio Tesser is thinking about upsetting Juventus this weekend, but acknowledges that his team must be able to play without fear. Palermo Fabricio Miccoli admits the mood in the Palermo camp is not good, but believes it will improve as they head into the derby against Catania. Parma Parma manager Roberto Donadoni believes there is still room for growth for Sebastian Giovinco and that he reminds him of Antonio Di Natale. Siena Siena coach Giuseppe Sannino will have to face AC Milan without the services of Andrea Rossi after the defender was handed a one-match ban. Udinese Udinese patron Giampaolo Pozzo has made it clear that there is no chance Francesco Guidolin will manage another Italian outfit before 2015.

Thursday, April 26, 2012

EPL

Arsenal Denmark hitman Nicklas Bendtner, who is on-loan from Arsenal, has admitted he may not stay at Sunderland even if he is offered the opportunity. Aston Villa Aston Villa midfielder Barry Bannan feels the club's players, and not under-fire manager Alex McLeish, are to blame for their recent troubles. Blackburn Junior Hoilett has insisted that troubled Blackburn Rovers have a 'great belief' that they can escape the Premier League relegation battle. Bolton Owen Coyle insists Bolton are 'masters of their own destiny' - and warned critics they can write off their survival chances at their peril. Chelsea Roberto Di Matteo must wait until the summer to see if he gets the Chelsea job on a permanent basis, according to chief executive Ron Gourlay. Everton Everton defender John Heitinga believes he still has room to improve despite claiming that this season has been his best as a professional. Fulham Martin Jol is happy with comparisons between his Fulham side and Everton, but has challenged his team to overhaul their weekend opponents. Liverpool Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has warned his team-mates they will need to play for their FA Cup final places in the next league fixtures. Manchester City Pablo Zabaleta is confident title-chasing Manchester City have the quality to prevail in next week's derby against rivals Manchester United. Manchester United Former England striker Michael Owen hopes he could still have a role to play for title-chasing Manchester United before the end of the season. Newcastle United Manager Alan Pardew has revealed injured duo Sylvain Marveaux and Gabriel Obertan are closing on a first-team returns for Newcastle United. Norwich City Norwich boss Paul Lambert is looking to strengthen his squad in the summer, with Portsmouth defenders Joel Ward and Jason Pearce on his radar. Queens Park Rangers QPR head coach Mark Hughes has called on his side to end their horror run of away form when they take on Champions League finalists Chelsea. Stoke City Stoke City boss Tony Pulis has revealed that defender Andy Wilkinson could miss the rest of the season with his troublesome hamstring injury. Sunderland Denmark hitman Nicklas Bendtner, who is on-loan from Arsenal, has admitted he may not stay at Sunderland even if he is offered the opportunity. Swansea City Manager Brendan Rodgers will lose no sleep over Roberto Mancini's recent claim that Manchester United have an 'easy' game against Swansea. Tottenham Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp insists there will be no mass exodus at White Hart Lane if his team fail to qualify for the Champions League. West Brom West Brom's Paul Scharner is to undergo a scan on his injured wrist before it is decided whether he will be available to face Aston Villa. Wigan Athletic It was claimed that Wigan Athletic defender Ronnie Stam would welcome a move to PSV Eindhoven, who already made two attempts to bring him in. Wolverhampton Wolverhampton caretaker boss Terry Connor wants the decision makers at Molinuex to not be afraid to sacrifice him for the good of the club.

La Liga

Athletic Bilbao Athletic Bilbao boss Marcelo Bielsa has declared that his side are ready to take on Sporting CP and vowed they will retain their style of play. Atletico Madrid Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has acknowledged that their semi-final rivals Valencia are worthy of their absolute concentration respect. Barcelona President Sandro Rosell refused to blame Lionel Messi for Barca's Champions League exit and is proud of his side's performance against Chelsea. Espanyol Espanyol coach Mauricio Pochettino declares that his players fully believes in their European dream and are looking forward to their next game. Getafe It was reported that Olympiakos has identified Getafe coach Luis Garcia as the leading candidate to take over the reign from Ernesto Valverde. Granada Granada defender Borja Gomez insists he does not know whether the club want to take up the option to purchase his contract from Karpaty Lviv. Levante Levante striker Arouna Kone was absent from training with a bruised foot, but the medical team are confident he will be available on Saturday. Malaga It was claimed that midfielder Diego Buonanotte will leave Malaga at the end of the season, with Cruz Azul set to open talks with the club. Osasuna Osasuna defender Jon Enchaide has successfully underwent surgery to his left shoulder and is expected to return to training in the pre-season. Racing Racing head coach Alvaro Cervera has doubt over the availability of Christian Stuani after the striker picked up an injury during training. Rayo Vallecano Striker Dani Pacheco admits in order to win, his Rayo Vallecano team need to play a perfect game and pray that Barcelona are having an off day. Real Betis Bad news Real Betis coach Pepe Mel because striker Jorge Molina has been handed a two-match suspension following his red card against Valencia. Real Madrid m Real Mallorca Mallorca midfielder Fernando Tissone has said that his team will not change their approach and will play calmly and responsibly against Getafe. Real Sociedad Real Sociedad defender Mikel Gonzalez is confident of beating Racing and insists his side are not affected by what is happening in Santander. Real Zaragoza Zaragoza midfielder Apono believes there is a good chance for his side to overtake Villarreal if they can beat Athletic Bilbao this weekend. Sevilla Sevilla president Jose Maria Del Nido is optimistic about their chances at the Bernabeu, but hopes Real Madrid will be asleep this weekend. Sporting Gijon Sporting Gijon striker Oscar Trejo wants his squad to put on another fearless performance against Espanyol, who love to dominate the ball. Valencia Coach Unai Emery admits there may be some changes for the second leg clash with Bilbao, as Valencia head into the bigges match of his career. Villarreal Villarreal president Fernando Roig insisted that a relegation would not be a catastrophe for the club, but he would rather avoid such scenario.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

EPL

Arsenal Sao Paulo loanee Denilson announced he will return to Arsenal in July after the Brazilian club failed to reach an agreement to extend his stay. Aston Villa David Ngog scored his third goal in the Premier League to condemned Aston Villa to their eighth home defeat following the match against Bolton. Blackburn West Brom could move for Blackburn keeper Paul Robinson, should the Baggies fail to secure Ben Foster to a permanent deal at the Hawthorns. Bolton David Ngog scored his third goal in the Premier League as Bolton registered their sixth away victory following the match against Aston Villa. Chelsea Chelsea are in the final after Fernando Torres scored his 3rd Champions League goal of the season to eliminate Barcelona from the competition. Everton Everton manager David Moyes wants the club to make an early splash in the summer transfer market as it will make a big difference to the group. Fulham Republic of Ireland defender Stephen Kelly is determined to guide Fulham to a top-eight finish before switching his attention to Euro 2012. Liverpool Liverpool will have to find a new club for Alberto Aquilani as Milan are set to send the midfielder back to England at the end of the season. Manchester City Roberto Mancini remains adamant the Manchester derby is just 'one more game' despite its apparent importance as a Premier League title decider. Manchester United Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted his liking for Lille star Eden Hazard, adding to speculation that Manchester United may make a bid this summer. Newcastle United It was reported that Valencia and Newcastle are interested in acquiring the services of Mathieu Debuchy of Lille and Romain Hamouma of Caen. Norwich City Norwich have reportedly been linked with a summer move for Birmingham City centre-back Curtis Davies - but will face competition from Reading. Queens Park Rangers Tony Fernandes thinks the appointment of Mike Rigg as QPR's new technical director is one of the most important of his time at Loftus Road. Stoke City Stoke winger Jermaine Pennant says he is fully recovered and ready to return to the Potters side after two weeks out of action due to illness. Sunderland It was reported that Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill remains keen on Bolton Wanderers ace Kevin Davies, who is a free agent in the summer. Swansea City Goalkeeper Michel Vorm insists that he has no intention of turning his back on the Swans this summer, as he is happy at the Liberty Stadium. Tottenham Highly-rated Feyenoord winger Jerson Cabral is reportedly a target for a number of Premier League clubs, including Tottenham and Newcastle. West Brom West Brom could move for Blackburn keeper Paul Robinson, should the Baggies fail to secure Ben Foster to a permanent deal at the Hawthorns. Wigan Athletic Emmerson Boyce believes Wigan players will this week seek to correct the mistakes which saw their run of good form come to an end at Fulham. Wolverhampton CEO Jez Moxey insisted Wolves are in a sound financial position and will not be panicking, despite their relegation from the Premier League.