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Arsenal dealt new injury blow

Arsenal have been dealt a frustrating injury blow with news that Belgian defender Thomas Vermaelen will miss the rest of the campaign. Vermaelen suffered an Achilles injury while on international duty in September and was.

Suarez expected to play with Torres

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has revealed he expected to play alongside Fernando Torres – only for the Spaniard to sign for Chelsea. Suarez’s £23.5 million deal was finalised on transfer deadline day – the same.

Nani speaks out over Carragher challenge

Nani has spoken out about the FA’s decision not to discipline Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher after his tackle left a gash in the Man United winger’s shin. Carragher made the challenge during the first-half of.

Man United legend Bryan Robson in cancer battle

Manchester United and England legend midfielder Bryan Robson is battling cancer, it has emerged. The 54-year-old, who is currently managing Thailand, underwent an operation to removed a tumour from his throat in Bangkok earlier this.

Ferguson hails strike duo

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has heaped praise on strike partnership Wayne Rooney and Javier Hernandez. The duo have been showing signs of a blossoming partnership over the past week as United overcame Arsenal.

Jack Wilshere “the best” Capello has seen

Fabio Capello has praised “future England captain” Jack Wilshere, describing the young Arsenal midfielder as the best he’s seen at his age. Wilshere, 19, has been in scintillating form for Arsenal this season, putting …

John Aldridge slams “sickening” Man United fans

Former Liverpool striker John Aldridge has condemned the Man United fans who marred a youth cup tie by chanting songs about the Hillsborough tragedy. The Reds Under 18 team were facing Man United’s Under 18s.

World Cup winner lauds Liverpool midfielder

Brazilian World Cup-winning midfielder Rai has heaped praise on compatriot Lucas Leiva. Liverpool midfielder Lucas has been on the the receiving end of criticism from a large sector of Anfield fans since arriving from Gremio.

Match of the grey: 69-year-old is league’s oldest player

A former professional footballer has come out of retirement to play for his local club – at the age of 69. Plucky Ben Docherty took to the field …

Schoolboy gets shirty with Reading over replica jersey

A parent has sued Reading Football Club after they sold their star man a week after he bought his 13-year-old son a replica shirt bearing his name. James McGhee spent …