Premier League Fixtures for 2011-2012

August 2011

Saturday, August 13 2011
15.00 Blackburn Rovers - Wolverhampton Wanderers
15.00 Fulham - Aston Villa
15.00 Liverpool - Sunderland
15.00 Manchester City - Swansea City
15.00 Newcastle United - Arsenal
15.00 Queens Park Rangers - Bolton Wanderers
15.00 Stoke City - Chelsea
15.00 Tottenham Hotspur - Everton
15.00 West Bromwich Albion - Manchester United
15.00 Wigan Athletic - Norwich City

Saturday, August 20 2011
15.00 Arsenal - Liverpool
15.00 Aston Villa - Blackburn Rovers
15.00 Bolton Wanderers - Manchester City
15.00 Chelsea - West Bromwich Albion
15.00 Everton - Queens Park Rangers
15.00 Manchester United - Tottenham Hotspur
15.00 Norwich City - Stoke City
15.00 Sunderland - Newcastle United
15.00 Swansea City - Wigan Athletic
15.00 Wolverhampton Wanderers - Fulham
Saturday, August 27 2011
15.00 Aston Villa - Wolverhampton Wanderers
15.00 Blackburn Rovers - Everton
15.00 Chelsea - Norwich City
15.00 Liverpool - Bolton Wanderers
15.00 Manchester United - Arsenal
15.00 Newcastle United - Fulham
15.00 Swansea City - Sunderland
15.00 Tottenham Hotspur - Manchester City
15.00 West Bromwich Albion - Stoke City
15.00 Wigan Athletic - Queens Park Rangers

September 2011

Saturday, September 10 2011
15.00 Arsenal - Swansea City
15.00 Bolton Wanderers - Manchester United
15.00 Everton - Aston Villa
15.00 Fulham - Blackburn Rovers
15.00 Manchester City - Wigan Athletic
15.00 Norwich City - West Bromwich Albion
15.00 Queens Park Rangers - Newcastle United
15.00 Stoke City - Liverpool
15.00 Sunderland - Chelsea
15.00 Wolverhampton Wanderers - Tottenham Hotspur

Saturday, September 17 2011
15.00 Aston Villa - Newcastle United
15.00 Blackburn Rovers - Arsenal
15.00 Bolton Wanderers - Norwich City
15.00 Everton - Wigan Athletic
15.00 Fulham - Manchester City
15.00 Manchester United - Chelsea
15.00 Sunderland - Stoke City
15.00 Swansea City - West Bromwich Albion
15.00 Tottenham Hotspur - Liverpool
15.00 Wolverhampton Wanderers - Queens Park Rangers
Saturday, September 24 2011
15.00 Arsenal - Bolton Wanderers
15.00 Chelsea - Swansea City
15.00 Liverpool - Wolverhampton Wanderers
15.00 Manchester City - Everton
15.00 Newcastle United - Blackburn Rovers
15.00 Norwich City - Sunderland
15.00 Queens Park Rangers - Aston Villa
15.00 Stoke City - Manchester United
15.00 West Bromwich Albion - Fulham
15.00 Wigan Athletic - Tottenham Hotspur
October 2011

Saturday, October 1 2011
15.00 Aston Villa - Wigan Athletic
15.00 Blackburn Rovers - Manchester City
15.00 Bolton Wanderers - Chelsea
15.00 Everton - Liverpool
15.00 Fulham - Queens Park Rangers
15.00 Manchester United - Norwich City
15.00 Sunderland - West Bromwich Albion
15.00 Swansea City - Stoke City
15.00 Tottenham Hotspur - Arsenal
15.00 Wolverhampton Wanderers - Newcastle United

Saturday, October 15 2011
15.00 Arsenal - Sunderland
15.00 Chelsea - Everton
15.00 Liverpool - Manchester United
15.00 Manchester City - Aston Villa
15.00 Newcastle United - Tottenham Hotspur
15.00 Norwich City - Swansea City
15.00 Queens Park Rangers - Blackburn Rovers
15.00 Stoke City - Fulham
15.00 West Bromwich Albion - Wolverhampton Wanderers
15.00 Wigan Athletic - Bolton Wanderers
Saturday, October 22 2011
15.00 Arsenal - Stoke City
15.00 Aston Villa - West Bromwich Albion
15.00 Blackburn Rovers - Tottenham Hotspur
15.00 Bolton Wanderers - Sunderland
15.00 Fulham - Everton
15.00 Liverpool - Norwich City
15.00 Manchester United - Manchester City
15.00 Newcastle United - Wigan Athletic
15.00 Queens Park Rangers - Chelsea
15.00 Wolverhampton Wanderers - Swansea City

Saturday, October 29 2011
15.00 Chelsea - Arsenal
15.00 Everton - Manchester United
15.00 Manchester City - Wolverhampton Wanderers
15.00 Norwich City - Blackburn Rovers
15.00 Stoke City - Newcastle United
15.00 Sunderland - Aston Villa
15.00 Swansea City - Bolton Wanderers
15.00 Tottenham Hotspur - Queens Park Rangers
15.00 West Bromwich Albion - Liverpool
15.00 Wigan Athletic - Fulham

November 2011

Saturday, November 5 2011
15.00 Arsenal - West Bromwich Albion
15.00 Aston Villa - Norwich City
15.00 Blackburn Rovers - Chelsea
15.00 Bolton Wanderers - Stoke City
15.00 Fulham - Tottenham Hotspur
15.00 Liverpool - Swansea City
15.00 Manchester United - Sunderland
15.00 Newcastle United - Everton
15.00 Queens Park Rangers - Manchester City
15.00 Wolverhampton Wanderers - Wigan Athletic

Saturday, November 19 2011
15.00 Chelsea - Liverpool
15.00 Everton - Wolverhampton Wanderers
15.00 Manchester City - Newcastle United
15.00 Norwich City - Arsenal
15.00 Stoke City - Queens Park Rangers
15.00 Sunderland - Fulham
15.00 Swansea City - Manchester United
15.00 Tottenham Hotspur - Aston Villa
15.00 West Bromwich Albion - Bolton Wanderers
15.00 Wigan Athletic - Blackburn Rovers
Saturday, November 26 2011
15.00 Arsenal - Fulham
15.00 Bolton Wanderers - Everton
15.00 Chelsea - Wolverhampton Wanderers
15.00 Liverpool - Manchester City
15.00 Manchester United - Newcastle United
15.00 Norwich City - Queens Park Rangers
15.00 Stoke City - Blackburn Rovers
15.00 Sunderland - Wigan Athletic
15.00 Swansea City - Aston Villa
15.00 West Bromwich Albion - Tottenham Hotspur
December 2011

Saturday, December 3 2011
15.00 Aston Villa - Manchester United
15.00 Blackburn Rovers - Swansea City
15.00 Everton - Stoke City
15.00 Fulham - Liverpool
15.00 Manchester City - Norwich City
15.00 Newcastle United - Chelsea
15.00 Queens Park Rangers - West Bromwich Albion
15.00 Tottenham Hotspur - Bolton Wanderers
15.00 Wigan Athletic - Arsenal
15.00 Wolverhampton Wanderers - Sunderland

Saturday, December 10 2011
15.00 Arsenal - Everton
15.00 Bolton Wanderers - Aston Villa
15.00 Chelsea - Manchester City
15.00 Liverpool - Queens Park Rangers
15.00 Manchester United - Wolverhampton Wanderers
15.00 Norwich City - Newcastle United
15.00 Stoke City - Tottenham Hotspur
15.00 Sunderland - Blackburn Rovers
15.00 Swansea City - Fulham
15.00 West Bromwich Albion - Wigan Athletic
Saturday, December 17 2011
15.00 Aston Villa - Liverpool
15.00 Blackburn Rovers - West Bromwich Albion
15.00 Everton - Norwich City
15.00 Fulham - Bolton Wanderers
15.00 Manchester City - Arsenal
15.00 Newcastle United - Swansea City
15.00 Queens Park Rangers - Manchester United
15.00 Tottenham Hotspur - Sunderland
15.00 Wigan Athletic - Chelsea
15.00 Wolverhampton Wanderers - Stoke City

Tuesday, December 20 2011
19.45 Queens Park Rangers - Sunderland
19.45 Tottenham Hotspur - Chelsea
19.45 Wigan Athletic - Liverpool
19.45 Wolverhampton Wanderers - Norwich City

Wednesday, December 21 2011
19.45 Aston Villa - Arsenal
19.45 Blackburn Rovers - Bolton Wanderers
19.45 Everton - Swansea City
19.45 Fulham - Manchester United
19.45 Manchester City - Stoke City
19.45 Newcastle United - West Bromwich Albion
Monday, December 26 2011
15.00 Arsenal - Wolverhampton Wanderers
15.00 Bolton Wanderers - Newcastle United
15.00 Chelsea - Fulham
15.00 Liverpool - Blackburn Rovers
15.00 Manchester United - Wigan Athletic
15.00 Norwich City - Tottenham Hotspur
15.00 Stoke City - Aston Villa
15.00 Sunderland - Everton
15.00 Swansea City - Queens Park Rangers
15.00 West Bromwich Albion - Manchester City

Saturday, December 31 2011
15.00 Arsenal - Queens Park Rangers
15.00 Bolton Wanderers - Wolverhampton Wanderers
15.00 Chelsea - Aston Villa
15.00 Liverpool - Newcastle United
15.00 Manchester United - Blackburn Rovers
15.00 Norwich City - Fulham
15.00 Stoke City - Wigan Athletic
15.00 Sunderland - Manchester City
15.00 Swansea City - Tottenham Hotspur
15.00 West Bromwich Albion - Everton
January 2012

Monday, January 2 2012
15.00 Aston Villa - Swansea City
15.00 Blackburn Rovers - Stoke City
15.00 Everton - Bolton Wanderers
15.00 Fulham - Arsenal
15.00 Manchester City - Liverpool
15.00 Newcastle United - Manchester United
15.00 Queens Park Rangers - Norwich City
15.00 Tottenham Hotspur - West Bromwich Albion
15.00 Wigan Athletic - Sunderland
15.00 Wolverhampton Wanderers - Chelsea

Saturday, January 14 2012
15.00 Aston Villa - Everton
15.00 Blackburn Rovers - Fulham
15.00 Chelsea - Sunderland
15.00 Liverpool - Stoke City
15.00 Manchester United - Bolton Wanderers
15.00 Newcastle United - Queens Park Rangers
15.00 Swansea City - Arsenal
15.00 Tottenham Hotspur - Wolverhampton Wanderers
15.00 West Bromwich Albion - Norwich City
15.00 Wigan Athletic - Manchester City
Saturday, January 21 2012
15.00 Arsenal - Manchester United
15.00 Bolton Wanderers - Liverpool
15.00 Everton - Blackburn Rovers
15.00 Fulham - Newcastle United
15.00 Manchester City - Tottenham Hotspur
15.00 Norwich City - Chelsea
15.00 Queens Park Rangers - Wigan Athletic
15.00 Stoke City - West Bromwich Albion
15.00 Sunderland - Swansea City
15.00 Wolverhampton Wanderers - Aston Villa

Tuesday, January 31 2012
19.45 Bolton Wanderers - Arsenal
19.45 Manchester United - Stoke City
19.45 Sunderland - Norwich City
19.45 Swansea City - Chelsea
19.45 Tottenham Hotspur - Wigan Athletic
19.45 Wolverhampton Wanderers - Liverpool
February 2012

Wednesday, February 1 2012
19.45 Aston Villa - Queens Park Rangers
19.45 Blackburn Rovers - Newcastle United
19.45 Everton - Manchester City
19.45 Fulham - West Bromwich Albion

Saturday, February 4 2012
15.00 Arsenal - Blackburn Rovers
15.00 Chelsea - Manchester United
15.00 Liverpool - Tottenham Hotspur
15.00 Manchester City - Fulham
15.00 Newcastle United - Aston Villa
15.00 Norwich City - Bolton Wanderers
15.00 Queens Park Rangers - Wolverhampton Wanderers
15.00 Stoke City - Sunderland
15.00 West Bromwich Albion - Swansea City
15.00 Wigan Athletic - Everton

Saturday, February 11 2012
15.00 Aston Villa - Manchester City
15.00 Blackburn Rovers - Queens Park Rangers
15.00 Bolton Wanderers - Wigan Athletic
15.00 Everton - Chelsea
15.00 Fulham - Stoke City
15.00 Manchester United - Liverpool
15.00 Sunderland - Arsenal
15.00 Swansea City - Norwich City
15.00 Tottenham Hotspur - Newcastle United
15.00 Wolverhampton Wanderers - West Bromwich Albion
Saturday, February 25 2012
15.00 Arsenal - Tottenham Hotspur
15.00 Chelsea - Bolton Wanderers
15.00 Liverpool - Everton
15.00 Manchester City - Blackburn Rovers
15.00 Newcastle United - Wolverhampton Wanderers
15.00 Norwich City - Manchester United
15.00 Queens Park Rangers - Fulham
15.00 Stoke City - Swansea City
15.00 West Bromwich Albion - Sunderland
15.00 Wigan Athletic - Aston Villa

March 2012

Saturday, March 3 2012
15.00 Blackburn Rovers - Aston Villa
15.00 Fulham - Wolverhampton Wanderers
15.00 Liverpool - Arsenal
15.00 Manchester City - Bolton Wanderers
15.00 Newcastle United - Sunderland
15.00 Queens Park Rangers - Everton
15.00 Stoke City - Norwich City
15.00 Tottenham Hotspur - Manchester United
15.00 West Bromwich Albion - Chelsea
15.00 Wigan Athletic - Swansea City

Saturday, March 10 2012
15.00 Arsenal - Newcastle United
15.00 Aston Villa - Fulham
15.00 Bolton Wanderers - Queens Park Rangers
15.00 Chelsea - Stoke City
15.00 Everton - Tottenham Hotspur
15.00 Manchester United - West Bromwich Albion
15.00 Norwich City - Wigan Athletic
15.00 Sunderland - Liverpool
15.00 Swansea City - Manchester City
15.00 Wolverhampton Wanderers - Blackburn Rovers

Saturday, March 17 2012
15.00 Aston Villa - Bolton Wanderers
15.00 Blackburn Rovers - Sunderland
15.00 Everton - Arsenal
15.00 Fulham - Swansea City
15.00 Manchester City - Chelsea
15.00 Newcastle United - Norwich City
15.00 Queens Park Rangers - Liverpool
15.00 Tottenham Hotspur - Stoke City
15.00 Wigan Athletic - West Bromwich Albion
15.00 Wolverhampton Wanderers - Manchester United

Saturday, March 24 2012
15.00 Arsenal - Aston Villa
15.00 Bolton Wanderers - Blackburn Rovers
15.00 Chelsea - Tottenham Hotspur
15.00 Liverpool - Wigan Athletic
15.00 Manchester United - Fulham
15.00 Norwich City - Wolverhampton Wanderers
15.00 Stoke City - Manchester City
15.00 Sunderland - Queens Park Rangers
15.00 Swansea City - Everton
15.00 West Bromwich Albion - Newcastle United
Saturday, March 31 2012
15.00 Aston Villa - Chelsea
15.00 Blackburn Rovers - Manchester United
15.00 Everton - West Bromwich Albion
15.00 Fulham - Norwich City
15.00 Manchester City - Sunderland
15.00 Newcastle United - Liverpool
15.00 Queens Park Rangers - Arsenal
15.00 Tottenham Hotspur - Swansea City
15.00 Wigan Athletic - Stoke City
15.00 Wolverhampton Wanderers - Bolton Wanderers

April 2012

Saturday, April 7 2012
15.00 Arsenal - Manchester City
15.00 Bolton Wanderers - Fulham
15.00 Chelsea - Wigan Athletic
15.00 Liverpool - Aston Villa
15.00 Manchester United - Queens Park Rangers
15.00 Norwich City - Everton
15.00 Stoke City - Wolverhampton Wanderers
15.00 Sunderland - Tottenham Hotspur
15.00 Swansea City - Newcastle United
15.00 West Bromwich Albion - Blackburn Rovers

Monday, April 9 2012
15.00 Aston Villa - Stoke City
15.00 Blackburn Rovers - Liverpool
15.00 Everton - Sunderland
15.00 Fulham - Chelsea
15.00 Manchester City - West Bromwich Albion
15.00 Newcastle United - Bolton Wanderers
15.00 Queens Park Rangers - Swansea City
15.00 Tottenham Hotspur - Norwich City
15.00 Wigan Athletic - Manchester United
15.00 Wolverhampton Wanderers - Arsenal

Saturday, April 14 2012
15.00 Arsenal - Wigan Athletic
15.00 Bolton Wanderers - Tottenham Hotspur
15.00 Chelsea - Newcastle United
15.00 Liverpool - Fulham
15.00 Manchester United - Aston Villa
15.00 Norwich City - Manchester City
15.00 Stoke City - Everton
15.00 Sunderland - Wolverhampton Wanderers
15.00 Swansea City - Blackburn Rovers
15.00 West Bromwich Albion - Queens Park Rangers

Saturday, April 21 2012
15.00 Arsenal - Chelsea
15.00 Aston Villa - Sunderland
15.00 Blackburn Rovers - Norwich City
15.00 Bolton Wanderers - Swansea City
15.00 Fulham - Wigan Athletic
15.00 Liverpool - West Bromwich Albion
15.00 Manchester United - Everton
15.00 Newcastle United - Stoke City
15.00 Queens Park Rangers - Tottenham Hotspur
15.00 Wolverhampton Wanderers - Manchester City

Saturday, April 28 2012
15.00 Chelsea - Queens Park Rangers
15.00 Everton - Fulham
15.00 Manchester City - Manchester United
15.00 Norwich City - Liverpool
15.00 Stoke City - Arsenal
15.00 Sunderland - Bolton Wanderers
15.00 Swansea City - Wolverhampton Wanderers
15.00 Tottenham Hotspur - Blackburn Rovers
15.00 West Bromwich Albion - Aston Villa
15.00 Wigan Athletic - Newcastle United

May 2012

Saturday, May 5 2012
15.00 Arsenal - Norwich City
15.00 Aston Villa - Tottenham Hotspur
15.00 Blackburn Rovers - Wigan Athletic
15.00 Bolton Wanderers - West Bromwich Albion
15.00 Fulham - Sunderland
15.00 Liverpool - Chelsea
15.00 Manchester United - Swansea City
15.00 Newcastle United - Manchester City
15.00 Queens Park Rangers - Stoke City
15.00 Wolverhampton Wanderers - Everton

Sunday, May 13 2012
15.00 Chelsea - Blackburn Rovers
15.00 Everton - Newcastle United
15.00 Manchester City - Queens Park Rangers
15.00 Norwich City - Aston Villa
15.00 Stoke City - Bolton Wanderers
15.00 Sunderland - Manchester United
15.00 Swansea City - Liverpool
15.00 Tottenham Hotspur - Fulham
15.00 West Bromwich Albion - Arsenal
15.00 Wigan Athletic - Wolverhampton Wanderers

Charlie Adam's contract Not Likely To Effect Transfer Deals

Much was made of Blackpool's announcement on Wednesday that they had activated an option on Charlie Adam's contract to extend his commitment to them for another year but it's unlikely that the highly-rated midfielder will be following the Seasiders into the Championship.
When Liverpool, Aston Villa and Tottenham attempted to force Ian Holloway's hand in January, he said that he would find it much tougher to keep the Scotland international in the summer as by that stage he will only be signed up for 12 months, making it their last opportunity to collect a decent fee.
Holloway hasn't made any comments since their relegation from the Premier League was confirmed last Sunday indicating that he would refuse to sell the 25-year-old, and instead the option appears to have been taken solely to protect the Tangerines' investment and avoid losing him for nothing.
The Guardian claim that Liverpool maintain an interest in the PFA player of the year nominee, despite having reportedly had a £6 million bid turned down in the winter window, and they may not actually have to increase their offer to convince Blackpool to let him go, as they don't hold as much power this time.
Whether Spurs are also still keen is unclear, as Harry Redknapp spoke glowingly about Adam on Match of the Day 2 recently, however Scott Parker is believed to be the Lilywhites' number one transfer target.

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Torres relieved after finally scoring his first goal for Chelsea

It will help him move on quickly.' Magic moment: Torres is congratulated by Frank Lampard (left) and Ashley Cole (right)Luck appeared to have deserted Torres as he raced onto Nicolas Anelka's pass in the 84th minute today, the ball getting stuck in a near-waterlogged pitch. Relief: Fernando Torres is mobbed by team-mates after ending his goal droughtTorres was in danger of becoming the most expensive flop in the history of football after failing to score in his first 13 matches since signing from Liverpool almost three months ago. Popular player: The relief of all of Chelsea is clear to see'He scored and the next game will be, for him, really better. Fine strike: Torres keeps his balance to drill the ball with his left footThe goal sparked jubilant scenes in which Torres was mobbed by every one of his outfield team-mates.'We know we have a great player here, next season is going to go well for him.Fernando Torres felt the pressure lift from his shoulders after finally scoring his first goal for Chelsea on Saturday night.

'I think that the bad moment is gone and now his future will be fantastic here, at this club with his team-mates.'Torres had been relegated to the bench for three successive games, with Drogba's vastly superior form impossible to ignore. There's less pressure for me now, now I can enjoy it.'The pitch was not the best to score the goal, but football is like this,' Torres added.' Chelsea 3 West Ham 0: Fernando Torres breaks his duck as Hammers stay rock bottomPREMIER LEAGUE LIVE: Chelsea 3 West Ham 0 - the action from Stamford Bridge as it happenedOur experience will see us through, says Ferguson in run-up to 13 decisive day.The Spain striker told ESPN: 'It was not the beginning I was expecting when I signed, but it's not easy to go in January or February.'Considering the performance of Didier today, considering that Fernando scored, we have to try to put both together,' he said.'

Hopefully this is the first of many. El Nino: Torres will hope to go on a goalscoring run nowHe said: 'It was a fantastic moment.'Ancelotti would have feared the worst when the ball got stuck in the mud and he added: 'He was unlucky there but it was fantastic to move quickly, to come back and to shoot well.'He needed to score to move from this moment. The pair have failed to strike up an understanding when they have played together but Ancelotti hinted he might field both against Tottenham next week.But it proved a blessing in disguise as the 27-year-old swivelled and fired left-footed into the corner of the net. Bridge backing: Torres paid tribute to Chelsea fans for their patience'

I had more and more anxiety for them than for me.'Manager Carlo Ancelotti was thrilled for Torres, who he insisted last week would open his account before the end of the season.Stamford Bridge also erupted, the Chelsea fans having never lost faith in their record signing.'Torres replaced Didier Drogba, who was not on the field when the moment everyone had been waiting for finally arrived.The ?50million man ended his 15-hour goal drought for club and country just eight minutes after coming off the bench in the champions' 3-0 Barclays Premier League win over West Ham. Catch me if you can: Torres wheels away after scoring'I was in the changing room and I wanted to run and jump on as well,' Drogba said.'We have one week to train, we can try and I think that I will take a decision for the next game.'The fans have been very patient with me,' Torres said.'I kept working and it's thanks to all my team-mates that I scored

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Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal target Jeremy Menez set to leave Roma

'Italian media are reporting the Arsene Wenger is willing to offer Roma Abu Diaby in exchange for Menez, whilst Damien Comolli has also expressed an interest along with Sir Alex Ferguson. I want them to understand that Roma will regret their decisions down the line. Fergie wants Sneijder: Manchester United plot ?25m raid on Inter MilanI want to stay at Juventus! ?20m Kop flop Aquilani in Liverpool snub Menez dreams of joining Man United after knocking back Old Trafford before

Explore more:People: Alex Ferguson Places: Liverpool .Should Menez leave the club in the summer, Roma are expected to demand ?10 million for his services and the winger has fuelled his exit by admitting,'My departure is possible. Fallout: Menez has fallen foul with Roma coach Montella and the club's fansUnsettled midfielder Menez, 23, had a furious bust up with coach Vincenzo Montella which is believed to have sparked the violent scenes as the winger left the stadium in his car in the aftermath of the home loss.

'I haven't been given anywhere near as much help as others here. I have been playing here for three years, but in order to do well I have to feel people have confidence in me and that I'm important for the club.Menez was a victim of vandalism from his own club's notorious Ultras fans, who targeted his car in a terrifying rock attack following the club's 1-0 home defeat to Inter in the first leg of the Italian Cup.

The attack left the windscreen of his car shattered and although Menez was uninjured, he reported it to the police who are investigating.Roma midfielder Jeremy Menez is set to end his three-year stay at the Stadio Olimpico with Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal all rumoured to be tracking the French international


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The Manchester derby is set for Wembley

The Manchester derby is set for WembleyManchester City's Europa League commitments will determine whether their FA Cup semi-final against Manchester United can be staged on Saturday, April 16. The FA are waiting for the outcome of City's second leg with Dynamo Kiev before announcing when they intend to stage the Wembley tie. Should City get past Kiev, the second leg of their quarter-final would be played on the Thursday before semi-final weekend, meaning the FA would have no alternative but to give the Sunday slot to the United game. For Liverpool to qualify for Europe, they must finish fifth in the Premier League, win the Europa League or lose the Europa final to a team that have qualified for the Champions League.  Manchester United v City FA Cup semi-final 'will cost millions' to policeProud City hero Richards takes a trip down memory lane towards WembleyRichards intent on revenge after firing City into semi-final against bitter rivalsFA CUP SEMI-FINAL DRAW: City drawn against rivals United


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Fabio Aurelio Is Going To Miss A Month Of The Season Through Injury

Crocked: Aurelio hobbles off on SundayLiverpool defender Fabio Aurelio will be out of action for up to a month with the hamstring injury he sustained during Sunday's victory over Manchester United. The Brazilian limped off only 24 minutes into the 3-1 win at Anfield and the club confirmed he has suffered a tear to the muscle. Aurelio has been troubled by a series of niggling injuries this season and had only just returned from an adductor problem. Liverpool's head of sports medicine and sports science, Dr Peter Brukner, told the club's website: 'He's got a significant hamstring injury. Unfortunately his body lets him down. He always play well when he's fit. We've been managing him carefully because he's not been playing twice in a week, but this just came out of the blue. 'He had a minor adductor strain a few weeks before that. We rehabilitated him and he trained all week with no problems at all. 'He's obviously very down. It was a sad sight to see him walking off the pitch. He's frustrated because he was playing well on Sunday. He was looking forward to getting a run of games but it wasn't to be.' Dr Brukner also revealed central defender Daniel Agger is unlikely to recover from a knee injury in time for Thursday's Europa League clash with Braga. He said: 'Daniel had a nasty kick on a joint to the side of his knee. It's an unusual spot to get an injury. They take time and he's a bit of a slow healer. 'He's still not 100 per cent so we'll have to see if he's fit for the game this week. But it's more likely to be the following week.' Martin Kelly, who has a similar hamstring injury to Aurelio's, and Jonjo Shelvey (knee) will definitely miss the trip to Portugal.  Suarez sizzling against United was just the start as Luis vows: I'll get betterAldridge hails Suarez and says striker reminds him of Keegan and DalglishWatch all the Premier League goals every week on our brilliant video playerAll the latest Liverpool news, features and opinion  Explore more:People: Martin Kelly, Fabio Aurelio, Daniel Agger Places: Liverpool, Portugal

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West Ham v Stoke Live Match

The Hammers secured a shock 3-1 win over Liverpool last weekend to climb up from the bottom of the table. Goals from Scott Parker and Demba Ba had given West Ham a two goal lead by the halftime whistle and though Liverpool threatened a late comeback after reducing the deficit through Glen Johnson, Carlton Cole wrapped up the points with a third in the final minute of the game.


Manager Avram Grant was delighted with his side’s display and claimed that the quality of the team proves that they are at the wrong end of the league table. With both Wolves and West Brom facing difficult games, Grant will be keen to take advantage of any slipups by climbing out of the drop zone with another victory over Stoke this weekend.


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John Terry Looks To Being In Champions League Final

John Terry insists Chelsea's bid to end their quest for European glory is alive and kicking. Out of the Barclays Premier League title race and both domestic cups, the Blues secured a much-needed victory over FC Copenhagen in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Nicolas Anelka scored both goals as the 2-0 win put them firmly in the driving seat for a quarter-final spot ahead of the second leg at Stamford Bridge next month. Partners in crime: Nicolas Anelka celebrates with fellow Chelsea striker Fernando TorresChelsea skipper Terry, who demanded his side 'man up' on the eve of their clash in Denmark, was delighted with the response at the Parken Stadium - and he is confident they can now win the competition for the first time. He said: 'All over the pitch, we showed the passion and desire that'll be needed to win the competition. It's a good lift. 'Winning obviously does that and you can see the buzz in the dressing room. But it's important now that we continue this run again. This could be the start of it.'Terry was pleased with the way his side responded to being under the spotlight for their poor form.He added: 'There is always speculation that it's this person's or that person's fault which is complete nonsense. It is just important, and we spoke about this before the game, that we keep our unity. It feels like us against everyone and we need to keep it that way.'The talk from outside the club does put pressure on us. We're a big side with big players. Naturally there is pressure on every game, even when we've been winning because we have to continue that streak.Delight: Skipper John Terry applauds the Chelsea fans as he walks off in Denmark'Experience is a great advantage. We've been there, seen it, done it. It's important. If you look at last year, we showed our experience in a lot of big games in the run-in, likeaway to Manchester United and Liverpool and won. They proved very crucial in us doing the Double last year.'We lost experienced players in Michael Ballack, Deco and Juliano Belletti last year and when we go on abad run people pinpoint the age and still say we're an ageing side. Butwe're no different to United and the sides around us.'A goal in each half from France veteran Anelka relieved the pressure on Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti, who is fighting for his job after a difficult second season. But he will be hoping Anelka's promising partnership up front with ?50million record signing Fernando Torres could reignite their trophy hunt. Goalkeeper Petr Cech said: 'Anelka took both of his chances well and that's what you're looking for when playing the ball in to a striker. 'I thought his understanding with Fernando was brilliant. They created a lot of chances through very good movement. We found them from midfield and from the back and I think that work paid off. Deadly: Anelka fires home the opening goal against FC Copenhagen in the 2-0 victoryBoss: Carlo Ancelotti enjoyed the win'(Torres) has been playing very well. It was not to be today, but I hope he's saved his goals for the next stage.' Cech shares Terry's confidence that Chelsea can now push on to reach the Champions League final at Wembley in May. He added: 'It could be. Who knows? We'll try to go again and try and win it. We took a first step today, but there's still a long way to go. Realistically, this is the only competition we can win and we'll give it a go.' Torres and Anelka started up front with Didier Drogba on the bench and, asked if his strikers were the best in Europe, Ancelotti said: 'Yes, I think so. We have fantastic strikers. I have to make a decision about the games, to put them in or not.'Didier played for two hours against Everton. Torres and Anelka were fresh and, together, they played well. Frank Lampard also had a good combination with Fernando.'We want to maintain their fitness, but rotation could do them good with the Barclays Premier League and the Champions League. They are accepting my decisions without problems and this is important. It's important to have them available.'Torres's performance was really good. There's a little bit of disappointment because he could have scored but it doesn't matter. His movement with Anelka was so good. He doesn't have to lose confidence because he didn't score. He's doing better game by game. He will score in the next game.' Ancelotti hails best strike force in Europe as Chelsea stop rot in DenmarkFC Copenhagen 0 Chelsea 2: Anelka hits double to save Carlo's baconCopenhagen v Chelsea Match Zone: Drogba left out but not in the coldAll the latest Chelsea news, features and opinion

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Joe Cole Denies Rumours Of Move To Newcastle

Joe Cole has laughed off the speculation that Newcastle are interested in him by saying: "I want to be a success at Liverpool." Joe Cole: "It's not gone how I would have liked, but that's life. "Things like that happen and you've just got to push on through the difficult times. "I've had plenty of good times in my career and I've had my share of difficult times, I'll always come through. "I've enjoyed moving up here and living where I am. I haven't enjoyed the football because I haven't felt as though I have done myself justice or got myself right. "I have been frustrated with the injuries, but that's all going to change. "I'm fired up, still positive and still got enough energy – I want to be a success at Liverpool." Kenny Dalglish: "He knows himself it will take time to adjust after being out for a while injured. "It's not fair for us to judge him right now. He is enthusiastic and talented and we will try our best to get that out of him."  

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Marseille v Manchester United Live

The last time Sir Alex Ferguson prepared a Manchester United team to face Marseille at Stade Vélodrome, 12 years ago, his team were European champions, still carrying the aura of Treble winners.
Manchester United are without defender Rio Ferdinand and stalwart Ryan Giggs for the first leg of their round of 16 Champions League tie in Marseille.

Chris Smalling is set to partner Nemanja Vidic at the heart of defence.

Jonny Evans, Anderson and Michael Owen are also out so youngsters Joshua King and Ryan Tunnicliffe are in the squad.

But the meeting with Didier Deschamps' Marseille is the first of a schedule of games that will make or break the campaign. Ferguson's 'squeaky bum time' has come around a month earlier than its usual April outing.

After visiting Wigan in the Premier League this weekend, United travel to defending champions Chelsea and arch-rivals Liverpool before hosting either Arsenal or Leyton Orient in the FA Cup quarter-finals prior to a Champions League second leg on 15th March.

It is an arduous diary and Ferguson will know that, while his side have been criticised for a lack of panache this season, his squad's impressive resilience could prove an extremely valuable commodity.



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Orient Super Sub Stuns Arsenal

Leyton Orient celebrated a heroic FA Cup draw - thanks to a goal from an overweight 'supersub' Arsene Wenger admitted he had never even heard of. Jonathan Tehoue has scored eight of his 10 goals for the O's this season after 85 minutes and he stepped off the bench at the Matchroom Stadium to level an enthralling fifth-round tie with an 89th-minute screamer. Afterwards Arsenal boss Wenger said he had 'never heard of him before' despite the fact that the Frenchman, 26, was once a club-mate of Arsenal's Alex Song at Bastia and remains a close personal friend of another Gunner, Emmanuel Eboue. Click here to read Matt Lawton's match report as Orient deny Arsenal a trip to Old Trafford Cup magic: Leyton Orient celebratetheir hard-earned draw with ArsenalOrient boss Russell Slade said it wasthe 'most exciting' moment of his managerial career and expressed his pride in a team who will now face Manchester United if they can get pastArsenal. But he reserved special praise for Tehoue. 'Forget about the Faircloughs of thisworld,' said Slade. 'Tehoue is the supersub.' Late show: Jonathan Tehoue (right) smashes home Orient's equaliserThe striker did not appear the least bit offended that he had not appeared on Wenger's radar before. 'It was back in 2003 that I was playing with Alex Song at Bastia,' said Tehoue. I was in the first team and he was in the reserves. Right now I am actually about four kilos overweight because I was out for four months with a hamstring problem.' Given the nod: Tomas Rosicky (centre) heads Arsenal in front Job well done! Orient boss Russell Slade (left) and chairman Hearn (right)Orient owner Barry Hearn said: 'I've waited for years to play against Manchester United but we have to beat Arsenal to do that.' Then he joked: 'If we equalise in the70th minute, on comes Fabregas and all of them, and we're in trouble. What Wenger has done is he's got a little bit complacent, the old Frenchman - and the other Frenchman put the boot in. 'That's why this bloke

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Ashley Cole leaves Carlo Ancelotti in the lurch as FA Cup love affair fizzles out

Ashley Cole went into the fourth-round replay with Everton as the FA Cup's most successful player but came out of it as the man who placed Carlo Ancelotti's job in jeopardy. The defender's woeful, missed penalty in the shoot-out after extra-time was decisive and brought his amazing run and the holders' interest in the competition to an end. Cole had gone 30 games without defeat in the Cup, winning it a record six times along the way with Arsenal and Chelsea. His last reverse was a decade ago in the final for Arsenal against Liverpool and he had admitted to a love affair with the famous old trophy. So much so that he had even claimed that lifting it again would mean more to him than a debut victory in the Champions League final. Dejection: Ashley Cole is consoled by Didier Drogba after his penalty missBut as he reflected on the wider implications of his wayward effort from 12 yards, Wojciech Szczesny was already taunting him about it. The young Arsenal goalkeeper said on Twitter: 'Is it a bird? Is it an aeroplane? No, its just Ashley throwing Chelsea out of the FA Cup. What do you think Ashley was aiming for when he took his penalty?' Cole was seen shaking his head and mouthing 'no' as Carlo Ancelotti picked his penalty-takers. He looked apprehensive as he made the walk from the halfway line to take his spot-kick and was then barged by Everton's Johnny Heitinga on the way. Cole blasted it high and wide and Phil Neville converted the winning penalty to continue Chelsea's misery in shoot-outs. They have now failed in their last six attempts in competitive games, including the 2008 Champions League final against Manchester United. John Terry, who infamously missed in that game in Moscow, was not given the chance to make some amends, but Ancelotti insisted he had made the right choice. Sheer, shirtless delight! Phil Neville, who landed the decisive blow in the shootoutThe Chelsea manager said: 'I decided, Cole wanted to take a penalty, and the five chosen were the best penalty-takers in training. Penalties are a lottery and sometimes you can win, sometimes you lose.' Everton's 4-3 shoot-out triumph came thanks to a last-gasp extra-time equaliser from Leighton Baines, which cancelled out Frank Lampard's opener. It leaves Chelsea desperate to salvage something from a season in which they started so well. Fourth place in the Premier League is Ancelotti's only remaining target in English competition and they already trail Tottenham, the team in that position, by two points. After spending ?75million in the transfer window, the pressure on the manager had already been cranked up. But after the Cup exit, the focus on his team to deliver in the Champions League will reach a whole new level. They go to FC Copenhagen on Tuesday and the Italian admitted he has his work cut out trying to raise the spirit of his players. Even Christine can't watch! Bleakley (left), Frank Lampard's girlfriend, shares the pain'Together we must use the coming days to prepare well for the Champions League,' Ancelotti said. 'It will not be easy but we have time to recover. I would sign now to finish fourth and win the Champions League.' No kidding. Fernando Torres will be one of those sharing a large part of Ancelotti's burden in trying to fulfil that target. He will come back into the team on Tuesday after Didier Drogba fluffed his chance to stake a claim for a starting berth. 'Next time we will have Torres and far more opportunities to score,' said Ancelotti. 'A lot of chances were created today.' Lampard missed most of those and Drogba, filling in for the Cup-tied Torres, was seldom a threat. But Everton captain Neville was clinical and maybe Cole and Nicolas Anelka, who also missed, could learn a thing or two from him. 'The manager told us just to hit it as hard as we could,' said Neville. 'My biggest worry was the big divot on the penalty spot. Petr Cech looks really big in the goal and, thankfully, he went the wrong way. 'But I had practised all week and knew where it was going to go. This could be a springboard for us.'  Chelsea 1 Everton 1 AET (Everton win on penalties): Cole and Anelka bottle it in shoot-out as Blues crash outFA Cup live: Chelsea v Everton - all the action from Stamford Bridge as it happenedThe Matt Lawton interview - Carlo Ancelotti: Torres is not 100 per cent...All the latest Chelsea FC news, features and opinion  Explore more:People: John Terry, Phil Neville, Petr Cech, Ashley Cole, Didier Drogba, Fernando Torres, Frank Lampard, Nicolas Anelka, Carlo Ancelotti Places: Moscow, Liverpool

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West Bromwich Albion v Wolverhampton Wanderers Live

But the former Republic of Ireland manager is faced with the task of improving the Midlanders' wretched away record which has seen them taste just one victory in 16 matches in the Premier League - a statistic which goes a long way to explaining why they are bottom of the division.



New Albion head coach Roy Hodgson takes charge for the first time since replacing the sacked Roberto Di Matteo.

The former Liverpool manager took over at Fulham in late 2007 with the London club in 19th place.

He lost six and drew one of his first eight games but Fulham survived on the last day of the season
Full-back Ronald Zubar is Wolves' only fresh injury doubt ahead of the Barclays Premier League derby clash with West Brom at the Hawthorns on Sunday.


Zubar suffered a swollen ankle during Wolves' 2-0 defeat against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium last weekend - a result which pushed them to the bottom of the table.

If Zubar is ruled out, then Kevin Foley is the obvious candidate to replace him.



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Chelsea v Everton Live

The Blues emerged victorious two years ago, claiming a 2-1 win, and defended their crown last term as they saw off Portsmouth.

Carlo Ancelotti will be hoping to make it a hat-trick of cup triumphs for the club and a fourth successful run through the competition in five years.

They must, however, negotiate their way past Premier League rivals Everton first, with the Toffees looking to end a 16-year wait for a major trophy.

Everton will again be without striker Louis Saha (hamstring) and midfielder Jack Rodwell who has only recently recovered from a groin injury.

Toffees manager David Moyes has no fresh injury concerns though.

The last time these 2 met it was a draw John Terry hit the crossbar before Didier Drogba scored a penalty after Tim Howard fouled Nicolas Anelka.

Everton struck the post through a Jack Rodwell header in the second half while home team defender Ashley Cole failed to convert a low cross from six yards.

Jermaine Beckford then headed a late equaliser as Chelsea missed the chance to return to the top of the table.



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Manchester United v Crawley Town live

Crawley midfielder Scott Neilson will miss the game having failed to recover from a foot injury.

Pablo Mills was rested for Tuesday's draw against Wrexham but is expected to return, while John Dempster and Josh Simpson.

United team news to follow.

Crawley boss Steve Evans: "I think that we are genuinely one of the teams that could possibly get a positive result there.

The Red Devils are on top of the league table and fans expect them to challenge for honors on three fronts including the FA Cup. With Wayne Rooney back to his best, manager Sir Alex Ferguson will be hoping to get his side into the business end of the FA Cup as a matter of course. Rooney might start this game, but Dimitar Berbatov will be rested as will several big names including Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes.



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Arsenal v Wolves Live Football

In all competitions, Arsenal have won their last 11 games against Wolves. In that spell, Arsenal have scored 29 goals and conceded just seven.

They are also unbeaten in their last 16 meetings while Wolves have won just eight times in 47 visits.

The Gunners' Premier League title bid took a blow last weekend when they threw away an early 4-0 lead at St James' Park to be held to a 4-4 draw, relinquishing two crucial points and missing out on a chance to further cut Manchester United's lead at the top of the table

Wolves have only won one of their six Premier League games away from home against teams currently in the top half of the table.

Wolves have drawn the joint-fewest matches in the Premier League this season (3).

52% of the goals Arsenal have conceded have come from set pieces, the highest proportion in the top division.

There have been five red cards in the last seven Premier League games involving Arsenal.

Andrey Arshavin has set up 11 goals in the Premier League this season, more than any other player.



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Sunderland v Tottenham live

Sunderland goalkeeper Craig Gordon should be fit despite withdrawing from the Scotland squad with a knee problem.

The Black Cats will assess midfielder Jordan Henderson, who missed England Under-21 duty because of injury.

With Chelsea not in action until Monday, victory on Wearside will take Tottenham into a top-four spot and provide a timely boost ahead of their Champions League trip to AC Milan.

Since that victory, in September 2001, Spurs have visited the Stadium of Light five times, losing three and drawing two.

Sunderland test Lee Cattermole (back) but Danny Welbeck, Fraizer Campbell and Michael Turner are all missing with knee problems.

Spurs, who face AC Milan in the Champions League next week, will test Rafael van der Vaart, who failed to emerge for the second half for the win over Bolton with a hamstring problem.

Spurs themselves are unbeaten in four games, but will travel north without injured midfielders Rafael van der Vaart (calf), Luka Modric (appendix) and Gareth Bale (back), while striker Peter Crouch is also in doubt.




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Liverpool v Wigan Live

Liverpool will be hoping to build on their great win against Chelsea and mount a serious challenge for a top four finish when they welcome Wigan this weekend

Liverpool are hopeful Steven Gerrard will recover from the groin problem that ruled him out of England duty.

Martin Kelly should feature despite an ankle injury but Martin Skrtel is doubtful with a thigh problem, and Jonjo Shelvey is out for three months.

Jamie Carragher should keep his place, regardless of whether Dalglish plays with two or three centre-backs, but it remains to be seen if winter signing Luis Suarez features in attack after a role as an unused substitute in the win at Chelsea.


Wigan defender Gary Caldwell could play with a mask to protect the cheekbone he fractured earlier this month.

Republic of Ireland midfielder James McCarthy, who missed international duty to rest his ankle, should be available.

Meanwhile Wigan scored a dramatic 4-3 win over Blackburn last week. Jason Roberts put Blackburn ahead early on, but James McCarthy equalized soon after. Hugo Rodallega and McCarthy then made it 3-1 for the Latics before Christophe Samba pulled one back for Blackburn. The Latics then took charge of the game as Ben Watson scored from the spot to make it 4-2 and even though David Dunn scored another goal from a penalty, it was too late for the Rovers. Manager Roberto Martinez was delighted with the spirit shown by his side. Conor Sammon, who was signed late on the transfer deadline day, could make his debut in this game.

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Manchester United v Manchester City Live

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli looks set to miss Saturday’s derby showdown with United at Old Trafford.
Balotelli has been sidelined by a knee injury since the end of December but first-team coach David Platt revealed earlier this week that the Italian could feature following an intensive rehabilitation programme that saw him visit the United States
Ferdinand has not recovered from the calf injury he sustained in the warm-up ahead of United's defeat at Wolves last week.

Evans played in that game but missed Northern Ireland's loss to Scotland on Wednesday with an ankle injury and is still sidelined.

"Rio Ferdinand got a calf injury last week. He will be out for a couple of weeks," said Sir Alex Ferguson.
It's 43 years since Manchester City were last crowned champions of England; how Sir Alex Ferguson's United would revel in trying City's patience for another year with victory at Old Trafford on Saturday.

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Sunderland v Tottenham Hotspur Live

Sunderland are hoping to close the gap in fifth place with a final victory over Tottenham Hotspur when the two teams meet in their next Premiership match on Saturday. The Black Cats slipped to seventh in the league table after a disappointing defeat to Stoke City in their last match. By Liverpool get back in form, manager Steve Bruce will realize that it is necessary to attach the consistent appearance if they are to secure qualification to the European League next season. Sunderland went into the match after the last gasp defeat at Stoke last weekend. The purpose of Kieran Richardson and Asamoah Gyan seems to have handed Sunderland three points in the Black Cats 2-1 in 10 minutes late game. But Robert Huth Stoke pulled level with seven minutes left before reaching the injury time winner to give his side three points. Tottenham on the other hand is the beneficiary of injury time goal by Niko Kranjcar comes off the bench to grab the winner against Bolton wanderers after Daniel Sturridge was canceled out in the middle of Rafael Van der Vaart penalty by second half. There are injury concerns for the Spurs with Van der Vaart and Luka Modric both doubtful for the game while Sunderland are without Lee Cattermole and Danny Welbeck

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Manchester United v Manchester City Live

Manchester United will hope to put a big dent in Manchester City's hopes of lifting the title by collecting three points when the two teams meet on Saturday. United suffered their first defeat this season after suffering a shock loss to Wolves last weekend. Nani gave States the lead early in the third minute but George Elokobi side pulled back to level terms before Kevin Doyle headed home the winner five minutes before half-time whistle. Manager Alex Ferguson was disappointed with the results and is hoping his side will bounce back from defeat when he looks remain four points above the table. The defeat does not prove to be costly for league leaders Chelsea losing to Arsenal could only manage a draw against Newcastle. Meanwhile Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is hoping to secure an important victory on Saturday that not only help his side secure three points against their arch rivals, but also breathe fresh air into their title hopes. The city has lost five of last six games against United before this season before holding out in the absence of reconciliation in the City of Manchester Stadium. In Mancini put the emphasis on avoiding defeat against title challenger, City, again expected to line up defensively this weekend. watch Manchester United vs Manchester City live

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Hands up all those who remember Iffy Udeze? No? Didn't think so.The Nigerian's arrival was WBA's first foray into the transferwindow since their arrival in the Barclays Premier League. Sadly forIffy, he lived up to his name.The only point of note about him was his touchline ruck with thenboss Gary Megson at Southampton. His only appearance these days is in'All-time worst XI' on supporters' message-board forums. It was aninauspicious start for the Hawthorns' hierarchy.Now, before I embark on the main point of this week's Midlander, canI just say that I would be marked down as a raging hypocrite if Idismantled that which I praised earlier this season. Pick of the mix: Youssouf Mulumbu has made a good contribution since joining West Brom for ?275,000 in 2009There is a lot to admire at the club. The academy appears to be more healthily-stocked than it has been for years.The director of football role, managed by Dan Ashworth, seems to beworking more effectively in B71 than anywhere else - mainly because theowner is committed to the idea.Yet I can't help but feel that when the window opens, a gust of windblows in and the players' reports are blown to all four corners,Baggies' officials running hither and thither in a desperate chase.Let's look at the evidence.In the first window, against a backdrop of political in-fightingbetween the chairman and manager, Udeze was the only arrival. Well,Spanish defender Roberto Rios would have turned up, had he not decidedthat retirement was a preferable alternative.After West Brom's first adventure ended in tears, Bryan Robson wasin charge during the year of the 'Great Escape.' On this occasion,their efforts bore reward.Without the arrival of Kieron Richardson - which was probably downto Robson's relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson more than anything else- there would have been no escape, 'great' or otherwise.To supplement Richardson, Kevin Campbell's presence was a welcomeand respected voice in the dressing-room. Richard Chaplow also came for?1.5m. The midfielder's career never really got started at the Hawthornsbut the majority of that money was re-couped. A failure of sorts, butno-one shouted up that it was a bad purchase at the time, if memoryserves.   More from Neil Moxley... The Midlander: Blues must stand by McLeish... the glue holding it together28/01/11 The Midlander: Villa fans don't doubt 64-carat owner Lerner... he DOES care19/01/11 The Midlander: Any more of this and Villa will slide out of the trapdoor06/01/11 The Midlander: Winter of discontent beckons for Birmingham City16/12/10 The Midlander: Gerard Houllier is left fighting a losing battle after his own goal at Anfield10/12/10 The Midlander: Carling Cup win would be FAN-tastic but try telling McLeish02/12/10 The Midlander: Nigel Clough may be the son of Brian but he's his own man25/11/10 THE MIDLANDER: Forget United... England's real academy is at Villa18/11/10 VIEW FULL ARCHIVE So, West Brom were successful in the window, adding at least twoplayers who made a difference, and they stayed up, albeit by the skinof their teeth. The season following 'Survival Sunday' was a classic,though.Slovakian international Jan Kozak (Artmedia Bratislava) is slightlyless memorable than Williams Martinez. (Defensor Sporting - Uruguay,since you ask) Nigel Quashie completed his entrance into the quiz books by managingto add West Brom to the list of clubs he has been relegated with aftera ?1.2m move. But most interesting on that occasion are the ones thatgot away.Rob Earnshaw was sold for Norwich for ?3.5m. Geoff Horsfield shippedout on loan to Sheffield United. Moreover, there were deals to be donefor Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink and Ugo Ehiogu that foundered at the finalhurdle.Why? Well the picture is murky but if you speak to the formermanager in a quiet moment, he will point to that moment as thebeginning of the end for him. So, after an up and down couple of yearswe come to Tony Mowbray's shot at trying to improve matters.Jay Simpson arrived with a bang from Arsenal and left with awhimper. Juan Carlos Mensenguez (Argentina, since you ask) did likewisebefore disappearing from view altogether.The jury remains out on Marc-Antoine Fortune - his second goal thisseason against Wigan Athletic on Tuesday night isn't overwhelmingevidence of his success, I'm afraid.But you have to concede that out of all the work the club has donethe ?275,000 spent on Youssouf Mulumbu is the pick of them. Fair enough. New arrival: But only time will tell if Carlos Vela can make an impact at the Hawthorns after his January switchAnd so we come to the closure of this window. Carlos Vela fromArsenal is the one who has arrived. First-class pedigree. Only timewill tell which list he will be added to. Moreover, is it sufficient? Again there are tales of those who got away. Chelsea's Jeffrey Brumaand Daniel Sturridge. And a link to an unproven Cameroon internationalat Hamburg, Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting.I'm not, you will note, criticising last year's summer work. Therehas also been transfer activity in the past that has reaped huge reward- such as Curtis Davies, Jason Koumas and Diomansy Kamara. (Themuch-maligned Robson managed to turn a huge profit on those three.) Other successes - like Peter Odemwingie - who pound-for-pound couldturn out to be the most valuable forward in the Barclays Premier Leaguecome May, was little short of a masterstroke.It is a difficult balancing act. In mid-December, when transferwindow plans were probably being formulated, who was to know thatdefeat at Villa Park would precipitate a slump in form of such severitythat West Brom are now, very nervously, looking over their shoulders? One that got away: Will West Brom end up regretting not signing players such as Daniel Sturridge in January?Having said that, they also looked a far more healthy prospect forany would-be arrivals. West Brom's hierarchy cannot have it both ways.They can't say it is difficult to attract players to a struggling club- they weren't at the time.However, January is a moveable feast. Stories emerge every day aboutlinks being made, moves falling through and all the rest of it. I wouldestimate that around one-tenth of the calls between clubs are reported.But the facts of the matter are these. After nine matches, West Bromwere sitting in sixth position with 15 points to their credit.After another 15 matches, they have collected just 11 points. Idon't need to point out to anyone, but I'm going to have to - that'srelegation form.I really hope I'm wrong. But it's increasingly looking like the twoBlack Country derbies are now of such magnitude that they will eithersave West Brom's season and demote Wolves, or else give Mick McCarthy alate shot at redemption.And I wonder, if the latter turns out to be the case, whether theBaggies will look back on this - somewhat forlornly - as another windowof missed opportunity. West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie in race to be fit to face Manchester City West Brom outcast Roman Bednar joins Ankaragucu on loan until the end of the season West Bromwich 2 Wigan 2: Fortune's late equaliser earns Baggies share of the spoils  Explore more:People: Kieron Richardson, Alex Ferguson, Tony Mowbray, Mick McCarthy, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Jay Simpson, Ugo Ehiogu, Gary Megson, Carlos Vela, Bryan Robson Places: Norwich, Argentina, Cameroon

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West Ham v Birmingham Watch It Live

The club signed the Republic of Ireland international last weekend on a four and a half year deal though both the parties can walk away from the contract should the Hammers get relegated this season. With his side boasting of the third worst attack in the league, manager Avram Grant will be hoping that Keane’s arrival will spark an upturn in form for his side.


West Ham were unlucky not to have collected all three points from their game against Everton. Jonathan Spector had given them a first half lead and though Diniyar Bilyaletdinov managed to equalize, West Ham were back in front through Frederic Piquionne.

The FA Cup might trail some way behind Barclays Premier League survival in West Ham's list of priorities, but it has certainly helped to re-ignite Victor Obinna. Three days after hitting a hat-trick in the fourth-round win over Nottingham Forest, a striker who only had one League goal to his name before this match was right in form to hit another two. Victory lifted Avram Grant's team off the foot of the table and dragged Blackpool deeper into trouble. Best foot forward: Robbie Keane cracks in his first goal for West Ham The in-form Nigeria striker stole the show at Bloomfield Road on a night when all eyes were meant to be on the new arrivals and one man who went nowhere. Charlie Adam, returning perhaps somewhat reluctantly to duty after seeing his hopes of a move to Liverpool or Tottenham dashed, was on the scoresheet in bizarre circumstances. Robbie Keane also marked his West Ham debut with a well-deserved goal. But they were upstaged by Obinna who more than made up for his sending-off in the Carling Cup semi-final against Birmingham last month. You're Keane! New West Ham striker Robbie (left) scored on his debut 'He wasn't very happy with the red card but he's responded well,' said Grant who threw his scarf into the away supporters at the end. Goalkeeper Robert Green appeared to give a less friendly, one-fingered gesture towards the Blackpool fans. Grant added: 'It's not easy to come to the Premier League from other countries and he hasn't played much in the last year. But he did well and I hope it continues. Match factsBLACKPOOL (4-3-3): Kingson 5; Eardley 5, Baptiste 6, Cathcart 4 (Evatt 46min, 5), Carney 6; Vaughan 6, Adam 6, Reid 7 (Harewood 60, 5); Taylor-Fletcher 6, Campbell 5, Varney 6 (Beattie 61, 5).Subs not used: Rachubka, Southern,Grandin, Puncheon.WEST HAM UNITED (4-4-2): Green 6;Jacobsen 6, Tomkins 5, Gabbidon 6(Reid 34, 6), Bridge 7; O'Neil 6, Noble 6,Parker 7, Obinna 8 (Boa Morte, 83);Piquionne 6, Keane 7 (Kovac, 84).Subs not used: Cole, Sears, Ba, Boffin.Man of the match: Victor Obinna.Referee: Stuart Attwell 6.'It was a very important win for us.I've been confident of staying up since the beginning of the season andnow we're into the final third.'Grant's side took the game to Blackpool from the start and were rewarded with a goal in the 24th minute. It summed up a wretched first half for Craig Cathcart who was tormented by Obinna as he twisted past him on the edge of the penalty box before turning inside to set up a left-foot shot from a difficult angle. Goalkeeper Roger Kingson appeared to have the Nigerian's low effort covered as he went down on one knee at his near post but succeeded only in scooping it into the back of his own net. It was a poor goal for Kingson to concede but no less than the Hammers deserved after a high-octane start that nullified Blackpool's attacking threat. A rare foray 12 minutes before half-time did inflict some damage on Grant's side, however, with Danny Gabbidon having to go off injured and central defensive partner James Tomkins only returning after treatment. Off the mark: Blackpool keeper Richard Kingson can't prevent Victor Obinna (not pictured) from hitting the first of his two goalsIt was Tomkins' sliced clearance thatgave debutant Andy Reid the chance to force Robert Green into his onlyreal save of the half, back-pedalling to tip over the Irishman'scurling attempt. But West Ham doubled their lead from Mark Noble's free kick in the 37th minute. Obinna saw his low shot and follow-up effort well saved by Kingson, but the loose ball looped towards Keane who reacted faster than any of the three defenders around him to stab home.  Blackpool were back in it thanks to a freakish goal five minutes later. There appeared to be little danger when the usually reliable Adam scuffed his corner from the right, but Frederic Piquionne missed the ball completely as it rolled under his foot at the near post and Green and Mark Noble could not keep it from creeping over the line. However, it took less than two minutes for West Ham to restore their two-goal advantage. Parker slipped the ball to Obinna 25 yards from goal and he was given too much time and space to line up a fantastic left-foot effort that flew past Kingson into the top corner. Holloway sent on Beattie and Marlon Harewood in the second half, but the nearest Blackpool came to a goal was Neal Eardley's free kick against the bar and a fluffed clearance from Green that saw the ball bobble over his foot and almost into an empty goal. It means Blackpool have lost six of their last seven League games, but Holloway said: 'I'm still proud of my lads. 'What could have gone wrong did. The goalie should have saved Obinna's first goal and that knocked the stuffing out of us. But his second was probably one of the goals of the season. Unstoppable.'  Holloway: Adam will get his big move away from Blackpool eventuallyMcCarthy rejects ?1m to walk away from West Ham after shocking stintPREMIER LEAGUE: All of Wednesday's action as it happenedAll the latest Blackpool news,

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Tottenham v Bolton Watch It Live

Victories over Chelsea and Arsenal had given Tottenham the hope that they could finally break their poor away record against the big four teams but defensive errors meant that it was Manchester United who secured a comfortable victory in the end.

Mean while Robbie Keane has joined West Ham United on loan until the end of the season with the transfer becoming permanent for an undisclosed fee should Avram Grant's side retain its Premier League status.

The Republic of Ireland captain has made 62 appearances and scored 15 goals since rejoining the Club from Liverpool in February 2009 and spent the second half of last season on loan at Celtic.



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Stoke vSunderland Watch it Live

Stoke City will welcome Steve Bruce Sunderland at the Britannia Stadium in what had to fight hard and entertaining game because both teams have eyes in the place of Europe at the end of the season. Sunderland and Stoke both make some good players in the January transfer window and capable of taking points on Saturday Meanwhile, Sunderland also started well under new boss Steve Bruce. The Black Cats lose at Chelsea, but good to attack with Kenwyne Jones played a major role. Last week they beat Blackburn 2-1, thanks to goals from Jones. The Black Cats won even after the initial attack Gael Givet's given Rovers the lead 1-0.


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Everton v Chelsea

With Steven Pienaar suspended following his red card in Saturday’s Merseyside derby and Marouane Fellaini injured, David Moyes will have to rearrange his midfield and that could see a first start of the season for Mikel Arteta.

Tony Hibbert, Dan Gosling and Phil Jagielka are still missing. Everton are the only side not to lose at Chelsea so far this season, forcing a 3-3 draw there in December.

Chelsea could be unchanged from the side that beat Arsenal 2-0, particularly as John Terry has been given the all-clear after suffering a dead-leg, but Carlo Ancelotti could consider starting with Salomon Kalou and Joe Cole. Juliano Belletti, Michael Essien and Jose Bosingwa are all sidelined.

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Kenny Dalglish pointed thefinger at referee Phil Dowd

Kenny Dalglish pointed thefinger at referee Phil Dowdafter his Anfieldhomecoming ended indisappointment yesterday. Dalglish's first home game ofhis return as Liverpoolmanager brought a drawwith Everton to leave himstill looking for his first winafter three games back incharge. The home side were a goalup at half-time butultimately needed a DirkKuyt penalty to salvage adraw after two Everton goalsin the first six minutes of thesecond period. Unimpressed: Kenny Dalglish wasn't happy with Phil Dowd's displayDalglish claimed the visitorsshould not have beenawarded the corner that ledto Sylvain Distin's equaliserand that Liverpool defenderMartin Kelly was fouled inthe build-up to the JermaineBeckford goal that put DavidMoyes' team ahead. Dalglish said: 'The first goalshould have been a goal kickand not a corner. Even if Ihad not got lenses in I couldhave seen that.'For the second one, MartinKelly got battered and thenwe got turned on the edgeof the box when he wasabout to clear it. Maybe onanother day you would getthose decisions given in yourfavour.'But at this moment in timethere is not a great deal ofgood fortune going our way. 'But it's a great credit to theplayers that they continue totap away at the door and totry and get better luck. Theharder they try the sooner itwill come.' Animated: Kenny Dalglish (right) and assistant coach Sammy Lee (left)Everton manager Moyessaid: 'I am disappointed wedidn't take all three pointsafter the second halfperformance but I amdelighted we went in athalf-time only 1-0 down.'Liverpool had been thebetter team in the first halfand won all the duels so itneeded a word to correct itat half-time. 'So we have taken a drawfrom a game where mostpeople favoured Liverpool.'At 2-1 up I thought we maygo on and get a third.'I know Liverpool weremissing two (Steven Gerrardand Jamie Carragher) but itis different for a club likeEverton, who have a muchsmaller squad.' Liverpool 2 Everton 2: Kuyt spot-kick salvages point on King Kenny's Anfield returnLiverpool are better than results suggest, insists Dalglish after drawKenny Dalglish: We can't live on past glories for ever at Liverpool


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Tottenham v Manchester United

Spurs manager Harry Redknapp has ruled out David Beckham playing against his old club Manchester United this weekend - because the midfielder isn't

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Beckham has been training with the north London side this week ahead of their top-of-the-table clash with United at White Hart Lane this Sunday.

There are still doubts surrounding the deal with Beckham's parent club Los Angeles Galaxy, and whether the former England captain is eligible to play in competitive matches during his two-month stint on these shores.

But, either way, Redknapp has ruled out playing him against his former club because the 35-year-old is not up to speed yet.



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Birmingham v Aston Villa

Points will be at a premium on Sunday when Birmingham host Aston Villa at St Andrews in the Second City derby.

Gerard Houllier's Aston Villa are languishing in the English Premier League relegation zone with just 21 points from as many games, although in their most recent match they enjoyed a 3-1 away win over Sheffield United on Saturday to book a spot in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

Their league form, however, has been woeful in recent weeks and they have to go back to December 11 to find their last win.

The on-loan Tottenham right-back believes Villa will climb out of the drop zone to safety.

He said: "I don't think Villa will be in a relegation battle at the end of the season.

"The Premier League is tight and with the dressing room we have got I think there are the players to get out of it.

"I went to the Sunderland game before the one I played in against Sheffield United and some of the play that they showed was great.


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Liverpool v Everton

Kenny Dalglish will return to the dugout for his first home game since being restored to the helm against Everton on Sunday - the team his last Anfield clash was against 20 years ago.

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Supporters are always vocal and passionate about every Merseyside Derby, but fans are expected to raise the roof as the King walks out of the tunnel and takes his place on the touchline.

Speaking about the upcoming derby, former Red Alan Hansen said: "I expect the atmosphere against Everton to be absolutely phenomenal, it'll be some game!"

Liverpool were unable to secure city bragging rights the last time the two sides met back in October. Everton comfortably won 2-0 in what was then manager Roy Hodgson's derby debut.

Many ex-Liverpool legends and footballing stars have spoken out about the recent appointment of Dalglish and the Scot will be looking for a clear win at Anfield to back up the praise he has been receiving.

But no doubt Dalglish will instruct his team to watch out for the talent of in-form Everton youngster Seamus Coleman. The right-sided Irish player is an emerging talent and David Moyes has rewarded his form of late with a regular starting position. Two goals and one assist in his last four matches have impressed both the Everton boss and the Goodison fans.

Liverpool and Everton have taken part in 97 Derby games at Anfield, with the Reds winning 40, losing 24 and drawing 33.

144 goals have been scored against Everton on home turf and Dalglish will be hoping star striker Fernando Torres will add to that tally.

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West Ham v Arsenal.

WEST Ham loan recruit Wayne Bridge says the team is good enough to start rising away from the Premier League relegation zone.

The former England international joined the Hammers until the end of the season and said he was not worried by their current status as the league’s bottom club.

“There is a lot of quality here and I know we can move up the table,” he said. “The first half on Tuesday was great. There should have been more goals and then the team came back with ten men. If we play like that every week then we’ll be fine.”

Bridge, 30, has had a frustrating season with Manchester City, making just a handful of league appearances and being overtaken by a host of new signings.


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Kenny Dalglish to Help Torres Kick Start His Season

Kenny Dalglish will offer Fernando Torres full access to his wealth of knowledge in an attempt to revive the ailing striker's form.When Liverpool supporters spend idle hours choosing the club's definitive dream team, many select Dalglish as a partner for Torres in the belief that an avalanche of opportunities would be created and scored.Having struggled so badly during Liverpool's bleak midwinter, Torres could do with some inspiration and the return of Dalglish might just be a catalyst for an upturn in his fortunes. As Ian Rush would testify, Liverpool No 9s flourish in the presence of King Kenny. Out of form: Fernando Torres is experiencing a similar lull to one his new manager did during his playing daysFew understand forward play better than Liverpool's greatest player and he will leave no stone unturned to ensure his striker can start producing the thrilling performances which were once the norm.Significantly, though, Dalglish - who takes his side to Blackpool for a re-arranged Barclays Premier League clash on Wednesday night - can also empathise with the problems Torres is having.The Spaniard is obviously vexed by his return of one goal against Bolton since November 10 but it is nothing compared with the 22 games without scoring that Dalglish suffered during his playing days as part of a side that had only just won the European Cup. There was also a 17-game drought at the start of the 1982-83 campaign, so it is little wonder Dalglish sports a telling smile when he is asked for his thoughts on where Torres has been going wrong. Advise: Dalglish has vowed to use his past experience to help Torres shake off his poor form'Someone asked me if I had a magic wand for Fernando,' said Dalglish. 'I said I don't need one, he has got one himself. He might lack a little bit of confidence but he is still a top goalscorer and someone everybody fears when he goes on to the pitch. I went through a worse spell than that. King Kenny speaks from experience For Fernando Torres there is perhaps no-one better to turn to for advice about being a Kop idol out of form than Kenny Dalglish. The Scot's longest run without a goal came 26 years ago when he went a marathon 22 matches without scoring. After notching in a 3-3 draw with Luton on September 4, 1984, King Kenny had to wait until January 19, 1985 before finding the back of the net again, in the 4-0 trouncing of Norwich. 'I can pass on advice and I will try and help him in any way, shape or form, but, as I say, it's the same for all the players. We've got to try and help each other. 'We've got to have respect and believe in what we're doing and carry that on to the pitch. We have got to continue working as hard as we possibly can to turn it around.' The irony is that Dalglish predicted something like this might happen. In a chapter from his recently published memoirs, the 59-year-old raised concerns about Torres. 'His summers have been filled with Euro 2008, the Confederations Cup in 2009 and the World Cup in 2010,' he wrote. 'Those demands have taken a toll. Fernando is a thoroughbred footballer and nobody would exhaust a race horse like that.' If Dalglish is to achieve only one thing during his six-month stint in charge at Anfield, many fans would happily accept it to be coaxing Torres back to the form that, until recently, made him the most feared striker in the Premier League. Buck the trend: Torres' only noteworthy performance can in the win over ChelseaApart from one sublime display against Chelsea in November, Torres has been struggling and his poor body language ensured press conferences rarely went by without Roy Hodgson being asked what he felt was wrong with the Spaniard.After a run of one goal in eight games many are now wondering whether Dalglish called it right in My Liverpool Home is the 26-year-old burnt out? Fear: Ian Holloway is wary of the wounded Liverpool animalBut heading into the fixture at Bloomfield Road, Dalglish has allayed such fears and was encouraged by the hard work Torres put in at Old Trafford on Sunday.'If he bangs a couple in I'll be looking up to him,' said Dalglish. 'It's all about relationships between players and staff, and what they can get out of each other. I've got fantastic respect for Fernando, not only as a footballer but also as a person.'Meanwhile, Blackpool boss Ian Holloway fears Dalglish's return could end in failure and rejection. Citing the example of Newcastle favourite Alan Shearer, who was not offered the manager's job on a permanent basis after failing to save his hometown club from relegation, Holloway said he hopes Dalglish does not come to regret his decision.'To come back into it after 10 years is a big step,' said Holloway. 'I hope they get it right because Kenny deserves to not ruin what he's got with the fans and football fans can be fickle. He can't carry the can for all this. It will take time. 'I don't see him as being the great golden saviour. I just see him as someone Liverpool fans trust at a time when they've lost faith.'  


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FA Cup 4th Round Draw

Manchester United face a trip to League One Southampton in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

Holders Chelsea will have a testing game at Everton after hammering seven past Ipswich, while Fulham will host Tottenham in an all-Premier League tie.

The winner of the third-round replay between Arsenal and Leeds will entertain Huddersfield.

Stevenage knocked out Newcastle in a third round upset and have been drawn at home to Reading, who beat West Brom.

Southampton have been handed the glamorous tie against Premier League leaders Manchester United as reward for beating top-flight Blackpool 2-0 on Saturday.

The game against the Old Trafford club is a repeat of the 1976 FA Cup final, when Saints emerged 1-0 victors, although United beat the south coast outfit 3-0 when they met in the third round of the competition in January 2009.

League Two Burton Albion stunned Middlesbrough to make it into the last 32 and face another Championship side in Burnley in the next round, with the game taking place at Turf Moor.

League One Notts County won at top-flight Sunderland to secure their progress and will be at home in the fourth round against either Leicester or Manchester City.

FA Cup fourth round draw:

Torquay v Crawley Town or Derby
Watford v Brighton
Bolton v Wigan
Arsenal or Leeds v Huddersfield
Fulham v Tottenham
Everton v Chelsea
Southampton v Manchester United
Swansea v Leyton Orient
Burnley v Burton
Birmingham v Coventry
Doncaster Rovers or Wolves v Stoke or Cardiff
Notts County v Leicester or Man City
Stevenage v Reading
Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers
West Ham v Nottingham Forest
Sheffield Wednesday v Wycombe or Hereford

Ties to be played over the weekend of 29 and 30 January

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Liverpool Sack Roy Hodgson

Liverpool FC confirmed today that manager Roy Hodgson has left the club by mutual consent.

Principal Owner John Henry commented: "We are grateful for Roy's efforts over the past six months, but both parties thought it in the best interests of the club that he stand down from his position as team manager. We wish him all the best for the future."

Roy Hodgson said: "Being asked to manage Liverpool Football Club was a great privilege. Any manager would be honoured to manage a club with such an incredible history, such embedded tradition and such an amazing set of fans. Liverpool is one of the great clubs in world football. I have, however, found the last few months some of the most challenging of my career. I am very sad not to have been able to put my stamp on the squad, to be given the time to bring new players into the club in this transfer window and to have been able to be part of the rebuilding process at Liverpool. The club has some great, world-class players, with whom it has been a pleasure to work and I wish the entire squad well for the rest of the season. I thank those with whom I have built up a close working relationship at the club for their loyalty and support during very testing times, and finally of course to the Liverpool fans, your passion and dedication to the club will see Liverpool at the top of the game once more."

Club legend Kenny Dalglish will assume control of team matters for Sunday's third round FA Cup tie against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Henry added: "We are delighted that Kenny Dalglish has agreed to step in and manage the team for Sunday's FA Cup tie at Old Trafford and for the remainder of the season.

"Kenny was not just a legendary footballer, he was the third of our three most successful managers - three giants. We are extraordinarily fortunate and grateful that he has decided to step in during the middle of this season."

Chairman Tom Werner said: "No one who cares for this great club has been happy with the way this season has unfolded and we have examined options and considered at length what is best for us going forward. Kenny will bring considerable experience to the position and provide management and leadership for the rest of the season."

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Leicester v Manchester City

Leicester boss Sven-Goran Eriksson spent the 2007-08 season at the helm of Premier League title chasers City and the former England coach will also renew acquaintances with Roberto Mancini at the third-round clash.

The current City boss played under Eriksson at both Sampdoria and Lazio before beginning his coaching career alongside the Swede and the former Italy striker even finished his playing career with a short-term stint at Leicester.

The last meeting between the two sides in the competition came in 2003-04 when Man City won 3-1 at the Walkers Stadium after a draw at the City of Manchester Stadium.

Man City have won three and lost none of their last six away games against Leicester City.

PrintKyle Naughton could be a full-time Leicester player by the time Manchester City visit in the FA Cup on Sunday.

The Foxes are locked in talks with Tottenham as they look to complete a permanent move for the 22-year-old, whose loan deal has expired.

Fellow on-loan full-back Greg Cunningham has returned to Manchester City to start his rehabilitation after suffering a broken leg at Hull last weekend

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Manchester United v Liverpool

Sir Alex Ferguson is prepared to go to war with Wayne Rooney again... if it is necessary to protect the striker.

The Manchester United forward is desperate to face his old rivals Liverpool in the FA Cup on Sunday - and he is winning the race to be fit for the showdown. But Ferguson will not risk his star player in a competition that is third on the list of Old Trafford priorities, no matter what the motivation for Rooney.

Even though the player could by then have recovered from an ankle injury that kept him out of the midweek victory over Stoke, the United boss will not repeat the mistake of rushing the player back too quickly.

He did that last season when Rooney injured his ankle against Chelsea and was brought back almost immediately for a Champions League tie with Bayern Munich, only to aggravate the injury



The stand-out tie at Old Trafford will be the ninth post-war meeting between Manchester United and Liverpool in the competition, with the Red Devils victorious in seven of the previous eight. However, the last time they met, in a fifth-round tie in 2006, seven-time Cup winners Liverpool recorded their first FA Cup win over United in 85 years courtesy of a single Peter Crouch goal.

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Arsenal v Leeds

Leeds United's FA Cup 3rd Round clash with Arsenal will take place on Saturday, January 8, with a 12.45pm kick off.



Leeds chairman Ken Bates has insisted that Arsenal will be the only team under pressure when the clubs contest their FA Cup third-round tie at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
Bates is convinced that his Championship promotion contenders will have the advantage of being able to play with a carefree attitude when they face a team aiming to win the Premier League thanks to their status as underdogs.

Meanwhile Leeds boss Simon Grayson will be hoping his side can bounce back from a string of draws in the Championship and nick this one
Former Leeds United striker Peter Lorimer has played down the prospects of a second successive FA Cup Third Round upset against Arsenal on Saturday, saying that promotion to the Premier League is a priority for the club.


Will Arsene Wenger take this competition seriously this year
with the Gunners in the title race,still in the CL and in the Carling Cup semi final?

Can Simon Grayson's team cause a repeat of last season when they famously knocked out Man Utd?

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