Wenger looks to positives

Date: 30th August 2009 at 10:40 am | Written by
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Arsene Wenger remains convinced that his Arsenal side has the spirit to bounce back from what he described as a 'frustrating' 2-1 defeat at Manchester United. The Frenchman was sent to the stands in stoppage time after Robin van Persie's late …

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Fergie backs referee Dean

Date: 30th August 2009 at 10:38 am | Written by
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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson refused to concede that Arsenal should have been awarded a penalty in Saturday evening's thrilling 2-1 victory for his side at Old Trafford. The Gunners were furious when referee Mike Dean refused to rule that …

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Kightly closing in on a return

Date: 30th August 2009 at 10:36 am | Written by
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Talented Wolves winger Michael Kightly is hopeful of getting his season underway straight after the international break, having missed the opening games with a foot injury. The 23-year-old underwent surgery during the summer, but is delighted that he is finally closing …

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Pulis praises Kitson backing

Date: 30th August 2009 at 10:35 am | Written by
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Stoke City striker Dave Kitson took the plaudits after scoring the only goal of the game in the 1-0 victory over Sunderland at the Britannia Stadium. The 29-year-old former Reading frontman has struggled to adapt to life in the Potteries over …

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Brown ready for Turner fight

Date: 30th August 2009 at 10:33 am | Written by
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Hull City boss Phil Brown was again forced to talk about Michael Turner's future at the club following a 1-1 draw against Wolves at Molineux. The centre-back is being tracked by several other Premier League clubs and Brown is bracing himself …

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Reds spirit pleases Benitez

Date: 30th August 2009 at 10:32 am | Written by
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Boss Rafa Benitez was delighted to see his Liverpool side get back to winning ways with a 3-2 victory at ten-man Bolton Wanderers. The Reds, who were beaten 3-1 at home by Aston Villa last Monday, were twice behind to the …

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Clarets show pleases Coyle

Date: 30th August 2009 at 10:31 am | Written by
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Burnley boss Owen Coyle was determined to take the positives from a 3-0 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The Clarets held out until the stroke of half-time against the Premier League favourites, while the visitors also spurned a couple of …

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Ancelotti hails Blues display

Date: 30th August 2009 at 10:30 am | Written by
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Chelsea head coach Carlo Ancelotti was pleased with his side's performance in a comprehensive 3-0 home victory over Burnley. The win made it four out of four for the Blues so far this season, with Ancelotti feeling that his side are …

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Davis dismissal riles Megson

Date: 30th August 2009 at 10:29 am | Written by
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Bolton Wanderers boss Gary Megson felt that the red card shown to Sean Davis was the crucial moment in his side's 3-2 home defeat at the hands of Liverpool. Midfielder Davis was sent off nine minutes into the second half at …

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Sheva opts for Ukraine return

Date: 30th August 2009 at 10:28 am | Written by
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Andriy Shevchenko has ended his unhappy three-year stay at Chelsea by agreeing to sign for Dinamo Kiev. The 32-year-old Ukraine international returns to his homeland after penning a two-year contract with Dinamo. Shevchenko scored only four goals in 30 Premier League games …

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