Portsmouth manager Paul Hart has moved quickly to deny reports linking him with a swoop for the former Netherlands international Edgar Davids. Hart has also reiterated that he is not interested in bringing Amr Zaki, who had a spell on loan with Wigan Athletic last season, to Fratton Park and has also ruled out a swoop for Algerian striker Raffik Djebbour. Leicester…

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is not worried that Wednesday night's Champions League tie against CSKA Moscow will be played on an artificial pitch. Indeed, Ferguson believes the Luzhniki Stadium surface will suit his own team's passing style. He said in the build-up to the game:"We've analysed CSKA Moscow quite a lot in the last couple of weeks. It's quite…

Everton manager David Moyes has blasted the decision that forces his team to play three games in six days. The Toffees face Benfica in the Europa League on Thursday and Bolton Wanderers on the Premier League on Sunday before encountering Tottenham Hotspur in the fourth round of the Carling Cup 48 hours later. In contrast, Arsenal play Liverpool in the Carling Cup…

Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti is refusing to under-estimate Atletico Madrid even though the Spanish side have endured a poor start to the season. The Blues face Atletico on Wednesday having beaten FC Porto and Apoel Nicosia 1-0 in their first two European ties of the season. In contrast the Spanish side have taken only one point from their first two Champions League…

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger rued his side's late lapse as the Gunners were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw in their latest Champions League clash at AZ Alkmaar. The Gunners remain in charge of Group H and seem certain to qualify for the last 16 of the competition but had to settle for a point against the Dutch side when…

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez remains convinced his side can reach the last 16 of the Champions League even after Tuesday's 2-1 home defeat to Lyon. It was the Reds' fourth successive loss in all competitions and piled the pressure on the beleaguered Benitez. Liverpool are now third in Group E and must travel to Lyon next month for their next group game…

Under-fire Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has revealed that Steven Gerrard suffered a recurrence of his groin injury in the first half of Tuesday's Champions League defeat to Lyon. The Reds captain will have tests on the problem on Wednesday after limping out of the Anfield action after only 25 minutes. Gerrard had missed England's 3-0 win against Belarus last week and Liverpool's…

South Africa international Steven Pienaar does not think he will be fit enough to feature in Thursday's Europa League clash against Benfica. Pienaar has been sidelined since suffering a knee injury in last month's 1-0 win at Portsmouth, missing the games against BATE Borisov, Stoke City and Wolves. He told the Toffees' official website:"I didn't expect it to be this sore.…

Edwin van der Sar and Sir Alex Ferguson have come out in defence of Rio Ferdinand and believes it is only a matter of time before he gets back to his dominant best. Rio Ferdinand has been under fire in the media, following some high profile mistakes and the Press have been quick to jump on his back and question…

Stoke City defender Robert Huth is waiting to see what punishment the Football Association hand him after accepting a charge of violent conduct. The German appeared to lash out at West Ham United defender Matthew Upson as the two men waited in the penalty area for a free-kick during Saturday's game between the two teams. A statement on the Potters' official website…