In the first few weeks of the Premier League fans often become embroiled in the excitement it brings, the breathless updates begin again and fans often amuse themselves with preposterous talk of a European finish for their club. The thrills and spills of English football are of course what make it so beautiful; the fluctuation from elation to disappointment so …

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Manchester United have included Owen Hargreaves in their 25-man squad eligible to play in the Premier League this season.

United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has decided to take a gamble on naming the England midfielder in the squad, which had to be submitted by 5pm on Wednesday.

The 29-year-old midfielder …

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West Ham United have completed the signing of defender Lars Jacobsen from Blackburn Rovers following Premier League ratification.

The Hammers agreed a deal to sign the Denmark international ahead of Tuesday's transfer deadline and Jacobsen has now been given permission to join the Upton Park …

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So the clock struck 6, and with the closing of the transfer window there was closure on Manuel Almunia’s immediate future at Arsenal. Not because he has redeemed himself with heroic displays that would make Peter Schmeichel quiver, but because his team failed in their attempts to secure the services of Mark Schwarzer.

Part of the …

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Rio Ferdinand will make his comeback for Manchester United reserves against Oldham on Wednesday night.

Ferdinand has been out of action since picking up a knee ligament injury on the eve of England's World Cup campaign.

The 31-year-old defender missed the tournament in South Africa after being injured in the first training session at their Rustenburg …

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As revolutions go, the metamorphosis of Liverpool under Roy Hodgson has been more measured and considered, than rapid and sudden.

You would expect nothing less from veteran coach Hodgson, who has built a respected reputation around the globe for his deft hand in the

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Football transfers occasionally have the capacity to surprise pundits and fans alike. In the Premier League this summer the transfer of Bebe to Manchester United was especially odd.

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Everton have allowed defender Joseph Yobo to join Fenerbahce on a season-long loan.

The Nigeria international captain was one of the longest serving players at Goodison Park but had seen starting opportunities become limited in recent seasons.

The 29-year-old joined the Toffees in 2002 but found himself behind Phil Jagielka and Sylvain Distin in the pecking order last season and made just 17 league appearances.

Yobo could join the Turkish club …

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Tottenham have signed Rafael van der Vaart after the Premier League ratified their deadline day swoop for the Real Madrid midfielder.

The north London club made an late move to sign the Netherlands international on Tuesday afternoon after manager Harry Redknapp learned of his potential availability.

Spurs were left in limbo while the league …

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Jack Wilshere will not be playing in the upcoming European Championship qualifiers against Bulgaria and Switzerland this week. Instead, Wilshere has returned to the under-21s, much to the apparent anger of fans across the land.

A number of factors have contributed to this sudden urge to promote a relatively young and inexperienced player into the senior squad. Firstly the players own …

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