"Don't Write United Off" - Rooney

Despite a frustrating start to the Premier League this season, Wayne Rooney has warned that no one should write off Manchester United as he believes the team will turn out to be successful under the leadership of Louis van Gaal.

United were defeated 5-3 by Championship side Leicester City, in a premier League clash, at the King Power Stadium last Sunday

Samuel Eto'o Signs For Everton...

Everton have signed striker Samuel Eto'o on a two-year-deal after he was released by Chelsea last season. 

The 33-year-old Cameroon international was also sought for by AC Milan, West Ham and Liverpool - before the Anfield club landed Mario Balotelli.

Everton manager Roberto Martinez believes Eto'o still has a point to prove in the English league as he is still hungry for success, despite winning three Champions Leagues, four titles and seven cups.

Mourinho Wants Torres At Chelsea

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has claimed he would like to see striker Fernando Torres remain at Stamford Bridge this season.

The 30-year-old Spaniard was left out of the Blues' two Premier League matches - as Mourinho prefers returning legend Drogba, 36, to the former Liverpool man.

Torres is currently sought for by top Serie A clubs - AC Milan, AS Roma and Inter Milan - but the self acclaimed 'Happy One' wants to retain the services of his unsettled striker.

Jamie Carragher Questions Balotelli - Liverpool Deal

Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher has questioned whether Liverpool transfer target, Mario Balotelli, would be an automatic starter at Anfield.

Balotelli's representatives are said to be in talks with the Anfield club after a £16m fee was agreed with Milan; but with the Daniel Sturridge and newly signed Rickie Lambert , Carragher asks if Rodgers can accommodate another striker upfront.

Chelsea Boss hails 'Bargain Buy' Costa

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho believes newly signed striker Diego Costa will prove a bargain buy, following his impressive display in the preseason clash, and his clinical double in the 2-0 friendly win over Real Sociedad.

The Blues splashed a staggering £32 million to lure the 25-year-old talisman Atletico Madrid and the Portuguese manager is convinced that the scrupulous attacker will justify his hefty price-tag by the end of the season.

Mourinho said: "Diego is a team player, he works a lot, he is not just about goals. He is about defensive work, his mentality, his ambition.

"This is why we didn't buy a striker in the last transfer window - we were waiting for him.

"He looks very adapted to his team-mates and the style of play.

"I won't say he is adapted to the Premier League yet because it is a very difficult job to be a striker in this country, but hopefully he does well.

Referee Howard Webb Retires...

 

According to a Premier League announcement on Wednesday, English professional referee, Howard Melton Webb has retired as a match referee, following his appointment as the technical director of the Professional Game Match Officials Limited..

Webb will now be responsible for overseeing the technical direction and standards that govern the on-field performance of match officials.

Speaking in an interview released on the Premier League’s website, the former police officer expressed his excitement and said he is looking forward to the challenge.

"I am very excited to start this new chapter in my career after a wonderfully rewarding 25 years on the pitch," Webb told the Premier League website.

Drogba: A Great Feeling

For any player, cementing your place in the hearts and minds of a club’s supporters is no easy task, but it’s something Drogba undoubtedly achieved during his initial eight-year period as a Blue.

The affection of the Stamford Bridge faithful was secured through a host of influential displays, all manner of important goals and, of course, the penalty which saw us crowned champions of Europe in 2012.

Drogba, 36, departed the club soon after that memorable night in Munich, embarking upon spells with Shanghai Shenhua and, most recently, Galatasaray.

Ideye Would Need Time And Patience To Excel - Anichebe

West Brom striker, Victor Anichebe, has made a passionate appeal to fans of the West Midland team to be patient with the club record signing and fellow compatriot, Brown Ideye, as the latter adapts to the English style of play.

Ideye, 25, who is believed to be West Brom's record signing, overtook Stephane Sessegnon's 5.5 million pounds record transfer from Sunderland last year.

TRANSFER MARKET: Visuals Brings You Top Summer Done Deals

The Premier League gets hotter as top teams continue to do business in the summer transfer market. Visuals Blog brings to you all of the top Premier League deals done in the summer transfer window since the end of last season.

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Bacary Sagna              Arsenal - Manchester City                          (Free)
Willy Caballero            Malaga - Manchester City                          (£6m)
Fernando                     FC Porto - Manchester City                         (£12m)  Continue...

Chelsea Open Talks With Drogba Over Sensational Return

 

Chelsea Football Club have reportedly opened discussions with Didier drogba about bringing their former talisman back to Stamford Bridge, Daily Mail reports.

Jose Mourinho, who signed Drogba from Marseille during his first spell at Chelsea in 2004, wants to resign the  36-year-old Ivorian as a player coach - making his one of the strikers and giving him coaching responsibilities to develop his role at the club. 

The Portuguese manager needs an extra forward to support newly signed Diego Costa and the struggling Fernando Torres - who is keen to stay at Stamford Bridge despite interest from Inter Milan.

Nemanja Vidic Ready To Bid United Farewell

Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic is set for what seem to be his final game at Old Trafford - when United take on Hull City this Tuesday, according to ESPN.

The United skipper, who claimed he enjoyed the best of his career at the Manchester club, reportedly agreed to join Inter Milan in the summer and insisted he will go with "no regrets" after deciding he could not line up for another Premier League club.

"I have no regrets," he told national newspapers. "I've given this club 100 percent and my time at this club will always rank as the best part of my career.

Arsenal aim for top four finish

Arsene Wenger has admitted that the 4-2 FA Cup semi-final win against Wigan Athletic have boosted the Arsenal's morale - and keeps them in good spirit as they aim to finish amongst the top four at the end of the season.

Following an abysmal 3-0 defeat by Everton eight days ago, Arsenal lost their hold on fourth place when the Merseyside club cruise past relegation-threatened Sunderland on Saturday.

Currently on 64 points, the Gunners are two points behind fourth-placed Everton with five matches remaining to the end of the season, but manager Arsene Wenger said Saturday's Cup win could help put them in the right mental state for the challenge ahead.

Mourinho Fined For Aston Villa Misconduct

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has been fined £8,000 and warned about his future conduct after being sent off at Aston Villa last month, the Football Association announced on Thursday.

The Portuguese manager was sent off by referee Chris Foy for walking into the pitch during the match; following a touchline struggle sparked by an ugly foul on Karim El Ahmadi by Ramires that earned the Chelsea midfielder a red card - but the self acclaimed 'special one' claimed that he had only gone onto the pitch to act as a peacemaker.

Wayne Ronney admits difficulty this season

Manchester United highest paid player, Wayne Rooney, has admitted it is difficult to see Liverpool and Manchester City compete for the Premier League title, when the Red Devils aren't.

The defending champions have suffered a disappointing season, following the change of manager - from Sir Alex Ferguson to David Moyes last summer, with the later wanting to take a different approach.
And since the beginning of this campaign, United, unlike every other recent seasons, have not been able to occupy a place amongst the top four teams on the table. Continue...