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Wenger hails character

01/12/2008 09:42:27

Arsene Wenger hailed his side's character after they came from behind to beat the Chavs at Stamford Bridge. A Robin van Persie brace within three second-half minutes sealed the victory after a Johan Djourou own goal gifted the Blues the lead in the first period.

Scolari upset with ref

01/12/2008 09:45:13

Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari has demanded an apology from the match officials over Robin van Persie's first goal in the 2-1 defeat by Arsenal. The Dutch striker's first of two goals appeared to be offside but the goal was allowed to stand by referee Mike Dean.

Fan Report vs Everton

30/11/2008 20:59:51

An afternoon of turgid and virtually entertainment free football at White Hart Lane saw Everton return north with all three points and Spurs drop to 16th place with only goal difference keeping us out of the bottom three.

Ferguson plummets to new depths in defence of Ronaldo

30/11/2008 19:21:21

Sir Alex Ferguson has spouted some tripe in his time, but his comments about Ronaldo's sending off just about take the biscuit.

United 1 city 0

30/11/2008 17:59:23

The richest club in the world played the Champions of England and Europe today. Well we say played, more turned out against really. Despite the fact the Champions of Europe and England had to give up a man with a quarter of the game still left, they still won. Add Champions of Manchester therefore to that of England and Europe....

Hull City draw Newcastle United at home in the FA Cup 3rd round

30/11/2008 14:31:45

The FA Cup 3rd round draw has taken place this afternoon at Soho Square and City Independent has covered the draw in full with all the ties listed below...

FA Cup 3rd round - draw numbers

30/11/2008 13:38:50

Immediately after the Histon v Leeds United FA Cup 2nd round tie - currently live on television - the FA Cup 3rd round draw will take place. Below are the draw numbers for the competition...

The Magic is here again.

30/11/2008 11:38:49

Well it's that time of year again where the top flight teams enter the draw for the FA Cup and that includes Latics. The draw will take place 2.15 p.m. this afternoon at FA headquarters.

It's the BIG one: Jacks v. City preview

29/11/2008 23:20:01

Cardiff City make their first visit to Swansea for a league encounter in a decade on Sunday morning. The Bluebirds will be desperate to avenge the League Cup defeat from earlier in the season and travel to the Morfa just one point above their fiercest rivals. Our chances are boosted by the news that the Jacks will be without Ferrie Bodde, Leon Britton and Jordi Gomez for the eagerly-anticipated clash.

Liverpool - West Ham Preview

29/11/2008 17:41:01

Zola and Neill ready for Monday's game at Anfield

Aston Villa 0-0 Fulham - report

29/11/2008 21:09:21

A lacklustre match at Villa Park produced Fulham's second consecutive 0-0 away draw against top four opposition - a result that leaves Roy Hodgson's men much the happier this evening of the two teams...

Stoke City 1-1 Hull City - report

29/11/2008 20:45:48

Foggy, cold and dull. And the weather wasn't up to much either. A stalemate ensues at the Britannia Stadium, as two of last season's promoted clubs play out a draw that very few could argue against. NATIONAL TIGER reports...

Wigan Athletic 2 Baggies 1 - Match summary

29/11/2008 20:26:31

Matches don't come much more frustrating. A game we took the lead in and but for the great play of ex-Albion keeper Kirkland would have had more. The back come Wigan to equalise and snatch a late undeserved winner.

Swansea vs Cardiff - The Big Preview

29/11/2008 17:57:37

Bragging rights are at stake at the Liberty Stadium tomorrow morning as Dave Jones's Cardiff City are the visitors in the first South Wales league derby for nine years.

Plymouth 1 Blackpool 2

29/11/2008 17:05:13

No matter what Liam Dickinson does in the rest of his loan spell at Bloomfield Road, he'll have earned every penny of his wages as the Seasiders gain a vaulable 3 points on the road at Plymouth.

O'Neill's Fulham Verdict - Disappointing

29/11/2008 19:48:17

Martin O'Neill was disappointed that we couldn't turn possession into points today as we were held to a draw by Fulham.

Rivals Exclusive - Interview with Histon chairman Gareth Baldwin

28/11/2008 23:27:21

The people of a tiny village parish in rural Cambridgeshire have never known anything like it and less than 20 years after they found themselves on the brink of extinction, Histon fans and the club's chairman Gareth Baldwin are now looking forward to the biggest game in their history.

Benitez refuses to predict Torres return

28/11/2008 19:10:36

Rafael Benitez has refused to set a timescale for Fernando Torres' recovery from his hamstring injury.

Boro v Newcastle - Match Preview

29/11/2008 08:38:50

Having matched Chelsea at the Bridge, Joe seeks to match Chelsea's performance at the Riverside, where the Blues won 5-0. What are his chances?

BEES BOMB AT BARROW

28/11/2008 23:19:52

Brentford crash out of the FA Cup at the second round stage, losing two-one to non leaguers Barrow as Ben Hamer is sent off in the first half

Albion Team News vs Wigan Athletic

28/11/2008 10:39:34

Injury worries again for Albion with doubts over James Morrison, Jonas Olsson and Filipe Teixeira plus the long term injury to Neil Clement. It means again that the team may pretty well pick itself.

What a match! What a night! What an ending! Milan and Pompey serve up a classic. No more no less.

28/11/2008 12:24:04

Like a class boxer, on the ropes and knocked around the canvas by an outsider, AC Milan found not one, but two sucker punches to claw a draw from the jaws of defeat in a fantastic match at Fratton Park.

Bartosz Slusarski leaves Albion - for good?

27/11/2008 16:48:16

Bartosz Slusarski has gone on loan to Sheffield Wednesday on loan until January 1st 2009. He was there on loan last season for two months as well.

£13million for Podolski

27/11/2008 13:32:39

BAYERN MUNICH president Franz Beckenbauer has admitted that they could sell Lukas Podolski for £13million.

Rossineri visit puts to bed the ghost of Mark Hateley's past

27/11/2008 05:43:14

Portsmouth v AC Milan. A fixture which even 12 months ago could be barely dreamt about by Pompey fans. And yet on Thursday night it is a reality.