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Fears over Ronaldo’s future as United star slams Fergie’s tactics in Barcelona horror show

Published on: 28th May, 2009

Cristiano Ronaldo has refused to discuss his future as fears mount that he has played his last game for Manchester United.

The FIFA World Player of Year was furious after last night’s defeat to Barcelona in the Champions League final.

Ronaldo blasted United’s tactics in the wake of their 2-0 loss in Rome and his reaction sparked fresh doubts that he may again fancy a switch to Real Madrid.

The Spanish giants came close to signing Ronaldo in a Full Article

Is Giggs the worthy winner? History shows United star was lucky to land PFA gong

Published on: 27th April, 2009

Ryan Giggs was last night crowned PFA Footballer of the Year despite starting just 12 Barclays Premier League games this season.

The Wales veteran picked up the award for rolling back the years with his performances for Manchester United.

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Destiny’s child? Adebayor determined to end trophy curse (then Beyonce might really notice the Arsenal striker)

Published on: 27th April, 2009

Emmanuel Adebayor has revealed his desperation to beat Manchester United and end his barren spell at Arsenal.

The Togo striker, who will lead the line in the Champions League semi-final first leg at Old Trafford this week, moved to Highbury in January 2006 in a £7million pound deal, but has yet to win a trophy in three and a half seasons with the north London club.

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Mark Schwarzer gives hit men some credit

Published on: 25th April, 2009

Mark Schwarzer has defended Fulham’s goal-shy strikers ahead of tomorrow’s Premier League clash at home to Stoke City.

Between them, Bobby Zamora and Andy Johnson have scored just nine League goals this season and that is the principle reason why only four other teams have netted less than Fulham’s total tally of 33 goals.

Schwarzer said: “The biggest criticism we’ve received this year is that we haven’t scored enough goals.

“But to be fair, the guys up front have worked hard. Bobby and Andy have contributed immensely to us Full Article

Alan Curbishley is shocked by the mini-League crisis that has left Chelsea bottom

Published on: 24th April, 2009

If Chelsea, as Guus Hiddink suggested yesterday, have blown their chances of winning the Premier League it won’t be because they failed to beat Everton at home on Wednesday night.

Nor will it be because they lost at home and away to Liverpool. It will be because their record against their capital rivals this season is abysmal.

Chelsea currently boast the worst record in London derbies this campaign with a measly three points from five games.

It has left them adrift at the bottom of the unofficial London League with their next three games – West Ham away Full Article

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