Semis throw up Manchester derby
Soccernet staffLocal rivals Manchester United and Manchester City have been drawn together in the semi-finals of the Carling Cup, while Blackburn will face Aston Villa after beating Chelsea on penalties.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009Hughes slams "hysteria'' over City's stuttering form
Soccernet staffManchester City boss Mark Hughes has slammed the unnecessary pressure being piled on his side after their record-equalling seven successive Premier League draws.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009Macheda signs new contract with Man United
Soccernet staffManchester United striker Federico Macheda has signed a contract extension with to keep him at Old Trafford until 2014.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009Fletcher: United games 20 times more valuable
Soccernet staffDarren Fletcher believes one game for Manchester United is worth 20 a young player might get elsewhere as they continue their footballing education.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009Carrick backing United and Tottenham for success
Soccernet staffMichael Carrick is confident that Manchester United will push Chelsea all the way this season - and tipped former club Tottenham to break into the top four.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009Laporta believes Yaya Toure will stay at Barcelona
Soccernet staffBarcelona president Joan Laporta has told Yaya Toure he will not be allowed to leave the club despite his lack of playing time.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009Wenger admits he will dip into January market
Soccernet staffArsenal boss Arsene Wenger has slammed the international football set-up that has caused him an injury headache and admitted he is likely to dip into the transfer market in January to find a temporary replacement for Robin Van Persie.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009Ancelotti: Chelsea can control title race
Soccernet staffChelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has warned his side that they must not become complacent despite restoring their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a convincing 3-0 win at Arsenal.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009Nani not for sale
Soccernet staffSir Alex Ferguson has insisted that Manchester United have received no offers for out-of-favour winger Nani. Although it has been rumoured that the player has been the subject of interest from AC Milan and Benfica, this has been denied at Old Trafford.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009Modric on the way back
Soccernet staffTottenham midfielder Luka Modric is making good progress in his comeback from a fractured fibula. Manager Harry Redknapp revealed that the player - out since August after suffering the injury in the Premier League win over Birmingham - has been training with the youth team.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009Milito ready to come back
Soccernet staffFollowing their victory over Real Madrid, Barcelona received more good news on Monday. Gabriel Milito is now fit to return to the first team, and fellow defender Rafael Marquez has agreed a contract extension that runs until 2012, the European champions revealed on their club website.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009Minnows Irvine Meadow handed Hibs test
Soccernet staffIrvine Meadow got all they hoped for in the Active Nation Scottish Cup fourth-round draw when the junior side were handed a trip to Easter Road to face Hibernian. General manager Iain McQueen admitted an away trip to a Scottish Premier League side was their wish before the draw was made at Hampden.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009Premier League: Grant's Pompey beaten, City held
Soccernet staffNew Portsmouth boss Avram Grant's management career picked up where it left off as his side lost to Manchester United amid penalty drama.
Story | Conversation | November 28, 2009Ancelotti wants his own Wenger/Fergie era
Soccernet staffCarlo Ancelotti has stated his desire to emulate Sir Alex Ferguson of Manchester United and Arsenal's Arsene Wenger by staying as manager of Chelsea for a "long time".
Story | Conversation | November 28, 2009Fergie: Pompey fans could drown me out
Soccernet staffSir Alex Ferguson is concerned the noisy Portsmouth fans could make his touch-line ban even worse by drowning out his attempts to communicate with his assistants on Saturday at Fratton Park.
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