Woodgate Suffers Injury Setback

Tottenham Hotspur central defender Jonathan Woodgate has suffered a fresh setback in his bid to return from a longstanding groin injury.
Woodgate hasn’t played for Spurs this season and Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp confirmed :
“Woodgate’s nowhere near playing again.”
“He went to see a specialist again and he just can’t train. We haven’t got to the bottom […] http://cli.gs/AaNGA

FA To Investigate Bellamy and Diouf Incidents

The Football Association have launched investigations into an alleged clash between a fan and Craig Bellamy at the end of the Manchester derby.
They will also be probing a confrontation between Blackburn forward El Hadj Diouf and an Everton ball boy.
Bellamy appeared to push a fan, who had invaded the pitch at the end of the […] http://cli.gs/TTuRS

Latest Premiership Transfer Speculation

Following the clash between Aston Villa’s Nigel Reo-Coker and boss Martin O’Neill, the Daily Star is reporting that Reo-Coker’s Villa career could be over. The small size of the Villa squad would suggest otherwise, though.
Talking of Villa, out of favour striker Marlon Harewood looks set for a loan move to Newcastle United as cover for […] http://cli.gs/vnTRu

Bassong Injury Not As Bad As Feared

Tottenham central defender Sebastien Bassong has been given the all clear by a specialist head and neck doctor, after being substituted with injury during Spurs’ 3-0 defeat at the hands of Chelsea.
A spokesman for the North London club commented :
“Sebastien Bassong was back at Spurs Lodge for further assessment after being given the all-clear by […] http://cli.gs/gWtB4

Premiership Review (19th-20th Sept)

Just about visible underneath a looming baseball cap, Spike Lee was at the Emirates on Saturday, watching Arsenal comfortably put four past a struggling Wigan side. The news delighted BBC’s Jonathan Pearce. Immediately identifying the director, Pearce, predictably enough for a man noted as devoted a cineaste and lover of Lee’s earlier more visceral and […] http://cli.gs/2NaBv

Chelsea vs Tottenham Preview

Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole will not be risked for this London derby against Tottenham Hotspur.
Cole was on the substitute’s bench for Chelsea’s midweek Champions League match but he, winger Yuri Zhirkov and Paulo Ferreira are all being kept back for the Carling Cup match.
Also sidelined for Carlo Ancelotti’s side is defender Alex, so the Chelsea […] http://cli.gs/HHMWr

Everton vs Blackburn Rovers Preview

Everton captain Phil Neville will be missing for 6-8 weeks, while Blackburn Rovers have a fully fit squad to pick from.
Striker Benni McCarthy has overcome an ankle injury but is unlikely to supplant Jason Roberts or El Hadj Diouf in the starting line-up.
Also returning for Sam Allardyce’s side is midfielder Steven Nzonzi, who has recovered […] http://cli.gs/a8AbV

Wolves vs Fulham Team News

Wolverhampton Wanderers have a number of key players back in contention for this visit by Roy Hodgson’s Fulham side.
Wolves boss Mick McCarthy is boosted by the returns to fitness of Michael Kightly, Sylvan Ebanks-Blake, Kevin Foley and the veteran Jody Craddock.
All four are likely to start as Wolves go in search of a second league […] http://cli.gs/REU89

Manchester Utd vs Man City Preview

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand is a doubt for the Manchester derby, while former United player Carlos Tevez may be missing for Mark Hughes’ City side.
Tevez has a knee injury and will face a late fitness test ahead of this match.
Definitely out for City, however, are Emmanuel Adebayor, who is suspended; Robinho and Roque Santa […] http://cli.gs/Q40ME

West Ham v Liverpool Match Preview

Midfielder Kieron Dyer is fit again for West Ham, while Liverpool could name an unchanged side for this match at Upton Park.
For West Ham United boss Gianfranco Zola, the returns of Dyer, Herita Ilunga and Valon Behrami from injury will boost a small squad.
All three are set to start against Rafa Benitez’ Liverpool side.
With Luis […] http://cli.gs/QWJV6