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Please join me in the comments, especially if you are watching any of the matches and have something to add or correct.   [12:02]  petrov shot on goal [12:02]  mcbride goal from jensen's corner [12:03]  "The players emerge at Old Trafford led out by Gary and Phil Neville. It...More

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Time to start counting the cost of missed 'man games' in these midweek fixtures.  I've already lost one to Ashley Young's flu and now another as Wenger seems to have Flamini playing at left back instead of Clichy.Those of you who own Fabregas are bitter too, but at least he's...More

Arsene Wenger is confident it will not be long before Arsenal see the best of Julio Baptista. The 25-year-old Brazilian - nicknamed 'The Beast' - will be rested for Wednesday night's Barclays Premiership trip to Fulham, having only just returned from a lay-off with a hamstring problem. The powerfully-built attacking...More

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Argentinian striker Carlos Tevez has been ordered to wear a Brazil shirt in training by his West Ham team-mates as punishment for his walk-out.The 22-year-old left Upton Park in a fit of pique last Saturday after being substituted against Sheffield United, but Hammers boss Alan Pardew decided Tevez's team-mates would...More

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Mid-week team news is always bittersweet. It is so frustrating to be unable to make changes to accomodate the latest injuries or managerial decision making. So in that spirit of "for what it's worth", here's some of the latest news: ...More

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Because we're only half-way through this week's slate of games, the Manager is going to fall back on two sports writing cliches.  First the minute by minute report.  Then a team of the week (so far).  With these and the 'mailbag' from Friday, I think all we're missing is the...More

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Everton manager David Moyes insists he has no idea how long England striker Andrew Johnson will be out of action with a hamstring injury.Moyes is already without prolific midfielder Tim Cahill with a knee ligament injury until at least the New Year. Cahill has scored seven of Everton's 24 goals...More

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All your Arsenal news and conjecture, right here. Thierry Henry has been ruled out of Arsenal's trip to Bolton on Saturday because of neck injury. "It is a short-term problem, and he should be okay for Wednesday night against Fulham," said manager Arsene Wenger on Friday afternoon. ...More

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Thanks for sending in so many comments, here are my thoughts as well as an update on injury news....Injuries - the big news is from Liverpool where it looks like all three mid-week injuries will keep Alonso, Gonzo, and Pennant out for at least the first of this week's two...More

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In honor of the fact that this week is somewhat different than the average week due to the variation in the schedule, it seems like a good time to change things up a bit.  These changes will come in two forms - one temporary and the other potentially permanent but...More

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