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Manchester United Pick Moyes As Ferguson Influence Lives On

Reuters Alex Ferguson’s influence at Manchester United will continue past his retirement after the Premier League champions followed his advice and appointed David Moyes as their next manager on Thursday. By Sonia Oxley. Everton boss Moyes, who announced earlier he … read more »

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Manchester United v Sunderland – live

TODAY’S SCORES: •Newcastle United 1 Manchester City 3 FT •Liverpool 0 Aston Villa 3 •Manchester United 3 Sunderland 1 •Norwich City 2 v Wigan Athletic 1 •QPR 2 Fulham 0 •Stoke City 1 Everton 1 Sir Alex Ferguson believes it … read more »

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It’s an honour to join Manchester United, Says Van Persie

Robin van Persie has revealed his delight at signing for Manchester United. The Dutch superstar completed his £24million switch from Arsenal on Friday morning. He said: ‘It’s an honour to sign for Manchester United. ‘I am looking forward to following … read more »

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Nigeria’s Yobo secures permanent move to Fenerbahce

Nigeria captain Joseph Yobo has signed a three-year deal with Turkish side Fenerbahce, his former club Everton announced on Monday. Yobo, 31, had been at Fenerbahce for the past two seasons and finally made the move permanent after both clubs … read more »

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Nigeria’s Yobo set for permanent move to Fenerbahce

Nigerian defender Joseph Yobo is on the verge of making a permanent switch from Everton to Fenerbahce. The English Premier League side have confirmed they are in discussions with the Turkish club, where Yobo has been on loan for the … read more »

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Man United set to bid £8 million for Everton full-back Baines

Manchester United are reportedly considering an approach for Everton star Leighton Baines after Sir Alex Ferguson admitted he is in the market for a left-back. Ferguson offered Reserve team pair Robbie Brady and Tyler Blackett the chance to establish themselves … read more »

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Preview: Liverpool v Everton

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is set to return to the starting line-up for Tuesday’s 217th Merseyside derby at Anfield. The midfielder came off the bench in the weekend’s defeat at Sunderland after recovering from a hamstring problem. Right-back Glen Johnson … read more »

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2012 FA CUP Live Updates: Everton 2 v 0 Blackpool

Match Report The American international returns to LA Galaxy after the Fifth Round tie with Blackpool having ensured there will be a clamour for him to return next season. Donovan has done as much in his four-month career at Everton … read more »

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ODEMWINGIE Targets Three Points Against Newcastle

Nigeria striker Peter Odemwingie hopes West Bromwich Albion can take ‘positivity’ from the Blackburn victory on to the field at Newcastle on Wednesday. Odemwingie, who scored Albion’s late winner against Rovers, believes Wednesday’s trip will be a tough test. He … read more »

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Everton striker Yakubu set to join Blackburn Rovers

Everton striker Yakubu is on the verge of a move to Blackburn Rovers, BBC Africa Sport understands. The Nigeria international spent the second half of last season on loan in the Championship with Leicester City. And it is believed Rovers … read more »

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Steven Pienaar close to Tottenham move

Steven Pienaar’s move to Tottenham Hotspur appeared to be back on on Monday night after the club finally agreed to pay the £3 million fee being demanded by Everton. However the sense on Monday night was that the 28 year-old … read more »

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Fenerbahce targets Ciani to replace Yobo

Following the likely departure of the Nigerian skipper Joseph Yobo next summer, Turkish powerhouse Fenerbahçe not only have eyes on the Australian international Lucas Neil. Yobo has been linked in recent days to AC Milan, Juventus and Wolfsburg.The 17-time Super … read more »

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Chelsea stretch lead at top, Spurs held

Tottenham Hotspur wasted the chance to bolster their top-four ambitions in the Premier League on Saturday when they were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Everton. Dutch midfielder Rafael van der Vaart scored his fifth goal in seven … read more »

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