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Mancini: I want to punch Samir!

SAMIR Nasri’s inconsistency drives Roberto Mancini mad – to the point where the manager wants to punch him! The Blues boss said the Frenchman, who had a sparkling game in the 4-0 win over Newcastle on Saturday, needs to turn … read more »

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Mancini hints at Man City striker move after Aguero injury

Roberto Mancini says he could make a move into the transfer market for a striker as he was left “worried” by a knee injury to Manchester City hero Sergio Aguero. The club’s record signing – and man who scored the … read more »

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Arsenal’s Alex Song set to seal Barca switch

Barcelona have confirmed they have agreed a €19million (£15m) fee with Arsenal for midfielder Alex Song. Song, 24, sat out the Gunners’ 0-0 draw with Sunderland in their Premier League opener earlier on Saturday and will now fly to Spain … read more »

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Barcelona ‘agree’ £15m fee for Arsenal’s Alex Song

Barcelona are reportedly close to agreeing a £15million fee with Arsenal for Cameroonian midfielder Alex Song. Reports claim the Gunners are ready to saction the sale of their midfield enforcer after their valuation for the 24-year-old was met following talks … read more »

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Euro 2012: Last hurrah for Sweden as France limp through

Sweden 2 (Ibrahimovic 54, Larsson 90) France 0 France drifted into the quarter-finals of Euro 2012 despite second-half goals from Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Sebastian Larsson providing a rousing Group D send-off for already-eliminated Sweden. Laurent Blanc’s men were second best … read more »

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Euro 2012: Samir Nasri’s goal celebration sparks controversy

France coach Laurent Blanc said he did not know who Samir Nasri was targeting when he screamed “Shut your face” after scoring the equaliser in last night’s 1-1 draw with England. The Manchester City midfielder struck in the 39th minute … read more »

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France 1 – 1 England: match report

This was a night of a few concerning points, over losing the ball, defending deep and lacking sufficient guile, but ultimately this was a night of one very good point. England hit the Group D ground running, not stumbling, drawing … read more »

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France v England: EURO 2012 Preview

England look to open their EURO 2012 account with a win over dark horses France despite the absence of Wayne Rooney. Date: Monday 11th June 2012 Venue: Donbass Arena Capacity: 52,518 Kick Off: 17:00 Referee: N.Rizzoli Probable Line Ups: France: … read more »

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International friendly: France v Iceland Preview

France’s extensive group of attackers face a big test on Saturday in their quest to make manager Laurent Blanc’s squad for Euro 2012. Blanc and his players will host Iceland in Valenciennes in the first of three friendlies France will … read more »

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Samir Nasri confident Eden Hazard will choose Manchester City

Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri believes that he will be welcoming Lille star Eden Hazard to the club this summer. The Belgium international has been strongly linked with moves to the Etihad Stadium as well as the club’s local rivals … read more »

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Mancini finally sees red over Balotelli

With Manchester City’s faint title hopes fading further, manager Roberto Mancini finally appears to have lost patience with Mario Balotelli after the petulant striker was sent off in 1-0 loss at Arsenal. The City manager has indulged Balotelli despite various … read more »

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UEFA Europa League Results: Manchester City 4 Porto 0 (agg 6-1)

Manchester City produced a strong finish to power into the last 16 of the Europa League at the expense of 10-man holders Porto. Sergio Aguero set up victory by extending City’s 2-1 first-leg lead after just 18 seconds at the … read more »

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£24m Nasri joins Man City

  Samir Nasri has finally completed his £24million move to Manchester City but still found time to have a dig at Arsenal’s fans. Despite late interest from rivals United, big-spending City have wrapped up their last major move of the … read more »

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Barcelona prepared to keep Arsenal waiting until transfer deadline day for Fabregas deal

Barcelona have warned Arsenal that they are prepared to hold out until the last minute if necessary to sign Cesc Fabregas.   The Gunners face the prospect of having to overhaul their first team this summer with Fabregas and Samir … read more »

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Odemwingie ready for competition

West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie is aware that he would have to raise his game if competition for places is increased by the signing of John Carew. Roberto Di Matteo is expected to step up an attempt to capture the … read more »

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Odemwingie net twice to sink Blackpool

Two goals from Peter Odemwingie, taking his total for the season to eight, enabled West Brom to halt an alarming sequence of six successive defeats and prove that Blackpool are not quite the miracle workers of popular belief. Both these … read more »

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Premier League: Aston Villa 2-4 Arsenal

Arsenal kept the pressure on at the top of the Premier League table with a stunning 4-2 victory at Aston Villa. Andrey Arshavin gave the away side the lead after a classy dribble and shot before Samir Nasri netted a … read more »

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Spurs mount famous recovery, beat Arsenal 3 : 2

Arsenal blew the chance to go top of the Barclays Premier League as Tottenham fought back from 2-0 down to record a remarkable first victory at Emirates Stadium with a 3-2 win. Samir Nasri and Marouane Chamakh had put the … read more »

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Manchester City would have lost with 15 players, says Arsenal’s Cesc Fabregas

Perhaps it was an unwise boast to direct at a club with Manchester City’s resources but Cesc Fabregas claimed that Arsenal would have won even if the Eastlands club had been allowed to put out 15 players on Sunday. Arsenal’s … read more »

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Manchester City 0 Arsenal 3

Samir Nasri, Alex Song and Nicklas Bendtner were on target as Arsenal struck a blow for the old guard against 10-man Manchester City on Sunday. City had been looking to reclaim second place in the Premier League but hopes of … read more »

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