Event: African Cup

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Cech: Defeat to Hornets ‘huge setback’ to Arsenal title hopes

Petr Cech admits Arsenal suffered a “huge setback” ahead of their crunch meeting with Chelsea as Watford left the Emirates Stadium with all three points on Tuesday night.

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Team news from the Premier League

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It’s lovely bubbly for Warnock

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City were ‘very close’ to signing van Persie

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Can Fergie quieten his 'noisy neighbours'?

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120 players look for new clubs

Sturridge can fill Drogba’s boots, insists Ancelotti

AN FA Cup fourth round trip to Preston may have been the immediate reward on offer for Chelsea, but for manager Carlo Ancelotti there were other targets he needed his team to meet that went beyond the mere dismissal of Championship side Watford.

Mon, 04 Jan, 2010

Better late than never

WITH Aston Villa in such fine recent fettle, Sunday’s clash was always likely to be a stiff test. But when the Gunners lined up with our talismanic skipper on the bench, still nursing a tight hamstring, I have to admit I feared the worst.

Wed, 30 Dec, 2009

Hammers relish gift from poor Pompey

ON the second day of Christmas, Portsmouth gave to West Ham three vital points, for the second year in succession.

Mon, 28 Dec, 2009

Irish firm nets deal for African Cup pitches

AN Irish company has landed a €20 million contract to design and build pitches for the African Cup of Nations football tournament next year.

Wed, 15 Apr, 2009

Egypt to take on Cameroon in African Cup final

Defending champions Egypt will meet Cameroon in the African Nations Cup final on Sunday.

Thu, 07 Feb, 2008

Moyes calls for African Cup shutdown

Everton manager David Moyes believes the Barclays Premier League should look at closing down during the African Nations Cup.

Wed, 30 Jan, 2008

Toffees told by FIFA to let Pienaar go

Everton have this afternoon lost their battle to be allowed to play Steven Pienaar in tomorrow’s Carling Cup semi-final first leg at Chelsea.

Mon, 07 Jan, 2008

Redknapp concerned by tired players

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp admitted some of his players look as though “they are running on empty” after a 1-0 defeat by Middlesbrough extended Pompey’s home run without a Premier League goal to six matches.

Sat, 29 Dec, 2007

Chelsea wait for Terry news

Chelsea will today hope to discover the extent of the ankle injury which could rule captain John Terry out of the hectic festive schedule.

Mon, 17 Dec, 2007

Taylor can go 'for right price'

Unsettled Matt Taylor has been told he can leave Portsmouth – but only for “the right price.”

Wed, 05 Dec, 2007

Pompey woes set to deepen

THIS week has just got to be a better one for Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp.

Mon, 03 Dec, 2007

Drogba apologises for missed chances

Striker Didier Drogba has apologised for missing the chances that cost Chelsea two valuable Barclays Premier League points against Everton.

Mon, 12 Nov, 2007

Everton to lose African Cup quartet

Everton boss David Moyes is already bracing himself for losing four key men at the same time in the New Year when the African Nations Cup gets underway.

Wed, 12 Sep, 2007

World Cup jerseys to be tailored to each individual country

WORLD Cup fans are accustomed to the yellow of Brazil, the blues of France and Italy and the stripes of Argentina and Paraguay. They should get ready for the elephants of Ivory Coast, the eagles of Tunisia and the black stars of Ghana.

Sat, 20 May, 2006

Crespo’s future in Chelsea’s own hands

ARGENTINA striker Hernan Crespo insists Chelsea hold the key to his future at Stamford Bridge after admitting he still misses Italy.

Sat, 11 Feb, 2006

My future in Chelsea's hands, says Crespo

Argentina striker Hernan Crespo insists Chelsea hold the key to his future at Stamford Bridge after admitting he still misses much about life in Italy.

Fri, 10 Feb, 2006

Henry’s commitment to Arsenal the real victory for Wenger

NOBODY at Highbury could have dreamed that this FA Cup weekend would turn into one of the most historical days in their animated past, but the signal from Thierry Henry that he wants to remain at the club for the rest of his career will forever be remembered by everybody in football.

Mon, 09 Jan, 2006

Jol: Mido risking Tottenham future

Tottenham boss Martin Jol has warned Mido he risks missing out on a permanent deal at White Hart Lane if he comes back from the African Nations Cup out of shape or out of form.

Fri, 23 Dec, 2005

Drogba gets permission to play for Ivory Coast

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has confirmed he will play for the Ivory Coast in the African Nations Cup – with Jose Mourinho’s full blessing.

Tue, 06 Dec, 2005