Fulham vs Chelsea Team Preview

Striker Andy Johnson is missing for Roy Hodgson’s Fulham side, while visitors Chelsea have no new injury concerns.
Fulham will give a late fitness test to fellow striker Erik Nevland, who has a foot injury; and to midfielder Dickson Etuhu who has a groin strain.
If Nevland doesn’t make it, Diomansy Kamara will start upfront in tandem [...] http://cli.gs/0ThXM

Burnley v Everton Match Preview

Burnley captain Steven Caldwell is still missing, while it is unlikely that Everton boss David Moyes will recall Joleon Lescott to the starting line-up.
Burnley manager Owen Coyle will be without defender Michael Duff, who is still recovering from an ankle injury, but new signing Andre Bikey will start.
After scoring against Manchester United, Robbie Blake will [...] http://cli.gs/XMQdA

West Ham vs Spurs Team Preview

West Ham defender Herita Ilunga will miss out with a jaw injury, while Tottenham central defender Ledley King returns for Spurs.
King was rested in midweek, but will return to the starting line-up in partnership with Sebastien Bassong. Fellow centre backs Jonathan Woodgate and Michael Dawson are still out injured, as is midfielder Jermaine Jenas.
This means [...] http://cli.gs/mpETM

Premiership Betting Round-Up: Aug 22-24th

The first week of the season has already seen a few upsets, so in terms of betting, we’re going to play it safe this weekend.
ARSENAL vs PORTSMOUTH BETTING TIPS : KICK-OFF: AUG 22nd 15:00 GMT
Arsenal looked imperious against Everton and comfortable against Celtic and I don’t expect this to change against a Portsmouth side who [...] http://cli.gs/ntNLj

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Wigan vs Man Utd Match Preview

Nemanja Vidic returns for Manchester United as they take the short trip up to Wigan’s DW Stadium.
Vidic had missed the first two matches of the season with a ankle injury, but returns alongside Wes Brown in the centre of defence. John O’Shea will be the man to make way.
After experimenting with a Rooney-Owen partnership, United [...] http://cli.gs/S7ZjU

Sunderland vs Blackburn Preview

Lee Cattermole is doubtful for Sunderland, while Blackburn Rovers captain Ryan Nelsen returns from injury.
Nelsen missed the opening two matches of the season, but Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce is hopeful the New Zealander will be able to start this match.
Also in line for a start is new signing, striker Nikola Kalinic who may replace Jason [...] http://cli.gs/AZW75

Man City vs Wolves Team News

Manchester City strikers Robinho and Emmanuel Adebayor are doubtful, while Wolverhampton Wanderers have Kevin Doyle and Christopher Berra back in contention.
Summer signing Doyle missed the opening two matches with a groin problem and is fit enough to start alongside Andy Keogh in attack.
Centre back Berra has overcome a hamstring problem, but is unlikely to start [...] http://cli.gs/v7j6Q

Hull City vs Bolton Match Preview

Hull City boss Phil Brown looks certain to freshen things up after a poor start to the season from his side.
Brazilian Geovanni could start in place of Daniel Cousin, with Caleb Folan retaining his position upfront.
Kamill Zayatte also looks a likely starter in place of Steven Mouyokolo.
Bolton Wanderers manager, Gary Megson will recall full back [...] http://cli.gs/aHQvs

Birmingham v Stoke Team Preview

Striker Cameron Jerome faces a late fitness test for Alec McLeish’s Birmingham City ahead of the visit of Stoke City this week.
Jerome suffered an ankle injury in Birmingham’s midweek win over Portsmouth and, if he doesn’t make it, he will be replaced by new signing Christian Benitez to play alongside James McFadden.
Also doubtful for McLeish’s [...] http://cli.gs/TVyBB

Arsenal vs Portsmouth Preview

Arsenal have no new injury worries, while Portsmouth are still missing defensive duo Steve Finnan and Herman Hreidarsson.
Both Finnan and Hreidarsson have hamstring injuries, but should be fit enough to be considered for Portsmouth’s next Premiership match.
New signing Anthony vanden Borre will play at right back with Marc Wilson at left back.
Despite being linked with [...] http://cli.gs/AhXj7

Rio Sidelined For Four Weeks

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand will be out for three to four weeks with a thigh injury.
The defender suffered a thigh injury in training and will miss United’s matches against Wigan and Arsenal. Ferdinand will also have to sit out England’s friendly with Slovenia and World Cup qualifier against Croatia.
Originally, it was thought the injury [...] http://cli.gs/3zt04

Yeung Makes Blues Offer

Hong Kong businessman Carson Yeung’s company, Grandtop International Holdings, has confirmed that the company is prepared to make an £81.5m cash bid for Birmingham City football club.
A statement from the company, which currently owns just under 30% of the shares in the club, read:
“The Grandtop Board is pleased to announce an all cash offer to [...] http://cli.gs/unQ4B

Real Legend Signs With Rovers

Blackburn Rovers have signed former Real Madrid defender Michel Salgado on a two year deal.
The 33 year old won four La Liga titles and two European Championships during his time at Real Madrid, but his contract was cancelled by mutual consent last month.
Salgado himself commented :
“Now I want to enjoy the next two years, playing [...] http://cli.gs/WuVZW

Duff Signs Fulham Deal

Damien Duff has signed with Fulham on a three year contract.
The left winger, who had previously played under Fulham boss Roy Hodgson while at Blackburn, left Newcastle United for an undisclosed fee.
Duff himself said of the move:
“Fulham had a fantastic season last year and I know having spoken to the manager in recent days that [...] http://ub0.cc/dz/04

Liverpool vs Stoke City Preview

Stoke have no new injury worries ahead of a trip to Anfield, while Liverpool have a number of defensive injuries.
Daniel Agger will be out for three weeks with a back injury, while centre back Martin Skrtel has yet to overcome a head injury and will be forced to miss this match with Stoke City.
Skrtel will [...] http://ub0.cc/0B/28

Hull City v Tottenham Preview

Midfielder Dean Marney will miss the visit of his old side Tottenham, while Spurs defender Ledley King also misses out through injury.
King has an ongoing knee problem which prevents the central defender from playing more than once per week. His place is likely to be taken by Vedrun Corluka, as Michael Dawson and Jonathan Woodgate [...] http://cli.gs/uHpme

Burnley vs Man Utd Team and Preview

Burnley are still without club captain Steven Caldwell, while Manchester United’s injury problems mean a likely start for defender Wes Brown.
With first choice partnership Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand injured and Johnny Evans struggling, Wes Brown will set at centre back alongside John O’Shea.
Michael Carrick looks set to start in the centre of midfield, while [...] http://cli.gs/3z0G3

Birmingham v Portsmouth Preview

Portsmouth have no new injury concerns ahead of their visit to a Birmingham City side who may hand a start to new signing Christian Benitez.
Benitez has been recovering from shoulder surgery, but looked good in his short substitute appearance over the weekend.
He could partner Cameron Jerome in attack, with James McFadden being the man to [...] http://cli.gs/bbHae

Wigan vs Wolves Team Preview

Wigan winger Charles N’Zogbia is rated doubtful for the visit of an injury hit Wolverhampton Wanderers squad.
N’Zogbia picked up a knock during Wigan’s 2-0 victory over Aston Villa and may be replaced by Jason Koumas on the left side of midfield.
Hugo Rodallega will again start upfront on his own, with new signing Jason Scotland on [...] http://cli.gs/PbHB7

Sunderland vs Chelsea Betting Tips

Chelsea’s unconvincing performance against Hull City contrasted starkly with an assured run out at Bolton by Steve Bruce’s Sunderland side.
Particularly notable was the way in which new signing, striker Darren Bent, dovetailed with Kenywne Jones. It’s a combination sure to scare more than a few Premier League defences, even ones of Chelsea’s undoubted class.
Chelsea have [...] http://cli.gs/rhAVh

Sunderland vs Chelsea Preview

Chelsea midfielder Yuri Zhirkov is still out with a knee problem, while Sunderland’s Steed Malbranque is rated doubtful.
Malbranque suffered an ankle injury in his side’s 1-0 win over Bolton and Sunderland boss Steve Bruce feels this game may have come too early for the midfielder.
Also struggling for full fitness are fellow midfielders Andy Reid and [...] http://cli.gs/UL95E

Ricardo Gardner Out With Hamstring Problem

Bolton Wanderers player Ricardo Gardner may be out for up to three weeks with a hamstring problem.
Gardner was a late withdrawal from the Bolton squad that faced Sunderland at the weekend and his manager, Gary Megson, believes the player will not return before September.
This means Gardner will miss both the Hull City and Liverpool matches.
Post [...] http://cli.gs/3Wm6A

Man United vs Birmingham Betting Tips

There’s no doubt about it Old Trafford is a hard place to go for a newly promoted team. And it’s even worse if, as Birmingham do, they have a defensive injury crisis.
Liam Ridgewell, Martin Taylor, Scott Dann, Giovanny Espinoza and David Murphy are all out for Birmingham City, so I fully expect them to [...] http://cli.gs/uazbt

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Latest Premiership Transfer Rumours

OK, it’s Sunday, so let’s recap the day’s tabloid transfer tittle-tattle.
Best story of the day is the Mail on Sunday reporting that Arsenal will pay up to £6m for winger Rafael van der Vaart. Not that he’s not a good player, but do Arsenal really need another injury prone midfielder? Haven’t they got enough of [...] http://cli.gs/Zumta

It's Time To Reorganise Qualifiers

This week, three days before the Scottish Premier League season started, Scotland had to play a World Cup 2010 qualifying match against Norway. They got hammered. 4-0 to Norway.Also in World Cup Qualifying action were France, Croatia and Germany, not to mention San Marino. I said : not to mention San Marino.The leagues in France and German started the week before, while the new Croatian season http://cli.gs/4H6aA