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Proud Carrick eyes more success with United

May

2013

Barely two weeks after being confirmed as Premier League champions, Manchester United’s Michael Carrick has already set his sights on winning the title again next season. United romped to their 20th domestic title after beating relegation-threatened Aston Villa 3-0 a fortnight ago. The Red Devils, dominant all season, have thus far amassed an incredible 85 ...

Tevez rules out Boca move for now

Apr

2013

Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has insisted that he will not be moving back to Boca Juniors this summer. Carlos Tevez The Argentina international has never hidden his desire to move back to his beloved Boca, where he began his career. Tevez is now settled again at City, following his public falling out with manager ...

Jol in goalkeeper quandary for next season

Apr

2013

Fulham manager Martin Jol admits he has a “little problem” over his goalkeeper choices as veteran Mark Schwarzer is yet to commit to a contract extension. Australian Schwarzer, 40, signed his last deal in January 2013 and has not given any firm indications on his future plans. David Stockdale, meanwhile, has impressed during his loan ...

Rumours: Suarez may leave Liverpool

Apr

2013

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez’s future at the club is in doubt according to multiple sources in England. Suarez and Liverpool were left stunned on Wednesday after the Football Association (FA) announced the striker had been handed a 10-match ban, pending an appeal, for biting Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanovic at Anfield last Sunday. This would cover the ...

Champions Man United claim 20th title

Apr

2013

Robin van Persie bagged a magnificent first-half hat-trick to fire Manchester United to Premier League title glory as the Red Devils beat Aston Villa 3-0. Long since accepted as the summer signing that made the difference, Van Persie underlined his value by ensuring there was never a chance Aston Villa might prevent their hosts from ...