Premeier League Fixtures for Saturday 21 Nov 2009

Birmingham v Fulham, 15:00

Burnley v Aston Villa, 15:00

Chelsea v Wolverhampton, 15:00

Hull v West Ham, 15:00

Liverpool v Man City, 12:45

Man Utd v Everton, 17:30

Sunderland v Arsenal, 15:00

All the latest Premier League gossip and transfer news

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Chelsea are willing to sign Middlesbrough winger Adam Johnson for £4m and loan him back to the Teesside outfit.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Portsmouth manager Paul Hart is not keen on signing striker Amr Zaki, who spent a spell on loan at Wigan, even though a fee has been agreed with Egyptian club Zamalek.

Rafa Benitez expects Liverpool to be without Fernando Torres when they play Manchester City on Saturday.
Striker Torres has been suffering with a groin problem, which he has aggravated in recent weeks and he is still struggling with his fitness.
The Anfield outfit's top scorer missed Spain's win over Argentina and he has been receiving intensive treatment in a bid to get fit as soon as possible.

The Dubious Goals Panel has viewed all dubious goals for the period 15th August to 6th October 2009.

The Dubious Goals Committee has ruled on the following:

1) Manchester United's third goal against Wigan Athletic on 22nd August 2009 has been confirmed as a Wayne Rooney goal.

2) Burnley's goal against Everton on 23rd August 2009 has been confirmed as a Wade Elliott goal.

3) Aston Villa's first goal against Liverpool on 24th August 2009 has been confirmed as an own goal (Lucas Leiva).

4) Manchester City's first goal against Arsenal on 12th September 2009 has been confirmed as a Micah Richards goal.

5) Fulham's first goal against Everton on 13th September 2009 has been confirmed as a Paul Konchesky goal.

6) Manchester United's second goal against Manchester City on 20th September 2009 has been confirmed as a Darren Fletcher goal

Manchester City striker Craig Bellamy fears his career could be over after one or two more seasons.
The former West Ham United attacker is currently trying to shake off a groin strain which saw him miss Wales' friendly against Scotland last weekend.
The groin problem is the latest in a catalogue of injuries and subsequent operations that have dogged Bellamy's career and the player believes his playing days may be cut short.

Darren Bent reckons Sunderland can overcome Arsenal at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.
Sunderland are up to eighth in the Barclays Premier League after a bright start to the campaign under manager Steve Bruce.
The second-placed Gunners have emerged as genuine title contenders and will be tough opposition having scored 11 goals in their last three matches.

Arsenal striker Eduardo has signed a new "long-term" contract at the Emirates Stadium.
And there is more good news for Arsenal after the club confirmed that the injury sustained by defender Kieran Gibbs while on England Under 21 duty was not as bad as first feared.
The 26-year-old, who joined the Gunners from Dinamo Zagreb in July 2007, has been rewarded for his form since recovering from a badly broken leg.

Manchester United's Paul Scholes wants manager Sir Alex Ferguson to remain at Old Trafford for years to come. Ferguson has had a glorious 23-year stay at United where he has won a clutch of honours including the Barclays Premier League on 10 occasions.
The 67-year-old did have plans to retire at the end of the 2001/02 campaign but decided to stay on and lead the Red Devils to even more silverware.

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Manchester City forward Robinho has told his team-mates that he wants to quit the club to join Spanish giants Barcelona.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Tottenham and Portsmouth are stepping up their pursuit of Marseille winger Hatem Ben Arfa.
Full story: The Sun

Tottenham could also bid for former Portsmouth and current Al-Arabi striker Lomana LuaLua.
Full story: The Sun

Chelsea have been told that Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero will cost them £50m.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Napoli insist that Chelsea have not made a bid for £25m-rated midfielder Marek Hamsik.
Full story: The Sun

Liverpool have swooped to sign 14-year-old forward Dave Moli from Blue Square Premier side Luton.
Full story: The Sun

Liverpool, Tottenham and Fulham are monitoring Real Madrid striker Ruud van Nistelrooy's situation after the Dutchman said he would consider a Premier League return.
Full story: Daily Star

Gillingham have told Wolves they will have to pay more than £1.5m to land Canadian striker Simeon Jackson.
Full story: The Sun

Birmingham are lining up a £1.5m raid on local rivals West Brom for midfielder Graham Dorrans.
Full story: Daily Mirror

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Chelsea are closing in on the £40m signing of Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero.
Full story: Daily Telegraph

AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso is hoping to secure a January transfer move to Manchester City.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Manchester City are interested in Tottenham winger David Bentley and could bid £8m for the 25-year-old.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Tottenham are set to beat Manchester United to the signing of Plymouth's young defender Jamie Richards.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Barcelona will ask to take Manchester City forward Robinho on loan first before deciding whether to sign the Brazilian permanently.
Full story: Daily Mirror

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Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas is the number one transfer target for both Real Madrid and Barcelona, who are set to spark a £60m bidding war for the 22-year-old.
Full story: Daily Star

Chelsea are ready to make a £50m double swoop for Valencia striker David Villa and Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos.
Full story: Daily Star

Chelsea have been urged by skipper John Terry to spend big in the January transfer window while their transfer ban is suspended. Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell, AC Milan playmaker Andrea Pirlo and Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero are on the wish list.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Tottenham are lining up a £6m bid for Manchester United and England goalkeeper Ben Foster.
Full story: The Sun

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has launched a £5m bid for Middlesbrough centre-back David Wheater.
Full story: The Sun

Liverpool will resist any attempt by Barcelona to prise midfielder Javier Mascherano away during the January transfer window but may accept a £30m package in the summer. Barca may offer midfielder Yaya Toure and striker Bojan Krkic in part exchange. (Daily Express)

Yara Toure has said that Manchester United and Chelsea are his preferred destinations if he is to leave the Nou Camp. (The Independent)

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez is lining up a £15m double raid on West Ham for centre-back Matthew Upson and left-back Herita Ilunga.
Full story: Daily Star

Manchester United winger Nani is a loan target for Italian side Fiorentina, who would be tempted to pay £15m to make the deal permanent in the summer.
Full story: Daily Mail

Stoke boss Tony Pulis is planning a January raid in Huddersfield for goalkeeper Alex Smithies, who is valued at £3m.
Full story: The Sun

Tottenham have taken 16-year-old Valarenga striker Havard Nielsen on loan. The teenager has represented Norway at under-16 level and scored in their recent win against Italy.
Full story: The Sun

Bolton are lining up a £250,000 move for Hungary striker Laszlo Lencse, who plays for MTK.
Full story: The Sun

Portsmouth midfielder Matt Ritchie wants to stay at Notts County when his loan deal expires next month. (Daily Star)

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is trying to set up a cut-price deal for Espanyol striker Raul Tamudo.
Full story: Daily Mirror

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AC Milan striker Klaas Jan Huntelaar has been linked with a January move to several Premier League clubs but the Dutch international says he wants to stay with the Serie A outfit. (Press Association)

Chelsea are lining up a bid to sign Brazil under-15 skipper Lucas Piazon, who is seen as the new Kaka, from Sao Paolo. Full story: Daily Mirror

Egypt striker Amr Zaki, who spent last season on loan at Wigan, is wanted by Portsmouth and could join the Premier League club in January. Full story: Daily Mirror

Wayne Rooney expects to open talks over a Manchester United deal in the next few months. Barcelona have been linked with the England international, who has started the season in fine fettle for United, scoring seven Barclays Premier League goals.Rooney's former team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo has spoken of his admiration for the striker, suggesting he would be welcome at Real Madrid.

Arsenal's van Persie out after international game. The Dutch Football Association have confirmed that Arsenal striker Robin van Persie has definitely torn ankle ligaments. Van Persie was stretchered from the field just 10 minutes into Holland's international friendly with Italy on Saturday evening following a robust challenge from Azzurri centre-half Giorgio Chiellini.He was immediately rushed to hospital for treatment, with Arsenal anxiously awaiting to learn the seriousness of the situation.

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Manchester United and Chelsea are fighting it out to sign Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell who is valued at £20m.
Full story: News of the World

Man United are also lining up a £15m January bid for Bayern Munich right-back Philipp Lahm.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez hopes to raise £15m from the sale of defender Andrea Dossena and forward Ryan Babel - and wants to splash some of the cash on Hamburg striker Eljero Elia.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

Liverpool are also keen on Arsenal striker Eduardo and are poised to make a £10m bid for Croatian.
Full story: News of the World

Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano looks set for a £30m move to Barcelona after his advisors agreed the player's personal terms with the Spanish club. (Sunday Express)

Arsenal are preparing a £5m bid for Hoffenheim's Brazilian midfielder Maicosuel.
Full story: News of the World

The Gunners are also keen on Cardiff City full-back Adam Matthews and are planning a £5m swoop for the 17-year-old. (Sunday Express)

Manchester City have agreed a £36m deal to sign Benfica midfielder Angel di Maria in January.
Full story: News of the World

Man City meanwhile will make a £20m January bid for Borussia Dortmund defender Neven Subotic.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

Manchester United and City are both keen on Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko who is rated at £20m.
Full story: Mail on Sunday

Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea are all battling it out to sign 16-year-old striker Connor Wickham from Ipswich in January.
Full story: Mail on Sunday

Tottenham are set to renew their interest in Sevilla winger Diego Capel.
Full story: News of the World

Chelsea will have to match Atletico Madrid forward Sergio Aguero's huge £6.5m a year wages to land the striker.
Full story: News of the World

Chelsea are also leading the chase to sign Anderlecht striker Romelu Lukaku who has already attracted interest from AC Milan, Real Madrid and Manchester United.
Full story: News of the World

Birmingham are lining up a £7m bid for Celtic winger Aiden McGeady.
Full story: News of the World

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is set to raid his old club Swansea City for £2m-rated defender Ashley Williams.
Full story: News of the World

Portsmouth have set their sights on a January double swoop for Nice striker Loic Remy and Marseille winger Hatem Ben Arfa.

Full story: News of the World

Middlesbrough winger Adam Johnson has been told he cannot leave the club in January despite interest from Sunderland, Spurs, Chelsea and Everton.
Full story: News of the World

Former England striker Darius Vassell who currently plays for Turkish side Ankaragucu is hoping to secure a January switch to Bolton.
Full story: News of the World

Sunderland will go after Newcastle left-back Jose Enrique if they fail to sign Wigan defender Maynor Figueroa in January. (Sunday Express)

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Manchester United and Chelsea are fighting it out to sign Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell who is valued at £20m.
Full story: News of the World

Man United are also lining up a £15m January bid for Bayern Munich right-back Philipp Lahm.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez hopes to raise £15m from the sale of defender Andrea Dossena and forward Ryan Babel - and wants to splash some of the cash on Hamburg striker Eljero Elia.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

Liverpool are also keen on Arsenal striker Eduardo and are poised to make a £10m bid for Croatian.
Full story: News of the World

Manchester City will make a £20m January bid for Borussia Dortmund defender Neven Subotic.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

West Ham are set to formally announce the retirement of striker Dean Ashton. Full story: Sunday Mirror

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Juventus and AC Milan are interested in Manchester United's unsettled winger Nani.
Full story: The Sun

Manchester United are to make a £20m bid for West Ham striker Carlton Cole in the January transfer window.
Full story: Daily Mail

Manchester City and Argentina striker Carlos Tevez, 25, says he is tired of football and will retire from the game if his country wins next year's World Cup.
Full story: The Sun

Chelsea have been hit by the news that striker Didier Drogba will be out for three weeks with a broken rib.
Full story: The Sun

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Manchester City have been told by Benfica that star forward Angel Di Maria will cost them £36m after they made him their top target to replace Brazilian Robinho, who has been linked with Barcelona.
Full story: Daily Mail

Liverpool have placed a £14m price tag on midfielder Lucas Leiva after a couple of top European sides inquired about his availability. (Daily Mirror)

Fulham are planning a January swoop for Palermo's Brazilian keeper Rubinho who is rated at around £3m.
Full story: The Sun

Blackburn are considering a £4m bid for AZ Alkmaar's Swedish midfielder Rasmus Elm. (Daily Mirror)

Wolverhampton Wanderers are interested in Gillingham striker Simeon Williamson and are preparing a £1.5m bid.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Birmingham are tracking Sevilla striker Arouna Kone and Real Betis midfielder Achille Emana.
Full story: Daily Mail

Manchester United have sent Rio Ferdinand to a see a specialist about his back issues and has been placed on a new course of treatment to spare the defender a significant lay-off.
Full story: The Guardian

Manchester City forward Robinho is set to anger his club manager Mark Hughes by playing for his national side Brazil against England, despite being out of action with an ankle injury since August.
Full story: The Sun

Liverpool's Fabio Aurelio has been forced to pull out of Brazil's squad to face England and is the Premier League club's latest injury worry. Steven Gerrard, Fernado Torres, Glen Johnson, Yossi Benayoun and Albert Riera are among the other injured first-teamers.
Full story: The Guardian

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Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is weighing up a January loan move for Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has been given the go ahead to launch a £12m double raid for Middlesbrough winger Adam Johnson and Wigan defender Maynor Figueroa.
Full story: The Sun

Liverpool have been told that West Ham striker Carlton Cole will cost the Anfield club £20m.
Full story: The Sun

Arsenal are keeping tabs on Barcelona's Israeli winger Gai Assulin.
Full story: The Sun

Everton lead the chase for Benfica's £13m-rated defensive midfielder Javier Garcia.
Full story: The Sun

Manchester United winger Nani has accused his club manager Sir Alex Ferguson of mismanaging his career.
Full story: The Sun

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Manchester City insist that forward Robinho, who has been linked with a move to Barcelona, is going nowhere.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Manager Rafael Benitez will try and solve Liverpool's striker crisis by making a £12m move for West Ham's Carlton Cole in January.
Full story: Daily Star

Spurs manager Harry Redknapp will take a look at Crystal Palace striker Victor Moses at a behind-closed-doors friendly this week.
Full story: Daily Mirror

The agent of Barcelona's Yaya Toure says the midfielder could leave the Spanish giants in the summer but has ruled out a switch to Manchester City.
Full story: The Sun

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson sat next to transfer target Simon Kjaer at an awards ceremony in Denmark on Monday night. Kjaer, a central defender, plays for Italian side Palermo.
Full story: Daily Mirror

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Barcelona are closing in on a deal for Manchester City forward Robinho. Initially, the European Champions will pay a £6m "arrangement fee" to take the player on loan in January ahead of a permanent move in the summer.
Full story: The Sun

Man City manager Mark Hughes is keen on bringing highly rated, 14-year-old QPR striker Raheem Sterling to Eastlands. Hughes is willing to offer the London club £1m plus two of his fringe players on loan.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Blackburn Rovers boss Sam Allardyce is chasing Hadjuk Split's Bosnian winger Senijad Ibricic.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher believes he is being targeted by referees because of the comments made about him by Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger in September. Wenger accused one unnamed player, believed to be Fletcher, of constantly getting away with fouls against his side when the sides met at Old Trafford in August.
Full story: Various

Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner is set to undergo a hernia operation and faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Chelsea defender Ashley Cole faces a race against time to be fit to face former club Arsenal on 29 November. The England international played against Manchester United on Sunday with a depressed fracture of the tibia, which he aggravated during the match.
Full story: Daily Star

Premier League Result for the 9th 2009

Liverpool Ngog (13) Gerrard (pen 71)	2-2 (HT 1-2)	Birmingham Benitez (26) Jerome (45+3)
Bookings: Ngog (71)		Bookings: McFadden (64) Carsley (71)
Att: 42,560

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Tottenham are hoping to sign Valencia's Vicente in the January transfer window with the left-sided midfielder reported to be keen to leave the Spanish club. (Spanish radio station Cadena Ser)

Bolton are set to release Andy O'Brien in the next transfer window if the 30-year-old centre-half wants to join a Championship club.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson could be in trouble with the Football Association for expressing his displeasure over referee Martin Atkinson after Sunday's 1-0 defeat at Chelsea.

The free-kick that led to John Terry's headed goal and the failure to see Didier Drogba's foul on Wes Brown, Ferguson said: "You lose faith in the refereeing sometimes." (Various)
Full story: Guardian

Hull chairman Adam Pearson could be set to give manager Phil Brown until the end of the season to prove himself.

With many predicting Brown's sacking on the back of Hull's poor run, the recently appointed chief said: "If you stay strong and dig in, then I think it is a decent solution."
Full story: The Sun