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22 amazing pictures from the Premier League 2012/13...
It was a Premier League season defined by the departure of genuinely great players and managers, with the retirement of Paul Scholes, Stilyan Petrov, Jamie Carragher, (possibly) Phil Neville and, of course, Sir Alex Ferguson, leaving plenty of intrigue as to how they will be replaced next campaign. Meanwhile, the likes of Luis Suarez (good and bad), Robin van Persie and Gareth Bale provided plenty of entertainment, as the season played out its twists and turns.
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Exclusive - David Unsworth backs Alan Stubbs for Everton...
David Unsworth has backed Alan Stubbs to replace David Moyes as Everton manager.
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Benitez: Everton job is a definite no go
Former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez said he would not consider taking on the Everton job after his time at Chelsea finished with a 2-1 win over the Merseyside club. The departing interim Blues boss has performed brilliantly at Stamford Bridge winning the Europa League and securing third spot in the Premier League having taken over from Roberto Di Matteo in November. Despite not being loved by Chelsea fans the Spaniard has appeared to slowly win over the Blues faithful with some banners on...
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Benitez: Everton job is a definite no go
Former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez said he would not consider taking on the Everton job after his time at Chelsea finished with a 2-1 win over the Merseyside club. The departing interim Blues boss has performed brilliantly at Stamford Bridge winning the Europa League and securing third spot in the Premier League having taken over from Roberto Di Matteo in November. Despite not being loved by Chelsea fans the Spaniard has appeared to slowly win over the Blues faithful with some banners on...
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Premier League round-up: Laurent Koscielny strike sees...
Laurent Koscielnys second half strike for Arsenal against Newcastle has given the Gunners Champions League football next season, despite Tottenham beating Sunderland 1-0 at White Hart Lane. Spurs gave it their all on home soil but the French defenders hooked goal after 52 minutes at St James Park ensured that Arsene Wengers men will once again finish above their fierce rivals thank to their 1-0 win.
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Exclusive – Kevin Ratcliffe: Bill Kenwright failures...
Kevin Ratcliffe has hit out at Everton owner Bill Kenwright after David Moyes uncompensated exit to Manchester United has left them searching for a new boss on the cheap. The Scotsman leaves Goodison Park after 11 years in charge after the final game of the season, but with his chairman failing to tie him down to a new contract he joins the Red Devils without the Toffees being paid a penny.
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Premier League end of season quiz! How many can you...
The 2012/13 Barclays Premier League comes to a close this weekend, but how much can you recall about this season? Take talkSPORTs end of season quiz to find out. No cheating, and let us know how you get on below. 1. Which Manchester United player has made the most appearances for the club in this seasons Premier League? 2. Before the final game of the season, which player had top scored in the Premier League for Manchester City?
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Spurs, Everton and Liverpool to benefit from Wigan...
Following Wigans relegation from the Premier League, talkSPORT are looking at the players who may choose to leave the DW Stadium rather than play in the Championship.
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Balague on Jose Mourinho’s possible replacements at Real...
Spanish football expert Guillem Balague joins Stan and Danny to discuss all the latest news from La Liga, including Real Madrids possible replacements for Joe Mourinho. Balague says he wouldnt be surprised to see Cristiano Ronaldo leave the Bernabeu following the Special Ones exit, while he believes there is no truth in the rumours that Rafa Benitez could succeed David Moyes at Everton.
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Exclusive – Gareth Southgate: David Moyes' appointment...
Manchester Uniteds decision to replace Sir Alex Ferguson with David Moyes will be a huge boost to young British coaches, claims Gareth Southgate. The Everton boss has signed a six-year deal to take over from the Red Devils legend on June 1, beating the likes of Jose Mourinho to the role.
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Transfer rumours and paper review – Saturday, May 18
Here is all of Saturdays transfer gossip and paper talk... Incoming Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho will try to hijack Manchester Uniteds attempt to bring Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo, 28, back to English football. (Daily Mail) Arsenal are expected to sign Queens Park Rangers 33-year-old Brazilian goalkeeper Julio Cesar. (Daily Mirror) Liverpools Spanish goalkeeper Pepe Reina, 30, is top of Barcelonas wish-list as the Spanish giants try to sign three new goalkeepers. (Daily Mirror)
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Exclusive - Jamie Carragher backs Rafa Benitez for...
Jamie Carragher have backed Rafa Benitez to take over at Everton. The interim Chelsea boss has refused to knock down speculation linking him with the top job at Goodison Park, as the Toffees look to replace David Moyes, who has agreed a six-year deal at Manchester United.
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Exclusive - Rafa Benitez refuses to rule out a move to...
Rafa Benitez has refused to rule out a move to Everton although he admits it would be difficult for him to take charge at Goodison Park. The interim Chelsea manager is almost certain to leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season, but has admitted he would like to stay in the Premier League.
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Poll: Can Rafa Benitez manage Everton?
After the Spaniards revelation that he hasnt ruled out taking the Goodison Park job, we want your view.
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The footballer Twitter's been waiting for, Fellaini's...
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Transfer rumours and paper review with Matt Scott –...
Here is all of Thursdays transfer gossip and paper talk... Manuel Pellegrini has handed Manchester City a five-man shortlist of transfer targets after agreeing a two-year contract at the Etihad. Malaga star Isco has already agreed to follow the Chilean to City at the end of the season, while Real Madrid winger Angel di Maria, Seville stars Jesus Navas and Geoffrey Kondogbia and Borussia Dortmunds Marco Reus are all targets. (Daily Star)
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Montpellier boss Rene Girard issues come-and-get-me plea...
Montpellier boss Rene Girard has issued a come-and-get-me plea to any interested clubs in the Premier League. The 59-year-old performed minor miracles to guide his current club to the Ligue 1 title on a shoestring budget last term. Montpellier have endured a difficult defence of their crown - they are currently in ninth place, 26 points adrift of new champions Paris St-Germain - and Girard is keen to try his hand in England.
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Everton and Spurs face missing out on Porto wideman
Benfica are ready to trump a string of Premier League clubs in the hunt for Christian Atsu. Everton are monitoring the Porto wideman, while Tottenham have also expressed an interest. Andre Villas-Boas managed Atsu during his time at Porto and is said to be keen on a reunion, while Evertons interest is firm, although David Moyes imminent departure means a move could be off. Benfica, Chelseas Europa League final opponents, are now firmly in the running for the 21-year-old Ghanaian, whose...
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Transfer rumours and paper review with Chris Davies –...
Here is all of Tuesdays transfer gossip and paper talk... Manchester United have launched a stunning bid to sign former Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas from Spanish champions Barcelona. (Evening Standard) Phil Jagielka is also a target for new Manchester United boss David Moyes. The England centre-half is the THIRD Everton player on Moyes wishlist, along with Marouane Fellaini and Leighton Baines. (The Sun)
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O'Keeffe: Moyes leaves Everton with his head held high
Liverpool Echos Everton correspondent Greg OKeeffe says the clubs supporters are saddened by David Moyes decision to leave the club in the summer but understand he could not turn down the opportunity to manage Manchester United.
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Transfer rumours and paper review with John Cross –...
Here is all of Mondays transfer gossip and paper talk... New Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola is ready to make an audacious bid for Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere. Guardiola accepts that Wilshere is unlikely to leave Arsenal this summer but believes that he could become be available in the long-term for the right price. (Metro) Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has denied having any contact with Paris Saint-Germain and rubbished talk about him taking over at the Parc des Princes. (Various)
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David Moyes pays emotional tribute to Everton's fans
David Moyes paid an emotional tribute to Evertons fans after his final game at Goodison Park. The Scot will leave Merseyside after 11 years at the end of this season and succeed Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United. And he admits it was hard to walk out on the Toffees. He said: It was tough. I came here 11 years ago and I thought, these people [the fans] dont even know me. I came from Preston and they were probably saying, whos this? but they gave me a great reception then and today...
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Premier League round-up: Norwich and Newcastle wins...
Wigans Premier League future is hanging by a thread after results went against the FA Cup winners with Norwich City and Newcastle both victorious on a dramatic Sunday. The Latics now must beat both Arsenal and Aston Villa if they are to preserve their top flight status after their relegation rivals all got results. Chris Hughtons Canaries, who started the day in 16th, registered an emphatic 4-0 victory over West Brom at Carrow Road. Robert Snodgrass and Grant Holt netted either side of half...
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Transfer rumours and paper review – Sunday, May 12
Here is all of Sundays transfer gossip and paper talk... Manchester United are lining up a 30m bid for Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema, 25, as a replacement for Wayne Rooney. (The Sun on Sunday) Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini, 25, wants to test himself against Europes best in the Champions League and has hinted that he could follow manager David Moyes to Manchester United. (Metro) Liverpool are in talks over signing 8m-rated Lille left-back Lucas Digne, 19. (Sunday People)
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Five Liverpool signings to close the gap on Man United...
While Man United fans are praying David Moyes is the right choice to succeed Fergie, Chelsea are hoping Mourinho will ride to their rescue, Man City may be looking for a Mancini replacement after their disappointing season and Everton are wondering who can replace their outgoing boss. All of which means Liverpool could have a golden opportunity to make a push back up into the top four next season.
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Exclusive – Neville Southall: Gianfranco Zola is the man...
Neville Southall has told talkSPORT that Gianfranco Zola is the man to lead Everton into the Champions League next season. The Toffees are on the hunt for a new manager following David Moyes decision to leave the club and replace the retiring Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United.
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Proof that Moyes outperformed Fergie while at Everton,...
Over the past decade David Moyes has gained a reputation for being an expert on working with a small budget, with many lauding him for out-peforming his cash-strapped Everton side. While he has shown the odd fallibility in the transfer market, overall the Scottish boss has shown an eye for a bargain and has been commended for operating shrewdly when it comes to spending money.
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Top five Everton players this season - will Moyes take...
Manchester United moved swiftly to announce Sir Alex Fergusons successor, with Evertons David Moyes signing a six-year deal to become the new Old Trafford gaffer following the culmination of this Premier League campaign.
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Celtic manager Neil Lennon 'flattered' by link to...
Celtic boss Neil Lennon has admitted he is flattered to be link with the soon-to-be vacant managerial post at Everton. David Moyes will leave Goodison Park at the end of the season to take the reins at Manchester United and Lennon has been touted as a possible candidate to replace the Scot.
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David Moyes reveals he had planned on staying at Everton...
David Moyes insists he had no plans to quit Everton before Manchester United made their move. The 50-year-old, whose contract at Goodison Park had been due to expire in the summer, is to replace the retiring Sir Alex Ferguson as United manager on July 1.
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8 FA Cup final shocks that sum up why we love football
Nobody gave Sunderland a hope in the 1973 FA Cup Final when they beat a very powerful Leeds side and 40 years on, Man City are expected to roll over Wigan with ease. However, the underdogs have a history of throwing up Wembley shocks and talkSPORT are looking at eight previous finals when the big boys have been rocked...
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Heitinga in line for Everton exit
Fenerbahce are ready to move for Johnny Heitinga in the summer. It promises to be a busy period for Everton, with David Moyes leaving to join Manchester United and players futures uncertain. Moyes stopped Heitinga leaving last summer when the Turkish club were keen but this time, the Dutchman could be on the move and he would link up with countryman Dirk Kuyt.
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Exclusive – Andy Gray claims Sir Alex Ferguson may step...
Andy Gray believes David Moyes could be in charge of Manchester United before the end of this season. Moyes is due to start work as Sir Alex Fergusons successor at Old Trafford on July 1 but Gray claims the Scot could leave Everton early if the Merseyside club beat West Ham on Sunday.
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Fergie retirement 'best news ever', Moyes is the man and...
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Exclusive - Cardiff City boss Malky Mackay approached...
Cardiff manager Malky Mackay has been approached about replacing David Moyes at Everton, talkSPORT understands. Moyes will leave the Merseyside club at the end of this season and move to Manchester United, following Sir Alex Fergusons retirement. Wigan chief Roberto Martinez and Celtic boss Neil Lennon, along with Mackay, have been linked to the top job at Goodison Park, and sources close to the Scot have confirmed that the former Watford boss is high up on the list of candidates.
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Exclusive - Peter Reid: Everton are powerless to stop...
Peter Reid believes Everton are powerless to stop Marouane Fellaini and Leighton Baines joining Manchester United this summer. The Toffees pair could follow David Moyes to Old Trafford in the transfer window, after being linked with a 40million double switch to the Red Devils. And Reid, who won the FA Cup with the Merseyside club in 1984, claims Everton fans should get used to life without their star duo.
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Transfer rumours and paper review with Tony Evans –...
Here is all of Fridays transfer gossip and paper talk... New Manchester United manager David Moyes wants to make 25-year-old Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini his first signing at Old Trafford. (Daily Mirror) Moyes wants to sign Fellaini and left-back Leighton Baines, 28, from Everton in a potential 39m double deal. (The Sun) Everton will block any attempts from Moyes to sign Baines but Fellainis contract contains a release clause. (Daily Telegraph)
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Exclusive – Kevin Campbell: David Moyes is a...
Kevin Campbell has told talkSPORT that David Moyes is fully deserving of the Manchester United managers job. The 50-year-old will leave Goodison Park at the end of the season and take up the reins at Old Trafford on July 1 after signing a six-year contract with the Red Devils. And Campbell is backing his former boss to succeed because he is just like outgoing manager Sir Alex Ferguson. I think David Moyes has earned his stripes as a manager, the ex-striker told Hawksbee and Jacobs.
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Manchester United confirm appointment of David Moyes as...
David Moyes has been appointed the new manager of Manchester United. The 50-year-old has agreed a six-year contract to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson and will officially take charge at Old Trafford on July 1. Moyes had been the favourite to land the role following Fergusons announcement, made on Wednesday, that he is to retire at the end of the season.
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Pictures of the new Man United manager doing his best...
It is only a matter of time before David Moyes is officially announced as Sir Alex Fergusons successor at Manchester United - or should we say, until Fergie time is replaced by Moyes time - so we thought wed take a moment to celebrate the ceremonial passing of power by bringing you images of Moyes displaying his own set of time-keeping skills. Let us know what you think of Moyes appointment as new Man United manager by commenting below. Scroll down for more pics.
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Moyes beats McLeish, McClaren and Steve Bruce to the Man...
Following Sir Alex Fergusons retirement, David Moyes has been selected to replace the long-serving Man United manager. Whether Fergies fellow Scot proves to be a success at Old Trafford remains to be seen, but over the years, plenty of names had been speculated upon as possible replacements for a manager who truly was one of a kind.
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Manchester United to confirm David Moyes as new manager
Manchester United will confirm David Moyes as their new manager this afternoon. talkSPORT revealed on Wednesday that the Everton boss was the man the Old Trafford giants wanted to replace Sir Alex Ferguson, who confirmed his retirement yesterday. An announcement was expected before the weekend, and a United official has confirmed to talkSPORT the news will be made official by the end of today.
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Everton confirm David Moyes exit as Manchester United...
Everton have confirmed David Moyes will leave the club in the summer. The Scots contract at Goodison Park expires at the end of the season and talkSPORT revealed on Wednesday afternoon that he has already agreed a deal to become Sir Alex Fergusons successor at Manchester United.
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Man United tweet 'Welcome new manager David Moyes' link
The official Twitter account of the Manchester United press office tweeted a link to a page on the Manchester United Facebook (pictured above) in which their fans could send new manager David Moyes a welcome message then promptly deleted the tweet. The day before, twitter.com/@ManUtd_PO got the world talking when they tweeted Sir Alex Ferguson retires #thankyousiralex, and they appear to have given the game away again today
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Four Everton players that could follow David Moyes to...
As talkSPORT revealed, David Moyes is likely to be unveiled as Manchester United manager in the coming days. Along with the monumental managerial change at Old Trafford as a result, there could also be some alterations in the squad, with a few Everton stars potentially becoming available. talkSPORT look at some of the Toffees players that could follow Moyes to Manchester. Click the arrow to begin...
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Wigan manager Roberto Martinez claims Everton talks...
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez claims it would be a waste of time discussing the Everton job ahead of the FA Cup final. The Spainard has become a target for the Toffees, after David Moyes switch to Manchester United, as he prepares his Latics side for the showpiece event against Manchester City on Saturday.
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Exclusive - Henning Berg expects David Moyes to target...
Henning Berg believes new Manchester United manager David Moyes could target Leighton Baines and Marouane Fellaini this summer. The former Everton boss is set to take over from Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford, following the 71-year-olds decision to step down.
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Royle on Moyes to Man United and Rooney's future
Former Everton manager, Joe Royle, casts his eye over the latest goings on at Goodison Park as David Moyes joins the Red Devils. The Toffees chief has agreed to take over the reins from Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford and Royle claims the Premier League champions have picked wisely.
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REVEALED! How new Man United manager David Moyes...
David Moyes has agreed to become the next Manchester United manager and will replace Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford at the end of the season, but will he be a success at one of the worlds biggest clubs?
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O'Keeffe: There's no bad blood between Moyes and Rooney
Liverpool Echo journalist, Greg OKeeffe, claims Wayne Rooney and David Moyes, who will link up at Manchester United next season, can still work together - even after their 2007 dispute. The Everton manager sued Rooney for comments made in his autobiography My Story So Far, where he accused the Scot of being overbearing, controlling and ultimately responsible for the ex-Toffee strikers 27million transfer to United in 2004.
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Exclusive - Steve Bruce backs David Moyes for Manchester...
Steve Bruce believes David Moyes could be the ideal replacement for Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United. Moyes is out of contract at Everton in the summer and has emerged as the favourite to succeed his fellow Scot as United boss, after the 71-year-olds announcement that he is to retire at the end of the season.
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David Moyes appointed Manchester United manager
David Moyes is the new manager of Manchester United. The Everton boss has agreed to move to Old Trafford and will join the club at the end of the season. Moyes future has been in doubt for several months, after his refusal to sign a new deal on Merseyside and, following Sir Alex Fergusons retirement, the Red Devils have acted quickly to land the former Preston chief.
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Terry Darracott on his time at Everton
Former Everton defender, Terry Darracott, joins Keys and Gray to look back on his career at Goodison Park.
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Osman: Referee may have cost Everton a place in Europe
Everton midfielder Leon Osman believes referee Michael Oliver may have cost them a place in Europe next season. The Toffees thought theyd scored after 56 minutes of their Merseyside derby clash with Liverpool but Sylvain Distins header was harshly ruled out by the official. With the game ending 0-0, had the strike stood, it would have given them an extra two points and kept them in the hunt for a spot In the top five as they look to qualify for the Champions League or Europa League.
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Liverpool 0-0 Everton: Merseyside derby ends in stalemate
Liverpool and Everton played out a sullen stalemate at Anfield as they drew 0-0 in the 220th Merseyside derby. The insipid game went some way to showing that without Luis Suarez the Reds looks toothless and Brendan Rodgers decision to bring on Martin Skrtel for Stewart Downing late on showed their lack of ambition as the season comes to a close. And there was to be no fairytale win for Jamie Carragher, playing in his final derby before retirement, although as a Toffees fans he will at least...
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Peter Reid previews Liverpool v Everton
The ex-Toffees star looks ahead to the Merseyside derby at Anfield.
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Exclusive – Reid: Everton must spend to break into the...
Peter Reid has told talkSPORT that Everton must begin splashing the cash if they are to finally break into the top four. The Toffees have challenged Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham all season for a league position that would qualify them for next seasons Champions League. And Reid, who believes David Moyes will remain at Goodison Park despite taking time to think about his future on Merseyside, thinks the Scotsman and club chairman Bill Kenwright must buy in world class players if they want...
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Transfer rumours and paper review – Sunday, May 5
Here is all of Sundays transfer gossip and paper talk... Manchester United are still interested in signing Tottenhams Gareth Bale, 23, rated by Spurs chairman Daniel Levy at 60m. (Sunday Mirror) United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been cleared by the club to make a big summer signing. (Sunday Express)
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Picture this! Giggs, Messi, Wilshere and Nasri: what a...
Isnt it amazing how an extra hand can change everything? One moment fierce title rivals Ryan Giggs and Gareth Barry are confronting each other for red and blue, with anger in their eyes. The next, with the subtle addition of a hand, Giggsy appears to be tenderly embracing his City rival, as if seeking a warm embrace and an end to hostilities. Yes, its the slightly bizarre, but entertaining notion of adding a hand to seemingly hostile situations, turning them o their head to produce a very...
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Liverpool DOMINANCE over Man United! The world of TV...
Sky have unveiled Jamie Carragher as the star signing ahead their live Premier League coverage next season, meaning its three Liverpool men against one Red Devil, as Carra joins Jamie Redknapp, Graeme Souness and Gary Neville as part of the team. That got us thinking: which teams are most represented when it comes to TV coverage of Premier League, Champions League, Europa League and FA Cup matches, taking into account the clubs they represented during their playing days?
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What the world was like when Everton last won at Anfield
Everton travel the short distance to Anfield hoping to end a 14-year curse that has not seen them win at the home of their Merseyside neighbours Liverpool since 27 September, 1999. Thats a long time to suffer at the hands of your rivals, particularly when you consider what the world was like when a Kevin Campbell goal ensured Everton headed back across Stanley Park to Goodison with all three points...
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David Weir on the Merseyside derby
Everton reserve team coach David Weir joins Danny Kelly to preview Saturdays showdown between Liverpool and Everton at Anfield.
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Show some fight and take on our Premier League quiz
QPR and Reading may have shown all the resilience of a wet paper bag last week as they accepted relegation with out so much as a fight, but will you roll over and be defeated by our tough Premier League quiz? Try your hand at the following 10 questions and let us know how you got on.
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Wright previews the Merseyside derby
Former Liverpool defender, Mark Wright, looks ahead to the Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton this weekend. The pair face each other with pride at stake, with both clubs realistically out of the running for a top four place, at Anfield on Sunday afternoon. It could be Jamie Carraghers last match against the Toffees and Wright believes the former England defender has been a fantastic servant to Brendan Rodgerss side.
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Vote for your favourite FA Cup song of all-time from...
Its the worlds oldest domestic cup competition and with that kind of history, its no surprise the FA Cup final has inspired some memorable music down the years. The Cup final song is one of the great traditions in English football and, while the music may be more tongue-in-cheek than tuneful, we do love a good Wembley-inspired sing-along.
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Transfer rumours and paper review Tony Evans – Friday,...
Here is all of Fridays transfer gossip and paper talk... Jose Mourinho has agreed a sensational return to Chelsea. The Special Ones Stamford Bridge comeback is unlikely to be officially announced until July 1 but Roman Abramovich has sanctioned a 10million-a-year package to tempt Mourinho back. (The Sun) And Mourinho will try and tempt Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski to spurn Bayern Munichs advances and join him at Chelsea when he returns to Stamford Bridge. (Daily Mail)
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Everton eye Serie A defender
Everton are monitoring Lazio right back Luis Pedro Cavanda. While David Moyes future at the club is not absolutely certain, Cavanda is a target for Everton regardless of whether the Scot stays or goes. Moyes is said to rate the defender highly and Lazio are willing to cash in. The 22-year-old is a product of the Serie A sides youth team and has spent time on loan at Torino and Bari but has failed to become a regular for his parent club.
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Newcastle and Everton in fight for Portuguese striker
Newcastle and Everton face a fight to land Vitoria Guimares striker Amido Bald, with Hamburg now in the running. Bald was released by Sporting Lisbon last summer but has bounced back with Vitoria, scoring nine in the league this season. The 21-year-old has been scouted by Premier League sides this season, who believe they can snap him up for around 3.5m. But the former Portugal Under-20 international is also wanted by German side Hamburg, who are expected to make their move in the coming...
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Transfer rumours and paper review with Matt Scott –...
Here is all of Thursdays transfer gossip and paper talk... Robert Lewandowski is ready to snub Manchester United and join Bayern Munich instead. The 25million-rated Dortmund sensation is on the brink of sealing a stunning 160,000-a-week five-year deal at Bayern. (The Sun) Roman Abramovich will have to pay as much as 12million to bring Jose Mourinho back to Chelsea. The Real Madrid coach inserted a break clause in the four-year contract he signed at the Bernabeu last summer after he won La...
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Lescott ready to rejoin Everton - if Moyes stays
Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott will consider a move back to Everton this summer - but only if David Moyes remains as manager. Lescott, who joined City from Everton in a controversial move back in 2009 for a reported 22million, has fallen down the pecking order at the Etihad due to the impressive form of Matija Nastasic. The 30-year-old, having made just 14 league starts this season, is now weighing up his future.
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Exclusive - Steven Gerrard: Liverpool want Merseyside...
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard wants to hand Jamie Carragher a perfect retirement present this Sunday by winning the Merseyside derby. The Reds defender will call time on illustrious career at the end of the season after making over 700 appearances for the Anfield club.
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Honigstein: No truth in the 'Moyes to Schalke' rumours
talkSPORTs German football expert, Raf Honigstein, has rubbished suggestions David Moyes is set to take over at Schalke. The Everton boss is set to leave Goodison Park this summer, after failing to agree a new contract, and has been linked with top job in Gelsenkirchen, along with Premier League side Chelsea. But Honigstein, who also spoke about Bayern Munichs Champions League semi-final second leg clash with Barcelona, believes the Scot is not destined for a move to Europe.
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Transfer rumours and paper review with Nat Coombs –...
Here is all of Wednesdays transfer gossip and paper talk... Manchester United have spent the last four months planning their summer signings, with midfielders Anderson, 25, and Nani, 26, set to be sold and 38-year-old Paul Scholes likely to retire. (The Daily Telegraph) Liverpool are set to sign Republic of Ireland international centre-back Alex Pearce, 24, on a free transfer from relegated Reading at the end of the season. (Metro)
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Everton on red alert as Fiorentina midfielder nears exit
Everton have been put on red alert after the agent of Fiorentina midfielder Adem Ljajic revealed they are no closer to agreeing a new contract with the club. Ljajic, 21, is rated one of the best young prospects in Serie A following his impressive displays this season. Everton have been strongly linked with a move for the Serbian international and reports suggested they were on the verge of completing a 6.8m deal.
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Tottenham’s Gareth Bale named PFA Player of the Year and...
Gareth Bale has become just the third player to do the double at the PFA Player of the Year awards. The Tottenham winger beat off competition from Luis Suarez, Robin van Persie, Juan Mata, Eden Hazard and Michael Carrick to win the senior gong for the 2012-13 season. And Bale was also named Young Player of the Year at Sundays ceremony to join Ronaldo six years ago and Andy Gray, in 1976-77, in landing both prizes in the same year.
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Premier League round-up: Tottenham keep top four dreams...
A stoppage-time own goal from Wigan defender Emmerson Boyce gifted Tottenham a point against the lively Latics in an entertaining 2-2 draw at the DW Stadium. The home side survived a late scare which saw Spurs nearly score from goal-mouth scrap following a 94th minute Gareth Bale free kick, but Roberto Martinezs side managed to fend off the danger to record a vital point.
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REVEALED! The Premier League's dirtiest team this season...
So far this season, Premier League teams have received a whopping 1204 yellow cards and 44 red cards between them across all domestic competitions. While this is far from the dirtiest season on record, the frequency of cautions is an interesting talking point, with an average of 1.52 yellow cards-per game shown to top-flight sides this campaign.
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Transfer rumours and paper review with Matt Scott –...
Here is all of Thursdays transfer gossip and paper talk... Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, 26, will never play for the club again after being given a 10-match ban and will try to force a summer exit from Anfield. (Daily Star) Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has agreed to return to Chelsea and will be joined at Stamford Bridge by Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao, 27. (Bild)
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Basel defender ready to snub Arsenal and make Everton...
Everton have moved ahead of Arsenal in the race to sign Basel defender Aleksandar Dragovic. Gunners boss Arsene Wenger had stepped up his interest in the 22-year-old after he impressed in Basels two-legged win over Spurs in the Europa League quarter-finals. But talkSPORT understands the Austrian is prepared to snub a move to Arsenal and German side Borussia Dortmund and link up with David Moyes at Everton.
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Kevin Sheedy on his time at Everton
Former Toffees star Kevin Sheedy tells the boys about his time in the game.
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Transfer rumours and paper review with Chris Davies –...
Here is all of Wednesdays transfer gossip and paper talk... Sir Alex Ferguson will build on Manchester Uniteds 20th title triumph with a 50m spending spree this summer. Everton left-back Leighton Baines, 28, Atletico Madrid forward Radamel Falcao, 27, and Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski, 24, are on Fergusons wanted list. (Daily Mirror) But Chelsea believe they have won the race to land Falcao. (Daily Mail)
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Transfer rumours and paper review with Kriss Akabusi –...
Here is all of Tuesdays transfer gossip and paper talk... A pep talk on the A19 by Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson last May - on the way back from Sunderland after losing out on last seasons Premier League title - was the catalyst to this years triumph, according to striker Danny Welbeck, 22. (Daily Telegraph) Goalkeeper Joe Hart, 26, insists Manchester City will bounce back next season after losing their Premier League title to United. (The Sun)
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Poll: Who will finish in the top four?
This seasons battle for Champions League qualification is one of the tightest contests yet, and the Drive boys want to know who you think will make it.
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Transfer rumours and paper review with John Cross –...
Here is all of Mondays transfer gossip and paper talk... Borussia Dortmund forward Robert Lewandowski, 24, will wait to discover whether Manchester United keep Wayne Rooney and Javier Hernandez before deciding whether to move to Old Trafford. (Daily Telegraph) Tottenham are keen to sign former Arsenal midfielder Alex Song, 25, who has struggled to get into the team at Barcelona this season. (Daily Mail)
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Transfer rumours and paper review – Sunday, April 21
Here is all of Sundays transfer gossip and paper talk... Manchester City have entered the race for Gareth Bale but Tottenham want a world-record fee of 100m for the Wales international. Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Paris St-Germain are also chasing Bale. (The Sun) Alternatively, Tottenham will consider letting winger Bale leave for a fee of 65m. (Sunday Mirror) Arsenal have turned their goalkeeper search towards QPRs Brazilian international Julio Cesar, 33. (Sunday People)
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Title winning effiency: why Spurs and Chelsea trail...
This week marked 125 years since the formation of the Football League, which was founded at the Royal Hotel in Manchester in 1888, making it the first national football league in the world. Looking at all 113 top flight seasons (from 1888 to 1992 under the flag of the Football League, and since 1992 the Premier League) The Guardian calculated the title-winning efficiency of each club to finish first in the league, based on titles won and seasons spent among the elite.
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How much wages cost the Premier League's top seven in...
The Premier Leagues financial details from 2011/12 have been released to the public, and one particular area of interest comes in how the sides spent their turnover. Wages are a huge outgoing cost for top level football teams, so weve taken a look at the current Premier League top seven, and what percentage of their turnover was spent on wages. Everton, who are known to have a relatively modest squad in comparison to some of their competitors, managed to spend a surprising 78% of their...
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Lowton, Luiz, Bale, Cisse and more of your Goals of the...
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David Moyes: Everton need the points as much as...
David Moyes feels Everton need three points just as much as Sunderland do, as the two teamsprepare to meet at the Stadium of Light on Saturday afternoon. The Toffees sit in fifth, four points behind fourth-placed Arsenal as they attempt to finish in a Champions League spot. While the Black Catsare 15th but only ahead of stoke City and Aston Villa on goal difference, after their 3-0 derby win over Newcastle United.
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Test your knowledge with talkSPORT's MIND-BOGGLING...
Its the end of the week, and high time we put some questions to you ahead of a crucial weekend of Premier League action. So have a gander and get the brain cogs turning with talkSPORTs superb Premier League quiz
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Footballers pay tribute to Anne Williams plus, Aguero...
[View the story "Tweets of the week 15 - 19 April" on Storify]
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Leighton Baines tips Ross Barkley for Everton stardom
Everton defender Leighton Baines believes teenage midfielder Ross Barkley has shown signs of all the credentials needed to become a top player in the Premier League. The 19-year-old has started two of the Toffees last three matches, both away from home, and has earned plaudits for his battling performances. Loan spells at Championship clubs Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds United have no doubt helped the academy graduates progression, but despite finding plenty of minutes at other clubs, Baines...
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Frustrated Barcelona starlet open to Premier League...
Barcelona midfielder Jonathan dos Santos has opened the door to a move to the Premier League after revealing he is ready to hold talks with the Spanish giants over his long-term future. West Ham and Everton have been strongly linked with a move for the Mexico international who has struggled to command a regular first-team place at the Nou Camp. Both Sam Allardyce and David Moyes are looking to strengthen their squad and hope to make their move for the talented midfielder at the end of the...
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How EVERY Premier League club EVER compares - how will...
Cardiffs promotion from the Championship means they will become the 46th club to have played in the Premier League, since the English top flight broke away from the Football League in 1992. That figure is significant, being half of the 92 clubs that ply their trade in the four professional divisions of English football, but how have the first 45 teams to play in the Premier League fared in that era? Take a look at your clubs record since the Premier League kicked off in 1992/93 and see how...
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Peter Reid on Everton's top four hopes, Barkley and Moyes
The former Toffees midfielder looks back on their 0-0 draw with Arsenal as they look to qualify for the Champions League. He was impressed by Evertons performances against the Gunners and refuted claims from Arsene Wenger about their physical tactics. Reid also gives a special mention to Ross Barkley who starred at the Emirates and believes hes an outstanding prospect for the Goodison Park side. He also talks about Victor Anichebes recent form as he fights his way back into their first-team.
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Lee Carsley on Everton, Republic of Ireland and Coventry
Former Toffees and Sky Blues midfielder, Lee Carsley, looks back on his career in the game.
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Wilshere and Mirallas plus more memorable football...
After watching Kevin Mirallas squirt Jack Wilshere with water at half-time, leading to a player scuffle in the tunnel during Arsenal and Evertons 0-0 draw, we decided to look at other memorable bust-ups to rival the Emirates splash.
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Transfer rumours and paper review with Nat Coombs –...
Here is all of Wednesdays transfer gossip and paper talk... Andre Villas-Boas has reignited his interest in Porto winger Christian Atsu. Everton and Sunderland are also keen on the 20-year-old winger who will have just a year left on his contract by the summer. (Daily Mirror) Tottenham are eyeing Hamburgs South Korean star Son Heung-Min as a potential replacement for Gareth Bale - but will have to raise their offer to well over 10million. (Daily Mirror)
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David Moyes: Champions League qualification would be...
Everton manager David Moyes believes his side are still in the race for a top-four finish to the season, and admits securing Champions League qualification would be monumental for the Merseyside club. Everton are currently in sixth place in the Premier League and only two points adrift of fourth-placed Chelsea following their goalless draw with Arsenal.
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Arsenal 0-0 Everton: Wasteful Gunners held by Toffees
A brave Everton side overcame a barrage of late scares to hold Arsenal to a draw in a lively game at a subdued Emirates Stadium. It was fairly even over the 90 minutes, though the home side were guilty of being wasteful in front of goal, with Olivier Giroud, Kieran Gibbs and Santi Cazorla missing a number of decent chances. And Everton considered themselves very lucky to still have all 11 men on the field after the referee decided to give Darron Gibson the benefit of the doubt following his...
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Ratcliffe on Moyes, Jelavic and Arsenal v Everton
Former Everton star Kevin Ratcliffe looks ahead to Tuesday nights Premier League fixture at the Emirates between the Toffees and Arsenal. You can listen to Hawksbee and Jacobs every weekday afternoon from 1-4pm only on talkSPORT
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Poll: Would David Moyes be the perfect fit for Arsenal...
The Drive Time boys need your views on the current Everton manager...
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Arsenal v Everton: line ups and key battles assessed...
Arsenal will be hoping to pull further clear of Champions League qualification rivals Chelsea, Tottenham and Everton with victory over the latter at the Emirates. Ahead of the crucial clash, talkSPORT has gathered the latest team news and assessed the match below.
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Martyn on Everton, Leeds and Hart v Pantilimon
Former Everton, Leeds United and England goalkeeper, Nigel Martyn, looks ahead to the battle for Manchester Citys No.1 shirt for the FA Cup final. Costel Pantilimon has been prefered to the Three Lions shot-stopper for the cup competitions and looks set to keep his shirt for the showpiece event aganist Wigan next month. And, speaking to the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast show, Martyn agreed with Roberto Mancinis thought process, saying: I know managers like to give their reserve goalkeeper the...
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Arsenal and Everton face uphill struggle to land...
Arsenal and Everton face an uphill struggle to land Etienne Capoue after the Toulouse midfielder said it would be a dream to join Paris St-Germain. The France international, 24, was named in the Ligue 1 Team of the Year last term and has been a regular for Toulouse since 2008/09. talkSPORT revealed in February that Arsene Wenger failed with a deadline day bid to bring Capoue to the Emirates Stadium, while the midfielder has been touted to replace Marouane Fellaini at Everton.
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Woodcock confident Arsenal will finish in the top four
Tony Woodcock looks ahead to his former club Arsenals crunch meeting with Everton at the Emirates tonight. Both sides are chasing a top four spot in the Premier League and a win for Everton, currently sitting sixth, will move them to within one point of the third-placed Gunners. Woodcock says it is a massive game for Arsene Wengers men but is confident they will go on to secure Champions League qualification, whatever the outcome of Tuesdays clash.
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Transfer rumours and paper review with Chris Davies –...
Here is all of Tuesdays transfer gossip and paper talk... Paris Saint-Germain are convinced they will land Wayne Rooney in a 25million summer swoop. And the mega-rich Qatari-backed outfit are ready to make it a 40m double deal to take his Manchester United team-mate Nani. (The Sun) But Rooney has no desire to leave Manchester United and wants to begin negotiations over a long-term contract. (Daily Telegraph)
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Everton manager David Moyes expects to have fully fit...
Everton boss David Moyes expects to have a virtually fully fit squad available at his disposal for Tuesday nights trip to in-form Arsenal. The Toffees maintained their hopes of European qualification with a routine 2-0 win against struggling QPR on Saturday and they could draw level on points with fifth-placed Tottenham if they win at the Emirates. Long-term absentee Tony Hibbert is still recovering from calf surgery, but Moyes believes everyone else should be available for the clash with...
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Premier League round-up: Arsenal late show sends them...
Arsenal have moved up to third place in the Premier League as they came from behind to beat Norwich City 3-1 at the Emirates. The Gunners looked as if they may have blown their chance to take advantage of the fact Chelsea and Tottenham arent playing this weekend due to the formers FA Cup semi-final appearance. But they came through at the death to secure all three points and condemn the Canaries to their sixth game without a win, with relegation now a very real threat as they sit 15th in the...
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Why Wigan fans top Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle and...
All statistics taken from official Office of National Statistics data. What do you think of Wigans FA Cup semi-final ticket sales and the stats above? Share your thoughts, below
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Transfer rumours and paper review – Saturday, April 13
Here is all of Saturdays transfer gossip and paper talk... Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is preparing a summer move for Manchester City defender Micah Richards, and the Reds are among a number of clubs monitoring the 24-year-old. (Daily Mirror) Arsenals Germany striker Lukas Podolski fears for his future at the club after not starting a game for two months. The 27-year-old is concerned that he may be sold by manager Arsene Wenger in the summer. (The Sun)
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REVEALED! Every Premier League club's all-time top PL...
After Gabriel Agbonlahor equalled Dwight Yorkes Premier League goals record of 60 for Aston Villa, talkSPORT were inspired to look at all of the all-time scorers in the competition for the clubs currently in the top flight. Thierry Henry, Alan Shearer and Teddy Sheringham are some of the obvious names, but fans may be surprised by Manchester Uniteds leader, and a few others too. Starting with Arsene Wengers favourite forward, click the arrow to begin... All stats correct up to 12 April 2013
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Loan star to permanent flop? Adebayor, Mido, Rosenthal,...
After scoring 17 Premier League goals during his season on loan at Spurs, Emmanuel Adebayor signed permanently from Man City, but this season has just three goals in the league and six overall. Converting a loan into a permanent move can go one of two ways, as talkSPORT reveals
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Agent of Porto boss hints at Everton interest
Vitor Pereira could be a potential successor for David Moyes at Everton, the Porto managers agent has hinted. Moyes has been coy on his future in recent weeks and he could leave this summer, when his current contract expires. The Scot is understood to be seeking assurances over the clubs direction and transfer plans before signing a new deal and Everton have drawn up a list of candidates to interview should Moyes call it a day.
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12 truly terrible sports kits in pictures
Englands rugby sevens team have released an - how show we put it politely? - eye-catching new kit, which they will wear at the Marriott London Sevens at Twickenham in May.
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Transfer rumours and paper review with Tony Evans –...
Here is all of Fridays transfer gossip and paper talk... Liverpool are favourites to sign Swansea defender Ashley Williams, 28, this summer despite interest from Arsenal. (Daily Mirror) The Anfield club must decide whether to pay a minimum of 12m if they are to beat Arsenal to the Wales centre-backs signature. (Daily Telegraph)
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Borussia Dortmund keen on Everton and Chelsea target
Everton and Chelsea will face competition from Borussia Dortmund if they decide to reprise their interest in Spain striker Alvaro Negredo in the summer. David Moyes men failed in a reported deadline day attempt to bring the Sevilla man to Goodison Park in January, while Chelsea have also been linked with him over the past year. Dortmund are mindful that Robert Lewandowski, who has been tipped to join Manchester United, could leave at the end of the season and Negredo is on their list of...
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O'Keeffe on Neville's departure from Everton
Liverpool Echo football writer, Greg OKeeffe, believes Phil Neville could make a switch to the MLS after announcing that he would leave the Toffees at the end of the season. The 36-year-old, who spent eight years with the Merseyside club, could link up with former team-mate Tim Cahill at the New York Red Bulls.
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Stubbs on Everton, Neville and Moyes' future at the...
Everton coach Alan Stubbs joined the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast show to cast his eye over the latest goings on at the Toffees. Among other topics, the former defender talked about Phil Nevilles decision to leave the club at the end of the season, David Moyes future on Merseyside and how the Blues have targeted a place in Europe next season. Moyes contract at Goodison Park comes to an end this summer and, as yet, the Scot is yet to agree a new deal with the club.
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Transfer rumours and paper review with Nat Coombs –...
Here is all of Wednesdays transfer gossip and paper talk... Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has agreed to go back to Chelsea this summer and has put Zenit St Petersburg striker Hulk, 26, at the top of his transfer shopping list. (Daily Star) Ajax midfielder Christian Eriksen, who has been linked with Liverpool and Manchester United, has stated that a reported 17m price tag is a matter for clubs interested in him. The Denmark international, 21, has a year left on his contract in Amsterdam....
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May: Neville still has a lot to offer football
David May joins Des Kelly and Andy Jacobs to give his reaction to the news Phil Neville will leave Everton at the end of the season. The 36-year-old announced on Tuesday that he will not signing a new deal at Goodison Park after eight years with the Merseyside club. May, a former team-mate of Nevilles at Manchester United, believes he will remain in football and has backed him to enjoy a successful coaching career should he decide to go down that route.
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Alan Shearer's Arsenal destruction: what happened next...
Exactly 25 years ago on 9 April, 1988, 17-year-old Alan Shearer gave an indication of what was to come when he served notice of his talent with a stunning hat-trick on his full Southampton debut. To make it even more impressive, the young Geordies treble came against an Arsenal team that would be crowned champions just 12 months later, as the Saints ran out 4-2 winners at the Dell.
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Exclusive - Graeme Sharp fears Marouane Fellaini will...
Graeme Sharp fears Everton could lose Marouane Fellaini this summer. The Belgian midfielder is one of the most highly-rated players in the Premier League and has been linked with a big money move at the end of the season, with Chelsea reportedly the favourites to sign him. There are also question marks over the Goodison futures of manager David Moyes and left-back Leighton Baines, but Sharp believes Fellaini is the most likely to depart.
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Phil Neville to leave Everton at the end of the season
Everton captain Phil Neville will leave the club at the end of season after eight years with the Toffees. The 36-year-old, who joined Everton from Manchester United in the summer of 2005, will take some time to weigh up his options before deciding on his next career move. A member of Stuart Pearces England U21 coaching staff for the upcoming European Championships this summer, Neville has nevertheless made it clear that he is looking to extend his playing career beyond this season.
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Balde plays down Newcastle and Everton interest
Newcastle and Everton target Amido Balde is refusing to get carried away by speculation linking him with a big-money move to the Premier League during the summer. Balde is rated one of the best young talents in Portugal and has been impressive for his club side Vitoria Guimaraes. Alan Pardew and David Moyes are looking to strengthen their forward line at the end of the season and have been strongly linked with a move for the 21-year-old forward.
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West Ham and Everton in battle for Barcelona midfielder
West Ham and Everton face a battle with Olympiacos to clinch the signing of Barcelona midfielder Jonathan dos Santos. The Mexico international has struggled to command a regular first-team place at the Nou Camp and was tipped to leave the Spanish giants last summer. But the 22-year-old opted to stay with Barcelona and hoped he would finally get the opportunity to show his potential this season. He has failed to get that chance and both West Ham and Everton have been strongly linked with his...
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Ross Turnbull's Twitter hacked, Neville slams Di Canio...
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Tottenham 2-2 Everton: Gylfi Sigurdsson’s late strike...
Gylfi Sigurdssons late strike gave Tottenham a valuable point at White Hart Lane as they drew 2-2 with Everton. The Toffees powered back to claim a 2-1 lead having gone a goal down after just 33 seconds, but Spurs Icelandic midfielder tucked home at the death to ensure they remain in the top four. Arsenals victory over West Brom had put pressure on Andre Villas-Boas men but, despite being without Gareth Bale, Aaron Lennon and Jermain Defoe, it didnt appear to have had too much affect as...
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Exclusive - Raphael Honigstein: David Moyes’ Schalke...
Bundesliga side Schalke are extremely unlikely to be interested in appointing David Moyes in the summer, according to talkSPORTs German correspondent Raphael Honigstein. The Everton boss has been rumoured to be the German clubs number one choice as they look to fill their managerial void since the sacking of Huub Stevens in December, while Moyes has put off discussing a new deal with the Toffees until the end of the season.
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Transfer rumours and paper review with Ned Boulting –...
Here is all of Fridays transfer gossip and paper talk... Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers says the recent signings of Philippe Coutinho and Daniel Sturridge will be the template for his summer transfer activity as he looks to bridge the gap to Champions League clubs. (Daily Telegraph) And Brendan Rodgers is targeting Newcastles Hatem Ben Arfa, with the Reds chief keen to involve Andy Carroll in a swap deal. (Daily Mirror)
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Exclusive – Graham Stuart: Everton can take advantage of...
Everton must take advantage of a tired Tottenham side when they clash this Sunday and boost their top four hopes, says Graham Stuart. The Toffees are currently in sixth place - just four points behind Chelsea who sit fourth after another excellent season under the stewardship of David Moyes. And Stuart believes that they can benefit from Spurs Europa League match against Basle, which could leave them flagging ahead of their game at White Hart Lane this weekend.
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Fiorentina deny Everton deal for midfielder
Fiorentina have firmly denied reports Everton have reached an agreement to sign Adem Ljajic, according to Corriere Fiorentino. Sources in Serbia claimed earlier this week that the Merseysiders had paved the way for a 6.8m summer transfer which would see the midfielder earn 1.7m a season. But Fiorentina have scotched such suggestions and will assess the Serbians future at the end of the season.
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Everton to battle La Liga sides for French strike star
Everton are locked in a three-way battle with Valencia and Sevilla to land France international Kevin Gameiro. The striker, 25, has fallen down the pecking order at Paris St-Germain following the arrivals of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Ezequiel Lavezzi last summer. Despite his diminished first-team role - hes only made four league starts this term - hes managed to score seven goals in all competitions, leading to interest from across Europe.
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The Pensioner XI: Buffon and Beckham star in a team with...
Bayern Munich and Germany legend Franz Beckenbauer has hit out at Juventus following the German sides 2-0 victory over the Old Lady in the Champions League. The World Cup winning sweeper claimed that Gigi Buffon should have kept out one of the Bayern goals, saying that he resembled a pensioner in his attempts to stop it. Beckenbauer is perhaps being a touch harsh, however, as at 35, Buffon is still well within the standard age range of goalkeepers playing at the highest level. So what really...
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Transfer rumours and paper review with John Cross –...
Here is all of Wednesdays transfer gossip and paper talk... Brendan Rodgers has moved to end the uncertainty about Pepe Reinas future, insisting he is counting on Liverpools keeper for next season. The Spanish stopper has been linked with a switch to Barcelona. (Daily Mail) Zinedine Zidane has hailed Gareth Bale, fuelling speculation Real Madrid will move for the Tottenham winger in the summer. (The Sun)
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Everton lead chase for Sporting Lisbon forward
Everton are leading the chase to sign Sporting Lisbon forward Jeffren Suarez. Big things were expected from the Spanish forward when he left Barcelona to join Sporting back in August 2011, but he has failed to show his best form in Portugal. Everton boss David Moyes is believed to be a big admirer of the 25-year-old and reports in Portuguese newspaper O Jogo claim the Merseyside club are set to make their move for his signature when the transfer window opens.
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Ashley Young v George Best, Bunny Gunner Podolski and...
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Exclusive – Joe Royle: Top four finish for Everton would...
Former Everton manager Joe Royle reckons that if the club finished in the top four David Moyes would stay at the club. The Scotsman is currently considering a new deal to remain at the club having lead them for the last ten years, but he wont make a decision until the end of the current season. Royle, who led the Goodison Park side from 1994-1997, doesnt think Moyes is angling for a new job at another club. And believes if they were to qualify for next seasons Champions League he would...
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Everton 1-0 Stoke City: Magnificent Mirallas sends Stoke...
Everton grabbed a 1-0 win over poor travellers Stoke at Goodison Park in the days late game. Kevin Mirallas ran two thirds the length of the pitch and wove his way through the static Stoke defence to send his shot screaming past Asmir Begovic. It was well deserved for a David Moyes side that always appeared to be in control of the game. It was the highlight in a game that wasnt awash with chances, and always looked liked being a home win.
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Denis Smith: Tony Pulis has been tremendous for Stoke...
Former Stoke defender, Denis Smith feels Tony Pulis should be praised for the amazing job he has done at Stoke City. The Potters currently sit 11th in the table on 34 points, before they face Everton at Goodison Park later today.
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Everton target set for Fiorentina talks
Everton target Adem Ljajic is set for contract talks with Fiorentina. The Serbian was originally on the books of Manchester United but left without playing a game. He has largely impressed since moving to Italy and has scored five goals in 21 Serie A matches this season. David Moyes has tracked him in the past and with the 21-year-olds contract due to expire next summer, Ljajic could be available on the cheap. But Fiorentina are ready to put an end to that by holding contract talks with the...
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Transfer rumours and paper review – Thursday, March 28
Here is all of Thursdays transfer gossip and paper talk... Arsenal and Liverpool are set to battle it out for the signature of Swansea City defender Ashley Williams, 28, in the summer. (Daily Mail) Chelsea are planning to hijack West Hams 12m move for Vitesse Arnhems Ivory Coast international striker Wilfried Bony, 24. (The Sun)
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Transfer rumours: The French full-back Spurs and Everton...
Valencias financial troubles are well documented, and with the Spanish side preparing to sell off their biggest assets, clubs are beginning to circle, with Tottenham and Everton reportedly renewing their interest in Aly Cissokho. With more on the French full-back, its talkSPORTs transfer spotlight.
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Transfer rumours and paper review with Mick Dennis –...
Here is all of Mondays transfer gossip and paper talk... Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani, who plays for Italian side Napoli, could be coming to the Premier League after admitting he does not know where he will be playing next season. The 26-year-old has scored 27 goals in 33 games for Napoli and is wanted by Chelsea and Manchester City. (Daily Mirror)
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Transfer rumours and paper review – Sunday, March 24
Here is all of Sundays transfer gossip and paper talk... Chelsea forward Fernando Torres, 29, could be moving back to Atletico Madrid as part of a deal that would take 50m-rated Brazilian striker Radamel Falcao, 27, to Stamford Bridge. Torres began his career at Atletico before joining Liverpool in 2007. (Daily Mail) Manchester United are preparing to buy Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala as a replacement for Rio Ferdinand. Mangala, 22, has played for the French Under-21 team and is rated at...
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Player of the Year SHOCK! Find out who you voted number...
As the football season draws to a close, it is time for the annual awards to be handed out. There have been a number of stand out performers this year, but we drew up a shortlist of the Premier Leagues best, before throwing the question to talkSPORT listeners on our Facebook page to see who they think should be crowned player of the year, and here is what they said...
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Top 10 biggest foulers in the Premier League this season
Last weekend saw a terrible knee-high tackle from Wigans Callum McManaman on Newcastles Massadio Haidara, for which the Latics man escaped punishment and the Toon player fortunately escaped serious injury.
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Transfer rumours: 10 MOST WANTED young talents in Europe...
The winter transfer window may be nothing more than a memory now, but with the summer window on the horizon, the rumour mill is back in full swing as tall tales about graceful strikers and talismanic midfielders appear on various message boards, blogs and publications.
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Surprising England XI: Baines not Cole, Osman with...
Current England manager Roy Hodgson isnt the first in his position to proclaim his desire to make his team selections based on form. He recently justified his inclusion of Rio Ferdinand in his initial squad for the upcoming games against San Marino and Montenegro by saying the Manchester United defender deserves it based on current form.
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Everton youngster John Lundstram to remain at Doncaster...
Everton youngster John Lundstram will remain at Doncaster Rovers until the end of the season. Lundstram has made six appearances and helped their push for promotion to the Championship. Manager Brian Flynn has been in direct contact with Everton throughout the spell and has persuaded David Moyes to let the 19-year-old remain at the club. Flynn said: John has a great variety of passing and it is as good as you see from a young lad.
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Transfer rumours and paper review with Nat Coombs –...
Here is all of Wednesdays transfer gossip and paper talk... Yaya Toure has stunned Manchester City by telling the Premier League champions he is ready to quit the club if he is not handed a new contract by the end of the week. (The Sun) Arsenal are among clubs to have expressed an interest in Barcelona forward Alexis Sanchez, with the Spanish club willing to listen to offers for the Chilean forward. (Daily Mail)
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Phil Neville to link up with England Under-21 coaching...
Everton captain Phil Neville will join the England Under-21 coaching staff for this summers European Championships in Israel, the Football Association has confirmed. The 36-year-old previously worked with the Young Lions in February 2012, backing up coaches Brian Eastick and John Peacock for the Euro 2013 qualifier against Belgium - a 4-0 victory - while boss Stuart Pearce and his assistant Steve Wigley looked after the senior side for one match.
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Exclusive - Alan Stubbs: David Moyes needs assurances...
Alan Stubbs believes David Moyes needs assurances about the future of Everton before he signs a new deal at Goodison Park. The Toffees are in a period of financial uncertainly, with the Scot having to maintain the Blues good Premier League position with ever decreasing transfer funds. Moyes has stated that he will wait until the end of the season before deciding his future and former Everton defender Stubbs, who is now on the coaching staff at the Merseyside club, claims the 49-year-old...
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Transfer rumours and paper review with Chris Davies –...
Here is all of Tuesdays transfer gossip and paper talk... Chelsea star Petr Cech is the surprise name on Arsenals six-man shortlist to replace goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny next season. Pepe Reina, Asmir Begovic, Victor Valdes, Rene Adler and Michel Vorm are also being eyed by Arsene Wenger. (Daily Mail) But Stoke are ready to demand 15 million for Arsenal target Begovic, with Chelsea and Manchester United also keen on the Bosnian stopper. (Daily Telegraph)
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The table that puts Liverpool on the BRINK of Champions...
Both Everton and Man United have hit the woodwork more than any other side this season - 19 - so we wanted to find out how the Premier League table would look if those near misses all of a sudden became goals. As you can see, the top is not affected and Man United have the same number of points as they do now, though are still running away with it. Everton, however, are pushing Spurs for the final automatic Champions League qualification place, with Chelsea, whose four woodwork hits is the...
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Skills! Brilliant Roberto Mancini picture and more of...
Click on the arrows above to see the best pictures from the weekend! Pain was dealt out by the barrow load this weekend as Manchester City saw their title hopes fade even further, Englands rugby team were battered by Wales in the Six Nations and Newcastles Massadio Haidara ended up in hospital after a horrific challenge from Wigan forward Callum McManaman. Among all that, Martin Jols delight was clear as his Fulham side got the best of London derby rivals Spurs and Frank Lampard scored his...
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A photo to make all Arsenal fans smile, plus Rio is a...
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Royle: All over the pitch Everton were better than Man...
Former Everton and Manchester City manager Joe Royle reflects on Sundays Premier League clash between his old clubs.
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The Press Pass: Sunday, March 17
Des Kelly is joined by John Cross and Tom Hopkinson to discuss all the latest news from the world of sport.
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Sheedy: Moyes' uncertain future at Everton isn't...
The ex-Toffees star looks back on their magnificent 2-0 victory over Manchester City at Goodison Park. He praises the players for the way they bounced back from their embarrassing 3-0 defeat to Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup and their on the pitch while manager David Moyes future is uncertain. He talks about their European qualification hopes as they mount a late challenge for a spot in the top four and the youth coach discusses his own health.
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Everton boss Moyes disappointed by 'terrible' Pienaar...
Toffees manager unhappy as South African midfielder is sent off against Man City for two bookable offences. Moyes looks back on the game at Goodison Park and was full of praise for several of his key men as Everton remain in the hunt for a place in the top four. He hails Jan Muchas performance in goal as the Slovakian shot stopper kept the Merseyside outfit in the match during the second half, and he believes that Victor Anichebe was deserving of a goal after a brilliant all-action showing...
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Everton 2-0 Man City: Ten-man Toffees stun champions
Everton recovered from their FA Cup horror show to beat Manchester City 2-0 at Goodison Park as the champions look set to relinquish the Premier League title to rivals Man United. Roberto Mancinis men are now 12 points behind their neighbours, who have a game in hand, with just nine matches to play. And David Moyes will be delighted by his sides response following their 3-0 drubbing at the hands of Wigan as they move, for the time being, into fifth place, who coped well after having Steven...
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Tougher to take than an away goal - try our Premier...
Cheltenham is finished, so its time to swap horses for humans in our Gold Cup-esqe quiz. Go on, have a crack... 1) QPR travel to fellow strugglers Aston Villa on the back of a 3-1 win against Sunderland, but who is Andros Townsend - the star of that victory - on loan from? 2) Everton host Man City in Saturdays early kick-off, but which Brazilian scored Citys opening goal the last time they beat the Toffees at Goodison Park in a 2-1 win in 2009?
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Transfer rumours and paper review – Saturday, March 16
Here is all of Saturdays transfer gossip and paper talk... Arsenal are prepared to break their transfer record to sign Fiorentinas 20m-rated Montenegro striker Stevan Jovetic, 23, in the summer. (Daily Mail) Crystal Palaces 19-year-old midfielder Jonathan Williams, who has been linked with a move to Manchester City, says he is only thinking about winning promotion with the Eagles. (Daily Mirror)
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Everton eyeing knockdown Honda
Everton will go head-to-head with Fiorentina to sign Japan star Keisuke Honda, according to Russian newspaper Izvestia. The dynamic CSKA Moscow midfielder, who has previously attracted interest from Liverpool, is out of contract at the end of the year and has been tipped to leave Russia in the summer for a knockdown price. And the 26-year-old, who has scored 13 times in 41 appearances for Japan, could head west with Everton manager David Moyes keen to bring him to Goodison Park.
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Transfer rumours and paper review with Tony Evans –...
Here is all of Fridays transfer gossip and paper talk... Skipper Thomas Vermaelen, 27, and 22-year-old keeper Wojciech Szczesny are facing the exit at Arsenal after manager Arsene Wenger loses patience with duo. (Daily Mail) Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini, 25, and 28-year-old left-back Leighton Baines will leave Goodison Park this summer as the Toffees look to shake things up following their FA Cup defeat by Wigan. (Metro)
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Coutinho beware! Look at these players who started well...
Philippe Coutinho has enjoyed a particularly fruitful start to life at Liverpool, scoring once and creating two in his first four matches for the club. His impressive form has led captain Steven Gerrard to wax lyrical about his brilliance, while some rather premature headlines have touted the Brazilian as an Anfield legend in the making.
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The Premier League's most EXPENSIVE season tickets - see...
The Premier League has been warned by supporters groups it runs the risk of pricing out some sections of fans and Liverpool fan group Spirit of Shankly has condemned the clubs decision to raise season ticket prices by up to nine per cent next season, calling it insulting. Click the arrow on the right of the image to see who has the most expensive season ticket in the Premier League. Do you have a season ticket? Are you happy with what you pay? How much does an average day at the football...
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King on Everton's FA Cup exit and Liverpool's ticket...
Daily Mail Merseyside football correspondent, Dominic King, takes a look at the latest goings on at Everton and Liverpool. The Toffees have crashed out of the FA Cup after an uninspiring 3-0 defeat to Wigan on Saturday, whilst the Reds have told supoprters that they face price hikes of up to 9% on their season tickets at Anfield next season. You can listen to Andy Goldsteins Sports Bar every weekday evening from 10pm-1am only on talkSPORT
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Transfer rumours and paper review with Chris Davies –...
Here is all of Tuesdays transfer gossip and paper talk... Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric, 27, wants to move to Manchester United. He scored against the Premier League leaders in the Champions League last week. (Daily Mail) Liverpool are considering a move for Dulwich Hamlet striker Daniel Carr, 18, having played for their under 21s as a trialist. (Sky Sports) Juventus and Atletico Madrid are interested in signing 27-year-old Arsenal striker Lukas Podolski. (The Sun)
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Boyce believes Wigan deserve more credit for FA Cup win...
Emmerson Boyce believes that Wigan deserve more credit for their 3-0 FA Cup win away to Everton. The defender said: A lot of people said Everton had a bad day, but I think that we went there and played a good game. People should be talking more about how well Wigan played, rather than how bad Everton were. Goals from Maynor Figueroa, Callum McManaman and Jordi Gomez sealed the Latics place in the semi-finals, where they will face a Championship side in either Millwall or Blackburn Rovers.
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STILL ON! Why the Champions League places are up for...
Liverpools victory over Tottenham Hotspur at the weekend has given Brendan Rodgers side a glimmer of hope in the race for the remaining Champions League spots, while defeat for Spurs has suddenly thrown their own desires for European football into doubt. With the Premier League season in its final stint, the race for third and fourth is far from over as the five contenders: Tottenham, Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool and Everton all endure varying difficulties in their final games.
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Exclusive - Kevin Kilbane: Uncertainty over David Moyes'...
Kevin Kilbane believes the uncertainty surrounding David Moyes future at Everton is the reason for the clubs recent poor form. The Toffees have lost three of their last six matches and crashed out of the FA Cup on Saturday afternoon after a 3-0 home defeat to Wigan.
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Bale, Suarez or RVP? The player of the year contenders
As the Premier League season reaches its climax, the annual awards period rears its head, as players and pundits across the land start to nominate who they think are the best players in the country. The 2012/13 campaign has seen some magnificent performances, but there can be only one player of the year. talkSPORT bring to you our current contenders for the crown
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Everton 0-3 Wigan: Latics reach FA Cup semi-finals after...
Wigan Athletic will make their first trip to the new Wembley next month as they progressed to the FA Cup semi-finals after thrashing Everton 3-0 at Goodison Park. The Latics last reached the home of football when they won the Football League Trophy in 1999 but they will return in April after a breathtaking victory over their Premier League rivals. Everton have enjoyed a brilliant decade under David Moyes and he had hoped this could be the season he would finally be able to give the fans a...
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Exclusive – Neville Southall: Everton fans must get...
Former Everton goalkeeper Neville Southall has urged the clubs fans to get behind Nikica Jelavic as the misfiring forward struggles to regain his best form. The Croatian striker, a 7million signing from Rangers last January, had a huge impact at Goodison Park last season in his first few months with the club as he netted nine goals in 13 games.
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Top 10 MOST fouled players in the Premier League...
In a week in which fouls have dominated the agenda following Luis Nanis controversial red card for Manchester United and Gareth Bales booking for seemingly diving against Inter Milan, match officials will once again be under the spotlight as league and cup competition resumes this weekend.
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Everton youngster extends Brentford stay
Everton youngster Jake Bidwell has extended his loan at Brentford. Bidwell has been at the club since September and was set to return to Goodison Park this week. But Uwe Rosler has managed to persuade David Moyes to let the defender remain at his club for another month. Following talks between the two teams, the 19-year-old, who has made 38 appearances so far this season, will stay at Griffin Park until April 6.
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Transfer rumours and paper review with Tom Hopkinson –...
Here is all of Wednesdays transfer gossip and paper talk... Liverpool are set to invite non-League forward Daniel Carr for a week-long trial. The 18-year-old, who plays for south London side Dulwich Hamlet, has scored 23 goals in 23 games this season. (Daily Mail) Arsene Wenger wants to sign Ashley Williams, 28, from Swansea City at the end of the season, having lost faith in his central-defensive partnership of Thomas Vermaelen and Per Mertesacker. (The Guardian)
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Everton plan summer swoop for Porto forward
Everton have targeted Porto forward Christian Atsu ahead of the summer transfer window. David Moyes plans to approach Porto at the end of the season regarding a deal for the 21-year-old. Atsu, who scored for Ghana at the Africa Cup of Nations, is available for around 10m. While Moyes is notorious for working on a tight budget, he is ready to splash out on the forward. Porto have the player under contract until 2014 but discussions over a new contract have stalled - paving the way for Everton...
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Moyes frustrated with lack of referee protection
Everton manager David Moyes has suggested his players are not receiving enough protection from referees, following injuries sustained by a number of key Toffees players. Blues defender Phil Jagielka will undergo surgery on an ankle injury after a horror tackle from Reading forward Adam Le Fondre, while goalkeeper Tim Howards run of 207 consecutive club appearances came to an end on Saturday after he sustained a knock against Oldham in thier FA Cup replay. And Moyes has revealed his...
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Premier League round-up: Fans bash Benitez as Chelsea...
Chelsea overtake rivals Tottenham to go back up to third place in the Premier League after a 1-0 home win against West Brom. The home fans anger at interim manager Rafael Benitez took centre stage before, during and after the match, with a number of anti-Benitez banners dominating the stands at Stamford Bridge. Demba Bas first-half goal was all that separated the teams, while Frank Lampard had his 200th club goal ruled out for offside.
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Unsworth: Everton's main focus must be the FA Cup
The former Toffees star looks ahead to their clash against the Royals at Goodison Park. He talks about their season so far in the Premier League and, despite their good performances, reckons they should focus their attentions on winning a trophy.
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Transfer Rumours: Bale, Falcao, Fellani and the latest...
The 2013 transfer window could be one of the most exciting ever, with a host of quality players seemingly likely to move to new shores, and the probability of a few transfer battles as a result. talkSPORT look at the summers most wanted stars, starting with Portos James Rodriguez, who Manchester United are said to have scouted recently ahead of a move. Click the arrows for more.
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Every Premier League club's most accurate passer...
Over the past few days we have been looking at various passing statistics, inspired by Leon Brittons metronomic-like display for Swansea in the Capital One Cup final.
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Herbert: FA Cup could be Moyes' last chance to win a...
Ian Herbert, the Independents man on Meryseyside, joins Mike Graham on Extra Time to reflect on Evertons comfortable win over Oldham on Tuesday night. David Moyes men booked their place in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup with a 3-1 victory over the League One side in the fifth round replay at Goodison Park.
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Nicol: Chelsea have to go for Moyes as their next manager
Former Liverpool defender, turned pundit, Steve Nicol, claims David Moyes is the right man to replace Rafa Benitez at the end of the season. The Everton chief has been heavily linked with the top job at Stamford Bridge, along with Jose Mourinho and Malaga boss Manuel Pellegrini. And Nicol believes Roman Abramovich should opt for the Scot, who would do wonders for the Blues. You can listen to Andy Goldsteins Sports Bar every weekday evening from 10pm-1am only on talkSPORT
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Exclusive - Frank Sinclair: David Moyes is not the right...
Frank Sinclair claims Everton boss David Moyes is not the right man to replace Rafa Benitez at Chelsea. The Spaniards deal expires at the end of the season and, with many Blues fans unhappy about his handling of the club, he does not look likely to get a contract extension. Toffees chief Moyes has been heavily linked to the top job at Stamford Bridge, along with Jose Mourinho and Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini, but Sinclair believes the Scot would not fit in with the west London clubs...
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Exclusive - Joe Royle: Everton must prioritise FA Cup...
Joe Royle believes Everton must prioritise winning the FA Cup over a top four finish. David Moyes side currently sit sixth in the Premier League table, seven points off a Champions League place, but reached the quarter-finals of the cup with a 3-1 fifth round replay victory against Oldham on Tuesday night.
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Beecroft: Jelavic looks a shadow of the player Everton...
talkSPORTs Merseyside correspondent, Graham Beecroft, claims striker Nikica Jelavic is a shadow of the player that Everton bought - and needs to start scoring more goals. The Croatia hitman has failed score since the 5-1 victory over Cheltenham at the start of 2013, and cut a forlorn figure up front during the 3-1 FA Cup fifth round replay win for David Moyes side against Oldham. And Beecroft, who covers the region for talkSPORT, believes the 27-year-old must start to earn his wage at...
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Transfer rumours and paper review with John Cross –...
Here is all of Wednesdays transfer gossip and paper talk... Paris St-Germain are interested in signing Manchester Uniteds 40m-rated striker Wayne Rooney. The French league leaders want to improve their attacking options and have identified 27-year-old Rooney as a potential target to partner Zlatan Ibrahimovic. (The Times) Everton face a battle to keep hold of 25-year-old midfielder Marouane Fellaini this summer after Real Madrid, Chelsea and both Manchester clubs expressed interest in the...
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Everton 3-1 Oldham: Premier League side show their class...
A comfortable performance saw Everton beat Oldham Athletic 3-1 in the FA Cup fifth round replay at Goodison Park. The home side opened the scoring in the 15th minute as a tidy cross from Darron Gibson was met by Kevin Mirallas. The game continued with neither side taking control and Oldham didnt look like scoring with striker Matt Smith on the bench.
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Houghton: I expect Everton to convincingly beat Oldham
Ray Houghton feels the FA Cup is a great chance for Everton to win a trophy this season. The Toffees face Oldham in the fifth round replay at Goodison Park after the 2-2 draw at Boundary Park when Matt Smith scored a last minute leveller. Houghton, who will be commenting on the game for talkSPORT, said: David Moyes has been putting out a strong team throughout the whole of the competition. I think before Everton have had strong sides but now they also have some technically fabulous players.
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Picture: How Fellaini would look if he was more like...
After Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini appeared to foul Norwich Citys Bradley Johnson, in retribution for an unpunished challenge by the Canaries player that left the Belgian with a bleeding knee, Toffees manager David Moyes has urged his player to be more like Lionel Messi.
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Dean Bouzanis on Oldham's bid to topple Everton
Oldham goalkeeper Dean Bouzanis took time out from preparing for Tuesday nights FA Cup fifth round replay with Everton to chat to the Sports Bar boys. And Bouzanis said his side can cause another shock at Goodison Park, having dumped the Toffees Merseyside rivals Liverpool out of the competition in the previous round. They will probably control the game but we must defend well as a unit and, when the chances come, hopefully we can take them, said the Aussie stopper.
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O'Keeffe: Uncertainty over Moyes' future could be...
Greg OKeeffe, Liverpool Echos Everton correspondent, joins Mike Graham on Extra Time to look ahead to Tuesday nights FA Cup fifth round replay between the Toffees and Oldham at Goodison Park. OKeeffe also discusses David Moyes, claiming the uncertainty over his future could be damaging to the Merseyside club, and assesses Evertons chances of finishing in the Premier Leagues top four this season, with fourth-placed Chelsea currently seven points ahead of the Blues with 11 games to play.
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Sharp on Moyes' Everton future
Former Everton striker, Graeme Sharp, claims David Moyes will decide his next move at the end of the season. The Scot has been linked with a move away from Goodison Park after stalling on a new contract at the Toffees. And Sharp, who won the First Division title twice with the Merseyside club, discussed the 49-year-olds future with the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast show.
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Incredible stat: 55% - is this the most impressive...
Man Uniteds victory at Loftus Road on Saturday was win number 10 for the Red Devils in 14 Premier League outings on the road this season, three more than any other top flight side. Stoke, on the other hand, failed to collect three points on their travels for the 13th time in 14 Premier League games following their 1-0 loss at Craven Cottage. Here, we take a look at the top 10 current Premier League sides with the highest win percentages on their top flight travels, since the Premier League...
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Transfer rumours and paper review – Sunday, February 24
Here is all of Sundays transfer gossip and paper talk... Manchester City have accepted that striker Radamel Falcao, 27, is likely to join either Chelsea or Real Madrid and are to press ahead with a bid for Napoli forward Edinson Cavani instead. (Sunday Telegraph) City are set to meet the 54m buy-out clause required to sign the 26-year-old Uruguayan international. (Sunday Express)
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David Moyes left fuming at referee after Grant Holt’s...
Everton manager David Moyes was left disgruntled as referee Lee Mason allowed Norwich City to score a winner in time beyond the allotted three minutes at the end of the match. The Toffees had looked like they were about to beat the Canaries 1-0 at Carrow Road following Leon Osmans first half opener. But Kei Kamara nodded home an equaliser after 86 minutes and, four minutes beyond the normal 90, Grant Holt bundled the ball home to condemn Moyes men to 2-1 defeat.
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