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English Premier League Roundup, Aug. 22
PL Roundup: Fulham secured a late 2-2 draw against Manchester
United in the Premier League on Sunday.
Obinna joins West Ham on loan
Obinna joins West Ham on loan
Spurs in safe hands with fit again Cudicini - Redknapp (Reuters)
Carlo Cudicini will
return to Tottenham Hotspur's starting line-up on Saturday, 10
months after the Italian keeper suffered career-threatening
injuries in a motorcycle accident on his way to training.
Champions League preview: Groups A-D
Take a closer look at all 32 Champions League teams vying for the
title.
Brazilian champions Flamengo sack second coach this year (Reuters)
Brazilian champions
Flamengo sacked Rogerio Lourenco, their second coach this year,
on Friday after a disappointing four months on the international
and domestic front.
Bradley reveals interest in Villa job
Bob Bradley would love the opportunity to take over at Aston Villa
- although he has not yet had any contact with the club.
Ferguson defends Bebe
Ferguson defends Bebe
MLS Soccer Headlines
MLS First-Round Playoff Pairings
D.C. United faces off with Chicago while New England and New York battle in the other Eastern Conference first round playoff series.
Crew Drops Wizards For Semifinal Spot
Brad Evans and Robbie Rogers score to give the Crew a 2-0 win over Kansas City on Saturday night for a spot in the MLS Cup semifinals.
United Drafts Midfielder Jacobson
With no first-round picks in the MLS draft, D.C. United drafts Andrew Jacobson, a 6-foot-2 midfielder from the University of California, in the second round.
Fire Hazard Blocking United's Playoff Path
The Chicago Fire hold off David Beckham and the L.A. Galaxy to set up a first round series with injury-riddled D.C. United, a pairing that will open Thursday in Illinois.
United's Emilio Named Newcomer Of Year, All-Star
Luciano Emilio of D.C. United adds another award to his trophy case after being named MLS newcomer of the year and selected to the Best XI all-star team.
FC Dallas-Crew Preview (AP)
FC Dallas is riding a franchise-record 11-match unbeaten streak and hasn't lost on the road in more than four months. Both streaks could be in jeopardy as it faces the Eastern Conference-leading Columbus Crew. Dallas looks to set the league record for longest road unbeaten streak Saturday afternoon when it takes on a Crew team that's been dominant at home.
Miscellaneous Soccer Commentary
Fantasy Premier League Tips: Defenders When it comes to selecting defenders for your Fantasy Premier League team, there are a number of factors to take into account. Defenders get most of their points through keeping clean sheets, but signing those capable of providing a good number of assists and scoring a few goals can help your team no end.
What Now For Given? I was at White Hart Lane at the weekend as Tottenham and Manchester City played out an entertaining goalless draw on the opening day.
City boss Roberto Mancini plumped for Joe Hart in goal ahead of Shay Given in what was the biggest selection dilemma of the day for either manager. The 23-year-old England hopeful went on to make six crucial first-half saves, including a hat-trick of stops from Jermain Defoe, to justify his manager's selection and keep City in the game.
Sitting next to the tunnel as the players returned to the dressing room after the pre-match warm-up, the demeanor of the two goalkeepers could not have been more contrasting. Hart bounced down the tunnel, barely able to contain his delight, while Given trudged off the pitch with a face like thunder.
At 34, Given will not want to sit around on the bench, playing the odd Carling Cup game here and there if Hart continues to shine. It would not be the least bit surprising if the Irishman handed in a transfer request in the next week, but what affect will that have?
City with their millions have no necessity to sell, and would hardly want to strengthen a rival like Arsenal by surrendering a goalkeeper who remains one of the best in England.
If a lower Premier League option or indeed a move abroad does not materialize, it could be a frustrating season watching from the sidelines for Given.
iPods a Soccer Evil? Stoke City striker Dave Kitson suggested earlier this week that iPods are damaging the camaraderie in dressing rooms. This instantly made me think of an article by the excellent Tim Vickery last season. He wrote about the impact of technology on the Brazil World Cup teams in recent years and how important it is that players maintain focus.
When I watch the build-up to TV games and see players getting off the bus, it always strikes me how isolated some look making their way to the dressing rooms with their headphones in.
Dumb footballers: Paul Scholes and Rio Ferdinand
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