Poor Nani,

Nani is on his way out of Man United after a furious row with Sir Alex Ferguson. The Portugal winger confronted his manager after being substituted during the 3-3 Champions League draw with CSKA Moscow at the start of the month.

Angry that he had already made way for Gabriel Obertan during the previous game against Blackburn, Nani angrily told Ferguson that he was unhappy at his treatment.

Ferguson responded by leaving Nani out of the squad for Sunday’s defeat to Chelsea and it appears he will be sold or loaned out in January.

Nani said: ‘Things that happen in football should stay in the dressing room. I often speak with the coach about my performance. I accept Ferguson’s decision but I want to have more minutes on the field.

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source: Dailymail.co.uk

Humble V. Persie

Robin van Persie may have hit eight goals for Arsenal this season in his new centre-forward role, but the Dutch star believes he does not have the killer instinct of a natural No 9.

The 26-year-old has been used as manager Arsene Wenger’s spearhead since Emmanuel Adebayor left for Man City.

‘I don’t see myself as a true out-and-out striker,’ said Van Persie.

‘Guys likes Fernando Torres and Didier Drogba, they are real killers. I feel I play between a target striker and a supporting striker.

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source: Dailymail.co.uk

Lampard's out

Frank Lampard flew back to London on Thursday night with Chelsea’s medical team on alert amid fears he could be out for seven weeks with a torn thigh muscle.

England midfielder Lampard pulled up during a training session at Doha’s Al Saad ground on Thursday, underwent a scan on his left leg and was sent home by England doctors.

He was expected to land in the early hours of this morning and go straight to Chelsea’s training ground in Surrey to be assessed by the club’s medical team.

Lampard, 31, is unlikely to play again this year if the thigh muscle is as badly torn as some fear, which would be a serious blow to the Barclays Premier League leaders.

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source: Dailymail.co.uk

Ouch!

Tottenham keeper Carlo Cudicini is fighting to save his career after a motorbike smash left him with broken wrists and a damaged pelvis.

Cudicini suffered the injuries, which the London Ambulance Service described as 'possibly life-changing', after crashing his BMW superbike into a Ford Fiesta on Forest Road, Walthamstow, East London at 10.30am yesterday.

source: Dailymail.co.uk

Why not?

Cristiano Ronaldo believes that no amount of spending by Man City can make up for the history of success at their neighbours Man United.

However, the former Old Trafford idol has not ruled out one day joining the Eastlands revolution.

Ronaldo left United in a world-record-obliterating £80million transfer during a summer of spending at Real Madrid that topped £220m.

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source: Dailymail.co.uk

Come with us Fab,

Xavi wants Arsenal skipper Fabregas to join him at Barcelona.

Fabregas is regularly linked with a return to the club where he started his career.

And Xavi believes his fellow Spaniard would make the ideal midfield partner — before eventually succeeding him as Barca's playmaker.

The 29-year-old said: "I wish Cesc was my successor and a team-mate.

"The more players that come and be associated with me, the better. Good players have to be understood in the field.

"If Cesc comes it will be good. I would like it because I would enjoy playing alongside him.

"He is very good and also has the DNA of Barca. He is able to make the final pass in attack."

Fabregas has frequently pledged his loyalty to Arsenal and is determined to lead the Gunners to silverware.

But Barcelona refuse to give up hope of luring the 22-year-old back to the Nou Camp.

source: Thesun.co.uk

What??

DARREN FLETCHER says he is being punished by referees because of Arsene Wenger's comments about him in September.

The Manchester United ace was penalised by Martin Atkinson for the free-kick which led to Chelsea's goal on Sunday.

He rapped: "We are starting to see Mr Wenger's comments beginning to influence referees which is a shame."

Arsenal boss Wenger accused United of playing 'anti-football' after his team lost at Old Trafford earlier in the season.

And he said one player was constantly fouling but getting away with it. That was widely assumed to be Fletcher - even though Wenger did not name names.

But the Scottish midfielder, 25, reckons it has affected the way he has been judged ever since.

Fletcher was fuming after his challenge on Ashley Cole resulted in a free-kick which resulted in Chelsea's 76th-minute winner at Stamford Bridge.

He said: "Now we have to raise our game and ensure these decisions are not affecting the match.

"It was clearly not a foul. I knew at the time and I have watched it again on the replay.

"I back-heeled the ball and Cole just jumps up in the air and the ref gives a foul."

Defender Wes Brown felt he was fouled by Didier Drogba as John Terry headed the winner.

Brown blasted: "I don't think the referee played well and we've been let down by that goal.

"The decision to award the free-kick was harsh.

"Then Drogba was holding me and pulling me down, obstructing me from challenging for the ball when the free-kick came in the box.

"The ref didn't see that either - what can we do about it? We felt like we did our jobs, which makes it worse when they score a goal like that. It is disappointing."

source: Thesun.co.uk

We're AWFUL!

GLEN JOHNSON admits Liverpool are in "awful" form as their Premier League title hopes crumble.

Johnson put in a Dream Team Star Man display as the Reds struggled to a 2-2 draw with Birmingham.

And their leveller was mired in controversy, with David Ngog accused of diving to earn the penalty converted by sub Steven Gerrard.

Liverpool have won only one of their last nine matches and now have Albert Riera and Yossi Benayoun out for at least three weeks with hamstring injuries sustained against the Blues.

Boss Rafael Benitez's problems have not been helped by Daniel Agger suffering a slight recurrence of his back problem.

And, with Fernando Torres under a three-week intensive treatment programme on his groin injury, there seems no end to Liverpool's nightmare.

The Reds trail leaders Chelsea by 11 points but Johnson thinks they can turn things around.

He said: "The record sounds awful and it is awful for a club like Liverpool. But things like this happen in football. You stick together and keep fighting.

"We have seen in the league that everyone can beat everyone. If someone had told you at the start of the season that we'd win one in nine, you'd have laughed your head off.

"We will just look to get as many points as we can as quickly as possible then have a look at the end of the season and see where we are."

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source: Thesun.co.uk

Spurs & Vicente

Tottenham Hotspur are weighing up a January bid to land Vicente from Valencia. Spurs believe the want-away player would solve their problems on the left side of midfield.

The former Spain international has overcome his injury problems of recent seasons but is no longer part of coach Unai Emery's plans at the Mestalla, according to Cadena Ser.

Cash-strapped Valencia would set the 28-year-old's asking price low as they seek to off-load the player who joined them in 2000 and has made over 200 appearances in their colours.

Harry Redknapp is in the market for a left-sided player after failing to land Martin Petrov from Man City in the summer, and scouts have informed him of Vicente's position.

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source: Dailymail.co.uk