Sergio Aguero set to return after injury

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero expects to return to the side to face Arsenal on Sunday after a foot injury.

The Argentine missed City's 3-3 draw with Sunderland on Saturday after picking up what City boss Roberto Mancini described as a "stupid" injury.

"I got back from practice on Wednesday and and there's no pain anymore," he tweeted.  "If it all goes well, I'll be at coach's disposal on Sunday." 

Two Goals Bring Spectacular United Stay away from City

Antonio Valencia beautiful goal and Ashley Young at the end of the game to bring Manchester United beat Blackburn Rovers 2-0 hosts and make the difference with Manchester City into five figures.
 
United (1) visit to the headquarters Blackburn (17), Tuesday (03/4), in the last 31 Premier League 2011/12 after the City (2) being held 3-3 by Sunderland at Etihad Stadium two days earlier.
 
United absolute master the game in the first round. As if performing on home turf, Sir Alex Ferguson's troops superior ball control up to 72 versus 28 percent. However, once they were only able to threaten the Blackburn goal. Instead, it hosts more house that opened fire on target.

Chelsea Win at Villa Park Stadium

8 mins played, after a bit of a scramble in the box Sturridge hit the ball in! Aston Villa 0 - Chelsea 1.

76 mins, Villa awarded a throw-in, which is headed in to the back of the net by Collins. Aston Villa 1 - Chelsea 2.

Emotional Stiliyan Petrov receives standing ovation at Villa Park

Fans have paid tribute to emotional Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov as he attended the home game against Chelsea a day after being diagnosed with acute leukaemia.

Supporters staged a standing ovation, while players from both sides wore "support Stan" messages in the warm-up.

Mancini: Balotelli Can not Trust

Roberto Mancini's real problem was found in the front line of the Citizen, but he did not look at Mario Balotelli will be a solution.

In Manchester City last eight games, Super Mario called Mancio will not be one hundred percent reliable. While the acting which was a surprise press conference the new Inter coach, Andrea Stramaccioni in the city of Milan as an act Childish.

Kalou Had Very Frustrated Because AVB

Salomon Kalou reveals bitter incident that happened when Andre Villas-Boas was still the coach of Chelsea. He admitted having a hard time under the coaching of former Porto coach.

Kalou with Chlesea contract will expire at the end of this season. Apparently the failure of a contract extension tails Villas-Boas in the reluctance to play Kalou. The former Blues coach's decision makes it very frustrating.

Ferguson happy to extend lead

Sir Alex Ferguson watched Manchester United cruise four points clear at the top of the Barclays Premier League at Wolves and can now put his feet up and await Manchester City's response.

United's 5-0 win not only extended their lead over City, it also cut deep into the Blues' goal difference advantage, which now stands at just three. Roberto Mancini's men now play twice before United are in action again, following up Wednesday's encounter with resurgent Chelsea before visiting Stoke next Saturday.

"They (City) have a big game on Wednesday of course," said Ferguson. "Chelsea are back to form so it will be really interesting. The important thing was for us to do our job. There are nine games left and we have to keep whittling them down. Eventually the games run out and hopefully we will achieve what we want."

United were never in trouble once Wolves had suffered the twin trauma of conceding the opening goal to Jonny Evans - his first for the Red Devils - and losing Ronald Zubar, who was sent off for the second of two bookable offences.

Antonio Valencia drove in an excellent second and Danny Welbeck added another before the break, with Javier Hernandez netting twice after half-time. The United boss heaped praise on Valencia, who was somehow overlooked for the man-of-the-match prize in favour of Wayne Rooney.

Valencia had been in outstanding form before suffering a hamstring injury against Ajax last month. The Ecuador wide-man appears to have picked up where he left off.

"He could be very important," said Ferguson. "His form before he got the injury was outstanding. Now he is back we hope he stays back fit. He is such an honest, hard working player. You get two sides to Antonio. He is prepared to work really hard. He can tackle, he can run, but he can also beat a man. He has got everything really."

Caretaker boss Terry Connor believes he is still the right man to spearhead Wolves' survival fight. He said: "The message to the players and to everyone is: 'Keep believing'. We've got nine more games to play, we've got Norwich next week, Bolton the week after, we're on 22 points, the same as Wigan and QPR. We're not out of it.

"We are looking forward to trying to make sure next week we are competitive again, to try and take something from the Norwich game and then, to get enough points to get above that dotted line.

"Has this defeat weakened my resolve? No, I said to the players I'm more determined than ever. Everyone will be writing us off again and we've gone to the bottom of the table but we've been in this situations before.''

Downing: We thrive on pressure

Winger Stewart Downing insists the players thrive on the pressure of expectation which comes with representing a club like Liverpool.

The England international is among a number of Kenny Dalglish's signings who have yet to find their best form, although the 27-year-old's performances have picked up in recent weeks and he scored the winner against Stoke in the FA Cup quarter-final. It was only his second goal since his £20million move from Aston Villa last July.

Downing accepts the settling-in period may be taking longer than anticipated but believes that should not mask the good things which have been achieved this season. He said: "This is a bit of a transition time for the club. A lot of new players have come in and it's the manager's first full season but I think we have done ever so well."

He added: "We have been criticised at times, that's part of playing for a big club. The expectations on you are to win and play well and the players here thrive on that pressure and it is starting to come together. Players are starting to perform on a regular basis and I think performance-wise we've done very well.

"There have been a lot of draws (in the league) but we have created a lot of chances and played good football, you can't knock us for that. We have won the Carling Cup and are in the semi-finals of the FA Cup. I think it has been a good season and I'm sure the manager is pleased with how it's gone.

"We just have to keep building on it and then do better things next season."

Downing had a bright start to his Liverpool career before performance levels appeared to drop off midway through the season, but an impressive display in the Carling Cup final seems to have kickstarted him back into life.

The goal which knocked out Stoke, last year's runners-up, is one he has been threatening to score all season, cutting in from the right onto his favoured left foot and this time finding the right shot to beat Thomas Sorensen.

It proved decisive after former Reds striker Peter Crouch had cancelled out Luis Suarez's 23rd-minute strike. Downing added: "It was a special moment to get the winner.

"It was pleasing to get the goal but the most important thing was to get the win and get through. Stoke made it hard for us but we were the only team that looked like we wanted to win. They got a lot of men behind the ball and it was frustrating for us at times and you could see the crowd were getting a bit edgy, but in the end we got our reward."

Muamba condition improves

The hospital treating Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba has confirmed the player can now recognise family members and respond to their questions.

Forty-eight hours after he collapsed during an FA Cup quarter-final tie against Tottenham at White Hart Lane, where he suffered a cardiac arrest, it is the clearest indication yet that Muamba is winning his battle for life.

"Fabrice Muamba remains in intensive care at the London Chest Hospital and is continuing to show signs of improvement," said the joint statement released by the London Chest Hospital and Bolton.

"He is now able to breathe independently, without the aid of a ventilator and he is able to recognise family members and respond to questions appropriately. These are positive signs of progress.

"However, his condition remains serious and our medical staff in intensive care will continue to monitor and treat him. His family and club would like to thank the media for continuing to respect their privacy at this time."

The confirmation follows claims from Curtis Codrington, who says he is a friend of Muamba and is one of only 83 people followed by the player on social networking site Twitter, that he had started speaking in French and English.

Bolton sources have told Press Association Sport that the 23-year-old has made considerable progress and the signs are looking extremely positive for the player.

However, they are cautioning against over-optimism, pointing out that it is not unknown for patients to plateau at this stage and that Muamba remains wired up and is still officially on the critical list.

Nevertheless, the latest updates are more than Bolton's anxious players, staff and supporters dared hope as medics battled for two hours to get Muamba's heart beating again after it stopped at White Hart Lane.

The player's fiancee, Shauna Muamba, wrote on Twitter: "All your prayers are working people thank u so so much. Every prayer makes him stronger. To God be the glory.

"MU" and "Milan" on TOP

"Manchester United" concluded the weekend with the rank of leader of the Premier League, and "Milan" has increased the gap between "Juventus" in Serie A. UEFA.com sums up the weekend.

From mid-October, "Manchester United" looked at "Manchester City" from the bottom up, gradually picking up to the top of English Premier League, which came on the results of Sunday's matches. Turned out to be a good day for "Milan", which has increased by two points lead over the chasing of his "Juventus", whereas in the Bundesliga has broken through the "Bavaria". The most interesting in the review on  soccer-top-news.blogspot.com.

England
In the ten rounds to finish in first place back, "Manchester United", bypassed by one point, "Manchester City". "United" because of the double Wayne Rooney beat "West Bromwich" (2:0), but the "City" suddenly gave way, "Swansea" - 0:1 . "Afew weeks ago we were behind by seven points - Sir Alex Ferguson, whose team last time was at the top of the standings as much as 15 October. - We played at the opponent's eight points thanks to the players and team strength." In addition, several adjusted his position, "Chelsea," who defeated "Stoke City" - 1:0 . With the same result, "Liverpool" conceded "Sunderland."

Italy
In Serie A, "Milan" got the right to make mistakes. Champion defeated country "Lecce" with a score of 2-0 , whereas the second coming, "Juventus" lost points in the match with the "Genoa" - 0:0. Now the team has shared the four points. "Weneed to focus on what is required of us, not to do calculations. Only the numbers at the end of the season will call you the name of the winner. In separate weekend will not win the championship and did not lose" - the coach responded, "Rossoneri" Massimiliano Allegri. Chance to reduce the backlog of "Juve" missed "Lazio" ceded home "Bologna" - 1:3."Udinese" lost the poverty-stricken "Novara" (0:1) and helped the players, "Napoli" stake for a fourth.

Germany
Very fruitful past weekend turned out to "Bavaria", which leaves no stone unturned in the "Hoffenheim" - 7:1 . The main hero of the meeting was Morio Gomez, who has made is the 11th hat trick in the Bundesliga. "We had a cool game - commented on the meeting Munich coach Jupp Haynkes. - We were killed like a textbook, and watch, it was a pleasure." "Bavaria" cut to five points behind the defending champion from Dortmund "Borussia," which shared the points with the "Augsburg" - 0:0.Bavarians on hand was the fact that running in third place, "Borussia" from Mönchengladbach was played over the zeros with the "Freiburg". Close to close the top three, "Schalke 04",has taken precedence over the "Hamburg" - 3:1 .

Spain
"Transformers" took another step towards the first league title since 2008. In the one hundredth game under the guidance of Jose Mourinho, "Royal Club" took over "Betis" (3:2) , while maintaining separation from desyatiochkovy "Barcelona." "I am more than glad to three points, although the" Betis "today deserved better, - said the expert meeting of the Portuguese, under whose direction of Madrid won in the" example "of the 11th match in a row. - We did not control events, and a victory could get any" . Meanwhile, the "Leopard" prevailed over "Racing" (2:0) , and further away from the leaders' Valencia drew with "Mallorca" - 2:2.

France
"Paris Saint-Germain" continues to set the pace in the French championship, where on Sunday defeated visiting "Dijon" with a score of 2-1. Mohamed Sissoko removal did not stop Kevin Gameyro to score the winning goal in the referee has the added time. "We know what we want and move to the goal of the match after match, the spoils of victory after victory - said Gameyro. - If you do without fail, we go through to the bitter end." Coming in second place, "Montpelier" defeated "Kan" (3:0) and continues to lag behind the red and blue all on point.In the central game of the tour "Lion" beat "Lille" 2-1 , and now the reigning champion behind the first place already on 11 points.

Other countries
The unexpected defeat in the championship the Netherlands suffered a "Twente" and PSV, respectively, has ceded the "Nijmegen" and "nonsense". As a result, both teams have sunk below and behind the leading "AZ Alkmaar," now at four points.In Portugal, the "Port" evened with the "Academic" (1:1), allowing the "Benfica" and "Braga" approach to a distance of one point.

There was a change of leader in the championship Austria: head of the standings, "Salzburg", who beat 3-1 the former leader of the championship - the Viennese "Rapid". In the championship of Bosnia and Herzegovina up to ten points advantage of increased "Željezničar", who defeated main rival "Široki Brijeg" - 1:0.

Bilyaletdinov: "It's a tough game, a heavy box, severe weather conditions"

Diniyar Bilyaletdinov said in an interview that the game with "Ruby" was held in difficult conditions, but they were equal for all.

"It's a tough game, a heavy box, severe weather conditions. But the conditions were equal for both teams. Draw, I think, on the game. Moments was created not so much because I can not say that the game was spectacular. We conceded a goal, and of course , I wanted to win. But it was impossible to lose concentration. Well, that sounded, because the "Rubin" is well defended, and should be used polumomenty. We used them "

Villash-Boash sacked as head coach of the "Chelsea"

The leaders of London "Chelsea" has decided to dismiss head coach Andre Villasha-Boasha.

34-year-old Portuguese led the "blue" last summer, leaving the "Port". His results with the London club are not impressed. In the last 12 games have been produced only three wins. At the same time there were rumors of a conflict coach with the players. The last straw was the defeat of "Chelsea" from "West Brom" (0:1).

By the end of the season as acting head coach appointed Roberto di Matteo.

England. Premier League announcement of the 27th round

In the 27th round of the Premier League we expect as much as two central duel: "Liverpool" in "Enfield" takes London "Arsenal" and "Tottenham" to "White Hart Lane," will fight "Manchester United". Peter Odemwingie tries to continue its excess productive series with a match against "Chelsea."

"Bolton," complains "Etihad Stadium" to take away points from "Manchester City". "Fulham"  will is in crisis, "Wolves." We are also waiting for some more interesting fights. It remains to wait for the weekend and enjoy the battles of English football!

Parker became the new captain of England

Midfielder " Tottenham " Scott Parker became the new captain of England, reports The Telegraph.

Today, Parker will lead the England squad for the friendly match against Holland. Vs. England - The Netherlands will take place today.

Previously, Parker was named the best player in England up to 2011. Recall that the former captain of England was the defender of "Chelsea" by John Terry. The captain's armband away from Terry in connection with the racist scandal.

Hat-trick helped Odemwingie "West Bromwich" crush "Wolves"

In the 25th round of the championship in football in England, "West Bromwich" on the road with a large account outplayed "Wolves."

England 25th round

"Wolves" - "West Bromwich" 1:5 (1:1)
Goals: Odemwingie, 34 (0-1). Fletcher, 45+1 (1-1). Olsson, 64 (1-2). Odemwingie, 77 (1:3). Andrews, 85 (1:4). Odemwingie, 88 (1:5).

In the final match of 25th round of English Premier League encounter, "Aston Villa" and "Manchester City

In Birmingham will be interesting confrontation, the local "Aston Villa" will "Manchester City".

In the previous round of the "citizens' confidence figured out" Fulham ". They beat them on all counts 3-0 and did not even score a goal prestige. However, the "Manchester United" is already in the opening match of this tour, outplayed, "Liverpool" 1-2 and led the standings, so the "City" is in second place with 57 points under his belt. "Aston Villa" as last week, conceded, "Newcastle" 1-2 and now has settled down in 13th place with 28 game points.

Aston Villa - Manchester City 25th Round

Stadium: Villa Park
Referee: Michael Oliver
First-round match: 4-1

Close the program of the 25th round of English Premier League will be interesting confrontation in Birmingham, where the local "Aston Villa" will "Manchester City". In the previous round of the "citizens' confidence figured out" Fulham ". They beat them 3-0 on all counts and was not even allowed to score prestige. However, the "Manchester United" is already in the opening match of this tour, outplayed, "Liverpool" 2-1 and led the standings, so the "blue" are in second place with 57 points under his belt. "Aston Villa" as last week, conceded, "Newcastle" is now 2-1 and has settled down in 13th place with 28 game points.

Wolverhampton - West Bromwich 25th Round

Stadium: Molineux
Referee: Lee Mason
First-round match: 2-0

As part of "the dark kingdom of Derby" "Wolves" will, "West Bromwich". In the previous round of "Wolves" could take away 3 points in London. They defeated the "Queens Park Rangers" 2-1, losing 1-0 as the game progresses. Now "Vulvs" are on 16th place with 21 points. "West Bromwich" lost last week 1-2 "Swansea City" in the course of the meeting winning 1-0. 

"Invaders" are now located at 15th place with 26 game points.

Tottenham Hotspur - Newcastle United 25th Round

Stadium: White Hart Lane
Referee: Andre Marriner
First-round match: 2-2

The last bout on Saturday will be the confrontation in London between the "Tottenham" and "Newcastle". Both teams are fighting for the European Cup zone. In the previous round, "Spurs' 0-0 draw was played with" Liverpool and is now on the third line with 50 points. "Newcastle" also won 2-1, "Aston Villa" and is now located on the 5th row with 42 points.

Swansea - Norwich 25th Round

Stadium: Liberty
Referee: Martin Atkinson
First-round match: 3-1

League Two freshman will join together. Welsh, "Swansea" will, "Norwich City". The characters of these clubs, we have long known, and we know how much they love this game! "Swans" in the previous round, once again showing his character have won, "West Brom" 1-2, losing in the course of the meeting 1-0.

 As for the "Norwich", then the club has also won, the "Bolton" (2-0). Both groups are suitable for this fight in high spirits. "Canaries" are on the ninth row with 32 points, and "swans" in 10th with 30.