Well deserved! Mourinho and Hazard claim Premier League Award

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Jose Mourinho and Eden Hazard have been named Barclays Premier League Manager of the Year and Barclays Premier League Player of the Year respectively.

The Portuguese previously won the accolade in 2004/05 and 2005/06 when Chelsea were also the champions.

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PFA Player of the Year, Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year and now Barclays Premier League Player of the Year.

EPL: Chelsea duo lead nominees for Player of the year awards

Nominees for the Player of the Season and Young player of the year have been announced by the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA).

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With no surprises, the six players unarguably deserve the call as they pose the most attacking threat to any team.

Four nominees from London namely, Chelsea duo Diego Costa and Eden Hazard, Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez and the golden boy of English football, Tottenham striker Harry Kane.

Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho has been nominated as has Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea.

Ideye scores as West Brom secure draw at Burnley

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Nigerian forward Brown scored West Bromich Albion's second goal to level up at Burnley in a premier league battle on Sunday afternoon.

The former Dynamo Kiev striker had before now been under pressure and was reported to have been linked with a move to a Qatari club, Al Gharafa.

Home team Burnley were leading 2-0 before half time but West Brom rallied back with Brunt and Ideye scoring to keep the sides at per.

The Nigerian shared on social media (Instagram) ''Difficult game today thank God we came back strong,great job from all the lads👏 #hardworkcontinue #GreatGod''

EPL: Arsenal beaten! City slips! Chelsea leads

Looked like all was going good for the Gunners up until they played Tottenham Hotsupur in a premier league game on Saturday.

The Gunners had taken the lead through injury-returnee Mesut Ozil in the early minutes of the match to secure a first half win but a more rejuvenated Spurs side made amends as in-form Harry Kane grabbed a double to beat Arsene Wenger's men.

Yaya Toure's absence remained obvious as Manchester City struggled to level up in the dying minutes against Hull City at the Etihad stadium.

Visiting Hull City took the lead in the second half but could not hold on to finish after James Milner helped his side by scoring a superb free kick to end the game 1-1.

The leading horse Chelsea establish a seven point lead after their 2-1 victory at Aston Villa. 

Ozil set to return for Arsenal against Stoke City on Sunday

With this smile, it is crystal clear that German international Mesut Ozil is ready to make his return to action for the Gunners against Stoke City on Sunday.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger confirmed in a press conference that the player will be available for selection for the Barclays Premier League encounter.

"He will certainly be available for selection on Sunday. Will I start him or not? I haven't decided yet," - said the Frenchman.

Ozil has been sidelined for over two months due to an injury he sustained in an Arsenal 2-0 defeat to Chelsea in early October.

FA Slams Rio Ferdinand with three-match ban, £25,000 fine over Twitter taunt

Queens Park Rangers defender Rio Ferdinand will miss three games and pay a fine of $25,000 over a twitter comment, the Football Association has announced.

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The 35 year old posted a comment with reference to gender last month which has landed him in the situation which will see him miss an encounter with Chelsea, Manchester City and Newcastle if an appeal is not brought forward and upheld.

Report on Skysports has this statement from the FA which read: “Queens Park Rangers defender Rio Ferdinand has been suspended for three matches commencing with immediate effect, subject to any appeal, after an FA misconduct charge against him was found proven.

''It was alleged a comment Ferdinand posted on his twitter account was abusive and/or indecent and/or insulting and/or improper.

“It was further alleged that this breach was aggravated pursuant to FA Rule E3(2) as the comment included a reference to gender.

''Following an Independent Regulatory Commission hearing on Wednesday 29 October, Ferdinand was also fined £25,000, severely warned as to his future conduct and ordered to attend an education programme, arranged by The FA within four months.''

Robin Van Persie late strike saves United from home defeat to Chelsea

Robin Van Persie fired home from close range to help Manchester United secure a 1-1 draw in Sunday's BPL match against Chelsea.

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The visitors were reduced to 10-men after Branislav Ivanovic carelessly pulled Angel Di Maria in injury time which gave the Red Devils last gasp before the sound of final whistle. Marouane Fellaini attacked Di Maria's effort, saved by Thibuat Courtois and finally buried home by RVP.

Didier Drogba had earlier put the Blues ahead in the 53rd minute which looked like the Blues were coasting away with a win from Old Trafford.

 

EPL: Liverpool struggle continues as West Ham Pip Manchester City

Brendan Rogers men continued in their struggle to make an impact in the premier league after they played out a goalless draw with Hull City in Saturday's league match.

Goal-shy Balotelli fired blank as the Red failed to see the back of the net again this week.

West Ham United had a very good outing on the day as they beat Manchester City 2-1 to remain in the top four of the EPL while Southampton also continued their impressive run edging Stoke City by a goal to nil.

Arsenal's visit to the Stadium of light was fruitful with Alexis Sanchez stealing the headline after he scored two goals for the Gunners.

Swansea ended a run of five league games without a win when they beat Leicester City 2-0 at the Liberty Stadium while Crystal Palace secured a 2-2 draw away at West Brom.

Ozil, Wenger trend on Social Media #Injuries

For the past 48 hours Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been trending owing to his famous attack at Chelsea Manager Jose Mourinho during the 2-0 bashing of the gunners at Stamford Brdig on Sunday.

It's midweek already and you wonder why the Frenchman is still making the headlines despite the international break. Players having to leave for their respective countries to prosecute continental qualifying games.

Like every other player would for international games, Arsenal's Mesut Ozil did despite being reported to have suffered a tear in his right left in Sunday's games against the Blues.

Reports from Germany indicate that the player (Mesut Özil) has been will be out for between ten and 12 weeks with a partial knee ligament tear.

According to Guardian UK, The DFB announced that he had suffered a “partial lateral ligament tear in the left knee” and would be “out for 10-12 weeks.”

Are you still asking why they are both trending?

More worries for Arsenal fans and even Wenger himself with reference to lingering injury worries featuring the likes of Olivier Giroud and Mathieu Debuchy who are long-term casualties with fibia and ankle problems respectively while Aaron Ramsey is not expected to play before the start of November because of a hamstring strain. Theo Walcott, Serge Gnabry, Yaya Sanogo, Mikel Arteta and Abou Diaby are also out.

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Arsenal Striker Welbeck speaks out, says no one can criticize him

Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck has lashed out at Manchester United fans who might want to criticize his finishing while with the Red devils.

The England international who cost the Gunners £16m bagged a hat-trick in the famous 4-1 bashing of Galatasary in a UEFA Champions League game at the Emirate midweek, which means he has netted four times in five games for his new side.

Welbeck scored 29 goals in six seasons for United and feels he would have done more, if he was played through the middle.

“Nobody can really criticise my finishing because they don’t really see me playing in a forward position too often,” Welbeck told reporters.

“But now I am getting into these positions I want to be sticking the ball in the back of the net. I’m sure it’s the same with every other striker.

“Obviously people can say I’ve not scored enough goals but you stick the best strikers on the wing in a four-man midfield and see if they score goals.”

Wenger praises Diego Costa, says ''he's a killer''

 Arsene Wenger, has praised new Chelsea marksman Diego Costa for settling in quickly in the Premier League calling him a ''killer''.

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The former Athletico Madrid striker didn't hesitate to make his presence known to all, scoring eight league goals already for the Blues which includes one hat-trick.

Arsenal boss admitted Costa was on his radar last season, admitted that he expected him to take more time to adapt.

''I’ve never seen a player adapt as quickly as he has,'' said Wenger. ''He has done fantastically well. He has all the aspects of a striker that you like. He’s focused, always determined, ready for a fight and I’m very impressed.

''He has got players who can feed him like Cesc Fabregas and Eden Hazard, who can find him with final passes. He’s a very efficient player. The timing of his runs and his determination, his killing determination – you feel he’s a killer. He has that in him.

Arsenal will have to face the ''killer striker'' on Sunday at the Stamford Bridge in a bid to either re-write history or otherwise.

Victor Moses and Crouch share a selfie after their win against Newcastle United

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Obviously both guys are excited about their performance in last night's lone goal win over Newcastle United.

Moses who's on loan from Chelsea pulled across the ball for Peter Crouch to nod in and give the home side their first victory at the Britannia Stadium.  

Newcastle midfielder Cheik Tiote marries second wife, has another mistress in a corner who has a child for him

Newcastle midfielder Cheik Tiote recently traveled to his homeland to marry a second wife despite having a wife (Mahda) who lives with him with two kids in Ponteland, and another mistress Nkosiphile Mpofu who has a son for him.

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Reports say that the 28-year old Ivorian is a devout muslim and he's within the bounds of his religion to have though of taking another wife.

The player's agent confirmed to the Chronicles that he had married Laeticia Doukrou.

Jean Musampa said: “I can say that he did get married and that it is his second marriage.

''This is nothing unusual. He is a muslim.''

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The Sun also reported that he had earlier promised to marry his 33-year-old Zimbabwean  mistress who ended her three-year affair with the footballer.

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She reportedly told a friend: ''He met my mum and said he's permitted to have several wives. I was comfortable with that. He's used me like a mop. He's just a pig.''

The 28-year old midfielder joined the club in 2010 for a fee of £3.5mand currently earns £45,000. 

Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud signs contract extension

Arsenal forward Olivier Giroud has signed a contract extension which keeps him at the London club until 2018.

Although the Gunners have not officially confirmed the news, the UK Mirror reports that the French striker will now earn around £80,000-a-week.

Giroud, who is out till next year following surgery on his broken left tibia, which he suffered against Everton last month. He has gotten rid of his crutches now and is wearing a protective boot, as he continues his recovery process.

However, Manager Arsene Wenger has brought on Danny Welbeck from Manchester United as a cover but still rates Giroud highly and has proved that by handing him a new contract.

Giroud joined Arsenal two years ago from Montpellier.

Man Utd Captain Wayne Rooney admits wrong, says Ref was right for showing him Red

Manchester United captain, Wayne Rooney has apologised to his colleagues and admitted that the Ref was right to have sent him off after the awful challenge on Steward Downing in a game which ended 2-1 in favour of the Reds at the home.

The England forward told reporters that he has apologised to his team mates and appreciated their efforts by ensuring they held on to the lead despite the West Ham onslaught.

"It was probably the right decision," declared Rooney, who also confirmed he will not be appealing the dismissal. "I saw the West Ham player making a counter-attack and I tried to break up the play, but I just misjudged it.

"I didn't absolutely volley the lad. I tried to trip him up and, to be fair to him, he got further away from me and that's why my leg is straighter than it should have been. As he pushed the ball away, my leg straightened out and that is obviously why the referee deemed it as a red card."

On his apologies to the team, he said - "Of course I did. I think everyone knew [I was in the wrong]. It’s always tough against 11 men when you are a man down, especially when they are throwing a lot of balls into the box as West Ham were doing, so I am grateful that we held out."

Hazard rules out PSG moves, says he's fine with Chelsea

Chelsea winger Eden Hazard has insisted he wants to remain at the Stamford Bridge with the Blues despite several reports of a potential PSG move.

The Belgium international who joined Chelsea in 2012 from Lille of France for £32m says he's not thinking about a return to the Lig 1.

''PSG are in the same world than Chelsea,'' Hazard told Canal+ ''But, to be a top club they need to win the Champions League. I'm fine with Chelsea and this is where I want to continue to grow. PSG are not in my head.

''Move back to Ligue 1? Maybe one day. But only for Lille. Ligue 1 is a great league in Europe but not the best. It's a league for youngsters.''

EPL: Nervey win for 10-man United, Derbies end in stalemate, Chelsea trash West Ham

Despite having their captain Wayne Rooney sent off, Manchester United secured the much needed three points against West Ham United as they won  2-1 at Old Trafford. 

Rooney opened scoring earlier in the game while Robin Van Persie doubled the lead, but Hammers pulled one back through Diafra Skaho.

The two derbies played on Saturday, saw Phil Jagielka dagger Liverpool in the heart as he pulled a shocker in the 90th minute to deny the Reds victory, after Steven Gerrard’s free-kick appeared to have won Merseyside Derby.

At the Emirates in the battle of North London, it was Tottenham Hotspur, who took the lead while Oxlade Chamberlain fired in salvage a point for the home team.

Chelsea crushed Aston Villa 3-0 at Stamford Bridge in a game that saw Diego Costa scored again, while Manchester City beat Hull City 4-2.

Other results:

Southampton 2-1 Queens Park Rangers

Sunderland 0-0 Swansea

Crystal 2-0 Leicester City

United to cough out £140m if they must have Cristiano Ronaldo back

Following recent reports of Manchester United wanting to have their former player Cristiano Ronaldo back, it has been revealed that it would cost the English club side over £140m to lure him back.

Dailymail UK reports that Ronaldo’s advisors have been asking for incredible wages of £20m a year, which will see the forward earn up to £385,000 a week.

The Portuguese captain left United for Real Madrid in 2009, for a world record fee of £80m. But it is understood that Ronaldo, who turns 30 next year, no longer enjoying his stay in Spain and want to move back to England.

Madrid president Florentino Perez is expected to demand a transfer fee around 60m for the player who has scored 264 goals for the La Liga giants.

United took a giant step bringing on Angel Di Maria from Madrid this summer in a deal worth more than £120m.

PHOTO: Mario Balotelli gets new hair cut ahead of Merseyside Derby

The English Premier League will see Liverpool take on Everton in a derby match this weekend and striker Mario balotelli seems to be getting set with his new hair cut.

Despite being criticized by some football fans for not fitting into the shoes of Luis Suarez, Mario Balotelli seems unconcerned as he posed with his new look.

The Italian striker moved from AC Milan to Liverpool costing the Reds £16m. 

Former Chelsea striker FernandoTorres scores on his first AC Milan start, back to heaven?

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Although he struggled to make tremendous impact at Chelsea, Fernando Torres might just have found his ''new heaven'' after he grabbed a goal in the colours of AC Milan on his first start for the club where he is on loan.

The Spaniard made his debut over the weekend against Juventus, seeing the last fifteen minutes of the match, it was his first start for Milan and Empoli was the recieving side in a match that ended in 2-2 draw on Tuesday night.

He scored a total of 20 goals in over 100 games for the Blues, but could this be a revival ground for Torres and his career?