http://www.eatsleepsport.com/football en Copyright EatSleepSports.com 2009 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:47:17 +0000 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard believes Fernando Torres' goals will secure Champions League football at Anfield next season. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/liverpool/gerrard-hails-torres-impact-1040090.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/liverpool/gerrard-hails-torres-impact-1040090.html Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:47:17 +0000 Manchester City are in talks to sign France Under-21 midfielder Sofiane Feghouli on a free transfer according to his agent. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/manchester-city/city-in-new-zidane-talks-1040098.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/manchester-city/city-in-new-zidane-talks-1040098.html Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:09:22 +0000 Sir Alex Ferguson has reminded Rafael Benitez that he thought Liverpool had peaked before the start of the season. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/liverpool/fergie-liverpool-have-gone-backwards-1040143.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/liverpool/fergie-liverpool-have-gone-backwards-1040143.html Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:47:11 +0000 Sir Alex Ferguson has reminded Rafael Benitez that he thought Liverpool had peaked before the start of the season. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/manchester-united/fergie-stokes-up-liverpool-clash-1040142.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/manchester-united/fergie-stokes-up-liverpool-clash-1040142.html Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:30:56 +0000 Man City boss Roberto Mancini has effectively ruled out selling Stephen Ireland as he is "an important player". http://www.eatsleepsport.com/manchester-city/mancini-makes-ireland-claim-1040091.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/manchester-city/mancini-makes-ireland-claim-1040091.html Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:27:09 +0000 Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti wants to win the Premier League and FA Cup double after flopping in Europe. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/chelsea/ancelotti-sets-sights-on-double-1040089.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/chelsea/ancelotti-sets-sights-on-double-1040089.html Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:00:29 +0000 Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe expects to shake off a hamstring tear by the end of the month after breaking down in training. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/tottenham-hotspur/defoe-reveals-return-timetable-1040070.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/tottenham-hotspur/defoe-reveals-return-timetable-1040070.html Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:09:09 +0000 Jermain Defoe is out of Spurs game against Stoke on Saturday with a hamstring injury which is likely to sidelined him for a few weeks. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/tottenham-hotspur/defoe-blow-rocks-redknapp-1039798.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/tottenham-hotspur/defoe-blow-rocks-redknapp-1039798.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:53:36 +0000 On loan Fulham keeper David Stockdale has agreed to stay on a further month at Plymouth Argyle ahead of the game against Scunthorpe. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/plymouth-argyle/injured-star-gets-loan-extension-1039791.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/plymouth-argyle/injured-star-gets-loan-extension-1039791.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:51:49 +0000 Scunthorpe boss Nigel Adkins has a number of injury worries ahead of the massive home game with Plymouth at Glanford Park on Saturday. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/scunthorpe-united/adkins-plays-a-waiting-gamw-1039793.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/scunthorpe-united/adkins-plays-a-waiting-gamw-1039793.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:47:59 +0000 West Brom boss Roberto Di Matteo has a number of injuries ahead of the weekend game with Preston at the Hawthorns. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/west-bromwich-albion/boss-still-troubled-by-injuries-1039797.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/west-bromwich-albion/boss-still-troubled-by-injuries-1039797.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:46:10 +0000 Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce has a number of key players missing headed by keeper Paul Robinson for Sunday's game with Chelsea. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/blackburn-rovers/problems-galore-for-blues-clash-1039795.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/blackburn-rovers/problems-galore-for-blues-clash-1039795.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:39:17 +0000 French defender Youl Mawene faces a battle to be fit for Preston's trip to the Hawthorns to face high-flying West Brom this weekend. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/preston-north-end/fitness-test-for-defender-1039796.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/preston-north-end/fitness-test-for-defender-1039796.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:39:00 +0000 Peterborough striker Liam Dickinson is a doubt for Posh's game at Nottingham Forest on Saturday due to a hamstring injury. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/peterborough-united/striker-doubtful-for-forest-game-1039790.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/peterborough-united/striker-doubtful-for-forest-game-1039790.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:20:34 +0000 Ryan Giggs returns to the Manchester United squad for Sunday's game with Liverpool at Old Trafford after breaking his arm. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/manchester-united/giggs-ready-for-comeback-1039792.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/manchester-united/giggs-ready-for-comeback-1039792.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:20:20 +0000 Billy Davies is down to 18 available players for Nottingham Forest's game against Peterborough this weekend. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/nottingham-forest/manager-struggles-to-name-full-squad-1039789.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/nottingham-forest/manager-struggles-to-name-full-squad-1039789.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:19:34 +0000 Middlesbrough midfielder Rhys Williams is suspended for the home game with Reading after being dismissed in midweek. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/middlesbrough/midfielder-out-for-home-clash-1039785.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/middlesbrough/midfielder-out-for-home-clash-1039785.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:17:57 +0000 Peter Lovenkrands is an injury worry for Newcastle United's journey to manager-less Bristol City on Saturday. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/newcastle-united/striker-doubtful-for-robins-trip-1039769.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/newcastle-united/striker-doubtful-for-robins-trip-1039769.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:13:04 +0000 Kenwyne Jones is facing a battle to be fit for Sunderland's clash with Birmingham City this weekend after limping off against Man City. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/sunderland/jones-in-with-a-chance-1039788.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/sunderland/jones-in-with-a-chance-1039788.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:11:44 +0000 Defender Claude Davis will miss Crystal Palace's trip to Blackpool on Saturday due to suspension, so Matt Lawrence will play instead. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/crystal-palace/jamaican-out-for-seaside-trip-1039767.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/crystal-palace/jamaican-out-for-seaside-trip-1039767.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:05:32 +0000 Welsh international Neal Eardley will miss Blackpool's game with Crystal Palace on Saturday with a hamstring injury. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/blackpool/defender-out-for-crystal-palace-match-1039764.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/blackpool/defender-out-for-crystal-palace-match-1039764.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:01:39 +0000 Reading boss Brian McDermott is looking to keep a settled squad for trip to Middlesbrough as he looks to build on a recent good run. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/reading/play-offs-in-reach-1039787.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/reading/play-offs-in-reach-1039787.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:59:24 +0000 Livid Roy Keane is to make a number of changes to his Ipswich team to face Barnsley on Saturday after the woeful Watford performance. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/ipswich-town/boss-to-make-substantial-changes-1039761.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/ipswich-town/boss-to-make-substantial-changes-1039761.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:49:11 +0000 Wolves have been boosted by the return of Dave Edwards and Chris Iwelumo for the short trip to Aston Villa. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/wolverhampton/duo-back-for-wolves-1039786.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/wolverhampton/duo-back-for-wolves-1039786.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:41:32 +0000 Deby County boss Nigel Clough is hoping that Stephen Bywater will be fit for the game at Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/derby-county/manager-hopeful-of-goalkeeper-return-1039783.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/derby-county/manager-hopeful-of-goalkeeper-return-1039783.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:26:16 +0000 On-loan striker Luke Varney is set to miss Sheffield Wednesday's game with Derby after being blocked from playing by his parent club. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/sheffield-wednesday/striker-set-to-miss-out-1039784.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/sheffield-wednesday/striker-set-to-miss-out-1039784.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:23:03 +0000 Loan signing Stefan Maierhofer is likely to make his home debut for Bristol City against leaders Newcastle on Saturday. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/bristol-city/battle-for-places-up-front-1039768.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/bristol-city/battle-for-places-up-front-1039768.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:17:09 +0000 Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross is likely to go straight back into the team for Saturday's clash with Tottenham after suspension. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/stoke-city/defender-set-for-potters-return-1039779.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/stoke-city/defender-set-for-potters-return-1039779.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:08:35 +0000 Jamie Ashdown is on standby again to replace David James in the Portsmouth goal to face Hull on Saturday if he fails a fitness test. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/portsmouth/pompey-sweat-on-keepers-fitness-1039772.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/portsmouth/pompey-sweat-on-keepers-fitness-1039772.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:07:23 +0000 New Hull boss Iain Dowie will be without the suspended George Boateng for his first game in charge against Portsmouth. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/hull-city/midfielder-out-for-tigers-1039781.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/hull-city/midfielder-out-for-tigers-1039781.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:02:23 +0000 Burnley have been boosted by the news Steven Fletcher is set to return for the crucial clash against Wigan. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/burnley/striker-return-boosts-clarets-1039777.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/burnley/striker-return-boosts-clarets-1039777.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:58:09 +0000 West Ham will be without Scott Parker against Arsenal but Carlton Cole is expected to return after being rested. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/west-ham-united/skipper-blow-for-hammers-1039770.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/west-ham-united/skipper-blow-for-hammers-1039770.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:25:45 +0000 Everton are boosted by the return to action of striker Louis Saha for Saturday's visit of Bolton Wanderers. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/everton/striker-boost-for-blues-1039762.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/everton/striker-boost-for-blues-1039762.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:17:32 +0000 On loan wide man Adam Hammill will miss Barnsley's trip to Ipswich on Saturday with a hamstring strain. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/barnsley/winger-out-for-ipswich-game-1039759.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/barnsley/winger-out-for-ipswich-game-1039759.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:02:42 +0000 Teemu Tainio is out of Birmingham's game against his parent club Sunderland tomorrow as he is not allowed to play under League rules. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/loan-star-out-of-cats-clash-1039758.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/loan-star-out-of-cats-clash-1039758.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:01:30 +0000 Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech is back in training but the game against Blackburn on Sunday will come too soon for him. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/chelsea/rovers-too-soon-for-cech-1039755.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/chelsea/rovers-too-soon-for-cech-1039755.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:24:15 +0000 Andrea Orlandi could be back in Paulo Sousa's thinking for Swansea's trip to his former club QPR on Saturday. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/swansea-city/midfielder-looking-for-return-1039724.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/swansea-city/midfielder-looking-for-return-1039724.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:12:09 +0000 St Mirren will give Chris Innes as long as possible to prove his fitness ahead of Sunday's cup-final date with Rangers. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/st-mirren/buddies-sweat-on-innes-1039718.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/st-mirren/buddies-sweat-on-innes-1039718.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:10:41 +0000 Bolton will welcome back Sam Ricketts against Everton, while Gary Cahill has an outside chance of starting at Goodison Park. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/bolton-wanderers/double-defender-dilemma-for-owen-1039723.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/bolton-wanderers/double-defender-dilemma-for-owen-1039723.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:09:38 +0000 Damion Stewart's suspension will force Neil Warnock to make his first team change as QPR face Swansea on Saturday at Loftus Road. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/queens-park-rangers/changes-afoot-for-warnock-1039721.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/queens-park-rangers/changes-afoot-for-warnock-1039721.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:09:02 +0000