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Ars??ne Wenger admits to relief after Arsenal's play-off win at Udinese

??? Manager says victory 'will lift the pressure' on the club ??? 'Of course, I am relieved. It was a massive game for us'Ars??ne Wenger could savour the feeling of a catastrophe averted after his Arsenal team rallied in the second-half against Udinese to secure a place in the Champions League...

Joey Barton has medical ahead of proposed Queens Park Rangers move

??? Barton close to agreeing a deal with Loftus Road club??? Newcastle unlikely to strengthen in midfield if he departsJoey Barton was undergoing a medical ahead of a proposed move to Queens Park Rangers on Wednesday night after Newcastle United made it clear they were not prepared to do a U-turn...

Exeter City 1-3 Liverpool

This was another of those occasions that confirmed how much more comfortable life is under Kenny Dalglish, Liverpool succeeding where they failed last year by overcoming lower-league opposition to progress to the next round of the Carling Cup with the minimum of fuss. Daniel Nardiello scored a late...

Blackburn Rovers 3-1 Sheffield Wednesday | Carling Cup match report

After eight years at Blackburn, Brett Emerton will be allowed to return to Australia. The 32-year-old, who created the opening goal in what was almost certainly his final action for the club, has agreed a three-year contract with Sydney FC."He has young children and this is something of a family...

Everton 3-1 Sheffield United | Carling Cup match report

David Moyes did insert a caveat into his pre-match warning that no big club is immune to the demise that has afflicted Sheffield United. It was that Everton still retain players to separate them from the rank-and-file, regardless of the financial squeeze from Barclays Bank. The team at least proved...

Nasri signs off with swipe at Arsenal fans

??? Nasri doubles wages on four-year contract in ??24m move??? 'Arsenal fans are not that passionate at the Emirates'Samir Nasri concluded his ??24m move to Manchester City declaring that he had joined "the club of the future" before making a reference to Arsenal's supporters that will only...

Wojciech Szczesny ensures Arsenal do not need a helping hand

??? Arsenal win against backdrop of drama in Turkey??? Goalkeeper makes breathtaking penalty saveArsenal have found themselves entangled in some outlandish plot-lines already this season but the one that provided the backdrop to this much-anticipated Champions League play-off second leg appeared to...

Ars??ne Wenger makes ??22m bid for Rennes midfielder Yann M'Vila

??? Offer shatters Arsenal's transfer record for incoming player??? Holding midfielder established as a regular for FranceArs??ne Wenger has made a bold statement of intent by offering ??22m to Rennes for the holding midfielder Yann M'Vila.The Arsenal manager has consistently promised to make...