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Tottenham striker Robbie Keane insists under-fire boss Martin Jol has the full backing of the players after Monday's thrilling 4-4 draw with Aston Villa.Spurs came back from 4-1 down and Keane said the spirit shown by the players demonstrated their respect for Jol."He has the support from everyone - he's shown what a good manager he is over the past few years," said Keane.But Jol conceded the

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Reading winger Glenn Little will have an operation on his Achilles on Wednesday that will leave him sidelined for up to six months.Little, 31, has not played for the club this season and his injury has not responded to treatment."I've scrapped this season, anything I get out of it is a bonus," Little told BBC Radio Berkshire.Team-mate Kalifa Cisse will have an operation on his knee on Friday and

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Brazil and Barcelona playmaker Ronaldinho has rejected suggestions that he could be set to join Chelsea.He has two-and-a-half years left on his deal but has been linked to the Blues since Jose Mourinho's managerial exit.Ronaldinho's brother and agent Roberto de Assis is also thought to have held a meeting with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich during the summer.But Ronaldinho, 27, told newspaper El

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The Football Association plans to step up its campaign against bad behaviour by launching a pilot scheme that allows only captains to talk to referees.FA chief executive Brian Barwick says it will be introduced at grass-roots level and is part of a wider programme aimed at improving standards."It's not going to change the world but I am determined to make an impact - and I'll do it," Barwick told

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Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has been involved in a car accident with a 10-year-old boy.The boy suffered leg injuries when he was knocked down by the England player's car near his luxury home on Grantham Road, Birkdale, Merseyside.Onlookers said the 27-year-old sat with the boy before an ambulance arrived.The player went to a police station where he produced his driving documents and made a

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Younes Kaboul completed an amazing comeback by Tottenham as they fought back from 4-1 down to hold Aston Villa.Dimitar Berbatov nodded Spurs in front but Martin Laursen levelled after Paul Robinson's error, then made it 2-1 when he deflected in Zat Knight's header.Gabriel Agbonlahor drilled home a third and Craig Gardner's low free-kick made it 4-1 before Pascal Chimbonda replied after Jermain

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Michael Owen's surgeon believes the striker will be fit for England's upcoming Euro 2008 qualifiers.Newcastle's Owen, 27, underwent stomach surgery in Germany, which could have caused a hernia, and is recovering from a torn abductor muscle in his groin.Owen is cautious playing Estonia on 13 October and Russia four days later.But his surgeon Dr Ulrike Muschaweck told BBC 5live: "I think the game

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Chelsea will assess John Terry's cheekbone problem ahead of Wednesday's Champions League game at Valencia.The Blues captain underwent surgery for a depressed fracture of the cheekbone on Sunday after suffering the injury in the 0-0 draw with Fulham a day earlier.Defender Terry, 26, is not expected to play against Valencia and could be a doubt for England's two crucial Euro 2008 qualifiers this

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Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton has been forced to delay his return from injury by another month.The 25-year-old, who joined the Magpies in a £5.8m move from Manchester City in June, broke a bone in his foot during a pre-season game for his new club.He has yet to make a competitive outing for his side but had hinted he may be available to face Everton on Sunday.But Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce

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Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has been involved in a traffic collision with a 10-year-old boy.The boy suffered leg injuries when he was in collision with the England player's car near his luxury home on Grantham Road, Birkdale, Merseyside.Onlookers said the 27-year-old sat with the boy before an ambulance arrived.A spokesman for the player said he had spoken to police and had been driving very

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Arsenal managing director Keith Edelman is "relaxed" about Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov's interest in the club.Usmanov's investment company Red and White Holdings Limited (RAWHL) owns nearly a quarter of the club's shares.Edelman told BBC Radio 5live: "They've said previously they are not going to make a bid for the company and they want to be long-term shareholders."It's business as usual

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Michael Owen admits he does not expect to be fit for England's double-header of Euro 2008 qualifiers in October.Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce has suggested the striker could be back for next weekend's clash with Everton after recovering from a stomach injury.But Owen, 27, told the News of the World he remains more cautious.He said: "Medical advice will decide how quickly I'll be back but I'd

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Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck says the club will not tolerate what he deemed as abuse bordering on racism directed by fans at manager Avram Grant.Israeli Grant, 52, has succeeded Jose Mourinho as Chelsea boss and his side drew 0-0 with Fulham on Saturday."We welcome constructive points of view but we've had a few which could be seen as racist and anti-Semitic," said Buck."This is one thing we will

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Champions League, Group FDate: Tuesday, 2 OctoberKick-off: 1945 BSTVenue: Old TraffordManchester United will be without goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar for the Champions League visit of Roma.The Dutchman suffered a toe injury in the 1-0 Premier League win against Birmingham and was immediately ruled out of Tuesday's Old Trafford tie.Boss Sir Alex Ferguson said: "Edwin has a problem with his foot.

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Chelsea defender John Terry is a major doubt for England's upcoming Euro 2008 qualifiers after suffering a depressed fracture of the cheekbone.Terry, 26, will have surgery on Sunday and the fear for England and Chelsea is that he may face a lengthy lay-off.The England captain is set to miss crucial Euro 2008 qualifiers at home to Estonia on 13 October and then away to Russia four days later.Terry

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Benjani Mwaruwari struck a hat-trick as Pompey won an incredible match.Two Benjani strikes had the home side cruising before Stephen Hunt struck on the stroke of half-time and David James then gifted Dave Kitson an equaliser.But Hermann Hreidarsson restored the lead before James atoned for his error by keeping out a Nicky Shorey penalty.Benjani restored the two-goal lead and Niko Kranjcar, Sean

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Arsenal maintained their place at the top of the Premier League with a controlled victory over West Ham.Robin van Persie scored the only goal of the game when he rose at the far post to nod in Alexander Hleb's centre.Hleb was later carried off after a bad tackle by Mark Noble, but Arsenal continued to dominate the match.Van Persie was denied a second when Robert Green tipped his shot onto the

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Cristiano Ronaldo struck five minutes after half-time to give Manchester United victory at Birmingham and move them second in the Premier League.United lost keeper Edwin van der Sar through injury at half-time and had to survive a spirited Birmingham display.Van der Sar saved well from Cameron Jerome and Rio Ferdinand cleared off the line from Gary McSheffrey.Ronaldo grabbed the winner when he

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The Premier League's bottom two sides Derby and Bolton shared the spoils in an entertaining contest at Pride Park.Kenny Miller gave Derby the lead from 10 yards, slotting in after some fine control and a cross from Steve Howard.Bolton levelled when Nicolas Anelka was given time to shoot from 20 yards, the ball deflecting in via Dean Leacock.Miller blazed over after good work from Jay McEveley,

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Didier Drogba was sent off and John Terry suffered a suspected fractured cheekbone as Chelsea made it four games without a Premier League victory.Drogba, back after a month out with a knee injury, looked lively following a subdued first half from the home side.But after forcing Kasey Keller into a save he received a second booking when his boot caught Chris Baird's face.Salomon Kalou and Joe Cole

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A brilliant individual goal from substitute Yossi Benayoun gave Liverpool a hard-earned victory against Wigan at the JJB Stadium.The Israeli latched onto a through ball from Jermaine Pennant and dribbled past Titus Bramble before finding the net from 10 yards in the 75th minute.Striker Fernando Torres was guilty of wasting good chances for the Reds.Wigan should have levelled the score in stoppage

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Brazilian Elano delivered a virtuoso display as Manchester City earned a richly deserved win against Newcastle.Obefami Martins put Newcastle ahead with a clever lob after 28 minutes, but Martin Petrov scored at the far post to put City level before the interval.Emile Mpenza headed home Petrov's perfect cross to give City the lead two minutes after the interval.And Elano, who was City's

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Everton made Middlesbrough pay for some sloppy finishing to move up to fifth spot in the Premier League.Top-scorer Joleon Lescott coolly headed his fourth goal of the season to put the home side ahead after Boro failed to clear Mikel Arteta's vicious corner.And Steven Pienaar steered in the second from Arteta's pass to seal the win after a sweeping Everton move.But Boro will rue a first-half

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Blackburn scored twice in two minutes to maintain their unbeaten start to the league season away from Ewood Park.A dull first half only sparked into life in the last five minutes when Sunderland striker Michael Chopra had a penalty appeal turned down.But within 10 minutes of the restart, David Bentley had smashed Rovers in front and Roque Santa Cruz slammed a second into an empty net.Grant

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Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has revealed his desire for Olof Mellberg to sign a new contract.O'Neill wants the Swedish international, currently in the last year of his existing deal, to put pen to paper before he is able to talk to foreign clubs in January. The Irishman has been impressed with Mellberg's form as a makeshift right-back.O'Neill said: "The one contract I would like to get

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