"RVP on par with Messi, Ronaldo"

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes that Robin van Persie's form can rival Barcelona's Lionel Messi, as well as Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo. The Dutchman has scored an astounding 38 goals since the start of this year, and was on the scoresheet once more in Arsenal's 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund in their UEFA Champions League Group F clash.Speaking to Sky Sports...

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AVB: My job to turn things around

Andre Villas-Boas insists it is up to him to turn Chelsea's season around after his side crashed to a last-gasp 2-1 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday.The resut leaves Chelsea in real danger of failing to qualify for the Champions League knockout phase.Winger Florent Malouda claimed on Tuesday night Villas-Boas was not to blame for the Blues' worst start to a campaign since Roman Abramovich bought the club, but the new manager insisted it is his responsibility to arrest their slide.Failure to do so quickly will test billionaire owner Abramovich's...

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Anelka denies Chelsea quit talk

Nicolas Anelka has denied he is set to leave Chelsea in the January transfer window.The Times had published an article quoting Anelka as saying his time at Chelsea was drawing to a close and that he was free to leave when the transfer window opened.But the French striker told Agence France-Presse on Wednesday that he had not spoken to The Times.The article in Wednesday's...

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Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool target Eden Hazard will cost €50m, says Lille president

The Belgian midfielder is one of Europe's hottest properties, with Real Madrid and Inter also keen, but Michel Seydoux insists that any buyer must meet the hefty asking pricePanoramicArsenal, Chelsea or Liverpool will have to shell out €50 million (£43m) if they are to prise Eden Hazard away from Lille, the French club’s president has declared. The...

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Liverpool's Kenny Dalglish backs Luis Suarez to overcome racism row and maintain goalscoring form

Uruguayan scored four goals for his country, but returns to Premier League action this weekend after being charged by the FA following racial abuse allegationsLiverpool manager Kenny Dalglish believes forward Luis Suarez can overcome recent racism allegations and continue his goal haul into the new year.The Uruguayan is embroiled in a nationwide racism...

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Chelsea stunned; Arsenal, Barca on top

The pressure on Andres Villas-Boas increased as Chelsea slid from first to third in Champions League Group E after a 2-1 defeat at Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday.Starting the game two points clear, the Blues looked set to seal qualification for the knockout stages when Didier Drogba shrugged off a pair of defenders to give his side a 49th minute lead.But the Germans stormed...

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Chelsea stunned; Arsenal, Barca on top

The pressure on Andres Villas-Boas increased as Chelsea slid from first to third in Champions League Group E after a 2-1 defeat at Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday.Starting the game two points clear, the Blues looked set to seal qualification for the knockout stages when Didier Drogba shrugged off a pair of defenders to give his side a 49th minute lead.But the Germans stormed...

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Meireles vows to show Reds respect

Chelsea midfielder Raul Meireles insists he will not celebrate if he scores against old club Liverpool in Sunday's eagerly-anticipated clash.Meireles was a shock transfer deadline day signing, having reportedly handed in a last-minute transfer request, paving the way for Chelsea to secure his services with a £12million bid.The Portuguese was the second big-name player to...

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Reina: Suarez has filled Torres void

Goalkeeper Jose Reina believes Liverpool have not missed striker Fernando Torres since his £50million move to Chelsea as replacement Luis Suarez is even better.Reina and Torres sat on the same bench together at Wembley a week ago for Spain's 1-0 defeat to England but on Sunday they face each other for only the second time since the forward's transfer to Stamford Bridge.Back...

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'You'd have thought Fernando Torres had murdered somebody the way the poor bloke is pilloried' - Chelsea & Liverpool fans look ahead to Sunday's match

Ahead of Sunday's clash at Stamford Bridge, supporters from both sides offer their views on Raul Meireles' move, the John Terry race row and the capture of Juan Mata CHELSEAVLIVERPOOL FAN: Dave Chidgey WEBSITE: Chelsea Football FanCastFAN: Matt Ladson WEBSITE: This Is Anfield What are your thoughts on Fernando Torres' form & do you feel he'll ever...

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