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Wenger fury at cynical Chelsea accused of 'foul' play

Arsenal manager criticises tactical fouls in 2-0 defeat

'Terry is one of my most important players' says Capello

Capello breaks silence as favourable Euro 2012 draw puts Wales in England group

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Drogba dumps meek Arsenal out of title race

Chelsea 2 Arsenal 0

Chelsea fans and Ancelotti unite to sing Terry praises

For the past week Carlo Ancelotti, the Chelsea manager, has been singing the praises of his captain, John Terry. Yesterday the fans at Stamford Bridge joined the chorus, as Terry returned to action for the first time since being sacked as England captain.

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Aston Villa's teenage defender Nathan Baker has been banned from attending the Carling Cup final after trying to sell tickets for the February 28 clash with Manchester United on Facebook.

Eurozone: Messi magic keeps Barça cruising

With Barcelona's Gerard Piqu� sent off for a wild and late challenge on Getafe defender Rafa midway through the first half, this looked like being the day Real, who hammered Espanyol 3-0, closed the five-point gap at the top of La Liga, but Lionel Messi, Xavi, and Andres Iniesta played second-half keep-ball and so Barça made it 21 games unbeaten this season, prevailing 2-1.

The Wales coach John Toshack only has 10 players available to him who play in the Premier League

Toshack looks to Ramsey and Bale to inspire Welsh efforts

Coach believes key to qualification rests with form and fitness of young stars

Gannon's common touch boosts Posh

Peterborough Utd 1 QPR 0: Tactical switch earns debut win for manager who has uphill struggle in relegation fight

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<b>Franck Ribery</b><br/> During the summer Bayern Munich fended off interest for Franck Ribery by placing a ridiculously high price-tag on their star asset. Yet injuries to the Frenchman and reported disquiet in the Bayern camp has seen their position relax, meaning a fair offer will be considered. The winger's signature would certainly provide the 'marquee' signing that Manchester City's hierarchy so covet and with it they would land one of the best players in Europe.

Ribery linked with Barcelona by agent

Franck Ribery's agent has revealed that Barcelona is the Bayern Munich star's most likely next destination.

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