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Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Premier League transfer rumours

Every day Fantasy League will scour the newspapers and weblogs to bring you the latest transfer rumours from the Premier League. Who's in, who's out and how will it affect your Fantasy League selection?

Arsenal

Arsenal are interested in signing Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul after his opening day antics for the Magpies on Saturday. However Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has said he has trust in his current squad and that no new signings are immanent.


Aston Villa

Aston Villa have again been linked with a move for Middlesbrough striker Tuncay. Villa boss Martin O'Neill could also be set to renew his interest in Tuncay's Boro team-mate David Wheater. Meanwhile, O'Neill has revealed youngster Fabian Delph is ready to make an immediate impact on the first-team following his arrival from Leeds.


Birmingham

Birmingham have completed the signing of Irish winger James O'Shea from Galway City for an undisclosed fee. The midfielder was Galway's top scorer last year and has now secured his dream move to the Premier League. Birmingham are unlikely to capture fellow Irish winger Stephen Hunt though as it seems Hull City have emerged as favourites to capture the Reading man. It seems Birmingham may opt for a 4-5-1 formation this season with James McFadden playing behind a central striker.


Blackburn

Blackburn may now face competition for the signing of Nantes midfielder Aurelien Capoue from Bolton Wanderers. The player is available for a season-long loan and although some reports had suggested Blackburn were close the deal, it now seems back in the balance. Danish international Michael Silberbauer is another target according to reports in Holland that claim Rovers are tracking the right-midfielder, who is currently playing for Utrecht.


Bolton

Bolton are trying to hijack Blackburn's attempts to sign Nantes midfielder Aurelien Capoue on loan. The Guadeloupe international seemed close to a move to Ewood Park but Gary Megson is now trying to scupper that deal after learning of the 27-year-old's availability.


Burnley

Burnley are looking at launching a bid for Reading defender Andre Bikey, but only a fee of over £2.5m is expected to capture the Cameroon centre-back. Meanwhile Martin Paterson has given the Clarets a boost by returning to full training having missed three weeks of pre-season training.


Chelsea

Reports suggest Chelsea are set to make an offer for Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery worth £55m, which would break the British transfer record. Meanwhile, there is also speculation that the Blues' made an unsuccessful bid for Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi.


Everton

Everton have rejected a transfer request from in-demand defender Joleon Lescott. Manchester City have been very aggressive in their attempts to sign the England defender and Lescott has asked to leave, but Toffees boss David Moyes is adamant that no players will be sold.


Fulham

Roy Hodgson has told Arsenal they will have to pay £15m for Brede Hangeland after the defender was linked with a move to the Gunners. However the giant defender has declared that he is in no rush to leave Craven Cottage despite recently turning down a new contract. Meanwhile Fulham edged closer to the £2.5m capture of Almeria striker Kalu Uche.


Hull City

With a deal for Henri Camara almost done, Hull are set to switch their attentions from attack, to midfield and are reportedly interested in Reading midfielder Stephen Hunt. The Tigers are also monitoring former Liverpool midfielder Boudewijn Zenden, who currently plays for Marseille.


Liverpool

Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard is a doubt for Sunday's trip to Tottenham after pulling out of the England squad with a groin strain. Meanwhile, boss Rafael Benitez believes it could be a huge year for new signing Glen Johnson who he thinks will shine for club and country in this World Cup year.


Manchester City

Manchester City may have to give up on their bid to land Joleon Lescott after Everton rejected a formal transfer request from the defender. Another target, West Ham's Matthew Upson has rejected an offer of a new contract prompting rumours he could be trying to engineer a move to Eastlands. Portsmouth's Sylvain Distin is also reportedly on the radar.


Manchester United

Ben Foster has been forced to pull out of England's friendly with Holland on Wednesday night. The goalkeeper suffered what has been described as a minor injury in the Community Shield defeat to Chelsea. It is another blow in his quest to be Manchester United's number one and he now faces a battle against time to be fit for Sunday's game against Birmingham.


Portsmouth

Portsmouth have approached Lyon with a bid to take Sunderland target John Mensah on a season-long loan deal, although the French club would prefer to sell the player. Niko Kranjcar has announced he will not be signing a new contract, increasing speculation that Pompey could be tempted to cash in now because the Croatian star has just one year left on his current deal.


Stoke City

Everton have rejected a £5m bid from Stoke for young striker James Vaughan according to news sources in Liverpool. Stoke reportedly bid £2m up front for the talented striker with the fee rising to £5m based on appearances. Andy Wilkinson has welcomed speculation linking the club with a new right-back saying he'd welcome the competition.


Sunderland

Sunderland have refused an approach by Coventry City to bring Jordan Henderson back to the Ricoh Arena on a loan deal, as Henderson is expected to feature for the Black Cats in the Premier League this year. Sunderland have also made an offer for Lyon defender John Mensah, although the amount offered so far has failed to meet the French club's valuation.


Tottenham

New signing Sebastian Bassong has been cleared to play for Tottenham against Liverpool on Sunday despite carrying a suspension from his time at Newcastle. The defender was sent off at the end of the season, but Spurs have released a statement saying he is eligible to play for them because he received his red card playing for Newcastle.


West Ham

Radoslav Kovac is set for a permanent move to West Ham after a successful loan spell last season. The Czech midfielder could move in a £1.5m deal from Spartak Moscow. However, as Kovac comes in Matthew Upson could be on his way out with Manchester City planning a tempting £15m for the defender.


Wigan

Wigan midfielder Olivier Kapo is closing in on a move to Nice after finding his first-team opportunities limited at the DW Stadium. With the transfer window open for just another couple of weeks Kapo is keen to get the ball rolling and after hearing of interest from the French club has made his feelings clear.


Wolves

Wolves may beat Portsmouth to the signing of Modeste M'Bami, after the midfielder has been on trial for three weeks at Fratton Park and still hasn't been offered a contract. Meanwhile Wanderers latest pre season friendly ended in defeat when they created a host of chances against Real Valladolid, but lost 2-0.

Saturday, August 1, 2009

THE BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE FIXTURES FOR 2009-10

Manchester United will open the defence of their Barclays Premier League crown with clashes against minnows Birmingham, Burnley and Wigan.

The champions begin their campaign at home to newly-promoted Birmingham on August 15 before visits to play off-winners Burnley and then Wigan.

Sir Alex Ferguson's men have to wait until the end of the month before their first match against one of the top four clubs, when they take on Arsenal at Old Trafford on August 29.

United's run-in could also be more taxing, with home games against Tottenham and Stoke sandwiching a trip to Sunderland to see out the season.

Last season's runners-up Liverpool start and end their campaign with away fixtures, at Tottenham and Hull City.

New Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti's first Premier League game will be at home to Hull, with the season finishing at home to Wigan.

Arsenal open their campaign away to Everton and close the season with a home fixture against Fulham.

Championship winners Wolves are at home to West Ham on the opening day of the season and finish off at Molineux against Sunderland.

The run-in for Mick McCarthy's side is favourable, however, with matches against Stoke, Fulham, Blackburn, Portsmouth and the Black Cats to conclude their campaign.

Burnley, meanwhile, face a tough first month as they return to the top flight after a 33-year absence.

Owen Coyle's side will be anxious to get off the mark in their opening-day trip to Stoke, as they then host Manchester United and Everton at Turf Moor and face daunting trips to Chelsea and Liverpool within a fortnight.

Fellow new boys Birmingham have a baptism of fire against United, but then host Portsmouth and Stoke at St Andrew's. Alex McLeish's side complete their fixtures with an away match against Burnley and a trip to face Bolton.

Elsewhere on the opening weekend, big-spending Manchester City travel to Blackburn, Bolton host Sunderland and Fulham visit Portsmouth.

Below are the links to each club's full fixture list for the forthcoming campaign.

Please remember the dates and times of matches are subject to change once the TV executives have had a look at them.

Keep up to date with all the big football news, gossip and match reports right here at Sportsmail online throughout the 2009/10 season.


When the 'Big 4' meet each other:


August 29 - Man Utd v Arsenal

October 3 - Chelsea v Liverpool

October 24 - Liverpool v Man Utd

November 7 - Chelsea v Man Utd

November 28 - Arsenal v Chelsea

December 12 - Liverpool v Arsenal

January 30 - Arsenal v Man Utd

February 6 - Chelsea v Arsenal

February 9 - Arsenal v Liverpool

March 20 - Man Utd v Liverpool

April 3 - Man Utd v Chelsea

May 1 - Liverpool v Chelsea

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Barclays Fantasy Premier League 2009/10




Is back...

You manage your own Fantasy team selected from the players in the Barclays Premier League. Fantasy Premier League is the world's biggest fantasy game and is FREE to play.

Pick your squad

With a budget of £100 million, choose a squad of 15 players made up of:
  • 2 Goalkeepers
  • 5 Defenders
  • 5 Midfielders
  • 3 Forwards
No more than 3 players can be selected from a single team.


Scoring

The players in your squad score points based on how they perform in Premier League matches.

No matter which team you support you'll soon find yourself cheering on every player who's in your team.


1st Prize

The overall winner of Fantasy Premier League 2009/10 will win a VIP trip for two to a Barclays Premier League match (the identity of which is determined by The Premier League) featuring a team of the successful player's choice. The Winner’s Prize includes travel, two nights' hotel accommodation, two match tickets, pre-match meal and £250 spending money.


Monthly Prize

This season the person who finishes top of the monthly leaderboard will be declared Manager of the Month and will win a digital camera, an mp3 player, and a Premier League club replica kit of the Winner’s choice.

JOIN MY LEAGUE

League name:

Fantasy EPL2010

Code:

191640-50239



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