EPL Gossip Monday October 5th
Cesc Fabregas says he has no intention of leaving Arsenal, despite continued rumours linking him with Barcelona. The Sun
Almost feel sorry for Fabregas. Everytime the player opens his mouth the press then links him away from Arsenal. Last week Fabregas said he liked watching Italian football so naturally the press put 2 and 2 together and linked him with a move to Italy.
Aston Villa, Hull and Wolves are all keen to sign Sol Campbell – if his bid to overturn rules preventing him from joining another club before January is successful. Daily Mail
No idea how the FA will come down regarding Sol Campbell but considering the Notts County move was dumb from day one maybe they will take pity on Campbell and allow him to join another club A.S.A.P.
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson can expect a lengthy touchline ban after he questioned the fitness of referee Alan Wiley following Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Sunderland. Daily Mail
Manchester United’s next match is at home against Bolton. I’d want to skip that much too if I could.
Aston Villa midfielder James Milner has called on his club’s supporters not to target abuse at former Villa star Gareth Barry, who returns with Manchester City on Monday. The Guardian
Can’t see it happening. Maybe after this game they will let up on Barry but in his first game back at Villa park I have a feeling they are going to vent their displeasure over his departure.
Barcelona midfielder Xavi has hit out at opposing sides for being “boring” in the defensive tactics they employ.
Xavi was upset as opponents Almeria parked the proverbial bus at the weekend, adding: “I have never been marked like that. It was obsessive.” Daily Star
Xavi played Chelsea twice last season and Inter Milan in the Champions League this year. Of course Xavi’s been marked like that before.