EPL Gossip Monday February 28th
Arsenal are planning a £20m summer move for Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina, who has also been linked with Manchester United. Daily Star
I wonder why this rumour has appeared today? Wonder if it has anything to do with Liverpool losing 3-1 to West Ham on Sunday or Wojciech Szczęsny gifting Birmingham the Carling Cup?
The Red Devils, meanwhile, are weighing up a swoop for Borussia Dortmund centre-back Neven Subotic as United manager Sir Alex Ferguson looks to strengthen his back line. caughtoffside.com
It was great to see Dortmund simply outclass Bayern Munich with their 3-1 victory. It would be great to see Dortmund hold on to their players as well.
Birmingham City hero Obafemi Martins claims his winning goal in Sunday’s Carling Cup final win over Arsenal was the easiest he has scored. the Sun
I feel for Arsenal and I’m sure Arsenal fans would know jerks like me would then say it’s only a minor cup if they won. On the flip side I’m thrilled for the Birmingham players, many of whom will go without another trophy.
Referee Mark Clattenburg is due to submit an account of Wayne Rooney’s clash with Wigan’s James McCarthy to the Football Association, which will determine whether the Manchester United striker faces a three-match ban. Rooney’s elbow appeared to make contact with McCarthy’s head.
Full story: Daily Express
If Joey Barton did the same thing he’d be off. English refs have no balls.
Arsenal forward Robin van Persie fears he could miss the Champions League trip to Barcelona on 8 March after limping off in the club’s Carling Cup final defeat with a knee injury.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Was only a matter of time before Robin van Persie got hurt again. Sad considering his red hot form.
Bolton boss Owen Coyle has tipped on-loan striker Daniel Sturridge to follow in Jack Wilshere’s footsteps after a strong start to his spell at the Reebok. Arsenal midfielder Wilshire had an impressive spell on loan with the Trotters in 2010. Daily Express
Don’t know why Chelsea even signed Daniel Sturridge if they never hasd any plans for him. At some point you have to throw him into the fire.