Premiership Daily Round Up

AVB has words with ref chief

Andre Villas-Boas admits he has spoken to chief referee Mike Riley regarding the officials performance on Sunday’s 3-1 defeat to Manchester United.

Arsenal lacking the va-va-voom of yesteryear

“I want to be in a club that is able to win the big titles year after year,” were the words of former Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas during a recent “interview” with Sport magazine. The Spaniard denied making the comments on his Twitter account but even though the words may be fake, is there a hint of truth shrouded in the, apparent, wording of the Barcelona midfielder?

Chris Smalling Was Always Going To A Star: An In-Depth Chat With A Maidstone United Club Official

Manchester United's Chris Smalling has certainly been one of the revelations of English football over the last couple of seasons. Within 4 and a half years he has gone from playing for Non-League side Maidstone to becoming one of the most recognisable young players in the Premier League.

Liverpool new boy out to impress

Liverpool defender Sebastian Coates is relishing the challenge of playing for one of the world’s biggest clubs.

FA warns Pardew about future conduct

Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has been warned about his future conduct after comments he made prior to a match against Sunderland on August 20.

Rodallega scan news encourages Martinez

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has revealed that Hugo Rodallega's knee injury isn't as serious as initially feared.

Belgian forward didn't want English move

Genk striker Marvin Ogunjimi has claimed that a move to La Liga instead of the Premier League was too appealing.

Gyan defends Middle East move

Asamoah Gyan has defended his lucrative move to Qatar side Al-Ain by claiming he did what was best for him and his family.

Kean believes Yakubu has more to offer

Blackburn Rovers manager Steve Kean has backed Yakubu to be a huge hit at Ewood Park fter registering a brace on his debut.

Gardner wants Black Cats to push on

Sunderland midfielder Craig Gardner has demanded his side take momentum from their 4-0 win against Stoke City and build some winning results.