Published
6/23/2009 8:38:53 PM
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Shane Barrow
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West Ham, Liverpool and Man City were the latest English Premier League sides to wade into the transfer market each signing big name players expected to make impacts in the coming season. Liverpool grabbed Glen Johnson from Portsmouth in a £17.5m move that has drawn criticism from many as being excessive.
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez responded "Sometimes you have to spend a little bit more. You can't compete in the top four of the Premier League unless you spend some money. We were looking for a player of quality and also somebody who is British because of the new Champions League rules. Glen Johnson fits both categories.''
Manchester City swooped for striker Roque Santa Cruz, who when healthy, is a proven goalscorer in the EPL. Santa Cruz could be joined by Carlos Tevez who is rumoured on his way after his Manchester United loan ends Wednesday.
West Ham United went to Italy and grabbed forward Luis Jimenez from Inter Milan on a lona agreement for one year. The Hammers moved quickly to fend off interest from other teams for the player, who will officially join on July 1 provided he passes a medical.
Published
3/8/2010
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Shane Barrow
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Wigan threw a wrench in Liverpool's chase for a top EPL placing and a Champions League spot for next year as they won 1-0 Monday evening behind a Rodallega first half goal.
Published
3/7/2010
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Shane Barrow
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Everton took advantage of Hull's poor defense and made easy work notching 5 goals as Arteta had 2 and Landon Donovan had a goal and an assist.
Published
2/28/2010
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Shane Barrow
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Manchester City notched an impressive 4-2 win st Chelsea Saturday behind a pair of goals from Carlos TEvez
Published
2/26/2010
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Shane Barrow
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After months of struggle on the field the financial problems have overwhelmed Portsmouth and they officially have entered administration.
Published
2/22/2010
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Shane Barrow
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American Landon Donovan was honored as the Everton player of the month for January.