Terry hopes Chelsea can end Reds challenge

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=379569&cc=5901

Striker crisis for Gunners ahead of OT clash

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=379608&cc=5901

Premiership Weekend Preview: Favourites Clash

http://goal.com/en-US/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=127963

Spain: Primera Liga Weekend Preview

http://goal.com/en-US/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=127699

Frank Dell'Apa on MLS' Identity Crisis

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=379297&root=mls&cc=5901

Premiership Preview: Manchester United-Arsenal

It's an epic clash between first in the table and 17th...

http://www.goal.com/en-US/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=127661

Lawro's Premiership Predictions

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/5330298.stm

Serie A Preview: Tricky tests for Milan clubs

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=reu-italy_preview&prov=reuters&type=lgns

Gabriele Marcotti looks into bungs

Ever wonder what they mean when they talk about bungs? Find out here...

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news;_ylt=AmqpfD15CqOWsv9q7qqpUaMmw7YF?slug=cnnsi-shadysituation&prov=cnnsi&type=lgns

Champions League Team Of The Week

http://www.goal.com/en-US/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=127454

Kevin McCarra: Manchester United Defence Slipshod

http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/sport/2006/09/15/kevin_mccarra_on_man_utds_poro.html

Trezeguet: Juve Forced Me To Stay

You will play in Serie B and you will like it!

http://www.goal.com/en-US/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=127919

Chelsea manager's favourite restaurant bugged

Who said the Cold War is over?

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=afp-fblengprchelsea&prov=afp&type=lgns

UEFA Cup Wrap: Newcastle, Parma Win, Ajax Rolls

http://www.goal.com/en-US/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=127482

Not Ready For Prime Time: Justin Hoyte

I've watched this lad in quite a few games now and unlike any of the other Gunner Babies, Hoyte just doesn't pass the test. Young players like Senderos, Eboue, and Fabregas have all had their issues at the onset of their careers in the first-team but with Hoyte he really seems out of his element. As a defender he does not fill me with confidence and on the rare instances when he does venture forward in support he offers little in creativity or force. When Cesc started out he seemed too little to be a cog in the midfield but you could see the skill, vision, and pace that were there. You could tell that once he figured out the physical demands of his position, he'd excel. Likewise, Senderos has been guilty of his fair share of dodgy defending but his technique and physical presence were such that it was clear that he'd improve with experience. I don't see anything to comfort me when I watch Hoyte. Flamani should be back there and Hoyte should be gaining his experience at Barnet and in the League Cup. -Sanford

Wednesday's Champions League Round-up

Lyon stun Madrid, wins for Manchester United and Arsenal...

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=379371&cc=5901

Ferguson rues loss of key midfielders

Injuries to Park, Giggs...

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=379427&cc=5901

Rosicky strike sees off Hamburg

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=205447&cc=5901

Lyon outclass toothless Real Madrid

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=afp-fbleurc1fraesplyon&prov=afp&type=lgns

Playmaker Riquelme one of a dying breed

Roman retires from the Argentina squad...

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=reu-riquelme_newsmaker&prov=reuters&type=lgns

£6 Million Ballack Can't Afford Home

http://www.soccer365.com/EUROPEAN_NEWS/Premiership/page_99_127201.shtml

Inzaghi Strikes Again As Milan Ease Past AEK

http://www.goal.com/en-US/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=126846

Portsmouth aim to add Brazilian blend with in-demand Denilson

The King of the Stepover!

http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,1872017,00.html

Hostile crowd spurred me on - Friedel

http://www.soccer365.com/US_NEWS/Americans_Abroad/page_93_127055.shtml

£100,000 for a lifetime of disappointment

The price of being a football fan in England...

http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/sport/2006/09/14/100000_for_a_lifetime_of_disap.html

Barton accused of assaulting and swearing at female steward

I'd rather be called a "slag" than have a lit cigar stuffed in my eye...

http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,1872018,00.html

Cole's book in brief - show me the money

How everyone's heart bleeds for poor, misunderstood, money-grabbing millionaire Ashley Cole.

http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/sport/2006/09/14/coles_book_in_brief_show_me_th.html

Kevin Nolan column

The Bolton captain weighs in on books by footballers...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/default.stm

Jean-Alain Boumsong Lowlights

After his error for Juventus helped Rimini snatch a draw this weekend, I thought it would be nice to see a few of his other gaffs. He couldn't handle the EPL and obviously he's going to struggle in Serie B. Can you believe Juventus paid over 3 million pounds for him? Or is it worse that Souness paid over 8 million for him based on his work in Scotland? And now Shay Given is left with Titus Bramble leading his line. Poor lad. Newcastle fans cover your eyes... -Sanford

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSv2xpCClGQ

Miss Universe Controversy

This really reflects poorly on the whole competition...

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6039586416570146506

Champions League review: Barca impress, Inter stutter

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=379152&cc=5901

Mourinho suspicious of Chelsea's Euro bookings

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=379309&cc=5901

Cole spills the beans on Pizza-gate bust-up

At least one interesting thing has come out of his book...

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=379307&cc=5901

Norman Hubbard on Portsmouth

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=379074&root=england&cc=5901

Old demons return to haunt new-look Inter

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news;_ylt=AnhlmtuG4DlLQcDeZ0SDkVcmw7YF?slug=reu-championsinter&prov=reuters&type=lgns

ESPN to show all Champions League games online

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=ap-championsleague-espn&prov=ap&type=lgns

Celtic's Caldwell: Old Trafford Won't Intimidate Us

http://goal.com/en-US/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=126418

Champions League preview: Hamburg vs. Arsenal

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/5330066.stm

BBC's Champions League lowdown

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/5340808.stm

Reading 1-0 Manchester City + EPL Table

We're in the thick of it now as domestic leagues are rolling and the Champions League group stage kicks off. Phil Ball and Sid Lowe in Spain, James Richardson in Italy, Convey assists in Reading's win, Cole angry with everyone, Figo interview and much more!!

We begin the day with a report from Monday Night Football in Reading and the EPL table...Sanford

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=199120&cc=5901


English Premier League Table as of September 12:

Club Played Points

Man Utd	4	12
Portsmouth	4	10
Everton	4	10
Chelsea	4	9
Aston Villa	4	8
Bolton	4	7
Fulham	4	7
Reading	4	6
West Ham	4	5
Liverpool	3	4
Man City	4	4
Middlesbrough	4	4
Wigan	3	3
Newcastle	3	3
Tottenham	4	3
Charlton	4	3
Arsenal	3	2
Sheff Utd	4	2
Blackburn	4	2
Watford	4	1

Cole spares no-one with 'tapping-up' revelations

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=379029&cc=5901

Henry ruled out of Hamburg clash

It's a foot injury and Wenger won't risk it...

Phil Ball in Spain

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=378891&root=europe&cc=5901

2006/2007 UEFA Champions’ League: Matchday 1 Preview - Groups A-D

http://www.goal.com/en-US/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=124931

2006/2007 UEFA Champions’ League Matchday 1 Preview: Groups E-H

http://www.goal.com/en-US/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=125472

Serie A Review: Round 1

Goal.com's Aaron Pires takes an in-depth look at the action in Italy this past weekend...

http://www.goal.com/en-US/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=125610

SI.com Luis Figo Interview

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news;_ylt=AjvL.qaCDYGP3Q9y2hIelYQmw7YF?slug=cnnsi-plentyoffightle&prov=cnnsi&type=lgns

EPL: Best 11 of the Week

http://www.goal.com/en-US/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=125260

Given slates Bramble and 'sub-pub standard' defence

Oh Titus!

http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,1870136,00.html

Silence after Argentine match abandoned

It's a wonder to me how this league even exists... Sanford

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=reu-argentinaviolence&prov=reuters&type=lgns

Ogbuke Set for Arsenal In January

http://www.goal.com/en-US/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=125789

Sid Lowe in Spain

http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/sport/2006/09/11/camerashy_sevilla_rocket_to_th.html

James Richardson in Italy

http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/sport/2006/09/12/all_play_while_the_old_ladys_a.html

Feelgood factor could see German clubs revive in Europe

Bayern, Bremen and Hamburg can banish the once inconceivable vision of Bundesliga teams afflicted by an inferiority complex.

http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/sport/2006/09/12/feelgood_factor_could_see_germ.html

Richard Jolly at Old Trafford

Michael Carrick confronts his critics vs. Spurs...

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=378798&root=england&cc=5901

Sloppy Juventus suffer a rude awakening

http://football.guardian.co.uk/continentalfootball/story/0,,1869609,00.html

Pardew blames Tévez 'circus' for Hammers' poor start

http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,1869531,00.html

Van Nistelrooy hits three as Real thrash Levante

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news;_ylt=AntC6ujLS1EU4v.pyzhs_HUmw7YF?slug=reu-spain_picture&prov=reuters&type=lgns

England: EPL Review

Everton rock Liverpool, ManUre beat Spurs, Arsenal draw with Boro, goals for Bocanegra and McBride for Fulham...

http://www.premierleague.com/fapl.rac?command=setSelectedId&nextPage=enNewsLatest&id=1389214&type=com.fapl.website.news.NewsItem&categoryCode=NewsLatestFAPremierLeagueNews

American accent to English soccer

Four Americans could be on the field in an English Premier League game Monday when Reading hosts Manchester City...

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news;_ylt=AklBcPTlTR_0CO9bYywKSLkmw7YF?slug=ap-americansinengland&prov=ap&type=lgns

Italian Serie A reports

Milan beats Lazio and Inter edges Fiorentina 3-2...

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=reu-italyreports&prov=reuters&type=lgns

'Invisible' Cole jealous of Henry treatment

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=378880&cc=5901

Bullard Doesn't Blame Parker For Horror Injury

http://www.goal.com/en-US/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=124791

Spain: La Liga Team of the Week

http://www.goal.com/en-US/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=124897

Alan Hansen's column

The Premiership title cannot be won in August or September - but it can certainly be lost...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/5334182.stm

Benitez tells "too nice" Reds to get nasty after derby humbling

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=afp-fblengpreverton&prov=afp&type=lgns

Convey hopes to dazzle US viewers

http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,1869394,00.html

Cole's point of principle? Even that comes at a price

http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,1868966,00.html

Buffon Blasts Juve after draw with Rimini

http://www.goal.com/en-US/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=124581

Rooney and Gray in restaurant scuffle

All right! Finally some real news. I gotta say, I don't think I'd want to mix it up with Wayne Rooney. He's just so...angry. -Sanford

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=378474&cc=5901

EPL Preview: Everton vs. Liverpool

Derby Day on Merseyside!!

http://www.goal.com/en-US/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=123370

Inter in at the deep end as Serie A gets underway

I fear for Inter. Beginning the season with a head start of eight points over Milan? It's a bit of a can't win situation. They're the type of team that could easily crumble under the pressure. But it will certainly be a different way to watch the title race unfold. -Sanford

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news;_ylt=AoYM_elN8vqdC8VAdf53gOAmw7YF?slug=reu-italymatches_preview&prov=reuters&type=lgns

EPL Previews: Tevez, Mascherano to make debuts

http://msn.foxsports.com/soccer/story/5943874

Spain: La Liga Weekend Preview

http://msn.foxsports.com/soccer/story/5900982

Atletico host Valencia in duel of big spenders + La Liga previews

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=reu-spain_preview&prov=reuters&type=lgns

James Richardson in Italy

http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/sport/2006/09/08/boldly_going_where_serie_a_has.html

Friday's rumours

Clint Dempsey to Charlton??

http://football.guardian.co.uk/rumourmill/index/0,,1867853,00.html

Lawro's Premiership Predictions

BBC Expert Mark Lawrenson gives his predictions for the weekend...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/5323176.stm

Slimline Mido hungry for goals but Spurs sweat on Malbranque

Mido's lost 22 pounds! Put Ronaldo on his diet...

http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,1867328,00.html

Liverpool get go-ahead on new stadium

Time to get to Anfield if you've not been...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/5327426.stm

Robin Van Persie vs. Belarus

I had to put this link in because his two goals are so sweet...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMQbRx1-2Ms

France 3, Italy 1

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news;_ylt=AmHg8.YpZy930x3I_qawCfUmw7YF?slug=ap-france-italy&prov=ap&type=lgns

Northern Ireland 3-2 Spain: Hat-trick hero Healy

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=197224&cc=5901

Macedonia 0-1 England: Crouch rescues England

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=197228&cc=5901

San Marino 0-13 Germany: Record breakers

This is just sad. And the final goal was on a penalty. Ouch. San Marino is the third-smallest nation in Europe, by the way. Only Vatican City and Monaco are smaller. So why doesn't Vatican City have a squad? I wonder how many the Germans could fire past them? In a show of sympathy for San Marino, I have attached their flag.-Sanford

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=197231&cc=5901

Why is it still so hard to take Peter Crouch seriously?

http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/sport/2006/09/07/appearances_can_be_deceptive.html

Brief Prospects for Serie A clubs in 2006-07

Part I:

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=reu-italyprospects&prov=reuters&type=lgns

Part II:

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=reu-italyprospectspart_two&prov=reuters&type=lgns

West Ham's Future: Several Irons In The Fire

http://www.goal.com/en-US/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=122746

Fire & Galaxy advance to US Open Cup Final

http://www.goal.com/en-US/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=122793

Wigan wanted Windass claims Bradford chairman

Yes! Dean Windass news!! For those of you who don't know, Windass is the captain of my wife's all-name team. A team that will be presented in its entirety here soon... -Sanford

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=378228&cc=5901

Van Nistelrooy launches fresh Fergie blast

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=378213&cc=5901

Norman Hubbard on the West Ham situation

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=378023&root=england&cc=5901

Roberto Gotta in Italy

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=378011&root=europe&cc=5901

Gabriele Marcotti

Marcotti grades several teams' transfers...

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news;_ylt=AiZQMCCehWFpHPfuKruVHFAmw7YF?slug=cnnsi-transfersofpowe&prov=cnnsi&type=lgns

Uli Hesse-Lichtenberger in Germany

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=378073&root=euro2008&cc=5901

Materazzi insulted Zidane's sister

OK, whomever finds a picture of Zidane's sister first wins a prize. -Sanford

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news;_ylt=AsoxDGDAtCq4VLP1ZqBfvPwmw7YF?slug=ap-materazzi-zidane&prov=ap&type=lgns

Euro 2008 Qualifying Preview: France vs. Italy

Here we go again. It seems like just yesterday...

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news;_ylt=As.KBUkPKZZnDiOG775TAFkmw7YF?slug=reu-eurofrance_preview&prov=reuters&type=lgns

Jimmy Conrad on his liquid diet & broken jaw

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=377997&root=us&cc=5901

Richard Williams on Mourinho

http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/sport/2006/09/06/when_mourinho_slings_mud_footb.html

Andrew Downie on Corinthians and MSI

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=377839&root=global&cc=5901