Rafal Banitez : Semi-Final win not ENOUGH

This Chelsea ''unbelieved in'' manager seems to be more ambitious enough,having just few month left on his contract with the blues. Nevertheless trying to put his best to ensure the team have a trophy to their name despite knowing he will be on the exist by the end of the season.

Rafal Banitez challenged his players to finish the season on a high after securing  a place in the Europa League final in Holland after victory over Fc Basel on Thursday.

Although they are third in the Premier League and in a good position to book a spot in next season's Champions League, the European trophy is the Blues's only chance of silverware this campaign.

Liverpool striker Suarez APOLOGISES to Branislav Ivanovic

Liverpool striker has apologized for his inexcusable behaviour after biting Chelsea defender Ivanovic, the incident which happened in the second half of Liverpool 2-2 draw against Chelsea at Anfield on Sunday.

'' I have spoken to  Ivanonic on phone and i could apologize directly to him...''Suarez tweeted''. and i also apologized to my manager and everyone at Liverpool for letting them down

Today's Premier League Transfer Gossip

Turkish side Galatasaray are thought to be preparing a £12m offer for Arsenal forwards Lukas Podolski, 27, or Gervinho, 25.

 Manchester United are trying to sign 17million pounds rated Borussia  Dortmund's Mid-fielder llkay Gundogan, 22, this summer.

Tothenham, Manchester City and Arsenal have been alerted after Real Madrid confirmed they will sell Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain, 25.

Manchester United want Borussia Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp, 45, to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson when the 71 year old manager finally leaves Old Trafford.

Jose Mourinho will try to tempt Borussia Dortmund's gola machine 24 year old striker Robert Lewandowski to join him at Chelsea if he returns to Stamford Bridge

Manchester United plan a summer move for Atletico Madrid's 18-year-old English defender Elliot Kebbie in a move that could see Mexico striker Javier Hernandez, 24, move in the opposite direction.

 Barca midfielder Cesc Fabragas, 25, is refusing to comment on reports linking him to a possible return to Arsenal.

Only one VOTE for Suarez

Liverpool striker Suarez ruined his chances of winning the award when he BIT Chelsea 

defender Branislav Ivanovic last month.


The Uruguayan was subsequently banned for 10 MATCHES and received just a solitary

vote from around 400 football writers -fewer than Southampton’s Rickie Lambert.Tottenham 

ace Bale’s victory means he has won both the PFA and FWA awards this season.

The Welsh wizard earned 53 per cent of the vote, with second-placed Robin van Persie of 

Manchester United on 43 per cent. Chelsea’s Spanish sizzler Juan Mata came third
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Bale said: “It is a huge honour to receive the Footballer of the Year award from the Football 

Writers’ Association.

Stephane Sessegnon BANNED

   The Benin ace was sent off during Sunderland’s 6-1 walloping by Aston Villa on Monday    

   for a foul on midfielder Yacouba Sylla.

  The 28-year-old is now ruled out of the Black Cats’ remaining three games against Stoke, 

  Southampton and  Tottenham as Paolo Di Canio’s men battle for survival.

Tevez : I would die for Boca Return

The 29-year-old began his career with the Argentina outfit, spending three years at the club 

before leaving for Corinthians in 2004.

He confirmed his intention to eventually return to his homeland to an Argentina radio station

but does not expect it to be this summer.Tevez said: “I would die to return to Boca, my 

daughter asks me about that.

Manchester city eyeing move for Shakhtar Donetsk's Samba star

The Brazilian is on a list of targets drawn up by boss Roberto Mancini. Midfielder 

Fernandinho has a contract with the Ukrainian club until 2016.But Shakhtar may be tempted

to cash in for an offer of around £20million.And that could be of interest to City, who are 

ready to spend big again in a bid to mount another serious title tilt and improve their 

Champions League showing.

There have been question marks over the long-term futures of Gareth Barry and Samir 

Nasri in recent weeks and Fernandinho’s versatility appeals to City. The 27-year-old has 

spent the last seven years with the Ukrainian outfit but City hope his style would make him

well suited to the pace of the Premier League.

Carrick brags on success at Man United.

Am sure its not new to everyone Manchester United ability to lift trophy every season, though they've had some trophy-less seasons but i bet winning and lifting trophies is their culture,with who i called the special on seat ''Sir Alex Ferguson'' . This quality and ability has lured former Arsenal skipper Van Persie and Michael Carrick not exceptional.

Carrick said' i dreamed of winning just one title when i joined the team -now he is hungry for a Sixth.

Wenger: No one close to United

Arsenal Wenger believe Man city inconsistency has proven Man United  unstoppable....Does this fits his mouth,wonder what gunner fans will be thinking. Obviously believe his team is not good enough to contend,hmmm nothing more could come from someone less ambitious and a failure.
 

 Arsenal boss Wenger allowed van Persie to be sold to Manchester United last summer, in a lucrative £24million deal which City boss Roberto Mancini believes swung the balance of power back to Old Trafford. 

Liverpool Unveil new kit for next season

Striker Luis Suarez was joined by Martin Skrtel to model the tops- giving kops fans hope he will stay at the club.
The shirt- designed by Warrior- is based on the 1984 version, worn for the Anfield club's fourth European Cup win

Skipper Gerrard said:" All the players and I are all genuine fans of the new kit. As with all Liverpool shirts, I will wear it with pride and carry the excitement and the history of what it represents, and,as a team we hope to bring that success back to the club.

Today's Premier League Transfer Gossip

. Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski, 24, is set to turn down a move to Manchester United is favour of staying in Germany and switching to Bayern Munich for 25m pounds.Congrat to other premier league team fans, can't imagine the goal machine and Van persie upfront.

. According to UK the sun : Chelsea could land manager Jose Mourinho on the cheap this summer and get former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso, 31, as well if the Real Madrid coach returns to Stamford Bridge.

. However, it could cost the Blues 200m to appoint him as manager when taking into account the escape clause in his contract and the players he wants to sign. He has been Categorically told he will have to work under Nigerian technical director Michael Emenalo if he wants  to return to Chelsea.

Chelsea VS Fc Basel preview

                                           Today's team update Chelsea vs Fc Basel


Ashley Cole is suspended as Chelsea take on Fc Basel today's Europa League semi-final second leg at Stamford Bridge seeking to seal a place in May 15 final in Amsterdam.

David luiz, Ryan Bertrand, Ramires and John Obi Mikel are on yellow cards and may not be risked as the Blues take a 2-1 first-leg lead into the contest with the Swiaa champions.

Ramires suffered a dead lef in the last Sunday's defeat of Swansea and could be rested anyway, with Sunday's match at Manchester United in mind,while definite absentees are the ineligible Demba Ba and Oriol Romeu (Knee).

Rafa Banitez Refused to Endorse Mourinho as his Chelsea successor

Current Chelsea manager Rafa Banitez refused to endorse Real Madrid Jose Mourinho as his Chelsea successor, Banitez says rumours of Jose Mourinho returning to Chelsea will not distract him from nailing Basel for Europa semi-final second leg.

He said: ''it's not my business. i have to concentrate on this game. That's it. I think it's quite important.'' Every manager has his own way of doing things but mine is just to concentrate on the next game ''it's not my business whether Mourinho is loved in England. My business is to beat Basel and reach the Europa League final.. I think that smart of him.

He cont! When i signed for Chelsea i wanted to do a professional job as possible and i think i have done this from the first day. Now we will try to stay as high as possible in the league table and to win a trophy.
That would be great for me and everyone involved at the club.'' Qualifying for the champions league has always been our priority and i am positive we will be there next season.'' Am sure most blues fans can't wait to see the Spaniard leave.

Alisher Usmanov questioned Arsenal ambition

Arsenal shareholder Alisher Usmanov has questioned Arsenal ambition claiming the club have no what is called SUPER-STAR. Usmanov openly critized Stan Kroenke regime ever since the American secured the majority shareholding of the Club.(Kroenke owns the largest share of the club incase you don't know)...LOL and i personally believe his the problem behind Arsenal failure by not splashing cash for quality players.

The Russian billionaire feels Arsenal would be better under his own command but he don't see Kroenke spending down for him,Usmanov has now taken another swipe at the  Gunner board suggesting they would probably be happy by mere champions league qualification every year...(stinky ambition) SHAME.

He feels sad with the constant exist of top talents every season.''The team has no superstars now '' said Usmanov. The 59year old who holds 30percent stake of Arsenal said he will think on what to do by the end of the  season and emphasis the unwillingness of Kroenke to sell out his stake and not taking proper concern in upgrading the team which everyoneare lovers and fans of the great team.