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Ex-rebels' chief chosen as Nepal's new PM

Nepal's national assembly chose the leader of the Himalayan nation's former rebels as the new prime minister Friday, two years after he gave up a bloody insurgency and joined the peace process.

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Over-hyped? Yes, but it is good to have the Premier League back
Source: Guardian Unlimited

Every season is full of surprises and this one could see Manchester City pip Chelsea to fourth place.

Ljungberg makes his MLS debut
Source: Seattle Sports Online

After recovering from hip surgery, Sounders FC designated player Freddie Ljungberg made his MLS debut Saturday night.

Liverpool soccer star Gerrard arrested in assault probe
Source: BBC News

England and Liverpool footballer Steven Gerrard has been arrested following an alleged assault.

Arsenal Vs Man Utd Highlights Video: Premiership
Source: LoveFooty.net

It is Arsenal Vs Man Utd this weekend and we all know what that means, it is going to be special!

West Ham owner on brink of selling up
Source: Independent.co.uk

West Ham United could finally be put up for sale by its beleaguered owner Bjorgolfur Gudmundsson after the Icelandic billionaire ordered an immediate review of all his assets following the crisis that has decimated his country's economy.

Man Utd Vs Hull City Highlights Video: Premiership
Source: LoveFooty.net

All the highlights from Man Utd Vs Hull City in their crucial Premiership match on the 1st November 2008.

Curbishley Leaves West Ham United
Source: LoveFooty.net

Alan Curbishley has quit as West Ham manager. The season ahead doesn't look good for West Ham supporters.

Delightful Deco fires Chelsea to win
Source:

Deco continued his fine start to life in the Barclays Premier League, scoring his second goal in as many games to help Chelsea beat Wigan 1-0 at the JJB Stadium.

Chelsea move into position to ditch low-charisma Grant
Source: BBC News

BBC: Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon has increased the pressure on coach Avram Grant by admitting results this season have not been good enough.

Chelsea to be presented with fake Premiership trophy
Source: china.goal.com

But only if Man Utd slip up against Wigan on Sunday. I assumed they'd have the real trophy in a helicopter, which might have to track back and forth at speed, between London and Wigan, depending on evolving scorelines at both Stamford Bridge and the JJB Stadium.

Are the media stupid or what?

The criticism of Arsene Wenger has gone too far. It's about time this nonsense stopped. Take this snippet from Kevin McCarra in the Guardian implying that Wenger is obstinate to the point of deafness or even stupidity:

Spurs 0 PSV 1: Match Report
Source: Planet Spurs

A report of Tottenham Hotspur's first leg UEFA Cup defeat to PSV Eindhoven at White Hart Lane. Jefferson Farfan got the only goal of the game for PSV making the most of Gilberto's poor decision making in what prooved to be a debut to forget for the Spurs left back.

Everton Linked With Lorik Cana
Source: Goal.com

Reports in French and English newspapers suggest Everton manager David Moyes is weighing up a move for talented Marseille's Albanian midfielder Lorik Cana.

10 reasons Arsenal are stronger than Manchester United.

I really am sick of hearing about why Manchester United will win the league because they "have more strength in depth" than Arsenal. Just what does this mean really? That the Manchester United players can each benchpress 300 lb at the depth of the ocean floor?

Blatter hostile to Premier League's overseas plan
Source: BBC News

The president of football's world governing body Fifa has told the BBC that plans by the Premier League to host games abroad will never happen. Sepp Blatter also warned that the proposal could harm England's attempt to host the 2018 World Cup.

Tottenham Hotspur 1 Manchester United 1
Source: Planet Spurs

Full match report and summary of this weekends fixture which saw Tottenham Hotspur hold reigning Premiership champions Manchester United to a 1-1 draw at White Hart Lane. (From a spurs fans point of view)

British and American sports battle it out in the Globalisation championships
Source: FT.com

In Beijing in the mid-1980s, you needed a permit just to enter the building of China Central Television. Visitors had to queue outside. One day, a CCTV functionary was sent out to find a visiting American.

Etherington happy to keep the faith at West Ham
Source: the Mail online

West Ham winger Matthew Etherington said he signed a new four-year deal with the club to repay their faith in him. He said: "There have been a lot of ups and downs for me personally but the club has stood by me. I'll always be grateful for that.

Premier League Managers Mid-Term Report Card - Part I

So, we're exactly half-way through the Premier League season, and it has been a tight and thoroughly exciting affair.

Arsenal and not United are favourites for the Premiership title.

Myles Palmer has this take on United and Arsenal in the Premiership title race. What I like about Mr. Palmer is how bold he usually is with his predictions. What I am amazed at however is how often he is wrong.

Manager Mourinho leaves Chelsea
Source: BBC News

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has sensationally left Stamford Bridge, according to BBC Radio 5live football correspondent Jonathan Legard.

Premier League Sunday Results

Ten-man Arsenal defeat Portsmouth. Aston Villa deny Chelsea points. Blackburn get by Manchester City. Sunday Sept. 2, 2007

Becks seeks home loan
Source: express.co.uk

DAVID Beckham is considering putting his American dream on hold in a desperate bid to save his England career. He is seeking crisis talks with bosses of LA Galaxy to discuss a possible return to England on loan in January.

Premier League Saturday Results

Liverpool decimated Derby to go top of the table. Tottenham blew a two goal lead and settled for a draw. Manchester United defeated Roy Keane's Sunderland. Saturday Sept.

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