Nicolas Anelka

Talent spotter: Arsenal's top Wenger boys... And those that got away

Arsene Wenger's young Gunners were too hot for a near full-strength Wigan in the Carling Cup, showcasing the Frenchman's next crop of Arsenal stars. Here are the stars they're trying to emulate - and the ones who failed to make...

Taking the Carling Cup seriously

Taking the Carling Cup seriouslyVitalfootball: Chelsea: 12/11/2008 17:05:00Chelsea have been talking up the Carling Cup tonight, with the traditional mantra about how The Blues, at least, take this competition seriously.

Luck, talent or management? Anelka!

Luck, talent or management? Anelka!Vitalfootball: Chelsea: 12/11/2008 16:15:00As we need a healthy debate here on the site, we have been way too agreeable on major issues lately, I would like to stir the pot a bit.

News in brief - Wed 12th Nov

First Published: Weds 12 Nov 2008 "It's nice to get things sorted out and now I can just concentrate on trying to stay in the team" A review of the news from around the grounds of each Barclays Premier League club. Robinson,...

England's Fabio Capello runs rule over Tottenham striker Darren Bent

At White Hart Lane on Wednesday night, Fabio Capello will settle down to scrutinise a player who, in the space of a season, has evolved from Tottenham misfit into England's hottest striker. In the frame: Darren Bent could be...

United's turn to grapple with Delap delivery

LONDON, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Champions Manchester United will be the latest team to try to cope with Stoke City's long-throw specialist Rory Delap when they host the Premier League newcomers on Saturday (1500 GMT).

Weekends Winners And Losers

Weekends Winners And LosersVitalfootball: Blackburn: 11/11/2008 17:54:00A 2-0 defeat in a swimming pool isn't my idea of a nice Sunday but it happened. Some excelled, others didn't, come inside and check it out...

Chelsea's Frank Lampard sends Manchester United title warning after Arsenal defeat

Frank Lampard has indulged in some mind games after warning Sir Alex Ferguson and Manchester United not to fall further behind Chelsea in the race for the Premier League title. The contrasting fortunes of the two great rivals...

Chelsea in a credit crunch

CHELSEA have told Phil Scolari: You will not get a penny to spend in the transfer window. The Blues’ boss planned to sign a big-name striker in January, after missing out on Robinho. But owner Roman Abramovich has called a halt...

Daz makes Harry's day

Darren Bent earned the praise of Harry Redknapp after shooting to the top of the goalscoring charts with his match-winning double at City.The striker made it five goals in a week with one in each half to secure maximum points...