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There is a saying in the refereeing world that a referee can only commit suicide but an assistant can commit murder. If they make mistakes it is the referee who carries the can. Assistants are seldom berated by managers and virtually immune from criticism in the media.  

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We’ve got the lowest debt in the Premier League, down to £4.5m   -Adam Pearson

 

With the notable exception of Benoit Assou-Ekotto, Tottenham's players punched the air and hugged one another as though that coveted fourth place was already theirs. For Eidur Gudjohnsen, simply scoring in the Barclays Premier League and enjoying his football again was enough cause for celebration. But even he admits he got it badly wrong last summer when he left Spain and moved to Monaco.

People say I’m back to my old self, but I feel I’ve always been the same way   -Eidur Gudjohnsen

 

The performance may have come from left-field, but Ashley Young produced a reminder in front of Fabio Capello that he can solve another problem for England. As the debate rages over who should step into David Beckham's boots at the World Cup, and with many right-wing candidates suffering from injury or a loss of form, Young took his chance. He gave Wolves right back Ronald Zubar a torrid afternoon and Villa boss Martin O'Neill said: 'I'd have no hesitation in recommending him for a role on the right.  

West Ham United co-owner David Gold admits his club are considering an ambitious approach to sign England midfielder David Beckham. Beckham is currently recovering from surgery on a ruptured Achilles tendon that will rule him out of the World Cup in South Africa, but the LA Galaxy star is still keen to prolong his playing career and Gold believes he may be interested in a move to West Ham. The 34-year-old was born not far from West Ham's Upton Park stadium in the east end of London and Gold ...  

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger played up his team's Premier League title credentials after a hard-fought win against West Ham sent them to the top of the league. The Gunners will slip back if either Manchester United or Chelsea win their games in hand but the long-serving manager hailed his young team's maturity after playing half of Saturday's 2-0 win with 10 men. "People don't realize how young we are," the Frenchman said.

We have improved on the maturity side. We played with class and spirit and kept our nerve in the important moments which will only strengthen our belief in future games   -Arsene Wenger

 

Manchester United beat Liverpool 2- 1 to move two points ahead at the top of the Premier League on Sunday as Chelsea were held to 1-1 draw at Blackburn. Fernando Torres headed Liverpool ahead at Old Trafford only for Wayne Rooney to equalize in the 12th minute. Pepe Reina saved a penalty, but Rooney put the rebound home for his 33rd goal of the season and Park Ji-sung headed a second-half winner from Darren Fletcher's cross.  

Manchester United beat Liverpool 2-1 to move two points ahead at the top of the Premier League on Sunday while Chelsea lost ground with a 1-1 draw at Blackburn. Fernando Torres headed Liverpool ahead at Old Trafford only for Wayne Rooney to equalize in the 12th minute. Although Pepe Reina saved his harshly awarded penalty, Rooney put the rebound home for his 33rd goal of the season and Park Ji-sung headed a second-half winner from Darren Fletcher's cross.

To come back and win is a great quality Manchester United have   -Alex Ferguson

 

West Ham United fans should note that tickets are selling fast for Kevin Mitchell's bid to land the interim WBO lightweight belt on a big night of boxing at the Boleyn. Supporters have been snapping up seats in their droves for the Saturday 15 May fight night since they went on sale last Friday. Mitchell - nicknamed The Hammer - will top the bill against Australian Michael Katsidis, with the packed programme featuring ten contests.