| Key Matchups: Euro 2012 Qualifiers The outstanding matchups in Euro 2012 qualifiers on Friday and Saturday, with home teams listed first. feeds.nytimes.com |
Manchester United's Wayne Rooney is 'vulgar and working class', says Federico Macheda Federico Macheda brands Man United teammate 'vulgar and working class' in interview with Italian newspaper. telegraph.co.uk |
Suspended FIFA Official Adamu Denies Wrongdoing BERNE (Reuters) - FIFA executive committee member Amos Adamu, suspended on suspicion of selling his vote in the contest to host the 2018 and 2022 World Cup finals, has denied wrongdoing and said investigations would show him to be a credible person. feeds.nytimes.com |
Squad sheets: West Ham United v Newcastle United West Ham United are unbeaten in four Premier League games, their best since run April 2009 vindicating Avram Grant's early season assertion that once winter arrived so would his team's form. Newcastle United side last won on 18 September, and come to east London with a troubled Andy Carroll, whose week has so far featured an assault charge and the torching of his £150,000 Range Rover. Matthew Upson could face a late fitness test on a neck injury while Newcastle could be shorthanded in defence. Jamie JacksonVenue Upton Park, tomorrow 5.30pm Tickets 0871 222 2700 Last season N/A Referee C FoyThis season's matches 6 Y18, R0, 3.00 cards per gameOdds West Ham 7-5 Newcastle 9-4 Draw 12-5West HamSubs from Stech, Gabbidon, Spector, Tomkins, Cole, Boa Morte, Da Costa, Behrami, Kovac, Faubert, McCarthyDoubtful Upson (neck), Da Costa (unknown)Injured Collison (knee, 6 Nov), Hines (knee, 6 Nov), Hitzlsperger (thigh, Feb)Suspended NoneForm guide DDWDLLDisciplinary record Y16 R0Leading scorers Noble, Parker, Piquionne 2NewcastleSubs from Soderberg, Kadar, R Taylor, Simpson, Smith, Routledge, Lovenkrands, Ranger, CarrollDoubtful NoneInjured S Campbell (thigh, 30 Oct), Best (ankle, 6 Nov), S Taylor (shoulder, 13 Nov), Harper (shoulder, Jan), Gosling (knee, Jan), Ben Arfa (leg, Apr)Suspended NoneForm guide DLLWLDDisciplinary record Y19 R0Leading scorer Carroll 4Match pointers• There have been four goals scored in each of the last five league matches between West Ham and Newcastle• West Ham have scored only one league goal from open play this season• Newcastle have conceded the fewest shots on target of any team this season, 23• West Ham have been saved by their own woodwork more than any other side this season, nine times• Newcastle have conceded an average of only 3.63 corners per game this season, compared to 7.38 per game for West HamWest Ham UnitedNewcastle Unitedguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds guardian.co.uk |
Wayne Rooney backtracks, will re-up with Manchester United Rooney reversed course and agreed to a five-year contract with United on Friday, keeping him at the Premier League club until June 2015. rssfeeds.usatoday.com |