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| Plymouth Argyle 0 Newcastle United 0: match report Newcastle denied by the woodwork late on as Championship rivals are forced to do it all again. telegraph.co.uk |
Conte steps down as Atalanta coach Antonio Conte has resigned as Atalanta coach a day after a 2-0 loss to Napoli. cbc.ca |
Hull City sign Egyptian striker Amr Zaki on loan • Zaki joins Tigers until the end of the season• Hamstring injury may delay his debutHull City have completed the loan signing of Amr Zaki until the end of the season, subject to the Egypt striker receiving a work permit.Zaki, who scored 11 Premier League goals in a loan spell with Wigan Athletic last season, joins the Tigers from Egyptian side Zamalek. All those goals came in his first 18 appearances for the Latics but after Christmas his long absences on international duty and numerous fines for his frequent late returns to the DW Stadium seemed to derail his season and his then manager, Steve Bruce, described him as the most unprofessional player he had ever managed.A statement on Hull's website read: "We are pleased to confirm the loan signing of Amr Zaki from Zamalek FC."As is the case with all non-EU transfers, there are work permit and other red tape issues still to be confirmed, but we are expecting the player to return to England and join Hull City on Friday this week. The playing contracts are signed and confirmed, however the final details must be undertaken before the loan can commence."The forward has gone back to Cairo but is expected to return on Thursday. He is currently recovering from a hamstring injury which has made him very doubtful for Saturday's match against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday. City officials have said he is more likely to make his debut at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers on 30 January.Hull CityTransfer windowPremier Leagueguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds guardian.co.uk |
Stoke City v Arsenal Arsène Wenger started to sound a bit envious when he discussed Manchester United's elimination from the FA Cup. The Arsenal manager may fear the effects of a busy programme and he will know what to expect at the Britannia Stadium. The Stoke striker Ricardo Fuller confirmed it with his claim that the visitors cannot "deal with the aggressive play". Arsenal did lose 2-1 at Stokein the Premier League last season, but Wenger's team has improved since then. His main problem may be deciding how strong a line-up to send out in the Cup. Kevin McCarraVenue Britannia StadiumRef M AtkinsonOdds Stoke 16-5 Arsenal 4-5 Draw 9-4Head to head Stoke wins 21 Arsenal wins 47 Draws 21StokeSubs from Simonsen, Whelan, Fuller, Kitson, Pugh, Delap, Ab Faye, Collins, Am FayeDoubtful Delap, Am FayeInjured Beattie (knee)ArsenalSubs from Almunia, Gallas, Senderos, Vermaelen, TraorĂ©, Fábregas, Arshavin, MĂ©rida, EduardoDoubtful MĂ©rida, Campbell, SenderosInjured Bendtner (groin), Diaby (calf), Djourou (knee), Gibbs (foot), Nasri (hamstring), Ramsey (thigh), Sagna (shoulder), Van Persie (ankle)Unavailable Song, EbouĂ©Match pointers Stoke have lost all seven of their previous FA Cup meetings with Arsenal. The visitors have participated in the fourth round of the FA Cup in every season since 1996-97.FA CupStoke CityArsenalguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds guardian.co.uk |
Embargo lifted: Portsmouth free to sign players Portsmouth can sign players on loan or on free transfers during the January window after the Premier League lifted its embargo on the club Tuesday. cbc.ca |