August 23, 2004
Premiership round-up
Manchester United won their first match of the season with a 2-1 victory over Norwich City at Old Trafford.
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A diverse selection of news stories from around the world. Rumours, of the day, stories we couldn’t make up, quote of the day, stats of the day, Heroes and Villains…
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August 23, 2004
Vogts vows to stay on
Scotland manager Berti Vogts has launched a spirited defence of his record amid speculation that he is about to be relieved of his post.
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August 23, 2004
Parma linked with Maccarone
Parma are the latest Serie A club to be linked with Middlesbrough striker Massimo Maccarone.
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August 23, 2004
Nedved boost for Juventus
Juventus have been boosted by the return to fitness of Pavel Nedved for this week's Champions League qualifier with Djurgardens.
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August 23, 2004
Owen relishing Spanish challenge
Michael Owen says he is looking forward to a "nerve-racking" new challenge after leaving Liverpool to join Real Madrid.
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August 23, 2004
Lyon linked with Anelka
Lyon are the latest club to express an interest in signing Manchester City striker Nicolas Anelka.
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August 23, 2004
Palace keen on Kily Gonzales
Crystal Palace are planning a double swoop for two of Inter's South American players.
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August 23, 2004
Sturrock leaves Southampton
Southampton manager Paul Sturrock has left the club by mutual agreement.
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August 23, 2004
Everton set for Russian investment
Everton are expected to confirm later today that Anton Zingarevich, the 23-year-old son of a Russian billionaire has invested £20m into the cash-strapped club.
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August 23, 2004
Arsenal equal record
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger praised his players after watching The Gunners equal Nottingham Forest's 42-match unbeaten top-flight record. "Once again you saw our mental resources, we never lost our nerve," said Wenger in after watching…
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August 20, 2004
Wenger criticises Brazil
Wenger had given Edu a three-week holiday to allow him to recover from playing for Brazil in the Copa America tournament.
