Chelsea vs Fulham England Premier League Monday Dec 26 2011,14:00 CET Online Watch Free

Chelsea vs Fulham England Premier League Monday Dec 26 2011,14:00 CET Online Watch Free

Chelsea FC - Fulham
English Premier League, Round 18
Date: 26.December 2011 - 14:00 CET
Stadium: Stamford Bridge - London
Referee: Andre Marriner

Match Info:
On Monday, 26th December at 14:00 (CET), Chelsea FC will host Fulham FC at Stamford Bridge for Round 18 of the English Premier League. The west London derby should be a lively match on Boxing Day, with history indicating that home victory is likely in the cards.Chelsea are only just holding onto their fourth place position with Liverpool and Arsenal right at their heels. Last week's away draw against third place Tottenham Hotspur was a positive result, especially considering Branislav Ivanovic and John Obi Mikel both limped off due to injury. Adding to Villas-Boas' problems is the suspension of midfielder Ramires, who is ineligible for this week's match after receiving his fifth yellow card of the season. Frank Lampard, who sat out last week, is the logical replacement against Fulham.

Chelsea vs. Fulham live: streams, video highlights, statistics, results, match preview, news. Find out on what television channels broadcast the match. Shedules all sport TV channels. Acquired rights. Coverage. Availability.The Cottagers have few days to recover from the 5-0 thrashing at the hands of Manchester United last Wednesday and Martin Jol will be addressing issues in defense. David Stockdale has taken over for Mark Schwarzer in the goalkeeper position and will start his third match against Chelsea, hoping to avoid a repeat of last week. Fulham are 13th in the table and have a chance at jumping to the top half with a surprise victory over their local rivals. However, the Cottagers have won just once at Stamford Bridge (Last in 1964), and Jol should be satisfied if they manage even a draw.


Chelsea vs Fulham Probable line up:
Keeper: Cech
Defenders: Bosingwa, Luiz, Terry, Cole
Midfielders: Romeu, Meireles, Lampard, Mata
Forwards: Drogba, Sturridge
Manager: Andre Villas-Boas
Injured: Obi Mikel, Ivanovic, Essien
Booked: Ramires

Fulham:
Keeper: Stockdale
Defenders: Senderos, Bair, Hangeland, Riise
Midfielders: Ruiz, Etuhu, Murphy, Dempsey
Forwards: Zamora, Dembele
Manager: Martin Jol
Injured: Grygera, Schwarzer

West Brom's Steven Reid out for one month after surgery

West Brom's Steven Reid out for one month after surgery
Saturday, 24 December 2011

West Brom, midfielde,r Steven Reid, is ruled out, for a ,month following, a knee operation,

West Brom midfielder Steven Reid has been ruled out for one month following a knee operation.The 30-year-old required the surgery to "repair wear and tear" but it was not related to the ankle injury he suffered in Wednesday's 3-2 win at Newcastle.

A club statement confirmed: "He will be sidelined for around one month."He was forced off at Newcastle after twisting his left ankle and it is hoped that this injury will also heal during rehab from his left-knee operation."Reid has also played at right-back for the Baggies this season.Meanwhile, West Brom boss Roy Hodgson will assess the fitness of James Morrison and Youssouf Mulumbu ahead of the Boxing Day clash with Manchester City at The Hawthorns.....

LMA aims to 'change football's mindset' to keep sackings down

LMA aims to 'change football's mindset' to keep sackings down
Sunday, 25 December 2011

League, Managers' Association, chief executive, Richard Bevan, aims to change, football's, mindset, to keep ,down the number, of ,managerial sackings,

The League Managers' Association (LMA) want to "change football's mindset" to stop managers being dismissed after a run of poor results.Former Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is the only top-flight manager to have been sacked during this campaign.But LMA chief executive Richard Bevan told BBC Sport it is too soon to conclude that football management is becoming a safer profession.

"Time, sadly, is not a commodity afforded to managers," he said."Certainly it is understandable at times that chairmen have been spooked by results, empty seats or fans' pressure. But stability is imperative to deliver results."Instability at clubs can cause very real damage to the wider good of the game."Bevan says the LMA constantly highlights the importance of continuity so that football is seen as a sound business and managers are given confidence in an environment of realistic expectations.He added: "Simply dismissing a manager after a poor run is detrimental not only to the club but to the game itself."The LMA is working hard to change football's mindset, working on the recruitment process of managers and ensuring that the clubs and managers set realistic goals and aspirations.....

Arsenal may re-sign Thierry Henry, says Arsene Wenger

Arsenal may re-sign Thierry Henry, says Arsene Wenger
Saturday, 24 December 2011

Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, admits, considering re-signing, Thierry Henry, two-month, loan deal,

Arsene Wenger is considering re-signing Arsenal's record goalscorer Thierry Henry on a two-month loan deal.The French striker, 34, has been training with his old club since the end of the Major League Soccer season.He is not due back at New York Red Bulls until March - and the timing may tempt manager Wenger because strikers Gervinho and Marouane Chamakh will soon be at the Africa Cup of Nations."

Short term is ideal, but I haven't made any enquiry yet," Wenger said.Henry scored 226 goals in 370 games between 1999 and 2007.His time at the north London club coincided with one of the most successful periods in Arsenal's history, winning two league titles and three FA Cups before leaving for Barcelona.Henry's legendary status at Arsenal was recently recognised during the club's 125th anniversary celebrations when a statue of him was unveiled outside Emirates Stadium.Wenger said: "I have to think about [making an offer for Henry]."1 January is the vital date for us. We have seven days to make decisions and I will make a decision in the next seven days on players."The Africa Cup of Nations, which lasts a month, starts at the end of January....

We'd only buy top quality, says Man Utd boss Ferguson

We'd only buy top quality, says Man Utd boss Ferguson
Saturday, 24 December 2011

Manchester United, manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, insists he is not prepared, to buy, January, transfer window, unless a ,top player, becomes available,

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson insists he is not prepared to buy in the January transfer window unless a top player becomes available.Ferguson, 69, has seen his squad beset by injuries, with winger Ashley Young the latest casualty.But Ferguson said: "I am perfectly happy with the strength of our squad in terms of depth, quality and age range.

"I will not be swayed by endless tweets and blogs urging the club to get busy in the transfer market next month."Although Phil Jones is set to be fit for the Boxing Day clash with Wigan, Young (knee) is on an injury list that includes the likes of Nemanja Vidic, Anderson, Michael Owen and Tom Cleverley, while Darren Fletcher is also sidelined with a bowel condition.United have made forays into the January market before - most notably signing Louis Saha, Vidic and Patrice Evra - but Ferguson is confident his squad can cope.Writing in his programme notes for the Wigan game, Ferguson said: "As far as I am concerned I am marching perfectly in step, true to my beliefs and principles."While recruiting some of the world's leading players can lift you into contention for honours, it doesn't necessarily take you all the way, as I hope we will be able to demonstrate before the end of the season as other factors come into play.

Sir Alex Ferguson feels ban for Luis Suarez was right

Sir Alex Ferguson feels ban for Luis Suarez was right
Saturday, 24 December 2011

Manchester United, boss, Sir Alex Ferguson, believes, the Football, Association made, "the right decision", in banning ,Luis Suarez, for ,eight games, after he racially, abused, Patrice Evra,

Sir Alex Ferguson believes the Football Association made "the right decision" in banning Luis Suarez for eight games after he racially abused Patrice Evra.Forward Suarez was also handed a £40,000 fine after he used "insulting words in reference to Manchester United defender Evra's colour".Liverpool criticised the FA's verdict in a strongly worded statement.

But United boss Ferguson said: "We're satisfied they [the FA's independent commission] made the right decision."Liverpool claimed Evra should also face charges after he admitted insulting Suarez during the altercation at Anfield in October.Ferguson, speaking about Suarez's for the first time, added: "Our support of Patrice was obvious right from the word go and that's still the same."This wasn't about Manchester United and Liverpool. It was nothing to do with that. This was an individual situation where one person was racially abused."The Scot also referred to the way United reacted when Evra received a four-match suspension in 2008.That punishment was meted out after the Frenchman became embroiled in a post-match altercation with a Chelsea groundsman after United won a Premier League match at Stamford Bridge."Patrice got that suspension for the incident down at Chelsea when no one was there, just a groundsman and our fitness coach," said Ferguson.....