Newcastle´s Given sidelined for six weeks
Newcastle will be without first-choice goalkeeper Shay Given for most of what remains of the season following surgery to repair a groin injury.
Given, who has not played in almost a month, went under the knife in Germany for an operation carried out by the same hernia specialist who saved Michael Owen’s career.
In a statement, Newcastle said Given was expected to make a full recovery but would be out of action for six weeks.
The Ireland international has been been blighted by groin problems since a collision with then West Ham striker Marlon Harewood left him with a perforated bowel in September 2006.
Inter Milan facing injury issues!
Brief news ahead of Italian Serie A matches on Wednesday:
Serie A leader’s Inter Milan could be without striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic for the trip to Genoa after his knee problem returned. Luis Figo and Dejan Stankovic are also doubtful but left back Maxwell may be available after an ankle knock.
Marco Materazzi is suspended so Cristian Chivu, playing with an injured shoulder, may move from left back to central defence.
Other Italian (Serie A) injuries:
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Man United to offer Ben Foster a new long-term contract
Ben Foster will be rewarded with a new long-term contract at Manchester United - to fend off interest from Tottenham.
The England international made an impressive first-team debut for United in Saturday’s 1-0 win at Derby and Sir Alex Ferguson believes he has got the potential to be No.1 for club and country.
That has convinced Ferguson to give Foster, 24, a new long-term deal as his current contract expires in 2009.
Spurs sporting director Damien Comolli, currently looking for a new keeper to replace Paul Robinson who is set to leave in the summer, has earmarked Foster as a potential recruit.
Although they may have to look at Espanyol’s Carlos Kameni.
Owen keeps New Castle’s hopes high!
Birmingham vs New Castle United ended as a Draw (1-1). James McFadden and Michael Owen were the goal Scorers. The match was very important for both the teams as they are facing relegation issues. Kevin Keegan is happy with the results.
But Keegan is optimistic that, with Owen, Mark Viduka and Martins all finally fit, he will not have to wait too long for his side’s first win since his return to the manager’s chair at St James’ Park.
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English Premier League Records!
Titles
Most titles won: 9, Manchester United F.C. (1992-93, 1993-94, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1998-99, 1999-2000, 2000-01, 2002-03, 2006-07)
Most consecutive title wins: 3, Manchester United F.C. (1998-99, 1999-2000, 2000-01)
