Aug 20, 2011
Premier League Week-end Fixtures
Satrurday:
Sunderland VS Newcastle
Arsenal VS Liverpool
Swansea VS Wigan Athletic
Everton VS QPR
Aston Villa VS Blackburn
Chelsea VS West Brom
Sunday
Norwich City VS Stoke City
Wolverhampton VS Fulham
Bolton VS Manchester City
Monday
Manchester United VS Tottenham
Dani Guiza set for Getafe return
Dani Guiza is returning to former side Getafe from Turkey outfit Fenerbahce, the club have announced.
The 31-year-old striker, who was part of Spain's Euro 2008-winning squad, has spent the last three years with Fenerbahce after finishing as the Primera Division's leading scorer in the 2007/08 season with Mallorca, when he scored 27 goals.
Guiza played for Getafe between 2005-07, while he has also represented Xerez and Ciudad Murcia among other clubs in Spain.
Gunners confirm Joel Campbell signing
Arsenal have confirmed that exciting Costa Rican teenager Joel Campbell has completed a move to the club.
The London club have been tracking the 19-year-old for much of the summer.
It appeared at one stage as though they may miss out on his signature, with Serie A side Fiorentina entering the race.
They have, however, been able to reach an agreement with Deportivo Saprissa and are now ready to welcome the highly-rated striker to the Emirates.
The teenager will link up with the Gunners fresh from starring for his country at the recent Under-20 World Cup in Colombia.
While regarded as a star turn at that level, he is also a regular for the Costa Rican senior side and already has six caps to his name.
A statement on the club's official website read: "Everyone at Arsenal Football Club would like to welcome the young striker to the club and look forward to his contributions to the team."
Man City fail in winger Alessio Cerci bid
Italian side Fiorentina sporting director Pantaleo Corvino claims the club have rejected a bid from English giants Manchester City for Alessio Cerci.
City manager Roberto Mancini admitted last week that Cerci could be an option as he looks to bolster his squad for Champions League football this season, as well as a potential challenge for the Premier League title.
Cerci has emerged as a highly-rated forward, netting seven goals in 24 Serie A games for Fiorentina since joining from Roma last summer.
And Corvino claims the Viola have rejected a concrete approach for their 24-year-old star from the big-spending Blues.
"The only offer we have received is that of Manchester City for Cerci but the proposal didn't satisfy us," said Corvino.
"Cerci is an important player for us. He didn't ask to leave and we have no plans to sell off our players."
New Fulham deal for Damien Duff
Fulham winger Damien Duff has signed a one-year contract extension to keep him at Craven Cottage until summer 2013.
The 30-year-old Republic of Ireland international has become a impact player since joining the London club from Newcastle in August 2009, helping the Cottagers reach the 2010 Europa League final.
Duff penned his new deal on Friday and believes there will be many more good times ahead under new boss Martin Jol.
He told fulhamfc.com: "I've enjoyed every minute of my time at Fulham since joining two years ago and I'm delighted to be staying at the Cottage until at least 2013.
"This is a fantastic club with great supporters and it's a very exciting time to be part of the team.
"I feel in great condition and I'm hungry to achieve more success for this club.
"We've had some great moments together so far and I believe there's more to come from us in the Premier League and Europe this season under Martin Jol."
Duff began his senior career at Blackburn Rovers, winning the League Cup with Rovers in 2002 before moving to Chelsea the following year.
He won two Premier League titles and another League Cup during a three-year spell at Stamford Bridge before signing for Newcastle United, where he spent a less successful three years prior to his transfer to Fulham.
The Cottagers revealed news of Duff's new deal in a statement on their website, a day after he had helped Jol's side defeat Ukrainian side Dnipro 3-0 in the first leg of their Europa League play-off.
It read: "The club can confirm that Damien Duff has signed a one-year contract extension that will see Fulham's Republic of Ireland international remain at Craven Cottage until at least the summer of 2013.
"Duff joined Fulham in August 2009 from Newcastle United in a move that has revitalised his career after a frustrating spell on Tyneside.
"The winger regained his form and fitness to become an integral part of the team's success over the past two seasons, including Fulham's remarkable journey to the 2010 UEFA Europa League final.
"Regulars at the Cottage will testify that the signing of Duff has turned out to be an inspired piece of business by the club and both parties are delighted to confirm the news that the player will remain at the Cottage for at least the next two seasons."