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Hiddink ends Chelsea link Russia coach Guus Hiddink has finally ended speculation linking him with Chelsea after agreeing a new deal until 2010...

. Bendtner hints at exit Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner has admitted he may be forced to quit the Gunners in a bid to play more first-team football..

.. Owen ready for key role Michael Owen insists he is feeling great and is ready to play in both of England's Euro 2008 qualifiers should he be selected by coach Steve McClaren.

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Rafa refusing to panic Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has dismissed talk of a mini-crisis at Anfield, despite the Reds having won just two of their last seven games in all competitions...

. Davies seals Boro departure Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has wished defender Andrew Davies all the best after he left the club to join Southampton on a three-month loan deal..

.. Laursen plays waiting game Aston Villa central defender Martin Laursen is content to wait for talks over a new contract, having made a solid start to the new season at Villa Park.

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Pienaar targets Toffees stay On-loan Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar is hoping to impress enough with the Toffees to earn a permanent switch from Borussia Dortmund...

. Johnson rests knee injury Manchester City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson remains hopeful that midfielder Michael Johnson will not require surgery to cure a nagging groin injury..

.. Santa Cruz requires a rest Blackburn Rovers striker Roque Santa Cruz has confirmed that he has been struggling with a knee injury for several weeks.

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