Carrow Road will be the venue for a clash between two of the newly promoted clubs, although you wouldn’t know it by looking at the league table. Both sides occupy mid-table positions, 9th and 10th, level on eight points.

Norwich will be pleased with their last performance, if not the result when they travelled to Old Trafford, eventually being defeated 2-0 by Manchester United, but they did worry the Premier League champions. Swansea meanwhile come into the game on the back of a 2-0 victory over Stoke City, and welcome back Leon Britton to the squad after injury, although he is
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Smalling eyes centre-back.

Chris Smalling has received rave reviews for his the impressive displays he has produced for at right back for both Manchester United and England this season, but the former Fulham defender is eager to ensure a return to his more familiar centre back position, as reported by Sky Sports.

Following on from having showcased his credentials as a right back for United during games against Spurs and Arsenal, Smalling was also deployed in this role by Fabio Capello whilst making his international debut for England in Friday night 3-0 win over Bu
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Fabregas on verge of Barcelona move.

According to reports from the Telegraph, Cesc Fabregas could be officially unveiled as a Barcelona player as early as tomorrow. Arsenal are yet to release a statement to confirm whether an agreement has been made with the Catalan club, though reports in Spain suggest a fee of £31 million has been accepted. The 24-year-old did not feature for Arsenal in pre-season because of injury and has been ruled out of Saturday’s clash with Newcastle along with team-mate Samir Nasri, whose move to Man City may be just as imminent. It has been a long time
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Nasri deal still on.

Mirror Football report Man City still believe they can snatch Samir Nasri after being rebuffed in their approach for Ajax’s wonderkid Christian Eriksen.

While they have also distanced themselves from reports of agreeing a £32m fee for Inter Milan’s Wesley Sneijder, it seems the Sky Blues also failed with a bid of £20m for Danish playmaker Eriksen.

Eriksen’s agent Martin Schoots said although City’s interest is flattering, it is not the right time for his client to move: “Christian was very flattered by the interest from City. But a
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Hammer blow.

In one of the more surprising results of the weekend, beleaguered West Ham defeated Liverpool 3-1 at Upton Park, aided by a strong attacking display.

Aside from a fifteen minute period in which Glen Johnson gave Liverpool hope with an 84th minute goal, Liverpool endured a return to earlier season form. Their misery was compounded with Carlton Cole’s injury time clincher.

Scott Parker gave the Hammers the lead in the 22nd minute and, to end a vibrant first-half display which made light of their Premier League woes, January signing Damba Ba
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Kayal and Brown want Hoops stay.

Celtic boss Neil Lennon says that both Beram Kayal and Scott Brown have indicated they want to remain at Celtic Park next season.

Israeli midfielder Kayal has been linked with a move to the Premiership after performing consistently well for the Hoops last term and captain Brown, nearing the end of his contract, is reportedly on Newcastle United’s radar.

However, Lennon revealed that both want to stay at the club and discussions will be held to secure them new deals: “We will be in talks with both of them,” he told STV.
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Hoops wanted Duberry.

The Daily Record reports that Michael Duberry´s new manager at Oxford United claims Celtic tried to sign him from St Johnstone in the January transfer window.

The 35-year-old left McDiarmid Park to sign a two-year deal with the League Two club, and boss Chris Wilder has revealed he snapped up the former Chelsea defender after a recommendation from Hoops Coach, Garry Parker.

Wilder said: “We don’t just sign players on a whim. We’ve done extensive homework on Michael. He’s mobile and he’s ambitious.

“I’ve got to say a t
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Adam denies Bale malice.

The Blackpool captain Charlie Adam has come out and insisted that there was no malice intended after injuring Gareth Bale on Saturday. The Spurs player was stretchered off after the incident and left the ground in a protective boot.

Speaking to Sky Sports Adam said: “I just saw the ball and tried to get it. It was never intentional. I never tried to hurt him because he’s a wonderful player and at the end of the day I’d rather see these players on the pitch.”

He also revealed that he had been straight into the dressing room aft
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Lennon targeted with parcel bomb.

According to the Press and Journal, Strathclyde police have launched an investigation after parcel bombs were sent to Celtic manager Neil Lennon, a lawyer and a politician.

A package addressed to Lennon was intercepted at a Royal Mail sorting office in Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire on March 26. Parcels for Trish Godman, who is stepping down as West Renfrewshire MSP, and one for Paul McBride, a lawyer who has represented Celtic and Lennon recently, were also intercepted.

The packages were originally thought to have
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Blues sign Piazon.

Sao Paulo has confirmed they have agreed a deal with Chelsea for starlet Lucas Piazon, Sky Sports report.

The 17-year-old will move to west London in January 2012, as this is the first transfer window after he turns 18, in a deal thought to be around £5.3m.

The Blues fought off stiff competition from Juventus to gain his signature and the midfielder had a medical at his new club last month and Sao Paulo vice-president, Carlos Augusto de Barros e Silva, confirmed the money from the deal would pay for the Luis Fabiano deal completed l
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