Mar 25

FA awaits referee’s report on David Moyes and Roberto Mancini spat

• Manchester City and Everton managers sent off after fight
• Wenger was fined £10,000 for 2006 incident with Pardew

The Football Association is to open an investigation into last night’s touchline fight between Roberto Mancini and David Moyes, the managers of Manchester City and Everton, which resulted in both men being sent to the stands.

The incident has been compared to a confrontation between the Arsenal manager, Arsène Wenger, and Alan Pardew, then at West Ham, in 2006. On that occasion both were charged with improper conduct, and Wenger was fined £10,000. However, though the fourth official intervened in that incident the referee did not become involved.

The fact that both managers were shown the red card by Peter Walton means the FA is obliged to wait for the referee’s report before deciding what action they should take.

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Mar 14

Landon Donovan returns to US after loan spell at Everton ends

• LA Galaxy recall striker for 27 March season opener
• Attacker pays tribute to reception from Everton fans

Everton have confirmed that Landon Donovan’s loan spell has ended and that the US forward will return to Los Angeles Galaxy.

As late as Saturday evening, after the 2-2 draw at Birmingham, manager David Moyes was holding out hope they could hang on to the United States international. “We are still trying to do something,” he said. “You never know, who knows?”

However, Everton today posted a lengthy farewell interview with Donovan on their website, during which they confirmed the loan deal had ended.

“Landon Donovan has returned to LA Galaxy following his 10-week loan,” it confirmed. “Despite attempts to extend Donovan’s loan period, LA Galaxy have now recalled him to their squad ahead of the start of the MLS season on March 27.

“It is still unclear if the American league will kick off on time as the threat of a players’ strike looms following disagreements over the labour contract currently in place.”

Donovan paid tribute to the club’s fans. “I’m 28 years old now and I’ve played over 100 times for my country, I’ve also played a lot of league games in different parts of the world. But I’ve never met a fan base like this, either playing for them or as an away player. Forget about football for a moment, this is a life experience I’ll never forget.”

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Feb 09

Chelsea’s John Terry will be fit to play Everton, says Carlo Ancelotti

• Defender suffered dead leg against Arsenal
• Chelsea manager says next fixture is key

John Terry has recovered from the dead leg he suffered during Chelsea’s victory over Arsenal on Sunday and will be fit to lead his side against Everton tomorrow.

“He will play,” said Chelsea manager, Carlo Ancelotti. “He had a little problem in his leg but he recovered very well and he will play tomorrow.”

Arsène Wenger had suggested Chelsea were guilty of some unfair challenges on his players at the weekend but Ancelotti shrugged off the comments. “I think everyone can say everything about the game,” he added. “I think Ballack explained his position about it. I think Ballack said good things. We prepared for the game and did what we wanted to do on the pitch.

“I heard that Wenger said about our fouls in the game but we did the same [number] as Arsenal.”

Chelsea’s title rivals Manchester United play Aston Villa tomorrow and Ancelotti says the next round of matches could be crucial. “It could be a very important moment in the Premier League,” he said. “We have Everton, United play Aston Villa, it could be an important day, we need to win to stay top of the table.”

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