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Hargreaves close to return

Author: Brandon Barker
Date: 26/09/2009
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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes that injury-jinxed midfielder Owen Hargreaves could be back in action within the next month.

The 28-year-old England international has not featured for 12 months due to tendinitis in both knees, but Hargreaves is now making good progress and has returned to training with the Red Devils.

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Hull City midfielder Geovanni has pledged his future to the club by signing a new two-year deal with the Tigers.

The 29-year-old Brazilian moved to the KC Stadium 15 months ago after being released by Manchester City and has scored ten goals in 44 appearances for the club.

Newcastle United have wrapped up the signing of Aston Villa striker Marlon Harewood on an initial three-month loan.

The 30-year-old has struggled for first-team opportunities at Villa Park and is excited about playing for the Championship promotion hopefuls.

The Football Association will take no action against Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano over his clash with Leeds United striker Jermaine Beckford.

The 25-year-old Argentina international caught Beckford on the back of the head with a swinging arm during the Reds' 1-0 win at Elland Road in the third round of the Carling Cup on Tuesday evening.

Match referee Alan Wiley did not see the incident at the time, but has since reviewed the clash and has decided that no further action needs to be taken.

Long-serving Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says that he has no immediate plans to retire, as he nears his 60th birthday.

Wenger is determined to try and follow the example set by Manchester United boss Ferguson and carry on for some years to come, with the Scot having initially said that he would quit in 2001 when he reached 60.

Stoke City have issued an official apology to Blackpool forward Jason Euell, who was racially abused by a fan during the midweek Carling Cup tie at the Britannia Stadium.

A Potters fan was ejected from the ground for his comments and could face criminal proceedings.

China international Zheng Zhi has finally completed his move to Celtic, the online favourites to win the Scottish League title this season, having been granted a work permit to link up with the Bhoys.

The 29-year-old, who can play in defence or midfield, is unlikely to feature against St Mirren this weekend, but is not far away from full match fitness.

Sussex's director of cricket Mark Robinson has accepted that his side got what they deserved by suffering relegation to the second division of the County Championship.

A devastating loss to Yorkshire last week put the Sharks in deep peril and they were unable to recover fully in their final match of the season against Nottinghamshire.

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