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Pompey pledge to pay players

Author: Lynda Collins
Date: 02/10/2009
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Portsmouth have confirmed that they expect their players to be paid in the next couple of days, following a delay due to the recent takeover of the club.

The wages of the Pompey squad were not paid on Wednesday, but a club statement stated that payments will be made in the near future.

The statement read: "There was a delay in the transfer of funds, but the lawyers have received confirmation that this will happen today, which will enable the players to be paid within the next 24 to 48 hours. The players have all been informed of the situation."

Pompey are rock-bottom of the Premier League table after failing to win any of their seven opening games and are online betting favourites for the drop.

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Elsewhere, Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed that striker Michael Owen will be out for at least a fortnight after suffering a groin injury in the Champions League victory over Wolfsburg.

The 29-year-old lasted just 20 minutes of the 2-1 victory at Old Trafford, having been handed only his third start since joining the Red Devils in the summer.

Ferguson said after the win: "He thought he was fine to play, but on a wet surface, when he tried to turn quickly, it came back again.

"It is not a serious one and I am not worried because players do get them, but he will be out for two to three weeks."

Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti accepted that his side had been well below their best in an unconvincing 1-0 Champions League win over Apoel Nicosia in Cyprus.

A Nicolas Anelka goal was enough to secure three valuable points for the Blues, but Ancelotti admitted that his side will need to improve against Liverpool on Sunday.

Meanwhile, Arsene Wenger has become the longest-serving manager in the history of Arsenal football club.

The 59-year-old Frenchman has now been in charge of the Gunners for exactly 13 years, overtaking George Allison's previous landmark with the Premier League club.

Fernando Alonso is determined to try and add several more world championships to his CV when he joins Ferrari for the 2010 Formula One season.

The 28-year-old Spaniard, who was crowned champion in both 2005 and 2006, has agreed a three-year contract with Ferrari, having chosen to end his second spell with Renault.

Alonso said after sealing his dream move: "It will not be easy, but I would like to do the same as Michael Schumacher and win many championships with Ferrari."

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