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Reports from European events, international competitions and more. en-gb Harrow Observer http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/28/wenger-thrilled-with-gunners-116451-21623975/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:15:21 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/28/wenger-thrilled-with-gunners-116451-21623975/ Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal passed a "big mental test" with a comprehensive 4-0 (6-0 aggregate) demolition of Steve McClaren's FC Twente to secure a place in the draw for the Champions League group stage. http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/28/benitez-praises-amazing-dutch-ace-116451-21623919/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:15:14 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/28/benitez-praises-amazing-dutch-ace-116451-21623919/ Rafael Benitez hailed his European lucky charm Dirk Kuyt as Liverpool scrambled their way into the Champions League group stages on Wednesday night. http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/28/a-rod-powers-through-us-opener-116451-21623660/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:15:14 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/28/a-rod-powers-through-us-opener-116451-21623660/ World number eight Andy Roddick produced a serving masterclass to begin his quest for a second US Open title with a comfortable 6-2 6-2 6-2 straight-sets victory over Fabrice Santoro on Wednesday. http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/28/jankovic-and-kuznetsova-survive-scares-116451-21622781/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:45:17 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/28/jankovic-and-kuznetsova-survive-scares-116451-21622781/ Jelena Jankovic and Svetlana Kuznetsova both endured some tense moments before advancing to the third round at the US Open. http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/28/djokovic-through-despite-ankle-trouble-116451-21622839/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:45:17 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/28/djokovic-through-despite-ankle-trouble-116451-21622839/ Novak Djokovic overcame an ankle injury to defeat Frenchman Arnaud Clement 6-3 6-3 6-4 in the first round of the US Open on Wednesday. http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/28/groin-op-rules-out-gerrard-116451-21622730/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:15:13 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/28/groin-op-rules-out-gerrard-116451-21622730/ Steven Gerrard will miss both of England's forthcoming World Cup qualifiers after having an operation on Thursday on his troublesome groin problem. http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/27/murphy-snatches-victory-116451-21622584/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:15:18 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/27/murphy-snatches-victory-116451-21622584/ Danny Murphy scored an injury-time winner as Fulham avoided a second-round Carling Cup upset at the hands of Leicester on Wednesday night. http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/27/liverpool-pass-liege-test-116451-21622536/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:15:17 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/27/liverpool-pass-liege-test-116451-21622536/ Dirk Kuyt was Liverpool's Champions League hero again on a night of high tension against Standard Liege at Anfield. http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/27/gunners-cruise-past-twente-116451-21622462/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:45:18 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/27/gunners-cruise-past-twente-116451-21622462/ Arsenal brushed aside the challenge of Steve McClaren's FC Twente to secure a place in the lucrative group stages of the Champions League with a 4-0 victory at Emirates Stadium. http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/27/senderos-completes-milan-move-116451-21621896/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:45:15 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/27/senderos-completes-milan-move-116451-21621896/ Arsenal have confirmed defender Philippe Senderos has joined AC Milan on a season-long loan. http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/27/keothavong-stuns-italian-seed-116451-21621947/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:45:15 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/27/keothavong-stuns-italian-seed-116451-21621947/ British number one Anne Keothavong caused a major shock at the US Open as she knocked out number 25 seed Francesca Schiavone of Italy to reach the third round. http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/27/milner-request-alerts-villa-116451-21621798/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:45:14 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/27/milner-request-alerts-villa-116451-21621798/ Aston Villa are expected to step up their bid to sign Newcastle's want-away winger James Milner, who has handed in a transfer request. http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/27/hughes-keen-on-wright-phillips-116451-21621861/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:45:14 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/27/hughes-keen-on-wright-phillips-116451-21621861/ Mark Hughes has confirmed he wants Shaun Wright-Phillips to return to Manchester City and is "very hopeful" of landing the Chelsea winger. http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/27/agent-barry-will-stay-with-villa-116451-21621081/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:15:14 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/27/agent-barry-will-stay-with-villa-116451-21621081/ Gareth Barry's agent has stated the England midfielder will stay with Aston Villa rather than make a late move before the transfer window closes. http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/27/lee-to-leave-spurs-116451-21620569/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:15:29 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/27/lee-to-leave-spurs-116451-21620569/ Tottenham left-back Lee Young-Pyo is to join German side Borussia Dortmund. http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/27/ankle-surgery-sidelines-kranjcar-116451-21620227/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:45:13 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/27/ankle-surgery-sidelines-kranjcar-116451-21620227/ Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp is set to be without Niko Kranjcar for up to three months after the midfielder underwent an operation on ruptured ankle ligament. http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/27/new-ospreys-deal-for-bishop-116451-21617534/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:15:17 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/27/new-ospreys-deal-for-bishop-116451-21617534/ Ospreys centre Andrew Bishop has signed a new four-year contract with the Welsh region. http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/27/milner-hands-in-transfer-request-116451-21617488/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:15:15 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/27/milner-hands-in-transfer-request-116451-21617488/ Newcastle have confirmed that midfielder James Milner has handed in a transfer request. http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/27/sunderland-sign-ferdinand-116451-21617442/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:15:14 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/27/sunderland-sign-ferdinand-116451-21617442/ Sunderland have completed the signing of West Ham defender Anton Ferdinand. http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/27/rovers-confirm-signing-of-grella-116451-21616477/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:45:15 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/27/rovers-confirm-signing-of-grella-116451-21616477/ Australia international Vince Grella has joined Blackburn on a four-year contract, becoming manager Paul Ince's fifth signing.