Sheva Thanks Everyone

Andriy Shevchenko left Chelsea on Monday night with a final expression of gratitude towards Roman Abramovich for the "help and encouragement" that got him through his nightmare spell in west London.
The Ukrainian passed a medical at AC Milan's Milanello training complex on Monday to put the finishing touch to his return to the club.
"I would like to thank Chelsea Football Club - the fans, staff, players and management - for all the support you gave me during my time at the club," he told www.chelseafc.com. "I would also like to express my gratitude to Roman Abramovich for all his help and encouragement."
He added: "It was unfortunate I suffered a number of injuries during my time here but I always gave my all, whatever the circumstances.
"I really have enjoyed playing in England and have made many friendships that will stay with me forever. I will always look back with fond memories of my time at this really great club. Thank you."
The striker arrived in Italy late on Sunday night after Chelsea agreed terms with the Serie A side on a deal to take Shevchenko back to Milan - the club he represented for seven seasons between 1999 and 2006.
Shevchenko's delight to be back in Milan has been shared by Rossoneri playing staff and directors alike.
Ronaldinho, Clarence Seedorf and Kakha Kaladze have all spoken of their glee at the move, while star player Kaka revealed he was "extra happy that Sheva has returned".

City And Everton In For Shaun?

Manchester City and Everton could go head to head in a bid for out-of-favour Chelsea winger Shaun Wright-Phillips.
The England international has failed to become a regular under three different managers at Stamford Bridge and has now been told his first-team chances are limited under new boss Luiz Felipe Scolari.
Although he has always stressed he wants to stay with at the Bridge, at 26 he realises his chances of fulfilling his potential and forcing his way back into the England team may require him to move on.
In theory, a move back to City, where he made his name before his £21million transfer to The Blues, would be ideal.
However Wright-Phillips, a product of City's highly-rated academy system, is known to have reservations about rejoining them.
Former City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson failed to tempt Wright-Phillips back to Eastlands on loan last summer but now it seems Mark Hughes is ready to try again.
However, Everton are also interested, with David Moyes realising he needs to strengthen his squad if the Toffeemen are to stand a chance of matching last term's fifth-placed finish.
Everton can offer a guaranteed place in Europe, something City are unable to do at present given they will start the away leg of their UEFA Cup qualifier with FC Midtjylland one goal down on Thursday.
If City do progress, it could just swing the deal, which is rated as a better chance of going ahead than one for Craig Bellamy, which has also been rumoured.

Robinho Deal Close

Robinho's agent, Wagner Ribeiro, says he is on the verge of signing for Chelsea. Despite Real's hopes of retaining the player, Chelsea have been tracking the 24-year-old for the majority of the summer and it now seems that a deal is close to being agreed.
Speaking to the Daily Mirror, Ribeiro said: "The deal is about to be reached. Robinho's cycle in Spain has come to an end and he is looking forward to a new project."
Robinho will arrive in London later this week to discuss personal terms ahead of a speculated £28 million move.
The Premier League transfer deadline closes on Monday 1st September.

Wigan 0 Chelsea 1

Chelsea maintained their 100 percent start to the season when a stunning free-kick from new signing Deco was enough to give them a 1-0 Premier League win at Wigan Athletic on Sunday.
Deco, who also scored on his league debut in last week's 4-0 win over Portsmouth, struck with a beautifully executed free-kick in the fourth minute after Wigan's Lee Cattermole handled the ball just outside the penalty area.

The win took Chelsea, who were far from their best, to the top of the table with six points, the same as Liverpool who have also won their opening two games although Chelsea have a better goal difference.

Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari told Setanta Sports: “The result was far more important than the performance today. Wigan have a very good squad, good organization and are very athletic but my players fought hard and you must come to places like Wigan and win if you want to be involved in the title race.”