Rafael Benitez has insisted that Napoli will not be distracted by the upcoming Coppa Italia final during Saturday s clash at Inter.
Napoli visit San Siro knowing that victory will be enough to guarantee a place in next season s UEFA Champions League.
The clash comes just six days before the cup final with Fiorentina, in which Napoli will attempt to regain the title they won for a fourth time in 2012.
However, Benitez is focused solely on securing participation in Europe s premier club competition by getting the better of an Inter side coached by former Napoli boss Walter Mazzarri.
It s a very important game for both teams, Benitez said. We want to continue in Europe next season and we need to ensure third place in mathematical form leaving no room for doubt.
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Hull City s owners claim manager Steve Bruce has exceeded all expectations this season as the club prepare for their first FA Cup final.
With three games left, Hull are five points clear of the Premier League relegation zone and looking forward to another campaign in England s top flight.
The Yorkshire club, who finished second in the Championship last term to gain promotion to the Premier League, will play in their maiden FA Cup final next month against Arsenal, and will aim for their first major trophy.
Owners Assem and Ehab Allam have led the tributes to Bruce, who took over in June 2012.
Steve has done a great job, Ehab, the acting chief executive, told the Hull Daily Mail.
He has proved to be a very good manager this season. We brought him here because…
Midfielder Steven McGarry has signed a one-year contract extension with Perth Glory.
After joining the Glory in January 2010, McGarry became an important part of the side that reached the recent A-League Grand Final.
He said this recent on-field success helped him decide on penning a one-year deal.
I am delighted to sign a contract extension, McGarry said.
It s great to be involved in a club that had such a great end to the season.
The possible prospect of playing in the Asian Champions League is exciting and a big step forward for the club.
Having played with the likes of Motherwell and Ross County back home, the Scot is enjoying his new lifestyle.
My preference was always to stay with Perth Glory in a city that has made …
Wenger adamant Campbell will stay
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has poured cold water on speculation linking Costa Rican forward Joel Campbell with a January exit.
Quite a few top sides have shown interest in the talented footballer as he was mostly restricted to substitute appearances this season, and the 22-year-old was widely expected to leave in search of first team football.
However, it would appear as though Arsene Wenger believes Campbell still has a future at the Emirates and he has suggested that the Costa Rican is not for sale.
“Campbell will stay at the club,” the French coach told Arsenal s official website.
Despite impressing while on loan at Olympiakos last season, Campbell has only made three substitute appearances in the Premi…
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Looking to extend on their recent bounce when they turn their attention back to Conference League duties, Villarreal will make the trip to Anderlecht on Thursday evening.
Starting with the hosts, while Anderlecht might have eventually clawed their way past Ludogorets last month following a nail-biting penalties victory on home soil, they have struggled to find any kind of stability. Last seen over the weekend failing to pick up any momentum as they were hit with a toothless 1-0 loss away at Gent, Brian Riemer s men have failed to win any of their previous five straight matchups within 90 minutes. Tipped as an outside pick to extend on their Conference League adventure this month, the Purples have continued to show some recent…