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LIVERPOOL, England (AP) -Everton captain Phil Neville has signed a new four-year contract that could tie him to the club until the end of his career.
The 31-year-old Neville, the younger brother of Manchester United captain Gary Neville, has been at Everton for three years since leaving United.
The former England international, who now plays in midfielder after spending much of his career at fullback, still had two years remaining on his previous agreement before signing his new deal.
"I'd like to think that I have immersed myself into the club culture," Neville said. "It's something I had to do after being at one club for about 16 years, but it was easy for me to do because from day one this club sucks you in.
"Loyalty is a big thing in my life and this is the only club that I want to play for. It's a great club and I want to finish my career here."
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BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) - Aston Villa will learn next week whether United States goalkeeper Brad Guzan can have the work permit he needs to play in the Premier League.
Villa agreed this month to sign the 23-year-old Guzan from Major League Soccer's Chivas USA, and a hearing to decide whether he can have a permit has been scheduled for Aug. 1.
"It should really have been yesterday but it was postponed for one reason or another," Villa manager Martin O'Neill said Friday.
The formality thwarted a deal in January, but Guzan has played more international football since then, improving his chances of joining the Birmingham club this time.
"We're hoping that having come so close in January we can get the work permit this time around," O'Neill said. "All told I think his position has improved, so fingers crossed that might help - but who knows?"
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MANCHESTER, England (AP) - Manchester City manager Mark Hughes wants to sign another goalkeeper before the start of the season.
