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US
Beckham open to England (Nov 29, 2012 15:28 GMT)
David Beckham says he is mulling over "some quite exciting options" as he seeks the final challenge of his career.

Earthquakes' Wondolowski named MLS MVP (Nov 29, 2012 15:01 GMT)
San Jose Earthquakes striker Chris Wondolowski has won the MVP award in Major League Soccer.

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Hope Solo addresses the controversy surrounding her recent marriage to Jerramy Stevens.

San Jose's Yallop gets coach of year honors (Nov 27, 2012 19:30 GMT)
Frank Yallop of the San Jose Earthquakes has been honored as Major League Soccer's coach of the year, and the Seattle Sounders' Eddie Johnson is comeback player of the year.

Sporting KC's Besler voted Defender of Year (Nov 20, 2012 18:58 GMT)
Sporting Kansas City's Matt Besler has been voted Major League Soccer's Defender of the Year.

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David Bechham says he has no plans to play in Australia.

Chivas USA eyes LA venue, close Mexico ties (Nov 14, 2012 20:10 GMT)
Chivas USA owner Jorge Vergara said he has no plans to move the Major League Soccer club from Los Angeles, despite multiple offers from other cities.

FC Dallas CEO faces charges of assaulting wife (Nov 14, 2012 18:05 GMT)
The CEO of Dallas' professional soccer team is facing charges he beat and choked his wife at a New York City hotel.

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D.C. United wins to advance to Eastern Conference finals.

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D.C. United wins to advance to Eastern Conference finals.

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Galaxy tops Earthquakes, 3-1.

Chicago Fire re-sign German defender Friedrich (Nov 7, 2012 19:34 GMT)
The Chicago Fire have re-signed German defender Arne Friedrich.

Ronaldinho blames ref for Atletico Mineiro draw (Nov 1, 2012 18:12 GMT)


MLS
Chivas USA fires Fraser after last-place finish (Nov 10, 2012 05:18 GMT)
Chivas USA fired coach Robin Fraser on Friday and also cut ties with assistant coach Greg Vanney, technical director and head scout Simon Elliott and trainer Brian Lee.

Red Bulls cut ties with Backe after playoffs loss (Nov 9, 2012 23:57 GMT)
Nick DeLeon scored in the 88th minute to give D.C. United a 1-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Thursday night in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

MLS suspends DC United's Najar for East finals (Nov 9, 2012 08:00 GMT)
D.C. United will be without Andy Najar for the Eastern Conference final after Major League Soccer suspended the defender for two games.

DC United ends Red Bulls' season (Nov 8, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Nick DeLeon scored in the 88th minute to give D.C. United a 1-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Thursday night in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Red Bulls-DC United postponed 1 day for snow (Nov 8, 2012 02:34 GMT)
The second leg of the Eastern Conference semifinals between D.C. United and the New York Red Bulls was postponed by snow Wednesday night.

Red Bulls, United tie 1-1 in semifinal opener (Nov 4, 2012 03:41 GMT)
D.C. United and the New York Red Bulls each had a second-half own goal and finished in a 1-1 draw in the opener of their Eastern Conference semifinals on Saturday.


UEFA Europa League
French police warn Newcastle fans ahead of Bordeaux (Nov 30, 2012 14:25 GMT)
French Police have warned Newcastle fans that they will monitor them closely ahead of their visit to Bordeaux next week.

Roma fans behind Spurs attack get five-year ban (Nov 29, 2012 14:32 GMT)
The two men arrested for their involvement in the attack on a group of Tottenham fans in Rome last week have been handed five-year bans from all football grounds in Italy.

UEFA could scrap Europa League in 2014 (Nov 28, 2012 15:41 GMT)
UEFA president Michel Platini says the soccer body could consider scrapping the Europa League and expanding the more popular Champions League.

Athletic Bilbao's Bielsa calm over Israel trip (Nov 28, 2012 12:32 GMT)
Athletic Bilbao boss Marcelo Bielsa has said he has no concerns about travelling to Israel for Wednesday night's rearranged Europa League game against Hapoel Kiryat Shmona.

Hapoel-Athletic Europa League match rescheduled (Nov 23, 2012 16:15 GMT)
The Europa League match between Hapoel Kiryat Shmona and Athletic Bilbao, which was postponed this week due to security concerns in Israel, has been rescheduled for next Wednesday, UEFA have announced.

FA to contact UEFA over Lazio chanting (Nov 23, 2012 11:12 GMT)
The Football Association is to report alleged incidents of anti-Semitic chanting by Lazio fans directed at Tottenham Hotspur to UEFA.

Roma fans arrested over Spurs attack (Nov 23, 2012 10:12 GMT)
There have been further developments in the attack on Tottenham fans in Rome as the only two hooligans to have been arrested were revealed to be supporters of Roma rather than Lazio.

Stramaccioni defends Europa selections (Nov 23, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Andrea Stramaccioni has defended his decision to field a youthful side in Inter Milan's 3-0 Europa League loss to Rubin Kazan on Thursday.

Andre Villas-Boas wants quick action from UEFA (Nov 22, 2012 22:10 GMT)
Andre Villas-Boas has urged UEFA to take action against Lazio if their fans are found guilty of anti-Semitic chanting at Tottenham Hotspur during Thursday's Europa League draw at the Stadio Olimpico.

Europa Lge: Swiss stun Reds, Lloris denies Lazio (Nov 22, 2012 20:55 GMT)
Two cracking goals from Raul Bobadilla and Elsad Zverotic saw the Swiss side Young Boys draw the Europa League game with Liverpool 2-2 after goals from Jonjo Shelvey and Joe Cole.

Stramaccioni gives Inter kids Europa chance (Nov 22, 2012 08:21 GMT)
Andrea Stramaccioni will field a vastly inexperienced side when Inter face Rubin Kazan in the Europa League on Thursday in a match he declared to be "an important moment" for a number of young players.

Tel Aviv tie off due to security fears (Nov 21, 2012 14:56 GMT)
Thursday's Europa League Group game between Athletic Bilbao and Israeli club Hapoel Kiryat Shmona has been postponed for security reasons.

Bielsa: Fans had right to whistle substitutions (Nov 9, 2012 10:24 GMT)
Athletic Bilbao coach Marcelo Bielsa has said the club's fans were within their rights to whistle his decisions after Thursday night's 3-2 home defeat to Olympique Lyon left last season's Europa League finalists on the brink of a group stage exit.

Defoe delighted with milestone (Nov 8, 2012 23:23 GMT)
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew predicted big things for Sammy Ameobi after he combined with brother Shola to spark a Europa League fightback against Maribor.

Pardew full of praise for Sammy Ameobi (Nov 8, 2012 22:41 GMT)
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew predicted big things for Sammy Ameobi after he combined with brother Shola to spark a Europa League fightback against Maribor.

Rodgers defends selection policy against Anzhi (Nov 8, 2012 22:16 GMT)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insisted it was disrespectful to suggest his selection policy was wrong as the Reds went down 1-0 to Anzhi Makhachkala in the Europa League in Moscow.

Europa: Reds fall to Anzhi, Cavani inspires Napoli (Nov 8, 2012 21:18 GMT)
Liverpool conceded top spot in Group A to Europa League opponents Anzhi Makhachkala after defeat in Moscow.

Newcastle's Pardew wary of Brugge threat (Nov 7, 2012 14:23 GMT)
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has warned his players not to underestimate Club Brugge - despite the club's current off-field issues.

Rodgers to ring the changes (Nov 7, 2012 11:37 GMT)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is set to leave Steven Gerrard and Luis Suarez out of Thursday's Europa League trip to face Anzhi Makhachkala.

Bielsa: Athletic Bilbao better than ever (Nov 7, 2012 09:41 GMT)
Athletic Bilbao can be a better team this season than last despite the departure of Javi Martinez and Fernando Llorente's recent limited game time, coach Marcelo Bielsa has said.


UEFA Champions League
Arsenal want Champions League clause (Nov 30, 2012 08:27 GMT)
Arsenal will encourage new signings to agree a contract clause which allows for their pay to be reduced should the club fail to qualify for the Champions League.

Platt handed two-game European ban (Nov 28, 2012 16:43 GMT)
Manchester City first team coach David Platt has been handed a two-match ban by UEFA after being sent to the stands during the Champions League game against Real Madrid.

Platini plans changes to Champions League format (Nov 28, 2012 13:28 GMT)
UEFA is considering expanding the Champions League to 64 teams and scrapping the Europa League, president Michel Platini has confirmed.

Shakhtar striker Adriano banned for Juve game (Nov 27, 2012 20:11 GMT)
Luiz Adriano will miss Shakhtar Donetsk's final Champions League group game after being given a one-game ban for his goal against Nordsjaelland.

UEFA hands Shakhtar's Adriano 1-match ban (Nov 27, 2012 19:03 GMT)
UEFA has suspended Shakhtar Donetsk forward Luiz Adriano for one Champions League match for unsportsmanlike play against Nordsjaelland.

Ten reasons why Man City are out (Nov 22, 2012 13:05 GMT)
Richard Jolly examines why Man City have been dumped out in the group stage of the Champions League.

Huntelaar linked with Arsenal (Nov 22, 2012 11:28 GMT)
Schalke's Netherlands international striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has been linked with a move to Arsenal.

Gotze shines as Borussia Dortmund triumph (Nov 22, 2012 09:44 GMT)
A stunning display by Borussia Dortmund star Mario Gotze helped his side secure qualification for the Champions League knockout stages with a thumping 4-1 win at Ajax.

Ancelotti delighted with two-goal Lavezzi (Nov 22, 2012 09:27 GMT)
Paris St Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti praised striker Ezequiel Lavezzi after he scored twice at Dynamo Kiev to seal the club's place in the knockout stages of the Champions League.

Mexes: Overhead kick was 'a bit lucky' (Nov 22, 2012 08:49 GMT)
Philippe Mexes says his incredible goal on Wednesday night "was a bit lucky" but Adriano Galliani claimed Lionel Messi would "have been made a saint" had the Barcelona star scored it.

Wilshere demands more from Arsenal (Nov 22, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Jack Wilshere has urged Arsenal to push for top spot in their Champions League group after defeating Montpellier 2-0 on Wednesday.

Champions League group stage permutations (Nov 22, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Dale Johnson weighs up the qualification picture with two rounds of Champions League fixtures to be played.

Fluid Gunners provide ode to consistency (Nov 21, 2012 23:37 GMT)
Miguel Delaney on how a fluid Arsenal made the last 16 of the Champions League.

Mancini left to rue missed opportunity (Nov 21, 2012 23:35 GMT)
Richard Jolly was at the Etihad as Man City matched Real Madrid but tumbled out of the Champions League.

Mancini: I don't fear sack from City (Nov 21, 2012 22:37 GMT)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini said he was not worried about the possibility of being sacked after watching his multi-million pound team crash out of the Champions League.

UEFA charge Adriano over Nordsjaelland goal (Nov 21, 2012 18:54 GMT)
Shakhtar Donetsk striker Luiz Adriano is to face disciplinary proceedings after UEFA confirmed an investigation is underway relating to his controversial Champions League goal against Nordsjaelland on Tuesday night.

In-form Dortmund target victory at Ajax (Nov 21, 2012 13:28 GMT)
Champions League Group D leaders Borussia Dortmund will not play for the draw they need away to Ajax to take them through to the knockout stages, chief executive Aki Watzke has said.

Pepe: Real must extend Ronaldo deal (Nov 21, 2012 12:26 GMT)
Real Madrid centre-half Pepe has cast further doubt on Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Real Madrid, saying the club must "make a decision" over whether they will improve and extend the attacker's contract.

Bayern president Rummenigge: Let's hit the gas (Nov 21, 2012 10:59 GMT)
Bayern Munich president Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has urged his team to click back into gear despite watching them reach the knockout stages of the Champions League with a 1-1 draw at Valencia.

Messi keeps it low-key as records tumble (Nov 21, 2012 10:46 GMT)
Despite scoring two goals to take him to 80 in a calendar year, Lionel Messi said the most important thing was reaching the knockout stages of the Champions League after Barclona's 3-0 win at Spartak Moscow.

Phil Jones relishes United comeback (Nov 21, 2012 10:17 GMT)
Phil Jones relished his comeback after almost six months on the sidelines, even though it ended in defeat as Manchester United lost 1-0 to Galatasaray.

Schalke eye quick Champions League qualification (Nov 21, 2012 09:51 GMT)
Ahead of Schalke's Champions League Group B match against Olympiakos on Wednesday, boss Huub Stevens is targeting qualification for the tournament's knockout stages with one match to spare.

Allegri coy on Milan's qualification hopes (Nov 21, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Massimiliano Allegri is keeping his side grounded ahead of AC Milan's Champions League trip to Anderlecht on Wednesday.

Shakhtar striker condemned for controversial goal (Nov 21, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Luiz Adriano has been criticised following his controversial goal in Shakhtar Donetsk's 5-2 win over FC Nordsjaelland on Tuesday.

Di Matteo shoulders blame for Chelsea defeat (Nov 21, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Roberto Di Matteo has accepted the blame for Chelsea's 3-0 loss to Juventus on Tuesday which could see the Blues become the first Champions League holders not to p

Jolly: Return of Ronaldo (Nov 21, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Richard Jolly previews Cristiano Ronaldo's return to Manchester with Real Madrid.

UCL: City bow out, Arsenal progress (Nov 20, 2012 21:57 GMT)
Manchester City's Champions League adventure is over after they failed to beat Real Madrid on Wednesday, but Arsenal can look forward to the last-16 draw after they qualified with victory over Montpellier.

Mourinho: City have failed again in Europe (Nov 20, 2012 20:54 GMT)
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has turned up the pressure on Manchester City counterpart Roberto Mancini, by questioning how the wealthy club can be set to go out of the Champions League at the group stages for the second consecutive season.

UCL: Chelsea face early exit (Nov 20, 2012 19:25 GMT)
Chelsea's Champions League fate is out of their own hands after crashing to a 3-0 defeat at Juventus. Elsewhere, Shakhtar Donetsk, Bayern Munich, Valencia and Barcelona all join Manchester United in the next round.

UCL: Messi scores twice as Barcelona advances (Nov 20, 2012 19:22 GMT)
Lionel Messi moved to within five goals of Gerd Muller's scoring record as Barcelona qualified for the knockout stages of the Champions League with 3-0 victory over Spartak Moscow Tuesday.

Wenger always believed in striker Giroud (Nov 20, 2012 14:42 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has insisted he never doubted summer signing Olivier Giroud would make his mark in the Premier League and has backed the striker to continue his improved form against his former club Montpellier in the Champions League o

Arsenal's Walcott misses Montpellier match (Nov 20, 2012 13:41 GMT)
Arsenal winger Theo Walcott will miss the Champions League home game against Montpellier on Wednesday because of a shoulder problem.

Tevez: Messi world's best (Nov 20, 2012 12:42 GMT)
Carlos Tevez is in the rare position of having been a team-mate of both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo - and he says his fellow Argentine Messi is the best player in the world.

Khedira wants to fight fire with fire at Man City (Nov 20, 2012 12:39 GMT)
Sami Khedira has said Real Madrid can win at Manchester City if they impose their own attacking strengths, although the midfielder is wary of the home side's own firepower.

Mancini: Balotelli can be one of world's greats (Nov 20, 2012 12:30 GMT)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has told Mario Balotelli that he could be as good as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo if he works harder and lives his life properly.

Cesc: Spain midfield stars can all flourish at Barca (Nov 20, 2012 11:29 GMT)
Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas has said he sees no problem for Tito Vilanova in fitting all the club's Spain international midfielders into the same starting XI.

Giroud relishing Montpellier reunion (Nov 20, 2012 09:52 GMT)
Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud is looking forward to being reunited with his old Montpellier colleagues when they visit the Emirates in the Champions League this week.

Lennon wants no Celtic regrets in Lisbon (Nov 20, 2012 08:23 GMT)
Celtic manager Neil Lennon has urged his players against ruing a "wasted opportunity" as they head to Benfica on Tuesday night looking to book their place in the knockout phase of the Champions League.

United to rely on youngsters in Turkey (Nov 19, 2012 21:19 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson is relishing Manchester United's return to Turkey where they will face Galatasaray in the Champions League.

Di Matteo shrugs off speculation about his future (Nov 19, 2012 19:13 GMT)
Roberto Di Matteo has played down concerns over his future as Chelsea boss and attempted to return the focus to the crucial Champions League meeting with Juventus.

Barcelona bid to bounce back in Moscow (Nov 19, 2012 16:27 GMT)
Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova has said his team want to bounce back from their 2-1 Champions League defeat at Celtic and guarantee progression from the group stages at Spartak Moscow.

United rest big guns for Galatasaray trip (Nov 19, 2012 14:09 GMT)
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson could give some of his younger players a chance when they take on Galatasaray in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Mancini calls for 'perfect performance' against Real (Nov 19, 2012 09:31 GMT)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini believes the club will have to give a "perfect performance" against Real Madrid to keep their faint hopes of qualification for the Champions League's knockout stages alive.

Rooney could return for Galatasaray trip (Nov 18, 2012 11:19 GMT)
Wayne Rooney could be in contention to return to the Manchester United team for Tuesday's Champions League clash against Galatasaray.

Platini tips Juventus to cause UCL upset (Nov 14, 2012 12:50 GMT)
UEFA president Michel Platini believes Juventus, his former club, could provide an upset in this season's Champions League.

Buffon: Money won't guarantee success for PSG (Nov 13, 2012 10:50 GMT)
Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has said Paris Saint-Germain will need more than money to be considered among the European elite but praised the French club for having the courage to field talented young players.

Celtic rewarded for Barcelona break down (Nov 8, 2012 23:13 GMT)
Neil Lennon has praised his clinical Celtic side for their momentous 2-1 Champions League win over Barcelona on Wednesday, insisting they were rewarded for taking the game to the Spanish giants.

Toure blames ref for draw (Nov 8, 2012 11:34 GMT)
Yaya Toure has blamed referee Peter Rasmussen for Manchester City's 2-2 draw with Ajax on Tuesday.

Barcelona stars praise Celtic atmosphere (Nov 8, 2012 10:41 GMT)
Barcelona's Tito Vilanova and Xavi Hernandez were full of praise for the atmosphere inside Celtic Park after the Catalans were defeated 2-1 in Wednesday evening's Champions League Group G clash.

Smalling relieved to make comeback (Nov 8, 2012 10:32 GMT)
Chris Smalling savoured his return to first-team football in Manchester United's 3-1 win over Braga after six months of frustration on the sidelines.

Heynckes hails 'wonderful' Bayern Munich (Nov 8, 2012 09:13 GMT)
Bayern Munich manager Jupp Heynckes was "thoroughly satisfied" with the attacking display of his side as they cruised to a 6-1 Champions League win over Lille on Wednesday night.

Messi rues missed chances in Barca loss (Nov 8, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Lionel Messi blamed Barcelona's shock 2-1 Champions League defeat to Celtic on poor finishing as the Spanish giants stumbled to their first group-stage loss in three years.

Fergie aiming to trump Liverpool's UCL mark (Nov 8, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has vowed to eclipse Liverpool's record of five European Cup wins, setting his sights on a final, defining landmark in his record-breaking era at Manchester United.

Man Utd maintain perfect European record (Nov 8, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Manchester United have avenged their early exit from last season's Champions League, with Wednesday's 3-1 win over Braga securing their qualification to the knockout stages.

Moses leads Chelsea to undeserved relief (Nov 7, 2012 23:31 GMT)
John Brewin watched Chelsea snatch the Champions League points against an unlucky Shakhtar Donetsk.

Wenger pleased with Gunners improvement (Nov 7, 2012 23:31 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he was pleased with his side's improvement in their 2-2 draw with Schalke on Tuesday, compared with the disappointing effort shown in their defeat to Manchester United at the weekend.

Di Matteo: Chelsea deserved to beat Shakhtar (Nov 7, 2012 23:25 GMT)
Roberto Di Matteo admitted Chelsea had enjoyed a slice of luck as a last-gasp goal from substitute Victor Moses gave the Champions League holders a dramatic 3-2 win over Shakhtar Donetsk at Stamford Bridge

Alessio: Chelsea clash vital for Juventus (Nov 7, 2012 23:09 GMT)
Juventus assistant manager Angelo Alessio says the Bianconeri "absolutely have to beat Chelsea" to progress to the Champions League knockout stage, while defender Leo Bonucci said Wednesday's win over Nordsjaelland was inspired by Serie A defe

Ibra: I can play anywhere (Nov 7, 2012 18:00 GMT)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has said he can play "in all 11 positions" after making all four goals in the Champions League rout of Dinamo Zagreb on Tuesday.

Braga boss Peseiro hopes United stand by Nani (Nov 7, 2012 13:29 GMT)
Braga manager Jose Peseiro is hopeful that Nani still has a future at Manchester United amid uncertainty over the Portugal international's Old Trafford future.

Stevens joy at Schalke grit against Arsenal (Nov 7, 2012 12:26 GMT)
Schalke boss Huub Stevens was proud of the spirit demonstrated by his players as they fought back from two goals down against Arsenal to clinch a vital point.

Klopp: Dortmund won head-to-head with Real (Nov 7, 2012 10:52 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund were left disappointed but proud after Mesut Ozil's 89th minute free-kick ended their hopes of becoming only the second German team to beat Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.

Mancini escapes UEFA action after ref rant (Nov 7, 2012 10:34 GMT)
Roberto Mancini will escape disciplinary action from UEFA for his post-match altercation with referee Peter Rasmussen after Manchester City's 2-2 draw with Ajax.

Hoeness urges Bayern to wipe away Lille (Nov 7, 2012 10:21 GMT)
Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich have been told to "wipe away" French side Lille on Wednesday night to avoid risking an early exit from the Champions League.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic lauded for provider role (Nov 7, 2012 08:40 GMT)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic was on the receiving end of numerous plaudits after he assisted all of Paris Saint-Germain's four goals in their Champions League victory over Dinamo Zagreb on Tuesday night.

Mourinho laments disallowed goal (Nov 7, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Jose Mourinho believes a refereeing blunder proved costly in Real Madrid's Champions League draw with Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday.

More Allardyce than Ajax as City toil (Nov 6, 2012 23:47 GMT)
Richard Jolly watched Man City lurch to the brink of a Champions League exit by drawing with Ajax.

Frustrated Mancini rages at referee (Nov 6, 2012 23:23 GMT)
Roberto Mancini raged at referee Peter Rasmussen after Manchester City had a goal ruled out for offside and were denied a late penalty as their Champions League dream all but died with a 2-2 home draw against Ajax.

UCL: Celtic stun Barca, Chelsea leave it late (Nov 6, 2012 22:28 GMT)
Parkhead witnessed one of its greatest nights as goals from Victor Wanyama and substitute Tony Watt gave Celtic a momentous Champions League victory over Barcelona.

UCL: City cling to Champions League dream (Nov 6, 2012 21:55 GMT)
Manchester City were all but eliminated from the Champions League despite producing a stirring fightback against Ajax to draw 2-2.

Chelsea defender Cole out of Shakhtar clash (Nov 6, 2012 18:49 GMT)
Ashley Cole has been ruled out of Chelsea's Champions League clash with Shakhtar Donetsk due to a hamstring injury.

Valencia's Pellegrino wary of BATE test (Nov 6, 2012 17:08 GMT)
Valencia coach Mauricio Pellegrino says a victory at home to direct rivals BATE Borisov in Wednesday's Champions League Group F would be a big step towards the last 16.

Babel: Too many egos at Manchester City (Nov 6, 2012 17:06 GMT)
Ajax winger Ryan Babel believes Manchester City lack team spirit due to the number of egos in the squad.

Lennon: We can clip Barcelona's wings (Nov 6, 2012 15:48 GMT)
Celtic manager Neil Lennon has said frustrating Barcelona in wide positions is the key to diluting their attacking potency.

Ozil confident Real Madrid will beat Dortmund (Nov 6, 2012 12:34 GMT)
Real Madrid playmaker Mesut Ozil says that home advantage will help his team overcome Borussia Dortmund and return to the top of Champions League Group D after Tuesday night's clash at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.

Schalke boss ready to ring the changes (Nov 6, 2012 12:11 GMT)
Schalke coach Huub Stevens will make changes to his starting line-up as his side continue their attempt to qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League.

PSG and Zagreb fans clash in Paris (Nov 6, 2012 11:58 GMT)
Fans of Paris Saint-Germain and Champions League opponents Dinamo Zagreb have clashed in the French capital, with police arresting 24 people after late-night disturbances.

Malaga in confident mood ahead of Milan trip (Nov 6, 2012 11:42 GMT)
Malaga are confident of continuing their dreamlike debut Champions League season with a win over AC Milan at San Siro on Tuesday evening to seal a place in the second round.

Brassell: No more Mr Nice Guy (Nov 6, 2012 10:23 GMT)
Andy Brassell on the changing face of Braga ahead of their Champions League clash with Man Utd.

Barry: City 'found out' in Champions League (Nov 5, 2012 21:54 GMT)
Gareth Barry has admitted that Manchester City have not played to their potential in the Champions League and said the English champions have been "found out" by Europe's finest.

Wenger: Players lacking confidence (Nov 5, 2012 21:45 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits his side have suffered a collapse in confidence after their latest defeat against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Mata: Shakhtar clash like a final (Nov 5, 2012 16:41 GMT)
Juan Mata has fired a warning to his Chelsea team-mates that they must treat Wednesday's Champions League meeting with Shakhtar Donetsk like a final.

Demichelis not playing for draw in Milan (Nov 5, 2012 15:58 GMT)
Malaga defender Martin Demichelis says his side will go out to win in Tuesday's Champions League group tie at AC Milan, and claims it hurts that some fans think they did not show the same commitment in the 2-1 home La Liga defeat to Rayo Vallecano on

Injury rules Hulk out of Anderlecht game (Nov 5, 2012 15:28 GMT)
Hulk has been ruled out of Zenit St Petersburg's Champions League game with Anderlecht through injury.

Khedira hopes Madrid and Dortmund progress (Nov 5, 2012 11:54 GMT)
Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira says that his club and Borussia Dortmund are favourites to progress from their Champions League group and eliminate Premier League champions Manchester City at their first stage of the competition.

Vincent Kompany sure City will shine in Europe (Nov 4, 2012 12:09 GMT)
Vincent Kompany has claimed it is a matter of time before Manchester City find a winning formula in the Champions League.

Giroud confident ahead of Schalke test (Nov 4, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Olivier Giroud believes Arsenal can get their Champions League campaign back on track when they face Schalke on Wednesday, despite failing to hit their stride in recent weeks.

Di Matteo turns focus to Shakhtar clash (Nov 4, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has admitted that Wednesday's Champions League tie with Shakhtar Donetsk is the club's biggest since last season's final.


English National Team
Arsenal's Wilshere keen to add goals (Nov 23, 2012 21:45 GMT)
Jack Wilshere says he is studying Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard in order to boost his goal return from the Arsenal midfield.

UEFA delays Serbia-England hearing (Nov 22, 2012 13:42 GMT)
A disciplinary hearing into the on-pitch violence and alleged racist chanting that marred the Under-21 match between Serbia and England has been postponed until next month, UEFA has confirmed.

Don't ditch Shawcross, Huth tells England (Nov 21, 2012 16:30 GMT)
Stoke defender Robert Huth has urged Roy Hodgson not to abandon Ryan Shawcross on the evidence of 15 turbulent minutes at the hands of Zlatan Ibrahimovic in England's 4-2 friendly defeat against Sweden last week.

Hodgson: Zaha should be thankful for call-up (Nov 14, 2012 23:32 GMT)
Roy Hodgson expects Wilfried Zaha to be fully committed to England after the winger was given a surprise call-up for Wednesday's international friendly against Sweden.

Bernstein: 'Racist FA' allegations are 'ill-informed' (Nov 14, 2012 17:09 GMT)
Football Association chairman David Bernstein has said in a statement that claims made by a representative of the Society of Black Lawyers that the FA is "institutionally racist'' are "ill-informed and unhelpful".

Gerrard declines Ibrahimovic's transfer advice (Nov 14, 2012 14:55 GMT)
Steven Gerrard has politely declined Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic's recommendation that the England captain should leave Liverpool to play abroad.

Centurion Gerrard recalls England heartache (Nov 14, 2012 09:20 GMT)
Steven Gerrard admits he has plenty of international regrets as he prepares to win his 100th England cap on Wednesday, with the failure of Sven Goran Eriksson's crop of the early 2000s to make an impact a source of particular disappointment.

Ibrahimovic: Gerrard should join 'a big international club' (Nov 14, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Sweden skipper Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes his England counterpart Steven Gerrard should leave Liverpool and join "a big international club".

Souness praises Gerrard ahead of 100th cap (Nov 13, 2012 17:00 GMT)
Graeme Souness believes Steven Gerrard has been England's most influential player over the last decade.

Ivory Coast still keen to lure Zaha (Nov 13, 2012 08:34 GMT)
Ivory Coast coach Sabri Lamouchi remains hopefuly he can convince Wilfried Zaha to play for the country of his birth, even if the Crystal Palace star makes his international bow for England on Wednesday.

Zaha: Only Ronaldo, Messi better (Nov 13, 2012 08:34 GMT)
Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha appears unlikely to shy away from the challenge of international football given after claiming that "unless I'm looking at Ronaldo or Messi, I'd never look at someone else and think he's better than me."

England's Gerrard cleared to travel to Sweden (Nov 12, 2012 18:41 GMT)
The FA has announced that Steven Gerrard has been cleared to travel with the England squad for Wednesday's friendly in Sweden.

Nolan: I've deserved an England call-up (Nov 12, 2012 12:58 GMT)
West Ham captain Kevin Nolan believes his performances at club level should have led to international recognition by now and that being consistently overlooked by England managers has left him "hurt".

Zaha added to England squad for Sweden friendly (Nov 11, 2012 21:58 GMT)
Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha has been added to the England squad to face Sweden.

Walcott doubt for England after injury (Nov 10, 2012 18:04 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed that forward Theo Walcott is a doubt for England's friendly against Sweden next week after suffering a muscle injury in Saturday's 3-3 draw with Fulham.

Rodgers: Sterling deserved England call (Nov 9, 2012 17:33 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers said Raheem Sterling "thoroughly deserved" his call-up for the England squad to face Sweden on Wednesday.

Wilshere surprised by England recall (Nov 9, 2012 15:26 GMT)
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere said his return to the England fold had come "a bit too soon" after being named in Roy Hodgson's squad for next week's friendly against Sweden.

Everton players back Osman England call (Nov 9, 2012 11:02 GMT)
Phil Neville and Sylvain Distin have backed Roy Hodgson's decision to call up Everton midfielder Leon Osman to the England squad for the first time.

Martinez: Moses could have starred for England (Nov 9, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Wigan boss Roberto Martinez believes Victor Moses should have been given an England call-up to avoid losing him to the Nigerian national team.

Wenger: 'Culture shock' hindering Podolski (Nov 9, 2012 02:48 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger claims summer signing Lukas Podolski is suffering from "culture shock" as he adapts to life in the Premier League.

Wenger reaches Wilshere England compromise (Nov 8, 2012 21:50 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger claims to have found "a good compromise" with England boss Roy Hodgson after Jack Wilshere was named in the national team squad for the friendly against Sweden next week.

Hodgson sure of FIFA green light on Jenkinson (Nov 8, 2012 15:30 GMT)
Roy Hodgson is confident of being granted FIFA clearance that will allow him to name Arsenal's Carl Jenkinson in his England squad for next week's game against Sweden.

England call on Jack Wilshere and Leon Osman (Nov 8, 2012 11:12 GMT)
Jack Wilshere has been named in Roy Hodgson's England squad for their friendly match against Sweden next week while there is a surprise call-up for Leon Osman.

England's Hodgson ponders Wilshere call-up (Nov 8, 2012 08:11 GMT)
England manager Roy Hodgson is set to announce his squad for next week's friendly against Sweden with Jack Wilshere in contention for his return to the international fold.

Italy replace England in FIFA Rankings top five (Nov 7, 2012 10:39 GMT)
Italy have replaced England in the top five of the FIFA World Rankings.

Caulker and Lees facing Serbia charges - reports (Nov 1, 2012 07:44 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur's Steven Caulker and Leeds United's Tom Lees have been named in reports as the two England Under-21 players facing charges from Serbian police.


English Premier League
Pardew wary of relegation prospects (Nov 30, 2012 23:40 GMT)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew admits his team are in danger of being dragged into a relegation scrap after losing their fourth successive Premier League game at Stoke on Wednesday night.

Redknapp: We need to show top six form (Nov 30, 2012 23:34 GMT)
Harry Redknapp has claimed that QPR need to show European qualification form in order to save themselves from relegation this season.

Wenger: Arsenal must move up in next 12 games (Nov 30, 2012 21:30 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger feels the next 12 matches will determine whether his side can force its way back into contention for a shot at the Premier League title.

Redknapp won't buy players unless QPR improves (Nov 30, 2012 21:17 GMT)
Harry Redknapp believes strengthening Queens Park Rangers in January will be pointless unless the club enjoys a productive December.

Chelsea's Terry could rest until Club World Cup (Nov 30, 2012 21:06 GMT)
John Terry could travel to the Club World Cup before making his Chelsea comeback, interim manager Rafael Benitez said Friday.

Fulham's Jol: Dempsey transfer was inevitable (Nov 30, 2012 20:59 GMT)
Fulham manager Martin Jol insists there was nothing he could have done to persuade Clint Dempsey to stay with the club and even told the American he loved his play before his summer departure.

City, Liverpool and QPR top spenders on agents (Nov 30, 2012 20:57 GMT)
Manchester City spent more than £10 million on agents' fees over the past year, it has emerged.

Hammers urge fans to behave after chants (Nov 30, 2012 18:03 GMT)
West Ham joint-chairmen David Gold and David Sullivan have urged the club's fans to show impeccable behaviour in the clash against Chelsea after they were heard viciously abusing Tottenham fans last week.

Lescott prepared to bide his time at Man City (Nov 30, 2012 17:49 GMT)
Joleon Lescott is happy to wait for his chance to win back a place in Man City's starting line-up having found himself out of favour in recent weeks.

Crouch could play with protective brace (Nov 30, 2012 17:25 GMT)
Peter Crouch is still in with a chance of playing in Stoke City's game at West Bromwich Albion - if he can be fitted with a satisfactory protective brace.

Moyes wants draws to be turned into wins (Nov 30, 2012 16:44 GMT)
Everton manager David Moyes has warned his players that their season is in danger of fading away unless they start turning draws into wins.

McCoist open-minded about Rangers stadium naming rights issue (Nov 30, 2012 16:35 GMT)
Rangers manager Ally McCoist says he is not against the club selling their stadium naming rights, but believes Ibrox should be incorporated into any new title.

Barton unlikely to return back to QPR (Nov 30, 2012 15:31 GMT)
Joey Barton believes he will not return to Queens Park Rangers if they are relegated, while he has also opened talks about extending his stay at Marseille.

Benitez: We have missed Terry and Lampard (Nov 30, 2012 14:51 GMT)
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez has admitted that the team have missed John Terry and Frank Lampard recently.

United considering new Sneijder bid (Nov 30, 2012 14:26 GMT)
Manchester United are monitoring Wesley Sneijder's situation ahead of the January transfer window, ESPN has been told, as it emerged on Friday that Inter will consider selling the Dutch playmaker after contract negotiations stalled.

Villas-Boas responds to Modric's Bale comments (Nov 30, 2012 13:55 GMT)
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has told Luka Modric to worry about his own team following the midfielder's comments that Gareth Bale should join him at Real Madrid.

McAuley: Swansea defeat was wake-up call (Nov 30, 2012 13:40 GMT)
Gareth McAuley believes West Bromwich Albion's chastening defeat against Swansea City in midweek was the perfect reminder to Steve Clarke's squad that their cannot be any room for complacency over the club's excellent start to the season.

Bent omission not down to money (Nov 30, 2012 12:38 GMT)
Paul Lambert insists claims that Darren Bent is being left out of his Aston Villa side for financial reasons are "absolute drivel."

Mancini: Everton can finish in the top four (Nov 30, 2012 12:31 GMT)
Roberto Mancini believes Everton could be playing in next season's Champions League.

City sweat on Milner fitness for Manchester derby (Nov 30, 2012 12:31 GMT)
Manchester City hope James Milner will make a rapid recovery from his hamstring injury to play in next Sunday's derby against Manchester United.

Wenger confident of a turn in fortunes for Arsenal (Nov 30, 2012 12:24 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes his side are ready to click into top gear and climb up the Premier League table in the run-up to Christmas.

Jerome and Jones pushing for Stoke starts (Nov 30, 2012 11:51 GMT)
Stoke striker Cameron Jerome's late match-winning cameo against Newcastle on Wednesday is unlikely to win him a starting spot against West Bromwich on Saturday.

Redknapp plays down transfer talk (Nov 30, 2012 11:50 GMT)
Harry Redknapp has claimed he is not even looking at the January transfer window at the moment, and that bringing in another raft of new players may actually do more harm than good to a QPR team who may have "enough talent" to stay up already.

United wingers ruled out (Nov 30, 2012 10:35 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed that he will be without Nani and Antonio Valencia for Saturday's game against Reading.

Parker closing in on return from injury for Spurs (Nov 30, 2012 10:14 GMT)
Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas is hopeful of having Scott Parker back in the fold ahead of the busy festive period.

Diouf: Sir Alex Ferguson a football legend (Nov 30, 2012 09:55 GMT)
Hannover striker Mame Biram Diouf has praised his former boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

Vieira wants tough action on racism (Nov 30, 2012 09:04 GMT)
Patrick Vieira believes clubs must be docked points or thrown out of European competition if the issue of racism is to be taken seriously in the modern game.

United captain Vidic back in training (Nov 30, 2012 08:57 GMT)
Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic has returned to full training and could be back in the team for Wednesday's Champions League home game against Cluj.

Darren Campbell: I can fix Torres' problems (Nov 30, 2012 08:32 GMT)
Former Olympic gold medal-winning sprinter Darren Campbell has claimed he can fix Fernando Torres' goalscoring problems.

Sterling warned over his Liverpool future (Nov 30, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers has warned Raheem Sterling that he would be "foolish" not to agree a new contract at Liverpool.

Arteta: Fellaini can help Everton into top four (Nov 30, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Mikel Arteta has backed his former team-mate Marouane Fellaini to continue Everton's surge into the Premier League top four.

Bertrand: Loan moves made me resilient (Nov 30, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Chelsea defender Ryan Bertrand feels the time he spent away from Stamford Bridge on loan before making his first-team debut greatly aided his development as a person, as well as a player.

Defoe: Too much pressure on Torres (Nov 30, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Jermain Defoe has told Chelsea's Fernando Torres that he needs to treat the Premier League like the school yard if he is get back to scoring ways.

Villas-Boas cools Bale exit rumours (Nov 30, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Andre Villas-Boas has moved to clarify Tottenham's desire to keep hold of star turn Gareth Bale, after the Spurs boss hinted the Welshman could be sold following Wednesday night's 2-1 win against Liverpool.

Lucas back in Liverpool squad after injury nightmare (Nov 30, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva is ready to end a year-long injury nightmare against Southampton at Anfield on Saturday and is back in the squad.

Premier League Spotlight: Underlining your discontent (Nov 30, 2012 08:00 GMT)
In this week's Premier League Spotlight, James Dall criticises Rafa's reception at Chelsea and dares Sir Alex to start Anderson once more.

Frustration builds for Toffees and Gunners (Nov 29, 2012 23:30 GMT)
Mike Whalley was at Goodison Park to watch Everton and Arsenal build on their current frustrations.

Super-sub Jerome (Nov 29, 2012 23:15 GMT)
Tony Pulis played down any talk of inspired tactical substitutions after his resurgent Stoke City side scored twice in the last ten minutes to salvage a 2-1 victory at home to Newcastle United on Wednesday.

Rodgers: Reds must ease Gerrard burden (Nov 29, 2012 20:16 GMT)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insists that the club have to do more to ease the burden on skipper Steven Gerrard.

West Ham's Demel: We can beat Chelsea (Nov 29, 2012 18:20 GMT)
West Ham defender Guy Demel feels Chelsea are there for the taking ahead of the sides' clash at Upton Park on Saturday afternoon.

Jermaine Defoe: I'm not leaving Tottenham (Nov 29, 2012 18:11 GMT)
Jermain Defoe has rubbished reports linking him with a move to Queens Park Rangers in January and says he wants to end his career at Tottenham.

Fulham's Riise rues missed chances against Blues (Nov 29, 2012 16:33 GMT)
Fulham defender John Arne Riise echoed his manager Martin Jol in ruing two missed chances against Chelsea on Wednesday, but insists he is happy with a point after a creditable 0-0 draw.

Bardsley: Black Cats need touch of flair (Nov 29, 2012 16:18 GMT)
Phil Bardsley says Sunderland are struggling to maximise the potential of their flair players, and has urged his team-mates to "keep plugging away".

Man City's Nastasic hails Kompany influence (Nov 29, 2012 16:01 GMT)
Matija Nastasic has praised captain Vincent Kompany for helping him slot smoothly into the Manchester City team.

Evans: Rafael can be among world's best (Nov 29, 2012 15:32 GMT)
Jonny Evans has tipped his Manchester United team-mate Rafael da Silva to become one of the outstanding right-backs in world football.

Man bailed over alleged Lukaku abuse (Nov 29, 2012 15:17 GMT)
A man suspected of racially abusing West Bromwich Albion striker Romelu Lukaku has been released on bail.

Man Utd legend Law named club ambassador (Nov 29, 2012 15:16 GMT)
Manchester United have named former striker Denis Law as their sixth club ambassador.

Walcott feeling 'deadly' in front of goal (Nov 29, 2012 14:14 GMT)
Arsenal forward Theo Walcott has claimed he feels "deadly" in front of goal after his latest Premier League strike earned his side a point in the 1-1 draw at Everton on Wednesday night.

Dempsey wasn't appreciated (Nov 29, 2012 13:49 GMT)
Clint Dempsey has said he left Fulham because he did not feel sufficiently appreciated by the club.

Pardew: Cisse boosted by Stoke strike (Nov 29, 2012 13:12 GMT)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has said he believes Papiss Cisse received a much-needed confidence boost when he scored in the 2-1 defeat at Stoke on Wednesday.

Giggs: Keane, Scholes and Ronaldo the best (Nov 29, 2012 11:21 GMT)
Ryan Giggs has said Roy Keane, Paul Scholes and Cristiano Ronaldo would make up his ideal midfield from the Premier League era.

'Keeper Begovic praises Stoke substitutes (Nov 29, 2012 10:35 GMT)
Goalkeeper Asmir Begovic praised Stoke City's substitutes for inspiring the late comeback win against Newcastle and sparing his blushes.

Mark Clattenburg welcomed back by managers (Nov 29, 2012 10:34 GMT)
Chris Hughton and Nigel Adkins were both pleased to see referee Mark Clattenburg back officiating as he made his return in Wednesday evening's 1-1 draw between Norwich and Southampton.

Liverpool confident over Sterling deal (Nov 29, 2012 10:15 GMT)
Raheem Sterling is yet to agree terms on a new contract with Liverpool, but the club remain confident of tying him to a long-term deal.

Beckham won't rule out Prem return (Nov 29, 2012 09:38 GMT)
David Beckham has said he will not rule out a return to the Premier League as he brings down the curtain on his spell at LA Galaxy.

Koscielny set for three-week absence (Nov 29, 2012 09:15 GMT)
Laurent Koscielny is set to miss up to three weeks after suffering injury in the Premier League game against Everton.

Buying best of British a recipe for disaster (Nov 29, 2012 08:33 GMT)
Richard Jolly on the reasons why no-one is looking to buy the best of British anymore.

City boss Mancini calls for Balotelli to up his game (Nov 29, 2012 08:26 GMT)
Roberto Mancini has again called on Mario Balotelli to up his game, saying the striker did not play well despite scoring.

Ferguson: Advantage Manchester for title (Nov 29, 2012 08:05 GMT)
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson was pleased to see his side's 1-0 win over West Ham open up a gap above Chelsea at the top of the Premier League table.

'Frustrated' Bent prepared for Villa exit (Nov 29, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Darren Bent will not hand in a transfer request at Aston Villa, but accepts he will be forced out of the club in the January transfer window, according to ESPN sources close to the striker.

Villas-Boas can't rule out Bale exit (Nov 29, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Andre Villas-Boas refused to rule out the possibility of winger Gareth Bale leaving the club following his impressive performance in the 2-1 victory over Liverpool.

Rodgers 'embarrassed' by referee decisions (Nov 29, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers has criticised the performance of referee Phil Dowd during Liverpool's 2-1 loss to Tottenham at White Hart Lane on Wednesday.

Benitez defends dropping Mata (Nov 29, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez has defended his decision to leave Juan Mata out of the starting line-up for the 0-0 Stamford Bridge draw against Fulham.

More questions than answers (Nov 29, 2012 00:13 GMT)
Miguel Delaney finds a Chelsea side bereft of attacking confidence in their stalemate with Fulham.

AVB wins battle of Special One proteges (Nov 28, 2012 23:48 GMT)
John Brewin was at White Hart Lane to witness Andre Villas-Boas get one over on a fellow disciple of Jose Mourinho.

Allardyce calls for fans to be punished (Nov 28, 2012 23:32 GMT)
Sam Allardyce has strongly condemned the West Ham United fans responsible for anti-semitic abuse at White Hart Lane on Sunday and urged the strongest possible punishment.

Van Persie reprises matchwinner role (Nov 28, 2012 23:20 GMT)
Richard Jolly watched on as Robin van Persie struck inside 33 seconds as Man United beat West Ham.

Prem: Blues held as Manchester moves clear (Nov 28, 2012 22:08 GMT)
Rafael Benitez's testing start to life at Chelsea became even tougher on Wednesday as the Blues failed to score for a second successive game, on a night when both Manchester clubs won. Tottenham defeated Liverpool to boost their Champions League qual

Ruddy out for up to three months with thigh injury (Nov 28, 2012 19:21 GMT)
Norwich goalkeeper John Ruddy has been ruled out for up to three months with a thigh injury.

Jolly: Lucas return brings balance to Reds (Nov 28, 2012 19:12 GMT)
The return of Lucas was a major boon for Liverpool as they beat Southampton, writes Richard Jolly.

MatchDay LIVE - Goals, updates and chat (Nov 28, 2012 17:09 GMT)
MatchDay LIVE - November 28

Sunderland fan arrested over Lukaku racial abuse (Nov 28, 2012 16:09 GMT)
A Sunderland fan has been arrested for his alleged racist abuse of West Brom striker Romelu Lukaku during the club's 4-2 win at Sunderland on Saturday, according to the Sunderland Echo.

Boot Room: Man Utd vs. West Ham (Nov 28, 2012 15:44 GMT)
The Boot Room

Cesar doubt for QPR basement battle with Villa (Nov 28, 2012 15:21 GMT)
QPR goalkeeper Julio Cesar is a major doubt for Saturday's Premier League basement battle with Aston Villa at Loftus Road.

Lukaku not thinking about Benitez recall (Nov 28, 2012 15:19 GMT)
Romelu Lukaku does not expect the appointment of Rafa Benitez to make any difference to his season-long loan deal with West Bromwich Albion and is not anticipating a recall to parent club Chelsea in January.

Pardew desperate to find Newcastle's winning formula (Nov 28, 2012 14:52 GMT)
Alan Pardew says Newcastle are looking at a variety of ways to adapt their game in the absence of some key performers.

O'Neill defends Cattermole selection (Nov 28, 2012 13:41 GMT)
Martin O'Neill has defended his decision to select Lee Cattermole after he picked up a knee injury during Tuesday's draw with Queens Park Rangers.

Premier Showdown - Nov 27-28 (Nov 28, 2012 12:39 GMT)
Take on Dale Johnson and Tommy Smyth in our predictions game.

Gazidis takes on European Club Association role (Nov 28, 2012 12:10 GMT)
Arsenal's chief executive Ian Gazidis will replace Manchester United's David Gill as the European Club Association's representative on UEFA's professional football strategy council.

Stoke insist Michael Owen is committed (Nov 28, 2012 12:06 GMT)
Michael Owen is working overtime at Stoke City to prove Tony Pulis was right to take a gamble on him in the summer, amid growing concerns from supporters that the former England striker is more concerned with improving his media profile.

Clarke gives stand-in goalkeeper Myhill full backing (Nov 28, 2012 11:47 GMT)
Steve Clarke has launched a staunch defence of second-choice goalkeeper Boaz Myhill insisting he has the full support of everyone at West Bromwich Albion as the club bid for a fifth successive win at Swansea City.

De Gea relishing added pressure at Man United (Nov 28, 2012 09:41 GMT)
Goalkeeper David de Gea has revealed that he is relishing the challenge of playing for Manchester United, even though there is 'added pressure' at such a big club.

Lambert still rates Bent (Nov 28, 2012 08:46 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert insisted he has no issue with striker Darren Bent despite again leaving the club's record signing out of the squad against Reading on Tuesday.

Rafa Benitez: We're Chelsea not Barcelona (Nov 28, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Chelsea's interim manager Rafael Benitez claims he is under no pressure from Roman Abramovich to bring a Barcelona-style swagger to Stamford Bridge.

Rodgers: Gerrard influence vital for youngsters (Nov 28, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers believes that Steven Gerrard now has more responsibility than ever in his role as club captain at Anfield.

Van Nistelrooy: Van Persie key in title race (Nov 28, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Ruud van Nistelrooy is backing his Dutch compatriot Robin van Persie to fire Manchester United to Premier League title glory after being impressed by the striker's start to life at Old Trafford.

Moyes undecided over Everton future (Nov 28, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Everton boss David Moyes is no certainty of remaining at Goodison Park when his contract expires in the summer, admitting he will wait until next year to consider signing a new deal with the club.

Wenger calm amongst barrage of criticism (Nov 28, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger says he doesn't need to impress the fans, providing a question of loyalty, writes Kevin Palmer.

Wenger: Most fans are happy with me (Nov 28, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has claimed the supporters who barracked him with chants of 'you don't know what you're doing' at Aston Villa last weekend were not expressing the views of a majority of the club's fans.

Redknapp sees positives in dour draw (Nov 28, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Harry Redknapp admits QPR still have plenty of work to do after a 0-0 draw with Sunderland extended their winless streak in the Premier League this season.

Chelsea fans publicise Benitez distaste (Nov 28, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Chelsea fans were quick to convey their disapproval of Rafa Benitez, but the Spaniard responded well, writes Miguel Delaney.

Villas-Boas: Defoe is as good as Falcao (Nov 28, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has claimed his in-form striker Jermain Defoe is just as valuable as £50m rated Atletico Madrid superstar Falcao.

Heneage: QPR weather the storm in Sunderland (Nov 28, 2012 08:00 GMT)
QPR weather the storm against Sunderland and show signs of improvement under Harry Redknapp, writes Kristan Heneage.

Benitez plots to restore Torres' Liverpool form (Nov 28, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Rafa Benitez has said he is unsure as to whether Fernando Torres can ever recapture his devastating Liverpool form, but the new Chelsea manager argues that a specifically tailored training plan will finally give the striker a fair chance of doing so.

Platt insists Sinclair is happy at Man City (Nov 28, 2012 01:06 GMT)
David Platt insists Manchester City's forgotten man Scott Sinclair is happy at the Etihad Stadium - even though he has only played 16 minutes of first-team football in two months.

Benayoun 'embarrassed' by fans' chants (Nov 27, 2012 23:53 GMT)
West Ham midfielder Yossi Benayoun says he finds the behaviour of some of the club's fans "embarrassing" after anti-Semitic chants were allegedly directed at Tottenham supporters on Sunday.

Rodgers backs Enrique to continue in midfield (Nov 27, 2012 19:57 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers believes that Jose Enrique's natural attacking threat means he can continue to flourish in a midfield role for Liverpool.

O'Neill confirms January additions at Sunderland (Nov 27, 2012 18:07 GMT)
Martin O'Neill has confirmed that Sunderland will be looking to the January transfer window to strengthen the squad after a poor start to the Premier League season.

Moyes: Don't judge me just on this season (Nov 27, 2012 17:21 GMT)
David Moyes insists Everton should be judged over his 10 years as manager rather than their form this season.

Chelsea express regret at Clattenburg 'damage' (Nov 27, 2012 17:20 GMT)
Chelsea have issued a joint-statement with the Premier League and Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) in which they have expressed their regret at the damage caused to referee Mark Clattenburg by their complaint against him.

Fellaini hoping Belgium connection pays off (Nov 27, 2012 17:07 GMT)
Marouane Fellaini is hoping to use some inside knowledge to help push Everton back up the Premier League table over the next fortnight.

Rodgers: Liverpool close to top four teams (Nov 27, 2012 16:55 GMT)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers reckons his side are on the right path towards matching Tottenham and challenging regularly for Champions League football again.

Sunderland launch inquiry into alleged Lukaku gestures (Nov 27, 2012 16:08 GMT)
Sunderland have confirmed they will help police investigate incidents of racism following the release of a photograph in which a fan appears to be making monkey gestures towards West Bromich Albion striker Romelu Lukaku.

Long praises Lukaku attitude (Nov 27, 2012 15:53 GMT)
Shane Long believes Romelu Lukaku deserves to take some of the credit for his impressive haul of goals - despite the pair having started just one game together at West Bromwich Albion.

Benitez won't apologise for 'flags' comment (Nov 27, 2012 14:56 GMT)
Rafael Benitez says he understands Chelsea fans' anger towards him but feels he does not need to apologise for the 'flags' comment which has caused such consternation, and insists that the only way he can make amends is by simply doing his job well.

Yohan Cabaye ruled out until February (Nov 27, 2012 14:43 GMT)
Newcastle have been dealt a fresh injury blow after manager Alan Pardew confirmed the news that Steven Taylor and Yohan Cabaye have been ruled out until February.

Pulis warns against complacency (Nov 27, 2012 14:10 GMT)
Tony Pulis has instructed his players there can be no room for complacency at the Britannia Stadium  despite an impressive unbeaten home record stretching back 13 games.

West Brom's Foster facing another groin op (Nov 27, 2012 13:35 GMT)
West Brom boss Steve Clarke has confirmed Ben Foster may need further surgery to cure a long-standing groin injury, with the goalkeeper potentially set for a second operation in Germany this week.

Bannan: Villa season starts now (Nov 27, 2012 13:27 GMT)
Barry Bannan believes Aston Villa are about to turn a significant corner as they emerge from their daunting trilogy of games with a crucial home clash against Reading tonight.

Arsenal boss Wenger ignoring his critics (Nov 27, 2012 13:07 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has insisted he will not be affected by the negative reaction from Arsenal fans at Aston Villa on Saturday, as he claims he does not do his job in a bid to win plaudits from the club's supporters.

Platt lauds Nastasic for maturity (Nov 27, 2012 12:55 GMT)
Manchester City first-team coach David Platt has praised Matija Nastasic for the speedy way the Serbian defender has acclimatised to English football, describing him as "an old head on young shoulders".

Henderson wants to stay at Liverpool for life (Nov 27, 2012 12:11 GMT)
Jordan Henderson has vowed to fight for his place at Liverpool despite talk of a loan move in January.

Kompany available for Man City's Wigan trip (Nov 27, 2012 11:29 GMT)
Vincent Kompany will be fit to captain Manchester City at Wigan on Wednesday to complete a week that included a spell on crutches and a man-of-the-match performance.

Villa team selection could give hint to Bent future (Nov 27, 2012 11:15 GMT)
Darren Bent will be given a clearer indication of whether his future lies away from Aston Villa in the next five days - as Paul Lambert prepares for two potentially pivotal matches against fellow relegation rivals.

Wenger urges Wilshere to sign new deal (Nov 27, 2012 10:53 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger does not fear Jack Wilshere will join the long list of star names walking out on the club, as the England midfielder prepares to begin negotiations over a new contract.

Stramaccioni rues costly errors (Nov 27, 2012 10:00 GMT)
Andrea Stramaccioni bemoaned the "severe error" which led to his Inter Milan side conceding the only goal of the game as they lost 1-0 to Parma at the Stadio Tardini.

Chelsea hold peace talks with Clattenburg (Nov 27, 2012 09:08 GMT)
Chelsea have taken a step towards making peace with referee Mark Clattenburg after club chairman Bruce Buck met with the referee, according to reports.

'No regrets' over Cantona sale to Man United (Nov 27, 2012 08:00 GMT)
The man who agreed to sell Eric Cantona from Leeds United to Manchester United 20 years ago on Monday has insisted he has no regrets over the sale.

Chelsea fans: Benitez should apologise (Nov 27, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Rafael Benitez must say sorry to Chelsea fans for comments he made while in charge of Liverpool, according to the chair of the club's supporters' group.

Redknapp: QPR position 'embarrassing' (Nov 27, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Newly-appointed Queens Park Rangers boss Harry Redknapp says the team should feel embarrassed after collecting just four points from their opening 13 Premier League games.

Cattermole, O'Shea sidelined for Sunderland (Nov 26, 2012 21:00 GMT)
Sunderland will be without Lee Cattermole and John O'Shea for a number of weeks, after the pair picked up injuries during Saturday's defeat to West Bromich Albion.

Cech: Players must adapt to Roman way (Nov 26, 2012 20:05 GMT)
Petr Cech has come to the defence of Roman Abramovich's managerial policies, and said it's simply up to the Chelsea players to adapt.

Wigan face City with depleted defence (Nov 26, 2012 16:12 GMT)
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez faces a defensive injury crisis for Wednesday's clash against Manchester City, with three of his centre halves potentially missing.

Fulham boss Martin Jol: Stoke 'bullied' us (Nov 26, 2012 16:10 GMT)
Martin Jol has said he felt his Fulham team were "bullied" by Stoke City in their 1-0 defeat at the Brittania on Saturday.

'Worried' Pardew calls for Newcastle unity (Nov 26, 2012 16:01 GMT)
Alan Pardew has said only the players can turn around Newcastle United's recent poor form.

Join me at PSG, Ibrahimovic tells Beckham (Nov 26, 2012 15:32 GMT)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has urged David Beckham to forget about a return to the Premier league with QPR and join him at Paris St Germain.

Baggies won't get carried away, says Clarke (Nov 26, 2012 14:43 GMT)
Steve Clarke has said West Bromwich Albion's rise to third in the Premier League is no fluke and there is no danger of his players getting carried away.

Gomez thanks Martinez after hat-trick (Nov 26, 2012 14:28 GMT)
Wigan Athletic midfielder Jordi Gomez has celebrated the first hat-trick of his professional career with a thank you to Roberto Martinez for sticking by him.

Hammers' Carroll relieved to be off the mark (Nov 26, 2012 13:45 GMT)
Andy Carroll says his first goal in West Ham colours - a late header in the 3-1 defeat at Tottenham - was long overdue.

Oviedo rues Everton's late lapses (Nov 26, 2012 12:48 GMT)
Bryan Oviedo has warned that Everton must kick their habit of conceding late goals if they want to make the Champions League.

FA to probe West Ham chants at Spurs (Nov 26, 2012 12:21 GMT)
The FA has told ESPN it will investigate anti-Semitic chanting by West Ham fans at Tottenham on Sunday.

Moyes seeking new keeper for Everton (Nov 26, 2012 12:02 GMT)
Everton manager David Moyes has admitted he is looking for a new goalkeeper because of concerns that a lack of competition is hindering Tim Howard.

Shawcross poised to sign six-year deal (Nov 26, 2012 11:20 GMT)
Stoke City defender Ryan Shawcross is expected to sign a six-year contract this week after agreeing to remain at the Britannia Stadium.

Redknapp: QPR my toughest job (Nov 26, 2012 10:44 GMT)
New Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp said that saving the club from relegation will be the toughest task of his career as he embarked upon his first full day in charge.

Milner wants Man City to be more clinical (Nov 26, 2012 09:37 GMT)
James Milner believes Manchester City need to be more ruthless to turn domination into victories.

Fergie: Anderson earned starting spot (Nov 26, 2012 09:19 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson will reward Anderson for his catalytic contribution as a substitute against Queens Park Rangers with a first Premier League start in three months when West Ham visit Old Trafford on Wednesday.

Rodgers predicts quiet January at Anfield (Nov 26, 2012 08:47 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers has warned Liverpool fans not to expect a great deal of transfer activity when the window reopens in January.

Chris Coleman: We will never forget Gary Speed (Nov 26, 2012 08:41 GMT)
Wales boss Chris Coleman has said Gary Speed will never be forgotten as Welsh football prepares to mark the first anniversary of the former manager's death on Tuesday.

Lambert upbeat over Villa survival hopes (Nov 26, 2012 00:38 GMT)
Paul Lambert insists good times are ahead for his Aston Villa side - despite their slide back into the Premier League relegation places on the weekend.

Wenger backing England duo to come good (Nov 26, 2012 00:27 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is backing Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Jack Wilshere to play front-line roles again soon after they took a back seat in Saturday's 0-0 draw at Aston Villa.

Delaney: Defoe delight overshadowed by chants (Nov 25, 2012 21:48 GMT)
Jermain Defoe should be lauded, but instead it is West Ham's fans who are in the spotlight, writes Miguel Delaney.

Hammers fans aim offensive chants at Tottenham (Nov 25, 2012 20:35 GMT)
West Ham fans were heard to be singing offensive anti-semitic chants at Tottenham fans during Spurs' 3-1 victory at White Hart Lane on Sunday.

Team of the Week (Nov 25, 2012 20:15 GMT)
Jordi Gomez and Jermain Defoe lead our our Team of the Week, but who else made the cut?

Brewin: Chelsea cauldron greets Rafa (Nov 25, 2012 19:26 GMT)
John Brewin finds Rafael Benitez has a lot of work to do in order to win over the Chelsea fans.

Under-fire Benitez: I don't listen to the crowd (Nov 25, 2012 18:39 GMT)
New Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez insisted after the 0-0 draw with Manchester City that he did not pay attention to the crowd's negative reaction to him.

Jeers, tie greet Benitez in Blues debut (Nov 25, 2012 18:12 GMT)
Rafa Benitez endured a hostile reception and gave the restless Chelsea fans nothing to cheer about as his first match in charge ended in a drab 0-0 draw with Manchester City on Sunday.

Prem Lge: Benitez begins with a draw (Nov 25, 2012 17:51 GMT)
Rafael Benitez's first match in charge of Chelsea ended in a 0-0 draw against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Premier Showdown - Nov 24-25 (Nov 25, 2012 15:10 GMT)
Take on Dale Johnson and Tommy Smyth in our predictions game.

Redknapp talks up QPR move for Beckham (Nov 25, 2012 12:39 GMT)

Refs' sec: Chelsea could harm racism fight (Nov 25, 2012 11:45 GMT)
Chelsea have been criticised for the way they handled their complaint against Mark Clattenburg by Alan Leighton, the national secretary of the referees' union Prospect.

Rodgers: Liverpool 'deserves' a title (Nov 25, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers believes Liverpool have the potential to challenge for the Premier League title in the coming years, although he admits the club needs to finish rebuilding first.

Guardiola keen to succeed Ferguson - report (Nov 25, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Pep Guardiola could succeed Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United boss when the 70-year-old retires, according to reports.

Joey Barton: I joined QPR for the money (Nov 25, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Joey Barton has ruled out a potential return to QPR after revealing he only joined the London club for the money.

Mancini: We wanted to sign Torres (Nov 25, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has revealed he was tempted to sign Fernando Torres from Liverpool last year, but his £50m price tag proved too much even for the vast transfer coffers he has at his disposal.

Benitez: I deserve to be at Chelsea (Nov 25, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Rafael Benitez has rejected suggestions that he accepted a seven-month contract to take over at Chelsea in a bid to revive his battered reputation, after claiming he deserves his place among the elite managers in world football.

Boot Room: Chelsea vs. Man City (Nov 25, 2012 08:00 GMT)
The Boot Room

Boot Room: Swansea vs. LFC (Nov 25, 2012 08:00 GMT)
The Boot Room

Wenger hits back over fan criticism (Nov 24, 2012 21:24 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has hit back at his critics after Arsenal fans chanted 'you don't know what you're doing' towards the end of the goalless draw at Aston Villa.

Martin O'Neill resignation reports quashed (Nov 24, 2012 20:19 GMT)
ESPN sources have confirmed that Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill has not handed in his resignation after reports suggested he was ready to quit the club following the 4-2 defeat to high-flying West Brom.

Rafa happy to work with 'nice' Roman (Nov 24, 2012 19:08 GMT)
Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole are set to leave Chelsea in the summer, according to new boss Rafael Benitez.

Hughton's Canaries chirping up (Nov 24, 2012 19:03 GMT)
Richard Jolly watched on at Goodison Park as Norwich claimed another fine result with a late leveller at Everton.

Brewin: Harry inherits Hughes legacy (Nov 24, 2012 18:21 GMT)
John Brewin on the task facing Harry Redknapp at QPR as they fell to a Man Utd comback.

Heneage: Sunderland no match for slick Baggies (Nov 24, 2012 17:53 GMT)
Kristan Heneage was at the Stadium of Light to see Sunderland outclassed by high-flying West Brom.

Premier League: United come from behind to win (Nov 24, 2012 17:05 GMT)
Manchester United overcame a scare against Harry Redknapp's new side QPR to return to the top of the Premier League on Saturday, as West Brom underlined their European qualification credentials with a 4-2 away win at Sunderland.

O'Neill: Sessegnon will keep getting better (Nov 24, 2012 14:11 GMT)
Martin O'Neill feels Stephane Sessegnon holds the potential to be one of the best playmakers in the Premier League - provided he becomes more selfish on the pitch.

MatchDay LIVE - Goals, updates and chat (Nov 24, 2012 13:49 GMT)
MatchDay LIVE - November 24

Redknapp 'close' to taking Ukraine job (Nov 24, 2012 12:57 GMT)
Harry Redknapp has claimed he was "very close" to agreeing to become the new head coach of Ukraine before QPR came calling.

Redknapp appointed QPR boss on two-year deal (Nov 24, 2012 11:17 GMT)
Harry Redknapp has been appointed as the new manager of Queens Park Rangers on a two-and-a-half year contract.

Arsenal's Wenger lashes out at critics and media (Nov 24, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger hit back at his critics after Arsenal fans chanted "you don't know what you're doing" toward the end of Saturday's goalless draw at Aston Villa.

Villa holds Arsenal to tie (Nov 24, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Aston Villa climbed out of the Premier League bottom three with a deserved share of the spoils against Arsene Wenger's side in a scoreless draw at Villa Park on Saturday.

West Brom up to 3rd; Gomez nets 3 for Wigan (Nov 24, 2012 08:00 GMT)
West Brom moved up to third place in the Premier League after Simon Mignolet's howler helped the Baggies beat Sunderland 4-2 at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.

Man United scores 3 after half to put away QPR (Nov 24, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Harry Redknapp left Old Trafford with plenty to ponder as Manchester United roared back to win 3-1 on Saturday and condemn QPR to the worst Premier League start any side has made after 13 games.

Mancini: No extra pressure despite CL failure (Nov 24, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Mark Hughes has been sacked as manager of QPR following the club's winless start to the Barclays Premier League season.

Wenger praises in-form Giroud (Nov 24, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Arsenal forward Olivier Giroud has attracted significant praise from manager Arsene Wenger after a string of consistent performances.

Lambert ready for relegation pressures (Nov 24, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Paul Lambert believes he is well equipped to help Aston Villa through the pressures of being in the relegation zone, although he hopes those skills will not be required as the season progresses.

Liverpool employs Olympic sports psychiatrist (Nov 24, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Liverpool have strengthened their backroom team by hiring the sports psychiatrist who inspired Sir Chris Hoy and Victoria Pendleton to Olympic success.

Rodgers: No rift between Williams and Suarez (Nov 24, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers is confident that Swansea defender Ashley Williams and Liverpool striker Luis Suarez have sorted out their differences ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash at the Liberty Stadium.

Liverpool expect Lucas to return from injury next week (Nov 24, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Lucas Leiva is on course to make his Liverpool return next weekend, almost exactly a year after his injury nightmares began.

Bale eager to 'experience other leagues' (Nov 24, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Gareth Bale has confirmed he is eager to take his talents to foreign shores with the winger opening the door to an exit from White Hart Lane.

Manager Profile: Mark Hughes (Nov 24, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Jon Carter takes a look at the managerial career of QPR boss Mark Hughes.

Manager profile: Harry Redknapp (Nov 24, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Jon Carter and Phil Holland examine the career of Harry Redknapp.

Benitez: Lampard, Cole will leave Chelsea (Nov 24, 2012 00:34 GMT)
Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole are set to leave Chelsea in the summer, according to new boss Rafael Benitez.

Mancini brushes off Mourinho comments (Nov 23, 2012 23:28 GMT)
Roberto Mancini has hit back at Jose Mourinho by declaring that the Real Madrid manager should stop talking about Manchester City.

Benitez: I ranked Wenger above Fergie (Nov 23, 2012 23:18 GMT)
Rafa Benitez has claimed he doesn't enjoy mind games, but that didn't stop him taking part in them during his first Friday press conference as he placed Arsene Wenger ahead of Sir Alex Ferguson as a manager.

Redknapp: QPR appointment imminent (Nov 23, 2012 23:00 GMT)
QPR are set to hire Harry Redknapp as their new manager, with the former Tottenham boss expecting the deal to be confirmed late on Friday night.

Vertonghen: Don't write Spurs off yet (Nov 23, 2012 22:13 GMT)
Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen has urged critics of his team and manager Andre Villas-Boas to hold fire before dismissing the North London club as no-hopers in the race for honours this season.

Everton's Barkley to be sent back out on loan (Nov 23, 2012 17:28 GMT)
Everton manager David Moyes is ready to send Ross Barkley out on loan again in the New Year to continue his football education.

Pulis: Berbatov the signing of the summer (Nov 23, 2012 16:41 GMT)
Stoke manager Tony Pulis has hailed Dimitar Berbatov as the "outstanding" buy of the season as he plots a way of shackling the in-form Fulham striker in Saturday's clash at the Britannia Stadium.

Simpson thanks Toon fans amid private life scrutiny (Nov 23, 2012 16:31 GMT)
Newcastle defender Danny Simpson has expressed his gratitude to the club's supporters for their continued support - after his private life was brought into the public eye recently.

Players praise Ferguson as statue unveiled (Nov 23, 2012 15:33 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson pronounced himself a proud man after a statue of him was unveiled by his wife, Lady Cathy Ferguson, at Old Trafford.

Clarke hopes to keep Lukaku (Nov 23, 2012 15:18 GMT)
Steve Clarke will be surprised if Rafa Benitez decides to recall Romelu Lukaku during the January transfer window.

Lambert stands by his words despite ban (Nov 23, 2012 15:07 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has reluctantly accepted his one-match touchline ban from the Football Association but insists he stands by his criticism of the match officials following last weekend's defeat by Manchester City.

Redknapp to open QPR talks (Nov 23, 2012 14:26 GMT)
Harry Redknapp is widely expected to fill the managerial vacancy at Queens Park Rangers following the sacking of Mark Hughes on Friday.

Pulis has no problem with Owen despite breaking curfew (Nov 23, 2012 14:16 GMT)
Stoke striker Michael Owen will not receive a dressing-down from manager Tony Pulis despite a late return home in the countdown to Saturday's clash with Fulham.

Cole determined to prove his worth at Liverpool (Nov 23, 2012 13:33 GMT)
Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole insists he still has plenty to offer the club as he fights to save his Anfield career.

Ben Arfa out of Southampton game with hamstring problem (Nov 23, 2012 13:13 GMT)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has confirmed that Hatem Ben Arfa will miss Sunday's trip to Southampton after picking up an injury in Thursday's 1-1 Europa League draw with Maritimo.

Fresh injury blow for Foster (Nov 23, 2012 12:59 GMT)
Ben Foster faces another spell out of action with another troublesome groin injury which could require surgery  just two weeks after a minor operation in Germany.

Rooney available for QPR clash (Nov 23, 2012 12:21 GMT)
Wayne Rooney is set to return for Manchester United against Queens Park Rangers on Saturday.

Arsenal sign new £150m Emirates deal (Nov 23, 2012 12:16 GMT)
Arsenal have announced a new five-year deal with Emirates worth £150 million.

Andre Ayew admits West Ham interest (Nov 23, 2012 12:09 GMT)
Marseille winger Andre Ayew claims he has not been in contact with West Ham, but he would consider a possible offer from Hammers.

Mancini wary of Benitez effect (Nov 23, 2012 11:51 GMT)
Roberto Mancini believes Chelsea will be more dangerous opponents for Manchester City after sacking Roberto Di Matteo.

QPR sacks Hughes; Redknapp close (Nov 23, 2012 11:23 GMT)
Mark Hughes has been sacked as manager of QPR following the club's winless start to the Barclays Premier League season.

Queens Park Rangers sack Hughes (Nov 23, 2012 11:10 GMT)
Queens Park Rangers have announced the departure of manager Mark Hughes with the club still winless at the bottom of the Premier League table.

Fergie aims dig at Rafa over Club World Cup (Nov 23, 2012 11:07 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has wasted no time in hitting out at old foe and new interim Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez.

Mancini hopeful of Kompany recovery for Chelsea (Nov 23, 2012 11:02 GMT)
Roberto Mancini hopes Vincent Kompany can make a rapid recovery from a knee injury to captain Manchester City at Chelsea on Sunday.

No Chelsea apology for cleared ref Clattenburg (Nov 23, 2012 09:12 GMT)
Chelsea have suggested they will not be offering an apology to Mark Clattenburg after the referee was cleared of using racist language towards John Obi Mikel.

Benitez: Blues job easier than Liverpool (Nov 23, 2012 08:42 GMT)
Rafael Benitez believes the Chelsea job will be a breeze compared with the challenge he faced during his tenure at Liverpool.

Premier League Spotlight: He who laughs last (Nov 23, 2012 08:09 GMT)
In this week's Premier League Spotlight, James Dall looks at forever-changing Chelsea and AVB's recent travails

Lloris makes claim for starting spot (Nov 23, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Hugo Lloris has earned the praise of Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas after a string of fine saves salvaged Spurs a 0-0 draw against Lazio on Thursday.

Aguero: We will win the Premier League (Nov 23, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Sergio Aguero has backed Manchester City to successfully defend their Premier League title after the disappointment of Champions League elimination on Wednesday.

Wenger calls for fixture revolution (Nov 23, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has called for a revolution in the game, suggesting domestic leagues around the world should start in January and end in November.

Rodgers: Liverpool need time to succeed (Nov 22, 2012 23:33 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers has declared that short-term pain will lead to long-term gain at Liverpool and has praised the club's board for being prepared to give him time.

Referee conversations to be recorded (Nov 22, 2012 20:06 GMT)
Referees chief Mike Riley has confirmed Premier League plans to record all match officials' conversations during games in the wake of the Mark Clattenburg incident.

Chelsea's Benitez plays down Torres relevance (Nov 22, 2012 19:30 GMT)
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez has insisted he has not been hired by Blues owner Roman Abramovich merely to reignite the fire inside striker Fernando Torres and has claimed the £50m Spaniard has the perfect attitude to ensure he rediscovers h

Benitez to win over fans with trophies (Nov 22, 2012 18:44 GMT)
Rafael Benitez is confident he can bring trophies to Chelsea in the seven months he has in charge at the club - insisting that he will win over fans disillusioned by his appointment.

Villa's Alan Hutton signs for Forest on loan (Nov 22, 2012 17:48 GMT)
Aston Villa right-back Alan Hutton has joined Nottingham Forest on an emergency loan until January 1.

McDermott hails his relationship with Reading owner (Nov 22, 2012 17:46 GMT)
Reading manager Brian McDermott has insisted he has a good relationship with owner Anton Zingarevich despite recent rumours that the Russian was set to wield the axe.

Zabaleta: Hard to understand European exit (Nov 22, 2012 17:21 GMT)
Pablo Zabaleta has claimed it is hard to understand why Manchester City's squad of superstars have failed to reach the knockout stages of the Champions League for two successive seasons.

Wenger praises old adversary Ferguson (Nov 22, 2012 16:46 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has praised his great rival Sir Alex Ferguson ahead of the new statue set to be unveiled in his honour on Friday.

FA: Clattenburg will not face disciplinary action (Nov 22, 2012 16:33 GMT)
The Football Association has announced referee Mark Clattenburg will not face disciplinary action over a complaint of an alleged racist comment directed towards Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel.

Pardew: Nile Ranger not back in fold yet (Nov 22, 2012 16:18 GMT)
Alan Pardew has said striker Nile Ranger still has some way to go to get back into the Newcastle first team picture.

Wigan's Watson in line for February return (Nov 22, 2012 16:05 GMT)
Roberto Martinez hopes Wigan's injured midfielder Ben Watson could be back in action by the start of February.

Injured Egan returns to Sunderland (Nov 22, 2012 14:05 GMT)
Sunderland defender John Egan has returned to the club after suffering a suspected broken leg on loan at Bradford City.

Stoke boss Pulis praises striker Sidibe's courage (Nov 22, 2012 14:03 GMT)
Stoke manager Tony Pulis said striker has praised Mamady Sidibe for showing the courage to battle back from career-threatening injury problems.

Podolski finding form for Arsenal (Nov 22, 2012 13:24 GMT)
Arsenal striker Lukas Podolski has admitted he found it hard to adjust to the hectic demands of Premier League football after his move from Cologne last summer.

Bannan confident of Villa recovery (Nov 22, 2012 13:19 GMT)
Barry Bannan has insists Aston Villa have no fears of losing their Premier League status this season - despite their worst start to a league campaign for over 40 years.

Benitez plans Torres revival for Chelsea (Nov 22, 2012 11:53 GMT)
Rafael Benitez is confident he can bring out the best in Fernando Torres at Chelsea, after being named the club's new manager on Wednesday.

Gera: Long among the best strikers (Nov 22, 2012 11:23 GMT)
Zoltan Gera feels Shane Long does not get the credit he deserves at West Bromwich Albion and should be ranked as one of the top strikers in the Premier League.

Allardyce 'would like to see Beckham at West Ham' (Nov 22, 2012 11:17 GMT)
Sam Allardyce has revealed he would welcome David Beckham at West Ham as the former England captain plots his next move.

Mourinho backs Chelsea boss Benitez (Nov 22, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Roberto Di Matteo has spoken of his pride at managing Chelsea and insists he has no ill feelings towards the club after being sacked af

Di Matteo reveals pride in Chelsea term (Nov 22, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Roberto Di Matteo has spoken of his pride at managing Chelsea and insists he has no ill feelings towards the club after being sacked af

Kompany a doubt for Chelsea clash (Nov 22, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Vincent Kompany could miss Manchester City's Premier League trip to Chelsea on Sunday after suffering a knee injury in his side's Champions League draw with Real Madri

Williams: 'I wanted to knock Luis Suarez out' (Nov 22, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Swansea defender Ashley Williams is facing disciplinary action from the Football Association after comments in his new book saying he wanted to hit Luis Suarez.

Manager profile: Roberto Di Matteo (Nov 22, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Jon Carter looks at Roberto Di Matteo's coaching history.

Manager Profile: Rafael Benitez (Nov 22, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Rafael Benitez made his name at Liverpool and Valencia, but has now turned attentions to Chelsea. Jon Carter profiles him.

Chelsea appoint Rafa Benitez new boss (Nov 21, 2012 19:32 GMT)
Chelsea have confirmed that former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has been appointed as their new manager, following the sacking of Roberto Di Matteo on Wednesday morning.

Rafa Benitez closes in on Chelsea job (Nov 21, 2012 17:39 GMT)
Rafa Benitez is in advanced negotiations to succeed Roberto Di Matteo as Chelsea manager, ESPN can reveal.

Zoltan Gera happy to fight for Albion place (Nov 21, 2012 15:14 GMT)
Zoltan Gera has accepted that he will continue to be one of the occasional fall guys in Steve Clarke's rotation policy at West Bromwich Albion.

Hughes hangs on at QPR (Nov 21, 2012 14:45 GMT)
QPR have given the clearest indication yet that Mark Hughes will be in charge for their away game at Manchester United by announcing that the under-fire manager will hold a Friday media conference.

Distin: Gibson return a big boost (Nov 21, 2012 13:30 GMT)
Sylvain Distin believes that Darron Gibson's return from injury is just the lift Everton need as they try to revive their push for Europe.

Rafa Benitez interested in Chelsea job (Nov 21, 2012 13:08 GMT)
Rafa Benitez has declared an interest in Chelsea's vacant managerial post.

Villa boss Paul Lambert gets touchline ban (Nov 21, 2012 11:49 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has been hit with a one-game touchline ban and an £8,000 fine after he was charged with using "language and/or behaviour amounting to improper conduct" as his side crashed 5-0 at Manchester City.

Lambert: Bent must show his worth (Nov 21, 2012 11:18 GMT)
Paul Lambert is not actively looking to sell Darren Bent in the January transfer window - but has warned the England striker he will have to show more desire and commitment if he wants to win back his place at Aston Villa.

Zamora set for three months out (Nov 21, 2012 10:28 GMT)
Queens Park Rangers have confirmed that Bobby Zamora is facing three months on the sidelines as he is to undergo a hip operation.

Chelsea axes Di Matteo after loss (Nov 21, 2012 09:56 GMT)
Chelsea fired coach Roberto Di Matteo on Wednesday, one day after another loss in the Champions League left the defending champions on the brink of elimination.

Tevez now happy at City (Nov 21, 2012 09:45 GMT)
Carlos Tevez has said he is happy at Manchester City after changing his approach to life and becoming more grateful for what he has got.

Chelsea confirm Di Matteo departure (Nov 21, 2012 09:04 GMT)
Chelsea have announced that manager Roberto Di Matteo has parted company with the club.

FA interviews Blues players over Clattenburg (Nov 21, 2012 08:51 GMT)
Chelsea players including Ashley Cole have been interviewed by the Football Association as part of its investigation into the club's allegation that referee Mark Clattenburg used "inappropriate language" towards John Obi Mikel.

Chelsea could turn to Rafa Benitez - reports (Nov 21, 2012 08:49 GMT)
Chelsea could make an approach for Rafa Benitez after Roberto Di Matteo's exit following their Champions League defeat at Juventus.

West Ham eye deal for David Beckham (Nov 21, 2012 08:00 GMT)
West Ham United co-owner David Gold believes it would be a "fantastic statement" if the Hammers managed to secure the signature of David Beckham.

Real Madrid's European dynasty (Nov 21, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Real Madrid's illustrious European history has had its ups and downs, but the records say it all, writes Miguel Delaney.

Arsenal legend Henry set to rejoin Gunners (Nov 21, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed he is considering another loan deal to bring Gunners legend Thierry Henry back to the club for a third spell in January.

Senegal insist Cisse row is 'closed' (Nov 20, 2012 17:20 GMT)
The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) have described the situation involving striker Papiss Demba Cissé as a 'closed matter'.

Mertesacker: I've found my feet in England (Nov 20, 2012 16:38 GMT)
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker has said he struggled to cope with the physical demands of the Premier League following his arrival at the end of the summer 2011 transfer window.

Everton hope for Barkley loan boost (Nov 20, 2012 15:48 GMT)
Everton manager David Moyes hopes Ross Barkley can follow Leon Osman's example and prove himself at the top level after spending time on loan at a Football League club.

Sunderland outcast interests Augsburg (Nov 20, 2012 15:22 GMT)
German side Augsburg are reportedly interested in bringing Sunderland's South Korean striker Ji Dong-Won to the club on loan.

Pacheco looks to Suso for inspiration (Nov 20, 2012 15:17 GMT)
Dani Pacheco has vowed to propel himself into Liverpool's first team by using his close friend Suso as an inspiration.

Owen on verge of Stoke return (Nov 20, 2012 14:04 GMT)
Michael Owen is determined to return to training this week and make up for lost time at Stoke City by proving that he can still make an impact in the Premier League.

Winger Downing could rejoin Boro on loan (Nov 20, 2012 13:10 GMT)
Liverpool winger Stewart Downing could be set to go back to his former club Middlesbrough on loan, reports say.

Boaz Myhill wants to carry on impressing (Nov 20, 2012 11:01 GMT)
Goalkeeper Boaz Myhill says all he can do is continue trying to impress manager Steve Clarke after playing a starring role in the weekend's 2-1 win over Chelsea at the Hawthorns.

Dempsey named US soccer Athlete of the Year (Nov 20, 2012 10:51 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur and USA forward Clint Dempsey has been named US Soccer's Male Athlete of the Year for a third time.

Cahill eyes Everton return on loan (Nov 20, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Former Everton midfielder Tim Cahill is keen to return to Goodison Park on loan during the Major League Soccer off-season.

Hughes survives QPR 'crisis talks' (Nov 20, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Mark Hughes remains QPR's manager, despite rumours suggesting he had been sacked after meeting with the club's chief executive on Monday.

Allardyce backs Carroll to score goals (Nov 20, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Sam Allardyce has defended Andy Carroll's striking abilities after the 23-year-old again failed to find the net in West Ham's 1-1 draw with Stoke City on Monday.

Cahill defends under-fire Di Matteo (Nov 20, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill has leapt to the defence of manager Roberto Di Matteo, amid growing speculation that the Italian's future as Blues boss is under threat.

Aguero using past to buoy future (Nov 20, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Sergio Aguero is still buzzing from his title-winning goal, but he has turned his focus to 2013, writes Miguel Delaney.

Villa owners to boost Lambert's transfer options (Nov 20, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Paul Lambert has met with American owner Randy Lerner to formulate a January transfer window plan of action to help Aston Villa's fight against relegation.

Hart named one of world's best goalkeepers (Nov 20, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Joe Hart has been nominated as one of the world's five best goalkeepers and is in the running to be named the best in the world.

Odemwingie: Chelsea win was our 'best yet' (Nov 19, 2012 23:59 GMT)
Peter Odemwingie has hailed West Bromwich Albion's victory over Chelsea as the best so far of what is turning into a memorable season at The Hawthorns.

Cahill: Chelsea players 'all behind' Di Matteo (Nov 19, 2012 21:37 GMT)
Gary Cahill on Monday night insisted Chelsea's players were "all behind" Roberto Di Matteo and claimed their dressing-room bust-up at West Brom had been a good thing.

Ward-Prowse commits future to Saints (Nov 19, 2012 20:31 GMT)
James Ward-Prowse has been rewarded with a new five-year contract after breaking into Southampton's starting line-up this season.

Man U's Kagawa to miss another four weeks (Nov 19, 2012 20:23 GMT)
Shinji Kagawa faces at least another four weeks on the sidelines, Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed Monday.

Kagawa lay-off longer than expected (Nov 19, 2012 20:11 GMT)
Shinji Kagawa is set for an extended absence from the Manchester United first-team, Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed.

Southampton's Ward-Prowse signs 5-year deal (Nov 19, 2012 19:24 GMT)
Southampton rising star James Ward-Prowse has signed a new five-year contract, the Barclays Premier League club announced Monday evening.

Hughes keen on capturing Genoa defender (Nov 19, 2012 18:45 GMT)
Mark Hughes is considering a January transfer move for Andreas Granqvist in an attempt to haul Queens Park Rangers out of relegation trouble.

Clattenburg to miss fourth round of games (Nov 19, 2012 17:38 GMT)
Mark Clattenburg will sit out a fourth weekend of Premier League games as he awaits the Football Association's decision on claims from Chelsea that he used inappropriate language towards John Obi Mikel.

QPR's Cisse invites Twitter fan for 'chat' (Nov 19, 2012 16:42 GMT)
QPR striker Djibril Cisse invited a fan to the training ground to "have a chat big man" after his performance against Southampton was criticised on Twitter.

QPR must stay positive, says Hoilett (Nov 19, 2012 16:01 GMT)
Junior Hoilett has revealed that QPR manager Mark Hughes was absolutely furious with his players at half-time of the club's match at home to Southampton on Saturday.

Premier Showdown - Nov 17-19 (Nov 19, 2012 15:59 GMT)
Take on Dale Johnson and Tommy Smyth in our predictions game.

Reading chief denies McDermott exit talk (Nov 19, 2012 15:43 GMT)
Reading owner Anton Zingarevich has denied claims that Brian McDermott was set for the sack, with Dick Advocaat being brought in as his successor.

Szczesny: Arsenal have belief back (Nov 19, 2012 15:35 GMT)
Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has claimed the cloud of despair that had been hanging over the Gunners dressing room during the last month has now gone, following Saturday's 5-2 win against Tottenham.

Luiz confirms Chelsea dressing-room row (Nov 19, 2012 15:29 GMT)
Chelsea defender David Luiz has confirmed that voices were raised in the Blues' dressing room after their 2-1 defeat against West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns made it four Premier League games without a victory.

Watson injury not as bad as first feared (Nov 19, 2012 15:14 GMT)
Wigan midfielder Ben Watson could return to training early in the New Year after scans revealed his broken leg does not require surgery.

Arsenal says Walcott won't be sold in January (Nov 19, 2012 14:27 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger appears ready to risk losing Theo Walcott for nothing next summer after declaring the England star will not be sold in the January transfer window.

Liverpool chairman insists Suarez staying put (Nov 19, 2012 14:13 GMT)
Chairman Tom Werner insists Liverpool have no intention of selling Luis Suarez.

Fletcher pleased to get back in the goals (Nov 19, 2012 13:58 GMT)
Sunderland striker Steven Fletcher has spoken of his relief at ending his goal drought during the 3-1 win over Fulham on Sunday.

Hitzlsperger calls for quick Everton recovery (Nov 19, 2012 13:31 GMT)
Everton midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger has warned that the club's defeat at Reading must act as a wake-up call if they are to sustain their challenge for Champions League football.

Everton recall Barkley from Sheffield Wednesday (Nov 19, 2012 13:30 GMT)
Everton have recalled midfielder Ross Barkley from his loan spell at Sheffield Wednesday.

Yohan Cabaye could be out until January (Nov 19, 2012 12:43 GMT)
Newcastle United have been dealt a blow with the news that midfielder Yohan Cabaye could be out of action until January with a groin problem.

Police investigate McClean death threat (Nov 19, 2012 12:40 GMT)
Police have confirmed they are investigating claims that Sunderland winger James McClean received death threats after deciding not to wear a Remembrance Day on his shirt at Everton last weekend.

First Ade for Arsenal (Nov 19, 2012 12:05 GMT)
This week, The Fifth Official takes aim at red mist merchant Emmanuel Adebayor and Mark Hughes.

Barcelona dismiss claims of Man City swoop (Nov 19, 2012 11:28 GMT)
Barcelona sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta has dismissed stories that Manchester City's new ex-Barca directors will raid their former club for players and technical staff.

Werner vows to keep Suarez (Nov 19, 2012 11:11 GMT)
Liverpool chairman Tom Werner has joined manager Brendan Rodgers in insisting that Luis Suarez will be staying at Anfield.

Frimpong signs for Charlton on loan (Nov 19, 2012 11:08 GMT)
Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong has signed for Charlton Athletic on loan until January 1.

Allardyce defends style of West Ham, Stoke (Nov 19, 2012 10:40 GMT)
West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce has defended the playing style of his own team and Stoke City as the two sides prepare to go head to head at Upton Park on Monday night.

Jol defends 'nice boy' Hangeland (Nov 19, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Martin Jol has thrown his support behind Brede Hangeland after the defender was dismissed in the first half of Fulham's 3-1 loss to Sunderland on Sunday.

Hughes: I'm the right man for the QPR job (Nov 19, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Mark Hughes has encouraged QPR to promote 'stability' and keep him in charge for the rest of the season after Saturday's loss to Southampton heaped more pressure on the club to look for a new manager.

Villas-Boas confident of Spurs resurgence (Nov 19, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Andre Villas-Boas is confident Tottenham can get their season back on track following their third consecutive Premier League defeat on Saturday.

Wenger unwilling to sell Walcott in January (Nov 19, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has put his reputation on the line by claiming contract rebel Theo Walcott will not be sold in January, even if he refuses to sign a new deal with the Gunners.

Torres set to be benched for UCL clash (Nov 19, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has hinted he is ready to drop misfiring striker Fernando Torres for Tuesday night's crucial Champions League game against Juventus in Turin.

Gibson eyes comeback, Neville ruled out (Nov 19, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Everton midfielder Darron Gibson has stepped up his comeback from a long-term thigh injury by playing his first competitive game for more than two months.

Di Matteo: Defence must improve (Nov 19, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Roberto Di Matteo is threatening to become a present-day Chelsea tinker man by changing the emphasis of his misfiring side.

Team of the Week (Nov 18, 2012 21:43 GMT)
Norwich and Arsenal players flood our Team of the Week, but who else made the cut?

A turning point for Sunderland? (Nov 18, 2012 21:03 GMT)
Sunderland's victory against Fulham could prove a pivotal moment in their season, says Miguel Delaney.

McClean gets death threats after poppy protest (Nov 18, 2012 20:32 GMT)
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill says Irish winger James McClean has received death threats after refusing to wear an embroidered poppy on his shirt for a Premier League match.

Carragher: Reds can finish in top four (Nov 18, 2012 20:21 GMT)
Jamie Carragher insists Liverpool are still in the race to qualify for next season's Champions League, despite the Reds' difficult start to the current campaign.

O'Neill: McClean received death threats (Nov 18, 2012 20:04 GMT)
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill has defended James McClean after the player was subjected to isolated boos around Craven Cottage during the club's 3-1 win at Fulham on Sunday.

Bendtner would consider a move to Spurs (Nov 18, 2012 13:50 GMT)
Nicklas Bendtner has admitted he would consider a move to Spurs, if he leaves rivals Arsenal in the summer.

Hughton relishing Premier League challenge (Nov 18, 2012 13:31 GMT)
Norwich manager Chris Hughton admits managing in the Premier League is a tough business but says it is all worth it when his side produces a result like the 1-0 win against Manchester United on Saturday.

Sterling praying for speedy Watson recovery (Nov 18, 2012 12:26 GMT)
Liverpool teenager Raheem Sterling has expressed his sympathy for Ben Watson after the Wigan Athletic midfielder sustained a broken leg during a collision between the pair at Anfield on Saturday.

Ferguson: Ronaldo is 'unbuyable' (Nov 18, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson believes former Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo is now "unbuyable", but admits he maintains hope he will one day return to Old Trafford.

QPR chief vents frustration after latest loss (Nov 18, 2012 08:00 GMT)
QPR owner Tony Fernandes has apologised to the club's fans as their dismal start to the season continued with a 3-1 loss to Southampton.

Adebayor apologises for sending-off (Nov 18, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Emmanuel Adebayor says he was left "devastated" after being sent-off against Arsenal as Tottenham went down 5-2 in the North London derby.

West Ham boss interested in Anelka move (Nov 18, 2012 08:00 GMT)
West Ham could make a move for Shanghai Shenhua striker Nicolas Anelka during the January transfer window, manager Sam Allardyve has revealed.

Delaney: Comeback magic fails United (Nov 17, 2012 21:55 GMT)
Miguel Delaney on a day when Manchester United's comeback magic deserted them at Norwich.

Watson breaks leg during Liverpool defeat (Nov 17, 2012 20:54 GMT)
Wigan midfielder Ben Watson suffered a broken leg during his side's 3-0 defeat to Liverpool on Saturday.

Boot Room: Arsenal vs. Tottenham (Nov 17, 2012 20:42 GMT)
The Boot Room

Heneage: Newcastle paying for lack of investment (Nov 17, 2012 20:30 GMT)
Newcastle's 2-1 loss to Swansea demonstrated that the club are paying for a lack of investment, writes Kristan Heneage.

Norwich upsets Manchester United (Nov 17, 2012 19:43 GMT)
Norwich continued their revival with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Manchester United at Carrow Road, as Sir Alex Ferguson's men blew the chance to go back top of the Barclays Premier League table.

Jolly: Suarez reiterates his value to Liverpool (Nov 17, 2012 19:11 GMT)
Richard Jolly feels Luis Suarez is emerging as a candidate for Footballer of the Year after another fine showing against Wigan.

Knee op rules Everton's Neville out for two months (Nov 17, 2012 18:07 GMT)
Everton captain Phil Neville could be sidelined for up to two months after undergoing a knee operation.

West Brom stuns Blues, old boss Di Matteo (Nov 17, 2012 17:14 GMT)
West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie made it a miserable return to the Hawthorns for Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo with a second-half winner to stun the Champions League holders 2-1 on Saturday.

Prem: United and Chelsea lose, QPR stranded (Nov 17, 2012 17:09 GMT)
A rampant Manchester City moved to the top of the Premier League after Chelsea and Manchester United lost to West Brom and Norwich respectively on Saturday, as QPR were left stranded at the bottom of the table by the same margin after they lost an ea

Man City rolls in 5-0 rout; Liverpool whips Wigan (Nov 17, 2012 17:07 GMT)
Manchester City moved into the top spot in the Premier League with a 5-0 win over Aston Villa on Saturday, ahead of Manchester United's late kick-off against Norwich.

Brewin: A North London derby of chaos and crisis (Nov 17, 2012 16:27 GMT)
John Brewin witnessed a North London derby of chaos and crisis as Villas-Boas opened himself up for scrutiny after a 5-2 loss.

Cisse blocked from playing for Newcastle (Nov 17, 2012 15:20 GMT)
Papiss Cisse may quit as captain of Senegal after the country's Football Federation blocked him from playing for Newcastle in Saturday's game against Swansea.

Arsenal crushes 10-man Tottenham (Nov 17, 2012 14:53 GMT)
A moment of madness from Emmanuel Adebayor sparked a spectacular Tottenham collapse as Arsenal romped to a 5-2 victory in Saturday's entertaining north London derby at the Emirates Stadium.

Di Matteo fighting to keep Lampard, Cole (Nov 17, 2012 11:54 GMT)
Roberto Di Matteo claims he is doing "everything he can" to keep Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole at Chelsea.

MatchDay LIVE - Goals, updates and chat (Nov 17, 2012 08:00 GMT)
MatchDay LIVE - November 17

Di Matteo confirms Chelsea's interest in Falcao (Nov 17, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Roberto Di Matteo admits Chelsea are interested in signing Radamel Falcao, with the manager revealing his admiration for the Atletico Madrid striker.

Wenger concerned by Diaby fitness woe (Nov 17, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has issued an alarming fitness update on midfielder Abou Diaby after admitting the midfielder's body is struggling to cope with the demands of playing Premier League football.

Delaney: AVB aware of derby day pressures (Nov 17, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Miguel Delaney previews a North London derby which Arsenal and Spurs are desperate to win for more than just local pride

AVB: Arsenal fans should be careful what they wish for (Nov 17, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Andre Villas-Boas may be trying to beat Arsene Wenger in the North London derby on Saturday but that doesn't mean he can't back him.

Mancini: Mario Balotelli needs to work harder (Nov 17, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Roberto Mancini has revealed that Mario Balotelli was dropped for Manchester City's game against Tottenham because of his attitude in training.

Baggies boss relishing Chelsea reunion (Nov 17, 2012 00:51 GMT)
West Bromwich Albion head coach Steve Clarke has preceded his latest reunion with Chelsea by admitting he gave up a job for life at Stamford Bridge to pursue his managerial ambitions.

Wenger ready to replace Walcott with 'big name' (Nov 16, 2012 22:57 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has warned Theo Walcott that he will be 'replaced with another big name' unless he signs a new contract with the club in the next six weeks.

Arsenal, Spurs warn 'antisocial' fans (Nov 16, 2012 20:53 GMT)
Arsenal and Tottenham have issued a joint statement warning supporters that antisocial behavior during Sunday's north London derby will not be tolerated.

Liverpool communications director Chang departs (Nov 16, 2012 20:10 GMT)
Liverpool director of communications Jen Chang has left the club after less than six months in his post.

No striker wants 'super sub' label (Nov 16, 2012 18:46 GMT)
Kevin Keegan says Javier Hernandez will be desperate to prove himself from the start for Man Utd at Norwich.

Fergie promises Welbeck central role (Nov 16, 2012 18:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson claims Danny Welbeck's best form this season has been for England, rather than Manchester United.

Ben Arfa: Home form key to Newcastle success (Nov 16, 2012 16:39 GMT)
Hatem Ben Arfa has warned his Newcastle team-mates they won't match last season's top five finish in the Premier League unless they rediscover their home form.

O'Neill: McClean rotation for his own benefit (Nov 16, 2012 16:37 GMT)
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill admits his recent rotating of James McClean to the substitutes' bench is for the player's own good.

Saha waiting in wings for Fulham clash (Nov 16, 2012 16:30 GMT)
Sunderland striker Louis Saha says he is ready to take his chance against former club Fulham, should injury rule out Black Cats top scorer Steven Fletcher.

Everton interested in Molde defender Forren (Nov 16, 2012 15:29 GMT)
Everton manager David Moyes is ready to compete with Fulham for Molde's centre back Vegard Forren in January.

FA Clattenburg decision due next week (Nov 16, 2012 14:53 GMT)
Referee Mark Clattenburg will have to wait until next week to discover the outcome of the FA investigation into a Chelsea complaint against him.

Ferguson: Comebacks a credit to club (Nov 16, 2012 13:43 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson believes Manchester United's capacity to launch comebacks "is credit to the character of the club" but accepts there are improvements to be made defensively.

Moyes still enjoying life at Goodison Park (Nov 16, 2012 13:29 GMT)
David Moyes insists the Everton manager's job excites him as much as ever but he will not be drawn on when he will sign a new contract.

Terry out for three weeks (Nov 16, 2012 13:27 GMT)
Roberto Di Matteo has revealed Chelsea captain John Terry could return to action in only three weeks.

Liverpool ready to offload Downing (Nov 16, 2012 13:06 GMT)
Stewart Downing has been told he can leave Liverpool in January as manager Brendan Rodgers seeks to raise money to add to his squad.

Nzonzi has international dilemma (Nov 16, 2012 13:00 GMT)
Steven Nzonzi is still undecided as to whether to represent The Democratic Republic of Congo at the Africa Cup of Nations, or to wait to see if he can break into the French national side.

Mancini wants Dzeko to score goals from the start (Nov 16, 2012 12:04 GMT)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has urged striker Edin Dzeko to show the same scoring form from the bench when he starts matches for the club.

Wenger has no regrets over Ibrahimovic (Nov 16, 2012 11:35 GMT)
Arsene Wenger says he does not regret the decision to ask Zlatan Ibrahimovic to undergo a trial with Arsenal despite missing out on one of the world's finest strikers.

Mancini denies City are interested in Suarez (Nov 16, 2012 11:12 GMT)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini denied the club are trying to buy Liverpool striker Luis Suarez after bizarrely emerging for his press conference wearing a mask bearing the face of his assistant David Platt.

Rooney doubtful for Norwich clash (Nov 16, 2012 11:07 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed Wayne Rooney is a doubt for Manchester United's game at Norwich but said he expects Robin van Persie to be available.

Wenger: Derbies vital for top-four hopes (Nov 16, 2012 10:51 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes the results of this season's north London derbies against Tottenham will be crucial in the race to secure a top-four finish in the Premier League.

Fernandes: No issue with QPR fans (Nov 16, 2012 10:11 GMT)

Lambert defends Benteke over Arsenal story (Nov 16, 2012 09:18 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has jumped to the defence of Christian Benteke and assured the club's fans the Belgium international has no desire to leave after he was quoted expressing his desire to join Arsenal.

Bassong: Norwich don't fear Man Utd (Nov 16, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Sebastien Bassong has accused many Premier League sides of being 'scared' to play Manchester United and the defender insists Norwich will not take the same approach this weekend.

Wilshere: I have not reached my best yet (Nov 16, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Jack Wilshere has sent a warning to other sides in the Premier League by insisting he has not fully recovered from injury just yet.

Wayne Rooney targets Bobby Charlton's records (Nov 16, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Wayne Rooney has set himself the ultimate challenge by aiming to emulate the feats of Manchester United and England legend Sir Bobby Charlton.

Robbie Keane wants Premier League stint (Nov 16, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane is eyeing up a return to the Premier League in January, but he is not planning on a permanent walk out from LA Galaxy.

Stephen Ireland eyes international return (Nov 16, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Stephen Ireland is ready to make a sensational international comeback and has urged Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni to recall him to his squad.

Adebayor motivated (Nov 16, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas has admitted that he plays on Emmanuel Adebayor's history with past clubs in order to motivate the striker, and he is hoping for a similar effect against Arsenal in Saturday's North London derby.

Clarke prepares to face old friend Di Matteo (Nov 16, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Steve Clarke has admitted that he would never have imagined that Roberto Di Matteo would become a manager.

Premier League set for financial fair play (Nov 16, 2012 08:00 GMT)
The Premier League has moved a step closer to introducing UEFA's Financial Fair Play rules after representatives from every club met in London on Thursday.

Premier League Spotlight: Actions speak louder than words (Nov 16, 2012 08:00 GMT)
In this week's Premier League Spotlight, James Dall looks at the worlds of super subs and North London dissatisfaction.

Hughton aware of relegation repercussions (Nov 15, 2012 23:41 GMT)
In an exclusive interview with ESPN, Chris Hughton says keeping Norwich up would be the finest achievement of his career.

Adkins: Futures not resting on QPR game (Nov 15, 2012 22:54 GMT)
Southampton manager Nigel Adkins does not believe defeat against QPR will lead to his sacking, and feels the same is true for opposite number Mark Hughes.

Villas-Boas: Prem ruled by 'big three' (Nov 15, 2012 22:16 GMT)
After an era of 'big fours' and 'Champions League sixes', Andre Villas-Boas believes that the new elite in the Premier League only comprises three teams: Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea.

Suarez reiterates Liverpool commitment (Nov 15, 2012 21:08 GMT)
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez insists his future lies at Anfield in the wake of speculation linking him with a move to Manchester City.

Chelsea deal for Wallace 'almost certain' (Nov 15, 2012 19:55 GMT)
The agent of Fluminense defender Wallace says he is expecting his client to complete a move to Chelsea.

Gazidis: Arsenal will compete with world's best (Nov 15, 2012 18:56 GMT)
Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis claims the Gunners will soon boast "an outstanding platform to compete with any club in the world", in response to criticism from the club's supporters.

AVB aware of derby importance (Nov 15, 2012 18:30 GMT)
Andre Villas-Boas has joked that Daniel Levy is putting him under pressure to win Saturday's North London derby against Arsenal, but also insisted he is well aware of the importance of fixture beyond his team's form.

Clarke: I could have become Chelsea boss (Nov 15, 2012 18:20 GMT)
West Brom boss Steve Clarke says there's a chance he could have been in the Chelsea hotseat instead of Roberto Di Matteo if hadn't left Stamford Bridge in 2008, as he prepares to welcome his former Blues team-mate to The Hawthorns.

Ferdinand: Football about medals, not money (Nov 15, 2012 17:42 GMT)
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand says his career will be defined by the trophies he has won, not the money he has made.

Rodgers: Reina back in contention (Nov 15, 2012 16:00 GMT)
Pepe Reina is on course to make his Liverpool return on Saturday after giving up a spot in the Spain squad to focus on fighting for his place at Anfield.

Sterling expected to commit to Liverpool (Nov 15, 2012 15:47 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers is confident that Raheem Sterling will sign a new Liverpool contract soon, insisting that the player and his family see his future at Anfield.

Toon interested in Marseille's Remy - reports (Nov 15, 2012 15:35 GMT)
Newcastle want to tempt Marseille into selling striker Loic Remy by using midfielder Sylvain Marveaux as a makeweight, according to reports.

Senegal row could rule out Cisse (Nov 15, 2012 15:25 GMT)
Newcastle may not be allowed to field striker Papiss Cisse against Swansea on Saturday because of a row with Senegal's football federation.

Wickham in line for loan move (Nov 15, 2012 14:47 GMT)
Sunderland's Connor Wickham is being targeted for a loan move by several Championship clubs as the striker looks to get some much-needed playing time.

Martinez stayed because of Whelan (Nov 15, 2012 14:16 GMT)
Roberto Martinez has revealed that he was persuaded to stay at Wigan in the summer after hearing chairman Dave Whelan's vision for the future of the club.

Suarez is going nowhere, says Rodgers (Nov 15, 2012 13:23 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers has responded to reports linking Liverpool striker Luis Suarez with a move to Manchester City by insisting the Uruguayan is staying at Anfield.

Spurs wait on Lennon, Dembele out of derby (Nov 15, 2012 12:25 GMT)
Tottenham will be without the services of midfielder Moussa Dembele for the North London derby against Arsenal, but Aaron Lennon could be available after positive news on his hamstring injury.

Etherington to fight for Stoke spot (Nov 15, 2012 12:18 GMT)
Matthew Etherington is determined to prove to manager Tony Pulis he still has a future at Stoke City after a frustrating start to the season.

Hammers looking into Savio Nsereko deal (Nov 15, 2012 10:51 GMT)
West Ham United are investigating the signing of Savio Nsereko, according to the club's vice-chairman Karren Brady.

Luiz hopes Chelsea can sign Radamel Falcao (Nov 15, 2012 09:42 GMT)
David Luiz expressed his hope that Radamel Falcao joins Chelsea after Brazil's 1-1 draw with Colombia in New Jersey.

Lloris: I must stay professional (Nov 15, 2012 09:35 GMT)
France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris described his start to life at Tottenham as a "difficult" following Les Bleus' 2-1 win over Italy in Wednesday's international friendly.

City dismiss talk of bid for Liverpool star Suarez (Nov 15, 2012 08:40 GMT)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is hoping to prise striker Luis Suarez away from Liverpool in the January transfer window, according to widespread reports.

Evra: United have always been better than City (Nov 15, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Patrice Evra has begun the war of words ahead of next month's Manchester derby by denying United have ever been threatened by City.

Fellaini: I am not ready to leave Everton (Nov 15, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Marouane Fellaini has fended off interest from a number of clubs by insisting he is not ready to end his Everton career just yet.

Cech eager to move on from Clattenburg case (Nov 15, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Petr Cech has spoken of his frustration at the prolonged case involving Chelsea and Mark Clattenburg following allegations of "inappropriate comments" from the referee.

Cantona open to Manchester United return (Nov 15, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Manchester United legend Eric Cantona has told ESPN that he would relish the chance to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson as the next Old Trafford chief.

Wigan rise above expectations (Nov 15, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Miguel Delaney sits down with Roberto Martinez to talk about Wigan's desire to rise above expectations.

Wilshere backs manager Wenger's transfer policy (Nov 14, 2012 18:29 GMT)
Jack Wilshere has praised Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger's work in the transfer market despite the club's disappointing start to the season.

Three charged in Spurs' Olympic spy claim (Nov 14, 2012 18:04 GMT)
Three people have been charge over allegations that Tottenham spied on Olympic officials during a their bid to take over the Olympic Stadium in London.

Flores in contention for Swans return (Nov 14, 2012 16:45 GMT)
Chico Flores is in contention to return for Swansea in time for Saturday's Premier League game against Newcastle.

Torres learns from 'difficult situation' at Chelsea (Nov 14, 2012 16:34 GMT)
Fernando Torres believes he has benefitted from what he describes as the "difficult situation" he has encountered since his £50 million move to Chelsea, and is enjoying the team spirit at Stamford Bridge.

Johnson says Cattermole is a great leader (Nov 14, 2012 15:25 GMT)
Adam Johnson has insisted his Sunderland team-mate Lee Cattermole deserves to be captain of the club.

Cabaye calls for improvement (Nov 14, 2012 15:07 GMT)
Yohan Cabaye has admitted that Newcastle's performances must improve if they are to challenge in the top half of the Premier League this season.

Man United announce reduced gross debt (Nov 14, 2012 14:03 GMT)
Manchester United have announced they have reduced their gross debt to £359.7 million, according to a release of their results for the first financial quarter.

West Brom keeper Myhill accepts bench role (Nov 14, 2012 13:39 GMT)
West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Boaz Myhill is preparing to face Chelsea at The Hawthorns on Saturday knowing that even a heroic performance is unlikely to nail down a regular place.

Pogrebnyak talks up Reading move for Arshavin (Nov 14, 2012 12:46 GMT)
Pavel Pogrebnyak has urged Russia team-mate Andrey Arshavin to join him at Reading.

Jones frustrated with fringe role (Nov 14, 2012 12:41 GMT)
Kenwyne Jones is growing frustrated at being a bit-part player at Stoke City and will be forced to assess his options in the January transfer window.

Kolarov reveals Man City marking chaos (Nov 14, 2012 11:09 GMT)
Aleksandar Kolarov has claimed that "nobody knows who to mark" at set-pieces in Manchester City's controversial zonal-marking system but the defender believes that Roberto Mancini's side have what it takes to go through the season unbeaten.

Everton handed Mirallas injury boost (Nov 14, 2012 10:34 GMT)
Everton striker Kevin Mirallas is likely to return to action within 10 days after scans revealed a hamstring injury was not as bad as first feared.

Vitesse's Bony keen on Blues move (Nov 14, 2012 08:40 GMT)
Vitesse striker Wilfried Bony has welcomed speculation Chelsea could make a move for his services in the January transfer window.

Absence makes the heart grow fonder (Nov 14, 2012 08:13 GMT)
Norman Hubbard on the Premier League clubs who are currently pining for former players.

Tottenham confident ahead of derby clash (Nov 14, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Tottenham assistant manager Steffen Freund has claimed his side are ready to end Arsenal's 15-year run as Champions League regulars, as the countdown continues to Saturday's North London derby.

Taking a gamble on Guardiola (Nov 14, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Kevin Palmer wonders if it might be a gamble to appoint Pep Guardiola as he is possibly a one trick pony.

Barton keen to see out career with Marseille (Nov 13, 2012 20:05 GMT)
Joey Barton has said he would like to see out his career at current club Olympique Marseille.

Wilshere getting closer to best form (Nov 13, 2012 18:43 GMT)
Jack Wilshere has exceeded his own expectations on his return to the Arsenal first XI, but admits he is still some way short of full sharpness after coming back from a 17-month injury lay-off.

Stoke plan to expand Britannia Stadium (Nov 13, 2012 17:24 GMT)
Stoke City have announced that they are considering expanding the Britannia Stadium.

Kacaniklic happy with decision to join Fulham (Nov 13, 2012 17:20 GMT)
Alex Kacaniklic says he was right to leave Liverpool for Fulham at the start of the Roy Hodgson era at Anfield, with his recent run of games and goal in the 3-3 draw at Arsenal vindicating his decision.

Cattermole could return to face Fulham (Nov 13, 2012 15:44 GMT)
Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole is likely to be available for the trip to Fulham on Saturday after a scan on his injured knee showed that he has not suffered ligament damage.

Fulham could move for defender Forren (Nov 13, 2012 15:44 GMT)
Fulham could make a move for defender Vegard Forren after his Norway international team-mate Brede Hangeland recommended him to manager Martin Jol.

Gourlay wants Chelsea's football to do the talking (Nov 13, 2012 15:29 GMT)
Chelsea's chief executive Ron Gourlay has said that the talents of Juan Mata, Eden Hazard and Oscar can help improve the image of the club.

Liverpool interested in Anzhi's Traore (Nov 13, 2012 15:03 GMT)
Liverpool and Udinese are interested in signing Anzhi Makhachkala striker Lacina Traore, according to the player's agent Dmitry Selyuk.

Chelsea chairman defends Clattenburg complaint (Nov 13, 2012 13:54 GMT)
Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck has defended the club's decision to report referee Mark Clattenburg to the FA for allegedly making a racist comment to John Obi Mikel.

Hart: City a team of a winners (Nov 13, 2012 13:43 GMT)
Joe Hart has declared that he and his Manchester City team-mates possess a winning mentality after their latest comeback victory.

Goal-shy Stoke could turn to Cameron Jerome (Nov 13, 2012 13:36 GMT)
Stoke manager Tony Pulis could hand Cameron Jerome the opportunity to solve his side's goalscoring problem after turning down Leeds United's bid to take the striker on loan.

Frimpong committed to Arsenal but may seal loan (Nov 13, 2012 12:44 GMT)
Emmanuel Frimpong has rejected rumours that he could leave Arsenal on a permanent basis but has said he is hopeful of securing a loan deal in the short-term.

Weimann: United loss will inspire Villa response (Nov 13, 2012 12:23 GMT)
Andreas Weimann believes last week's heartbreaking defeat to Manchester United has strengthened Aston Villa's resolve to become the first Premier League side to beat Manchester City this season.

Suarez best player in league, says Carragher (Nov 13, 2012 12:12 GMT)
In-form Liverpool striker Luis Suarez is the best player in the Premier League, his club colleague Jamie Carragher has claimed.

Steven Reid closes in on Baggies return (Nov 13, 2012 11:58 GMT)
Steven Reid is hoping to gatecrash West Brom's cock-a-hoop squad by staking a claim for inclusion in Saturday's home game against Chelsea.

Gallas: Spurs face battle for fourth place (Nov 13, 2012 08:48 GMT)
Tottenham captain William Gallas has said he thinks his side must beat Arsenal this weekend to give themselves a boost in the race for fourth place.

Osman never gave up (Nov 13, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Leon Osman admits he felt the dream of playing for his country slowly slip away, but he is ready to make the most of his chance with the England squad ahead of Wednesday's friendly with Sweden in Stockholm.

Sturridge relishing England chance (Nov 13, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Daniel Sturridge is hoping to impress Roy Hodgson during England's friendly against Sweden on Wednesday and prove to Chelsea that he should be regular starter.

Ferdinand contemplating United future (Nov 13, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Rio Ferdinand admits he is reluctant to commit his future to Manchester United and may consider retirement when his contract ends in the summer.

Deschamps resumes AVB battle over Lloris (Nov 13, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Didier Deschamps has resumed his feud with Andre Villas-Boas over the Tottenham manager's selection choices, once again suggesting that Hugo Lloris is being underplayed.

Chelsea set to announce new sponsor (Nov 12, 2012 20:16 GMT)
Chelsea have revealed that the club is to announce a new sponsor in two months' time.

Aston Villa secure Category One status for academy (Nov 12, 2012 18:58 GMT)
Aston Villa have been awarded the No. 1 Academy ranking in the country after securing Category One status under the new regulations covering the Barclays Premier League Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP).

Giroud: We must tighten up defence (Nov 12, 2012 17:44 GMT)
Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud fears his side's defensive frailty is in danger of derailing their hopes this season.

Chelsea: Terry 'out weeks rather than months' (Nov 12, 2012 17:00 GMT)
John Terry escaped a lengthy injury layoff after Chelsea confirmed he had suffered "no significant damage" to his knee ligaments in their Barclays Premier League draw with Liverpool.

City near full complement after injury woes (Nov 12, 2012 16:52 GMT)
Manchester City assistant David Platt believes the club's injury problems are easing and says manager Roberto Mancini could have almost a full squad at his disposal for Saturday's game against Aston Villa.

Chelsea captain Terry out for 'weeks not months' (Nov 12, 2012 16:32 GMT)
Chelsea have announced via their Twitter feed that John Terry will be out for "weeks rather than months".

Referee Clattenburg again out of action (Nov 12, 2012 16:31 GMT)
Referee Mark Clattenburg has again been left off the list of referees for the coming weekend's Premier League fixtures.

Man Utd's RVP joins Rooney on injury list (Nov 12, 2012 16:05 GMT)
Manchester United face injury concerns over their two leading strikers after Robin van Persie followed Wayne Rooney in withdrawing from his country's squad for Wednesday's friendlies.

Wenger fears international burnout for Arsenal (Nov 12, 2012 15:25 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger fears his players will all be risking burnout while away on international duty this week.

Reports: Lampard in talks with Chinese club (Nov 12, 2012 15:11 GMT)
Chinese club Guizhou Renhe have opened talks with Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard, according to reports.

Nolan delighted by Toon reception (Nov 12, 2012 15:07 GMT)
West Ham midfielder Kevin Nolan has thanked Newcastle fans for the "unbelievable" reception he received during his return to the club on Sunday.

Sessegnon: Goal will be spur for Johnson (Nov 12, 2012 15:07 GMT)
Sunderland forward Stephane Sessegnon believes Adam Johnson's first goal for the club will kick-start his Black Cats career.

Cech: It's a three-horse Prem title race (Nov 12, 2012 14:20 GMT)
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech feels that this season's Premier League title race will only be between the Blues, Manchester United and Manchester City.

Adam hopes winning goal will fire up Stoke (Nov 12, 2012 12:56 GMT)
Charlie Adam believes his first goal for Stoke City can be the catalyst for lift-off in their stuttering season.

Poor work of Art (Nov 12, 2012 12:25 GMT)
This week, The Fifth Official ridicules the performance of Mikel Arteta and has his usual dig at Sam Allardyce.

Wigan concerned by McArthur injury (Nov 12, 2012 11:43 GMT)
Wigan midfielder James McArthur's injury problems are becoming an increasing worry for manager Roberto Martinez.

Johnson hails Liverpool's fighting spirit (Nov 12, 2012 10:44 GMT)
Glen Johnson is convinced that Liverpool's fighting spirit will lift them up the Premier League table.

Chinese club claims Lampard contact (Nov 12, 2012 09:46 GMT)
Chinese Super League club Guizhou Rehne say they are in talks to sign Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard.

Rodgers wants January signings (Nov 12, 2012 09:37 GMT)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has urged the club's owners to fund new arrivals in the January transfer window.

Lambert: Villa players will grow from loss (Nov 12, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert believes that his players can take positives from Saturday's defeat to Manchester United, despite surrendering a two-goal lead.

City could say goodbye to Balotelli (Nov 12, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Mario Balotelli could be on his last legs at Manchester City with the club reportedly ready to part ways with the young striker.

Moyes preparing for Fellaini bids (Nov 12, 2012 08:00 GMT)
David Moyes is adamant that Marouane Fellaini can achieve his dreams of Champions League football by staying at Everton, but he has not ruled out cashing in on his latest talisman.

Wenger: We can still win the league (Nov 12, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has claimed his side are still contenders to win this season's Premier League title - even after falling a massive 11 points behind leaders Manchester United after Saturday's 3-3 home draw against Fulham.

Mancini: City return to title-winning ways (Nov 12, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Roberto Mancini has praised Manchester City's resilience after his side mounted a comeback against Tottenham to maintain their unbeaten record in the Premier League this season.

Team of the Week (Nov 11, 2012 20:24 GMT)
Javier Hernandez and Marouane Fellaini are in this week's Team of the Week, but who else made the cut?

Twin pariahs take centre-stage (Nov 11, 2012 19:41 GMT)
John Brewin on a tense match at Stamford Bridge that saw Luis Suarez and John Terry take centre-stage.

Familiar faces make Toon suffer (Nov 11, 2012 19:30 GMT)
Kristan Heneage watched as old-boys Kevin Nolan and Andy Carroll made Newcastle pay.

Suarez gives Liverpool tie with Chelsea (Nov 11, 2012 18:22 GMT)
Luis Suarez dealt a huge double blow to Chelsea's Barclays Premier League title hopes on Sunday

Prem Lge: City keep pace, Blues held (Nov 11, 2012 17:56 GMT)
David Silva's magic left boot helped Manchester City move back to within two points of neighbours United at the top of the Premier League table on Sunday, coming from behind to beat Tottenham

Chelsea face anxious wait over Terry injury (Nov 11, 2012 17:56 GMT)
Chelsea face an anxious wait on the fitness of John Terry after he departed Stamford Bridge on a stretcher during their Premier League win against Liverpool.

Boot Room: Chelsea v. Liverpool (Nov 11, 2012 17:53 GMT)
The Boot Room

Jolly: City's Silva lining (Nov 11, 2012 17:49 GMT)
Richard Jolly was at Everton as they beat Sunderland to continue their charge.

Terry scores and is carted off in Chelsea return (Nov 11, 2012 17:20 GMT)
Newly-reinstated John Terry scored Chelsea's only goal in the 20th minute, then went down with an apparent knee injury 18 minutes later in the Blues' Premier League game against Liverpool on Sunday.

Dzeko's late goal seals City comeback (Nov 11, 2012 16:24 GMT)
Edin Dzeko lived up to his super-sub billing by firing Manchester City to a 2-1 victory against Tottenham.

Premier Showdown - Nov 10-11 (Nov 11, 2012 13:45 GMT)
Take on Dale Johnson and Tommy Smyth in our predictions game.

Suarez: Diving reputation not fair (Nov 11, 2012 12:14 GMT)
Luis Suarez has hit back at claims he is a diver, and the Uruguayan forward has targeted a top-four finish with Liverpool this season.

Deleted tweet puts Sterling future in doubt (Nov 11, 2012 12:06 GMT)

Pardew: Newcastle and West Ham fans the best (Nov 11, 2012 11:06 GMT)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has paid a glowing tribute to West Ham and their supporters ahead of Sunday's game against his former club at St James' Park.

Hodgson vows not to rush Wilshere (Nov 11, 2012 08:06 GMT)
Roy Hodgson insists Jack Wilshere will not start in England's friendly with Sweden on Wednesday, responding to criticism from Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger regarding his selection.

Nolan: I revived Andy Carroll's career (Nov 11, 2012 08:00 GMT)
West Ham captain Kevin Nolan believes he was an influential figure in helping to revive Andy Carroll's career while the pair were at Newcastle.

Drogba eager to train with Chelsea (Nov 11, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Didier Drogba is hoping to return to Stamford Bridge for a training stint ahead of the African Nations Cup in January.

Ferguson set to give Hernandez a start (Nov 11, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says Javier Hernandez has picked himself in the starting line-up after a stunning display in United's 3-2 win over Aston Villa on Saturday.

Tevez unleashes on England assistant Neville (Nov 11, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Carlos Tevez has unleashed a tirade toward former Manchester United team-mate Gary Neville, claiming England boss Roy Hodgson should not have a television pundit as his assistant coach.

Defoe confident of Manchester dominance (Nov 11, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Jermain Defoe is hoping Tottenham's trip to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday is as successful as their last venture to Manchester, when they defeated United 3-2 in September.

Boot Room: Arsenal v. Fulham (Nov 11, 2012 07:59 GMT)
The Boot Room

Di Matteo rips Premier League over scheduling (Nov 11, 2012 00:26 GMT)
Roberto Di Matteo accused the Premier League of risking Chelsea's Club World Cup hopes and his players' health after it refused to postpone the club's Premier League game against Sunderland.

Oscar: Chelsea can play 'Samba style' (Nov 10, 2012 23:28 GMT)
Oscar believes Chelsea are capable of playing football with the same eye catching panache displayed by iconic Brazilian national teams of yesteryear.

Delaney: Positivity fails to mask problems (Nov 10, 2012 19:50 GMT)
Miguel Delaney was at Arsenal as their defensive weaknesses saw them come unstuck against Fulham.

Hernandez leads Man U's comeback win (Nov 10, 2012 19:41 GMT)
Two-goal substitute Javier Hernandez inspired a dramatic Manchester United comeback against Aston Villa as the Red Devils stretched their lead at the top of the Barclays Premier League to four points.

Jolly: A grand day out (Nov 10, 2012 18:55 GMT)
Richard Jolly was at Everton as they beat Sunderland to continue their charge.

Prem Lge: Hernandez the hero (Nov 10, 2012 17:01 GMT)
Javier Hernandez hit a second half hat-trick to help Manchester United come from 2-0 down against Aston Villa to win 3-2 and extend their lead at the top of the table.

MatchDay LIVE - Goals, updates and chat (Nov 10, 2012 14:37 GMT)
MatchDay LIVE - November 10

MatchDay LIVE - Goals, updates and chat (Nov 10, 2012 14:27 GMT)
MatchDay LIVE - November 10

MatchDay LIVE - Goals, updates and chat (Nov 10, 2012 12:25 GMT)
MatchDay LIVE - November 10

Moyes determined to earn European return (Nov 10, 2012 11:15 GMT)
David Moyes is determined to bring European football back to Goodison Park  because he misses it.

Asprilla wants Newcastle coaching role (Nov 10, 2012 10:42 GMT)
Former Newcastle striker Faustino Asprilla has revealed he would like to return to the club in a coaching capacity.

Arsenal settles for draw after PK miss (Nov 10, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Arsenal squandered a 2-0 lead for the second time in five days and missed an injury-time penalty as Fulham claimed a 3-3 draw at the Emirates on Saturday.

Berbatov: I'll prove the doubters wrong (Nov 10, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Dimitar Berbatov says despite some fans suggesting otherwise he always gave 100 per cent for Manchester United and aims to prove the doubters wrong now he has joined Fulham.

Rodgers wary of Chelsea threat (Nov 10, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers is wary of the threat of Chelsea's trio of playmakers and admitted they will find space against his side on Sunday, no matter how well he organises his defence.

Mata: Torres will prove 'extreme' critics wrong (Nov 10, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Juan Mata has backed Chelsea team-mate Fernando Torres to emerge from his latest dip in form, as he claims the critics are "too extreme" when assessing the £50 million hit-man.

Ferguson: United not reliant on RVP (Nov 10, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson insists Manchester United do not rely too heavily on in-form recruit Robin van Persie.

Owen set for bigger role at Stoke City (Nov 10, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Michael Owen is being primed for an upgrade in his contribution to Stoke City's season - once he is over the latest of the hamstring problems that leave him "so, so nervous".

Chelsea will not give up on Ashley Cole (Nov 10, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Chelsea have told ESPN that they have no intention of letting Ashley Cole go to Paris Saint-Germain, or any other top European club, in January.

Hughes expects Taarabt to stay at QPR (Nov 10, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Queens Park Rangers manager Mark Hughes is confident that Adel Taarabt will stay with the club despite rumours of a January move away from Loftus Road.

Rio keeping feet on ground as United sit top (Nov 10, 2012 01:21 GMT)
Rio Ferdinand is refusing to get carried away with Manchester United's start to the season and will wait until the Christmas programme is over before evaluating their chances of success.

Ferguson: Man U not reliant on RVP (Nov 9, 2012 23:32 GMT)
Boosted by its first Champions League title, Chelsea has made an annual profit for the first time in the nine-year reign of Russian billionaire owner Roman Abramovich.

Wenger wants Arsenal to lift fans, play with style (Nov 9, 2012 22:36 GMT)
Boosted by its first Champions League title, Chelsea has made an annual profit for the first time in the nine-year reign of Russian billionaire owner Roman Abramovich.

Lawyers threaten police action over Spurs chants (Nov 9, 2012 22:16 GMT)
Boosted by its first Champions League title, Chelsea has made an annual profit for the first time in the nine-year reign of Russian billionaire owner Roman Abramovich.

Di Matteo hopes to end Liverpool hoodoo (Nov 9, 2012 17:45 GMT)
Roberto Di Matteo has described Liverpool as Chelsea's "bogey team" ahead of the clubs' clash at Stamford Brige on Sunday.

Reina, Johnson set to return (Nov 9, 2012 17:26 GMT)
Liverpool defender Glen Johnson is set to return to first-team action against his former club Chelsea on Sunday, while Pepe Reina could also make his comeback.

Pardew wants Carroll back at Newcastle (Nov 9, 2012 16:59 GMT)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has outlined his desire to bring Andy Carroll back to St James' Park, having failed to negotiate a deal for the striker during the summer.

Blues welcome Terry back, Cole sidelined (Nov 9, 2012 15:20 GMT)
Roberto Di Matteo confirmed on Friday that John Terry is likely to return to the Chelsea starting line-up against Liverpool, but Ashley Cole will almost certainly miss out.

Vaughan injury left doctors baffled (Nov 9, 2012 15:09 GMT)
Sunderland midfielder David Vaughan has revealed how doctors were left baffled when trying to diagnose the injury that hampered his pre-season with the club.

Blues announce first Roman-era profit (Nov 9, 2012 15:06 GMT)
Chelsea have announced a profit of £1.4 million for the accounting year ending June 2012, the first time a surplus has been achieved since Roman Abramovich took ownership nine years ago.

'Wait and see' on Bent injury (Nov 9, 2012 14:58 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert says it is unclear how long he will be without striker Darren Bent, who has suffered an ankle injury.

Twente's Douglas keen on England and Germany (Nov 9, 2012 14:50 GMT)
FC Twente defender Douglas has expressed a desire to play in the Premier League or Bundesliga after revealing that Newcastle United, Schalke and Borussia Dortmund all attempted to sign him during the summer.

Clarke wants more from Baggies travels (Nov 9, 2012 14:27 GMT)
Steve Clarke wants to put an end to West Bromwich Albion's miserable away form to prevent the club becoming over-reliant on results at the Hawthorns.

Pulis tells Sorensen to keep battling (Nov 9, 2012 13:24 GMT)
Thomas Sorensen has been advised to keep his head down and perform well in his quest for a return to first-team football  whether or not it's at Stoke City.

Manchester City trio on comeback trail (Nov 9, 2012 12:04 GMT)
David Silva, Joleon Lescott and Maicon are all in contention to make their Manchester City comebacks against Tottenham at White Hart Lane on Sunday.

Nani sidelined, Evans injury doubt (Nov 9, 2012 10:33 GMT)
Manchester United winger Nani will be out of action for ten days after being substituted during the Champions League win at Braga with a tight hamstring.

Wenger attacks international friendlies (Nov 9, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has unleashed his latest broadside at friendly internationals, claiming they are little more than "fund raising" exercises for national federations.

Jol happy to stay as Fulham open talks (Nov 9, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Martin Jol revealed he is "happy to stay" at Fulham after the club approached him to remain at Craven Cottage until 2014.

Clattenburg questioned over Chelsea claim (Nov 9, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Referee Mark Clattenburg has been interviewed over his alleged used of "inappropriate language" towards Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel, with the Football Association confident a verdict will be delivered in the coming days.

Pulis wants long-term Shawcross deal (Nov 9, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Stoke City boss Tony Pulis hopes he can convince Ryan Shawcross to commit his future to the Potters but admits he will be powerless to keep his captain if one of the Premier League's top teams come in with a realistic bid.

Premier League Spotlight: A little perspective, please (Nov 9, 2012 08:00 GMT)
In this week's Premier League Spotlight, James Dall is concerned by the onus on Luis Suarez, and thinks Roberto Mancini is feeling the pressure.

Wilshere calls for Walcott to re-sign (Nov 8, 2012 23:44 GMT)
Jack Wilshere has urged Theo Walcott to sign a new Arsenal contract before the January transfer window opens for business.

Villas-Boas: Adebayor one of world's best (Nov 8, 2012 23:43 GMT)
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has hailed bench warmer Emmanuel Adebayor as 'one of the best strikers in the world' and insists he will not consider allowing him to leave the club during the January transfer window.

Former Everton striker jailed for seven years (Nov 8, 2012 16:39 GMT)
Former Everton striker Michael Branch has been jailed for seven years after being convicted of selling drugs.

Pulis unconcerned by Stoke's poor run (Nov 8, 2012 15:24 GMT)
Tony Pulis believes Stoke City are playing every bit as well as in previous Premier League seasons  and are about to turn a corner.

Saints keeper Boruc avoids action over bottle throw (Nov 8, 2012 14:49 GMT)
Southampton goalkeeper Artur Boruc won't be facing any internal action after allegations he threw a water bottle into the crowd against Tottenham.

Larsson: No chance we'll struggle (Nov 8, 2012 14:31 GMT)
Sunderland midfielder Sebastian Larsson has rejected claims that the club could face a fight to stay in the Premier League.

Interest grows in Villa target Beric (Nov 8, 2012 14:17 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert faces competition if he decides to pursue his reported interest in Slovenia international Robert Beric.

Martinez rubbishes Al-Habsi-to-Liverpool talk (Nov 8, 2012 11:51 GMT)
Roberto Martinez has dismissed suggestions his Wigan keeper Ali Al-Habsi could be heading for Liverpool in January.

Jonas Olsson targets 300 games for West Brom (Nov 8, 2012 10:21 GMT)
Jonas Olsson wants to finish his career at West Bromwich Albion and join an elite band of players with over 300 appearances for the club.

Podolski demands central role (Nov 8, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Lukas Podolski has joined Theo Walcott in calling for an opportunity to play a more central role for Arsenal after being frustrated at being pushed out to the left wing.

Henderson ready to make first team claim (Nov 8, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Jordan Henderson has vowed to save his Liverpool career after admitting he was shocked at being told he could leave last summer.

Adkins backed by Southampton board (Nov 7, 2012 23:54 GMT)
Nigel Adkins has been given a vote of confidence to remain as Southampton manager after a lengthy meeting with the club's hierarchy.

Fabregas: Arsenal are more French than English (Nov 7, 2012 17:23 GMT)
Cesc Fabregas has labelled Arsenal more of a French side than an English one, claiming he had to learn French just to get by at the club.

Spurs in 'anti-Semitic abuse' claim (Nov 7, 2012 16:37 GMT)
The Society of Black Lawyers (SBL), which is leading the drive for a black players' union to be set up in Britain, has threatened to report Tottenham to police over what it alleges is anti-Semitic abuse at White Hart Lane.

Dembele avoids hip op, targets derby return (Nov 7, 2012 16:14 GMT)
Tottenham have been boosted by the news midfielder Mousa Dembele will not be undergoing surgery on his injured hip and could be back to face Arsenal next weekend.

Chelsea agree deal for Fluminense's Wallace (Nov 7, 2012 15:35 GMT)
Chelsea are set to sign Fluminense right-back Wallace for €5.5 million.

Debuchy remains keen on Newcastle move (Nov 7, 2012 14:33 GMT)
Lille full-back Mathieu Debuchy has spoken of his disappointment at not securing a move to the Premier League with Newcastle during the summer.

O'Neill expects more goals from Gardner (Nov 7, 2012 14:08 GMT)
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill has challenged Craig Gardner to help end Sunderland's goalscoring woes.

Everton's Mirallas sets double figure goal target (Nov 7, 2012 13:22 GMT)
Everton striker Kevin Mirallas wants to finish his first season in English football with 10 goals and prove the club's striker troubles are history.

Fernandinho talks up Premier League move (Nov 7, 2012 11:43 GMT)
Fernandinho is looking to catch the eye of Premier League clubs during Shakhtar Donetsk's Champions League clash with Chelsea.

Stoke eager to tie down defender Shawcross (Nov 7, 2012 10:12 GMT)
Stoke City chairman Peter Coates will do everything in his power to ensure Ryan Shawcross stays at Stoke City.

Bordeaux weigh up loan move for Chamakh (Nov 7, 2012 09:55 GMT)
Bordeaux president Jean-Louis Triaud has confirmed the club is considering a move to re-sign Morocco striker Marouane Chamakh on loan.

Gerrard ponders Jose Mourinho link-up (Nov 7, 2012 09:22 GMT)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has said he would like to play under Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho.

Ridgewell: West Brom are underachieving (Nov 7, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Liam Ridgewell believes that West Bromwich Albion should be even higher in the Premier League, but he concedes it is only a matter of time before the pundits write them off.

Shawcross offered six-year Stoke deal (Nov 6, 2012 23:22 GMT)
Ryan Shawcross has been offered a lucrative six-year contract to remain at Stoke City as Tony Pulis looks to fend off growing interest in his club captain.

O'Neill confident Sunderland will end barren run (Nov 6, 2012 18:38 GMT)
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill remains confident his side will end their goalscoring struggles soon.

Sorensen frustrated by losing Stoke spot to Begovic (Nov 6, 2012 17:29 GMT)
Thomas Sorensen will be forced to leave Stoke City at the end of the season if he is not given the chance to reclaim his first-choice goalkeeping spot by manager Tony Pulis.

Nolan: Living in Newcastle was like a fishbowl (Nov 6, 2012 14:48 GMT)
West Ham United midfielder Kevin Nolan has said he found life in Newcastle to be "hectic" and like a "fishbowl".

Ferguson row spells end for Nani (Nov 6, 2012 14:45 GMT)
Nani's days at Manchester United appear to be numbered as the winger's relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson has reached breaking point.

Ferguson and Mata win awards (Nov 6, 2012 13:54 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson celebrated the 26th anniversary of his appointment at Manchester United by being named Manager of the Month for a record 27th time.

Man City deny Balotelli 'paternity leave' report (Nov 6, 2012 13:12 GMT)
Manchester City have denied reports that striker Mario Balotelli is set to take two weeks off over Christmas.

Aston Villa defender Dunne targets Christmas return (Nov 6, 2012 12:58 GMT)
Richard Dunne is working towards an Aston Villa return in time for Christmas after being given the all-clear to resume training.

Clarke relieved after win (Nov 6, 2012 11:51 GMT)
Steve Clarke praised his West Bromwich Albion players without going overboard after they had emerged from their mini slump with the 2-0 win that kept Southampton pinned to the foot of the Premier League.

Wenger denies freezing Walcott out over deal (Nov 6, 2012 11:09 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has insisted he is not keeping Theo Walcott out of the first team as a result of the uncertainty surrounding his contract extension.

Odemwingie: ANC is headache for WBA (Nov 6, 2012 09:02 GMT)
Match-winner Peter Odemwingie has confirmed he is handing West Bromwich Albion a New Year headache by departing for the African Cup of Nations.

Chamakh considers leaving Arsenal in January (Nov 6, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Arsenal striker Maroune Chamakh may look at a move away from the club if he is not playing regular football by the time the January transfer window rolls around.

Lille to offer Cole escape (Nov 6, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Lille could be ready to welcome Joe Cole back to the club and put an end to his Anfield misery.

Man United to unveil statue of Sir Alex (Nov 6, 2012 08:00 GMT)
A statue of Sir Alex Ferguson is set to be unveiled at Old Trafford in November, Manchester United have announced.

Adkins admits he is favourite for sack (Nov 6, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Nigel Adkins has shrugged aside his billing as bookies' favourite to become the first Premier League managerial casualty of the season by insisting he remains the right man to lead beleaguered Southampton.

Keeper MacMath training with Everton (Nov 5, 2012 18:16 GMT)
United States Under-20 international goalkeeper Zac MacMath is to spend three weeks training with Everton.

Chelsea fan arrested over 'monkey gesture' (Nov 5, 2012 17:30 GMT)
A Chelsea supporter has been arrested over an alleged 'monkey' gesture during the Stamford Bridge clash with Manchester United last week.

Martinez targeting top half finish in Prem Lge (Nov 5, 2012 17:12 GMT)
Wigan have set their sights on matching the best finish in their history after recording back-to-back victories for the first time this season.

Ref Clattenburg to sit out again due to probe (Nov 5, 2012 16:36 GMT)
Mark Clattenburg will not referee a match for a second weekend running as he prepares to answer accusations from Chelsea.

Wenger upset at Santos' shirt swap with RVP (Nov 5, 2012 16:27 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has let Andre Santos know that swapping shirts with Robin van Persie midway through Saturday's defeat to Manchester United was unacceptable.

Under-fire ref Mark Clattenburg left out of action (Nov 5, 2012 16:23 GMT)
Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg has again been left out of the list of officials on duty across the top flight and Football League for the coming weekend.

McFadden suffers Sunderland setback (Nov 5, 2012 15:44 GMT)
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill has been dealt a blow with the news that James McFadden has suffered a hamstring injury in training.

Liverpool yet to contact Villa over Bent transfer (Nov 5, 2012 15:10 GMT)
Liverpool have not made any contact with Aston Villa regarding the possibility of a January move for Darren Bent, ESPN understands.

AVB upset Defoe sulked off to tunnel after sub (Nov 5, 2012 14:55 GMT)
Andre Villas-Boas admits he was unhappy to see Jermain Defoe walk straight down the tunnel after being substituted in Tottenham's shock 1-0 defeat to Wigan.

Evra says Man U 'are back' but expect better (Nov 5, 2012 14:33 GMT)
Patrice Evra warned rivals that Manchester United "are back" after moving to the top of the Barclays Premier League over the weekend.

Manchester United pair set to join Leicester on loan (Nov 5, 2012 14:13 GMT)
Leicester manager Nigel Pearson has turned to Sir Alex Ferguson in an attempt to bolster his side's Championship promotion bid.

Yaya Toure plans to extend contract (Nov 5, 2012 13:54 GMT)
Roberto Mancini has welcomed Yaya Toure's declaration that he would like to finish his career at Manchester City and said he hopes the Ivorian can sign a new contract at the Etihad Stadium.

Mancini lashes out after Monaco questions (Nov 5, 2012 13:51 GMT)
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini reacted angrily Monday to further questions about his link with Monaco.

Cabaye advises Joe Cole to return to Lille (Nov 5, 2012 13:36 GMT)
Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye has suggested that Joe Cole returns to Lille, rather than trying to force his way into Brendan Rodgers' Liverpool plans.

Shawcross: Stoke improvement needed (Nov 5, 2012 13:18 GMT)
Skipper Ryan Shawcross insists Stoke City have to take responsibility for their own shortcomings as they look forward to a vital visit from Queens Park Rangers.

Rodgers planning to add to attack (Nov 5, 2012 12:35 GMT)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has pledged to provide Luis Suarez with a strike partner in the January transfer window.

Baines: Everton must be more clinical (Nov 5, 2012 12:24 GMT)
Leighton Baines has urged Everton to be more clinical in order to keep up their push for European football.

Paladini hopeful of successful Birmingham bid (Nov 5, 2012 12:17 GMT)
Gianni Paladini is growing increasingly confident of succeeding in his £30 million takeover attempt at Birmingham City and will discover in the next 72 hours whether his bid has been successful.

Mancini demands respect for City trophy haul (Nov 5, 2012 11:23 GMT)
Roberto Mancini has reacted angrily to questions about his commitment after being asked to pledge his loyalty to Manchester City.

Arsenal get shirty with RVP (Nov 5, 2012 10:57 GMT)
This week, The Fifth Official finds Arsenal in disarray and offers Brendan Rodgers some tactical advice

Premier Showdown - Nov 3-5 (Nov 5, 2012 09:59 GMT)
Take on Dale Johnson and Tommy Smyth in our predictions game.

Adams critical of Arsenal's Walcott stance (Nov 5, 2012 09:50 GMT)
Former Arsenal captain Tony Adams feels the club have made a mistake in allowing Theo Walcott to enter the final year of his contract, as he believes their current plight is doing nothing to persuade the England international to commit to the Gunners

Fernandes reiterates Hughes backing (Nov 5, 2012 09:27 GMT)
Queens Park Rangers chairman Tony Fernandes has once again voiced his support for manager Mark Hughes, following the club's 1-1 draw with Reading on Sunday.

Villa sweating on Bent fitness after latest ankle injury (Nov 5, 2012 09:18 GMT)
Aston Villa will assess the fitness of Darren Bent on Monday after he suffered an ankle injury in training - a repeat of the injury which sidelined him for the final three months of last season.

Holtby future unclear amid Premier League links (Nov 5, 2012 08:59 GMT)
Schalke midfielder Lewis Holtby's future remains in doubt amid reported interest from Arsenal and Liverpool.

Solskjaer dreams of Man United job (Nov 5, 2012 08:16 GMT)
Molde boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he dreams of one day taking charge at Manchester United but, for now, is committed to continuing his development in Norway.

Evra: RVP can be new Van Nistelrooy (Nov 5, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has conceded his rebuilt team are 'very far behind' the genuine trophy contenders at the top of the Premier League after their latest defeat at Old Trafford.

Reds linked to Schalke's Huntelaar (Nov 5, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Liverpool are plotting to end their striker crisis by signing Dutch hot-shot Klaas Jan-Huntelaar from Shalke when the January transfer window opens, according to ESPN sources.

Wenger: We can't compete for the title (Nov 5, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has conceded his rebuilt team are 'very far behind' the genuine trophy contenders at the top of the Premier League after their latest defeat at Old Trafford.

Pardew backs Coloccini after Suarez challenge (Nov 5, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has leapt to the defence of defender Fabricio Coloccini, who was branded a coward after Sunday's 1-1 draw with Liverpool.

AVB plays down Defoe reaction (Nov 5, 2012 08:00 GMT)

Moyes: We're playing the best I've seen (Nov 5, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Everton manager David Moyes says his side is producing the best standard of football since he has been at the club.

Clarke: Lukaku ready to fire against Saints (Nov 5, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Steve Clarke insists Romalu Lukaku has not been damaged by his wasteful performance at Newcastle last weekend - and confirmed that West Bromwich Albion could lose him in the January transfer window.

Jolly: Unplayable Suarez carries Reds burden (Nov 4, 2012 20:32 GMT)
Richard Jolly watches a Liverpool team ultimately reliant on Luis Suarez in the Reds' 1-1 draw with Newcastle.

Team of the Week: November 4, 2012 (Nov 4, 2012 19:48 GMT)
Mersey pair Marouane Felaini and Luis Suarez are in our latest Team of the Week, but who else makes the cut?

Liverpool earns tie on brilliant Suarez goal (Nov 4, 2012 18:19 GMT)
Luis Suarez produced a moment of second-half magic to earn dominant Liverpool a 1-1 draw against Newcastle in the Premier League on Sunday.

Prem: Liverpool and QPR hit back to win a point (Nov 4, 2012 18:18 GMT)
Luis Suarez was once again the centre of attention as Liverpool came from behind to claim a 1-1 draw against 10-man Newcastle on Sunday - in a game they were unlucky not to win in the closing stages.

Ex-ref chief Hackett: Record officials' conversations (Nov 4, 2012 14:40 GMT)
Conversations between match officials and players should be recorded, according to the former general manager of Premier League referees, Keith Hackett.

Rodgers: Gerrard is Liverpool's Superman (Nov 4, 2012 12:36 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers has hailed Steven Gerrard as Liverpool's version of "Superman" - and believes the captain can continue driving the club on the field for years to come.

City boss Mancini to seek clarity over Neymar (Nov 4, 2012 10:57 GMT)
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is looking forward to meeting with the club's new director of football Txiki Begiristain amid reports of interest in Brazil star Neymar.

Rodgers: Three years to fix Liverpool (Nov 4, 2012 09:00 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers has admitted that it may take longer than his three-year contract to fix Liverpool.

Olsson: Sweden seeking England revenge (Nov 4, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Jonas Olsson has vowed quick revenge for what he describes as the lowest point of his football caree when Sweden face England in an international friendly next week.

City leave more questions than answers (Nov 3, 2012 22:42 GMT)
Miguel Delaney sees another stuttering display from Man City as they are held to a goalless draw at West Ham.

Sunderland lurch towards crisis (Nov 3, 2012 21:43 GMT)
Kristan Heneage wonders if Sunderland are lurching to crisis after watching their 1-0 defeat to Villa.

Man City's new-look attack stalls (Nov 3, 2012 19:46 GMT)
Roberto Mancini's tinkering backfired again as Manchester City blew the chance to join Manchester United at the top of the Premier League after a scoreless draw at West Ham on Saturday.

Berbatov finds a home at the Cottage (Nov 3, 2012 18:50 GMT)
John Brewin finds Man United reject Dimitar Berbatov excelling in west London with Fulham

Van Persie haunts dismal Arsenal (Nov 3, 2012 17:36 GMT)
Richard Jolly saw Robin van Persie show Arsenal fans what they are missing by netting for Man United.

The Boot Room: Man United vs. Arsenal (Nov 3, 2012 17:20 GMT)
The Boot Room

EPL: Chelsea falls to 2nd after draw; Spurs lose (Nov 3, 2012 17:15 GMT)
Pablo Hernandez struck a late equalizer as Chelsea rounded off another controversial week by losing its place at the top of the Premier League.

Muamba says he accepts playing days are over (Nov 3, 2012 16:35 GMT)
Fabrice Muamba says he has come to terms with the fact that he will never play professional football again.

Ferguson: Ref Clattenbug 'pilloried' by Chelsea (Nov 3, 2012 16:21 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says referee Mark Clattenburg was "pilloried" undeservedly at Chelsea last weekend.

Van Persie pleased with 'special day' (Nov 3, 2012 15:44 GMT)
Robin van Persie was delighted that a "special day" against his former club Arsenal ended in a 2-1 triumph for Manchester United.

Van Persie guides Man U by Arsenal (Nov 3, 2012 14:54 GMT)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers said it will not be easy to find players to sign in the January transfer window, despite having funds to strengthen his squad.

Prem: United go top, Chelsea held, Spurs lose (Nov 3, 2012 14:49 GMT)
Manchester United went top of the Premier League table as Robin van Persie haunted old club Arsenal on Saturday, and they will remain there after Chelsea were pegged back late on at Swansea. Tottenham failed to boost their top-four credentials as the

Fergie: Clattenburg abuse undeserved (Nov 3, 2012 13:27 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has used his programme notes to again jump to the defence of referee Mark Clattenburg.

Lambert moves to deny Bent rift existing (Nov 3, 2012 12:24 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has once again denied there is a problem between himself and Darren Bent, despite the striker's latest omission from the starting line-up.

MatchDay LIVE - Goals, updates and chat (Nov 3, 2012 10:46 GMT)
MatchDay LIVE - November 3

Fulham outpriced for Mirallas over summer (Nov 3, 2012 10:46 GMT)
Fulham manager Martin Jol has revealed the club were priced out of a move for Kevin Mirallas in the summer before his eventual move to Everton.

Kolo Toure set for Man City return (Nov 3, 2012 09:45 GMT)
Kolo Toure is in contention to make a surprise comeback to the Manchester City line-up for their clash with West Ham on Saturday, ESPN can reveal.

Referees consider Chelsea strike (Nov 3, 2012 07:23 GMT)
Premier League referees are contemplating a refusal to officiate any matches involving Chelsea following the Mark Clattenburg saga.

Martinez warns Bale against Spain move (Nov 3, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has advised Gareth Bale not to complete a move to Spain, insisting he would not be as effective as he is in the Premier League.

Pardew: Rodgers will succeed with support (Nov 3, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has backed his old student Brendan Rodgers to make a success of his spell as Liverpool manager.

Rodgers: Suarez critics are hypocrites (Nov 3, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers has leapt to the defence of Liverpool striker Luis Suarez once more, warning other managers that they should control their own players before accusing others of diving.

Chris Hughton calls for lengthy racism bans (Nov 3, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Norwich boss Chris Hughton believes players and officials found guilty of abusing others should miss "a big chunk of the season" in order drive racism out of football.

Mancini unfazed by Guardiola rumours (Nov 3, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Roberto Mancini denies his tenure at Manchester City could be limited amidst speculation that Pep Guardiola could join the English champions in the future.

Wenger: 8-2 defeat at Man Utd not our worst loss (Nov 3, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has admitted the 8-2 drubbing at the hands of Manchester United last season was a major embarrassment, yet he insists it was not his worst moment as Arsenal manager.

Wenger wary of 'exceptional' Van Persie (Nov 3, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger is wary of the threat posed by former Arsenal skipper Robin van Persie as the Gunners prepare to face Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Chelsea under the microscope (Nov 3, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Miguel Delaney examines the battles facing Roberto Di Matteo on and off the pitch at Chelsea.

Silva out of crunch Champions League clash (Nov 3, 2012 07:00 GMT)
David Silva will miss Manchester City's crucial Champions League game against Ajax on Tuesday.

Di Matteo: Refs favour Manchester Utd (Nov 2, 2012 21:13 GMT)
Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo has continued his war of words with Sir Alex Ferguson by implying that referees unconsciously favour Manchester United.

Liverpool boss expects difficulty signing players (Nov 2, 2012 20:23 GMT)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers said it will not be easy to find players to sign in the January transfer window, despite having funds to strengthen his squad.

Chelsea missing Terry after injuries to Luiz, Mata (Nov 2, 2012 19:45 GMT)
England's metropolitan police launched an investigation Tuesday into alleged comments made by referee Mark Clattenburg during Sunday's Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester United.

Rodgers: Johnson is one of world's best (Nov 2, 2012 18:46 GMT)
Glen Johnson rivals Daniel Alves as the best right-back in world football according to Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers - even though he has largely used the England defender as a left-back.

Rodgers plays down Theo Walcott move (Nov 2, 2012 18:30 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers has been told he has money to spend in January, but admits he faces a struggle to improve his Liverpool squad after playing down talk of a move for Theo Walcott.

Pires: I told Wenger to sign Cazorla (Nov 2, 2012 18:21 GMT)
Former Arsenal winger Robert Pires has praised new signing Santi Cazorla and says that he played a role in persuading Arsene Wenger to sign the Spanish midfielder.

Clarke: I won't stand in Long's way (Nov 2, 2012 16:58 GMT)
Steve Clarke says he will not prevent Shane Long from playing for the Republic of Ireland this month if he proves himself fit for Monday night's Premier League home clash with Southampton.

Man Utd skipper Vidic ruled out until Christmas (Nov 2, 2012 15:48 GMT)
Manchester United skipper Nemanja Vidic is likely to be sidelined until Christmas, manager Sir Alex Ferguson has told MUTV.

RDM dismisses Fergie's Clattenburg remarks (Nov 2, 2012 14:44 GMT)
Roberto Di Matteo has responded to Sir Alex Ferguson by saying negative comments about Chelsea are "nothing new" while implicitly criticising the Manchester United manager for speaking so publicly on such incidents.

Hughton: Stoke the model for promoted clubs (Nov 2, 2012 14:24 GMT)
Norwich City boss Chris Hughton has described Stoke City as an "excellent role model" for his team as they look to establish themselves in the Premier League.

Lambert plans January buys (Nov 2, 2012 13:42 GMT)
Paul Lambert anticipates being given permission to make significant additions to his struggling Aston Villa squad when he meets owner Randy Lerner in the next ten days.

Richards could make swift return (Nov 2, 2012 13:42 GMT)
Micah Richards could return from a knee injury more swiftly than expected and be back in action by the end of November, Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has said.

Krul: Newcastle don't fear Liverpool (Nov 2, 2012 13:33 GMT)
Tim Krul believes the pressure is on Liverpool ahead of Newcastle's trip to Anfield this Sunday.

Lambert: O'Neill's Villa success was unbelievable (Nov 2, 2012 13:26 GMT)
Paul Lambert will be delighted if he can have a fraction of the success Martin O'Neill, his mentor and the man he still refers to as "gaffer", enjoyed during his time as Aston Villa manager.

O'Neill annoyed by Sunderland 'doom and gloom' (Nov 2, 2012 13:03 GMT)
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill has said he feels the "doom and gloom" surrounding the club is unjustified.

Mancini plays down Monaco link (Nov 2, 2012 12:26 GMT)
Roberto Mancini has insisted he will stay at Manchester City until 2017 after insisting that the appointment of Txiki Begiristain as director of football will help him do his job better and can take the Premier League champions to new heights.

David Moyes happy with Everton's style of play (Nov 2, 2012 12:24 GMT)
David Moyes has defended Everton's style of play - and insists he does not care what anyone at Liverpool thinks about it.

Ferguson backs Clattenburg over allegations (Nov 2, 2012 10:39 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has backed referee Mark Clattenburg after Chelsea made allegations that the official used "inappropriate language".

Hammers hoping City can't shake off cobwebs (Nov 2, 2012 10:18 GMT)
Kevin Keegan is keeping his fingers crossed the goals keep flowing when West Ham host Man City.

Pulis: No grudge against Gerrard (Nov 2, 2012 10:00 GMT)
Tony Pulis bears no malice towards Steven Gerrard and has taken his recent anti-Stoke comments as a back-handed compliment.

Man City to run rule over Japan starlet (Nov 2, 2012 09:02 GMT)
Shimizu S-Pulse midfielder Hideki Ishige is to spend a spell at Manchester City early next year, but his manager has denied that the Premier League champions have made an offer to sign him.

Dunne eyes Villa return in two weeks (Nov 2, 2012 08:40 GMT)
Richard Dunne is hoping to return to full Aston Villa training within two weeks after battling back from a long-term groin problem.

Premier League Spotlight: Returning to the scene of the crime (Nov 2, 2012 08:07 GMT)
In this week's Premier League Spotlight, James Dall previews Arsenal's return to the scene of last season's crime and points a finger at Sunderland's impotency.

Villas-Boas awaits Dembele injury news (Nov 2, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas hopes that the hip injury sustained by Moussa Dembele is not as bad as it was initially feared.

Halsey death threats revealed by Taylor (Nov 2, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle defender Steven Taylor has spoken of his shock after referee Mark Halsey revealed to him that he and his family have received death threats from deranged football supporters.

Rodgers relief as Lucas nears return (Nov 2, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has revealed that Lucas Leiva is close to a return from injury.

Wenger: Revenge for 8-2 not on Arsenal's mind (Nov 2, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists revenge will not be on his mind as he prepares to revisit the scene of the most humiliating massacre of his career this weekend.

Fernandes seeks new home for QPR (Nov 2, 2012 07:00 GMT)
QPR Chairman Tony Fernandes is planning a new 45,000 seat stadium for the club, as the owner feels they are outgrowing their current home ground, Loftus Road.

Martinez delighted by Di Santo's Argentina call-up (Nov 2, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez says he is proud of Franco Di Santo's Argentina selection after the 23-year-old received his first international call-up.

Allardyce: Goals will come for Carroll (Nov 1, 2012 20:03 GMT)
Sam Allardyce says he is not concerned by Andy Carroll's failure to score for West Ham United since arriving at the club in August, arguing that the on-loan forward's performances have been just as effective, as well as indicative that a goal will co

Villas-Boas: Adebayor must be patient (Nov 1, 2012 19:47 GMT)
Andre Villas-Boas has warned Emmanuel Adebyaor he will need to be "more patient" as he resumes his bid to force his way into the Tottenham manager's starting XI.

Dalglish: Suarez handling not behind Reds axe (Nov 1, 2012 18:26 GMT)
Kenny Dalglish has dismissed suggestions that the way he conducted himself during the Luis Suarez racism row was responsible for him losing his job at Liverpool.

Sissoko welcomes Newcastle link (Nov 1, 2012 17:25 GMT)
Toulouse midfielder Moussa Sissoko says a move to the Premier League would be "a dream come true" amid reported interest from Newcastle United.

Jenas extends Nottingham Forest loan spell (Nov 1, 2012 16:59 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Jermaine Jenas has extended his loan spell with Nottingham Forest for a further two months.

Simpson made to wait on new deal (Nov 1, 2012 15:33 GMT)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has confirmed that defender Danny Simpson's contract talks have been postponed until after the New Year.

Sunderland dealt further Wes Brown blow (Nov 1, 2012 15:19 GMT)
Sunderland defender Wes Brown has suffered a setback in his bid to recover from a knee injury that will now see him out until the New Year.

Jones hoping to keep No.1 spot (Nov 1, 2012 14:52 GMT)
Brad Jones has called on Liverpool to step up their Premier League form after a poor showing saw them knocked out of the Capital One Cup by Swansea.

Di Matteo: Officials harsh on Chelsea (Nov 1, 2012 14:26 GMT)
Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo says he thinks that his club are being unjustly targeted by referees, as the controversy between the club and officials only grows.

Zabaleta injury boost for Man City (Nov 1, 2012 14:05 GMT)
Manchester City have been boosted by the news that Pablo Zabaleta expects to be available for Saturday's visit to West Ham United.

Wenger urges respect for RVP (Nov 1, 2012 14:02 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has called on the club's supporters travelling to Old Trafford on Saturday to give Robin van Persie a 'respectful' reception as he lines up against the Gunners for the first time since his contentious summer move to Manc

West Ham's Allardyce fears for future of football (Nov 1, 2012 13:31 GMT)
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has said he is "worried about where the game is going" as external issues such as the Mark Clattenburg affair continue to deflect attention from the actual football.

Pulis backed for another ten years (Nov 1, 2012 12:27 GMT)
Peter Coates believes Tony Pulis is the best manager in Stoke City's 150-year history and wants him to be at the Britannia Stadium for another decade, although the Welsh coach has said he would love the opportunity to manage his nation later in his c

Wenger wants Walcott deal settled (Nov 1, 2012 11:56 GMT)
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has imposed a deadline of Christmas for the resolution of Theo Walcott's contract saga.

Trapattoni reveals Long injury concern (Nov 1, 2012 11:50 GMT)
Shane Long is at the centre of an injury worry after Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni let slip news of a problem the West Bromwich Albion striker picked up in Sunday's defeat at Newcastle United.

Gervinho out for three weeks (Nov 1, 2012 10:05 GMT)
Arsenal forward Gervinho has been ruled out for three weeks with an ankle injury, manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed.

First XI: Goal celebrations (Nov 1, 2012 08:49 GMT)
After Luis Suarez's swan dive, First XI picks out a selection of the finest celebrations seen in England.

Hubbard: Misunderstood managerial imports (Nov 1, 2012 08:49 GMT)
Norman Hubbard offers the theory that Mancini and Benitez are two misunderstood managerial imports.

Sturridge: I want a starting spot (Nov 1, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Daniel Sturridge wants a Chelsea starting spot after scoring in Wednesday's Capital One Cup clash with Manchester United.

Rodgers sees red as Cole fails to take chance (Nov 1, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Joe Cole's Liverpool future was again brought into question after Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers lamented the former England international's failure to make the most of a rare starting opportunity in the Capital One Cup loss to Swansea on Wednesday.


English FA Cup
Gayle 'praying' for Wimbledon FA Cup upset (Nov 30, 2012 09:45 GMT)
Wimbledon legend Marcus Gayle is hoping his former club can spring a surprise away to MK Dons in the FA Cup second round on Sunday, in what he says will be a "painful" afternoon for the visitors' fans.

AFC Wimbledon fan group opt out of boycott (Nov 19, 2012 17:35 GMT)
An AFC Wimbledon supporters' group have decided against boycotting their club's FA Cup second round match with MK Dons.

Revised FA Cup second round draw (Nov 15, 2012 08:00 GMT)
AFC Wimbledon will face MK Dons for the first time in their ten-year history after the draw for the FA Cup second round paired them together.

FA Cup: MK Dons set up Wimbledon meeting (Nov 13, 2012 22:59 GMT)
AFC Wimbledon are set to face the club which triggered their formation for the first time after the MK Dons won their FA Cup first-round replay with Cambridge City.

FA Cup: Gosling cooks Argyle's goose (Nov 4, 2012 19:02 GMT)
Dorchester winger Jake Gosling netted the only goal of the game to dump his old club Plymouth out of the FA Cup and leave them counting the cost of Conor Hourihane's ninth-minute dismissal.

FA Cup second round draw (Nov 4, 2012 13:43 GMT)
The draw takes place at around 2.40pm on Sunday, November 4.

FA Cup ties called off due to downpour (Nov 4, 2012 13:25 GMT)
Two FA Cup first-round ties have fallen foul of the weather on Sunday with Tranmere and Leyton Orient facing postponements to their trips to take on non-league opposition.

FA Cup: Football League sides embarrassed (Nov 3, 2012 17:51 GMT)
Non-league Macclesfield pulled off the biggest shock in the first round of the FA Cup when they won 2-0 at League One high-flyers Swindon.


English Carling Cup
Chelsea choose to ban 'monkey gesture' fan (Nov 7, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Chelsea have revealed that they have banned one of their fans from Stamford Bridge pending the conclusion of a police investigation into a possible racially aggravated public order offence.

Met Police and Chelsea to probe fan gesture (Nov 1, 2012 11:25 GMT)
Both the Metropolitan Police and Chelsea are investigating an apparent monkey gesture made by a supporter during Wednesday's Capital One Cup tie against Manchester United.

Rodgers: Cole wasted chance to impress (Nov 1, 2012 08:17 GMT)
Joe Cole's Liverpool future was again brought into question after boss Brendan Rodgers lamented the Englishman's failure to make the most of a rare starting opportunity in the Capital One Cup loss to Swansea on Wednesday.

Goals and ghouls galore at Chelsea (Nov 1, 2012 07:00 GMT)
"We've seen this before" sang the Chelsea fans. They had something else in mind, and at this time, all looked to be going against them, but it was the truth of this game too.

Spirited Swansea down cup holders (Nov 1, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Swansea got one over their old manager, and they deserve to still be in the Capital One Cup, writes Mike Whalley.


England
Beckham eyes return to England squad (Nov 30, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Former England captain David Beckham admits he is still hopeful of getting a national team call-up.

Hodgson: English football needs revamp (Nov 28, 2012 11:14 GMT)
England manager Roy Hodgson has called for a complete re-evaluation of the English game in order to challenge the best teams for international honours.

Former Chelsea and Man United boss Sexton dies (Nov 25, 2012 15:52 GMT)
Former Manchester United, Chelsea and England Under-21 manager Dave Sexton has died aged 82.

Roy Hodgson defends Joe Hart's blunders (Nov 15, 2012 08:00 GMT)
England boss Roy Hodgson has defended goalkeeper Joe Hart after he was outclassed by Zlatan Ibrahimovic in England's 4-2 friendly loss against Sweden.

Ibra: England should respect me now (Nov 15, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes he has forever silenced his critics after scoring four goals - including an outrageous overhead in injury time - to hand Sweden a 4-2 triumph over England.

Gerrard hails 'world class' Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Nov 14, 2012 22:19 GMT)
Steven Gerrard hailed Zlatan Ibrahimovic's "world class" performance after the striker's four goals consigned the England captain to a 4-2 defeat in his 100th game for his country.

Boot Room: Netherlands vs. Germany (Nov 14, 2012 22:15 GMT)
The Boot Room

Charlton praises centurion Gerrard (Nov 14, 2012 11:19 GMT)
Sir Bobby Charlton welcomed Steven Gerrard into England's 100 club as the midfielder prepares to become the sixth player to reach a century of international caps for the country.

England U21 2-0 Northern Ireland U21 (Nov 13, 2012 21:53 GMT)
England Under-21s extended their winning streak to six games with a comfortable victory over Northern Ireland at Bloomfield Road.

Tom Ince: Serbia incident made us stronger (Nov 13, 2012 08:00 GMT)
England Under-21s winger Tom Ince has praised the support shown towards the Young Lions following their clash with Serbia last month as critical to helping the team grow.


Spanish National Team
Del Bosque proud of Spain's achievements in Ballon d'Or awards (Nov 30, 2012 19:26 GMT)
Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque says he is not overly concerned by his own personal recognition at this year's Ballon d'Or awards, but is instead prouder of the recognition given to Spanish football in both the coaching and playing shortlists.

Del Bosque praises Spain's desire against Panama (Nov 15, 2012 11:24 GMT)
Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque said his side's commitment and quality had made the game look easier than it had been after the 5-1 victory over Panama in Wednesday's friendly at the Estadio Rommel Fernandez.

Chelsea's Mata relieved to receive Spain recall (Nov 13, 2012 10:50 GMT)
Juan Mata says he is delighted to be back in the Spain squad for this week's friendly in Panama and is not expecting an easy ride against the Central Americans.

Chelsea star Mata wins recall to Spain squad (Nov 9, 2012 16:49 GMT)
Chelsea forward Juan Mata has returned to the Spanish senior squad, with coach Vicente del Bosque also giving first call-ups to Barcelona right-back Martin Montoya and Athletic Bilbao winger Markel Susaeta for next Wednesday's friendly in Panama.


Spanish Primera Liga
Mourinho: Form counts for nothing in derby (Nov 30, 2012 19:30 GMT)
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho accepts that visitors Atletico Madrid arrive at the Bernabeu for Saturday night's city derby in better form, but says that will not count for much once the game begins.

Thiago: Messi, Iniesta and Xavi are all special (Nov 30, 2012 19:26 GMT)
Barcelona youngster Thiago Alcantara says it is difficult to know which of his team-mates is the best, with two - Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta  named on Thursday's three-man shortlist for this year's Ballon d'Or prize.

ESPN FC Quiniela - Week 14 - End of the line? (Nov 30, 2012 11:12 GMT)
In the latest Quiniela, Eduardo Alvarez is predicts more woe for Jose Mourinho and Real Madrid.

Falcao only focused on Atletico task (Nov 29, 2012 20:26 GMT)
Atletico Madrid's star striker Radamel Falcao insists that he is not thinking about his future at the club and is only focused on helping his side succeed this season.

La Liga: Casillas: Real Madrid must keep believing (Nov 29, 2012 18:41 GMT)
Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas knows his side have to close the cap on the top two if their are to remain contenders.

We can stay up, says new Espanyol coach (Nov 29, 2012 15:13 GMT)
New Espanyol coach Javier Aguirre said he faces a race against time to avoid relegation but believes his squad is good enough to avoid the drop.

Casillas: Jose 'best coach in the world' (Nov 29, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Real Madrid captain Iker Casillas says he knows his side's fans are hurting at the moment, but criticism of coach Jose Mourinho after recent poor performances is unfair given all he has achieved at the club.

Ex-Mexico boss Aguirre to take Espanyol reins (Nov 28, 2012 13:29 GMT)
Former Mexico and Atletico Madrid boss Javier Aguirre has been appointed Espanyol coach for the rest of the season.

Simeone substance behind Atletico's ascent (Nov 28, 2012 08:01 GMT)
Dermot Corrigan examines how Diego Simeone has turned Atletico Madrid from no-hopers to potential title contenders.

Mauricio Pochettino sad to be leaving Espanyol (Nov 27, 2012 13:46 GMT)
Outgoing Espanyol boss Mauricio Pochettino has admitted the team's results meant a change had been inevitable as he said an emotional goodbye at Cornella-El Prat on Monday evening.

Higuain confident Real can catch Barcelona (Nov 27, 2012 13:02 GMT)
Gonzalo Higuain says Barcelona's 11 point Primera Division lead over his team Real Madrid is not insurmountable, pointing to Madrid's unexpected title success in his first season at the club.

Falcao: Atletico out to end hoodoo (Nov 27, 2012 12:18 GMT)
Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao says he is not interested in just a draw in Saturday's derby at Real Madrid.

Dortmund already looking to Bayern clash (Nov 27, 2012 10:35 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund midfield trio Ilkay Gundogan, Sebastian Kehl and Mario Gotze could be sidelined for Tuesday's game against Fortuna Dusseldorf with a trip to Bayern Munich on the horizon.

Barcelona hit by new Alves injury blow (Nov 26, 2012 18:22 GMT)
Dani Alves looks set to miss Barcelona's next five games after picking up another muscle injury in what has been a stop-start season for the Brazil right-back.

Mourinho eyes morale-boosting win (Nov 26, 2012 13:09 GMT)
Real Madrid are hoping for a boost from Tuesday's Copa del Rey second leg against third-tier Alcoyano at the Bernabeu as manager Jose Mourinho looks to steady the ship.

Simeone delighted as Atletico's fine start continues (Nov 26, 2012 11:53 GMT)
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone was very satisfied with his side's 4-0 victory over Sevilla on Sunday evening as their exceptional start to the La Liga season continues, but believes it is too early to be getting excited about Saturday's derby ag

Xavi hails Barca's academy (Nov 26, 2012 10:56 GMT)
Barcelona continued their record-breaking start to the new season on Sunday night with Lionel Messi scoring twice more as the Catalans stretched their Primera Division lead to 11 points with a 4-0 win at Levante achieved while playing most of the gam

Rosell: Barcelona Ligue 1 claim 'unbelievable' (Nov 26, 2012 09:36 GMT)
Barcelona president Sandro Rosell has described claims by the city's mayor that Barca could play in the French league if Catalonia votes for independence as "unbelievable".

Ball: Topical troubles (Nov 26, 2012 08:30 GMT)
La Liga expert Phil Ball bemoans Friday fixtures and sings the praises of Malaga's rising star Isco.

La Liga: Messi closes on Muller record (Nov 25, 2012 15:07 GMT)
Lionel Messi scored a brace in Barcelona's 4-0 win over Levante to close on Gerd Muller's all-time record of 85 goals in a calender year.

Mourinho blames ref for defeat to Real Betis (Nov 25, 2012 12:07 GMT)
Jose Mourinho has maintained that bad refereeing was to blame for Real Madrid's 1-0 Primera Division defeat at Real Betis.

Mourinho condemns player fitness after Betis loss (Nov 25, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Jose Mourinho has attacked the physical condition of his players after Real Madrid slipped off the pace in La Liga with a 1-0 loss at Real Betis on Saturday.

La Liga: Betis beat Madrid, Malaga thrash Valencia (Nov 24, 2012 17:47 GMT)
Real Madrid remain eight points behind Barcelona in the Spanish table as they fell to a 1-0 defeat to Real Betis, with Benat scoring the goal in the first half.

Karanka demanding focus from Real Madrid (Nov 23, 2012 17:02 GMT)
Real Madrid assistant coach Aitor Karanka has said his side are not worrying about the eight-point gap between them and Primera Division leaders Barcelona ahead of Saturday night's game at Real Betis.

Arbeloa: Atletico are one of the best (Nov 23, 2012 13:17 GMT)
Real Madrid full-back Alvaro Arbeloa says that Saturday's derby clash with Atletico Madrid at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu is a meeting of two of Europe's top teams.

Messi: Muller was a 'great goalscorer' (Nov 23, 2012 13:04 GMT)
Barcelona's Lionel Messi has hailed Gerd Muller as a "great goalscorer" as the Argentina international attempts to break his long-standing record.

Alonso has respect for Real team-mate Ronaldo (Nov 23, 2012 12:52 GMT)
Xabi Alonso says that his relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo is just "professional", and while his Real Madrid team-mate is a super confident individual he is not a diva in the dressing-room.

Xavi confident of new deal (Nov 23, 2012 10:58 GMT)
Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez says he is confident of signing a new contract which will keep him at the club for the rest of his career.

ESPN FC Quiniela - Week 13 - Spain's top ref (Nov 23, 2012 08:00 GMT)
In the latest Quiniela, Eduardo Alvarez is rocking all over the world for La Liga's status quo.

La Liga: Barcelona set for Xavi fitness boost (Nov 22, 2012 16:42 GMT)
Primera Division leaders Barcelona head to Levante this weekend boosted by the news that midfielder Xavi is close to renewing his contract.

Negredo injury causes Sevilla selection headache (Nov 22, 2012 12:40 GMT)
Sevilla top scorer Alvaro Negredo is set to miss up to four games after pulling a hamstring in last weekend's 5-1 derby win over Real Betis.

Method behind Ronaldo's misery (Nov 21, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Dermot Corrigan looks at what is behind Cristiano Ronaldo's misery and how it could determine his future at Real.

Llorente and Bilbao clash over no-show (Nov 20, 2012 11:53 GMT)
The strained relationship between Fernando Llorente and Athletic Bilbao deteriorated further on Monday as player and club differed in their accounts of his no-show at a scheduled press conference.

Benzema: The old Real are now back (Nov 19, 2012 12:02 GMT)
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema says his side showed they were back to their scintillating form of last season in Saturday's 5-1 destruction of Athletic Bilbao at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Michel impressed by Reyes' derby performance (Nov 19, 2012 10:54 GMT)
Sevilla manager Michel heaped praise on Jose Antonio Reyes after he scored two goals - the first after just 12 seconds - and created one as Real Betis were blown away 5-1 in Sunday's Seville derby.

Ball: Hunting cats and sausages (Nov 19, 2012 08:39 GMT)
La Liga expert Phil Ball reveals why he's always been a fan of Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema.

Atletico keep pace with Barcelona (Nov 19, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has praised his side's resilience after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Granada kept them in touch with La Liga leaders Barcelona.

La Liga: Ten-man Atletico hang on, Levante rise (Nov 18, 2012 22:29 GMT)
Atletico Madrid survived the second half dismissal of defender Mario Suarez to win 1-0 at Granada with a goal from Arda Turan.

Tito Vilanova: Barcelona not a one-man team (Nov 18, 2012 10:43 GMT)
Tito Vilanova has dismissed suggestions that Barcelona are a one-man side after Lionel Messi scored twice in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Real Zaragoza.

La Liga: Five-star Real, Messi inspires Barca (Nov 17, 2012 21:38 GMT)
Cristiano Ronaldo drew a rare blank but Real Madrid still enjoyed a comprehensive 5-1 win over Athletic Bilbao in the Primera Division.

Madrid insist Ronaldo remains fully committed (Nov 16, 2012 17:34 GMT)
Cristiano Ronaldo is fully committed to Real Madrid and will return from his eye injury in Saturday evening's Primera Division clash with Athletic Bilbao, according to Madrid assistant coach Aitor Karanka.

Mel: Seville derby doubly important (Nov 16, 2012 14:15 GMT)
Real Betis coach Pepe Mel says Sunday evening's short trip across the city to visit Sevilla is even more important than usual as his team want to maintain their current advantage over their rivals.

Montoya: Alves still world's best right-back (Nov 16, 2012 12:11 GMT)
Young Barcelona defender Martin Montoya says he is happy with his first-team contribution this season, as he continues to learn from "the best right-back in the world" - his team-mate Dani Alves.

ESPN FC Quiniela - Week 12 - Month of the '2' (Nov 16, 2012 08:38 GMT)
In the latest Quiniela, Eduardo Alvarez is predicting plenty of away wins in La Liga.

Barca's Sanchez ruled out for four weeks (Nov 15, 2012 21:37 GMT)
Barcelona attacker Alexis Sanchez will be sidelined for a month after picking up a knee injury during Chile's 3-1 defeat in Serbia on Wednesday.

Injured Alexis Sanchez a Barcelona doubt (Nov 15, 2012 11:48 GMT)
Attacker Alexis Sanchez is a major doubt for Barcelona's home La Liga clash against Real Zaragoza after suffering a knee injury during Chile's 3-1 defeat in Serbia on Wednesday.

Falcao 'dreaming' of move (Nov 14, 2012 13:28 GMT)
Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao has admitted he would be tempted by a move overseas but denied that his absence from Europa League games this season is to ensure he is not cup-tied ahead of a January transfer.

Barcelona's Messi delighted by La Liga honour (Nov 13, 2012 16:18 GMT)
Lionel Messi said he was proud after his peers voted him La Liga's best player for the fourth successive season.

Espanyol boss Pochettino given reprieve - report (Nov 13, 2012 11:10 GMT)
Espanyol's under-fire coach Mauricio Pochettino is to stay at the club for another week at least, according to a report in Mundo Deportivo on Tuesday.

Real Madrid deny claims Pepe acted 'provocatively' (Nov 12, 2012 17:27 GMT)
Real Madrid have released a statement via their official website denying that any player or staff member was involved in any unprofessional behaviour in the aftermath of Sunday's hard-fought 2-1 win at Levante.

Barcelona's Gerard Pique delighted to be back (Nov 12, 2012 12:29 GMT)
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique said he was happy to be back in action after almost two months out through injury and added that he was not worried by the two quick goals his team conceded in the second half in their 4-2 La Liga win at Real Mallorca

Levante rage at referee, Real elbow anger (Nov 12, 2012 11:41 GMT)
Sunday evening's incident-packed 2-1 win for Real Madrid at Levante brought contrasting reactions from the two camps, with the home players claiming referee Munoz Fernandez had helped Madrid win and the visitors complaining the officials had allowed

Coach Pochettino on brink of leaving Espanyol (Nov 12, 2012 11:18 GMT)
Espanyol coach Pochettino could become the first Primera Division coach to leave his job this season, with a decision over his futute reportedly due on Monday afternoon.

Ball: Spring chickens (Nov 12, 2012 09:45 GMT)
La Liga expert Phil Ball examines why young talent takes longer to come through in Spain.

Messi breaks Pele's scoring record (Nov 12, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Lionel Messi has become the greatest ever goalscorer in a calendar year after scoring a brace in Barcelona's win over Mallorca to take his 2012 tally to 76.

La Liga: Messi downs Mallorca, Real saved (Nov 11, 2012 15:07 GMT)
Two goals by Lionel Messi inspired leaders Barcelona to a 4-2 victory at Mallorca after the hosts had threatened to derail their visitors' bid for a 10th win in this season's Primera Division.

La Liga: Rayo beat Celta in thriller, Osasuna win (Nov 10, 2012 17:56 GMT)
Rayo Vallecano produced a stunning second-half comeback to beat ten-man Celta Vigo 3-2 at Vallecas.

Report: Zenit want to sign Real's Cheryshev (Nov 9, 2012 16:05 GMT)
Real Madrid youth teamer Denis Cheryshev is a target for Russian club Zenit St Petersburg, according to the player's father, Dimitry.

Alves: Barca don't need a Plan B (Nov 9, 2012 15:27 GMT)
Barcelona defender Dani Alves says that dominating possession but losing games is of no interest to him, but the Catalans will not be changing their philosophy to try to find a Plan B after the Zlatan Ibrahimovic experiment failed two seasons ago.

Fontas excited for Barcelona reunion (Nov 9, 2012 12:18 GMT)
On-loan Real Mallorca defender Andreu Fontas says he is looking forward to facing parent club Barcelona on Sunday in La Liga.

ESPN FC Quiniela - Week 11 - Who's first? (Nov 9, 2012 08:39 GMT)
In the latest Quiniela, Eduardo Alvarez forecasts which La Liga manager will be the first to lose his job this season.

Valencia star Feghouli dismisses transfer talk (Nov 8, 2012 19:49 GMT)
In-form Valencia midfielder Sofiane Feghouli, a reported target for big-spending Ligue 1 leaders Paris St Germain and Premier League giants Manchester United, says he is happy at his current club and hopes to sign a new deal.

Ronaldo fears bad image could cost him Ballon d'Or (Nov 8, 2012 19:23 GMT)
Cristiano Ronaldo thinks a negative public image may stand in the way of him collecting the Ballon d'Or.

Deportivo hit by Spanish tax authorities (Nov 8, 2012 12:08 GMT)
Deportivo la Coruna are the latest La Liga club to be hit by serious financial bad news, with the Spanish government reportedly embargoing all their income, including television, ticket and commercial revenues.

Ronaldo set for striking role (Nov 8, 2012 11:51 GMT)
Cristiano Ronaldo could be pressed into service an emergency centre-forward for Real Madrid for Sunday's La Liga trip to Levante, as first choice strikers Karim Benzema and Gonzalo Higuain recover from muscle injuries picked up this week.

Diego dismisses rumours of Atletico return (Nov 8, 2012 09:59 GMT)
Wolfsburg midfielder Diego has denied being in contact with his former club Atletico Madrid regarding a return.

Injury problems mount for Mourinho (Nov 7, 2012 11:30 GMT)
Injury problems continue to mount for Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho, whose two senior centre-forwards, Gonzalo Higuain and Karim Benzema, are now serious doubts for the trip to Levante on Sunday.

Benat remains relaxed about future (Nov 6, 2012 13:00 GMT)
Benat Etxebarria said he was not worrying about his future after another spectacular free kick helped Real Betis to a 4-2 La Liga win at Getafe on Monday.

Ronaldo: I'd vote for myself for Ballon d'Or (Nov 6, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Cristiano Ronaldo has declared that he would vote for himself to win the Ballon d'Or, if it were possible.

Bielsa: Our confidence will now grow after victory (Nov 5, 2012 11:55 GMT)
Athletic Bilbao coach Marcelo Bielsa believes his side will grow in confidence following their much-needed 2-1 La Liga win at Granada on Sunday.

Mourinho pleased with Modric and Essien (Nov 5, 2012 10:47 GMT)
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho praised Michael Essien and Luka Modric after both got on the scoresheet in Saturday's 4-0 La Liga win over Real Zaragoza at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.

Ball: Number crunching (Nov 5, 2012 09:43 GMT)
La Liga expert Phil Ball is number crunching this week as he puts his focus on potential stars of the future.

La Liga: Negredo misfires for Sevilla (Nov 4, 2012 16:10 GMT)
Sevilla's reliance on the goals of Alvara Negredo cost them as they made all the running but were held to a frustrating goalless draw at home to Levante.

Barcelona hit by Adriano injury blow (Nov 4, 2012 13:48 GMT)
Barcelona's defensive concerns have deepened with the news that Adriano will be out for three weeks after suffering a leg injury oin the win over Celta Vigo.

La Liga: Barca ease to victory over Celta Vigo (Nov 3, 2012 18:07 GMT)
Lionel Messi could not get a goal to mark the birth of his first son but Barcelona took the points in a straightforward victory over Celta Vigo.

Messi becomes a father, son named Thiago (Nov 2, 2012 17:59 GMT)
Barcelona star Lionel Messi has become a father for the first time after girlfriend Antonella Roccuzzo gave birth to a baby boy whom they named Thiago.

Keep your focus, Mourinho tells Real stars (Nov 2, 2012 16:14 GMT)
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has called on his players to keep their focus as they move quickly from game to game.

Messi could face Celta Vigo after son's birth (Nov 2, 2012 13:47 GMT)
Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova has said he expects Lionel Messi to be available for the home game against Celta Vigo on Saturday despite the attacker having been absent from training on Friday to attend the birth of his first child.

Ruiz: We want to end Falcao's goalscoring run (Nov 2, 2012 11:56 GMT)
Valencia defender Victor Ruiz says his side will go all out to put an end to Radamel Falcao's goalscoring run as they welcome Atletico Madrid to the Mestalla on Saturday.

Atletico Madrid keen to re-sign Wolfsburg's Diego (Nov 2, 2012 11:56 GMT)
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone wants to re-sign Brazilian midfielder Diego from Wolfsburg in January, an agent close to the player's father has claimed.

PSG deny reports of Cristiano Ronaldo move (Nov 2, 2012 09:05 GMT)
Paris Saint-Germain have played down reports that the club could be set to bring both Cristiano Ronaldo and Jose Mourinho to the Parc Des Princes in the summer.

ESPN FC Quiniela - Week 10 - Hardly News (Nov 2, 2012 08:04 GMT)
In the latest Quiniela, Eduardo Alvarez predicts media-savvy Jose Mourinho to guide Real Madrid to a home win, while Atletico Madrid should earn a point in Valencia.

La Liga: Villa targeting more regular Barca role (Nov 1, 2012 23:01 GMT)
Barcelona forward David Villa is hoping his performance and goal in Wednesday night's 3-0 Copa del Rey victory over Alaves will lead to more opportunities for the first team.

La Fabrica's raw materials (Nov 1, 2012 18:02 GMT)
Dermot Corrigan explores why promoting from the Real Madrid academy is not high on Jose Mourinho's agenda.

Messi denies talk of tension with Villa (Nov 1, 2012 13:29 GMT)
Lionel Messi has played down speculation that he and Barcelona team-mate David Villa do not get on.

Financial problems resurface for in-form Malaga (Nov 1, 2012 11:04 GMT)
The money problems that have plagued Malaga surfaced again in the wake of Wednesday night's 4-3 Copa del Rey last 32 first leg win at Cacereno, with coach Manuel Pellegrini and his players saying they would meet on Thursday to discuss their options a

Kaka: I never wanted to leave Madrid (Nov 1, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Real Madrid first-team boss Jose Mourinho has blamed the club's youth system and Madrid Castilla coach Alberto Toril for not providing a useful reservoir of young talent to the senior side.


Spain
Del Bosque: Spain focused on football (Nov 14, 2012 10:45 GMT)
Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque says his side are happy to take part in the extra-curricular activities around Wednesday's controversial friendly in Panama, but the game remains an important part of their preparation for more important upcoming compet


Italian National Team
Prandelli rests duo for friendly (Nov 14, 2012 11:00 GMT)
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has opted to rest Gianluigi Buffon and Andrea Pirlo for Wednesday's friendly with France as he seeks to test the country's young stars.

Italy boss Prandelli hopes De Rossi learns lesson (Nov 12, 2012 19:37 GMT)
Italy boss Cesare Prandelli expects Daniele De Rossi to play a key role for the country at the 2014 World Cup despite axing him from the squad for Wednesday's game against France.

Italy drop De Rossi for punching Mauri in derby (Nov 11, 2012 20:40 GMT)
Italy head coach Cesare Prandelli has taken a hardline approach to Daniele De Rossi's indiscipline by dropping the Roma midfielder from his squad to face France.

Platini feels Pirlo is a Ballon d'Or contender (Nov 2, 2012 11:39 GMT)
Michel Platini believes Juventus and Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo is a contender for the Ballon d'Or.

Cesare Prandelli proud of Italy transformation (Nov 1, 2012 12:18 GMT)
Italy boss Cesare Prandelli spoke of his pride in changing perceptions of the country's football and praised Marco Verratti, claiming the 19-year-old Paris Saint-Germain midfielder has the potential to become one of the continent's finest.


Italian Serie A
Davids: Big jobs like Juventus are easier (Nov 30, 2012 10:02 GMT)
Edgar Davids has revealed an ambition to replace Antonio Conte at Juventus, claiming it is easier to coach a bigger club than a smaller one.

Chiellini dreaming of derby goal against Torino (Nov 30, 2012 10:02 GMT)
Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini is hoping to score another derby goal for the club after recovering from injury in time to face their city rivals Torino.

Serie A: Juventus gunning for derby glory (Nov 29, 2012 18:46 GMT)
Leaders Juventus will be eyeing a swift return to winning ways in Serie A after suffering their second defeat of the season against AC Milan.

Moratti: Inter not 'blackmailing' Sneijder (Nov 29, 2012 12:45 GMT)
Massimo Moratti has denied claims that Inter Milan are "blackmailing" Wesley Sneijder after the Nerazzurri hinted that he would not play again until he agreed to extend his contract.

Fontana wins appeal against match-fix ban (Nov 29, 2012 11:34 GMT)
Alberto Fontana has had his ban for match fixing overturned by tribunal at Italy's Sports Arbitration Court (TNA) and is free to return to action immediately.

AC Milan end talk of Pato exit (Nov 29, 2012 10:36 GMT)
Alexandre Pato "is happy at Milan" and will not be returning home to Brazil following a meeting between the player's agent and Adriano Galliani.

Inter Milan chief rules out Balotelli move (Nov 29, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti insists the Serie A giants have no interest in signing Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli during the January transfer window.

Superstitious Hamsik won't talk Scudetto (Nov 28, 2012 18:04 GMT)
Marek Hamsik can't even bring himself to utter the word Scudetto in case he jinxes Napoli's tilt at the Serie A title.

Juve punish Quagliarella for rant (Nov 28, 2012 14:19 GMT)
Juventus striker Fabio Quagliarella has been fined for his outburst towards his coach Angelo Alessio after his substitution against AC Milan.

Mourinho declares continuing love for Inter Milan (Nov 28, 2012 10:23 GMT)
As reports of his unrest in Spain continue to grow, Jose Mourinho has spoken of his love of former club Inter, claiming he will always "belong to the Nerazzurri family."

Juventus sweating on South American duo (Nov 28, 2012 09:40 GMT)
Juventus may well be forced to take on neighbours Torino this weekend without South American duo Martin Caceres and Arturo Vidal as both are suffering with injury.

Referee defends Milan penalty decision (Nov 27, 2012 21:08 GMT)
The referee who awarded AC Milan the penalty from which they scored the only goal of their win over Juventus has defended himself against questions over his decision, saying that television "alters perceptions".

Palermo rule out re-signing Pastore (Nov 27, 2012 13:45 GMT)
Maurizio Zamparini has dismissed reports that Palermo could be set to re-sign Javier Pastore after the Argentinian has failed to impress with Paris Saint-Germain.

Antonini: Berlusconi helped us beat Juve (Nov 27, 2012 11:35 GMT)
AC Milan defender Luca Antonini gave credit for his side's win over Juventus at the weekend to Silvio Berlusconi after the club president again visited the training ground before the match.

Toni and Glik wounded in clash of heads (Nov 26, 2012 11:43 GMT)
Luca Toni and Kamil Glik were both taken to hospital while Alberto Aquilani needs tests on a thigh problem following Sunday's 2-2 draw between Fiorentina and Torino.

Sneijder omission at Inter a 'technical decision' (Nov 26, 2012 11:40 GMT)
Inter Milan coach Andrea Stramaccioni has insisted leaving Wesley Sneijder out of his squad is a "technical decision" based on the player's performance on training and not due to a contract wrangle.

Buffon: Juve deserved to lose (Nov 26, 2012 10:57 GMT)
Gianluigi Buffon said Juventus deserved to lose against Milan on Sunday, but Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri admitted that the penalty that earned his side a 1-0 win should not have been given.

Serie A: Milan upset leaders Juventus (Nov 25, 2012 16:33 GMT)
AC Milan relieved the pressure on under-fire manager Massimiliano Allegri by condemning Serie A leaders Juventus to only their second defeat in 53 games, 1-0.

Roma to be taken to court over Kappa kit row (Nov 24, 2012 21:06 GMT)
Roma's decision to terminate their contract with Kappa due to "serious defects" has led the kit manufacturer to announce plans to take the Serie A club to court.

Contract issue behind Sneijder's Inter absence (Nov 24, 2012 20:27 GMT)
Inter Milan technical director Marco Branca has revealed that Wesley Sneijder has recently been absent from the first team due to issues with his contract and he will not play again for the club until it has been resolved.

Pato expected to be fit for Juve clash (Nov 23, 2012 10:18 GMT)
Alexandre Pato's injury picked up in AC Milan's 3-1 Champions League win against Anderlecht on Wednesday is not as serious as first feared and the striker is expected to be fit for this weekend's clash with Juventus.

Donadoni backs referees amid criticism (Nov 23, 2012 09:58 GMT)
Roberto Donadoni has defended referees and warned that continued criticism of officials will only increase tensions between them and clubs.

Agent links veteran Trezeguet to Serie A return (Nov 22, 2012 09:30 GMT)
David Trezeguet's future at River Plate is in doubt after his agent claimed two Italian sides are interested in negotiating a return to Serie A.

Roma blow as Lamela ruled out for three weeks (Nov 21, 2012 16:42 GMT)
Roma have been dealt a blkow with the news that midfielder Erik Lamela will be out of action for three weejs after he suffered an ankle ligament against Torino on Monday night.

Cellino fumes at Roma's unsporting win (Nov 21, 2012 11:21 GMT)
Cagliari's appeal to overturn a win awarded to Roma following the abandoned match between the sides has "nothing to do with sport" according to Massimo Cellino.

Bergodi determined for success after Pescara appointment (Nov 21, 2012 10:53 GMT)
Pescara have appointed former defender Cristiano Bergodi as their new coach following the resignation of Giovanni Stroppa at the weekend.

Inter Milan duo banned after Cagliari draw (Nov 20, 2012 15:42 GMT)
Inter Milan coach Andrea Stramaccioni and striker Antonio Cassano have been banned after incidents during and after the bad-tempered 2-2 draw with Cagliari last weekend.

Pjanic dedicates goal to banned De Rossi (Nov 20, 2012 11:03 GMT)
Roma midfielder Miralem Pjanic dedicated his goal in the 2-0 win over Torino on Monday night to the suspended Daniele De Rossi.

Doctor: Jovetic close to Fiorentina return (Nov 19, 2012 17:42 GMT)
Fiorentina striker Stevan Jovetic has not suffered a recurrence of the calf injury which sidelined him for three weeks and he should be back for the side's next fixture, according to the club doctor.

Abbiati forgives Galliani for insults (Nov 19, 2012 13:01 GMT)
Christian Abbiati says there is no issue between him and Adriano Galliani after the Milan vice-president was caught on television insulting the goalkeeper.

Montella keeping his feet on the ground (Nov 18, 2012 23:25 GMT)

Zeman positive despite recent Roma results (Nov 18, 2012 23:22 GMT)
Roma manager Zdenek Zeman has put last week's Rome derby defeat behind him but knows he "must answer for the results" if his side continue to lose.

Inter chief: Club ill-treated by officials (Nov 18, 2012 19:59 GMT)
Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti feels the club are being unfairly punished by referees "incapable of doing their jobs properly", but rubbished talk of a conspiracy against them.

Branca: Inter Milan making good progress (Nov 18, 2012 18:40 GMT)
Inter Milan technical director Marco Branca believes the club are ahead of schedule with their performances this season, following the recent transformation of their squad.

Serie A: Inter held by Cagliari, Fiorentina climb (Nov 18, 2012 17:39 GMT)
Inter Milan missed the chance to take a chunk out of Juventus' lead at the top of the Serie A standings after being held at home by mid-table Cagliari.

Giovanni Stroppa resigns from Pescara post (Nov 18, 2012 17:17 GMT)
Pescara head coach Giovanni Stroppa has resigned in the aftermath of Sunday's 1-0 Serie A defeat at Siena.

Serie A: Juve frustrated, Milan rally (Nov 17, 2012 22:14 GMT)
Serie A leaders Juventus were denied by a goalkeeping masterclass as Lazio held out for a 0-0 draw in Turin.

Baldini backtracks on De Rossi sale talk (Nov 16, 2012 20:05 GMT)
Franco Baldini has distanced himself from his own recent comments on Daniele De Rossi and insists reports that Roma want to sell the midfielder are "not true".

Lazio need to be at 150% to beat Juventus (Nov 16, 2012 19:55 GMT)
Vladimir Petkovic says his Lazio side "need to be at 150%" as they prepare to face Juventus in Turin on Saturday.

Allegri welcomes Berlusconi visit (Nov 16, 2012 17:04 GMT)
AC Milan boss Massimiliano Allegri says Silvio Berlusconi's visit to the club's training ground on Friday was "very important" and hopes it will inspire his faltering side.

Rubin Kazan's Bocchetti keen on Napoli move (Nov 16, 2012 14:41 GMT)
Salvatore Bocchetti has invited his hometown club Napoli to make a bid for him when his contract with Rubin Kazan expires on December 31.

Conte, Cassano in row over 'morality' (Nov 16, 2012 10:26 GMT)
Antonio Conte and Antonio Cassano have become locked in a bitter war of words, with both men questioning the other's 'morality'.

Inter coach: You don't need to be a star (Nov 15, 2012 12:36 GMT)
Andrea Stramaccioni has said his rise through the ranks to become Inter Milan coach shows that anyone "can reach a big club".

Fiorentina boosted by Stevan Jovetic recovery (Nov 15, 2012 12:00 GMT)
Fiorentina believe Stevan Jovetic could be fit to face Atalanta this coming weekend as he is on course to recover from a muscle problem.

Catania and Palermo in war of words (Nov 15, 2012 10:48 GMT)
Former Palermo director Pietro Lo Monaco has taken a swipe at his former club as his new club Catania prepare to face them in a Sicilian derby, saying: "It's not as if we're welcoming Barcelona."

Huntelaar may join Premier League, says agent (Nov 15, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar may be set to leave Bundesliga outfit Schalke in January, with clubs in the Premier League, Serie A and La Liga all interested in procuring his services, according to his agent.

Sneijder not leaving Inter Milan - agent (Nov 14, 2012 17:00 GMT)
Wesley Sneijder will not be leaving Inter Milan for Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala, according to his agent.

Materazzi: Benitez 'scared of own shadow' (Nov 14, 2012 11:53 GMT)
Marco Materazzi has laid into his former Inter Milan boss Rafael Benitez, saying he never got on with the coach during his short spell a the club.

Santos confirm interest in Milan's Robinho (Nov 14, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Santos coach Muricy Ramalho admits the Brazilian club are hoping to lure AC Milan striker Robinho back to the club during the forthcoming transfer window.

Fredy Guarin ruled out for Inter Milan (Nov 13, 2012 16:35 GMT)
Inter Milan have been dealt another setback with the news that midfielder Fredy Guarin will miss the next three weeks with a thigh injury.

De Rossi handed three-match ban for punch (Nov 13, 2012 12:02 GMT)
Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi has been handed a three-match ban following his red card in Sunday's Rome derby.

AC Milan continue support for Allegri (Nov 13, 2012 08:00 GMT)
AC Milan have once again thrown their support behind under-pressure coach Massimiliano Allegri, suggesting a managerial change would not promise results.

Allegri under fresh scrutiny after latest defeat (Nov 12, 2012 14:02 GMT)
Massimiliano Allegri says "it is a shame about results" as speculation in Italy intensifies over the future of the AC Milan coach.

Pogba sorry for 'disrespectful' lateness (Nov 12, 2012 13:47 GMT)
Paul Pogba has said he was "disrespectful" by arriving late for training at Juventus twice last week, and vowed not to repeat his mistake.

Ciro Ferrara: I won't quit Sampdoria (Nov 12, 2012 13:16 GMT)
Under-pressure Sampdoria coach Ciro Ferrara has said he will not resign despite seeing his team slump to a seventh consecutive defeat.

Stramaccioni not concerned by defeat (Nov 12, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Andrea Stramaccioni says there is no need to panic after Inter suffered a 3-2 defeat at Atalanta on Sunday, despite falling further behind Juventus.

Serie A: More Milan woe, Lazio win Rome derby (Nov 11, 2012 14:59 GMT)
AC Milan's mini-revival came to an abrupt end as Fiorentina inflicted a fourth home defeat of the Serie A season on Massimiliano Allegri's hapless side, beating them 3-1.

Marotta: Pogba omission "educational" (Nov 11, 2012 11:27 GMT)
Juventus director general Beppe Marotta has labelled the decision to omit Paul Pogba from the side which beat Pescara 6-1 as "educational" rather than for "punishment".

Juventus offer for Brazilian Doria rejected (Nov 11, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Juventus has had a €4.5 million bid for Botafogo defender Doria rejected, with the Brazilian club increasing their asking price for the in-demand youngster.

Pogba's agent questions Juventus' decision (Nov 10, 2012 13:48 GMT)
Paul Pogba's agent has criticised Juventus' decision to drop the French midfielder for their Serie A game with Pescara.

Frey: Controversies are harming Italian game (Nov 9, 2012 12:46 GMT)
Sebastian Frey says Italian football is suffering from "too many controversies", meaning fans are choosing not to attend matches.

Ezequiel Lavezzi backs Napoli to fight for title (Nov 9, 2012 12:44 GMT)
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ezequiel Lavezzi believes former club Napoli will fight for the Serie A title this season.

Milan's Ignazio Abate ruled out by thigh strain (Nov 9, 2012 11:09 GMT)
Milan's Ignazio Abate is expected to be out for at least two weeks after suffering a thigh strain.

Mazzarri: Napoli not 'Cavani-dependent' (Nov 8, 2012 11:28 GMT)
Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri has dismissed claims that his team is over-reliant on star striker Edinson Cavani, instead bemoaning the club's busy fixture list.

Milan ready to dump M'Baye Niang (Nov 8, 2012 11:20 GMT)
AC Milan are reportedly ready to allow summer signing M'Baye Niang to leave, perhaps as early as January, as patience with the France Under-21 international wears thin.

Ibrahimovic hopes Roma star De Rossi joins PSG (Nov 7, 2012 13:58 GMT)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is hopeful Paris Saint-Germain can sign Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi.

Allegri not worried by visit of Guardiola's brother (Nov 7, 2012 12:51 GMT)
Massimiliano Allegri insists he is not worried for his future at AC Milan despite Pep Guardiola's brother attending the club's Champions League match against Malaga at San Siro.

Pescara midfielder Quintero faints in training (Nov 7, 2012 12:01 GMT)
Pescara midfielder Juan Fernando Quintero gave his club a scare on Tuesday when he fainted during a training session and was rushed to hospital.

Milan chief rules out striker swap deal (Nov 6, 2012 11:09 GMT)
Adriano Galliani has dismissed speculation that Manchester City and AC Milan could be set to swap strikers Mario Balotelli and Stephan El Shaarawy.

Casillas backs Ramos (Nov 6, 2012 10:46 GMT)
Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas has told France Football he will be voting for team-mate Sergio Ramos to win the Ballon D'Or.

Juventus and Inter Milan fined after derby (Nov 6, 2012 10:06 GMT)
Juventus and Inter Milan have been fined for the actions of their supporters during Saturday's Derby d'Italia encounter in Turin.

Cruel blow for Fiorentina as Jovetic injured (Nov 6, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Fiorentina striker Stevan Jovetic will be out of action for the next two weeks with a muscle tear, the club have announced.

Roma open to further bids for Daniele De Rossi (Nov 5, 2012 13:56 GMT)
Roma general manager Franco Baldini has revealed the club would give consideration to further offers for Daniele De Rossi, who appears to be out of favour under coach Zdenek Zeman.

Serie A: Napoli held, Lazio thrashed (Nov 4, 2012 17:10 GMT)
An injury-time blunder from Salvatore Aronica gifted Torino an equaliser as Napoli failed to significantly close the gap on Serie A's top two, Juventus and Inter Milan.

Stramaccioni demands respect from Juve (Nov 4, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Inter Milan coach Andrea Stramaccioni has hit out at Juventus' 'lack of respect' after his side ended the league leaders' unbeaten run with a 3-1 away win.

Serie A: Inter stun Juve, AC smash five (Nov 3, 2012 20:08 GMT)
Inter Milan brought an end to Juventus' 49-game unbeaten run in Serie A with victory at the Juventus Stadium, where the Bianconeri had never lost a game before.

Milan boss eyes move toward fourth (Nov 3, 2012 07:00 GMT)
AC Milan boss Massimiliano Allegri bellieves his side can reach fourth spot in the Serie A with a string of consistent performances.

Boniek: Roma coach Zeman should be given time (Nov 2, 2012 12:07 GMT)
Former Roma star Zbigniew Boniek has insisted coach Zdenek Zeman deserves patience as he looks to put his mark on the team.

Barzagli fears 'complete striker' Milito (Nov 2, 2012 11:52 GMT)
Andrea Barzagli has pinpointed Inter striker Diego Milito as the biggest threat to Juventus' unbeaten run in Serie A.

Serie A: Table-toppers meet in Derby d'Italia (Nov 1, 2012 23:25 GMT)
The first Derby d'Italia of the Serie A season has more at stake than usual as second-placed Inter Milan bid to end Juventus' incredible unbeaten run on Saturday night.

Zeman blames pitch and players for defeat (Nov 1, 2012 12:36 GMT)
Roma boss Zdenek Zeman blamed both the pitch and his players after seeing the team throw away another lead in the 3-2 defeat at Parma.

Mazzarri: Atalanta game was 'cursed' (Nov 1, 2012 11:37 GMT)
Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri could not believe his side lost to Atalanta on Wednesday night and insisted that it was too soon to bring Edinson Cavani back into the fold.


Italy
Deschamps pleased with Italy win (Nov 15, 2012 23:57 GMT)
France continued their unbeaten record since Euro 2012 with a 2-1 friendly win over Italy on Wednesday and coach Didier Deschamps believes it is a reward for Les Bleus' rich run of form.

Osvaldo withdraws from Italy squad (Nov 13, 2012 11:22 GMT)
Daniel Osvaldo has been ruled out of Italy's friendly with France on Wednesday due to injury and has left the Azzurri training base in Parma.


German National Team
Kiessling disappointed by Germany snub (Nov 19, 2012 10:59 GMT)
Bayer Leverkusen striker Stefan Kiessling took a swipe at Germany manager Joachim Low after scoring his 21st league goal of the year in the 2-0 win against Schalke.

Hesse: Looking for goals (Nov 17, 2012 11:11 GMT)
Does Leo Messi really need to add to his goal tally to catch Gerd Muller's annual record? Uli Hesse investigates.

Low: Lukas Podolski still in my Germany plans (Nov 15, 2012 10:02 GMT)
Joachim Low has reassured Lukas Podolski that he remains in his plans for Germany despite the forward appearing for just 18 minutes against Netherlands.

Adler: I almost quit game (Nov 13, 2012 11:22 GMT)
On the eve of his return to the Germany squad, goalkeeper Rene Adler has revealed he almost quit the game during his nightmare injury lay-off.

Germany's Bierhoff defends Netherlands friendly (Nov 13, 2012 09:58 GMT)
Germany general manager Oliver Bierhoff has defended the decision to arrange a friendly against Netherlands this week.

Netherlands friendly angers Voller (Nov 9, 2012 13:05 GMT)
Former Germany player and coach Rudi Voller has hit out at his country's friendly fixture in the Netherlands on Tuesday, saying: "Why is this match on?"


German Bundesliga
Hitzfeld: Bayern can win league with victory (Nov 30, 2012 13:36 GMT)
Former Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund manager Ottmar Hitzfeld believes Bayern will win the Bundesliga title if they can take all three points from Germany's 'Clasico' between the two sides on Satuday.

Bundesliga rallies against Platini's plans (Nov 30, 2012 12:44 GMT)
Bundesliga representatives are opposed to Michel Platini's plan to ditch the Europa League in favour of an expanded Champions League.

Bundesliga: Bayern looking to stretch lead at top (Nov 29, 2012 18:50 GMT)
Defending Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund travel to runaway leaders Bayern Munich this weekend in arguably one of the biggest matches of the season on the German domestic front.

Bayern Munich clinch 'winter championship' (Nov 29, 2012 12:11 GMT)
Bayern Munich have become the first Bundesliga team in history to clinch the Herbstmeisterschaft after only 14 games, as they went ten points clear at the top of the table after beating ten-man Freiburg 2-0.

Howedes: Schalke must regain winning form (Nov 29, 2012 11:46 GMT)
After a return of just four points from five games during November, Schalke have to be cautious not to slip off the pace at the top of the Bundesliga, skipper Benedikt Howedes has warned.

Babbel clings to Hoffenheim job (Nov 29, 2012 10:26 GMT)
Under-pressure Hoffenheim boss Markus Babbel has been given a vote of confidence despite his side's dispiriting 4-2 defeat at Nurnberg.

Bundesliga: Bayern breeze, Leverkusen win (Nov 28, 2012 21:37 GMT)
Bayern Munich extended their lead at the top of the Bundesliga to 10 points with a comfortable victory at 10-man Freiburg.

German fans' silent protests (Nov 28, 2012 13:10 GMT)
Fans at Borussia Dortmund's Westfalenstadion were among the first to spend the first 12 minutes and 12 seconds of a match in silence on Tuesday night in protest of measures proposed to control spectators.

Schalke: Arsenal can't afford Huntelaar (Nov 28, 2012 09:03 GMT)
Schalke general manager Horst Heldt has revealed that striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar is available to any club willing to pay for his services in January, but he doesn't believe it will be Arsenal.

Robben may miss crunch clash (Nov 28, 2012 09:02 GMT)
Jupp Heynckes has said Arjen Robben could miss Saturday's German 'clasico' between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.

Bundesliga: Dusseldorf peg back Dortmund (Nov 27, 2012 21:32 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund were punished for not seeing off Fortuna Dusseldorf as they were pegged back to draw 1-1 at the Westfalenstadion.

Fan anger over DFL plans to reduce away allocations (Nov 27, 2012 17:39 GMT)
Bundesliga fans will protest against the DFL paper Safe Stadium experience until the draft is put to vote on December 12.

Martinez: Bayern-Dortmund a German 'clasico' (Nov 27, 2012 14:33 GMT)
Spain international Javi Martinez believes the game between Bayern Munich and Dortmund is a 'clasico' and admitted he kept the ball with which he scored his first Bundesliga goal.

Hamburg hit by Van der Vaart injury blow (Nov 26, 2012 15:23 GMT)
Hamburg star Rafael Van der Vaart could be out of action until the Bundesliga season resumes following its winter break after he tore a muscle during the 2-0 defeat to Fortuna Dusseldorf on Friday.

Bundesliga fans condemned for lighting flares (Nov 26, 2012 14:23 GMT)
Flares lit by Hamburg and Schalke fans at the weekend counteracted German fans' attempts to silence the ongoing security discussions in German football.

Ribery: I'll end my career at Bayern (Nov 26, 2012 13:11 GMT)
France international Franck Ribery said he hopes to end his career with Bayern Munich after his club hammered Hannover 5-0 to move nine points clear at the top of the Bundesliga.

Dortmund: Lewandowski could stay until 2014 (Nov 26, 2012 11:05 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund chief executive Aki Watzke has told kicker that striker Robert Lewandowski could stay at the club until the end of his contract in 2014.

Wiese ruled out until New Year (Nov 26, 2012 09:19 GMT)
Hoffenheim goalkeeper Tim Wiese will be sidelined for the rest of the year, and could possibly have played his final game for the club.

Bundesliga: Freiburg crush sorry Stuttgart (Nov 25, 2012 16:51 GMT)
Freiburg took the honours in the Baden-Wurttemberg derby against Stuttgart with a comfortable 3-0 win at the Dreisamstadion.

Bundesliga: Bayern dismantle Hannover (Nov 24, 2012 16:42 GMT)
Javi Martinez scored his first goal for Bayern Munich as they dismantled Hannover 5-0 with ease at the Allianz Arena to power on at the top of the Bundesliga.

Hesse: The kids aren't all right (Nov 24, 2012 09:52 GMT)
Uli Hesse tells of his experiences and concerns regarding the youth set-up in Germany.

Bender fit for Mainz clash despite broken nose (Nov 23, 2012 09:52 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Sven Bender will be fit to play against Mainz on Saturday despite breaking his nose in the 4-1 Champions League win against Ajax on Wednesday.

Bundesliga: Familiar faces for Klaus Allofs (Nov 22, 2012 17:06 GMT)
Wolfsburg's new sporting director Klaus Allofs will come face to face with long-time colleague Thomas Schaaf when the Wolves meet Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga on Saturday.

Critics question Bayern Munich performances (Nov 22, 2012 13:04 GMT)
Bayern Munich have come under fire for their recent performances - despite their healthy lead in the Bundesliga and qualification for the knockout stages of the Champions League.

Veh impressed by Meier form this season (Nov 20, 2012 15:41 GMT)
Eintracht Frankfurt manager Armin Veh has lavished praise on Bundesliga's joint top-scorer Alex Meier.

Huntelaar tight-lipped on move speculation (Nov 20, 2012 14:07 GMT)
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, the subject of speculation linking him with a move away from the Bundesliga in January, has said he only wants to concentrate on playing for Schalke. Huntelaar, 29, is under contract until the end of the season but is reported t

Bayern's Gustavo undergoes groin surgery (Nov 20, 2012 09:02 GMT)
Bayern Munich have announced that midfielder Luiz Gustavo has undergone successful surgery on his groin.

Mandzukic denies celebration was political (Nov 19, 2012 11:35 GMT)
Mario Mandzukic has denied claims that the salute used in his goal celebration against Nurnberg at the weekend was to Croatian generals Ante Gotovina and Mladen Markac.

Uncertainty surrounds future of Hamburg's Son (Nov 19, 2012 10:39 GMT)
Hamburg's South Korean forward Son Heung-Min hit his sixth goal of the season to lift his side into the top half of the table and spark further speculation about his future.

Bundesliga: Ten-man Nurnberg hold Bayern (Nov 17, 2012 16:48 GMT)
Nurnberg became only the second team all season to take anything off Bayern Munich with a spirited 1-1 draw in a Bavarian derby at the Frankenstadion.

Klopp sends out warning to Perisic (Nov 16, 2012 15:39 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp issued a warning to Ivan Perisic after the midfielder had bemoaned the fact he is not a starter for the Bundesliga champions.

Bayern announce record turnover for the year (Nov 16, 2012 12:49 GMT)
Bayern Munich have announced a record turnover of €373.4 million for the fiscal year.

Vukcevic awakes from coma weeks after crash (Nov 16, 2012 09:49 GMT)
Hoffenheim's Boris Vukcevic has awoken from a coma eight weeks after his involvement in a serious car accident.

Voronin fined by Dusseldorf for trip to nightclub (Nov 16, 2012 09:42 GMT)
Fortuna Dusseldorf striker Andrey Voronin has been fined by the club and handed a disciplinary warning after being caught nightclubbing.

Sammer: Bayern cannot afford complacency (Nov 15, 2012 12:38 GMT)
Bayern Munich sporting director Matthias Sammer has warned the club risk becoming a laughing stock if they allow complacency to derail their outstanding start to the season.

Nightclubber Voronin facing talks (Nov 15, 2012 09:08 GMT)
Dusseldorf striker Andrey Voronin has been caught nightclubbing after telling the club he could not train because he was ill.

Perisic's Borussia Dortmund future in doubt (Nov 15, 2012 08:07 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund general manager Michael Zorc has reacted angrily to claims by Ivan Perisic's agent that the Croatian is unhappy at the club.

Former Hertha Berlin striker Alex Alves dies (Nov 14, 2012 16:14 GMT)
Hertha Berlin's former Brazilian striker Alex Alves, who once won Goal of the Year in the Bundesliga in 2000, has died after a long battle with leukaemia.

Wolfsburg confirm agreement for Klaus Allofs (Nov 14, 2012 10:16 GMT)
Wolfsburg have confirmed that Klaus Allofs will become the club's new general manager.

Germany fan searches row continues (Nov 13, 2012 11:13 GMT)
The controversy caused by the installation of tents in which away fans were searched for flares before Eintracht Frankfurt's game at Bayern Munich continues after contradictory reports about their effectiveness.

Bayern away fan searches condemned (Nov 12, 2012 11:50 GMT)
The installation of tents in which away fans were searched for flares before Eintracht Frankfurt's game at Bayern Munich has been described an "intensive intrusion into civil rights" by fan lawyers.

Allofs set for Wolfsburg (Nov 12, 2012 10:27 GMT)
Werder Bremen general manager Klaus Allofs is set to move to managerless Wolfsburg, reports in Germany have said.

Bundesliga: Diego stars in Wolfsburg win (Nov 11, 2012 16:24 GMT)
Diego netted a brace as Wolfsburg put their recent woes behind them to record a surprise 3-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen which eases their early fears of relegation.

Bundesliga: Bayern beat Frankfurt, Dortmund win (Nov 10, 2012 16:37 GMT)
Bayern Munich saw off Eintracht Frankfurt to ensure they maintained a seven-point cushion over Schalke, who beat Werder Bremen, while Dortmund saw off Augsburg.

Lewandowski could be sold in the summer (Nov 9, 2012 16:32 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund are no longer ruling out the departure of €25 million-rated forward Robert Lewandowski at the end of the season, CEO Aki Watzke has told Spiegel online.

Hamburg to offload stars (Nov 9, 2012 11:32 GMT)
Hamburg will try to move five players on during the winter transfer period to cut wages and generate transfer income.

Bremen boss Allofs denies Wolfsburg talks (Nov 9, 2012 10:38 GMT)
Werder Bremen general manager Klaus Allofs has rubbished rumours of leaving the club for Wolfsburg and denied he had been in contact with the club's officials.

Bayern want boss Heynckes for another year (Nov 9, 2012 09:33 GMT)
Jupp Heynckes, who is in the final year of his contract, could stay as Bayern Munich coach for another year, the club's general director Matthias Sammer has said.

Allofs set to leave Werder Bremen - report (Nov 8, 2012 15:01 GMT)
Werder Bremen general manager Klaus Allofs could leave the club after 13 years and sign with VfL Wolfsburg.

Rajkovic's Hamburg return delayed by injury blow (Nov 6, 2012 13:18 GMT)
Hamburg coach Thorsten Fink has given defender Slobodan Rajkovic a second chance after banishing him to the reserves in the summer - only for injury to delay his return.

Gomez nearing Bayern return (Nov 6, 2012 09:22 GMT)
Mario Gomez is on the final leg of his road to recovery after an ankle surgery sidelined him for three months.

Hoeness responds to recent Van Gaal remark (Nov 5, 2012 13:09 GMT)
Bayern Munich President Uli Hoeness has hit back at former manager Louis van Gaal's claim that he was responsible for his sacking.

Jiracek out for rest of the year after suffering injury (Nov 5, 2012 11:50 GMT)
Hamburg midfielder Petr Jiracek has been ruled out for the rest of the year with an inflammation of the pubic joint.

Kehl broken nose adds to Dortmund injury list (Nov 5, 2012 11:06 GMT)
Sebastian Kehl became the latest Borussia Dortmund player to pick up a facial injury after being elbowed by Stuttgart midfielder Raphael Holzhauser during the side's goalless draw on Saturday.

Bundesliga: Leverkusen go fourth (Nov 4, 2012 17:28 GMT)
Bayer Leverkusen got the better of Rhineland neighbours Fortuna Dusseldorf by the odd goal in five at the BayArena to move up to fourth in the Bundesliga table.

Bundesliga: Bayern go seven clear (Nov 3, 2012 17:57 GMT)
Bayern Munich bounced back from last weekend's defeat at home to Bayer Leverkusen by demolishing Hamburg in their own back yard.

Bayern lead the chase for Goretzka (Nov 2, 2012 15:47 GMT)
Bayern Munich are determined to win the signature of Leon Goretzka, according to reports in Germany.

Bayern Munich out to end Hamburg hoodoo (Nov 2, 2012 11:56 GMT)
Bayern Munich hope to end their poor run at Hamburg, where they have not won since November 2006, when the two clubs meet on Saturday night.

Voronin's future at Dusseldorf in doubt (Nov 2, 2012 10:55 GMT)
Andrey Voronin's loan spell at Fortuna Dusseldorf could be cut short after a disagreement with coach Norbert Meier.

Bundesliga: Chasing pack have Bayern in sight (Nov 1, 2012 23:17 GMT)
The pursuit of Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich steps up this weekend with Schalke able to move to a point behind the Bavarians, whose eight-game winning start to the season was ended in a 2-1 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen last weekend.

Leverkusen suffer bruising night in DFB-Pokal (Nov 1, 2012 17:29 GMT)
Bayer Leverkusen sustained a series of injuries after beating third-flight club Arminia Bielefeld in the DFB-Pokal on Wednesday.

Fan movement focuses on safety in Germany (Nov 1, 2012 12:24 GMT)
Ahead of a fan meeting in Berlin on Thursday, Borussia Dortmund fanzine schwatzgelb.de has launched a nationwide campaign which claims that football fans still feel safe in Germany despite recent reports to the contrary.

Bert van Marwijk tempted by Wolfsburg post (Nov 1, 2012 09:08 GMT)
Former Netherlands boss Bert van Marwijk has hinted at his interest in the vacant managerial post at Wolfsburg.


Germany
Podolski given chance to reclaim Germany spot (Nov 14, 2012 13:41 GMT)
Arsenal star Lukas Podolski is set to be handed a chance to reclaim his place in the Germany side on Wednesday night with eight players missing the friendly in Amsterdam.

Schmelzer surprised by Low criticism (Nov 12, 2012 13:09 GMT)
Marcel Schmelzer has revealed that support from his Borussia Dortmund team-mates and fans helped him following Germany boss Joachim Low's criticism of him.


French National Team
Pires blasts 'incompetent' Domenech (Nov 20, 2012 10:33 GMT)
Former France international Robert Pires has rubbished ex-coach Raymond Domenech, describing him as "incompetent" and with "an oversized ego".

Domenech reveals all on Anelka World Cup row (Nov 19, 2012 16:46 GMT)
Former France manager Raymond Domenech has revealed what was really said between himself and Nicolas Anelka during their infamous dressing room bust-up at the 2010 World Cup.

Deschamps delighted to beat Italy (Nov 15, 2012 09:13 GMT)
France coach Didier Deschamps hailed his team after they came from behind to record their first win in Italy since 1994.

M'Vila set to appeal France suspension (Nov 14, 2012 09:20 GMT)
Yann M'Vila intends to launch an appeal after the France Football Federation (FFF) banned him from international action until the summer of 2014, his lawyer has said.

France talk humbles Pogba (Nov 13, 2012 10:18 GMT)
Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba is surprised he has been tipped to earn a call-up to the France squad, despite his encouraging performances for the Serie A leaders this season.

Benzema: Nasri deserves France recall (Nov 12, 2012 09:20 GMT)
France striker Karim Benzema believes that Sami Nasri should return to the international fold after missing Les Bleus' last five games.

Lawyer: FFF has made M'Vila a 'scapegoat' (Nov 9, 2012 10:21 GMT)
Yann M'Vila's lawyer has described the France international as a "scapegoat" after the French Football Federation (FFF) banned him from international action until the summer of 2014.

Gourcuff back in France fold to face Italy (Nov 8, 2012 15:23 GMT)
Lyon midfielder Yoann Gourcuff is back in the France squad for an international friendly with Italy next Wednesday.

Vercoutre: Malbranque deserves France call (Nov 5, 2012 13:47 GMT)
Lyon goalkeeper Remy Vercoutre has called upon France manager Didier Deschamps to call up his team-mate Steed Malbranque to the squad.


French Ligue 1
Ligue 1: Puygrenier: Time running out for Nancy (Nov 29, 2012 18:43 GMT)
Nancy defender Sebastien Puygrenier admits his side are already running out of chances to turn their season around as they prepare for Saturday's relegation battle against Evian.

Lucas Moura aims to emulate Zidane at PSG (Nov 27, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Sao Paulo and Brazil starlet Lucas Moura is eager to seize a "great opportunity" with a January move to Paris Saint-Germain, and is hoping to emulate his boyhood idols such as Zinedine Zidane while in Europe.

Cruyff questions PSG's long-term vision (Nov 26, 2012 10:26 GMT)
Netherlands legend Johan Cruyff has criticised what he perceives to be short-term thinking at affluent side Paris Saint Germain.

Balmont hits out at 'diver' Valbuena (Nov 26, 2012 09:30 GMT)
Lille's Florent Balmont accused Mathieu Valbuena of diving after being sent off as his side lost 1-0 to Marseille at the Stade Velodrome.

Ligue 1: OM leapfrog Lyon and Bordeaux (Nov 25, 2012 15:50 GMT)
Marseille picked up a 1-0 win over Lille at the Stade Velodrome, which sees them join PSG on 26 points at the top of Ligue 1 and leapfrog both Lyon and Bordeaux.

Ancelotti: We still have work to do (Nov 25, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Carlo Ancelotti has warned his side against complacency, despite Paris Saint-Germain breaking their three-match winless streak in Ligue 1 with a convincing 4-0 defeat of Troyes on Saturday.

Ligue 1: PSG fired by Ibrahimovic brace (Nov 24, 2012 18:44 GMT)
Paris St Germain got back to winning ways and the top of the Ligue 1 table after what proved to be a relatively easy 4-0 win over Troyes at the Parc des Princes.

Barton set for his domestic return (Nov 23, 2012 09:22 GMT)
Marseille midfielder Joey Barton is set to make his maiden Ligue 1 appearance against Lille on Sunday, following the end of his 12-game ban.

M'Vila could be out until January (Nov 23, 2012 09:14 GMT)
Rennes midfielder Yann M'Vila could be out for until the New Year due to a knee injury picked up during last weekend's win over Paris Saint-Germain.

Jeunechamp suspended ''until further notice'' (Nov 23, 2012 08:57 GMT)
Montpellier defender Cyril Jeunechamp has been suspended ''until further notice'' by the Ligue 1 disciplinary commission after punching an L'Equipe reporter last weekend.

Ligue 1: Ancelotti to build on European success (Nov 22, 2012 16:32 GMT)
Paris St Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti hopes his side's progression to the last 16 of the Champions League can be the spur they need to improve their form in Ligue 1.

Ten Nancy fans arrested for dressing room invasion (Nov 22, 2012 11:35 GMT)
Ten Nancy fans suspected of storming the dressing room and injuring stewards during the defeat against Rennes have been arrested.

David Jarolim leaves Evian after five games (Nov 21, 2012 09:43 GMT)
David Jarolim is to leave Ligue 1 club Evian after playing only five games for them.

PSG deny rumours they are after David Beckham (Nov 21, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti has quashed rumours that David Beckham could be headed to France, insisting the club is not looking to add to its squad.

Vieira praises Ibra influence at PSG (Nov 20, 2012 19:13 GMT)
Patrick Vieira has backed Zlatan Ibrahimovic to inspire a Paris Saint-Germain Ligue 1 title bid this season.

PSG enter race to sign David Beckham - reports (Nov 20, 2012 15:00 GMT)
Paris Saint-Germain have expressed their interest in signing David Beckham once the former England captain leaves LA Galaxy in December, according to reports.

Montpellier president condemns journalist attack (Nov 20, 2012 09:52 GMT)
Montpellier president Louis Nicollin has said the club will take sanctions against a player who confronted and punched a journalist for sports daily L'Equipe after Saturday's 1-1 draw at Valenciennes.

Marseille: Drobga loan link is 'fiction' (Nov 19, 2012 10:32 GMT)
Marseille have dismissed reports that their former striker Didier Drogba could rejoin the club on loan following the end of the Chinese league season as "pure fiction".

Montpellier sorry for player hitting reporter (Nov 19, 2012 10:07 GMT)
Montpellier have issued an apology to a reporter who was punched by defender Cyril Jeunechamp at the weekend.

Gomis: Lyon among title contenders (Nov 19, 2012 08:44 GMT)
Lyon striker Bafetimbi Gomis has cautiously suggested his side can be among the Ligue 1 title contenders after they went top of the table at the weekend.

Ligue 1: Lyon head top, Bordeaux move second (Nov 18, 2012 22:47 GMT)
Lyon moved provisionally to the top of the Ligue 1 standings with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Reims at the Stade de Gerland.

Sir Alex praises Norwich after Carrow Road loss (Nov 17, 2012 20:21 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson was full of praise for Norwich City after they repeated their heroics of 2005 to beat Manchester United at Carrow Road.

Ligue 1: Nine-man Rennes win away at PSG (Nov 17, 2012 19:41 GMT)
Paris St Germain remain top of the Ligue 1 table, but not through any of their own doing.

Didier Drogba linked with Marseille return (Nov 17, 2012 16:01 GMT)
Marseille want to bring Didier Drogba back to the club where he made his name, but will need FIFA approval to complete a loan move for the Shanghai Shenhua striker.

Alex: PSG rotation policy is important (Nov 16, 2012 11:54 GMT)
Paris Saint-Germain defender Alex believes the club's defensive rotation policy creates healthy competition and is good for the team.

Ajaccio president Orsoni fears he will be killed (Nov 16, 2012 09:29 GMT)
Ajaccio president Alain Orsoni has revealed he is intending to resign as he is fearing for his life after two people close to the club were murdered in the last month.

Yanga-Mbiwa extends his Montpellier contract (Nov 16, 2012 08:51 GMT)
Montpellier captain Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa has committed his future to the club signing a new deal which ties him down until June 2015.

Andre Ayew wants to end Bordeaux hoodoo (Nov 15, 2012 09:40 GMT)
Andre Ayew hopes Marseille can end a winless run at Bordeaux that stretches back to 1977 when the teams meet in Ligue 1 on Sunday.

Ibra surprised by physicality of Ligue 1 (Nov 14, 2012 10:09 GMT)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been surprised by the physicality of Ligue 1, since moving to France this summer.

Rennes president attacks M'Vila France ban (Nov 13, 2012 11:14 GMT)
Rennes president Frederic de Saint-Sernin has described Yann M'Vila's two-year ban from the France national team as "excessive, harsh and disproportionate".

Marseille's Remy out for two games (Nov 13, 2012 09:53 GMT)
Marseille are suffering an injury crisis in attack after striker Loic Remy was ruled out for at least their next two games with a thigh injury.

Barcelona wanted Valbuena, says agent (Nov 13, 2012 09:22 GMT)
Barcelona were interested in bringing Marseille star Mathieu Valbuena to the Camp Nou two years ago, his agent has told French paper Le 10 sport.

Seeking success the Barca way (Nov 13, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Paul Marshall examines a Valenciennes side making an impact by following in Barcelona's footsteps.

Ancelotti blames Sakho red card as PSG are held (Nov 12, 2012 19:19 GMT)
Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti felt the sending off of Mamadou Sakho during the 1-1 draw with Montpellier was unmerited and cost his side the three points.

Ligue 1: Marseille, Lyon and PSG all slip up (Nov 11, 2012 15:59 GMT)
None of the top three took control of Ligue 1 on Sunday as Marseille, PSG and Lyon were all held to disappointing draws, meaning it is as-you-were in the table.

Ligue 1: Kalou fires Lille to win, Toulouse lose (Nov 10, 2012 20:14 GMT)
Salomon Kalou scored the only goal of the game as Lille put their midweek humbling behind them at the expense of visiting Brest.

Hazard feels for former club Lille (Nov 9, 2012 09:13 GMT)
Eden Hazard has backed former club Lille to respond in Ligue 1 following their Champions League drubbing at the hands of Bayern Munich.

France midfielder M'Vila banned until July 2014 (Nov 8, 2012 16:30 GMT)
France midfielder Yann M'Vila has been banned ''from any national team" until after the 2014 World Cup after breaking a curfew.

Matuidi: We can win without Ibrahimovic (Nov 8, 2012 15:23 GMT)
Paris St Germain midfielder Blaise Matuidi is confident the Ligue 1 leaders can cope with the absence of star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic at Montpellier on Sunday.

Ibrahimovic ban extended (Nov 8, 2012 08:50 GMT)
Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has had his suspension for his red card against Saint-Etienne last weekend doubled by the French league's disciplinary committee.

Girard: Europe no longer our priority (Nov 6, 2012 14:14 GMT)
Fourth in their Champions League group with little hope of qualifying, Montpellier coach Rene Girard has stated his club's main focus is on defending their Ligue 1 title.

Juventus target Tabanou reveals ambition (Nov 6, 2012 10:26 GMT)
Toulouse midfielder Franck Tabanou was watched by a scout from Juventus during Sunday's Ligue 1 match against Bordeaux.

Moura concerned over big-money January PSG move (Nov 5, 2012 10:46 GMT)
Sao Paulo midfielder Lucas Moura has admitted he has doubts over his big-money move to Paris Saint-Germain in January.

Pastore cites 'personal problem' for PSG form loss (Nov 5, 2012 09:37 GMT)
Javier Pastore has blamed a mental problem for his poor form with Paris St Germain this season.

Ligue 1: Marseille level with PSG, Lyon now third (Nov 4, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Lyon moved within a point of the Ligue 1 summit with victory in a madcap game at the Stade Gerland.

Ligue 1: Ibra off as PSG suffer shock loss (Nov 3, 2012 19:33 GMT)
An own goal by Mamadou Sakho and a Pierre Emerick Aubameyang strike saw St Etienne inflict a first defeat of the season on Paris St Germain with the Ligue 1 leaders' misery compounded by the sending off of Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Ligue 1: Brest snap winless streak against Lorient (Nov 2, 2012 22:41 GMT)
Goals from Eden Ben Basat and Charlison Benschop helped Brest to a 2-0 win - their first victory in four matches - as Lorient's winless run stretched to six games.

Lille boss Garcia urges patience over Kalou (Nov 2, 2012 09:57 GMT)
Lille coach Rudi Garcia has called for Salomon Kalou to be given time to settle as the club struggles to cope with the losses of Eden Hazard and Gervinho.

Ayew injury not as serious as thought (Nov 2, 2012 09:44 GMT)
Marseille have received a boost with the news that Andre Ayew didn't break his foot during the Coupe de la Ligue defeat against PSG on Wednesday night.

Ligue 1: Mandanda out to end OM's losing run (Nov 1, 2012 22:39 GMT)
Marseille goalkeeper Steve Mandanda has called on his team-mates to end their run of defeats when they travel to Ajaccio on Sunday.

PSG winger Nene would welcome Brazil move (Nov 1, 2012 10:41 GMT)
Paris Saint-Germain winger Nene has revealed he would welcome the chance to return to his native Brazil.

Gourcuff upbeat over fitness after return (Nov 1, 2012 09:36 GMT)
Yoann Gourcuff made a successful return to action after two months on the sidelines as Lyon succumbed to a 3-1 defeat at Nice in the Coupe de la Ligue.


France
Evra: Winning nothing with France would be 'failure' (Nov 13, 2012 20:59 GMT)
France and Manchester United left-back Patrice Evra says it would be "a failure" should he end his career without winning a title with his national team.

Ribery words 'got lost in translation' (Nov 12, 2012 10:48 GMT)
Bayern Munich's French forward Franck Ribery has moved to clarify his comment made over the weekend that he values playing for his club over representing his country.


Dutch Eredivisie
Eredivise: Vitesse pile pressure on to PSV at top (Nov 25, 2012 18:50 GMT)
Vitesse Arnhem moved within two points of Eredivisie leaders PSV Eindhoven thanks to a 2-1 victory at the Philips Stadion.

Eredivisie: Willem II hit back late to save draw (Nov 24, 2012 23:12 GMT)
Rock-bottom Willem II struck two late goals to end their five-game losing run with a 2-2 draw at home to Heracles Almelo.

Eredivisie: Twente slip up, Vitesse close gap (Nov 18, 2012 18:35 GMT)
Twente lost ground on Eredivisie leaders PSV after being held to a 1-1 draw by Utrecht.

Eredivisie: Six of the best for PSV Eindhoven (Nov 17, 2012 22:35 GMT)
PSV Eindhoven gave the strongest of indications that they badly want the Eredivisie title as they crushed ADO Den Haag 6-1.

Ajax star Christian Eriksen keeping options open (Nov 13, 2012 17:09 GMT)
Christian Eriksen has said he is "keeping his options open" amid talks with Ajax over a potential new deal with the club.

Eredivisie: Utrecht slip up, NEC climb ladder (Nov 11, 2012 23:26 GMT)
FC Utrecht missed the chance to move level on points with third-placed Vitesse Arnhem in the Eredivisie after a surprise 4-0 thrashing at RKC Waalwijk.

Eredivisie: PSV hit the summit after thrashing (Nov 11, 2012 20:41 GMT)
PSV moved to the top of the Eredivisie table after a thumping 5-1 triumph over Heerenveen.

Eredivisie: FC Twente top after defeating Feyenoord (Nov 5, 2012 08:00 GMT)
PSV Eindhoven have temporarily moved atop the Eredivisie ladder with a convincing 4-0 home victory over Heracles on Saturday, while Ajax suffered their first loss of the season.

Eredivisie: PSV go top, Ajax suffer first loss (Nov 4, 2012 07:00 GMT)
PSV Eindhoven have temporarily moved atop the Eredivisie ladder with a convincing 4-0 home victory over Heracles on Saturday, while Ajax suffered their first loss of the season.


Scottish National Team
Scotland hit by withdrawals, Griffiths called up (Nov 11, 2012 21:33 GMT)
Caretaker Scotland manager Billy Stark has been hit by nine withdrawals for the friendly in Luxembourg on Wednesday, but Hibernian striker Leigh Griffiths has been given his first call-up.

Strachan in frame for Scotland job (Nov 6, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Former Celtic manager Gordon Strachan has emerged as the early frontrunner to succeed Craig Levein as Scotland manager.

Levein sacked by Scotland after poor results (Nov 5, 2012 16:34 GMT)
Craig Levein has been sacked as the manager of Scotland with the country sitting bottom of Group A in their World Cup qualifying campaign.

Houston hits out at SFA over Levein decision (Nov 5, 2012 08:53 GMT)
Scotland assistant manager Peter Houston has criticised the Scottish Football Association over the length of time it has taken deliberating over the future of Craig Levein.


Scottish Premier League
Eight-match ban for Saints boss Steve Lomas (Nov 29, 2012 18:01 GMT)
St Johnstone manager Steve Lomas has been handed an eight-match touchline ban, after being sent to the stand during St Johnstone's 1-1 draw against Celtic last month.

Forster: Hearts win down to personal pride (Nov 29, 2012 13:23 GMT)
Fraser Forster says the negative crowd reaction to Celtic's loss against Inverness had nothing to do with their emphatic win over Hearts on Wednesday night.

Passions at play, super sell-out (Nov 28, 2012 08:01 GMT)
In this week's North of the Border, Neil Lennon threatens to resign and Elgin City oversell their match with Rangers.

SPL: Inverness beat Aberdeen to go second (Nov 27, 2012 22:59 GMT)
Inverness climbed up to second place in the Scottish Premier League with a 3-2 win at Aberdeen.

Mulgrew not expecting Lennon departure (Nov 26, 2012 22:06 GMT)
Celtic defender Charlie Mulgrew does not believe his manager Neil Lennon will follow through on his threat to quit the club, made in the aftermath of Saturday's shock 1-0 defeat to Inverness.

Lennon threatens to quit Celtic after fan abuse (Nov 24, 2012 20:34 GMT)
Neil Lennon has offered to resign as Celtic manager after an angry confrontation with supporters following Saturday's 1-0 home defeat against Inverness Caledonian Thistle.

SPL: Celtic stay top after Inverness defeat (Nov 24, 2012 17:39 GMT)
Celtic stay top of the SPL table after both they and Hibernian were beaten on an unpredictable day in Scotland. Elsewhere, St Mirren won the bottom-of-the-table clash with Dundee.

Knockout punch (Nov 21, 2012 18:08 GMT)
This week, North of the Border examines the latest chapter in Celtic's UCL adventure and the potential restructuring of the SFL.

Hearts reject purchase offer from Massone (Nov 19, 2012 18:30 GMT)
Hearts have rejected an offer from former Livingston owner Angelo Massone to buy the club.

Snoop Dogg planning investment in Celtic (Nov 19, 2012 12:12 GMT)
Rap star Snoop Dogg is considering buying into Celtic following their Champions League victory over Barcelona, according to the Daily Record.

SPL: Celtic climb top of the table as Hibs lose (Nov 17, 2012 17:58 GMT)
Celtic moved to the top of the SPL with a 2-0 win over Aberdeen as Hibernian slipped up against Dundee.

Celtic goal hero Watt signs new deal (Nov 15, 2012 15:40 GMT)
Celtic have rewarded Tony Watt, one of their goal-scoring heroes from their famous win over Barcelona, with a new contract.

Hearts and minds (Nov 14, 2012 08:00 GMT)
This week, North of the Border examines the mismanagement of Hearts amid their desperate pleas for funds to avert liquidation.

Hearts handed HMRC extension to clear debts (Nov 13, 2012 22:21 GMT)
Hearts have had the immediate threat of closure lifted after HM Revenue and Customs granted them more time to pay their outstanding tax bill.

Former boss Walter Smith joins Rangers board (Nov 11, 2012 20:48 GMT)
Former Rangers manager Walter Smith has accepted a place on the board alongside retired Glasgow businessman Ian Hart and the pair will take on the role of non-executive directors.

SPL: Aberdeen go joint top, Hearts save draw (Nov 10, 2012 15:05 GMT)
A last-gasp Marius Zaliukas penalty ensured financially-troubled Hearts shared the points at Inverness.

Director sure struggling Hearts will be saved (Nov 8, 2012 15:02 GMT)
Scottish Premier League club Hearts have been boosted by a director's "confidence" that the club will be saved despite growing financial concern at Tyencastle.

Dundee strike late to sink Motherwell (Nov 8, 2012 08:00 GMT)
A late Johnny Russell goal helped Dundee United keep the pace in the Scottish Premier League, with a 1-0 win at Motherwell.

Hearts plead for investment after winding-up order (Nov 7, 2012 16:38 GMT)
Hearts have been handed a winding-up order for an outstanding tax bill of almost £450,000.

Levein on a jet plane (Nov 7, 2012 08:09 GMT)
This week's North of the Border examines the national team' decision to sack Craig Levein and Leigh Griffiths' good form.

Celtic defender Izaguirre ruled out for six weeks (Nov 6, 2012 17:15 GMT)
Celtic have been hit by an injury blow to left-back Emilio Izaguirre, who will miss Wednesday night's Champions League game against Barcelona and may not return until just before Christmas.

Lennon asks Scotland to give Brown a break (Nov 2, 2012 15:21 GMT)
Celtic manager Neil Lennon will request that his captain Scott Brown is left out of the Scotland squad for the friendly in Luxembourg.


Scotland
Coyle open to Scotland talks (Nov 7, 2012 15:08 GMT)
Former Bolton Wanderers boss Owen Coyle has said he would welcome an approach to discuss the possibility of taking over as Scotland manager.

Strachan: Managing Scotland would be 'an honour' (Nov 7, 2012 09:35 GMT)
Gordon Strachan has firmed up his interest in the vacant Scotland job by claiming it would be "an honour" to manage his national side.