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Chelsea announce £70.9m loss in latest results (Jan 31, 2011 18:36 GMT)
Chelsea have announced that they have become "cash positive" after releasing their latest results for the financial year ending June 30, 2010, though the figures also reveal a £70.9 million loss.

Angry Holloway rages against FA fine (Jan 31, 2011 16:49 GMT)
Blackpool manager Ian Holloway intends to appeal against his £25,000 fine for fielding a weakened side after revealing his offer of resignation was turned down by chairman Karl Oyston.

FA hand Southgate elite development role (Jan 31, 2011 14:04 GMT)
Gareth Southgate has been confirmed as the Football Association's new head of elite development.

Newcastle reject £30m Liverpool bid for Carroll (Jan 31, 2011 11:22 GMT)
Newcastle United have rejected a £30 million bid for striker Andy Carroll from an "unnamed Premier League club", widely believed to be Liverpool.

Harry's Christmas and 'smash-it-gate' (Jan 31, 2011 08:00 GMT)
The Fifth Official says Harry Redknapp will be like a kid at Christmas on transfer deadline day.

Team of the Week: January 30, 2011 (Jan 30, 2011 19:52 GMT)
Crawley Town's Matt Tubbs is in after his winner set up a tie with Manchester United but who else makes our Team of the Week?

Murphy pleased with Spurs rout (Jan 30, 2011 19:48 GMT)
Fulham captain Danny Murphy scored twice from the spot as Fulham dumped Tottenham out of the cup with a 4-0 win at Craven Cottage and said it was nice to get one over on their London rivals.

FA Cup draw: Crawley go to Old Trafford (Jan 30, 2011 18:00 GMT)
FA Cup draw

Dzeko pays dividends for City (Jan 30, 2011 17:53 GMT)
Richard Jolly was at Meadow Lane as Edin Dzeko rescued Man City from an embarrassing exit.

Man City lose Adam Johnson for three months (Jan 30, 2011 16:48 GMT)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has confirmed that winger Adam Johnson has been ruled out for three months with ankle ligament damage.

Nasri a doubt for Barca as 'gamble' backfires (Jan 30, 2011 14:45 GMT)
Arsene Wenger admits Samir Nasri is now a major doubt for their Champions League clash against Barcelona after his gamble "backfired'' when the influential midfielder picked up a hamstring injury in today's 2-1 FA Cup fourth round win over League One

FA Cup: Dzeko saves City, Arsenal sneak through (Jan 30, 2011 14:37 GMT)
Edin Dzeko picked a useful time to score his first goal for Manchester City as the Bosnian's strike prevented Notts County from enjoying the shock of the FA Cup fourth round.

Owen happy to take rare chance for Man Utd (Jan 30, 2011 14:28 GMT)
Michael Owen admits he took to the field in Manchester United's FA Cup win at Southampton fearing he might have to wait another three months for his next start.

Houllier: Walker good enough for England (Jan 30, 2011 13:33 GMT)
Gerard Houllier believes Aston Villa loanee Kyle Walker has the potential to play for England.

FA Cup Fifth Round draw LIVE (Jan 30, 2011 08:00 GMT)
FA Cup fifth-round draw LIVE

Arsenal's Wilshere plays down Capello praise (Jan 29, 2011 16:44 GMT)
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere says he is only concentrating on learning his trade with the Gunners after being told by Fabio Capello that he is "the future" of the England national side.

FA Cup: Chelsea bogged down at Goodison (Jan 29, 2011 16:41 GMT)
'Bad Chelsea' returned in their FA Cup draw with Everton, says Mark Lomas from Goodison Park.

Ancelotti hails Chelsea response against Everton (Jan 29, 2011 15:40 GMT)
Carlo Ancelotti was pleased with the "attitude and spirit" shown by his side against Everton in the fourth round of the FA Cup, even if he was unimpressed by their performance in Saturday's 1-1 draw.

FA Cup: Kalou to the rescue, United comeback (Jan 29, 2011 15:00 GMT)
Salomon Kalou climbed off the bench to earn Chelsea an FA Cup fourth-round replay against Everton with a 1-1 draw, while Aston Villa defeated Blackburn.

Kompany: Fighting spirit gives City an edge (Jan 29, 2011 13:11 GMT)
Vincent Kompany has given an insight into how fierce Manchester City training sessions have become as they bid for glory on three fronts.

Captain Danny Murphy commits to Fulham (Jan 29, 2011 12:26 GMT)
Fulham have confirmed that club captain Danny Murphy has signed a new contract at Craven Cottage.

FA Cup LIVE: Latest updates and chat (Jan 29, 2011 11:27 GMT)
MatchDay LIVE - January 29

Houllier could wait until summer for Larsson deal (Jan 29, 2011 09:56 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier may attempt to sign Birmingham midfielder Sebastian Larsson in the summer after failing to land the Sweden international this month.

Jerome denies wanting out of Birmingham (Jan 29, 2011 09:52 GMT)
Birmingham striker Cameron Jerome has pledged his future to the Carling Cup finalists and said he will only leave if told he is not wanted.

Mabbutt: No. 1 a lucky omen for Spurs (Jan 29, 2011 09:36 GMT)
Former Tottenham captain Gary Mabbutt tells Mark Lomas that Spurs can win the FA Cup, as the year ends in one.

Hughes wants unhappy Gera to stay at Fulham (Jan 28, 2011 18:48 GMT)
Hughes is desperate to keep Zoltan Gera at Craven Cottage with Blackpool and West Ham among a string of clubs pursuing the Hungarian forward.

Wenger happy Almunia remains at Arsenal (Jan 28, 2011 16:24 GMT)
Arsene Wenger insists he is happy Manuel Almunia remains at Arsenal despite the goalkeeper falling down the pe

Holloway vows to resign (Jan 28, 2011 15:20 GMT)
Blackpool boss Ian Holloway has claimed he will hand in his resignation after the club was fined by the Premier League for fielding a weakened team.

City boss Mancini open to Adebayor return (Jan 28, 2011 13:57 GMT)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has left the door open for Emmanuel Adebayor to return to the club, insisting the striker's loan move to Real Madrid will be "good for his confidence".

Car dealer jailed for defrauding Carew (Jan 28, 2011 13:32 GMT)
A debt-ridden car dealer who conned almost £250,000 out of Stoke striker John Carew after promising to supply him with luxury vehicles was jailed for 40 months today.

The FA Cup's Greatest Controversies (Jan 28, 2011 13:13 GMT)
Ahead of the fourth round, John Brewin selects five of the FA Cup's most controversial happenings.

Fergie wants one more year from Scholes (Jan 28, 2011 12:23 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson is retaining hope that Paul Scholes will commit to one more year at Manchester United.

Confusion over Sunderland bid for Fuller (Jan 28, 2011 10:37 GMT)
Stoke manager Tony Pulis has claimed that Sunderland have tabled a bid for striker Ricardo Fuller, though the Wearsiders have denied making any offer.

The FA Cup's Greatest Defenders (Jan 28, 2011 09:28 GMT)
ESPNsoccernet's selection of the greatest defenders in FA Cup history.

Friedel yet to make retirement decision (Jan 28, 2011 09:16 GMT)
Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Friedel has admitted he is uncertain whether he will still be at Villa Park next season, but the 39-year-old says age should be no barrier to him continuing his career at the top level.

Blackpool to reject Holloway resignation (Jan 28, 2011 08:56 GMT)
Blackpool chairman Karl Oyston insists he will reject any offer of resignation from Ian Holloway after the club was fined £25,000 for fielding an under-strength side against Aston Villa in November.

Adam Johnson injury to scupper SWP move? (Jan 28, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Manchester City winger Adam Johnson has suffered an injury scare that could hamper Shaun Wright-Phillips' chances of leaving the club on loan.

Double injury boost for Gunners (Jan 28, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Arsenal have been lifted by the return of Sebastien Squillaci and Abou Diaby for Sunday's FA Cup fourth round clash with Huddersfield.

Reina: Liverpool recovery is 'exciting time' (Jan 28, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina has labelled the rest of the season an "exciting time" after back-to-back victories helped to lift the gloom from around Anfield.

Defender Salgado signs new deal with Rovers (Jan 27, 2011 20:36 GMT)
Spanish defender Michel Salgado has extended his stay at Blackburn Rovers by signing a new contract that ties him to the club until the summer of 2012.

Birmingham boss McLeish: I've got backing (Jan 27, 2011 17:19 GMT)
Alex McLeish insists he has the full backing of the Birmingham board and "doesn't feel at all threatened''

Premier League hits Blackpool with £25,000 fine (Jan 27, 2011 17:00 GMT)
Blackpool have been fined £25,000 for fielding a weakened side in their Premier League game against Aston Villa on November 10.

Pallister: Vidic a contender for player of the season (Jan 27, 2011 16:21 GMT)
Former Manchester United defender Gary Pallister believes Nemanja Vidic should be among the favourites to claim this season's player of the year prizes.

Mancini: Hart can be among world's best (Jan 27, 2011 14:33 GMT)
Roberto Mancini has backed Joe Hart to become one of the best goalkeepers in the world - as he long as continues to work at his game.

Hammers plan court action over Ashton (Jan 27, 2011 12:04 GMT)
West Ham United will issue a writ against the FA for £10.5 million in compensation for England international Dean Ashton, who had to retire due to a persistent injury.

Hubbard: Failure to axe Grant may cost Hammers (Jan 27, 2011 11:19 GMT)
Norman Hubbard examines the plight of West Ham and their beleaguered manager Avram Grant.

Injured Toon striker Carroll to see specialist (Jan 27, 2011 09:37 GMT)
Andrew Carroll has been booked in to see a specialist in Sweden as the Newcastle man continues to struggle to shake off a tendon problem.

Arsenal star Arshavin admits on-pitch struggles (Jan 27, 2011 09:24 GMT)
Arsenal star Andrei Arshavin has admitted his confidence has plummeted so low that he is "afraid" to express himself fully on the pitch.

Arsenal chief unmoved by pleas for signings (Jan 27, 2011 09:10 GMT)
Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood insists they will not be panicked into making signings this month and warned that big-money benefactors could be "run over by a bus" and ruin the club.

Man Utd keeper Van der Sar will retire in May (Jan 27, 2011 08:51 GMT)
Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar will retire from football at the end of the season, his management agency have confirmed.

Cops probe cup tie chaos (Jan 27, 2011 08:22 GMT)
Police will comb through CCTV footage to identify troublemakers at Wednesday night's Carling Cup semi-final between Birmingham and West Ham United.

Holloway would get slice of Adam profit (Jan 27, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Ian Holloway would get a cut of any transfer fee that Blackpool receive for Liverpool target Charlie Adam.

West Ham's Brady fires parting shot at Keys (Jan 27, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Richard Keys walked away from his job as Sky's football anchorman with a parting shot from West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady that the presenter had "added insult to injury''.

Rewind: Chapman establishes Arsenal legacy (Jan 27, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Tom Adams rewinds to 1930, when Herbert Chapman secured Arsenal's first trophy with a win over Huddersfield.

Arsenal defender Sagna returns from hospital (Jan 26, 2011 17:22 GMT)
Arsenal have confirmed that Bacary Sagna is "fine" after spending the night in hospital due to a head injury in the club's Carling Cup win over Ipswich Town.

Sky Sports' Keys resigns, blames 'dark forces' (Jan 26, 2011 16:40 GMT)
Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys has apologised for his role in the sexism row that has seen Angry axed by the broadcaster, and said "dark forces" were at work in a lengthy radio interview on Wednesday afternoon.

MatchDay LIVE: Latest updates and chat (Jan 26, 2011 16:16 GMT)
MatchDay LIVE - January 26

Stevenage fan attack was girlfriend revenge (Jan 26, 2011 15:41 GMT)
A football fan ran on to a pitch and punched a player because he had previously had a relationship with his girlfriend and had "not treated her correctly'', a court heard on Wednesday.

Wilshere: We're hungry for silverware (Jan 26, 2011 15:36 GMT)
Jack Wilshere is in no doubt if Arsenal can go on to win the Carling Cup at Wembley next month then more silverware is sure to follow.

Rafael to be rested after concussion (Jan 26, 2011 11:25 GMT)
Manchester United full-back Rafael will miss Saturday's FA Cup tie with Southampton after being carried off on a stretcher with concussion during his side's 3-2 win at Blackpool.

Jovanovic hoping for Liverpool chance (Jan 26, 2011 10:36 GMT)
Liverpool forward Milan Jovanovic hopes the appointment of Kenny Dalglish as manager will give him another chance to launch his Anfield career.

Wolves defender Stearman eyes England call (Jan 26, 2011 09:54 GMT)
Wolves central defender Richard Stearman is targeting an England call-up after signing a new three-and-a-half year contract.

Hammers hierarchy to miss Carling Cup clash (Jan 26, 2011 09:49 GMT)
West Ham co-owners David Sullivan and David Gold plus vice-chairman Karren Brady will not be returning to former club Birmingham for Wednesday's Carling Cup semi-final clash.

Ben Arfa closing in on shock Newcastle return (Jan 26, 2011 09:31 GMT)
Newcastle United playmaker Hatem Ben Arfa could be ready to make his comeback from a double leg fracture much sooner than expected, according to his agent.

Reid ready for Baggies return (Jan 26, 2011 09:17 GMT)
West Brom utility player Steven Reid is hoping to return to action in next Tuesday's home Premier League clash with Wigan after his recovery from knee surgery.

Kelly confident of cementing Liverpool place (Jan 26, 2011 08:36 GMT)
Liverpool youngster Martin Kelly believes he cam become a mainstay in the Reds first-team for many years to come after enjoying a breakthrough season at Anfield.

Terry defends old guard (Jan 26, 2011 08:00 GMT)
John Terry says Chelsea's 30-somethings still have a number of good years ahead of them and is irritated at suggestions that time may be running out for some of the Blues' older players.

Grant urges cool for crunch Carling Cup tie (Jan 26, 2011 08:00 GMT)
West Ham boss Avram Grant has warned his players to keep their heads if they score in Wednesday's Carling Cup semi-final decider at Birmingham, in order to avoid a repeat of Frederic Piquionne's sending off against Everton on Saturday.

Capello tells England No.1 Hart to bypass errors (Jan 26, 2011 08:00 GMT)
England boss Fabio Capello wants goalkeeper Joe Hart to remain focused so he can become a world-class player.

Reporter Andy Burton is 'stood down' by Sky (Jan 26, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Sky Sports have removed reporter Andy Burton from Wednesday night's Carling Cup semi-final second leg between Birmingham and West Ham after he was implicated in the Sian Massey sexism storm.

Leyton Orient back in hunt for Olympic Stadium (Jan 26, 2011 07:59 GMT)
The delay in deciding the future of the 2012 Olympic Stadium has opened the door for Leyton Orient to make their own last-minute bid.

Henry and Stearman get new Wolves deals (Jan 26, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Captain Karl Henry and defender Richard Stearman have signed new contracts with Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Vela nearing loan move away from Emirates (Jan 25, 2011 23:44 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has revealed that he is hopeful of securing a loan move for Carlos Vela, with the Arsenal manager keen to offload the striker to an English club.

Wenger dreaming of more (Jan 25, 2011 23:36 GMT)
Arsene Wenger hopes victory in the Carling Cup final could provide the springboard for bigger success for Arsenal this season.

Ferguson uncorks a vintage display (Jan 25, 2011 23:13 GMT)
Richard Jolly was at Bloomfield Road as Manchester United came back to stun Blackpool.

Berbatov hails Man United spirit (Jan 25, 2011 22:36 GMT)
Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov was always confident his side would come back to beat Blackpool at Bloomfield Road.

Fabregas delighted after reaching cup final (Jan 25, 2011 22:27 GMT)
Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas hailed his side's 3-1 Carling Cup aggregate win over Ipswich at the Emirates Stadium and said another trophy for the Gunners is overdue.

Championship: Forest beat Bristol to go fifth (Jan 25, 2011 22:14 GMT)
Nottingham Forest moved up to fifth in the Championship with a 1-0 win at home to Bristol City on Tuesday night.

Scottish Cup: Morton and Stranraer into last 16 (Jan 25, 2011 22:05 GMT)
Greenock Morton booked themselves an away trip to Inverness after a goal-packed 5-2 win in their Scottish FA Cup fourth round replay at Airdrie United.

Prem Lge: United survive huge scare at Blackpool (Jan 25, 2011 21:52 GMT)
Manchester United's invincible run underwent arguably its toughest examination of the season at Bloomfield Road, and it required the withdrawal of Wayne Rooney to inspire a late rescue act as they hit back from two down to win 3-2 at Blackpool.

MatchDay LIVE: Latest updates and chat (Jan 25, 2011 16:49 GMT)
MatchDay LIVE - January 25

Sky confirms termination of Gray's contract (Jan 25, 2011 16:25 GMT)
Pundit Andy Gray has left Sky Sports in the aftermath of his controversial comments on female officials.

Sidwell keen to prove himself at Fulham (Jan 25, 2011 15:47 GMT)
Steve Sidwell has revealed his relief at finally becoming a Fulham player as he prepares for what could be his full debut at Liverpool on Wednesday night.

Bernstein confirmed as FA chairman (Jan 25, 2011 14:32 GMT)
David Bernstein has officially been appointed as the new chairman of the Football Association.

Wenger wary of Ipswich (Jan 25, 2011 10:50 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is determined to make sure that his players do not take Ipswich Town lightly in Tuesday night's Carling Cup semi-final.

Terry: Chelsea still in title race after Bolton win (Jan 25, 2011 08:00 GMT)
A defiant John Terry declared Chelsea are not out of the Premier League title race after his side dismantled Bolton 4-0 on Monday night.

Premier Showdown - Jan 22-24 (Jan 25, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Take on Dale Johnson and Tommy Smyth in our predictions game.

Houllier accuses Holloway of double standards (Jan 25, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has admitted he is deeply unhappy with Blackpool's Ian Holloway over his handling of recent transfer negotiations between the two clubs.

Bolton 0-4 Chelsea: Drogba proves to be Lofthouse's heir (Jan 24, 2011 22:52 GMT)
On a night of remembrance, it was Didier Drogba who evoked memories, says Richard Jolly.

Decision delayed over Olympic Stadium site (Jan 24, 2011 14:59 GMT)
It is reported that a decision on whether the Olympic Stadium site should be awarded to Tottenham or West Ham has been postponed.

Newcastle United dismiss Carroll injury fears (Jan 24, 2011 12:50 GMT)
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew says Andy Carroll does have a chance of featuring in the club's next Premier League game against Fulham on February 2, despite suggestions the striker had been ruled out for two months.

Frank Lampard sits out Chelsea's trip to Bolton (Jan 24, 2011 12:09 GMT)
Chelsea will be without Frank Lampard for Monday's league visit to Bolton after the midfielder failed to travel with the rest of the squad to the Reebok Stadium.

Poulsen aims to enjoy 'new start' with Reds (Jan 24, 2011 11:49 GMT)
Christian Poulsen says he is determined to win over sceptical Liverpool supporters and have a "new start" at Anfield.

Kenny on high, Sky humble pie (Jan 24, 2011 10:38 GMT)
The Fifth Official on King Kenny, Olly McTavish and some backward thinking from Sky's presenters.

Karren Brady hits back in row over Olympic site (Jan 24, 2011 10:28 GMT)
West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady has hit back at Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp as the war of words between the two clubs wrangling over the future of the Olympic Stadium site continues.

Bolton boss Coyle pays tribute to Lofthouse (Jan 24, 2011 08:45 GMT)
Bolton manager Owen Coyle believes the late Nat Lofthouse would have been a star attraction in the modern era, such were his skills as a centre-forward.

Blackburn boss Kean hails debutant Jones (Jan 24, 2011 08:41 GMT)
Steve Kean feels Blackburn have acquired a gem in Jermaine Jones after the defender impressed on his debut in yesterday's 2-0 Barclays Premier League victory over West Brom.

Sky drops Gray and Keys following sexism row (Jan 24, 2011 08:32 GMT)
Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys and pundit Andy Gray have both been dropped from the channel's coverage of Chelsea's Premier League game against Bolton on Monday night following the sexism row that has swamped the pair.

Ancelotti: Sexy football cost Blues (Jan 24, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Carlo Ancelotti has admitted Chelsea's pursuit of beautiful football has made them vulnerable but he refuses to switch to a more negative style in search of results.

Robin van Persie revels in first Arsenal treble (Jan 24, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Robin van Persie has revealed he gave up hope of ever scoring a hat-trick for Arsenal last week, days before finally doing so against Wigan on Saturday.

Samba set to sign new deal at Blackburn (Jan 23, 2011 22:41 GMT)
Blackburn boss Steve Kean believes Chris Samba is set to sign a new contract.

Anderson: I want to make history at Man Utd (Jan 23, 2011 21:54 GMT)
Manchester United's Brazilian midfielder Anderson wants to emulate club legends Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs by making history at Old Trafford.

Team of the Week: January 23, 2011 (Jan 23, 2011 19:03 GMT)
Hat-tricks ensured Dimitar Berbatov and Robin Van Persie a place in our Team of the Week but who else is in?

Coe backs Hammers' Olympic stadium bid (Jan 23, 2011 13:54 GMT)
Lord Coe has thrown his support behind West Ham's bid to take over the Olympic Stadium.

Lukaku's agent confirms Man City interest (Jan 23, 2011 11:48 GMT)
The agent of Belgian starlet Romelu Lukaku has confirmed that Manchester City have joined the race to sign the highly-rated youngster.

Fergie challenges Rooney to match Berbatov (Jan 23, 2011 09:42 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has challenged Wayne Rooney and his fellow Manchester United forwards to follow Dimitar Berbatov's path to 20 goals this season.

Manchester United deny Qatar takeover talk (Jan 23, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Manchester United have denied reports Qatar Holding is attempting to negotiate a £1.5 billion takeover from the current owners.

Rafa targets Premier League return (Jan 22, 2011 23:30 GMT)
Rafael Benitez has announced that he is seeking a return to management in the Premier League.

Bent delighted after debut strike downs City (Jan 22, 2011 20:06 GMT)
Darren Bent was delighted to end a tough week with a winning goal on his debut as Aston Villa beat Manchester City 1-0.

Grant left angered after 'joke' sending off (Jan 22, 2011 19:56 GMT)
West Ham manager Avram Grant branded the red card he believes cost his side a crucial win at Everton "a joke".

Martinez: Cesc was clever to win penalty (Jan 22, 2011 19:21 GMT)
Wigan boss Roberto Martinez felt the award of a penalty and resulting red card was "a bit soft" as his side went down 3-0 at Arsenal.

Championship: Cardiff leapfrog Swansea (Jan 22, 2011 17:53 GMT)
Scott Sinclair struck a controversial late penalty to rescue a point for Swansea in a 1-1 draw with Barnsley at Oakwell but it was not enough to prevent south Wales rivals Cardiff reclaiming second place in the Championship.

Dalglish reign begins in earnest (Jan 22, 2011 16:27 GMT)
Richard Jolly was at Molineux as a Kenny Dalglish-inspired Liverpool thrashed Wolves.

Prem Lge: Berbatov, Van Persie hit hat-tricks (Jan 22, 2011 14:40 GMT)
Dimitar Berbatov scored his third hat-trick as Manchester United crushed Birmingham City 5-0 at Old Trafford to stay top of the Premier League.

Benitez: Liverpool malaise not my fault (Jan 22, 2011 13:13 GMT)
Rafael Benitez has denied responsibility for Liverpool's current woes, insisting: "It's not my fault, sorry''.

Pannu defends Yeung spending at Brum (Jan 22, 2011 11:53 GMT)
Birmingham's acting chairman Peter Pannu has defended club owner Carson Yeung's spending policy although he concedes purchases he has funded "have not substantially improved the team.''

MatchDay LIVE: Latest updates and chat (Jan 22, 2011 11:49 GMT)
MatchDay LIVE - January 22

Hammers ponder about Diouf (Jan 22, 2011 11:34 GMT)
West Ham United have been offered El-Hadji Diouf by but the relegation strugglers have a number of concerns about the controversial Blackburn Rovers forward.

Beckham considering permanent Prem Lge switch (Jan 22, 2011 10:19 GMT)
David Beckham will consider a permanent move back to the Premier League on a free transfer as he prepares for his final season with Los Angeles Galaxy.

Mugged Redknapp rules out Forlan swoop (Jan 22, 2011 08:40 GMT)
A trip to watch the Madrid derby ended badly for Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp after he was mugged by local thieves.

Moyes blasts Hammers' treatment of Grant (Jan 22, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Everton boss David Moyes has hit out at West Ham over the club's treatment of manager Avram Grant as he prepares to put more pressure on his counterpart in the Premier League on Saturday.

Harry unhappy with Birmingham's Keane claims (Jan 21, 2011 16:47 GMT)
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has criticised Birmingham over their conduct during Robbie Keane's failed transfer to St Andrew's.

Houllier hits back over Bent (Jan 21, 2011 16:25 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has accused Sunderland of lying as the war of words intensifies following the transfer of Darren Bent.

Youssouf Mulumbu signs new deal with Baggies (Jan 21, 2011 15:32 GMT)
Youssouf Mulumbu has signed a new two-and-a-half-year contract with West Brom. The deal gives the 24-year-old midfielder improved terms as reward for his impressive performances this season.

Familiar faces on ESPN PFA award shortlist (Jan 21, 2011 15:02 GMT)
Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri is in contention to win a third ESPN PFA Fans' Player of the Month award, although he faces stiff competition from four rival players in a tight January race.

McLeish: United can be new 'Invincibles' (Jan 21, 2011 14:41 GMT)
Birmingham manager Alex McLeish believes Manchester United can emulate Arsenal and go through the season unbeaten in the Premier League.

Rafael escapes further ban (Jan 21, 2011 14:22 GMT)
Rafael has escaped with an £8,000 fine and a warning about his future conduct following an FA disciplinary hearing into his reaction following the red card he received during Manchester United's goalless draw at Tottenham last week.

Grant: Focus should be on team (Jan 21, 2011 14:10 GMT)
Avram Grant is determined to put a turbulent week behind him despite continued doubt over his position as West Ham manager.

Giggs set for another season (Jan 21, 2011 12:30 GMT)
Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs has confirmed he intends to extend his Old Trafford career into an incredible 22nd season.

War of words over Olympic Stadium (Jan 21, 2011 11:58 GMT)
The battle for who will take over London's Olympic Stadium is hotting up with both sides firing broadsides at the other.

Bent deal ensures safety for Villa (Jan 21, 2011 11:33 GMT)
Kevin Keegan says Aston Villa's purchase of Darren Bent was a £24 million insurance policy.

Cottee slams Hammers owners over O'Neill (Jan 21, 2011 11:29 GMT)
West Ham legend Tony Cottee has launched a scathing attack on the club's owners over their handling of the pursuit of Martin O'Neill.

Cottee: Hammers future looks bleak (Jan 21, 2011 11:03 GMT)
West Ham legend Tony Cottee tells Mark Lomas that he fears for the club's future.

Pienaar: Sexy football behind Spurs move (Jan 21, 2011 10:19 GMT)
New Tottenham signing Steven Pienaar has claimed it was the club's attractive football that persuaded him to sign for them ahead of Premier League champions Chelsea.

Bent relishing debut against City (Jan 21, 2011 09:25 GMT)
Aston Villa newcomer Darren Bent is ready to immediately start justifying his club-record price tag, with the striker hopeful of a debut goal in what he describes as a "mouth-watering" clash with Manchester City.

Dalglish: Cole will get Reds chance (Jan 21, 2011 08:23 GMT)
Kenny Dalglish has played down the significance of Joe Cole's appearance for Liverpool reserves, with the Anfield boss insisting the move was designed to improve the midfielder's fitness levels.

Rooney hails 'fantastic' Berbatov (Jan 21, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Wayne Rooney has heaped praise on Manchester United strike partner Dimitar Berbatov, describing his team-mate as "fantastic to play with".

Balotelli comments of no concern to Mancini (Jan 21, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Roberto Mancini insists he does not care about Mario Balotelli's enduring capacity to hit the headlines - all the Manchester City manager is bothered about is getting his young striker fit.

Dann ruled out for the rest of the season (Jan 21, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Birmingham defender Scott Dann has been ruled out for the rest of the season with the hamstring injury suffered in the Carling Cup tie at West Ham United last week.

UK sports minister slams football administrators (Jan 21, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Football is the worst governed sport in the UK, sports minister Hugh Robertson has claimed.

Reina reiterates Reds commitment (Jan 20, 2011 20:23 GMT)
Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina has reiterated his commitment to the long-term contract he signed last year and is confident he will win trophies with the club.

Kean signs Blackburn extension until 2013 (Jan 20, 2011 17:45 GMT)
Steve Kean has signed a long-term contract to remain as manager of Blackburn until 2013.

'Disappointed' Bruce slams Bent and Houllier (Jan 20, 2011 16:53 GMT)
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has criticised the conduct of both Darren Bent and Gerard Houllier after the striker completed his recent move to Aston Villa.

Lindegaard to fight for Man Utd's No. 1 shirt (Jan 20, 2011 16:38 GMT)
Manchester United's new goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard says he has come to the club to take the No. 1 shirt and will not be content to deputise for Edwin van der Sar, or a potential new signing.

Newcastle fear losing Smith for the season (Jan 20, 2011 15:51 GMT)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew fears Alan Smith could be out for the season with the ankle injury he sustained in last weekend's derby against Sunderland.

Sunderland striker Welbeck out until March (Jan 20, 2011 15:19 GMT)
On-loan Sunderland striker Danny Welbeck has been ruled out for six to eight weeks after an exploratory knee operation.

Anichebe and Coleman sign new Everton deals (Jan 20, 2011 09:53 GMT)
Everton pair Victor Anichebe and Seamus Coleman have both signed new four-and-a-half-year contracts, the club have announced. The players are now committed to Everton until the end of the 2014-15 season.

Hughes errors still harming City (Jan 20, 2011 09:43 GMT)
As the exodus goes on at Manchester City, Norman Hubbard assesses Mark Hughes' transfer legacy.

Drogba: Chelsea need consecutive wins first (Jan 20, 2011 09:22 GMT)
Didier Drogba has spoken about the turmoil within the Chelsea camp - and says that right now all they are looking to do is win two games back-to-back rather than get back into the title race.

Chelsea play down Frank Lampard fears (Jan 20, 2011 08:37 GMT)
Chelsea have confirmed that midfielder Frank Lampard limped out of training with a calf injury on Wednesday, but insist it is a minor problem that will not see him suffer another extended spell on the sidelines.

Joe Cole plays in Lancashire Senior Cup (Jan 20, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Joe Cole's Liverpool career dropped to new depths on Wednesday night when he was named in the side to face Manchester City in the Lancashire Senior Cup.

Former Gunner Vieira: Tevez is as good as Henry (Jan 20, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Manchester City midfielder Patrick Vieira has stated Carlos Tevez is "as good as Thierry Henry" having now witnessed both strikers close up during his illustrious career.

Ferguson's hunger shows no sign of fading (Jan 20, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Having observed Sir Alex Ferguson at work from close quarters, John Brewin has composed a portrait of the boss .

FA Cup draw: Man Utd go to Southampton (Jan 20, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Southampton's reward for ousting Blackpool on Saturday is a home game against Manchester United in the Fourth Round of the FA Cup.

Da Costa charged with sexual assault (Jan 20, 2011 07:59 GMT)
West Ham defender Manuel da Costa has been charged with sexual assault following an alleged incident in a nightclub, Scotland Yard has said.

Ivanovic set to sign new contract with Chelsea (Jan 20, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic looks set to be rewarded for his performances this season with a new deal.

Wenger: Arsenal showed hunger for success (Jan 19, 2011 23:08 GMT)
Manager Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal showed they are hungry to end their trophyless run after they cruised past Leeds in the FA Cup third-round replay.

FA Cup: Man City beat Leicester (Jan 19, 2011 21:50 GMT)
Manchester City booked a fourth-round tie against Notts County by beating Leicester City 4-2 at Eastlands in the FA Cup.

Ronaldo tells Balotelli to 'speak less, play more' (Jan 19, 2011 17:15 GMT)
Cristiano Ronaldo has told outspoken Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli to talk less and concentrate on his football.

Owner Werner impressed by Dalglish effect (Jan 19, 2011 16:53 GMT)
Liverpool's chairman Tom Werner has admitted Kenny Dalglish has the qualities he is looking for in his pursuit of a long-term manager, and he revealed he has been very impressed with the Scot's impact at Anfield.

Vieira: Tevez as good as Henry (Jan 19, 2011 15:28 GMT)
Patrick Vieira believes Carlos Tevez is as big an influence on Manchester City as Thierry Henry was to the Arsenal 'Invincibles'.

Scholes still undecided on United future (Jan 19, 2011 15:26 GMT)
Paul Scholes has refused to confirm whether he will still be at Manchester United next season, with the veteran midfielder preferring to concentrate on his current form.

Aston Villa defend actions over Bent transfer (Jan 19, 2011 14:40 GMT)
Aston Villa have moved to 'set the record straight' over their signing of Sunderland striker Darren Bent.

Adam: Talk easy to ignore (Jan 19, 2011 13:21 GMT)
Blackpool captain Charlie Adam admits he wants to play ''at the top of the tree'' one day but insists he is not affected by ongoing speculation about his future.

RVV: Bale good enough for Real or Barca (Jan 19, 2011 12:45 GMT)
Gareth Bale has taken the Premier League and Europe by storm and his Tottenham team-mate Rafael van der Vaart claims the Welshman is good enough to play for either Real Madrid or Barcelona.

Bilyaletdinov keen to impress as Pienaar goes (Jan 19, 2011 10:52 GMT)
Everton midfielder Diniyar Bilyaletdinov hopes to benefit from Steven Pienaar's move to Tottenham.

Gerrard outlines five-year plan for career (Jan 19, 2011 10:50 GMT)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has set himself the target of playing for another five years.

United eye contract extension for veteran Giggs (Jan 19, 2011 08:14 GMT)
Manchester United chief executive David Gill is planning on opening contract talks with veteran midfielder Ryan Giggs.

Arsenal's Fabregas plays down Denilson rift (Jan 19, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has played down reports of a rift between himself and Denilson after the Brazilian midfielder was quoted questioning his leadership abilities.

United defender Rafael apologises for Dean row (Jan 19, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Manchester United full-back Rafael has apologised for his actions following his controversial red card at Tottenham.

Mancini: Sven wanted me at Notts County (Jan 19, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Roberto Mancini has revealed that Sven-Goran Eriksson tried to persuade him to become the manager of Notts County last season.

Jolly: Shaky City resembling Hughes vintage (Jan 18, 2011 23:51 GMT)
Richard Jolly was at Eastlands to see Man City overcome Leicester despite another shaky defensive display.

Johnson: We made it hard for ourselves (Jan 18, 2011 23:24 GMT)
Manchester City winger Adam Johnson has said Manchester City made life hard for themselves after a 4-2 victory over Leicester City in their FA Cup third round replay.

Woodgate finally makes Tottenham return (Jan 18, 2011 19:26 GMT)
Tottenham defender Jonathan Woodgate made his long-awaited comeback from injury today by helping a Spurs XI thrash QPR 9-2 in a training-ground friendly, as Jamie O'Hara also returned from a lengthy spell out.

Keane: Birmingham just wanted publicity (Jan 18, 2011 16:20 GMT)
Robbie Keane has accused Birmingham City of publicity hunting, after claiming a deal was never on the table for him to make the move to St Andrew's.

Chat LIVE with ESPN's Dom Raynor (Jan 18, 2011 14:35 GMT)
Join us at 1500 GMT for a LIVE chat with Dom Raynor.

Szczesny ready to take his chance at Arsenal (Jan 18, 2011 14:26 GMT)
Polish youngster Wojciech Szczesny insists he is ready to seize his chance and become Arsenal's first-choice goalkeeper.

Carver returns to Magpies as Pardew assistant (Jan 18, 2011 11:00 GMT)
John Carver has returned to Newcastle as assistant manager to Alan Pardew.

Scudamore: UEFA won't kick out Prem clubs (Jan 18, 2011 09:57 GMT)
Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore says he is confident none of England's elite clubs will fall foul of UEFA's new financial regulations and be barred from continental competition.

West Ham place faith in under-fire Avram Grant (Jan 18, 2011 09:33 GMT)
West Ham co-owner David Sullivan has confirmed West Ham are "100% behind" Avram Grant and that he will be staying on as manager, as the Hammers are a club that "does the right thing".

Gerrard desperate for Dalglish to stay on (Jan 18, 2011 08:39 GMT)
Steven Gerrard says he is determined to ensure Liverpool's form improves so Kenny Dalglish is handed the manager's job on a permanent basis at the end of the season.

De Jong: Let's start with FA Cup (Jan 18, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Nigel de Jong wants Manchester City to go all out for FA Cup glory to bring that winning feeling to Eastlands and get the squad hungry for more success.

Fan apologies for push on Steve Harper (Jan 17, 2011 19:40 GMT)
The teenage Sunderland fan who pushed Newcastle goalkeeper Steve Harper over during the north-east derby has publicly apologised for his actions.

United defender Rafael charged for ref row (Jan 17, 2011 17:51 GMT)
Manchester United right-back Rafael has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association following his reaction to his dismissal in Sunday's game against Tottenham.

Ameobi hopes to steer Magpies to safety (Jan 17, 2011 17:40 GMT)
Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi is ready to play a leading role in the club's drive for Premier League safety after helping to inflict more misery on Sunderland.

Crystal Palace considering stadium change (Jan 17, 2011 17:30 GMT)
Crystal Palace are considering relocating from Selhurst Park, the Championship club have confirmed. Co-chairman Steve Parish is set to announce plans to move to an "exciting new venue'' in a press conference on Thursday, January 20.

Distin disappointed by Pienaar exit news (Jan 17, 2011 17:24 GMT)
Everton defender Sylvain Distin is saddened by the seemingly imminent departure of Steven Pienaar and frustrated by constant speculation linking others with the Goodison Park exit.

Evra not focusing on unbeaten record (Jan 17, 2011 17:21 GMT)
Manchester United might be more than halfway to emulating the Arsenal 'Invincibles' of 2003-04 who went through the season unbeaten in the Premier League, but such is the focus inside the Old Trafford dressing room that not one player has given the p

Ryan Babel fined £10,000 for Twitter post (Jan 17, 2011 17:02 GMT)
Liverpool forward Ryan Babel has been fined £10,000 and warned about his future conduct by the Football Association after admitting a charge of improper conduct.

McCarthy sympathises with rival Grant (Jan 17, 2011 16:57 GMT)
Wolves manager Mick McCarthy has slammed the treatment of relegation rival Avram Grant at West Ham and claimed: "It can't be fair on him or anyone else.''

Cech: Still work to do for Blues (Jan 17, 2011 16:46 GMT)
Petr Cech claims Chelsea must win their next three matches before they can say their alarming slump is behind them.

Redknapp praises 'magnificent' Modric (Jan 17, 2011 16:17 GMT)
Manager Harry Redknapp believes the impressive skills of Croatian midfielder Luka Modric are key to Tottenham challenging for the Premier League title.

Bentley hopes for Keane reunion (Jan 17, 2011 15:54 GMT)
Birmingham's on-loan newcomer David Bentley believes his Tottenham team-mate Robbie Keane would be "a great addition'' should he join him at St Andrew's.

Mancini: I can't rotate to give Shay a go (Jan 17, 2011 15:48 GMT)
Roberto Mancini has defended his decision to restrict Shay Given's appearances for Manchester City this season.

Stoke boss Pulis confident over cup tie (Jan 17, 2011 15:43 GMT)
Tony Pulis has no doubts Stoke will secure a place in the FA Cup fourth round if his side stand firm in the face of an expected Cardiff onslaught.

Sunderland fan tries to apologise to Harper (Jan 17, 2011 14:09 GMT)
A teenager alleged to have shoved Newcastle goalkeeper Steve Harper during the Wear-Tyne derby has reportedly tried to apologise to the player face to face.

Kenny's not-so-royal return (Jan 17, 2011 10:42 GMT)
The The Fifth Official has Kenny Dalglish, Wayne Bridge and a naughty Mackem in his sights.

No West Brom action over Scharner comments (Jan 17, 2011 10:41 GMT)
West Brom are to take no action against defender Paul Scharner over his public comments about the club's dressing-room discipline.

Dalglish to 'rebuild' Konchesky and Poulsen (Jan 17, 2011 09:43 GMT)
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish says he has some bridges to rebuild in restoring the damaged confidence and reputations of some of the experienced members of his squad.

Tevez puts 'discrepancies' with Mancini in past (Jan 17, 2011 09:28 GMT)
Manchester City captain Carlos Tevez insists he is now happy at Eastlands and has set his sights on Premier League success.

West Ham seek resolution over Grant future (Jan 17, 2011 09:09 GMT)
West Ham are looking to provide a resolution over the managerial turmoil at the club after receiving heavy criticism over the potential appointment of Martin O'Neill.

Bruce speaks out over Sunderland fan attack (Jan 17, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has urged the authorities to issue a lengthy ban to the supporter who barged into Newcastle goalkeeper Steve Harper at the end of Sunday's game at the Stadium of Light.

Team of the Week: January 16, 2011 (Jan 16, 2011 20:41 GMT)
Carlos Tevez has made it again, alongside Peter Odemwingie, but who else is in our Team of the Week?

Deja-vu for Dalglish on Anfield return (Jan 16, 2011 17:41 GMT)
Richard Jolly was at Anfield to see King Kenny pick up his first point as Liverpool manager against Everton.

Burnley appoint Eddie Howe as new boss (Jan 16, 2011 16:39 GMT)
Burnley have confirmed the appointment of Eddie Howe as their new manager on a three-and-a-half year deal.

Vermaelen set for surgery, out for six weeks (Jan 16, 2011 15:28 GMT)
Arsenal centre-back Thomas Vermaelen is set to undergo surgery for his persistent Achilles problem and will be out of action for another six weeks at least.

Prem Lge: Three derby draws, United held (Jan 16, 2011 14:22 GMT)
Everton turned the Merseyside derby on its head as two goals in seven minutes from Distin and Beckford put them 2-1 up, but Kuyt levelled from the spot to save a point for Liverpool.

Premier Showdown - Jan 15-16 (Jan 16, 2011 14:13 GMT)
Take on Dale Johnson and Tommy Smyth in our predictions game.

Hart in no rush over Man City contract talks (Jan 16, 2011 13:29 GMT)
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart says he is happy to wait for talks about a new contract with the club to begin, amid reports that he will be offered a bumper new deal at Eastlands.

Charlton pays tribute to 'leader' Lofthouse (Jan 16, 2011 13:02 GMT)
Sir Bobby Charlton has hailed Nat Lofthouse as "a leader'' and `"a talisman'' in his tribute to the legendary England centre-forward who has died on Saturday aged 85.

Bolton legend Lofthouse dies aged 85 (Jan 16, 2011 09:59 GMT)
Former England international Nat Lofthouse OBE has died aged 85, Bolton have announced.

A Bridge too far for Grant (Jan 15, 2011 21:32 GMT)
Kevin Palmer saw Wayne Bridge's poor debut against Arsenal give Avram Grant more to sweat about.

Under-fire Grant expects to remain West Ham boss (Jan 15, 2011 21:20 GMT)
In the face of intense speculation regarding his immediate future at West Ham, Avram Grant said he expects to remain in place at Upton Park next week and admitted that rumours regarding his future were unhelpful prior to a 3-0 defeat to Arsenal.

Championship: Clarets hold leaders QPR (Jan 15, 2011 18:20 GMT)
Championship leaders QPR have gone three matches without a win after they were held to a goalless draw by Burnley.

Prem Lge: City go top, Ivanovic lifts Chelsea (Jan 15, 2011 17:09 GMT)
A round-up of Saturday's Premier League action.

Barton: I'm England's best midfielder at present (Jan 15, 2011 14:26 GMT)
Joey Barton has made the bold claim that there is no better English midfielder in the country than him at present.

MatchDay LIVE: Latest updates and chat (Jan 15, 2011 13:49 GMT)
MatchDay LIVE - January 15

Ireland sidelined with knee problem (Jan 15, 2011 12:37 GMT)
Aston Villa midfielder Stephen Ireland is sidelined with a knee injury which will keep him out of action for at least another week.

Spurs may abandon Becks bid (Jan 15, 2011 11:08 GMT)
Harry Redknapp has admitted Tottenham are likely to abandon their loan bid for David Beckham, with LA Galaxy standing firm in their demand to have the midfielder back at the club in February.

Grant on the brink as O'Neill waits in wings (Jan 15, 2011 10:50 GMT)
West Ham boss Avram Grant will face the sack should his side suffer an embarrassing defeat against Arsenal on Saturday, with the Hammers lining up former Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill as the Israeli's replacement.

Ancelotti hints Drogba, Essien could be benched (Jan 15, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Carlo Ancelotti has hinted that Didier Drogba could be dropped from his starting XI as he plots a way back into the Premier League's top four.

Emotional Kenny tells Reds to cool it in derby (Jan 15, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish admits his Anfield return will be emotional but he has told his players to make sure they keep their tempers in check in Sunday's 215th Merseyside derby.

Fergie slams Liverpool (Jan 15, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has blamed Liverpool's players for Roy Hodgson's sacking, also insisting there was a media agenda against his old friend.

Hamann: Merseyside derby the most prestigious (Jan 15, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Former Liverpool star Dietmar Hamann tells Mark Lomas the Merseyside derby is the most prestigious.

Grant expects tougher survival mark (Jan 14, 2011 17:46 GMT)
Avram Grant does not believe 35 points will be enough to avoid relegation from the Premier League this season - but is confident of maintaining West Ham's top-flight status.

Dalglish already a step out of time for Liverpool? (Jan 14, 2011 17:45 GMT)
Dalglish's return was inevitable but is no panacea for Liverpool, says John Brewin.

Fulham boss Hughes says team is in good shape (Jan 14, 2011 17:28 GMT)
Mark Hughes has boldly declared Fulham's slump over as he looks to mastermind a fourth win in five games at Wigan on Saturday.

Ancelotti scoffs at Lampard's Scolari comparison (Jan 14, 2011 16:06 GMT)
Carlo Ancelotti has laughed off Frank Lampard's suggestion that the "end of Scolari's reign was a bit like this" as Chelsea continue to struggle in the Premier League.

Charlton confirm Powell as manager (Jan 14, 2011 15:21 GMT)
Charlton Atheltic have confirmed the appointment of Chris Powell as their new manager.

Carroll ruled out of derby (Jan 14, 2011 14:42 GMT)
Newcastle striker Andy Carroll has lost his bid to be fit for Sunday's derby clash with Sunderland.

Harry unclear on King return (Jan 14, 2011 13:25 GMT)
Harry Redknapp has revealed he has no idea when Ledley King will be fit to play for Tottenham again after he tore his groin muscle "away from the bone".

Spurs: Robbie Keane for sale, not for loan (Jan 14, 2011 13:06 GMT)
Robbie Keane firmly remains a Tottenham player and Harry Redknapp has confirmed any interested parties will be wasting their time in tabling loan bids for the Republic of Ireland international.

Ferguson didn't expect to face Beckham (Jan 14, 2011 11:45 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson never expected to be squaring up to David Beckham at White Hart Lane on Sunday.

Dzeko: City is perfect move for me (Jan 14, 2011 11:25 GMT)
Edin Dzeko tells Nick Bidwell that he has made the perfect choice in moving to Man City.

Rooney set for return at Spurs (Jan 14, 2011 10:40 GMT)
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has resumed training following an ankle injury and will be fit to face Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

I don't want to be Beckham - Bentley (Jan 14, 2011 09:56 GMT)
David Bentley has flatly rejected claims that he attempts to be just like David Beckham, and he admitted he would not have picked himself had he been manager of Tottenham.

Becks deal to split Spurs? (Jan 14, 2011 09:45 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur coach Les Ferdinand fears the club's bid to sign David Beckham could unsettle the dressing room.

PFA call for end of Diouf and Warnock spat (Jan 14, 2011 09:28 GMT)
PFA chief Gordon Taylor has urged Blackburn striker El-Hadji Diouf and QPR boss Neil Warnock to show "a measure of control and responsibility'' as their war of words threatens to spiral out of control.

Harry hopes to inflict first Utd defeat (Jan 14, 2011 08:49 GMT)
Harry Redknapp is confident Manchester United will not finish the Premier League season unbeaten, and hopes it is Tottenham that inflict their first defeat when the two sides meet on Sunday.

Van der Vaart wants long Spurs stay (Jan 14, 2011 08:24 GMT)
Rafael Van der Vaart has made a huge impression in his first season at Tottenham and the Dutchman is keen to extend his stay at White Hart Lane.

Cahill: Liverpool lack spirit (Jan 14, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Everton midfielder Tim Cahill has pinpointed Liverpool's lack of spirit as their Achilles heel ahead Sunday's Merseyside derby.

Man City infighting doesn't bother Mancini (Jan 14, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Roberto Mancini has moved to play down the infighting that has plagued Manchester City's season, insisting it happens in every team and even to himself "four or five times" before.

Kalou: I miss too many scoring opportunities (Jan 14, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Salomon Kalou has revealed he feels "regret" after every match he plays for Chelsea after admitting he misses too many scoring opportunities.

Lampard: We have lost winning mentality (Jan 14, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Frank Lampard has admitted Ray Wilkins' exit has affected Chelsea's players and that he and his team-mate are suffering from a severe lack of confidence.

Time to cut Avram some slack (Jan 14, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Kevin Keegan says Avram Grant deserves more time, ahead of West Ham's game against Arsenal.

Dalglish not disheartened (Jan 13, 2011 23:31 GMT)
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish feels his side are having a run of bad luck at the moment but believes performances are improving despite their 2-1 defeat at Blackpool.

Blues defender Scott Dann tears hamstring (Jan 13, 2011 21:46 GMT)
Birmingham's key defender Scott Dann is facing a spell out of action after manager Alex McLeish confirmed he has torn a hamstring.

Diouf hits back at QPR manager Warnock (Jan 13, 2011 17:13 GMT)
El-Hadji Diouf has denied verbally abusing QPR striker Jamie Mackie and hit back at Hoops boss Neil Warnock, saying he is not an "important manager".

Babel accepts FA charge after Twitter jibe (Jan 13, 2011 16:49 GMT)
Liverpool have confirmed forward Ryan Babel has accepted a charge of improper conduct.

Fabregas slams Ipswich's 'rugby' tactics (Jan 13, 2011 16:08 GMT)
Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has accused Ipswich of using ''rugby'' tactics and warned the club they will be handed a real football lesson in the second leg of their Carling Cup semi-final at Emirates Stadium.

Ipswich to plan 'park the bus' at Emirates (Jan 13, 2011 15:39 GMT)
Ipswich defender Damien Delaney admits his side will "park the bus'' in front of goal at the Emirates Stadium in a fortnight as they look to hang on to their Carling Cup semi-final lead over Arsenal.

Charlton loan for Liverpool starlet Eccleston (Jan 13, 2011 13:35 GMT)
Charlton have completed the loan signing of Liverpool forward Nathan Eccleston until the end of the season.

Bentley: I can resurrect my career with Blues (Jan 13, 2011 13:00 GMT)
David Bentley has vowed to prove that he still has the talent to be a Premier League success after completing a loan switch to Birmingham from Tottenham for the remainder of the season.

Coyle plays down talk of signing Wheater (Jan 13, 2011 12:35 GMT)
Bolton Wanderers boss Owen Coyle has played down suggestions that David Wheater is set to join the club in January.

West Ham keen to bring in Martin O'Neill (Jan 13, 2011 11:47 GMT)
West Ham manager Avram Grant is under growing pressure as speculation mounts that former Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has been sounded out for the job.

Di Matteo reveals Baggies goalkeeper dilemma (Jan 13, 2011 10:04 GMT)
West Brom skipper and goalkeeper Scott Carson must wait to find out if he will be axed for Saturday's home Premier League clash with Blackpool.

Blackburn to investigate Diouf claims (Jan 13, 2011 09:02 GMT)
Blackburn boss Steve Kean has revealed that the club will launch an internal investigation ito claims that striker El-Hadji Diouf abused QPR striker Jamie Mackie in last Saturday's FA Cup clash at Ewood Park.

Ferguson happy with Valencia rehab progress (Jan 13, 2011 08:29 GMT)
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says Antonio Valencia is on course to return to the Old Trafford first-team picture by the end of February, as the winger continues his recovery from a serious ankle injury.

Rewind: King Kenny's Anfield abdication (Jan 13, 2011 08:14 GMT)
Tom Adams rewinds to 1991, when Kenny Dalglish stunned football by resigning as Liverpool boss.

Parker: Players are behind Grant (Jan 13, 2011 08:00 GMT)
West Ham star Scott Parker insists all the players are behind under-pressure boss Avram Grant, who strengthened his defensive options with the loan signature of Manchester City full-back Wayne Bridge on Wednesday.

Wenger won't blame defence (Jan 12, 2011 22:39 GMT)
Arsene Wenger refused to blame his defence after the shock Carling Cup defeat at Ipswich - only the second time in 42 games he has lost to lower league opposition.

Spurs go on offensive in Olympic Stadium battle (Jan 12, 2011 17:55 GMT)
Tottenham have launched a targeted assault on West Ham's bid for the Olympic Stadium as they finally broke their silence on their own plans to take over the site.

Craig Bellamy arrested on suspicion of assault (Jan 12, 2011 17:06 GMT)
Manchester City striker Craig Bellamy has been arrested and bailed on suspicion of assault. The player was taken into custody after two men were injured in an early morning incident in Cardiff.

Recovered Gosling eyes Magpies debut (Jan 12, 2011 16:53 GMT)
Newcastle midfielder Dan Gosling is hoping for a chance to make his senior debut in Sunday's Wear-Tyne derby after finally pulling on a black and white shirt.

Sunderland boss Bruce wants derby revenge (Jan 12, 2011 16:49 GMT)
Steve Bruce is relishing the chance to avenge the worst day of his managerial career as he heads into derby battle with Newcastle on Sunday.

John Jensen named Blackburn assistant (Jan 12, 2011 14:48 GMT)
Former Arsenal and Denmark midfielder John Jensen has been appointed assistant manager of Blackburn.

Aldershot appoint Dean Holdsworth as new boss (Jan 12, 2011 14:19 GMT)
Aldershot have appointed former Wimbledon and Bolton striker Dean Holdsworth as their new manager.

Shaw: Houllier divorce papers at the ready (Jan 12, 2011 12:13 GMT)
Defeat in the Birmingham derby could mean the end for Aston Villa boss Houlllier, says Phil Shaw.

West Brom sweat over Odemwingie fitness (Jan 12, 2011 12:04 GMT)
West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie is continuing to battle an ankle injury ahead of the crunch Premier League clash with Blackpool on Saturday.

New deal for Blackburn's Blackman (Jan 12, 2011 12:02 GMT)
Promising Blackburn striker Nick Blackman has signed a new two-and-a-half-year deal, which will keep him at Ewood Park until the summer of 2013.

Terry: Chelsea's recent form is unacceptable (Jan 12, 2011 11:20 GMT)
Chelsea captain John Terry says the club's recent form is "unacceptable" as their hopes of winning the league recede.

Peterborough appoint Ferguson again (Jan 12, 2011 10:52 GMT)
Peterborough have confirmed the return of Darren Ferguson as their new manager.

Grant to avoid sack (Jan 12, 2011 09:37 GMT)
Under-fire West Ham manager Avram Grant will not be sacked on Wednesday, but a decision over his future will be taken by the end of the week.

Quinn confirms talks with politician Miliband (Jan 12, 2011 09:21 GMT)
Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn has confirmed the club has held talks with former Foreign Secretary David Miliband over a role at the Stadium of Light.

King set for groin surgery after setback (Jan 12, 2011 08:40 GMT)
Tottenham defender Ledley King is set for another spell on the sidelines as he suffered a groin problem in training on Tuesday.

First XI: King Kenny's key moments (Jan 12, 2011 08:14 GMT)
As Kenny Dalglish takes the reins at Liverpool again, we select his First XI key moments.

Lessons in crisis management (Jan 12, 2011 08:14 GMT)
Norman Hubbard examines the importances of the 'must-win game' for the Premier League's under-fire managers.

Kenny Dalglish backs Torres to find best form (Jan 12, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has vowed to help Fernando Torres emerge from his form slump as he heads to Blackpool on Wednesday night without suspended captain Steven Gerrard.

Wenger hails Henry influence at Arsenal (Jan 12, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has praised the influence of Thierry Henry on the Arsenal dressing room as they prepare to bounce back in the Carling Cup semi-final against Ipswich.

Holloway blames Jan window (Jan 12, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Blackpool boss Ian Holloway has blamed the concept of the January transfer window for the sudden spate of managerial casualties that has seen eleven managers leave their positions across the four professional divisions in the past fortnight.

FA's Horne in 'cold sweat' over Qatar World Cup (Jan 12, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Football Association general secretary Alex Horne has branded the prospect of the 2022 World Cup being held in the winter a "logistical nightmare''.

Mancini 'worried' about Balotelli (Jan 12, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has admitted he is seriously concerned about Mario Balotelli after the striker suffered yet another injury setback in his disjointed first season in England.

Freedman named permanent boss of Palace (Jan 12, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Crystal Palace have appointed Dougie Freedman as their new manager.

Battling Hammers embody Grant's fighting spirit (Jan 11, 2011 23:25 GMT)
Mark Lomas was at Upton Park to see ten-man West Ham grant Avram a stay of execution.

Johnson leaves Peterborough by mutual consent (Jan 11, 2011 22:54 GMT)
Peterborough boss Gary Johnson has become the latest manager to lose his job after disagreements with chairman Darragh MacAnthony.

Grant in dark over Hammers future (Jan 11, 2011 22:45 GMT)
Avram Grant admits he does not know how much longer he will be in charge of West Ham - despite masterminding a 2-1 win over Birmingham in the first leg of the Carling Cup semi-final.

Ferguson in talks over return to Peterborough (Jan 11, 2011 22:27 GMT)
Darren Ferguson has held talks with Peterborough over returning to the League One club as manager.

Holloway: Mixed emotions ahead of Reds clash (Jan 11, 2011 16:45 GMT)
Blackpool manager Ian Holloway is looking forward to taking on "living legend'' Kenny Dalglish tomorrow but is saddened by the circumstances surrounding his Liverpool return.

Vidic: United now ready to peak (Jan 11, 2011 15:51 GMT)
Nemanja Vidic believes it bodes well for Manchester United that they have managed to hit top spot in the Barclays Premier League without finding their peak form on a consistent basis this season.

Newcastle fail in Tiote appeal (Jan 11, 2011 14:43 GMT)
Newcastle United have failed in their appeal against a red card shown to midfielder Cheik Tiote in Saturday's shock FA Cup defeat at the hands of Stevenage.

Game postponed following death of Butcher (Jan 11, 2011 14:05 GMT)
Macclesfield Town have announced that their League Two game with Burton Albion on Saturday has been postponed following the death of midfielder Richard Butcher.

Newcastle's Gosling on verge of comeback (Jan 11, 2011 13:26 GMT)
Newcastle midfielder Dan Gosling will take his first step on the road towards a first-team comeback with a friendly appearance on Wednesday.

Chat LIVE with ESPN's Jon Carter (Jan 11, 2011 13:21 GMT)
Join us at 1500 GMT for a LIVE chat with Jon Carter.

Bednar out to prove his quality at West Brom (Jan 11, 2011 12:50 GMT)
West Brom striker Roman Bednar is adamant he has now cleared his head and has a point to prove to boss Roberto di Matteo.

FA rules out regular Home Internationals (Jan 11, 2011 12:39 GMT)
Football Association general secretary Alex Horne has insisted that the possible return of the Home Internationals would only be a "one-off" event.

Salgado hopes to extend Blackburn contract (Jan 11, 2011 11:09 GMT)
Blackburn defender Michel Salgado is hoping to extend his stay at the club, as he believes Rovers could be on the verge of success under new owners Venky's.

Dalglish demands 'sense of humour' from FA (Jan 11, 2011 09:49 GMT)
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish says he hopes the Football Association "can find a sense of humour" after charging Ryan Babel with improper conduct.

Lampard reveals true extent of injury troubles (Jan 11, 2011 09:20 GMT)
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has admitted he is still battling to overcome a groin injury that at one stage left him struggling to see light at the end of the tunnel.

Upson puts contract talks on hold at West Ham (Jan 11, 2011 08:17 GMT)
Matthew Upson has put his future on hold and will not sign a new deal at West Ham before the end of the season.

Crawley boss feels Derby win was warranted (Jan 10, 2011 23:48 GMT)
Crawley Town boss Steve Evans believes his side were worthy winners after Sergio Torres' injury-time strike earned a 2-1 win over Championship team Derby in their FA Cup third-round clash.

Dalglish could keep Liverpool post long-term (Jan 10, 2011 21:46 GMT)
Liverpool have confirmed that new caretaker boss Kenny Dalgish will be considered for the post on a permanent basis should he successfully lead the club out of its current plight.

FA charges Babel for Webb-based photo joke (Jan 10, 2011 17:43 GMT)
Liverpool star Ryan Babel has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association for tweeting a doctored photo of referee Howard Webb wearing a Manchester United shirt.

Holloway expects Adam to stay committed (Jan 10, 2011 17:37 GMT)
Ian Holloway is convinced captain Charlie Adam will remain fully committed to the Blackpool cause despite being a transfer target for other clubs.

Macclesfield midfielder Butcher dies at 29 (Jan 10, 2011 17:32 GMT)
Macclesfield Town have announced the death of midfielder Richard Butcher at the age of 29.

Dalglish dismisses rumours over Reds demands (Jan 10, 2011 16:31 GMT)
Kenny Dalglish has denied reports he made Liverpool bow to demands over the length of his tenure before taking the job.

Blues need to step it up, says Lampard (Jan 10, 2011 16:06 GMT)
Frank Lampard admits Chelsea have not worked hard enough to arrest their alarming slide down the Premier League.

McLeish upbeat over signings, Bentley close (Jan 10, 2011 16:05 GMT)
Birmingham hope to complete Tottenham winger David Bentley's loan deal in the next 24 hours, subject to him passing a medical.

Bendtner: Carling Cup can be a springboard (Jan 10, 2011 15:27 GMT)
Nicklas Bendtner has challenged Arsenal to win the Carling Cup and use it as a springboard to Premier League title glory.

Ipswich name Jewell as Keane successor (Jan 10, 2011 14:49 GMT)
Ipswich have appointed Paul Jewell as their new manager on a two-and-a-half year contract, with the former Derby boss replacing Roy Keane, who was axed on Friday. Jewell has previously led Bradford and Wigan into the Premier League and will be tasked

Newcastle appeal Tiote red card (Jan 10, 2011 14:00 GMT)
Newcastle are to appeal Cheik Tiote's sending-off in their 3-1 defeat by Stevenage in the third round of the FA Cup on Saturday.

Houllier: I have no problem with Pires (Jan 10, 2011 13:19 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier admits he made a mistake in playing veteran midfielder Robert Pires immediately after his short-term move to the midlands club.

McLeish still wants Adam at Birmingham (Jan 10, 2011 13:12 GMT)
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is expected to continue his pursuit of Blackpool skipper Charlie Adam.

Henry returns to Arsenal for MLS off-season (Jan 10, 2011 12:28 GMT)
Arsenal have handed Thierry Henry a home away from home during the MLS off season, with the Gunners legend accepting the chance to train with his former club.

Liverpool snap up Clarke as first-team coach (Jan 10, 2011 10:54 GMT)
Liverpool have appointed former Chelsea, West Ham and Newcastle assistant manager Steve Clarke as first-team coach.

King Kenny the usurper (Jan 10, 2011 09:55 GMT)
King Kenny the usurper and Arsenal forward Andrei Arshavin are in the sights of the The Fifth Official.

Kuszczak: I can be United's No. 1 (Jan 10, 2011 09:45 GMT)
Tomasz Kuszczak is determined to prove he can replace Edwin van der Sar as Manchester United's new first-choice goalkeeper.

Injured Mackie slams 'repulsive' Diouf (Jan 10, 2011 09:24 GMT)
QPR striker Jamie Mackie has branded El-Hadji Diouf "an absolute disgrace'' after claiming the Blackburn forward abused him while he lay on the pitch with a broken leg.

Maradona claims Premier League interest (Jan 10, 2011 08:46 GMT)
Former Argentina coach Diego Maradona says he will fly into England next month for talks with a Premier League club with a view to becoming their new manager, though Fulham have confirmed to ESPNsoccernet that they are not the club in question

Owen unsurprised by Liverpool slump (Jan 10, 2011 08:12 GMT)
Manchester United striker Michael Owen believes Liverpool's current position of 12th in the Premier League "reflects where they are right now" and the former Reds star insists he has not been surprised by the club's fall from grace.

Grant blasts 'destabilising' West Ham insiders (Jan 10, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Under-fire manager Avram Grant has blasted those within West Ham he believes are "trying to hurt the club".

Babel gets into Twitter trouble (Jan 10, 2011 08:00 GMT)
The FA could launch disciplinary action against Liverpool forward Ryan Babel after he tweeted a photo of referee Howard Webb in a Manchester United shirt.

Manager profile: Ian Holloway (Jan 10, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Jon Carter looks at the weird world of Ian Holloway.

Manager profile: Avram Grant (Jan 10, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Jon Carter and Mark Lomas look at the new man in charge of West Ham, Avram Grant.

Manager Profile: Gerard Houllier (Jan 10, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Jon Carter and Dale Johnson on the career of Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier.

FA Cup: United beat Liverpool, Man City held (Jan 10, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Ryan Giggs scored a first-minute penalty as Manchester United knocked rivals Liverpool out of the FA Cup with a 1-0 victory at Old Trafford.

Stevenage chairman vows to find attacker (Jan 10, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Stevenage chairman Phil Wallace has launched an investigation into the attack on defender Scott Laird after Saturday's FA Cup win over Newcastle and has promised to bring the guilty supporter to justice.

Team of the Week: January 9, 2011 (Jan 9, 2011 21:35 GMT)
Schmeichel, Bruce and Giggs: it's not a timewarp but our FA Cup Team of the Week.

Dalglish cannot refresh Liverpool yet (Jan 9, 2011 17:51 GMT)
Dalglish may be back, but Richard Jolly says a Liverpool revival will take time.

Hart plays down unrest in City squad (Jan 9, 2011 13:56 GMT)
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart insists that the reported problems within the squad will not derail their bid for success this season.

Torres remains committed to Liverpool (Jan 9, 2011 11:33 GMT)
Liverpool striker Fernando Torres insists he has no immediate plans to leave the club despite their poor league showing this season and joined new boss Kenny Dalglish in calling for unity.

Sack would not have surprised Ancelotti (Jan 9, 2011 10:56 GMT)
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti says he would not have been shocked had Roman Abramovich decided to sack him during the club's dismal run of form.

Vieira ready to hang up his boots this summer (Jan 9, 2011 10:40 GMT)
Manchester City midfielder Patrick Vieira has revealed he could retire from football at the end of the current season.

Dalglish calls for unity to end Liverpool crisis (Jan 9, 2011 09:55 GMT)
Interim Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has called on everyone at the club to put the past behind them and get together to rescue Liverpool's season.

FA Cup Fourth Round draw LIVE (Jan 9, 2011 08:00 GMT)
FA Cup fourth-round draw LIVE

Thompson: Fans key to Hodgson departure (Jan 9, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Liverpool legend Phil Thompson believes that Roy Hodgson had no future at the club once he had lost the supporters.

Bruce: Paul Ince pointed gun at Sir Alex (Jan 9, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Steve Bruce has revealed that Paul Ince once arrived at the club's training ground with his gun in jest to get Sir Alex Ferguson to put him in the Manchester United team.

Neil Warnock slams "gutter type" El Hadji Diouf (Jan 8, 2011 22:32 GMT)
QPR manager Neil Warnock has labelled Blackburn's El-Hadji Diouf "a gutter type" and claimed the Senegal international verbally abused Jamie Mackie while he lay on the pitch with a broken leg.

FA to investigate fan attack after Stevenage win (Jan 8, 2011 22:30 GMT)
The Football Association will launch an investigation after a Stevenage player was punched by a fan while celebrating the shock FA Cup victory against Newcastle.

New Reds boss Dalglish pays tribute to Hodgson (Jan 8, 2011 22:13 GMT)
Kenny Dalglish has paid tribute to former Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson and expressed his delight at returning to the Anfield hotseat nearly 20 years after he left the job.

Sweet revenge as Stevenage end 13 years of hurt (Jan 8, 2011 21:30 GMT)
Mark Lomas was present as Stevenage gained revenge over Newcastle in a massive FA Cup shock.

Stevenage boss Westley hails 'fantastic' players (Jan 8, 2011 20:02 GMT)
Stevenage manager Graham Westley felt his side were good value for their victory after causing one of the biggest shocks in FA Cup history with a 3-1 third-round win over Newcastle.

Walcott apologises for dive against Leeds (Jan 8, 2011 19:18 GMT)
Theo Walcott has apologised for diving to try to win a penalty during the closing stages of his side's third-round FA Cup tie against Leeds United at Emirates Stadium.

FA Cup: Newcastle and Sunderland humbled (Jan 8, 2011 16:58 GMT)
Shock of the day came in the FA Cup third round came at the Stadium of Light, where Sunderland slumped to a 2-1 defeat to Notts County.

Fabregas keeps wasteful Gunners alive (Jan 8, 2011 16:27 GMT)
Tom Adams was at Emirates Stadium as Arsenal averted an early FA Cup exit against Leeds.

Sir Alex: Defeat to Liverpool would be a shock (Jan 8, 2011 12:36 GMT)
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson will take no chances against Liverpool in Sunday's FA Cup tie at Old Trafford - and suggested that defeat to the Red Devils' arch rivals would be a shock.

MatchDay LIVE: Latest updates and chat (Jan 8, 2011 12:18 GMT)
MatchDay LIVE - January 8

Hodgson leaves Liverpool by mutual consent (Jan 8, 2011 11:12 GMT)
Roy Hodgson has left Liverpool by mutual consent after a dismal seven months in charge, with Kenny Dalglish taking over as manager for the rest of the season.

No action against John Terry over assault claim (Jan 8, 2011 11:08 GMT)
Chelsea and England defender John Terry will not face a criminal inquiry over claims that he injured a steward near the end of the Premier League match at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday, police have said.

Leeds chairman Bates hits out at Wenger (Jan 8, 2011 10:39 GMT)
Leeds United chairman Ken Bates has taken a swipe at Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger ahead of Saturday's FA Cup showdown at Emirates Stadium - and insisted his club will soon take their rightful place in the top flight once again.

Ferguson bemoans sack-happy clubs (Jan 8, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has labelled the management game "an unfair industry'' after his former player Roy Keane was sacked by Ipswich.

Wenger hits out at January World Cup plan (Jan 8, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has blasted Sepp Blatter's proposal to change to a winter World Cup in Qatar in 2022.

Burnley rebuffed over Lambert approach (Jan 7, 2011 23:54 GMT)
Burnley have been rebuffed after approached Norwich for permission to speak to Paul Lambert about their managerial vacancy.

Ancelotti unmoved by Blues banner protests (Jan 7, 2011 16:52 GMT)
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has laughed off a visual protest near to the club's Cobham training facility that demanded the exit of both the manager and owner Roman Abramovich.

Moyes won't rest players for FA Cup campaign (Jan 7, 2011 16:23 GMT)
Everton manager David Moyes has promised not to hold anything back in the FA Cup this season.

Hodgson: We understand supporters' anger (Jan 7, 2011 16:03 GMT)
Roy Hodgson has assured Liverpool supporters that he and his players understand the anger which has greeted recent results and the under-pressure manager hopes Sunday's FA Cup tie against Manchester United will act as a spur to improving morale.

Rooney winning Utd fitness battle (Jan 7, 2011 12:18 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is hopeful he will have key duo Wayne Rooney and Edwin van der Sar available for Sunday's mouth-watering FA Cup tie against Liverpool at Old Trafford.

Nasri scoops December ESPN PFA Fans' award (Jan 7, 2011 12:10 GMT)
Arsenal playmaker Samir Nasri has scooped the ESPN PFA Fans' Player of the Month Award for December after some superb displays.

Newcastle send Carroll on holiday (Jan 7, 2011 11:03 GMT)
Newcastle United have handed star striker Andy Carroll a much-needed rest, sending him to Dubai for a week to rest a nagging thigh injury, with manager Alan Pardew hoping the break will "refresh his batteries".

Rewind: Radford rocket slays Newcastle (Jan 7, 2011 11:01 GMT)
Tom Adams rewinds to 1972, when Ronnie Radford set up one of the FA Cup's great giantkillings.

Wilshere: Teams scared to come to Arsenal (Jan 7, 2011 10:53 GMT)
Jack Wilshere feels teams are "scared'' of being ripped apart by Arsenal at Emirates Stadium, but has warned his team-mates not to "do anything silly'' in Saturday's FA Cup third-round tie against Championship promotion hopefuls Leeds.

The magic of the Cup: ESPN's FA Cup memories (Jan 7, 2011 10:35 GMT)
ESPN pundits including Kevin Keegan and Steve McManaman pick out their favourite FA Cup memories.

Dzeko in Champions League vow (Jan 7, 2011 10:33 GMT)
Bosnia striker Edin Dzeko is determined to lead Manchester City into the Champions League once his has completed his January transfer to Eastlands.

Grant given cup clashes to save Hammers job (Jan 7, 2011 09:07 GMT)
Avram Grant's chances of managing West Ham United for their next Premier League game against Arsenal now hinges on how the team perform in their two cup ties.

Ipswich axe Keane (Jan 7, 2011 08:08 GMT)
Roy Keane has been sacked as manager of struggling Championship side Ipswich Town, according to widespread reports.

Managers being made scapegoats - LMA (Jan 7, 2011 08:00 GMT)
The chief executive of the League Managers Association has hit out at the "short-termism'' approach of football clubs with four Premier League bosses reported to be on the verge of the sack.

Macca: Beckham can return for England (Jan 7, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Former England winger Steve McManaman believes that Tottenham target David Beckham has what it takes to break back into England fold.

Ancelotti determined to turn things around (Jan 7, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has insisted there are no problems within the squad and everyone is working as one to put an end to the club's poor run of form.

Former Liverpool stars back Hodgson to stay (Jan 7, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Former Liverpool stars Kevin Keegan, John Barnes and Steve McManaman have backed manager Roy Hodgson to ride through the storm and keep his job as manager of Liverpool.

Mancini happy with point at Arsenal (Jan 6, 2011 23:01 GMT)
Manchester manager Roberto Mancini hailed his side's defensive solidity after a goalless draw against Premier League title rivals Arsenal at Emirates Stadium.

Ancelotti feels pressure after Wolves defeat (Jan 6, 2011 22:50 GMT)
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti admitted he felt "under pressure'' after his team slid to a 1-0 defeat at Wolves.

The FA Cup's Greatest Giant-killings (Jan 6, 2011 18:45 GMT)
ESPNsoccernet's selection of the greatest shocks in FA Cup history.

Holloway prepared to field weakened team in cup (Jan 6, 2011 16:51 GMT)
Blackpool manager Ian Holloway does not care who might criticise him for fielding an understrength side in the FA Cup this weekend.

Brown's wait over as he takes PNE reins (Jan 6, 2011 15:37 GMT)
Preston North End have turned to Phil Brown as their man to replace Darren Ferguson and haul the club from the relegation battle that threatens their Championship status.

Zabaleta red appealed by Man City (Jan 6, 2011 14:06 GMT)
The FA has confirmed Manchester City have decided to appeal the red card handed out to Pablo Zabaleta during Wednesday's draw with Arsenal.

FA rescind Zabaleta red card after appeal (Jan 6, 2011 13:26 GMT)
The FA has confirmed Manchester City have decided to appeal the red card handed out to Pablo Zabaleta during Wednesday's draw with Arsenal.

The FA Cup's Greatest Goalkeepers (Jan 6, 2011 11:01 GMT)
ESPNsoccernet's selection of the greatest goalkeepers in FA Cup history.

Grant set for chop after Toon thrashing (Jan 6, 2011 10:11 GMT)
Avram Grant's time at Upton Park is now up with only the timing of his departure left in doubt, but it could be before Saturday's FA Cup tie with Barnsley.

Tangerine dream raising expectations (Jan 6, 2011 09:14 GMT)
Norman Hubbard believes Ian Holloway's success with Blackpool may have inflated expectations for cash-strapped clubs.

Wenger: Dour City draw gives us title belief (Jan 6, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger and Roberto Mancini were both upbeat about their sides' title prospects despite witnessing a dull goalless draw that had Arsenal's fans booing Manchester City off the pitch at the Emirates.

Pressure builds on struggling managers (Jan 6, 2011 08:00 GMT)
The new year has not brought much cheer for four Premier League managers after Wednesday's results put them under severe pressure to keep their jobs.

FA denies Redknapp-Beckham England bill (Jan 6, 2011 08:00 GMT)
The Football Association has denied any talks have taken place lining up David Beckham for an England management role alongside Harry Redknapp.

Prem: Chelsea lose, Man City and Arsenal draw (Jan 6, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Jose Bosingwa's own goal condemned Chelsea to their fifth defeat in 11 matches as they lost 1-0 at bottom side Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Obdurate City prove their point (Jan 5, 2011 23:43 GMT)
Tom Adams watched Man City park the bus at Arsenal and go home with the point they wanted.

Everton expose Tottenham frailties (Jan 5, 2011 23:30 GMT)
Richard Jolly was at Goodison as Everton exposed Spurs's frailties in the title race.

Roy Hodgson "depressed" after Blackburn loss (Jan 5, 2011 23:08 GMT)
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson admitted he was depressed after he watched his side slip to an embarrassing 3-1 defeat at Blackburn on Wednesday.

"Foolish" player suspended over Twitter rant (Jan 5, 2011 16:56 GMT)
Aldershot's Marvin Morgan was today suspended, fined two weeks' wages and placed on the transfer list for comments he made on social networking website Twitter.

MatchDay LIVE: Latest updates and chat (Jan 5, 2011 16:52 GMT)
MatchDay LIVE - January 5

Premier Showdown - Jan 4-5 (Jan 5, 2011 15:21 GMT)
Take on Dale Johnson and Tommy Smyth in our predictions game.

Stoke boss Pulis reveals three-year plan (Jan 5, 2011 15:12 GMT)
Tony Pulis is confident Stoke will really start to blossom if they survive their third season in the Premier League.

Nani eyeing 'special' unbeaten achievement (Jan 5, 2011 11:00 GMT)
Manchester United winger Nani says the club are capable of achieving something "very special" this season after going unbeaten for the first 20 games of the Premier League season.

Moyes: I'll never quit Everton (Jan 5, 2011 10:38 GMT)
David Moyes has denied that he will consider quitting as Everton manager following a difficult first half of the season at Goodison Park.

Pires exposes tensions at Houllier's Villa (Jan 5, 2011 09:58 GMT)
Robert Pires has offered a revealing insight into the "tense" dressing room atmosphere at Aston Villa, admitting that several unhappy players have held showdown talks with Gerard Houllier. Pires also believes that Houllier's job could come under thr

Agger in Reds quit threat (Jan 5, 2011 09:04 GMT)
Daniel Agger has given Roy Hodgson another headache by threatening to quit Liverpool if he is not handed a regular starting berth.

Toure plays down Adebayor fight (Jan 5, 2011 08:36 GMT)
Kolo Toure has attempted to play down his training ground spat with Emmanuel Adebayor by revealing he has been involved in similar flashpoints with the striker in the past.

Coyle claims 16 ref errors have cost Bolton (Jan 5, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Owen Coyle believes Bolton are due some luck with match officials in the second half of the season, claiming "16 major decisions" have cost his side points so far.

Wenger: We'll prove success can come cheap (Jan 5, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger is out to show big-spending Manchester City that Arsenal's more frugal approach can bring success as the Premier League heavyweights prepare to face off on Wednesday night.

Ancelotti 'lucky' to survive axe (Jan 5, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Carlo Ancelotti admits he is "lucky" to have kept his job as Chelsea manager after presiding over the worst run of form under the reign of owner Roman Abramovich.

Premier League: United go clear at top (Jan 5, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Manchester United moved three points clear at the top of the Premier League after battling past Stoke City with a 2-1 win at Old Trafford.

Samba in new Venky's attack (Jan 5, 2011 00:01 GMT)
Blackburn captain Chris Samba has repeated his desire to quit Ewood Park after claiming he does not want to be part of the club under new owners Venky's.

Jolly: Substance over style once again (Jan 4, 2011 23:13 GMT)
Richard Jolly watches Man United win ugly yet again, though Sir Alex seems to be watching a different game.

MatchDay LIVE: Latest updates and chat (Jan 4, 2011 17:06 GMT)
MatchDay LIVE - January 4

Adebayor and Toure in Man City bust-up (Jan 4, 2011 16:15 GMT)
Manchester City defender Kolo Toure and striker Emmanuel Adebayor had to be separated by team-mates following a scrap at the club's training ground on Tuesday.

Chelsea boss prioritises top four finish (Jan 4, 2011 15:44 GMT)
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti admits qualifying for the Champions League and not the winning the title is now his focus after slipping to fifth in Premier League.

Charlton confirm Parkinson dismissal (Jan 4, 2011 14:51 GMT)
Phil Parkinson and his coaching staff have been sacked by Charlton's new owners.

Chat LIVE with ESPN's Tom Adams (Jan 4, 2011 13:05 GMT)
Join us at 1500 GMT for a LIVE chat with Tom Adams.

Bowyer gets three-match ban for Sagna stamp (Jan 4, 2011 12:13 GMT)
Birmingham midfielder Lee Bowyer has been handed a three-match ban for his stamp on Bacary Sagna during the 3-0 defeat to Arsenal.

Peter Taylor turns down Newcastle role (Jan 4, 2011 11:39 GMT)
Bradford manager Peter Taylor has turned down the chance to become Alan Pardew's assistant at Newcastle, according to Bantams joint-chairman Mark Lawn.

West Bromwich Albion suffer Reid injury blow (Jan 4, 2011 10:22 GMT)
West Brom utility player Steven Reid will be sidelined for at least six weeks after suffering a torn cartilage.

Blackburn plan to hand Kean longer contract (Jan 4, 2011 10:00 GMT)
Blackburn Rovers caretaker boss Steve Kean is set to remain in charge at Blackburn for "at least two to three years", according to the club's chairperson, Anuradha Desai.

Drogba: Malaria still affecting my game (Jan 4, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Didier Drogba has admitted the Chelsea dressing room has been an "unhappy'' place during their recent slump in form and says his own performances have been hampered by his battles with injury and malaria.

Vidic bemused by United's lead (Jan 4, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Nemanja Vidic has admitted he is surprised Manchester United are top of the Premier League, citing the "strange" season rather than United's form for their marginal lead in the title race.

McLeish tackles TV over perceived Bowyer bias (Jan 4, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has called for big clubs to be scrutinised as much as smaller ones when "trial by television'' is used to retrospectively highlight bad tackles.

Championship: Late Caulker goal denies QPR (Jan 3, 2011 17:44 GMT)
Steven Caulker's late equaliser saw Bristol City earn a 2-2 draw at QPR to deny the Championship leaders the chance to extend their lead at the top of the table, with second-placed Norwich failing to take advantage after drawing at Midd

Carroll and Bale lead PFA Fan award shortlist (Jan 3, 2011 17:06 GMT)
Arsenal playmaker Samir Nasri and Newcastle striker Andy Carroll head a five-man shortlist for the the ESPN PFA Fans Player of the Month award for December.

Hleb under fire after Arsenal comments (Jan 3, 2011 14:25 GMT)
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has urged Alexander Hleb "to show what he's capable of", after the club's fans reacted angrily to comments from the midfielder suggesting he would welcome a return to former club Arsenal.

Woy's woes and G-Nev's retirement plan (Jan 3, 2011 12:10 GMT)
It may be a new year, but there is no let up to The Fifth Official's musings, with Gary Neville firmly on the radar.

Venky's rubbish talk of Ronaldinho move (Jan 3, 2011 10:57 GMT)
Brazilian star Ronaldinho will not be heading to Blackburn Rovers, according to Venky's director Venkatesh Rao.

Birmingham won't break bank in Jan (Jan 3, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Alex McLeish insists Premier League strugglers Birmingham will not risk financial ruin to strengthen their squad during the January transfer window.

Kuszczak wants United chance (Jan 3, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Tomasz Kuszczak has admitted he wants a chance to prove five years at Manchester United have not been a complete waste of time.

Team of the Week: January 2, 2011 (Jan 2, 2011 19:35 GMT)
Steven Gerrard and Samir Nasri inspired victory and make Team of the Week, but who else got the nod?

Premier Showdown - Jan 1-2 (Jan 2, 2011 17:05 GMT)
Take on Dale Johnson and Tommy Smyth in our predictions game.

Ancelotti rues late Aston Villa equaliser (Jan 2, 2011 16:52 GMT)
Carlo Ancelotti said Chelsea "deserved to win and needed to win" after Ciaran Clark's injury-time equaliser handed Aston Villa a share of the points at Stamford Bridge.

PL: Last-gasp Villa dent Chelsea title hopes (Jan 2, 2011 16:05 GMT)
Chelsea's title hopes were dealt another blow as Ciaran Clark's injury-time header handed Aston Villa a 3-3 draw at Stamford Bridge.

Bowyer could face action over Sagna incident (Jan 2, 2011 12:37 GMT)
Birmingham midfielder Lee Bowyer is facing the prospect of a possible Football Association ban over incidents during Saturday's home Premier League clash with Arsenal.

Dalglish edges closer to Liverpool return (Jan 2, 2011 10:25 GMT)
Kenny Dalglish is being widely tipped to take charge of Liverpool until the end of the season with the club's owners believed to be ready to turn to an interim coach.

Houllier confident of Aston Villa patience (Jan 2, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier insists he is at "the wrong club'' if his job is already on the line.

Arsenal stroll restates title credentials (Jan 1, 2011 20:46 GMT)
Kevin Palmer believes Arsenal appeared real title contenders when beating Birmingham.

Wenger hails Arsenal display (Jan 1, 2011 20:02 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was delighted with his side's 3-0 victory overBirmingham at St Andrew's.

Jolly: Cole strike delays the inevitable (Jan 1, 2011 19:20 GMT)
Richard Jolly was at Anfield as Joe Cole's winner earned Roy Hodgson a stay of execution.

Championship: QPR woes return (Jan 1, 2011 17:57 GMT)
Championship leaders QPR suffered a third defeat in five games as they went down 1-0 at Norwich.

Prem: Arsenal keep pace as top four win (Jan 1, 2011 16:59 GMT)
A late winner from Joe Cole relieved the pressure on Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson, who saw the Reds beat Bolton 2-1 at Anfield.

Millwall defeat spells end for Burley at Palace (Jan 1, 2011 16:55 GMT)
Crystal Palace manager George Burley paid the price for Saturday afternoon's 3-0 defeat at Millwall when he was sacked by the South London club.

Ferguson: Neville lucky to get away with foul (Jan 1, 2011 15:35 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted Gary Neville was fortunate to escape punishment after he appeared to bring Graham Dorrans down in the area during Manchester United's 2-1 win at West Brom.

Sunderland expecting a quiet January window (Jan 1, 2011 14:18 GMT)
Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn is expecting a quiet January following the opening of the winter transfer window.

Ancelotti to put faith in youngster Bruma (Jan 1, 2011 13:23 GMT)
Carlo Ancelotti has put his faith in Jeffrey Bruma to help lift Chelsea further out of their end-of-year slump after confirming the teenager will make his full Premier League debut in Sunday's clash with Aston Villa.

McLeish: Hleb still bearing scars of Barca misery (Jan 1, 2011 11:56 GMT)
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish believes Alexander Hleb is still bearing the scars of his Barcelona misery.

Ancelotti unsure if Blues' run is over (Jan 1, 2011 11:39 GMT)
Carlo Ancelotti is not convinced Chelsea have escaped from their bad run despite returning to winning ways against Bolton this week.

Rovers lose injured Robinson for three weeks (Jan 1, 2011 10:28 GMT)
Blackburn goalkeeper Paul Robinson has been ruled out for up to three weeks with a calf strain.

MatchDay LIVE: Latest updates and chat (Jan 1, 2011 09:33 GMT)
MatchDay LIVE - January 1

Liverpool seek Hodgson replacement - reports (Jan 1, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Roy Hodgson appears to be on the brink of losing his job as Liverpool manager as widespread reports claim the club's owners have started a search for his replacement.

Houllier senses Villa revival (Jan 1, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Gerard Houllier expects Aston Villa's fortunes to change for the better by mid-January and insists he has the full backing of owner Randy Lerner.

Blackburn's Nelsen: Venky's era is 'exciting' (Jan 1, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Stand-in Blackburn Rovers captain Ryan Nelsen claims new owners Venky's have an "exciting" vision for the club despite the turbulent start to their era in charge.

Fergie: It's a five-horse title race (Jan 1, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson believes the Premier League title race is a five-horse affair and that it could take as little as 82 points to become champions.