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League Cup: Blues beat Utd, holders out (Oct 31, 2012 22:01 GMT)
Another unbelievable night of Capital One Cup action saw Chelsea gain revenge for Sunday's controversial league defeat to Manchester United by beating the Red Devils on Wednesday, on a night when defending champions Liverpool and 2008 winners Tottenh

Poll: Clattenburg 'angry and confused' by claims (Oct 31, 2012 19:02 GMT)
Referee Mark Clattenburg is apparently "angry and confused" after Chelsea's allegations that he directed "inappropriately language" towards two of their players.

The Boot Room: Chelsea v. Man United (Oct 31, 2012 18:17 GMT)
The Boot Room

Chelsea lodge official complaint over Clattenburg (Oct 31, 2012 17:59 GMT)
Chelsea have lodged a formal complaint with the FA over language used by referee Mark Clattenburg towards Jon Obi Mikel in the club's controversial 3-2 defeat to Manchester United on Sunday.

Henning Berg appointed at Blackburn (Oct 31, 2012 17:28 GMT)
Henning Berg has been appointed Blackburn Rovers manager after the club finally replaced Steve Kean following his sacking in September.

Henning Berg: 'Madness' to take Blackburn job (Oct 31, 2012 15:06 GMT)
Henning Berg will likely face stringent questioning from the media should he be appointed Blackburn Rovers manager after in May he said it would be "madness" for a coach to accept a job at Ewood Park.

Walcott 'committed' amid contract talks (Oct 31, 2012 14:13 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has commended Theo Walcott for his on-pitch focus as speculation about the Arsenal winger's future with the club continues to rumble on.

Gerrard backtracks on Everton comments (Oct 31, 2012 11:01 GMT)
Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard has performed a U-turn on his claims that Everton are a "very direct" team who are "similar to Stoke" and apologised to both clubs.

Capital One draw: Leeds face Chelsea (Oct 31, 2012 09:53 GMT)
The draw will take place after the Fourth Round fixture at Stamford Bridge between Chelsea and Manchester United, which kicks off at 19.45 GMT.

Jagielka responds to Gerrard 'direct' jibes (Oct 31, 2012 08:58 GMT)
Phil Jagielka has defended Everton's playing style after criticism from Steven Gerrard that Everton are a "very direct" team who are "similar to Stoke".

Rodgers hopes for cheers as Allen flies home (Oct 31, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers is confident that Liverpool midfielder Joe Allen will get a good reception from Swansea's fans when he faces his former club in the Capital One Cup on Wednesday.

Rodgers: Henderson has future at Liverpool (Oct 31, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Jordan Henderson does have a long-term future at Liverpool despite losing a regular starting spot, according to manager Brendan Rodgers.

Walcott: Cup win can help PL campaign (Oct 31, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Theo Walcott hailed Arsenal's spirit after they overcame a four-goal deficit to claim a dramatic 7-5 extra-time victory over Reading in Tuesday's Capital One Cup clash, and hopes the Gunners can carry that form into their Premier League campaign.

Deschamps: Lloris dropped ball on Spurs move (Oct 31, 2012 07:00 GMT)
France manager Didier Deschamps says Hugo Lloris shouldn't have joined Tottenham without speaking to Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas first.

Chelsea seek complaint advice on Clattenburg (Oct 31, 2012 07:00 GMT)
ESPN can reveal that Chelsea are conducting an internal enquiry led by independent legal counsel to deliver an objective view on whether the club should go ahead with a formal complaint to the FA on the conduct of referee Mark Clattenburg.

Lomas: Arsenal record chapter in football folklore (Oct 31, 2012 02:45 GMT)
Mark Lomas was at Reading as Arsenal staged a dramatic comeback in their Capital One Cup clash.

Jolly: Southampton infected by losing habit (Oct 30, 2012 23:09 GMT)
Richard Jolly was at Elland Road to see Southampton's insipid ineptitude compound Nigel Adkins' problems.

League Cup: Arsenal win thriller, Wigan stunned (Oct 30, 2012 22:26 GMT)
Arsenal completed an incredible comeback from 4-0 down at Reading to win 7-5 in the Capital One Cup, while League Two Bradford stunned Wigan in a penalty shootout.

Redknapp out of Blackburn running (Oct 30, 2012 19:43 GMT)
Harry Redknapp is out of the reckoning for the Blackburn job after talks between the Championship club and the former Tottenham manager's representatives.

Granero believes in QPR manager Hughes (Oct 30, 2012 18:22 GMT)
Queens Park Rangers midfielder Esteban Granero has backed manager Mark Hughes to turn the club's season around.

Chelsea urge fans to get 'freaky' for Halloween (Oct 30, 2012 17:49 GMT)
Chelsea may be embroiled in controversy but that does not appear to have stopped some sense of fun at the club.

Cesar: Juve games increase pressure on refs (Oct 30, 2012 16:23 GMT)
Former Inter Milan goalkeeper Julio Cesar has defended Juventus amid the refereeing controversy currently engulfing Serie A, saying decisions in favour of the Biancone

Warnock 'disgusted' by Clattenburg complaint (Oct 30, 2012 16:02 GMT)
Leeds United manager Neil Warnock has criticised Chelsea's decision to file a complaint against referee Mark Clattenburg by accusing the club of "disgusting" behaviour and "trying to kill" the official.

Rodgers: Suarez loves England and won't leave (Oct 30, 2012 16:00 GMT)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insists that striker Luis Suarez will not be forced out of England by his critics and says he loves playing in the Premier League.

Cattermole aiming for European spot (Oct 30, 2012 15:29 GMT)
After putting pen-to-paper on a new Sunderland contract Lee Cattermole is targeting European football.

Cisse: Partnership with Ba will come good (Oct 30, 2012 14:28 GMT)
Newcastle striker Papiss Cissé has said that he can forge a successful partnership with fellow Senegalese striker Demba Ba - they just need more luck.

Richards faces 16 weeks out after surgery (Oct 30, 2012 13:50 GMT)
Manchester City defender Micah Richards could be out of action until the end of February after undergoing surgery on a knee injury suffered during Saturday's 1-0 win over Swansea.

Saints need more than flashes to survive (Oct 30, 2012 13:03 GMT)
Kevin Palmer on the task facing Nigel Adkins at Southampton and how they must stay positive.

Southampton open Boruc investigation (Oct 30, 2012 12:03 GMT)
Southampton have launched a formal investigation into allegations that goalkeeper Artur Boruc threw a water bottle at fans during their home defeat to Tottenham on Sunday.

Arsenal omit first-team stars for Reading trip (Oct 30, 2012 11:24 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has named a changed squad for Arsenal's trip to Reading in the Capital One Cup.

Brunt targets WBA return against Saints (Oct 30, 2012 10:39 GMT)
Chris Brunt is hoping to return for West Brom against Southampton next week - after successfully recovering from a hamstring injury.

Romeu: Mata did not hear anything (Oct 30, 2012 08:20 GMT)
Chelsea's Juan Mata was not aware of any comments referee Mark Clattenburg is alleged to have directed at him during Sunday's defeat to Manchester United, according to his Spanish team-mate Oriol Romeu.

Gallas: Give me silverware over Europe (Oct 30, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham defender William Gallas has dispelled Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger's statement that qualifying for the Champions League is just like winning a trophy.

Wenger: McDermott is a miracle worker (Oct 30, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has praised the progress of Reading since gaining promotion to the Premier League, labelling Brian McDermott's time in charge as a 'miracle'.

Chelsea, United target Genoa ace (Oct 30, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United and Chelsea are reportedly targeting Genoa defender, Mario Sampirisi according to his agent, Giuseppe Riso.

Tottenham insist they still want Adebayor (Oct 30, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham assistant manager Steffen Freund insists Emmanuel Adebayor is still a valuable part of the Spurs framework despite the striker failing to start a game this season.

Gerrard criticises 'direct' Everton (Oct 30, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has accused Everton of being 'a very direct team', as the dust refuses to settle on Sunday's stormy Merseyside derby.

Redknapp to shun Blackburn, Maradona linked (Oct 30, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Blackburn's recruitment of a new manager has turned into farce with Harry Redknapp claiming he would rather play golf than be interviewed for the job  and Diego Maradona emerging as a shock candidate to take over at Ewood Park.

Ba could miss Liverpool clash (Oct 30, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle United striker Demba Ba could be sidelined for Sunday's trip to Liverpool after suffering a leg injury in the 2-1 win over West Brom at the weeekend.

Hernandez: Chelsea win may change title (Oct 30, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Javier Hernandez believes his winner against Chelsea on Sunday may have pushed Manchester United into the box seat for the Premier League title.

Lambert not underestimating Swindon (Oct 30, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Paul Lambert is not being swayed into thinking his struggling Aston Villa side will have an easy ride when they visit a reshuffled Swindon Town side in the Capital One Cup on Tuesday night.

Richards facing two months out after surgery (Oct 30, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City defender Micah Richards is facing a two month spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on a knee injury suffered during Saturday's 1-0 win over Swansea.

Liverpool apologise to fan over alleged threats (Oct 30, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre has apologised to a supporter who was allegedly threatened by club communications director Jen Chang over a spoof Twitter account.

Allardyce: Passing game let us down (Oct 29, 2012 19:14 GMT)
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has accused his players of having a '90-minute off spell' in their 2-1 defeat at Wigan on Saturday and challenged them to return to the passing style he claims to be promoting in a bid to get back to winning ways.

Ambition fuels Freedman desire (Oct 29, 2012 17:23 GMT)
Richard Jolly on Dougie Freedman's plan to get Bolton back into the big-time quickly.

Freedman targets Bolton top flight return (Oct 29, 2012 16:36 GMT)
Dougie Freedman has been officially unveiled by Bolton after his protracted move from Crystal Palace and claims the club are ready to get back into the Premier League.

Met police launch Chelsea enquiry (Oct 29, 2012 16:24 GMT)
The Metropolitan Police have launched an investigation into an incident at Stamford Bridge which saw a steward injured during Sunday's game against Chelsea.

FA to investigate Clattenburg racism allegations (Oct 29, 2012 16:07 GMT)
ESPN sources have confirmed that Chelsea's official complaint against referee Mark Clattenburg, now being investigated by the FA, is that Juan Mata and John Obi Mikel were racially abused.

Jol admits he is unsure of his best strikeforce (Oct 29, 2012 15:33 GMT)
Fulham manager Martin Jol admits he is unsure of his best attacking combination but believes the abundance of strikers at his disposal is a "luxury problem" for him.

Kompany dismisses mutiny talk (Oct 29, 2012 15:28 GMT)
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has hit out at the media over reports of a mutiny at Eastlands.

Heneage: Tough Toon return for Clarke (Oct 29, 2012 14:30 GMT)
Kristan Heneage was at St James' as Newcastle denied West Brom on Steve Clarke's return.

Toon deny Sissoko reports (Oct 29, 2012 13:44 GMT)
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has denied claims that the club have agreed a deal to sign the Toulouse midfielder Moussa Sissoko.

Fernandes dismisses Hughes ultimatum reports (Oct 29, 2012 12:25 GMT)
Tony Fernandes has dismissed media speculation that Mark Hughes has one game to save his job as Queens Park Rangers manager.

Brunt wants to commit his future to West Brom (Oct 29, 2012 12:18 GMT)
West Bromwich Albion captain Chris Brunt wants to become the next member of Steve Clarke's squad to commit his long-term future to the club.

That's why they call them the Blues (Oct 29, 2012 12:16 GMT)
This week, The Fifth Official offers his pity to Chelsea and dives into the Luis Suarez debate.

Reading's McDermott denies Guthrie bust-up (Oct 29, 2012 12:05 GMT)
Reading manager Brian McDermott has denied reports of a bust-up with Danny Guthrie after dropping the midfielder for the 3-3 draw with Fulham.

Redknapp and Berg top Rovers hitlist (Oct 29, 2012 11:46 GMT)
Blackburn Rovers will interview Henning Berg on Monday and Harry Redknapp on Tuesday as they step up their search for a manager.

Lambert prepares for upcoming meeting with Lerner (Oct 29, 2012 11:32 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert is preparing for a tricky de-brief on his and the club's dismal start to the season with owner Randy Lerner next month.

Wilson signs new Stoke deal (Oct 29, 2012 11:21 GMT)
Marc Wilson has signed a new four-year contract with Stoke City - despite being out of action until the New Year with a broken leg.

Pardew: Toon's Europa schedule is tough (Oct 29, 2012 11:06 GMT)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew says his side are finding the quick turnaround between Europa League and Premier League matches difficult to deal with.

Winter: Referee Clattenburg could face axe (Oct 29, 2012 11:05 GMT)
Former Premier League referee Jeff Winter does not anticipate that Mark Clattenburg will officiate a match again if it is proven that he racially abused a Chelsea player in Sunday's game at Stamford Bridge.

Martinez grateful to chairman for Ramis signing (Oct 29, 2012 11:04 GMT)
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has thanked chairman Dave Whelan for dipping into his own pocket to ensure that a £3 million summer deal for Ivan Ramis went through.

Gerrard berates Everton's Neville for dive (Oct 29, 2012 10:16 GMT)
Steven Gerrard has accused Phil Neville of letting his manager down by diving during Sunday's Merseyside derby - and the Everton captain agrees with him.

Dyche confirmed as Burnley manager (Oct 29, 2012 10:04 GMT)
Former Watford manager Sean Dyche has been confirmed as Eddie Howe's replacement as Burnley manager on Tuesday.

Fergie fuels fire ahead of Chelsea match (Oct 29, 2012 10:01 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has mischievously wished the referee of Wednesday's Capital One Cup clash between Chelsea and Manchester United "good luck".

Cattermole signs new Sunderland deal (Oct 29, 2012 09:51 GMT)
Sunderland skipper Lee Cattermole has put pen to paper on a new four-year contract with the club.

Manchester City dismiss talk of player revolt (Oct 29, 2012 08:55 GMT)
Manchester City have told ESPN that reports of a player revolt against manager Roberto Mancini have been greatly exaggerated.

Pardew: Toon deserved lucky break (Oct 29, 2012 08:32 GMT)
Alan Pardew has welcomed his side's good fortune as Newcastle beat West Brom 2-1 thanks to a late Papiss Cisse goal.

Moyes: Luis Suarez lucky to stay on the pitch (Oct 29, 2012 08:03 GMT)
David Moyes believes Luis Suarez should have seen red for his challenge on Sylvain Distin during a heated 2-2 draw between rivals Liverpool and Everton on Sunday.

Kompany not affected by City criticism (Oct 29, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has fended off criticism that his team are not capable of defending their Premier League title and is prepared to prove the doubters wrong soon enough.

City play down Pep talk (Oct 29, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City have appointed former Barcelona technical director Txiki Begiristain as their new director of football.

Norwich played for bragging rights at Villa (Oct 29, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Wes Hoolahan admitted Norwich's players were pushing for bragging rights when they faced former manager Paul Lambert at Aston Villa on Saturday.

Tottenham victory costly for Villas-Boas (Oct 29, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas found himself out of pocket after his side's 2-1 win at Southampton on Sunday, as he was left with a big bill for a full set of new first team shirts.

Guzan to continue fight for starting spot (Oct 29, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Brad Guzan is determined to carry on 'seizing the moment' as he strives to nail down his hard-earned first team place at Aston Villa.

Moyes: Suarez 'lucky' to avoid red for Distin tackle (Oct 29, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Everton boss David Moyes believes Liverpool striker Luis Suarez was a 'lucky man' to avoid seeing red in Sunday's Merseyside derby.

Wenger urges Wilshere to 'skip' England (Oct 29, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger plans to warn Roy Hodgson against selecting Jack Wilshere for England's squad ahead of their international friendly with Sweden next month.

Chaos reigns at Stamford Bridge (Oct 28, 2012 21:51 GMT)
Miguel Delaney was at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea's clash with Man United descended into chaos.

Chelsea lodge complaint over Clattenburg abuse (Oct 28, 2012 21:21 GMT)
Chelsea have lodged an official complaint over alleged abusive language used by referee Mark Clattenburg towards two of their players during their 3-2 defeat to Manchester United.

Team of the Week: October 28, 2012 (Oct 28, 2012 21:05 GMT)
Juan Mata and Luis Suarez are in our latest Team of the Week, but who else makes the cut?

Di Matteo anger at referee's decision (Oct 28, 2012 18:40 GMT)
Jonny Evans has backed referee Mark Clattenburg for sending off Fernando Torres in Manchester United's 3-2 win at nine-man Chelsea in what was a controversial encounter at Stamford Bridge.

The Boot Room: Chelsea v. Man United (Oct 28, 2012 18:33 GMT)
The Boot Room

The Boot Room: Everton v. Liverpool (Oct 28, 2012 18:16 GMT)
The Boot Room

Suarez still centre of attention (Oct 28, 2012 17:42 GMT)
Richard Jolly was at Goodison Park to see Luis Suarez make his mark in the Merseyside derby - in more ways than one.

Begiristain named Man City director of football (Oct 28, 2012 12:02 GMT)
Manchester City have appointed former Barcelona technical director Txiki Begiristain as their new director of football.

Premier Showdown - Oct 27-28 (Oct 28, 2012 12:00 GMT)
Take on Dale Johnson and Tommy Smyth in our predictions game.

Neville urges Everton to keep cool in derby (Oct 28, 2012 11:01 GMT)
Phil Neville has warned his Everton team-mates that they must keep their composure if they are to come out on top in Sunday's Merseyside derby.

Results over entertainment for Clarke (Oct 28, 2012 09:07 GMT)
Steve Clarke is aiming to entertain the Black Country public as well as providing them with a winning West Bromwich Albion side - but is under no illusions as to which is the higher priority.

Terry urges support for Kick It Out (Oct 28, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea captain John Terry has used his programme notes for Sunday's Premier League game against Manchester United to throw his weight behind the much maligned 'Kick It Out' anti-racism campaign.

Liverpool legend critical of Suarez (Oct 28, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool legend John Aldridge fears Luis Suarez will never transform himself into a natural goal scorer, even though he is the only striker available to Anfield boss Brendan Rodgers ahead of Sunday's Merseyside derby.

Rooney: Torres still a major threat (Oct 28, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Wayne Rooney claims Fernando Torres will still be a major threat to Manchester United in Sunday's showdown at Stamford Bridge, even though the Spaniard has suffered another alarming slump in form.

Wilshere return kept secret by Wenger (Oct 28, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger opted not to tell Jack Wilshere of his selection in the Arsenal starting XI until just prior to kick-off as the midfielder made his long-awaited return in a 1-0 win over QPR.

Chelsea's Cole won't rule out United move (Oct 28, 2012 06:59 GMT)
Ashley Cole will not rule out the possibility of joining Manchester United when his Chelsea contract expires at the end of the season despite a raft of interest from abroad, ESPN understands.

Gervinho settling into central Arsenal role (Oct 27, 2012 22:47 GMT)
Arsenal striker Gervinho has insisted he is enjoying his role as a central striker, despite coming under a barrage of criticism following his lacklustre display in the Champions League defeat against Schalke on Wednesday night.

Delaney: Di Matteo on the defensive (Oct 27, 2012 21:30 GMT)
Miguel Delaney says Chelsea still have much to prove ahead of their clash with Man Utd.

Di Matteo dismisses Cole, Terry exit talk (Oct 27, 2012 21:30 GMT)
Roberto Di Matteo has attempted to dampen mounting speculation surrounding two of Chelsea's old guard, stating that he wants Ashley Cole to stay at the club and describing stories linking John Terry to Valencia as "nonsense".

Jolly: Hairdryer needed as Man City blow hot and cold (Oct 27, 2012 20:29 GMT)
Richard Jolly was at Manchester City as Roberto Mancini's men edged past Swansea.

Swansea 'keeper Vorm faces up to six weeks out (Oct 27, 2012 20:22 GMT)
Swansea boss Michael Laudrup has announced that goalkeeper Michel Vorm will be out for four to six weeks after sustaining a groin injury during the 1-0 defeat at Manchester City.

City await Richards news (Oct 27, 2012 20:11 GMT)
Manchester City face a nervy wait over the fitness of Micah Richards after the defender was stretchered off with a knee injury during Saturday's 1-0 win over Swansea.

Barry says Manchester City were below par (Oct 27, 2012 19:19 GMT)
Midfielder Gareth Barry said Manchester City were far from their best as they laboured to a 1-0 home win over Swansea.

Prem: United close gap on Blues, derby draw (Oct 27, 2012 18:19 GMT)
Chelsea suffered their first defeat of the Premier League season as they were beaten by Manchester United, while Liverpool striker Luis Suarez was again to the fore as Everton came thundering back to earn a draw in the Merseyside derby.

Brewin: Jack gives Gunners a lift (Oct 27, 2012 17:56 GMT)
John Brewin was at the Emirates as Arsenal saw the return of Jack Wilshere, and winning ways, against QPR.

Fulham striker Berbatov may have broken rib (Oct 27, 2012 17:46 GMT)
Dimitar Berbatov could face another spell on the sidelines after suffering a suspected broken rib in Saturday's 3-3 draw at Reading.

Championship: Cardiff thrash Burnley to go top (Oct 27, 2012 16:43 GMT)
Cardiff knocked Leicester off the top of the Championship with a thumping 4-0 home win over Burnley as the Foxes went down at home to Crystal Palace.

Prem: Man City and Arsenal claim narrow wins (Oct 27, 2012 16:01 GMT)
Mikel Arteta struck inside the final ten minutes as Arsenal drew a line under a turbulent week by plunging troubled QPR into further turmoil on Saturday, and there was extra reason to cheer for the Gunners as Jack Wilshere made his first start after

Spurs won't sell Bale for less than £60 million (Oct 27, 2012 14:18 GMT)
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has slapped a £60 million transfer fee on Gareth Bale amid talk of a move to Real Madrid, ESPN understands.

Guardiola remains in Chelsea frame (Oct 27, 2012 11:49 GMT)
Former Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola is again being linked with a move to Chelsea after intimating that he could make his return to football in London.

Villa's Bent won't ask for January move (Oct 27, 2012 10:27 GMT)
Aston Villa striker Darren Bent insists he will not rock the boat and demand to leave the club in January, even if he remains on the fringes of Paul Lambert's plans.

Shelvey: I wont change style (Oct 27, 2012 07:33 GMT)
Liverpool midfielder Jonjo Shelvey he will not change his style, despite it resulting in a red card and a touchline altercation with Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

Routledge bears no Sinclair grudge (Oct 27, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Wayne Routledge insists no Swansea players hold a grudge against Scott Sinclair for moving to Manchester City as they prepare to meet their former team-mate for this first time since his exit.

Ferguson: Title is a three-horse race (Oct 27, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has dismissed the Premier League title credentials of Arsenal and Tottenham, insisting this year's title is a three-horse race between Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City.

Moyes: Diving players deter supporters (Oct 27, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea midfielder Oscar is ready to fill the void set to be left by Frank Lampard at Stamford Bridge in more ways than one, setting his sights on scoring 20 goals a season for his new club.

Oscar targets 20 goals a season (Oct 27, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea midfielder Oscar is ready to fill the void set to be left by Frank Lampard at Stamford Bridge in more ways than one, setting his sights on scoring 20 goals a season for his new club.

Arsene Wenger wary of 'Rooney' rule (Oct 26, 2012 22:45 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has rejected suggestions that English football would benefit from the introduction of an initiative comparable to the American-style 'Rooney Rule', which forces NFL teams to consider black candidates for every vacant coa

FIFPro urges players to fight racism with PFA (Oct 26, 2012 22:26 GMT)
FIFPro, which represents footballers worldwide, has advised black players in English football to remain within the PFA to fight their cause.

Di Matteo launches defence of Torres form (Oct 26, 2012 21:44 GMT)
Roberto Di Matteo has launched a staunch defence of Fernando Torres insisting he has "no concerns" despite another dip in the striker's form.

Adkins rules out Lambert sale (Oct 26, 2012 20:08 GMT)
Nigel Adkins has ruled out the sale of Southampton's star striker Rickie Lambert after Stoke were linked with a January move.

Rodgers: Expect derby 'firecracker' (Oct 26, 2012 19:00 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers has called on referee Andre Marriner to keep the lid on Sunday's Merseyside derby  after predicting it will be a "firecracker".

City will recover from Dutch debacle (Oct 26, 2012 18:11 GMT)
Kevin Keegan is tipping Man City to bounce back from their midweek disappoint when Swansea visit Eastlands, live on ESPN UK.

Di Matteo speaks up against Rooney Rule (Oct 26, 2012 16:50 GMT)
Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has rejected calls that the 'Rooney Rule' should be introduced to English football, insisting "freedom of choice" for employers is more important.

Moyes hopes for change of luck in derby (Oct 26, 2012 16:19 GMT)
David Moyes has called on his Everton players to do themselves justice in Sunday's Merseyside derby - and hopes they are not shortchanged by controversial refereeing decisions.

MP calls for fans to "punish" their club with boycott (Oct 26, 2012 16:10 GMT)
An MP has called on fans to "punish" their club by boycotting a game in protest at high ticket prices.

Steve Clarke upbeat ahead of Newcastle clash (Oct 26, 2012 15:21 GMT)
Steve Clarke insists his West Bromwich Albion side are back in good heart as he prepares to return to the club where he launched his coaching career.

Mertesacker: The international break killed us (Oct 26, 2012 15:18 GMT)
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker has claimed the international break "killed" the team's momentum and warned his team-mates that they need to show more fight to get back on track after a desperate week.

Aston Villa offer their support to standing area calls (Oct 26, 2012 15:14 GMT)
Aston Villa have become the first Premier League club to voice their support for a new campaign calling for standing areas to be introduced in grounds.

Taylor not bothered by abusive Sunderland chants (Oct 26, 2012 13:31 GMT)
Newcastle defender Steven Taylor has revealed that the chants aimed towards him during the Wear-Tyne derby did not affect him, with his only concern beating Sunderland.

Fergie welcomes Ferdinand statement (Oct 26, 2012 12:59 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has welcomed the statement released this week by Rio and Anton Ferdinand regarding their stance on racism in football.

Injured Lampard out for two weeks (Oct 26, 2012 12:17 GMT)
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard will be sidelined for two weeks following the calf strain he picked up in Chelsea's 2-1 Champions League defeat to Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday.

O'Neill firmly behind Sunderland's McClean (Oct 26, 2012 11:54 GMT)
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill has given his backing to winger James McClean after it emerged a friend of the player will be moving to Wearside to help him overcome homesickness.

Lambert reveals rift with Norwich chief (Oct 26, 2012 11:44 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert revealed he has not spoken to Norwich City chairman Alan Bowkett for two years as he prepares to welcome his former club to Villa Park on Saturday

Michael Owen: Van Persie right to leave Arsenal (Oct 26, 2012 11:27 GMT)
Michael Owen has risked being on the receiving end of a frosty reception when Stoke City visit Arsenal later this season after his controversial intervention into Robin Van Persie's departure from the Emirates in the summer.

Mancini defends tactical tinkering (Oct 26, 2012 10:39 GMT)
Roberto Mancini has insisted his controversial tactic of playing with a back three is not the problem at Manchester City and said his players have had plenty of practice in the new formation.

McFadden signs for Sunderland on short-term deal (Oct 26, 2012 10:19 GMT)
Sunderland have completed the signing of free-agent James McFadden on a short-term contract, following his recent spell on trial at the club.

Arsenal's Wenger: AGM anger due to 'fear' (Oct 26, 2012 07:54 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger felt Thursday's fractious annual general meeting was "guided by fear" but urged the club's supporters to keep faith in his methods.

Lescott accepts Man City criticism (Oct 26, 2012 07:15 GMT)
Joleon Lescott has said he and his Manchester City team-mates have not been content with their start to the 2012-13 season, amid reports in a number of newspapers on Friday of dressing room unrest at the club.

Rodgers: Key players didn't need a rest (Oct 26, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers has defended his decision to field a strong team in Liverpool's Europa League win over Anzhi Makhachkala on Thursday night, insisting he never considered resting players.

West Ham would consider Rio return (Oct 26, 2012 07:00 GMT)
West Ham are seriously interested in bringing Rio Ferdinand back to Upton Park, but the clubs former centre half may prove far too expensive, according to ESPN's West Ham sources.

Tactical experiment pays off for Rodgers (Oct 26, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Stewart Downing's Europa League goal for Liverpool could help him return to form, writes Mike Whalley.

Blackburn to announce new boss 'next week' (Oct 26, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Blackburn will have a new manager by "the middle of next week", according to the club's global advisor Shebby Singh.

Premier League Spotlight: A progression of pressure (Oct 26, 2012 07:00 GMT)
In this week's Premier League Spotlight, James Dall says there is concern, not crisis, at Arsenal and considers Roberto Mancini's future at Manchester City.

Pardew delighted with young guns in Brugge win (Oct 25, 2012 21:40 GMT)
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew was delighted with his young guns as they inspired the Magpies to a narrow 1-0 Europa League win over Club Brugge at St James' Park.

Serbian FA ban two players for England brawl (Oct 25, 2012 16:30 GMT)
The Serbian Football Association (FSS) has suspended Ognjen Mudrinski and Nikola Ninkovic from playing in any of their national teams for a year, following their involvement in the post-match brawl between Serbia Under-21s and England Under-21s.

Laudrup praises Routledge for his transformation (Oct 25, 2012 15:17 GMT)
Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup has praised Wayne Routledge for the way in which he has transformed his career since arriving at the Liberty Stadium.

Drink-driving United midfielder Tunnicliffe banned (Oct 25, 2012 15:09 GMT)
Manchester United midfielder Ryan Tunnicliffe has been banned from the road for 18 months after being found guilty of drink-driving.

Lee Croft cleared after racism allegation (Oct 25, 2012 14:48 GMT)
Oldham winger Lee Croft, who was accused of racially abusing a ballboy during his side's 1-1 draw at Sheffield United's Bramall Lane, will not face police action.

Redknapp dismisses Blackburn link (Oct 25, 2012 14:17 GMT)
Harry Redknapp has told ESPN that he is not taking the Blackburn Rovers job despite being linked with the vacant position.

Martinez confident in Boselli's goalscoring ability (Oct 25, 2012 14:16 GMT)
Mauro Boselli is making a good case for a chance to show what he can do in the Premier League, according to Wigan manager Roberto Martinez.

Clarke hopes he's proving doubters wrong (Oct 25, 2012 13:53 GMT)
Steve Clarke hopes West Brom's excellent start to the season is silencing the doubters who believed he should never have decided to move into management.

World Cup winner John Connelly passes away (Oct 25, 2012 13:36 GMT)
John Connelly, a member of England's 1966 World Cup-winning squad and a title winner with both Burnley and Manchester United, has died at the age of 74.

Wenger: Fourth place like a trophy (Oct 25, 2012 13:21 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has claimed that qualifying for the Champions League is the equivalent of winning a trophy at a fiery Annual General Meeting with the club's supporters on Thursday morning.

Gazidis: Arsenal can compete with the best (Oct 25, 2012 12:52 GMT)
Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis has denied that the financial prudence of the club's board is "ruining" their hopes of success, in a fiery Annual General Meeting attended by manager Arsene Wenger and majority shareholder Stan Kroenke.

Stoke primed to get back on attack (Oct 25, 2012 12:28 GMT)
Stoke City are looking to get back on the front foot as they emerge from a run of fixtures in which they have faced Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United.

Mirallas: Opposition fear Fellaini presence (Oct 25, 2012 12:26 GMT)
Kevin Mirallas has backed his Everton and Belgium team-mate to win his battle to be fit in time for Sunday's Merseyside derby.

Villa desperate to avoid bottom three (Oct 25, 2012 12:25 GMT)
Aston Villa midfielder Karim El Ahmadi says dropping into the Premier League relegation zone this weekend would be a humiliating psychological blow for the club.

Bolton confirm Freedman move (Oct 25, 2012 10:36 GMT)
Bolton Wanderers have confirmed the appointment of Dougie Freedman as their manager - two full days after Crystal Palace, the club Freedman left, had indicated that the deal was done.

Coppell in line for Palace return (Oct 25, 2012 09:00 GMT)
Steve Coppell is on Crystal Palace's list of potential candidates to replace Dougie Freedman, who quit this week to join Bolton.

Three clubs considering move for Cole (Oct 25, 2012 08:59 GMT)
Three clubs have indicated that they want to open pre-contract talks with Chelsea defender Ashley Cole, potentially sparking a big-money battle for his services.

PFA chief warns Ferdinand against breakaway union (Oct 25, 2012 08:21 GMT)
Gordon Taylor has warned that a breakaway union for black footballers would be "divisive" and hinder the fight for equality.

Rewind to 1857: The roots of Sheffield FC (Oct 25, 2012 08:20 GMT)
Jon Carter rewinds to 1857 to tell the story of the formation of the oldest football club still in existence - Sheffield FC.

Arsenal boss Wenger braced for hostile AGM (Oct 25, 2012 07:34 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger and the club's board are set to face some tough questions from supporters during Thursday morning's annual general meeting.

Terry in negotiations with Valencia, claims agent (Oct 25, 2012 07:00 GMT)
John Terry is eager to leave Chelsea and Valencia have seized the opportunity, already tabling an offer for the former England skipper, FIFA accredited agent Francois Gallardo has told Radio Intereconomia.

Giggs prepared to be patient at United (Oct 25, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Ryan Giggs concedes he will not start many games with Manchester United this season, but insists he will be ready when called upon.

Ferdinand brothers call for change in racism fight (Oct 24, 2012 18:33 GMT)
Anton and Rio Ferdinand have released a joint statement to explain their disappointment with the Football Association and PFA over their response to the John Terry racial abuse case.

Cech says Chelsea must start games better (Oct 24, 2012 18:15 GMT)
Chelsea keeper Petr Cech has warned his team-mates to stem the tide of goals flowing past him at the start of games and after half-time intervals.

Liverpool keeper Jones wary of Hiddink magic (Oct 24, 2012 17:43 GMT)
Brad Jones has warned that Guus Hiddink's magic touch poses a major threat to Liverpool's hopes of Europa League progress.

Hartlepool manager Cooper resigns (Oct 24, 2012 17:26 GMT)
Neale Cooper has resigned as manager of League One Hartlepool after a prolonged run of poor form.

Taylor: Insert racism clause into contracts (Oct 24, 2012 16:43 GMT)
Gordon Taylor has told ESPN he believes England and the rest of Europe need to follow the Barcelona example and re-write players' contracts to make racial abuse "gross misconduct".

Taylor laughs off Joey Barton's latest Twitter rant (Oct 24, 2012 16:41 GMT)
PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor has laughed off the Twitter rant by Joey Barton which called for him to resign and labelled him "a fat, festering old king".

FA launches plan to promote women's soccer (Oct 24, 2012 16:11 GMT)
Leading figures from within women's football and the FA called on England's top men's clubs to invest more money in their female teams as the game takes another step toward a professional structure Wednesday.

The Boot Room: Borussia Dortmund v. Real Madrid (Oct 24, 2012 15:17 GMT)
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Liverpool facing Everton fitness race (Oct 24, 2012 15:04 GMT)
Liverpool are facing an anxious wait to find out whether goalkeeper Pepe Reina will be fit to face Everton this weekend.

Barton blasts anti-racism plan of players' union (Oct 24, 2012 14:43 GMT)
Facing growing criticism from players, the England Professional Footballers' Association on Wednesday announced a six-point plan to tackle the continuing problems of racism.

AVB cools Tottenham bid talk for Willian (Oct 24, 2012 13:53 GMT)
Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas has insisted he has not given any thought to making a move for Shakhtar Donetsk forward Willian.

Ferguson favours Guardiola for Man United job (Oct 24, 2012 13:33 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson is understood to now favour Pep Guardiola as his eventual successor at Manchester United.

Sir Norman Bettison resigns following Hillsborough aftermath (Oct 24, 2012 13:09 GMT)
West Yorkshire Police Chief Constable Sir Norman Bettison has resigned from his role in the aftermath of the Hillsborough disaster.

Rose receives Platini backing over Serbian racial abuse (Oct 24, 2012 12:43 GMT)
Sunderland defender Danny Rose has received the backing of UEFA President Michel Platini over his version events of the recent trouble between England Under-21s and Serbia.

Clarke praise for West Brom star Long (Oct 24, 2012 12:29 GMT)
West Bromwich Albion head coach Steve Clarke has praised Shane Long, despite regularly substituting the striker this season.

Stephane Mbia optimistic ahead of Arsenal clash (Oct 24, 2012 12:20 GMT)
Stephane Mbia has insisted Queens Park Rangers will head into this weekend's meeting with Arsenal in confident mood despite their winless start to the season.

Manager Paul Jewell leaves Ipswich Town (Oct 24, 2012 12:15 GMT)
Paul Jewell has left his role as Ipswich Town manager by mutual consent, the Championship club announced on their official website.

Pardew condemns Wear-Tyne derby chants (Oct 24, 2012 11:56 GMT)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has condemned fans that sang vile and abusive chants towards Steven Taylor during the Wear-Tyne derby on Sunday.

Pardew admits his concern for Tiote's discipline (Oct 24, 2012 11:46 GMT)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has admitted to having concerns over the disciplinary record of midfielder Cheick Tiote.

PFA announces anti-racism initiative (Oct 24, 2012 11:28 GMT)
The Professional Footballers' Association has announced proposals for a new initiative to tackle the continuing problem of racism in the game.

Pulis: Jones, Palacios not leaving Stoke (Oct 24, 2012 10:11 GMT)
Stoke City boss Tony Pulis has no intention of allowing out-of-favour pair Wilson Palacios and Kenwyne Jones to leave the Britannia Stadium on emergency loan.

Evans: United must tighten defence (Oct 24, 2012 10:03 GMT)
Jonny Evans has told Manchester United that they cannot keep giving opponents a head start and said their defence must become harder to breach.

Villa's Ireland will play through the pain (Oct 24, 2012 09:21 GMT)
Stephen Ireland will continue to play through the pain of a wrist injury to help Paul Lambert find a solution to the problems at Aston Villa.

United wait on extent of Kagawa injury (Oct 24, 2012 09:20 GMT)
Manchester United are waiting to find out if Shinji Kagawa will be fit for Sunday's trip to Chelsea.

Mikel set for new five-year Blues deal (Oct 24, 2012 08:44 GMT)
Chelsea are poised to hand midfielder John Obi Mikel a bumper five-year deal.

Confusion over Freedman move (Oct 24, 2012 08:32 GMT)
Bolton caretaker manager Jimmy Phillips has said he will be in charge of Wanderers when they travel to Middlesbrough this weekend, casting doubt on whether Dougie Freedman's appointment has been confirmed.

Special Committee are set to discuss Bettison position (Oct 24, 2012 07:34 GMT)
West Yorkshire Police's Special Committee are set to meet on Wednesday to discuss the position of under-fire chief constable Sir Norman Bettison, following the recent revelations of the Hillsborough disaster.

Mancini: City must remain tight in defence (Oct 24, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has urged his defenders to concede few chances on goal when they face Ajax in the Champions League on Wednesday night.

Roberts reveals demands for Kick It Out (Oct 24, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Reading striker Jason Roberts has called for improved funding for Kick It Out and stronger leadership in the equality department at the Professional Footballers' Association in a bid to win the fight against racism.

Ferguson: I can't fix United's defence (Oct 24, 2012 07:00 GMT)
The English FA have announced that England will host five-time world champions Brazil as part of the 150th celebrations of the Football Association early next year.

Begovic: Fines are not enough to curb racism (Oct 24, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic believes financial penalties are not enough to prevent players from racial abuse, calling on governing bodies to enforce punishments that also impact the fans.

FA pulls out big guns for 150th anniversary (Oct 24, 2012 07:00 GMT)
The English FA have announced that England will host five-time world champions Brazil as part of the 150th celebrations of the Football Association early next year.

Ouseley defends comments; No Rio rift (Oct 24, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Rio Ferdinand is leading a movement to launch a breakaway black players' union to fight racism.

Championship: Cardiff down nine-man Hornets (Oct 23, 2012 22:13 GMT)
Aron Gunnarsson headed an injury-time winner to keep Cardiff level-pegging with Leicester at the top of the npower Championship after a dramatic 2-1 win over nine-man Watford in south Wales.

Williams pens three-year Swansea deal (Oct 23, 2012 16:44 GMT)
Swansea defender Ashley Williams has signed a new three-year deal with the club.

Wenger: We don't depend on Cazorla (Oct 23, 2012 15:05 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has rejected suggestions that the Gunners are relying too heavily on summer signing Santi Cazorla to win them matches.

Glazers to stay at United for 'many, many years' (Oct 23, 2012 14:37 GMT)
The Glazer family have no plans to cash in on Manchester United anytime soon and intend to remain at the Old Trafford helm for "many, many years", according to vice-chairman Edward Woodward.

Freedman leaves Crystal Palace for Bolton (Oct 23, 2012 14:36 GMT)
Crystal Palace have confirmed the departure of Dougie Freedman to Bolton Wanderers.

Rodgers could rest Sterling as season goes on (Oct 23, 2012 14:21 GMT)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers will consider giving Raheem Sterling a break in the second half of the season if the teenage winger tires as a result of his heavy workload.

Taarabt targets Queens Park Rangers revival (Oct 23, 2012 14:15 GMT)
Adel Taarabt has said he hopes QPR can end their winless Premier League run when they face Arsenal at the Emirates on Saturday.

Simpson: Sunderland's equaliser was 'lucky' (Oct 23, 2012 13:07 GMT)
Newcastle defender Danny Simpson has branded Sunderland's late equaliser as "lucky" after the Wear-Tyne derby 1-1 draw on Sunday.

The Boot Room: Barcelona v. Celtic (Oct 23, 2012 12:55 GMT)
The Boot Room

Sessegnon wants Sunderland goal rush (Oct 23, 2012 12:52 GMT)
Sunderland forward Stephane Sessegnon believes the club must be more dangerous going forward if they are to begin improving results.

Ashworth working on West Brom summer transfers (Oct 23, 2012 12:06 GMT)
West Brom sporting and technical director Dan Ashworth will ensure stability for head coach Steve Clarke by working on all the club's transfer plans for the August 2013 window, before leaving the Hawthorns for the Football Association.

Adam looking forward to decisive Stoke fixtures (Oct 23, 2012 11:52 GMT)
Stoke City midfielder Charlie Adam believes the club's next eight Premier League games will shape their season.

Jones aims to keep Liverpool number one spot (Oct 23, 2012 11:21 GMT)
Liverpool goalkeeper Brad Jones is aiming to hold off a challenge from Pepe Reina to secure a spot in Sunday's Merseyside derby.

Lambert plays down Norwich feud (Oct 23, 2012 10:59 GMT)
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert has tried to play down the feud between himself and former club Norwich ahead of their Premier League encounter this weekend.

Concerns over Hillsborough police watchdog (Oct 23, 2012 08:20 GMT)
MPs have raised questions over the ability of the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) to cope with its own investigation into the Hillsborough disaster.

Di Matteo: Terry is still Chelsea's "leader" (Oct 23, 2012 07:45 GMT)
Roberto Di Matteo has backed John Terry to continue as Chelsea's "leader" and says he has never had any issue about picking the controversial defender.

Carroll is hopeful of an eventual return to Anfield (Oct 23, 2012 07:42 GMT)
West Ham's on-loan striker Andy Carroll has not given up hope of a return to Liverpool - a place in which he believes he was never given a "fair chance" - ESPN understands.

Rio plans breakaway union (Oct 23, 2012 07:20 GMT)
Rio Ferdinand is leading a movement to launch a breakaway black players' union to fight racism.

Long: Competition healthy at West Brom (Oct 23, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Shane Long has pointed to Peter Odemwingie's impact from the substitutes' bench as evidence of the fierce competition for places at West Bromwich Albion.

Hoilett: We should have beaten Everton (Oct 22, 2012 22:58 GMT)
Junior Hoilett has argued that QPR deserved to get their first win of the season on the Sunday after Mark Hughes' side were held to a 1-1 draw by Everton.

Chelsea's Cole opts against FA fine appeal (Oct 22, 2012 22:46 GMT)
Chelsea defender Ashley Cole has decided not to appeal the fine of £90,000 handed to him by the Football Association as punishment for his foul-mouthed Twitter tirade against the organisation.

Wilshere stars as comeback draws closer (Oct 22, 2012 22:26 GMT)
Jack Wilshere's first team return moved a giant step closer after he turned in a superb display for the Arsenal Under-21 side as they recorded a 2-1 win over Everton on Monday.

Terry to wear anti-racism armband (Oct 22, 2012 21:55 GMT)
Chelsea captain John Terry will sport an anti-racism armband when he returns to action in the Champions League against Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday night.

United's wingless revolution (Oct 22, 2012 18:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson may be set to abandon his predilection for playing wingers after two-and-a-half decades at Man Utd, writes Richard Jolly.

Milan players handed extra training (Oct 22, 2012 17:37 GMT)
AC Milan vice president Adriano Galliani has forced the Rossoneri's players into a week-long training retreat but admits he has no idea if it will be enough to help revive the club's ailing campaign.

Bolton can talk to Freedman (Oct 22, 2012 16:15 GMT)
Crystal Palace have rejected an approach from Bolton Wanderers to talk to their manager Dougie Freedman as they continue their search for a successor to replace the sacked Owen Coyle.

Smalling, Jones near return (Oct 22, 2012 16:03 GMT)
Chris Smalling and Phil Jones are two or three weeks away from a first-team return, according to Sir Alex Ferguson.

Cech: AVB presence was no extra motivation (Oct 22, 2012 15:26 GMT)
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech says Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas' history with the west London club added extra "spice" when the two sides met on Saturday but denies it gave the players an extra incentive to win.

Fergie and Rio resolve 'communication problem' (Oct 22, 2012 14:35 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson says he has resolved his "communication problem" with Rio Ferdinand but will rest the defender for Tuesday's Champions League clash with Braga.

Pardew: Sunderland draw shows Newcastle still a force (Oct 22, 2012 13:43 GMT)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew believes his side confirmed they are still a force to be reckoned with in the Premier League after their 1-1 draw against Sunderland on Sunday.

Fulham reject McKinlay approach from Blackburn (Oct 22, 2012 13:24 GMT)
Fulham have rejected an approach from Blackburn to speak to first-team coach Billy McKinlay.

Nigel Adkins fears for Southampton future (Oct 22, 2012 12:33 GMT)
Southampton manager Nigel Adkins fears he is set to become the first Premier League manager to lose his job this season.

Pulis wants to finish his career at Stoke (Oct 22, 2012 12:27 GMT)
Stoke manager Tony Pulis has for the first time revealed his desire to see out his managerial career at the club and build on his already formidable relationship with chairman Peter Coates.

Boyce wants to see Wigan improvement (Oct 22, 2012 12:16 GMT)
Wigan Athletic defender Emmerson Boyce has called upon his team-mates to improve their starts to games to ensure the club's current season is not a repeat of the last.

O'Neill condemns 'poor taste' Taylor chants (Oct 22, 2012 11:37 GMT)
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill has condemned the unsavoury chants towards Newcastle defender Steven Taylor that marred the Wear-Tyne derby on Sunday.

Fan jailed after attack on goalkeeper Kirkland (Oct 22, 2012 11:35 GMT)
The Leeds United fan who attacked Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Chris Kirkland has been jailed for 16 weeks.

Bolton's Freedman bid fails (Oct 22, 2012 09:42 GMT)
Crystal Palace have rejected an approach from Bolton Wanderers to talk to their manager Dougie Freedman as they continue their search for a successor to replace the sacked Owen Coyle.

Di Matteo: There will be no break for Terry (Oct 22, 2012 09:19 GMT)
Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo will not give John Terry a break from football following a tumultuous year for the player.

Gerrard excited by the rapid rise of Sterling (Oct 22, 2012 09:08 GMT)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard believes that youngster Raheem Sterling has everything he needs to become a great at the club.

Details emerge of Dotmund fan riots (Oct 22, 2012 08:37 GMT)
Initial reports of a restaurant being destroyed during riots ahead of Bundesliga match between rivals Borussia Dortmund and Schalke were untrue, Dortmund paper Ruhr Nachrichten reports on Monday.

QPR owner Fernandes focusing on the positives (Oct 22, 2012 08:08 GMT)
Queens Park Rangers owner Tony Fernandes has continued to back manager Mark Hughes despite the side being without a win after eight Premier League games this season.

Ouseley blasts Kick It Out t-shirt boycott (Oct 22, 2012 07:38 GMT)
Top anti-racism campaigner Lord Herman Ouseley has described black players boycotting the Kick It Out t-shirt campaign as futile and counter-productive, and called upon the clubs to do more to tackle racism rather than leave it to the players to stan

West Brom's Foster 'gutted' after late City defeat (Oct 22, 2012 07:33 GMT)
Ben Foster admits West Bromwich Albion were devastated by the final kick in the teeth from Manchester City on the day their 100% home League record ended.

'Angry' Arsene Wenger bemoans league position (Oct 22, 2012 07:20 GMT)
An "angry" Arsene Wenger has admitted to his concern at an "unpleasant" gap separating his Arsenal side and the pace-setters in the Premier League.

Moyes: Kick It Out 'a great success' (Oct 21, 2012 21:30 GMT)
Everton manager David Moyes has described the 'Kick It Out' ant-racism campaign as a "great success", as controversy over how racial issues are handled in football escalates.

Police to probe racism at Wear-Tyne derby (Oct 21, 2012 18:05 GMT)
Police have begun an investigation into an allegation of racist abuse at the bitter Premier League derby between Sunderland and Newcastle United.

Team of the Week: October 21, 2012 (Oct 21, 2012 17:40 GMT)
Midfield will-o-the-wisps Juan Mata and Wes Hoolahan are in our Team of the Week, but who else makes the cut?

FA Cup First Round draw: Arlesey land Coventry (Oct 21, 2012 15:58 GMT)
The First Round of the FA Cup has brought together a chance of a real giant-killiing as Southern League side Arlesey Town face 1987 winners Coventry of League One.

Premier Showdown - Oct 20-21 (Oct 21, 2012 15:22 GMT)
Take on Dale Johnson and Tommy Smyth in our predictions game.

Van Persie talks up Rooney partnership (Oct 21, 2012 15:04 GMT)
Robin van Persie has claimed that there is much more to come from his burgeoning partnership with new Manchester United team-mate Wayne Rooney.

PFA chief: Rio has a right to free speech (Oct 21, 2012 14:36 GMT)
Professional Footballers Association chairman Clarke Carlisle has insisted that nobody could have forced Rio Ferdinand to wear a Kick It Out campaign t-shirt at Manchester United's game against Stoke.

Dzeko: I don't want to be City's super-sub (Oct 21, 2012 14:20 GMT)
Edin Dzeko insists that he does not want to be known as Manchester City's super-sub but is aiming to become first-choice for Roberto Mancini.

Man arrested over attack on Chris Kirkland (Oct 21, 2012 13:19 GMT)
Police have arrested a 21-year-old man on suspicion of assault after Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Chris Kirkland was attacked during the 1-1 draw with Leeds United on Friday night.

Vorm explains Swansea's Kick It Out protest (Oct 21, 2012 13:02 GMT)
Swansea City goalkeeper Michel Vorm has called on governing bodies to take stronger action against racism as the entire team declined to wear Kick It Out T-shirts ahead of the 2-1 victory over Wigan.

Butt takes on coaching role with Man Utd (Oct 21, 2012 11:08 GMT)
Nicky Butt has returned to Manchester United as a reserve-team coach.

Holloway top candidate for Blackburn job (Oct 21, 2012 10:46 GMT)
Blackpool manager Ian Holloway has moved ahead in the queue to be appointed the new Blackburn Rovers boss.

Wenger: We weren't good enough (Oct 20, 2012 20:17 GMT)
Arsene Wenger admitted his Arsenal side were second best against Norwich, as the Gunners crashed to a 1-0 defeat at Carrow Road.

Sterling making giant strides (Oct 20, 2012 17:54 GMT)
Richard Jolly watched on as young Raheem Sterling showed he is making giant strides at Liverpool.

Rodgers defends wayward Luis Suarez (Oct 20, 2012 17:36 GMT)
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers was full of praise for Luis Suarez despite the striker's failure to convert one of his myriad chances against Reading.

Foxes climb top after Cardiff slip-up (Oct 20, 2012 16:57 GMT)
Cardiff lost top spot in the Championship after losing to Nottingham Forest while new leaders Leicester snatched a 1-1 draw at Birmingham.

Ferguson says Ferdinand let the club down (Oct 20, 2012 16:53 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has told MUTV that Rio Ferdinand let the club down after the defender failed to wear a Kick It Out T-shirt ahead of Manchester United's 4-2 victory over Stoke.

Prem Lge: Dzeko delivers, Arsenal upset (Oct 20, 2012 16:02 GMT)
Chelsea and Manchester City produced stirring comebacks on Saturday as the top three all secured victories in the Premier League. Elsewhere, Liverpool ended their Merseyside drought on a day when West Ham, Fulham and Swansea all won.

AVB fails as football takes centre stage (Oct 20, 2012 15:22 GMT)
John Brewin was at White Hart Lane to see AVB fail to take revenge over Chelsea.

The Boot Room: Spurs v. Chelsea (Oct 20, 2012 15:13 GMT)
The Boot Room

Cahill and Mata welcome Terry decision (Oct 20, 2012 14:46 GMT)
Gary Cahill and Juan Mata both welcomed the news John Terry will remain Chelsea captain after the team 4-2 win at Tottenham.

Hughes: We just need time to gel (Oct 20, 2012 13:26 GMT)
Chelsea's Eden Hazard believes he is not the best Belgian midfielder in the Premier League, as he has nominated Tottenham's Moussa Dembele for that increasingly competitive title.

Moyes expects Everton return for Rooney (Oct 20, 2012 13:24 GMT)
Everton boss David Moyes believes Wayne Rooney will one day return to his former club, but concedes it may not happen in the near future.

Hazard: Dembele is the midfield king (Oct 20, 2012 12:45 GMT)
Chelsea's Eden Hazard believes he is not the best Belgian midfielder in the Premier League, as he has nominated Tottenham's Moussa Dembele for that increasingly competitive title.

Police identify fan who attacked Kirkland (Oct 20, 2012 12:39 GMT)
Police have identified the Leeds United supporter who attacked Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Chris Kirkland during Friday night's 1-1 draw at Hillsborough.

Wenger feels Arsenal may have best midfield (Oct 20, 2012 10:09 GMT)
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger believes he may have the best midfield in the Premier League when he has all his star names available for selection.

Police investigate Leeds fans after attack (Oct 20, 2012 09:29 GMT)
Leeds United and South Yorkshire Police will work together to attempt to identify those responsible for the trouble in Friday night's game at Hillsborough as Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Chris Kirkland was attacked by a fan.

Chelsea confirm Terry will retain captaincy (Oct 20, 2012 08:24 GMT)
Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck has confirmed in an interview with talkSPORT that John Terry will continue as club captain but has been subjected to "strong disciplinary action".

Mancini defends "cocky" Hart after Keane criticism (Oct 19, 2012 22:32 GMT)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini wants goalkeeper Joe Hart to keep his "cocky" streak, despite recent criticism from Roy Keane.

AVB: QPR fall-out cost me Chelsea job (Oct 19, 2012 21:56 GMT)
As the Premier League still suffers from the fall-out of events at Loftus Road between Chelsea and QPR on 23 October 2011, Andre Villas-Boas has described it as a turning point in his ultimately failed Stamford Bridge career.

Kirkland attacked by fan during Yorkshire derby (Oct 19, 2012 21:09 GMT)

No pressure on Hitzlsperger, says Moyes (Oct 19, 2012 17:24 GMT)
David Moyes insists he will not rush midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger into first-team action for Everton.

Alcaraz nearing Wigan return (Oct 19, 2012 16:25 GMT)
Roberto Martinez hopes to welcome back defender Antolin Alcaraz to the first-team fold in the next fortnight.

Suso signs long-term Liverpool deal (Oct 19, 2012 16:15 GMT)
Suso has committed his future to Liverpool after signing a new long-term contract.

O'Neill focused on European berth (Oct 19, 2012 15:40 GMT)
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill has urged his players to develop consistent form and aim for a European finish this season.

Cahill is ready to replace the suspended Terry (Oct 19, 2012 14:48 GMT)
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill is ready to replace the suspended John Terry for the club's "massive" games lying ahead.

Mourinho warns Liverpool over Sahin fee (Oct 19, 2012 13:54 GMT)
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho insists on-loan midfielder Nuri Sahin will cost Liverpool heavily if the Reds want to make his deal a permanent one.

Macdonald: Wear-Tyne derby will come down to nerves (Oct 19, 2012 13:47 GMT)
Former Newcastle striker Malcolm Macdonald believes that Sunday's Wear-Tyne derby will come down to who best can control their nerves of playing in such a big occasion.

Richardson: The sky is the limit for Fulham (Oct 19, 2012 13:41 GMT)
Kieran Richardson has said that Fulham have set their sights on qualifying for European football, ahead of Saturday's Premier League meeting with Aston Villa.

Gray wants Sunderland passion from the players (Oct 19, 2012 13:41 GMT)
Former Sunderland left back Michael Gray has urged the club's players to play with their hearts when they face Newcastle in the Wear-Tyne Derby on Sunday.

Hughes backs Park to prove credentials (Oct 19, 2012 13:36 GMT)
Queens Park Rangers boss Mark Hughes has defended captain Ji-Sung Park as he prepares for one of the most critical games of his Loftus Road tenure against Everton.

O'Neill calls for calm in Tyne-Wear derby (Oct 19, 2012 13:26 GMT)
Steve Clarke believes Ben Foster is the best goalkeeper in the world and would have spent his entire transfer budget to sign him from Birmingham City last summer.

Uncertainty over Terry captaincy (Oct 19, 2012 13:13 GMT)
Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo said that those outside the club "will have to wait and see" if John Terry remains as Blues captain.

Bent Villa exile continues (Oct 19, 2012 12:51 GMT)
Darren Bent is expected to be on the Aston Villa substitutes' bench for the third game in succession this weekend, with Paul Lambert again been forced to deny accusations of a feud with the England striker.

El-Hadji Diouf: Steven Gerrard is 'egotistical' (Oct 19, 2012 12:23 GMT)
Leeds striker El-Hadji Diouf has hit out at former Liverpool team-mate Steven Gerrard, labelling him "egotistical''.

Fergie: Rio will wear Kick It Out shirt (Oct 19, 2012 11:54 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has said his Manchester United players will respect the Kick Racism Out of Football campaign this weekend, despite reports that Rio Ferdinand would be part of a boycott.

Lambert fears Villa failure (Oct 19, 2012 11:42 GMT)
Paul Lambert is driven by a fear of failure at Aston Villas as he struggles to find a solution to the club's worst start to a season for 26 years.

Wilshere in Arsenal squad, says agent (Oct 19, 2012 11:09 GMT)
Jack Wilshere is set to be in the Arsenal squad for Saturday's match at Norwich, according to the player's agent.

City boss Mancini dismisses Yaya exit talk (Oct 19, 2012 11:06 GMT)
Roberto Mancini has laughed off speculation that Yaya Toure will leave Manchester City and hopes the Ivorian will choose to miss next year's African Nations Cup to focus on the club's title charge.

Clarke: Foster is best keeper in the world (Oct 19, 2012 11:05 GMT)
Steve Clarke believes Ben Foster is the best goalkeeper in the world and would have spent his entire transfer budget to sign him from Birmingham City last summer.

Allen inspired by Modric (Oct 19, 2012 09:45 GMT)
Joe Allen says he wants to become Liverpool's version of Luka Modric after he received a footballing lesson from the Croat on international duty.

AVB relaxed ahead of Chelsea reunion (Oct 19, 2012 09:44 GMT)
Miguel Delaney finds Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas relaxed and keen to look to the future, ahead of a game against his former club Chelsea.

Man arrested for racist Shola Ameobi comment (Oct 19, 2012 09:23 GMT)
A man has been arrested after posting a racist comment on Facebook believed to be about Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi.

Kompany: City must rise to expectations (Oct 19, 2012 09:13 GMT)
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has admitted last season's success is placing added pressure on the champions to perform.

Utd to create Milanello-style complex (Oct 19, 2012 09:07 GMT)
Manchester United are hoping to emulate AC Milan's famed Milanello complex in order to predict which players are likely to become injury prone in the near future as the club looks to overcome its growing list of unavailable players.

Blackburn Rovers cool their interest in trio (Oct 19, 2012 08:56 GMT)
Blackburn Rovers are believed to have cooled their interest in Alan Shearer, Sven-Goran Eriksson and Ian Holloway with the club wanting a young manager to replace Steve Kean.

John Terry urged to take up anti-racism role (Oct 19, 2012 07:36 GMT)
Anti-racism campaigner Lord Herman Ouseley wants Chelsea captain John Terry to play a prominent role in the battle to raise awareness against racial abuse in football.

AVB plays down Chelsea's UCL win (Oct 19, 2012 07:00 GMT)
As Andre Villas-Boas prepares to face European champions Chelsea this weekend, the Tottenham manager has said it is a superior achievement to go unbeaten in the league than win the Champions League.

Premier League Spotlight: Three is the magic number (Oct 19, 2012 07:00 GMT)
In this week's Premier League Spotlight, James Dall looks at Chelsea's next challenges and the battle at the bottom

Parker set for extended injury lay-off (Oct 18, 2012 22:14 GMT)
Scott Parker may be out injured until Christmas, Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has revealed.

Allardyce upset by Reid international call (Oct 18, 2012 20:24 GMT)
Sam Allardyce has questioned New Zealand's decision to call-up injured defender Winston Reid for their internationals against Tahiti.

Rodgers rules out Andy Carroll return (Oct 18, 2012 19:59 GMT)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has no plans to recall Andy Carroll from West Ham in January despite a shortage of strikers.

Spurs goalkeeper saga set to continue (Oct 18, 2012 18:06 GMT)
Andre Villas-Boas has stated that he has not yet made a decision about his goalkeeper for Tottenham's match against Chelsea this weekend, but surprisingly hinted that Brad Friedel may return to the starting line-up.

AVB wants Spurs to gain Chelsea revenge (Oct 18, 2012 16:44 GMT)
Andre Villas-Boas has acknowledged that Tottenham's showdown with Chelsea this weekend is all about revenge  but not in the manner expected.

Suso set for new Liverpool deal (Oct 18, 2012 16:24 GMT)
Liverpool's Spanish teenager Suso is set to sign a new improved contract before the weekend.

Liverpool sweat over Reina injury (Oct 18, 2012 16:19 GMT)
Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina will be given until at least Friday evening to prove his fitness for his side's Premier League clash with Reading on Saturday.

Santon: Wear-Tyne derby bigger than Milan's (Oct 18, 2012 15:39 GMT)
Newcastle defender Davide Santon has said he believes the Wear-Tyne derby is fiercer than its Milan counterpart.

Gardner optimistic ahead of Wear-Tyne derby (Oct 18, 2012 14:29 GMT)
Sunderland midfielder Craig Gardner is determined to secure bragging rights in the derby with Newcastle United this weekend.

Arteta: Giroud ready to strike back (Oct 18, 2012 14:08 GMT)
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has revealed the club have shortlisted seven potential defensive targets ahead of the January transfer window.

Lord Ouseley seeks answers over Terry case (Oct 18, 2012 13:33 GMT)
Anti-racism campaigner Lord Herman Ouseley has told ESPN that the John Terry case cannot reach "closure" until the "hurt, abuse and broken relationships" are addressed by the English football authorities.

FA fines Cole for tweet about Terry abuse case (Oct 18, 2012 13:10 GMT)
England left-back Ashley Cole was fined £90,000 ($145,000) Thursday for his Twitter attack on the Football Association.

Phil Neville: Race abuse victims should leave pitch (Oct 18, 2012 12:58 GMT)
Everton captain Phil Neville has urged teams and players who are subjected to racist abuse to walk off the pitch in protest.

Newcastle's Pardew eyeing seven defenders (Oct 18, 2012 12:44 GMT)
Liverpool's Spanish teenager Suso is set to sign a new improved contract before the weekend.

FA fines Cole over tweet (Oct 18, 2012 12:23 GMT)
Ashley Cole has been fined £90,000 by the Football Association for comments made criticising the governing body on Twitter.

Pulis searching for success with Stoke (Oct 18, 2012 11:11 GMT)
Tony Pulis insists he harbours no realistic ambitions of landing a top-four job and has the drive to plan instead for another decade at Stoke City.

Robinson hoping to impress Liverpool boss (Oct 18, 2012 10:26 GMT)
Jack Robinson has set himself a long-term target of being Liverpool's first-choice left-back, and a short-term goal of impressing manager Brendan Rodgers.

John Terry decides not to appeal suspension (Oct 18, 2012 10:08 GMT)
Chelsea captain John Terry has confirmed he will not appeal against the sanctions imposed by the Football Association after he was found guilty of racially abusing Anton Ferdinand.

England spot awaits improving Shawcross (Oct 18, 2012 09:38 GMT)
Ryan Shawcross has been tipped to carry on improving as he returns from international duty to take his place in Stoke's in-form defence at Manchester United on Saturday.

Swedish striker Guidetti pens new deal at City (Oct 18, 2012 09:06 GMT)
John Guidetti has committed his future to Manchester City by signing a long-term contract at the Etihad Stadium.

Spurs block Blackburn's Sherwood move (Oct 18, 2012 08:24 GMT)
Blackburn Rovers global advisor Shebby Singh says the Championship club have been refused permission to speak to Tottenham coach Tim Sherwood about their managerial vacancy.

Rooney: I've no problem with substitution (Oct 18, 2012 08:18 GMT)
Wayne Rooney has said he can understand why he was substituted during England's 1-1 draw in Poland on Wednesday, explaining that he ran out of energy on the heavy pitch in Warsaw.

Clubs 'gambling futures on Premier League' (Oct 18, 2012 08:04 GMT)
The trend of clubs putting their futures at risk by spending heavily in an attempt to win promotion to the Premier League shows little sign of changing, a report from accountants PKF says.

Terry appeal deadline for FA ban approaches (Oct 18, 2012 07:39 GMT)
John Terry will announce today whether or not he will appeal against the four-match ban imposed on him by the FA for racially abusing QPR's Anton Ferdinand.

Hubbard: The generation game (Oct 18, 2012 07:16 GMT)
Norman Hubbard reports on the shift towards youth in the English transfer market.

Jack Wilshere steps up Gunners return (Oct 17, 2012 22:45 GMT)
Jack Wilshere cleared another significant hurdle in his bid to return to the Arsenal first-team by completing 90 minutes in a friendly against Chelsea on Wednesday.

England bogged down in Warsaw (Oct 17, 2012 19:18 GMT)
Richard Jolly says England's path to the World Cup will be a slog not a cruise after watching them labour to a draw in Poland.

Foot op rules Borini out for three months (Oct 17, 2012 17:40 GMT)
Liverpool have confirmed that Fabio Borini has undergone surgery on a fractured bone in his foot, with the striker now likely to be sidelined for three months.

England held to stalemate by Poland (Oct 17, 2012 16:56 GMT)
England stumbled for the second time in World Cup qualifying on Wednesday, with Poland holding the uninspired visitors to a 1-1 draw in a match delayed by a day due to a waterlogged pitch.

England bans players from pre-match tweets (Oct 17, 2012 15:32 GMT)
England's players have been banned from tweeting about matches for 24 hours before the game.

Bernstein to step down from FA role in 2013 (Oct 17, 2012 14:34 GMT)
Football Association chairman David Bernstein has been unsuccessful in his bid to stay in the role beyond his 70th birthday next year.

Palace starlet Zaha to cost suitors £20m (Oct 17, 2012 14:24 GMT)
Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha will cost at least £20 million should any potential suitors want to prise him away, according to club co-chairman Steve Parish.

Modric wants former team-mate Bale to join him in Madrid (Oct 17, 2012 13:14 GMT)
Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric has told his former Tottenham team-mate Gareth Bale to join him at the Bernabeu.

The Boot Room: Poland v. England (Oct 17, 2012 12:19 GMT)
The Boot Room

Ranger 'unlikely to play for Newcastle again' (Oct 17, 2012 12:08 GMT)
Newcastle manager Alan Padew has said he does not believe striker Nile Ranger will ever get back into the Magpies' first team.

Henderson backs Liverpool youngsters (Oct 17, 2012 11:45 GMT)
Jordan Henderson has backed Liverpool's youngsters to guide the club towards the Premier League's top four.

Clubs unfazed by England delay (Oct 17, 2012 11:39 GMT)
Stoke manager Tony Pulis and West Ham co-owner David Gold have said they are unworried by their clubs' England players returning from Poland 24 hours later than scheduled.

Everton's Anichebe patient over Nigeria recall (Oct 17, 2012 11:18 GMT)
Victor Anichebe is putting club before country in a bid to keep Everton's early-season momentum going - as well as his own.

Sahin: Rodgers can be Liverpool's Klopp (Oct 17, 2012 11:06 GMT)
Nuri Sahin believes Brendan Rodgers can guide Liverpool from mid-table mediocrity to the summit of English football.

Serbia refuse to apologise for violent scenes (Oct 17, 2012 11:04 GMT)
Serbia Under-21 manager Aleksandar Jankovic has refused to apologise for the violent scenes which marred the end of their 1-0 defeat to England Under-21s on Tuesday, claiming both nations were at fault.

Villa appoint match-fixing hero Farina (Oct 17, 2012 10:28 GMT)
Aston Villa have appointed Simone Farina - a key player in unearthing an Italian match-fixing scandal last year - as their community coach.

Clarke unconcerned by Mulumbu doubt (Oct 17, 2012 10:28 GMT)
West Bromwich Albion face the prospect of being without their influential midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu for up to six matches in the New Year  but Steve Clarke is confident he can cope.

Rose urges UEFA to ban Serbia after racist abuse (Oct 17, 2012 09:48 GMT)
Danny Rose has urged UEFA to take action against Serbia after claiming he was a victim of racist abuse during England Under-21s' 1-0 victory in Krusevac.

Injured David Silva a doubt for Man City (Oct 17, 2012 09:00 GMT)
Manchester City face an anxious wait to see whether forward David Silva will be sidelined after he was injured during Spain's World Cup qualifying game against France.

Footballers' opinions on racism sought (Oct 17, 2012 08:59 GMT)
Kick It Out are set to launch the biggest ever survey of fans and players opinions as they step up their bid to tackle racism and discrimination in football.

Balotelli hits back at recent Marwood criticism (Oct 17, 2012 08:53 GMT)
Mario Balotelli insists he "doesn't give a damn" about the recent criticism from Manchester City football administrator Brian Marwood.

Torres: I lost my appetite for football (Oct 17, 2012 07:50 GMT)
Fernando Torres says he fell out of love with football as he struggled to get into the Chelsea first team last season.

Barton lashes out at Tevez for his off-field behaviour (Oct 17, 2012 07:43 GMT)
Marseille midfielder Joey Barton has reignited his feud with Carlos Tevez, five months down the line after their first altercation.

Martinez dismisses Jones to Burnley talk (Oct 16, 2012 17:20 GMT)
Roberto Martinez is confident his assistant Graeme Jones will be staying at Wigan despite reported interest from Burnley.

Hammers keeper Henderson joins Ipswich on loan (Oct 16, 2012 15:39 GMT)
West Ham United goalkeeper Stephen Henderson has joined Championship outfit Ipswich on loan.

Platt: Nobody is indispensable at Manchester City (Oct 16, 2012 15:12 GMT)
Manchester City assistant manager David Platt has denied claims that star players Yaya Toure and David Silva are indispensable to the club.

Fabregas: I'd have stayed with Arsenal forever (Oct 16, 2012 14:50 GMT)
Cesc Fabregas has claimed he would have happily stayed at Arsenal for the rest of his career if a return to Barcelona had not come to fruition.

Torres: Chelsea move was a forward step (Oct 16, 2012 14:39 GMT)
Fernando Torres has revealed he still holds a place in his heart for Liverpool, describing it as the 'city of football'.

Newcastle keeping tabs on young goalkeeper Zoet (Oct 16, 2012 14:31 GMT)
Newcastle United are believed to be closely monitoring PSV Eindhoven goalkeeper Jeroen Zoet, after sending a delegation to see the player in action.

Mignolet relying on home derby support (Oct 16, 2012 14:23 GMT)
Sunderland goalkeeper Simon Mignolet believes his side need to use their fans as an advantage in the upcoming Wear-Tyne derby.

Vaz Te out for three months (Oct 16, 2012 13:38 GMT)
West Ham's Ricardo Vaz Te will be out of action for three months as he recovers from shoulder surgery.

Adel Taarabt pleads for patience at QPR (Oct 16, 2012 13:16 GMT)
Adel Taarabt has pleaded for patience at Queens Park Rangers, arguing that their raft of new foreign signings need time to adjust to English football.

Hodgson has options at left-back beyond Cole (Oct 16, 2012 12:35 GMT)
An ever growing number of left backs on the England squad means Ashley Cole could no longer be coach Roy Hodgson's automatic choice.

Benteke wants to give Lambert goals (Oct 16, 2012 11:53 GMT)
Christian Benteke has found himself the focus of attention at Aston Villa amid reports of a falling-out between manager Paul Lambert and striker Darren Bent.

Attorney General wants new Hillsborough inquests (Oct 16, 2012 11:28 GMT)
The Attorney General is to apply to the High Court for a fresh inquest into the deaths of 96 Liverpool supporters at Hillsborough.

Jack Wilshere to play in Chelsea friendly (Oct 16, 2012 10:36 GMT)
Arsenal's Jack Wilshere is set to take part in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Chelsea as part of his rehabilitation from a lengthy spell on the sidelines, according to the Sun.

Baggies' Lukaku should be fit to face City (Oct 16, 2012 10:22 GMT)
On-loan Romelu Lukaku is expected to be part of West Brom boss Steve Clarke's plans to topple Premier League champions Manchester City at the weekend.

Liverpool: No Anfield naming rights deal (Oct 16, 2012 10:15 GMT)
Liverpool have ruled out pursuing a naming rights deal to fund the planned £150 million development of Anfield.

Swansea announce £14.6 million profit (Oct 16, 2012 08:33 GMT)
Swansea City made a £14.6 million profit as their debut season in the Premier League ended in an 11th-placed finish, figures released on Tuesday have shown.

Pearce fully prepared for a penalty shootout (Oct 16, 2012 08:10 GMT)
England Under-21s manager Stuart Pearce says his team are prepared for penalties should their crucial second leg of the Euro 2013 qualifying playoff against Serbia on Tuesday need a shootout to settle the tie.

Di Matteo gives his support for under-fire Mikel (Oct 16, 2012 07:33 GMT)
Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has claimed that much-maligned midfielder John Obi Mikel does not get the credit he deserves for the role he plays.

The Boot Room: U.S. vs. Guatemala (Oct 16, 2012 07:00 GMT)
The Boot Room

The Boot Room: Spain v. France (Oct 16, 2012 07:00 GMT)
The Boot Room

Gardner vows to come back stronger (Oct 15, 2012 16:08 GMT)
Aston Villa midfielder Gary Gardner has vowed to come back stronger from the second major injury in his fledgling career.

King: I have regrets over my career (Oct 15, 2012 15:40 GMT)
Former Tottenham defender Ledley King has revealed he will always have regrets about his career that came to a premature end due to a long-standing knee injury.

Mannone hits out at Arsenal exit rumours (Oct 15, 2012 15:10 GMT)
Arsenal goalkeeper Vito Mannone has denied rumours that he is on his way out of the club.

O'Neill hopes for injury-free Bramble (Oct 15, 2012 14:43 GMT)
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill believes defender Titus Bramble still has a part to play this season - if he can remain fit.

Boro 'disappointed' by lack of tickets for Sunderland game (Oct 15, 2012 14:08 GMT)
Middlesbrough have described themselves as 'extremely disappointed' at Sunderland's decision to restrict the number of tickets made available to away fans ahead of this month's Capital One Cup tie.

Solskjaer rules out Bolton (Oct 15, 2012 14:08 GMT)
Ole Gunnar Solksjaer has confirmed he is not interested in filling the managerial vacancy at Bolton Wanderers.

Pardew is eager for a good start at Sunderland (Oct 15, 2012 14:06 GMT)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has warned his side not to get lost early on in Sunday's derby clash with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.

Newcastle striker Ranger convicted of assault (Oct 15, 2012 13:29 GMT)
Nile Ranger has been convicted of two counts of assault for beating two police officers.

Cole in vs. Poland (Oct 15, 2012 13:13 GMT)
After another off-field misdemeanor, Ashley Cole will hope to do his talking on the pitch again and nudge England closer to the World Cup in Poland on Tuesday.

Crouch feeling confident ahead of United game (Oct 15, 2012 12:56 GMT)
Peter Crouch believes Stoke City are better equipped than ever to end their miserable run of defeats at Old Trafford.

Foster: I have no regrets over my United exit (Oct 15, 2012 12:28 GMT)
Ben Foster insists he has no regrets about being let go by Manchester United as it often got in the way of spending time with his family.

Fabrice Muamba launches cardiac arrest campaign (Oct 15, 2012 12:11 GMT)
Fabrice Muamba has launched a new campaign to help prevent and treat sudden cardiac arrests.

Liverpool to stay at Anfield, expand stadium (Oct 15, 2012 11:54 GMT)
Liverpool announced plans Monday to expand the capacity of Anfield, the club's home for 120 years, rather than building a new stadium.

Ayre confirms Anfield development plans (Oct 15, 2012 11:48 GMT)
Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre has confirmed that the club intend to redevelop Anfield rather than building a new stadium in Stanley Park.

Laurent Koscielny: Luis Suarez is a 'cheat' (Oct 15, 2012 11:23 GMT)
Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny has slammed Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, accusing him of being a "cheat".

Police investigating Oldham racial allegation at boy (Oct 15, 2012 11:10 GMT)
Police are continuing to investigate an allegation that Oldham winger Lee Croft racially abused a 14-year-old boy during his side's 1-1 League One draw at Sheffield United on Saturday.

Distin: Everton's Baines deserves England run (Oct 15, 2012 10:33 GMT)
Sylvain Distin says his Everton team-mate Leighton Baines deserves the chance to prove himself as England's first-choice left-back.

Rodwell ruled out of England Under-21 clash (Oct 15, 2012 10:19 GMT)
Manchester City midfielder Jack Rodwell has been ruled out of England Under-21s' Euro 2013 play-off second leg against Serbia on Tuesday due to a hamstring injury.

Di Santo: We must improve concentration (Oct 15, 2012 09:51 GMT)
Wigan striker Franco Di Santo believes that concentration is the key to improving the club's precarious Premier League position.

Carrick: I knew Welbeck would succeed (Oct 15, 2012 09:45 GMT)
Michael Carrick has declared himself a "massive fan" of his Manchester United and England team-mate Danny Welbeck and said he has long had high expectations of the striker.

Aston Villa: Darren Bent is going nowhere (Oct 15, 2012 09:31 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has no plans to sell unsettled striker Darren Bent in the January transfer window.

English winter break talks head for deadlock (Oct 15, 2012 09:27 GMT)
Negotiations on the introduction of a winter break to the English game appear to be heading for stalemate after Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore indicated that FA Cup replays may have to be scrapped if the break is to be brought in.

Cole ready to negotiate with five clubs (Oct 15, 2012 08:50 GMT)
Ashley Cole is prepared to begin contract talks with up to five interested foreign clubs in January if an agreement is not reached to end his contract deadlock with Chelsea.

No Rovers approach for Spurs coach Sherwood (Oct 14, 2012 18:11 GMT)
Spurs told ESPN on Sunday that, as yet, there has been no formal approach from Blackburn Rovers for their coach Tim Sherwood.

Spurs hope to stay at the Lane during rebuild (Oct 14, 2012 17:57 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur's preference is to remain in situ at White Hart Lane while their new stadium is being built adjacent to their old home - but they are also looking at options to groundshare at Wembley or the Olympic Stadium.

Green apologises to Villa over 'useless' jibe (Oct 14, 2012 17:20 GMT)
Rangers chief executive Charles Green has issued an apology for referring to Aston Villa as 'useless' as he tried to talk up the power of his club and their attraction to any mooted European Super League.

Villa keeper Guzan thanks Lambert (Oct 14, 2012 16:06 GMT)
Brad Guzan has thanked manager Paul Lambert for staying true to his word and giving him the chance to prove himself at Aston Villa.

Nigel Reo-Coker signs contract with Ipswich (Oct 14, 2012 14:29 GMT)
Former Aston Villa and West Ham captain Nigel Reo-Coker has signed for Championship side Ipswich.

Liverpool set to announce they will stay at Anfield (Oct 14, 2012 12:15 GMT)
Liverpool are set to remain at Anfield under plans due to be announced by the city's council on Monday.

Rodgers hopeful of new signings (Oct 14, 2012 11:21 GMT)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has outlined his optimism that he will be allowed to bolster his side in the January transfer window.

Marwood: Mario Balotelli sets wrong example (Oct 14, 2012 10:55 GMT)
Manchester City's football administrator, Brian Marwood, has criticised Mario Balotelli for being a poor role model to the club's youngsters.

Oldham player denies racially abusing ball boy (Oct 14, 2012 09:18 GMT)
Police are investigating an allegation that an Oldham player racially abused a ball boy during their meeting with Sheffield United on Saturday.

Heitinga: 'Big chance' I'll sign new deal at Everton (Oct 13, 2012 12:29 GMT)
John Heitinga has explained that he is likely to sign a new contract with Everton because he is attracted by the prospect of European football.

Arsenal's Chamakh targeted for Bordeaux return (Oct 13, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Bordeaux may be set to throw Arsenal striker Marouane Chamakh a lifeline, claiming there "is a serious chance" the Morocco international will return to his former Ligue 1 employers.

Hodgson fumes over Walcott injury blow (Oct 12, 2012 22:44 GMT)
Arsenal and England forward Theo Walcott suffered a suspected broken rib during England's 5-0 win over San Marino at Wembley.

The Boot Room: Antigua & Barbuda vs. USMNT (Oct 12, 2012 19:12 GMT)
The Boot Room

Davids: English game must focus on youth (Oct 12, 2012 17:38 GMT)
Barnet's new joint head coach Edgar Davids has said the English game must invest more in youth if it is to progress.

Howe set for vacant Bournemouth job (Oct 12, 2012 15:13 GMT)
Eddie Howe is set to return to Bournemouth for a second spell as manager after reaching an agreement with his current club, Burnley.

Santa Cruz turns his back on return to England (Oct 12, 2012 14:29 GMT)
Roque Santa Cruz has stated he has no desire to return back to the Premier League once his Manchester City contract expires at the end of the season.

O'Neill calms fan's Johnson expectations (Oct 12, 2012 13:44 GMT)
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill has warned fans not to expect Adam Johnson to rectify the club's lack of creativity single-handedly.

Balotelli out of Italy game due to a fever (Oct 12, 2012 13:38 GMT)
Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli will sit out Italy's World Cup qualifier in Armenia on Friday, due to suffering with a fever.

Full IPCC statement on Hillsborough (Oct 12, 2012 12:56 GMT)
Full statement from Deborah Glass, deputy chair of the Independent Police Complaints Commission, announcing an investigation into police actions during and after the Hillsborough disaster.

Hill: Hughes has the full QPR support (Oct 12, 2012 12:27 GMT)
Queens Park Rangers defender Clint Hill has claimed that manager Mark Hughes has the full support of the dressing room, despite the club's poor start to the season.

Rangers chief keen on European super league (Oct 12, 2012 11:45 GMT)
Rangers chief executive Charles Green has reopened the debate about a European super league, and claimed the Glasgow giants would be an obvious candidate to help initiate its formation.

Molde boss Solskjaer favourite for Bolton job (Oct 12, 2012 11:12 GMT)
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Owen Coyle as Bolton manager.

U.K. police to launch Hillsborough investigation (Oct 12, 2012 11:07 GMT)
Britain's police watchdog says it will undertake the biggest-ever investigation into police actions over a 1989 stadium disaster that left 96 soccer fans dead.

Karacan: Reading don't fear Liverpool (Oct 12, 2012 10:58 GMT)
Jem Karacan is targeting Anfield as the venue for Reading's first Premier League win of the season.

Defender Bennett impressing U-21 boss Pearce (Oct 12, 2012 10:11 GMT)
Norwich City defender Ryan Bennett has impressed England Under-21 boss Stuart Pearce, who claims he is "improving greatly" at the club.

Pennant joins Wolves (Oct 12, 2012 10:06 GMT)
Jermaine Pennant has joined Championship side Wolverhampton Wanderers on a three-month emergency loan deal.

Delph relishing new opportunity under Lambert (Oct 12, 2012 09:09 GMT)
Fabian Delph is determined to make up for lost time and finally justify the £6 million price tag Aston Villa paid for him three years ago.

IPCC to investigate Hillsborough officers (Oct 12, 2012 08:42 GMT)
The biggest ever investigation into police actions is to be launched in response to a damning report into the Hillsborough disaster, in which 96 Liverpool fans died.

McAuley wants to extend his West Brom stay (Oct 12, 2012 08:16 GMT)
West Bromwich Albion defender Gareth McAuley wants to follow in the footsteps of Jonas Olsson and earn himself a new contract at the club.

Fletcher: People thought I was finished (Oct 12, 2012 07:53 GMT)
Darren Fletcher insists he never doubted he would play again during a 10-month absence with a chronic bowel problem  but revealed that others thought his career was over.

Burnley reject Bournemouth's Howe approach (Oct 12, 2012 07:25 GMT)
Burnley have rejected an 'unsolicited and unwanted' approach from Bournemouth for manager Eddie Howe.

Rodwell: English players can grow at City (Oct 12, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Jack Rodwell has refuted claims by former Manchester City winger Adam Johnson that English players cannot develop at City.

Lineker: Spurs must reach Champions League (Oct 12, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham legend Gary Lineker claims Andre Villas-Boas must secure a Champions League place in his first season at the club.

Hodgson warns England players (Oct 12, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Roy Hodgson has issued a reminder to his players that they are under increased pressure to behave following the recent misdemeanours that have hampered England's preparations ahead of the San Marino clash.

Edgar Davids joins League Two side Barnet (Oct 12, 2012 07:00 GMT)
He has played for some of the biggest clubs in the world but it seems Edgar Davids is not quite ready to call time on his career.

Liverpool's Borini suffers metatarsal misery (Oct 11, 2012 20:34 GMT)
Liverpool's hopes of success this season have been dealt a major blow with the news that forward Fabio Borini has suffered a broken foot on international duty with the Italy Under-21 squad.

James claims racism issue is 'agenda' driven (Oct 11, 2012 19:56 GMT)
Former England goalkeeper David James has claimed too much is being made of any issue with racism in English football, and even went as far to accuse some people of using such incidents to protect their own position.

Spurs goalkeeper Huge Lloris happy to bide time (Oct 11, 2012 19:41 GMT)
France captain Hugo Lloris has attempted to deflect the negativity surrounding his transfer to Tottenham, saying he never expected to walk straight into the team.

Cole accepts FA misconduct charge over tweet (Oct 11, 2012 17:20 GMT)
Chelsea and England defender Ashley Cole has accepted a Football Association misconduct charge following his Twitter tirade last week.

Hendry backing Black for Rovers (Oct 11, 2012 15:29 GMT)
Colin Hendry has backed Eric Black to become Blackburn's next manager while distancing himself from speculation linking him to the job.

Larsson delight at midfield berth (Oct 11, 2012 14:30 GMT)
Sunderland midfielder Sebastian Larsson says that he is enjoying playing in a more central role for Martin O'Neill this season.

Newcastle's Vuckic ruled out for the season (Oct 11, 2012 14:22 GMT)
Newcastle United have suffered a blow with the news that midfielder Haris Vuckic has been ruled out for the remainder of the season.

Wigan keen to avoid international malaise (Oct 11, 2012 14:13 GMT)
Gary Caldwell has said he believes it will be difficult for Wigan to avoid suffering another post-international break hangover when they travel to Swansea on October 20.

PFA chief calls for boot safety controls (Oct 11, 2012 14:12 GMT)
PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor wants tighter regulations on the safety of boots to be considered at the next meeting of the FA football medical committee.

Newcastle aiming to go global (Oct 11, 2012 13:51 GMT)
Newcastle managing director Derek Llambias has confirmed the club are currently in discussions over a pre-season tour of Brazil in an attempt to boost their global profile.

Rooney to captain England against S. Marino (Oct 11, 2012 13:26 GMT)
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney will captain England against San Marino in Friday night's World Cup qualifier at Wembley, the English Football Association confirmed Wednesday prior to the team press conference.

Bertrand apologizes for tweet that ignores FA rule (Oct 11, 2012 13:17 GMT)
A Chelsea left back has apologized for using an expletive in a Twitter post, and this time it wasn't Ashley Cole.

Gutierrez: Squad is ready for Wear-Tyne derby (Oct 11, 2012 12:43 GMT)
Newcastle midfielder Jonas Gutierrez has insisted that the whole squad understand the importance of the upcoming Wear-Tyne derby.

De Gea tipped to become star for club and country (Oct 11, 2012 11:46 GMT)
Spain Under-21 coach Julen Lopetegui is confident that David de Gea will emerge as a major international star for club and country.

Suso set for long-term Liverpool deal (Oct 11, 2012 11:43 GMT)
Spanish youngster Suso has delivered some welcome news for Liverpool by declaring his intention to enjoy a long stay with the Anfield club.

Rodgers: Reina will recover form (Oct 11, 2012 11:30 GMT)

Blackburn's Singh coy over Sherwood approach (Oct 11, 2012 10:32 GMT)
Blackburn Rovers' global adviser, Shebby Singh, has been coy over reports of an approach for Tim Sherwood to be the club's new boss.

Foster: Yacob deal shows Ashworth importance (Oct 11, 2012 10:10 GMT)
West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Ben Foster believes team-mate Claudio Yacob is the perfect example as to why the club will feel the impact of losing Dan Ashworth to the Football Association next season.

Vieira: England need coaching overhaul (Oct 11, 2012 09:01 GMT)
Patrick Vieira has called for an overhaul of coaching in England because it does not develop enough talented players.

Owen hits back at press over diving claim (Oct 11, 2012 08:40 GMT)
Stoke City striker Michael Owen has hit back at claims in the press that he has previously dived to win penalties.

The rise and fall of Lescott (Oct 11, 2012 07:57 GMT)
Norman Hubbard on how Joleon Lescott's rise for England comes with a fall for Man City.

Swans back Laudrup amid rebellion talk (Oct 11, 2012 07:46 GMT)
Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins has played down fears about Michael Laudrup's management style, claiming he is still bedding into life at the Welsh club.

Thomas Hitzlsperger impresses Everton coach (Oct 11, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Thomas Hitzlsperger is showing a "fantastic" attitude in his bid to win a contract at Everton, according to coach Alan Stubbs.

Park accused of 'pay-day' hunt (Oct 11, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Former QPR midfielder Lee Cook has unleashed a scathing attack on the club's high profile players, including captain Ji-Sung Park, claiming some of them are just at Loftus Road 'for a pay-day'.

Dzeko to stay and fight for his place (Oct 11, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City striker, Edin Dzeko is determined to stay at the club and fight for his place in the side despite manager, Roberto Mancini again spotted looking at alternatives to bolster his attacking line at the weekend.

Agent: Vidic will not be leaving Old Trafford (Oct 11, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Nemanja Vidic will not be making a move to Juventus, with the defender's agent quashing rumours that he could move to the Italian giants in the January transfer window.

Gazidis confident in Arsenal's financial model (Oct 10, 2012 21:56 GMT)
Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis has described Arsene Wenger's transfer policy as "extraordinarily brave" in a BBC Five Live interview and reassured the supporters that "the time for patience is coming to an end".

Lord Triesman questions length of Terry ban (Oct 10, 2012 19:53 GMT)
Lord Triesman, the former Football Association chairman, has said he can see no reason for John Terry to be banned for only four matches for racist abuse.

Extradition hearing for ex-Portsmouth owner (Oct 10, 2012 15:33 GMT)
The extradition hearing for a former Portsmouth Football Club owner will take place next year, a court has been told.

West Ham face stadium decision delay (Oct 10, 2012 15:03 GMT)
A decision on whether West Ham can move into the Olympic Stadium in Stratford could be delayed, it was reported on Wednesday.

Campo keen to become Bolton boss (Oct 10, 2012 15:02 GMT)
Ivan Campo has thrown his hat into the ring for the vacant Bolton manager's job, claiming he would love to help his former club.

Jol keen to strengthen in January (Oct 10, 2012 14:35 GMT)
Fulham manager Martin Jol is already looking forward to January as he is confident he will have a substantial transfer budget to spend.

PFA chief Taylor calls for diving panel (Oct 10, 2012 14:18 GMT)
PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor has told ESPN that he wants a review panel to advise the FA on instances of diving within days of every game.

Sagna nearing Arsenal return (Oct 10, 2012 12:25 GMT)
Bacary Sagna wants to return from injury stronger than ever for Arsenal, but he is refusing to put a date on his comeback.

Agger: Tattoo shows my commitment (Oct 10, 2012 12:24 GMT)
Daniel Agger says he got the initials of Liverpool's 'You'll Never Walk Alone' motto tattooed across the knuckles of his right hand to show his commitment to the club.

Trapattoni rejects Rovers talk (Oct 10, 2012 11:56 GMT)
Giovvani Trapattoni has dismissed talk he is set to leave the Republic of Ireland job to manage Blackburn Rovers as "chit-chat".

Rooney ready for captain role with England (Oct 10, 2012 11:34 GMT)
Wayne Rooney is ready to assume the 'Eric Cantona role' for England and help to nurture his young team-mates.

Ryan Shawcross backed to stake England claim (Oct 10, 2012 11:27 GMT)
Stoke City striker Peter Crouch believes Ryan Shawcross is on the verge of becoming a permanent fixture in the England set-up and the long-term replacement for John Terry.

England team subject to new conduct code (Oct 10, 2012 11:17 GMT)
The English Football Association on Monday briefed England players that they could be suspended from the national team if they trigger a major breach of the new code of conduct.

Phil Neville: I want to be a manager (Oct 10, 2012 10:36 GMT)
Everton captain Phil Neville has said he wants to become a manager when he retires from playing.

Morrison not getting complacent over good start (Oct 10, 2012 10:24 GMT)
West Bromwich Albion midfielder James Morrison believes it would be dangerous for his side to get carried away by their impressive start to the Premier League season.

Liverpool's Suarez calm over diving row (Oct 10, 2012 09:39 GMT)
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez says he is unworried by the criticism he has received in the wake of his dive against Stoke.

Allen relishing the pressure playing for Liverpool (Oct 10, 2012 09:22 GMT)
Liverpool midfielder Joe Allen insists he can carry on handling the pressure of his £15 million price tag.

Lambert thanks McLeish for Holman signing (Oct 10, 2012 08:55 GMT)
Paul Lambert has thanked predecessor Alex McLeish for having the vision to persuade Brett Holman to take the gamble and join Aston Villa.

FA introduces code of conduct for England players (Oct 10, 2012 07:00 GMT)
The Football Association is set to enforce a code of conduct for England players, which aims to ratify issues including social media use and behaviour when representing England.

Pardew delights at St James' Park return (Oct 9, 2012 22:54 GMT)
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew says he is relieved that he will be able to send his team out at St James' Park again because he and his team were "hurt" by the stadium's rebranding last year.

Misfortune a major player in Coyle downfall (Oct 9, 2012 18:16 GMT)
Mike Whalley assesses the fall of Owen Coyle after his sacking by Championship strugglers Bolton Wanderers.

England facility opens with royal visit (Oct 9, 2012 16:29 GMT)
English soccer's new headquarters were officially opened Tuesday to boost hopes that one of the sport's underperformers can close the gap on the world's top teams.

Moyes targets Champions League spot (Oct 9, 2012 16:01 GMT)
David Moyes is targeting Champions League qualification for Everton after a flying start to the season has seen them establish themselves in the top four.

QPR's Hughes 'has two months to save job' (Oct 9, 2012 13:47 GMT)
QPR manager Mark Hughes has reportedly been given two months to save his job at Loftus Road.

Van Persie backs FA ruling after alleged elbow (Oct 9, 2012 13:37 GMT)
Manchester United's Robin van Persie has backed the Football Association's decision not to charge him over an alleged elbow on Newcastle's Yohan Cabaye.

Stoke's Kightly frustrated with Suarez antics (Oct 9, 2012 13:32 GMT)
Michael Kightly feels Luis Suarez is giving Premier League forwards a bad name with his diving antics.

FA: British men may not play at 2016 Olympics (Oct 9, 2012 13:22 GMT)
England's Football Association says Britain is unlikely to enter a men's team for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

Ogbonna flattered by reported Liverpool interest (Oct 9, 2012 12:37 GMT)
Torino defender Angelo Ogbonna says he is flattered after being linked with Liverpool and has failed to rule out a move.

Birmingham looking to end Ravel Morrison loan (Oct 9, 2012 12:08 GMT)
Birmingham manager Lee Clark is unlikely to succeed in his attempt to terminate Ravel Morrison's loan from West Ham United - potentially leaving the teenager in limbo at St Andrew's for the rest of the season.

St James' Park to return (Oct 9, 2012 11:49 GMT)
Newcastle United's ground will once again be named St James' Park as part of the club's new sponsorship deal with loan company Wonga.

Anderson: Fergie exit will hurt United (Oct 9, 2012 11:41 GMT)
Brazilian midfielder Anderson has warned Manchester United that they will lose 30-40% when Sir Alex Ferguson decides to retire.

Gerrard delighted at Shelvey England call-up (Oct 9, 2012 11:10 GMT)
England captain Steven Gerrard has praised Liverpool team-mate Jonjo Shelvey after his first call-up to the England squad.

Guzan backed to be USA No.1 (Oct 9, 2012 10:36 GMT)
Brad Guzan is being backed to oust Tim Howard as USA's first-choice goalkeeper by Aston Villa and international team-mate Eric Lichaj.

Ramirez set to be out injured for up to six weeks (Oct 9, 2012 10:22 GMT)
Southampton record signing Gaston Ramirez has been ruled out for up to six weeks after suffering a thigh injury.

Coyle sacked as Bolton manager (Oct 9, 2012 09:51 GMT)
Bolton Wanderers have sacked manager Owen Coyle after a dismal start to life in the Championship following relegation from the Premier League.

Burton: Wilshere is on the right path (Oct 9, 2012 09:39 GMT)
Arsenal reserve team and head development coach Terry Burton feels Jack Wilshere's display for the Under-21 side against Reading Under-21's is an indicator that he is on the road to a full recovery.

Cleverley joy at form for club and country (Oct 9, 2012 09:22 GMT)
Tom Cleverley is delighted with the progress he has made for club and country since returning from a length injury lay-off last season.

Marsh: Man City should sell Balotelli (Oct 9, 2012 09:19 GMT)
Manchester City need to replace Mario Balotelli because the Italy striker is a "ticking time bomb", according to former City starr Rodney Marsh.

Per Mertesacker loving life at Arsenal (Oct 9, 2012 09:06 GMT)
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker has said he is loving the relaxed atmosphere at Arsenal, describing it as a contrast to what he was used to in Germany.

Arsenal won't break bank on Walcott wages (Oct 9, 2012 07:05 GMT)
Arsenal have warned Theo Walcott that they will not stray from their strict wage structure in order to convince the forward to sign a new deal.

Leeds likened to Baywatch star (Oct 9, 2012 07:00 GMT)
The man heading up the firm looking at a proposed takeover of Leeds United hopes to complete a deal for the club he has described as "a young Pamela Anderson'' within weeks.

Giroud gains confidence from first goal (Oct 9, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud believes he has now been given his belated 'baptism' as a Premier League striker after breaking his scoring duck in England's top flight with a goal at West Ham on Saturday.

Lloris eager to become a regular starter (Oct 9, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has admitted he needs more time to settle into his post at Spurs, but requires regular football to play at his best.

Luis Suarez urged to remain on his feet (Oct 9, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Former Liverpool striker Roger Hunt believes Luis Suarez should simply remain on his feet in order to halt his reputation as a diver.

Clarke: Brunt to remain as Baggies' skipper (Oct 8, 2012 21:22 GMT)
Steve Clarke has made it clear that midfielder Chris Brunt is to remain as West Bromwich Albion skipper - despite Jonas Olsson committing himself to the club for the rest of his top-flight career.

Wilshere impresses for U-21s, Sagna starts (Oct 8, 2012 20:21 GMT)
Jack Wilshere stepped up his comeback with a second outing for Arsenal's Under-21 side. Wilshere, 20, made a return to match action for the first time in 14 months in Arsenal Under-21s' 1-0 defeat to West Brom last week - playing 63 minutes.

Rodgers slams Suarez criticism as 'wrong' (Oct 8, 2012 17:59 GMT)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has defended under-fire striker Luis Suarez, claiming that the criticism of him following Sunday's draw with Stoke was ''wrong and unfair''.

QPR defender Clint Hill: 'I'm not good enough' (Oct 8, 2012 15:47 GMT)
Clint Hill has remarkably claimed that he is not good enough to play in the Premier League as a left-back.

Neville: St George's Park is no quick fix (Oct 8, 2012 14:33 GMT)
England coach Gary Neville says St George's Park is not a quick fix and that it will take time for it to bear fruit.

QPR's Hill 'too old' to play at left-back (Oct 8, 2012 14:31 GMT)
Clint Hill has remarkably admitted that he is not good enough to play in the Premier League as a left-back.

Ashley Cole free to face San Marino (Oct 8, 2012 14:30 GMT)
Ashley Cole will be allowed to play for England against San Marino at Wembley on Friday, FA sources have told ESPN.

Di Matteo fears Hazard 'diver' tag (Oct 8, 2012 13:56 GMT)
Roberto Di Matteo has claimed that Eden Hazard does not get awarded perfectly legitimate penalties because he has an unfair reputation for diving.

Millwall and Bolton investigate racism claim (Oct 8, 2012 13:42 GMT)
Police have confirmed that no official complaint has been made following Bolton striker Marvin Sordell's claims that he and several team-mates were racially abused during their defeat to Millwall on Saturday.

Huth escapes FA ban for 'stamp' on Suarez (Oct 8, 2012 13:35 GMT)
Stoke defender Robert Huth has escaped punishment from the Football Association over an alleged stamp on Liverpool striker Luis Suarez.

Sunderland announce link with Lierse SK (Oct 8, 2012 13:14 GMT)
Sunderland have announced a partnership with Belgian side Lierse SK in a bid to fast-track some of Africa's brightest talents to Wearside.

I am not God, says Swindon boss Di Canio (Oct 8, 2012 12:58 GMT)
Swindon manager Paolo Di Canio has said he fears his team's bid for a second successive promotion could be wrecked if he is unable to bring in more players during the emergency loan window and warned: "I am not God."

Ben Arfa: Pardew my best boss (Oct 8, 2012 12:47 GMT)
Newcastle midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa has revealed his relationship with Alan Pardew is the best he has had with a manager during his career.

Van Persie and Tiote escape FA charge (Oct 8, 2012 12:19 GMT)
The FA will not be charging Manchester United's Robin van Persie over an alleged elbow on Newcastle's Yohan Cabaye in their Premier League game at the Sports Direct Arsenal on Sunday.

FA charges Cole for misconduct after tweet (Oct 8, 2012 11:52 GMT)
The English Football Association on Monday charged Ashley Cole with misconduct for a tweet he sent Friday criticizing the FA's judgement on the John Terry racial abuse case.

Pardew's eight-year itch (Oct 8, 2012 11:50 GMT)
This week, The Fifth Official sees Newcastle struggle with defensive basics while Mario Balotelli gets in a strop.

FA charges Cole with misconduct over tweet (Oct 8, 2012 11:37 GMT)
The FA has charged Chelsea's Ashley Cole with misconduct after his Twitter tirade against the association last week.

Martinez: Kone is perfect for Prem Lge (Oct 8, 2012 11:22 GMT)
Roberto Martinez has praised his summer signing Arouna Kone and said the Ivorian's power makes him perfect for the Premier League.

Lambert defends Bent selection decision (Oct 8, 2012 11:14 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert insists he was correct in his decision to put record signing Darren Bent on the substitutes' bench for the second successive weekend.

FA: Despite apology, Cole won't be captain (Oct 8, 2012 10:59 GMT)
The English Football Association chairman David Bernstein said Tuesday that Ashley Cole apologized to him personally on Monday night for Cole's Twitter tirade.

Hoist by one's own petard (Oct 8, 2012 10:40 GMT)
This week, The Fifth Official saw AVB hoisted by his own petard and Arsenal skydive at Norwich.

The Trawler: Sordell's racism claim, Shearer's return (Oct 8, 2012 09:36 GMT)
This week in The Trawler, Sordell's racism claim, Shearer's possible return, Zaha stars and Helguson plays hero.

Moyes angered by Fellaini treatment (Oct 8, 2012 09:28 GMT)
Everton manager David Moyes has called on referees to give Marouane Fellaini more protection after being angered by Wigan's tactics during Saturday's 2-2 draw at the DW Stadium.

Shawcross aiming for his first England cap (Oct 8, 2012 09:20 GMT)
Stoke City captain Ryan Shawcross is determined to win his first international cap with England in their upcoming World Cup qualifiers after failing to do so last time around.

Rooney not worried by goal drought (Oct 8, 2012 08:37 GMT)
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney insisted he is not worried by his goal drought as his wait for his first strike of the season goes on.

Joe Cole asks Liverpool fans to be patient (Oct 8, 2012 08:24 GMT)
Joe Cole has told Liverpool fans their patience will be rewarded with success if they stick with the team.

Di Matteo warns Chelsea players over conduct (Oct 8, 2012 07:27 GMT)
Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has issued a warning to his players over future standards of behaviour following a turbulent week for the West London club.

Mertesacker: Our defence is winning games (Oct 8, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Per Mertesacker believes Arsenal's compact defence has been a major contributor to the club's positive results heading into the international break.

Olsson buoyed by West Brom vision (Oct 8, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Jonas Olsson says West Bromwich Albion's success in securing the long-term services of several key players made up his mind to pledge himself to The Hawthorns as well.

Villas-Boas: Bring on clash against Chelsea (Oct 8, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Andre Villas-Boas is aiming to end Chelsea's unbeaten run after Tottenham claimed their fourth straight Premier League win on Sunday.

Nelsen: QPR players let down Hughes (Oct 8, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Ryan Nelsen has claimed that 'every QPR player' has failed under-pressure manager Mark Hughes at some point in the club's desperate 2012-13 season.

Wenger compares Santi Cazorla to Hoddle (Oct 8, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes Santi Cazorla has the potential to be as good as one of the finest players to have graced English football - yet his comparison with Tottenham legend Glenn Hoddle may leave some Gunners fans bemused.

Cole blasts Shearer as Twitter row continues (Oct 8, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Ashley Cole has sparked his second Twitter controversy within a matter of days after hitting back at Alan Shearer's calls for him to be banned from Friday's World Cup qualifier against San Marino at Wembley.

Team of the Week: October 7, 2012 (Oct 7, 2012 21:08 GMT)
Arsenal heroes Santi Cazorla and Olivier Giroud are in our Team of the Week, but who else makes the cut?

Jolly: Reds frustrated by physical Stoke (Oct 7, 2012 19:37 GMT)
Richard Jolly was at Anfield to see another good Liverpool performance and another failure to get three points.

Delaney: Spurs click into gear against Villa (Oct 7, 2012 18:35 GMT)
Miguel Delaney was at White Hart Lane to witness AVB's Tottenham triumph with a Porto-esque performance.

Pulis wants FA to punish diving Luis Suarez (Oct 7, 2012 17:47 GMT)
Stoke manager Tony Pulis has called for the FA to punish Luis Suarez for diving in a 0-0 draw at Anfield.

Premier Showdown - Oct 6-7 (Oct 7, 2012 16:37 GMT)
Take on Dale Johnson and Tommy Smyth in our predictions game.

Fellaini: Family feeling key to Everton success (Oct 7, 2012 15:39 GMT)
Marouane Fellaini has declared that Everton are thriving under David Moyes because they are "just like a family".

Blackburn ready to sound out Shearer (Oct 7, 2012 13:34 GMT)
Blackburn Rovers are ready to contact Alan Shearer about the vacant manager's position at Ewood Park after he confirmed he would be interested in taking the job.

QRR owner Fernandes continues to back Hughes (Oct 7, 2012 12:46 GMT)
Tony Fernandes has told ESPN that he is not ready to push the panic button despite QPR fans calling for Harry Redknapp to replace Mark Hughes after another defeat at West Brom.

Cole told to ditch Twitter, thinks England spot safe (Oct 7, 2012 11:23 GMT)
Chelsea defender Ashley Cole has been advised to quit Twitter after derogatory comments he posted on the social network site risked putting his future with club and country on the line.

Ferguson expecting No. 1 to step forward (Oct 7, 2012 10:55 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has said he does not plan to continue his policy of rotating Manchester United's goalkeepers for ever.

Platt unhappy with Balotelli sub petulance (Oct 7, 2012 10:11 GMT)
Manchester City assistant manager David Platt has criticised Mario Balotelli for his petulance when he was substituted in Saturday's win over Sunderland.

Rodgers to keep 'iconic' Carragher at Anfield (Oct 7, 2012 09:58 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers has vowed to find a way to keep long-serving defender Jamie Carragher at Liverpool beyond retirement.

Downing hits back at Rodgers after criticism (Oct 7, 2012 09:01 GMT)
Stewart Downing may have pushed himself close to the exit door at Liverpool after lashing out at manager Brendan Rodgers and insisting he has what it takes to become an Anfield hero.

Delaney: Arsenal show steel at West Ham (Oct 6, 2012 20:54 GMT)
Miguel Delaney was at Upton Park to witness Arsenal pass a stern test of their mettle against West Ham United.

West Ham's Vaz Te out for up to 12 weeks (Oct 6, 2012 19:54 GMT)
West Ham United forward Ricardo Vaz Te could be out for up to 12 weeks after suffering a dislocated shoulder in the 3-1 defeat to Arsenal.

Wenger and Walcott heap praise on Cazorla (Oct 6, 2012 19:36 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger and goalscorer Theo Walcott heaped lavish praise on Santi Cazorla after the midfielder masterminded a superb 3-1 at West Ham.

Bolton's Sordell reports racist abuse at Millwall (Oct 6, 2012 18:15 GMT)
Bolton striker Marvin Sordell has revealed that he and three of his team-mates were racially abused by Millwall fans on Saturday.

Palmer: Lampard stamps mark on victory (Oct 6, 2012 17:46 GMT)
Kevin Palmer was at Stamford Bridge to witness Frank Lampard orchestrate Chelsea's crushing defeat of Norwich.

The Boot Room: Man City vs. Sunderland (Oct 6, 2012 17:20 GMT)
The Boot Room

Cole to be punished by Chelsea for Twitter rant (Oct 6, 2012 17:14 GMT)
Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has confirmed that the club will be taking action against Ashley Cole over disparaging remarks he made towards the Football Association on Twitter.

Alan Shearer open to Blackburn approach (Oct 6, 2012 16:59 GMT)
Alan Shearer has admitted he would be open to an approach from Blackburn with regard to the club's managerial vacancy.

Championship: Helguson brace keeps Cardiff top (Oct 6, 2012 16:49 GMT)
Heidar Helguson's second-half double cancelled out a highly-controversial debut goal by DJ Campbell as Cardiff came from behind against Ipswich to win 2-1 at Portman Road and stay top of the Championship.

Prem: Chelsea cruise, City's swagger returns (Oct 6, 2012 15:56 GMT)
Chelsea tightened their grip on the Premier League top spot by strolling past Norwich, while Manchester City kept up their pursuit with a romp against Sunderland. Elsewhere, the heat was turned up on Mark Hughes as QPR lost again, while Everton twice

Pulis: Crouch must take omission on the chin (Oct 6, 2012 14:27 GMT)
Peter Crouch has been told he has to take his latest England cold-shouldering in his stride as he prepares to outshine Liverpool's man of the moment at Anfield on Sunday.

Wenger may ban handshakes to fight off club virus (Oct 6, 2012 13:17 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed he may ban his players from shaking hands as the club has moved to try and prevent the spread of a virus sweeping through the team.

The Boot Room: Barcelona vs. Real Madrid (Oct 6, 2012 13:17 GMT)
The Boot Room

AVB: I knew I would turn fortunes round (Oct 6, 2012 13:14 GMT)
Andre Villas-Boas was always steadfast in the belief he would turn Tottenham's fortunes around after a faltering start to the Premier League season.

Johnson: Young players should avoid Man City (Oct 6, 2012 09:49 GMT)
Adam Johnson has warned any potential England star to reject any offer from Manchester City.

Fergie wants RVP to better last year's goal tally (Oct 6, 2012 09:07 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson "would love" Robin van Persie to top last season's tally of 37 goals and believes that Manchester United's chances of success this season could depend on the Dutchman and Wayne Rooney both proving prolific.

Allardyce prepared for visit of Gunners (Oct 6, 2012 08:48 GMT)
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce is relishing the chance to lock horns with his old foe Arsene Wenger once again, as his side welcome Arsenal to Upton Park on Saturday.

Battle of the strikers (Oct 6, 2012 08:30 GMT)
Miguel Delaney on a clash of four of the most efficient strikers in the Premier League.

No 'I' in new-look Arsenal team (Oct 6, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Kevin Keegan says Arsenal appear stronger now that there is not one stand-out leader in the team.

Rodgers: We can still make the top four (Oct 5, 2012 19:12 GMT)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insists the club can qualify for next season's Champions League if they cut out their defensive mistakes.

Moyes not getting carried away by impressive start (Oct 5, 2012 18:52 GMT)
Everton boss David Moyes believes his Champions League qualifying team of 2005 is the best he has ever had and does not want to make comparisons with his current side until the end of the season.

Owen: I am as hungry as ever (Oct 5, 2012 16:18 GMT)
Michael Owen has hit back at those who are suggesting he has lost his appetite for football.

Pulis ready for Liverpool challenge (Oct 5, 2012 16:09 GMT)
Tony Pulis believes his Stoke City side are in for another stern examination at Liverpool on Sunday, despite the Reds' Europa League defeat on Thursday.

Tavares joins Fulham (Oct 5, 2012 16:06 GMT)
Fulham have completed the signing of former Hamburg midfielder Mickael Tavares on a short-term deal.

Roy Keane decides against Kasimpasa offer (Oct 5, 2012 15:48 GMT)
Roy Keane has turned down a three-year contract worth £4 million to manage Turkish side Kasimpasa.

Jol hits back at Zamora after recent outburst (Oct 5, 2012 15:34 GMT)
Fulham manager Martin Jol has hit back at his former striker Bobby Zamora after the player claimed that ``the vast majority'' of the west London club's players do not get on with him.

Wenger: Best to come from Carroll (Oct 5, 2012 14:48 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is well aware of the threat Andy Carroll will pose his side when they meet West Ham on Saturday but insists they should only worry about their own game.

Chelsea's Cole apologises for Twitter tirade (Oct 5, 2012 14:35 GMT)
Ashley Cole has issued an unreserved apology after he launched a Twitter tirade against the FA.

Mancini: Johnson will join another top team (Oct 5, 2012 14:33 GMT)
Roberto Mancini believes Adam Johnson may leave Sunderland to join another "top team".

Daniel Agger signs new contract at Liverpool (Oct 5, 2012 13:55 GMT)
Daniel Agger has signed a new long-term contract with Liverpool.

Adam Johnson looks forward to City return (Oct 5, 2012 12:54 GMT)
Sunderland winger Adam Johnson has said he will find returning to old club Manchester City a strange experience.

Ashley Cole launches stunning attack on FA (Oct 5, 2012 12:45 GMT)
Chelsea defender Ashley Cole seems certain to face a charge of misconduct after he launched a foul-mouthed tirade at the Football Association on Twitter.

Moyes: No pressure on Pienaar to retire (Oct 5, 2012 12:44 GMT)
Everton manager David Moyes insists that the club did not put any pressure on Steven Pienaar to retire from international football.

Pearson given vote of confidence (Oct 5, 2012 12:27 GMT)
Nigel Pearson has been handed the full backing of Leicester City's Thai owners and been assured his job at the Walkers Stadium is secure.

Evans available for Newcastle clash (Oct 5, 2012 12:17 GMT)
Jonny Evans has been passed fit to take his place in Manchester United's defence at Newcastle on Sunday.

Pardew backing Cisse to rediscover form (Oct 5, 2012 11:41 GMT)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew believes Papiss Cisse is set to rediscover his best form after the striker got on the score sheet in Thursday's 3-0 Europa League win over Bordeaux.

Zabaleta: Man City can still qualify (Oct 5, 2012 11:30 GMT)
Pablo Zabaleta remains confident over Manchester City's chances of qualifying for the Champions League knockout stages.

Wilshere continues comeback (Oct 5, 2012 11:29 GMT)
Arsenal's Jack Wilshere is set to play the second game of his comeback next week, manager Arsene Wenger has said.

Rio Ferdinand accepts Roy Hodgson apology (Oct 5, 2012 11:20 GMT)
Rio Ferdinand has accepted an apology from Roy Hodgson after the England manager's off the cuff London Underground conversation, that appeared to end the defender's hopes of an international recall.

Holt: I'll never get an England call (Oct 5, 2012 11:18 GMT)
Norwich City striker Grant Holt has hit out at England manager Roy Hodgson, saying he believes he should have been called up after scoring 15 Premier League goals last season.

FA: Terry's defense 'implausible' (Oct 5, 2012 10:40 GMT)
The FA panel that banned Chelsea captain John Terry for four matches for racially abusing an opponent found that his defense was "implausible and contrived."

Mancini wants City to enter cycle of success (Oct 5, 2012 10:32 GMT)
Roberto Mancini believes Manchester City can learn from the work ethic and attention to detail of Britain's all-conquering cyclists.

Singh: Blackburn Rovers' new boss not close (Oct 5, 2012 10:03 GMT)
A decision on the identity of Blackburn Rovers' new manager will not be taken until next week at the earliest, according to the club's global advisor, Shebby Singh.

Lambert seeks compensation (Oct 5, 2012 09:24 GMT)
Paul Lambert is taking his former club Norwich City to a tribunal, seeking £2 million in losses over alleged breach of contract, Carrow Road chairman Alan Bowkett has revealed.

FA tribunal calls John Terry's defence 'implausible' (Oct 5, 2012 08:38 GMT)
The Football Association has released the written reasons behind the independent panel's decision to ban Chelsea captain John Terry for four games and fine him £220,000 for using racist language towards QPR defender Anton Ferdinand.

Premier League Spotlight: Your reputation precedes you (Oct 5, 2012 07:53 GMT)
In this week's Premier League Spotlight, James Dall slide tackles diving and offers a spoonful of calm for Mark Hughes at QPR.

Holt unhappy with England snub (Oct 5, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Norwich City forward Grant Holt has criticised Roy Hodgson's national team selections, claiming that the manager is too resistant to change.

Aaron Ramsey: I'm returning to my old form (Oct 5, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey is hoping to use his deft goal against Olympiacos as motivation to regain the form that earned him a contract with the Gunners in 2008.

Stoke's Geoff Cameron plots Liverpool upset (Oct 4, 2012 22:46 GMT)
Geoff Cameron hopes to upset mates back home this weekend by helping Stoke win at Anfield for the first time in over half a century.

Redknapp rubbishes QPR link (Oct 4, 2012 22:19 GMT)
Harry Redknapp has laughed off rumours linking him with the job at Queens Park Rangers.

Ameobi pleased to take chance (Oct 4, 2012 21:50 GMT)
Shola Ameobi was pleased to prove his worth to the Newcastle side after scoring the opener in their 3-0 Europa League Group D win over Bordeaux.

Pulis over the moon at Shawcross England call-up (Oct 4, 2012 21:32 GMT)
Tony Pulis has sung the praises of Ryan Shawcross as the defender waits to see whether he will become the first Stoke player to win a full England cap for 28 years.

No room for sentiment, says Baines (Oct 4, 2012 16:03 GMT)
Leighton Baines has pledged to put sentiment to one side as he bids to help send Everton into the international break on a high.

Sessegnon is determined to end his goal drought (Oct 4, 2012 15:37 GMT)
Sunderland forward Stephane Sessegnon has revealed he is keen to end his recent goal drought, after setting himself a personal target of double figures for the season.

Gibbs: Arsenal ready for West Ham test (Oct 4, 2012 15:25 GMT)
Arsenal defender Kieran Gibbs admits Saturday's home defeat against Chelsea cast 'a few doubts into the back of the minds' of his team-mates, but he believes they will get back on track after Wednesday night's 3-1 Champions League victory over Oly

Reading players 'should have appealed more' (Oct 4, 2012 14:46 GMT)
Brian McDermott says an official said his Reading side should have appealed more when Newacstle's Demba Ba equalised against them for Newcastle with what seemed a clear handball.

We've moved on from Barton, says QPR chief (Oct 4, 2012 14:06 GMT)
QPR chief executive Philip Beard has defended the signing of Joey Barton but said the club has "moved on" and may look to make his loan move to Marseille permanent.

Roberto Martinez weighing up appeal FA fine (Oct 4, 2012 12:55 GMT)
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has indicated he could appeal against a £10,000 Football Association fine he received for suggesting a referee was biased.

Three footballers charged over race-fixing (Oct 4, 2012 12:31 GMT)
Ipswich Town striker Michael Chopra is one of three footballers in a group of nine people charged after an investigation into suspicious betting activity in horse racing.

Downing: I'll fight for Liverpool place (Oct 4, 2012 11:49 GMT)
Stewart Downing has said he is disappointed at Brendan Rodgers' claim that he needs to show more "fight and commitment" to regain a place in the Liverpool side.

England calls Shawcross, Lennon; Ferdinand out (Oct 4, 2012 11:40 GMT)
Roy Hodgson on Thursday named Ryan Shawcross, Kieran Gibbs and Celtic goalkeeper Fraser Forster in his England squad for the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers against San Marino and Poland.

West Brom's Odemwingie eager to make amends (Oct 4, 2012 10:52 GMT)
West Brom forward Peter Odemwingie is hoping for an immediate opportunity to make amends for his moment of madness against Fulham - after serving a three-match suspension.

Bournemouth chief drops Harry Redknapp hint (Oct 4, 2012 10:22 GMT)
Bournemouth chairman Eddie Mitchell has hinted that he would be keen on Harry Redknapp to resume his managerial career at the club.

Dortmund's Klopp rules out Premier League move (Oct 4, 2012 09:01 GMT)
Jurgen Klopp has ruled out a move to England, claiming that the Bundesliga is the most competitive and attractive league in Europe.

Celtic's Fraser Forster to get England call (Oct 4, 2012 08:37 GMT)
Roy Hodgson will select Celtic goalkeeper Fraser Forster in his England squad for the World Cup qualifying games against San Marino and Poland, ESPN can reveal.

Clarke rising from the shadows (Oct 4, 2012 08:31 GMT)
Norman Hubbard on the rise to prominence of West Brom manager Steve Clarke.

Rodgers welcomes Cole's return to fitness (Oct 4, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers has declared that Joe Cole is ready to fight for a place in Liverpool's squad again following hamstring trouble.

Evra: United must learn from mistakes (Oct 4, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has urged his teammates to use last season's blemishes as motivation when they play Newcastle on Sunday.

Fabio Borini not fazed by goal drought (Oct 4, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Fabio Borini has backed himself to start scoring regularly for Liverpool despite a slow start following his summer move from Roma.

Andre Villas-Boas: Europa League is important (Oct 4, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Harry Redknapp went out of his way to dismiss the Europa League as a worthless prize during his time as Tottenham manager, but his successor has a very different view on the second-string UEFA competition.

Rooney: Must stop falling behind (Oct 4, 2012 06:59 GMT)
Wayne Rooney has warned his Manchester United team-mates that they must put an end to their run of falling behind in games after doing so yet again in Tuesday's 2-1 Champions League win over CFR Cluj.

Juan Mata says his best form is yet to come (Oct 3, 2012 22:22 GMT)
Juan Mata insists he is yet to hit top form for Chelsea after scoring twice in their 4-0 Champions League victory over Nordsjaelland.

Championship: Middlesbrough held by Derby (Oct 3, 2012 21:27 GMT)
Paul Coutts denied Middlesbrough the chance to climb to eighth in the npower Championship table as his late equaliser earned Derby a first point on Teesside in 12 years.

Rodgers: Sterling deserves England call (Oct 3, 2012 17:10 GMT)
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers thinks Raheem Sterling's call up to the England under-21 squad is fully justified and has backed the teenager to go on to earn senoir caps for his country.

Arsenal chief executive 'earned £2 million' (Oct 3, 2012 15:17 GMT)
Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis is reported to have raked in £2.1m last year.

Burnley youngster is set to undergo heart surgery (Oct 3, 2012 14:49 GMT)
Burnley youngster Jack Errington has been ruled out for the rest of the season after the news emerged that he will have to undergo heart surgery.

Charlton chairman to report Madrid attack to UEFA (Oct 3, 2012 14:31 GMT)
The Charlton Athletic chairman is to complain to UEFA after being attacked by Spanish police before Manchester City's 3-2 Champions League defeat at Real Madrid last month.

Ridsdale banned from being company director (Oct 3, 2012 14:21 GMT)
Peter Ridsdale has been barred from acting as a company director until 2020, the Insolvency Service (IS) announced on Wednesday.

Hulse: I had to train with youth team at QPR (Oct 3, 2012 13:49 GMT)
Charlton's new loan signing Rob Hulse has revealed that he was one of six Queens Park Rangers players to be sent to train with the youth team, to make way for the club's raft of new signings.

RVP: There's more to me than scoring (Oct 3, 2012 13:39 GMT)
Robin van Persie is determined to be more creative as he looks to become a supplier as well as a scorer of goals for Manchester United.

Thomas eyes Baggies return (Oct 3, 2012 13:12 GMT)
West Brom winger Jerome Thomas has set his sights on a return to action after the international break and been assured of a future under new head coach Steve Clarke.

Bardsley in line for Sunderland comeback (Oct 3, 2012 12:47 GMT)
Sunderland defender Phil Bardsley is set to make his comeback from injury in a friendly against Middlesbrough behind closed doors on Thursday.

The Boot Room: Man City vs. Borussia Dortmund (Oct 3, 2012 12:32 GMT)
The Boot Room

Redknapp in picture as Cherries axe manager (Oct 3, 2012 12:16 GMT)
Harry Redknapp could be back in the dugout after League One club AFC Bournemouth, where he began his career, axed manager Paul Groves.

Schuster, Solskjaer in contention for Rovers job (Oct 3, 2012 11:42 GMT)
Former Real Madrid boss Bernd Schuster has applied for the vacant managerial position at Blackburn, while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and former Rovers captain Tim Sherwood are among a host of candidates who are believed to be in line for the job.

Wigan boss Martinez handed misconduct charge (Oct 3, 2012 11:14 GMT)
Roberto Martinez's comments after Wigan's 4-0 defeat to Manchester United have earned him a £10,000 fine from the Football Association.

Don't panic, says Villa skipper Vlaar (Oct 3, 2012 11:08 GMT)
Ron Vlaar has said there is no reason for panic at Aston Villa, despite the club making their worst-ever start to a Premier League season.

Pulis wants his whole squad on board (Oct 3, 2012 10:54 GMT)
Stoke manager Tony Pulis does not want to lose any players from his 25-man Premier League squad after lining up the permanent departure of Danny Higginbotham to Ipswich.

Rodgers to continue with youth at Liverpool (Oct 3, 2012 10:24 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers is planning on introducing an influx of academy talent into the Liverpool first-team this season.

Fulham's Grygera hit by injury setback (Oct 3, 2012 09:59 GMT)
Fulham defender Zdenek Grygera's hopes of securing a new deal at Craven Cottage are hanging in the balance after he suffered an injury setback.

Premier League deny Chris Foy demotion (Oct 3, 2012 09:27 GMT)
The Premier League has denied that Chris Foy's officiating of a League Two game this weekend is as a result of a demotion, following recent criticism aimed at the referee from Sir Alex Ferguson.

Gomez red card rescinded by the FA (Oct 3, 2012 08:09 GMT)
Wigan midfielder Jordi Gomez has had the red card he received in the 1-0 defeat to Sunderland last weekend rescinded by the Football Association.

Agger: I'll play through kneecap fracture (Oct 3, 2012 07:30 GMT)
Liverpool defender Daniel Agger says he does not need time off to recover from a minor fracture in his kneecap and will continue to play despite the injury.

Ferguson sweats on Evans injury (Oct 3, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United defender Jonny Evans will be given until Sunday to prove his fitness ahead of the club's Premier League clash with Newcastle United, after picking up a knock in his side's Champions League win over CFR Cluj on Tuesday.

Andy Carroll fired up for West Ham return (Oct 3, 2012 07:00 GMT)
West Ham striker Andy Carroll admits he was 'devastated' when he was injured on his debut for the Hammers last month and cannot hide his delight to return to action ahead of schedule after his hamstring injury.

Wenger laments latest Diaby injury blow (Oct 3, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed the thigh injury Abou Diaby's picked up against Chelsea on Saturday will rule him out for most of October - and has hinted that the French national team can take some of the blame for his latest injury setba

Champ'ship: Hudson strike sends Cardiff top (Oct 2, 2012 22:29 GMT)
Mark Hudson fired home a 57th-minute winner to send Cardiff to the top of the with a 2-1 home win over Birmingham, while previous leaders Brighton slipped up again.

Jenkinson focussing on club over country (Oct 2, 2012 16:33 GMT)
Arsenal's Carl Jenkinson is determined to focus on his club football despite questions over where his international future lies.

Mata purrs over new arrivals Oscar and Hazard (Oct 2, 2012 16:21 GMT)
Juan Mata has praised the performances of new Chelsea arrivals Oscar and Eden Hazard.

Zamora: Fulham players don't get on with Jol (Oct 2, 2012 15:28 GMT)
Queens Park Rangers striker Bobby Zamora has claimed the "vast majority" of Fulham's squad do not get on with manager Martin Jol, adding that that was behind the reasoning for his own departure from the club.

Ancelotti hits out at Terry racism verdict (Oct 2, 2012 14:48 GMT)
Carlo Ancelotti has described the FA verdict that ruled John Terry had racially abused Anton Ferdinand during a match in October as "unbelievable".

Wenger won't rush Wilshere back too quickly (Oct 2, 2012 14:43 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes fit-again Jack Wilshere must not be rushed back from his injury too quickly, despite being elated at his return.

McCarthy: Wigan must be more clinical to avoid drop (Oct 2, 2012 14:24 GMT)
A ruthless streak in front of goal is all Wigan need to carry them away from a Premier League relegation fight, according to James McCarthy.

Newcastle target Berget unaware of transfer speculation (Oct 2, 2012 13:28 GMT)
Molde forward Jo Inge Berget has said he is unaware of any interest from Newcastle United - despite his agent confirming he has been in discussions with the Magpies.

Leon Osman pleased with Everton blend (Oct 2, 2012 12:41 GMT)
Leon Osman believes Everton's mix of high-quality football and mental strength has been the key to their impressive Premier League start.

Galliani warns Man Utd off El Shaarawy bid (Oct 2, 2012 12:40 GMT)
AC Milan vice president Adriano Galliani has warned Manchester United that any pursuit of Stephan El Shaarawy will end in frustration.

Secure Olsson's future, Foster urges Baggies (Oct 2, 2012 11:55 GMT)
West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Ben Foster wants the club to secure the long-term future of Jonas Olsson.

Allardyce urges England caution over Carroll (Oct 2, 2012 11:13 GMT)
Sam Allardyce has warned Roy Hodgson to treat Andy Carroll with caution as he reluctantly awaits an England call-up for his fit-again striker.

Shelvey reveals Fergie apology (Oct 2, 2012 10:44 GMT)
Jonjo Shelvey has revealed he apologised to Sir Alex Ferguson following his foul-mouthed rant against the Manchester United manager.

Enrique vows to fight for Liverpool future (Oct 2, 2012 10:41 GMT)
Liverpool defender Jose Enrique has said he is determined to overcome a knee injury and prove that he deserves to stay at the club.

Mittal 'reviewing QPR position' (Oct 2, 2012 10:08 GMT)
QPR benefactor Lakshmi Mittal, Britian's wealthiest man, is reviewing his position at Loftus Road, sources have told ESPN.

Free agent Harry Kewell is open to any offers (Oct 2, 2012 09:17 GMT)
Free agent Harry Kewell has revealed that he is still willing to listen to any offers but is also prepared for a career change away from football.

Hoffenheim's Vukcevic in critical state after crash (Oct 2, 2012 09:16 GMT)
Hoffenheim star Boris Vukcevic remains in a critical but stable condition, a press release from Heidelberg hospital has confirmed.

Suso set to be offered new Liverpool deal (Oct 2, 2012 08:47 GMT)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is set to offer youngster Suso a new contract as a reward for his impressive displays this season.

Fernandes: Hughes will turn form around (Oct 2, 2012 07:22 GMT)
Queens Park Rangers owner Tony Fernandes has pleaded for "patience" from the club's faithful after their defeat to West Ham United on Monday night.

Darren Bent bemused by Villa omission (Oct 2, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Aston Villa striker Darren Bent claims he only discovered he had been dropped from the team for Sunday's game against West Bromwich Albion when manager Paul Lambert read out his team to prior to kick-off.

Fergie: Foreigners 'particularly' guilty of diving (Oct 2, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson believes foreign players dive more than their British counterparts in the Premier League.

Reina: Rodgers not under pressure at Liverpool (Oct 1, 2012 15:58 GMT)
Pepe Reina insists Brendan Rodgers is under no pressure at Liverpool, claiming the Reds should now go on a run of victories under their new manager.

Wilshere makes comeback after 14 months out (Oct 1, 2012 15:37 GMT)
Jack Wilshere took the football pitch for the first time in 14 months as he completed 62 minutes for Arsenal Under-21s.

Defender Silvestre training with Manchester United (Oct 1, 2012 15:33 GMT)
Mikael Silvestre is training at Manchester United, four years after leaving Old Trafford and at a time when Sir Alex Ferguson is wrestling with a defensive injury crisis.

Rodgers coy on Sahin's Liverpool future (Oct 1, 2012 15:28 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers has refused to rule out Liverpool making Nuri Sahin's season-long loan a permanent transfer next summer.

Premier Showdown - Sept 29-Oct 1 (Oct 1, 2012 15:22 GMT)
Take on Dale Johnson and Tommy Smyth in our predictions game.

The Boot Room: QPR vs. West Ham (Oct 1, 2012 15:05 GMT)
The Boot Room

Pardew: Newcastle can't just rely on spirit (Oct 1, 2012 15:04 GMT)
Alan Pardew says Newcastle will have to stop relying on their spirit to get them points after they twice came from a goal down to draw at Premier League newcomers Reading.

Crouch not focused on England recall (Oct 1, 2012 14:32 GMT)
Peter Crouch has played down his hopes of an international recall with England, despite a fine start to the season with Stoke.

Chronic knee injury forces Bullard into retirement (Oct 1, 2012 14:09 GMT)
Jimmy Bullard has announced his retirement from football with immediate effect after being plagued with a troublesome knee injury.

James McFadden in talks over Sunderland deal (Oct 1, 2012 14:03 GMT)
Martin O'Neill has confirmed that Sunderland have opened talks with forward James McFadden over a short-term deal.

The Boot Room: CFR Cluj vs. Man United (Oct 1, 2012 13:51 GMT)
The Boot Room

Young Gunner Martinez ready for Arsenal chance (Oct 1, 2012 13:44 GMT)
Damian Martinez has told Arsene Wenger he is ready and waiting for his Premier League chance with Arsenal.

Di Matteo defends David Luiz 'dive' (Oct 1, 2012 12:45 GMT)
Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has defended centre-back David Luiz after the club came in for criticism over apparent diving for a second successive week.

Gerrard backs Rodgers' faith in youth (Oct 1, 2012 11:58 GMT)
Steven Gerrard has backed Brendan Rodgers to bring success to Liverpool with a mix of attacking flair and faith in youth.

Lambert facing dilemma over Bent (Oct 1, 2012 11:24 GMT)
Paul Lambert is facing the first controversial situation of his short career as Aston Villa manager regarding the future of Darren Bent.

Hodgson and Pearce to meet over England clash (Oct 1, 2012 11:12 GMT)
Roy Hodgson and Stuart Pearce are set to meet in the next 24 hours to discuss the upcoming fixture clash between their respected England senior and under-21 sides and the potential problem of player selection that may arise.

Glee feat. AVB (Oct 1, 2012 11:07 GMT)
This week, The Fifth Official is bewildered by the glee on Villas-Boas' face but is pleased for Liverpool's 'David Brent'.

The Trawler: Clough burns Forest, goodbye Steve Kean (Oct 1, 2012 10:00 GMT)
This week in The Trawler, Nigel Clough burns down Forest, and goodbye to Steve Kean.

Mirallas targets Champions League qualification (Oct 1, 2012 09:10 GMT)
Kevin Mirallas believes that Everton have every right to set their sights on Champions League qualification this season.

Mata reaping the rewards of his summer break (Oct 1, 2012 08:44 GMT)
Juan Mata believes the benefits of his late summer break are still to bear full fruition, despite already returning to Chelsea in lethal form.

Evra: United endangering title hopes (Oct 1, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Patrice Evra has warned his Manchester United team-mates their Premier League title chances could already be slipping away from them if they do not rediscover their winning mentality.

Ex-ref Poll: Suarez harmed by reputation (Oct 1, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Former Premier League referee Graham Poll believes that Liverpool forward Luis Suarez's reputation for diving means he is being denied legitimate penalties.

Aguero: Refs discriminate against foreigners (Oct 1, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero believes referees make tougher calls on foreign players than their British counterparts in the Premier League.

Rewind to 1989: Hillsborough - A fateful day (Oct 1, 2012 07:00 GMT)
John Brewin rewinds to 1989 to tell the story of the Hillsborough Disaster.