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English National Team
Hammers to sue over Ashton and Tevez (Nov 30, 2010 13:24 GMT)
West Ham have confirmed to ESPNsoccernet that they are ready to sue the English Football Association for £10.5 million in compensation for retired star Dean Ashton.

England bid hopes feared over after expose (Nov 30, 2010 11:53 GMT)
England's bid for the 2018 World Cup is effectively over, insiders have told ESPNsoccernet, after Panorama attacked FIFA vice-president Issa Hayatou.

England bid hit by 'unfounded' Beckham slurs (Nov 30, 2010 10:12 GMT)
England's 2018 World Cup bid has been hit by "unfounded" slurs against David Beckham.

FA likely to favour Russia if England bid fails (Nov 30, 2010 08:15 GMT)
ESPNsoccernet understands The FA is considering whether to cast its vote in favour of Russia if England are knocked out in the first round of bidding for the 2018 World Cup.

England 2018 bid considered most profitable (Nov 30, 2010 08:00 GMT)
England's ailing hopes of hosting the 2018 World Cup have received a boost after FIFA consultants said the country would be able to deliver a more profitable bid than its rivals.

A likely loser but principles must be kept (Nov 29, 2010 21:06 GMT)
John Brewin says BBC's Panorama programme proves England 2018 is a prize worth missing out on.

Beckham confident over 2018 bid (Nov 29, 2010 12:40 GMT)
David Beckham gave a thumbs-up to England's chances of staging the 2018 World Cup and said he was ''confident'', but not taking it for granted that England could win this week's crunch vote in Zurich, as he visited the London 2012 Olympic Stadium for

Carroll targets Rooney partnership for England (Nov 29, 2010 10:11 GMT)
Newcastle striker Andrew Carroll says he is keen to bin his bad-boy image in a bid to follow in the footsteps of Alan Shearer and also claims he is the perfect partner for Wayne Rooney in an England shirt.

Taylor: England bid superior to rivals (Nov 23, 2010 14:40 GMT)
Gordon Taylor, a vice-president on England's 2018 World Cup bid committee, does not believe any of the other bids to host the finals can compete with his nation's, and urged FIFA to "show me a better bid" if it is not selected.

Warner: BBC harming England bid chances (Nov 23, 2010 08:38 GMT)
Controversial FIFA vice-president Jack Warner has criticised the BBC's investigation into World Cup bidding, accusing the corporation of deliberately trying to "negatively impact" on England's chances of hosting the 2018 tournament.

Shearer unimpressed by Capello's England (Nov 21, 2010 10:37 GMT)
Former England striker Alan Shearer has questioned the progress of the national team under coach Fabio Capello.

Blatter not expecting England backlash (Nov 19, 2010 14:48 GMT)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter said he believes England's bid for the 2018 World Cup bid will not be damaged by the fall-out of the Sunday Times investigation.

FA to pay up following Gerrard injury (Nov 19, 2010 12:21 GMT)
The Football Association have moved to cool the club v country row over Steven Gerrard by compensating Liverpool for the midfielder's hamstring injury.

Platini: Sustained FIFA criticism may hurt England (Nov 19, 2010 10:30 GMT)
Michel Platini has warned that England's 2018 World Cup bid is more at risk from the British media's years of criticising FIFA rather than recent investigations.

Terry says he has not been fit for five years (Nov 19, 2010 08:00 GMT)
Chelsea captain John Terry says he has not been fit for five years and is no longer willing to spend his retirement in a wheelchair counting his medals.

FA give go-ahead to build National Football Centre (Nov 18, 2010 16:56 GMT)
Building work on the National Football Centre in Burton is to begin in January after the Football Association board unanimously approved plans on Thursday.

Sagna: Gibbs is new Cole (Nov 18, 2010 15:20 GMT)
Bacary Sagna believes Arsenal youngster Kieran Gibbs will succeed Ashley Cole as England's left-back, despite helping France spoil his Gunners team-mate's full international debut.

Henderson eyes spot after 'difficult' debut (Nov 18, 2010 10:09 GMT)
England midfielder Jordan Henderson admitted he had endured a tough start to life as an Three Lions player after his debut ended in a 2-1 defeat to France.

France offer brighter future after Wembley win (Nov 17, 2010 23:43 GMT)
John Brewin saw an experimental England side fall to defeat against a resurgent France at Wembley.

Liverpool staff vent anger over Gerrard injury (Nov 17, 2010 23:25 GMT)
Liverpool's medical staff have reacted with anger at news that Steven Gerrard could miss the Premier League clash with West Ham, criticising England for playing the midfielder.

Rio laments lethargic England display (Nov 17, 2010 22:56 GMT)
England captain Rio Ferdinand admitted England's slow start cost them against

England 2018 chief hits out at BBC over FIFA expose (Nov 17, 2010 17:00 GMT)
England 2018 chief executive Andy Anson has accused the BBC of being "unpatriotic" and "sensationalist" by choosing to broadcast a Panorama expose of FIFA three days before the vote to decide the hosts of the 2018 World Cup.

Joe Hart withdraws from England squad (Nov 17, 2010 11:09 GMT)
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart has withdrawn from the England squad to face France on Wednesday night and has returned to his club.

Newcastle contact FA over Carroll injury concerns (Nov 17, 2010 10:25 GMT)
Newcastle United have contacted the Football Association in order to voice their reservations over Fabio Capello's intention to start Andy Carroll in Wednesday's friendly between England and France.

Carroll hails Shearer influence (Nov 17, 2010 08:03 GMT)
As he prepares to make his England debut on Wednesday evening, Newcastle striker Andy Carroll has spoken of his admiration for his predecessor in the No. 9 shirt for both club and country, Alan Shearer.

Bruce facing battle to keep £25m-rated Henderson (Nov 17, 2010 08:00 GMT)
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has told ESPNsoccernet he believes he will have a fight on his hands to keep Jordan Henderson after he makes his England debut.

Capello must have Hart (Nov 16, 2010 20:55 GMT)
Peter Shilton tells Dominic Raynor that goalkeeper Joe Hart could hold the key to England's future.

Tottenham striker Defoe returns to full training (Nov 16, 2010 20:14 GMT)
Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe has returned to full training after recovering from ankle ligament damage.

Capello must have Hart (Nov 16, 2010 19:36 GMT)
Peter Shilton tells Dominic Raynor that goalkeeper Joe Hart could hold the key to England's future.

England '18 set for FIFA praise, blow for Qatar '22 (Nov 16, 2010 19:31 GMT)
England's 2018 World Cup bid is set to receive a boost with FIFA expected to award its proposal higher marks than that of its key rivals.

'Keeper off as Germany U21 beat England U21 (Nov 16, 2010 19:13 GMT)
Goalkeeping errors from Scott Loach and Jason Steele proved fatal as a depleted England Under-21 side were well beaten by the latest crop of Germany youngsters.

Capello: Davies could still have an England future (Nov 16, 2010 18:36 GMT)
Fabio Capello has left the door open for Kevin Davies to return to the England fold, insisting he "respects" the Bolton striker and that there may come a time when "we need some players like him".

Carroll and Henderson handed England debuts (Nov 16, 2010 13:05 GMT)
England boss Fabio Capello has revealed that Andy Carroll and Jordan Henderson will be handed their international debuts against France on Wednesday, while Arsenal youngster Kieran Gibbs will also get his first taste of starting a match for the Three

FIFA reports raise concerns for duo (Nov 16, 2010 11:33 GMT)
England and Spain/Portugal's 2018 World Cup bids have been ranked equally as 'low risk' overall by FIFA's inspectors but rivals Russia are 'medium risk', it can be revealed.

Walcott backs young Gunners to shine for England (Nov 16, 2010 08:11 GMT)
Theo Walcott believes the experience already gained at club level by Arsenal team-mates Jack Wilshere and Kieran Gibbs mean they have an advantage over him in coming to terms with an England call-up.

Venables tips Cattermole for England call-up (Nov 16, 2010 08:00 GMT)
Former England boss Terry Venables has praised the inclusion of Jordan Henderson in Fabio Capello's latest Three Lions squad and believes it won't be long before his no-nonsense Sunderland team-mate Lee Cattermole follows him into the international f

Wickham among four England U21 replacements (Nov 15, 2010 17:13 GMT)
England Under-21s boss Stuart Pearce has called up four more players to boost his depleted squad ahead of Tuesday's friendly against Germany in Wiesbaden.

Bothroyd: England call shows I'm back on track (Nov 15, 2010 14:32 GMT)
Cardiff City striker Jay Bothroyd is hoping to take the final step of "a long journey" and take his place in the England team following a surprise call up for Wednesday's friendly against France.

Henderson hoping for England chance (Nov 15, 2010 14:10 GMT)
Sunderland midfielder Jordan Henderson is hopes his starring role in the 3-0 win over Chelsea will help him secure a chance to show what he can do for England when they face France on Wednesday.

Mancienne wants revenge over Germany U21 (Nov 15, 2010 13:58 GMT)
Michael Mancienne is still hurting after England Under-21s' 4-0 thrashing at the hands of Germany last year - and is looking to make amends when they meet again on Tuesday.

Arsenal boss Wenger "regrets" losing Bothroyd (Nov 15, 2010 08:29 GMT)
Arsene Wenger admits the departure of Jay Bothroyd is "one of his regrets" as Arsenal manager and has congratulated the Cardiff City striker on his England call-up.

England 2018 asks FIFA ex-co to ignore media (Nov 15, 2010 08:00 GMT)
England 2018 bid leaders have sent a letter to all FIFA executive committee members to try to repair the damage caused by two English media investigations into World Cup bidding.

Trio out of England game (Nov 15, 2010 07:59 GMT)
John Terry will miss England's friendly with France on Wednesday through injury, according to Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti.

Cole called up as Carroll struggles (Nov 14, 2010 12:14 GMT)
Newcastle striker Andy Carroll could be denied the chance to make his England debut against France next week due to a groin injury, with Fabio Capello calling up West Ham's Carlton Cole as cover.

Fabio Capello urges England stars to shun alcohol (Nov 14, 2010 10:22 GMT)
Fabio Capello has warned his England players against indulging in alcohol and urged them to be "careful with their private life" due to the pervasive presence of mobile phones.

Capello calls up Bothroyd in experimental squad (Nov 13, 2010 21:05 GMT)
England manager Fabio Capelllo has named an experimental England squad ahead of Wednesday's friendly with France, handing Jay Bothroyd, Andy Carroll, Chris Smalling and Jordan Henderson their first international call-ups.

England door not closed to David Beckham (Nov 13, 2010 11:12 GMT)
ESPNsoccernet understands Fabio Capello has not yet closed the door on David Beckham's international career and the midfielder could win a recall if he moves to Europe in a loan deal in January.

Hodgson criticises defender Glen Johnson's form (Nov 13, 2010 08:00 GMT)
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson has expressed his disappointment at Glen Johnson's performances for the club this season and told the 26-year-old he is not playing like England's right-back.

Capello turns to youth for friendly with France (Nov 12, 2010 15:32 GMT)
A set of "Fabio's Fledglings" will be called up for England on Saturday evening to take on France.

Dein meets Blatter to revive England 2018 bid (Nov 12, 2010 08:00 GMT)
David Dein has met FIFA president Sepp Blatter to revive England 2018's struggling World Cup bid campaign as the bidding nations announced a who's who of political leaders to attend the highly-anticipated host announcement on December 2.

Sol: Carroll deserves England call (Nov 11, 2010 14:11 GMT)
Sol Campbell says Newcastle team-mate Andy Carroll deserves an England call-up and that despite attracting controversy the striker is a "good lad".

Shearer: Andy Carroll ready for England bow (Nov 10, 2010 14:35 GMT)
Former England captain Alan Shearer is tipping Andy Carroll to follow in his footsteps and successfully make the step up to international level with the Three Lions.

Barcelona defender Abidal earns France reprieve (Nov 10, 2010 14:04 GMT)
France coach Laurent Blanc has recalled Barcelona defender Eric Abidal for next Wednesday's friendly against England at Wembley.

Harris: Beckham's England hopes lie outside MLS (Nov 9, 2010 16:37 GMT)
Harry Harris says David Beckham should return to the Premier League to boost his England chances.

England U21 drawn against Spain U21 in finals (Nov 9, 2010 14:53 GMT)
England have been drawn against Spain, Czech Republic and Ukraine in the group stage for the 2011 UEFA Under-21 Championship finals.

Beckham goes global to save England 2018 bid (Nov 9, 2010 11:57 GMT)
David Beckham will fly around the world in an attempt to rescue England's embattled bid to host the 2018 World Cup.

Darren Bent out of England friendly (Nov 9, 2010 11:18 GMT)
Sunderland striker Darren Bent is out of England's friendly clash with France next week after a scan confirmed he has a grade one hamstring injury.

England 2018 bid 'not even in the running' (Nov 9, 2010 09:43 GMT)
England's chances of landing the 2018 World Cup might be far worse than anyone has imagined with one senior FA figure warning: "It's now between Russian and Spain".

Barton: England need to stop relying on nice guys (Nov 9, 2010 08:52 GMT)
Joey Barton believes Newcastle team-mate Andy Carroll should be in the England squad and has told Fabio Capello to stop trying to pick "goody two-shoes" players.

Chelsea star Lampard slams Wayne Rooney critics (Nov 8, 2010 22:14 GMT)
Frank Lampard has launched a staunch defence of England team-mate Wayne Rooney, blasting critics of the Manchester United star, including those who have labelled the striker "thick" following his recent contract dispute and allegations about his pri

Rooney 'won't be rushed back' for England (Nov 8, 2010 11:52 GMT)
Wayne Rooney urgently needs to regain his best form for club and country as Fabio Capello feels it is wise to 'rest' the under-pressure Manchester United star for the friendly with France.

Carroll set for England call (Nov 8, 2010 08:23 GMT)
Newcastle striker Andy Carroll will get his chance to shine for England in next week's friendly with France, as England boss Fabio Capello has been told by the FA that he pick the in-form striker.

Bolton striker Davies hoping for England recall (Nov 7, 2010 13:18 GMT)
Bolton striker Kevin Davies says it would be "absolutely amazing" if he retained his place in the England squad.

McCarthy backs winger Jarvis for England call-up (Nov 6, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Mick McCarthy has told England manager Fabio Capello that Wolves' in-form winger Matt Jarvis should be given a chance in the friendly against France later this month.

Lampard backs uncle Redknapp for England post (Nov 6, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea and England star Frank Lampard has backed his uncle Harry Redknapp to be the next England boss, saying "for me, it's got to be him".

England boss Capello considering Bothroyd call-up? (Nov 5, 2010 09:27 GMT)
England manager Fabio Capello is considering a call-up for Cardiff's Jay Bothroyd, as he tries to solve the country's striking crisis.

Paul Robinson doesn't regret England decision (Nov 4, 2010 14:53 GMT)
Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper Paul Robinson says he has no regrets about announcing his retirement from international football.

Warnock tips Gibbs to replace Cole for England (Nov 4, 2010 10:26 GMT)
Stephen Warnock is tipping Arsenal's Kieran Gibbs will take over England's left-back role from Ashley Cole in the future, even though that scuppers his own chances of representing his country.

Taylor backs Redknapp as next England boss (Nov 1, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Former England boss Graham Taylor has tipped Harry Redknapp to succeed Fabio Capello after asserting his belief the national team should be run by an Englishman.


English Premier League
Fabianski: Errors have made me a better 'keeper (Nov 30, 2010 16:01 GMT)
Lukasz Fabianski tells Mark Lomas that his high-profile errors have helped make him a stronger goalkeeper.

Reds post positive news on Gerrard and Cole (Nov 30, 2010 15:16 GMT)
Liverpool's head of sports medicine, Dr Peter Brukner, has confirmed Steven Gerrard is likely to face Newcastle a week on Saturday.

Wolves defender Craddock out for eight weeks (Nov 30, 2010 14:56 GMT)
Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has revealed defender Jody Craddock faces up to eight weeks out with hip and thigh injuries.

Wenger has no plans for January signings (Nov 30, 2010 12:59 GMT)
Arsene Wenger says Arsenal have no plans to enter the transfer market in January.

May: Rio and Vidic the new Pally and Bruce (Nov 30, 2010 12:45 GMT)
Former Manchester United defender David May believes that Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand's defensive partnership is as good as that of legendary Old Trafford centre-backs Steve Bruce and Gary Pallister.

Carragher facing three months on sidelines (Nov 30, 2010 11:12 GMT)
Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher is set to be out of action for three months with a shoulder injury.

McLeish: Hleb can't expect to walk into team (Nov 30, 2010 10:24 GMT)
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has revealed Alexander Hleb felt embarrassed by his omission for the victory over Chelsea.

Van Damme to return to Belgium with Liege (Nov 30, 2010 09:14 GMT)
Wolves defender Jelle van Damme is returning to Belgium in a £2.5 million move to Standard Liege.

Drogba rues 'worst run of form' at Chelsea (Nov 30, 2010 08:59 GMT)
Didier Drogba says Chelsea's current form is the worst he has seen during his six-year spell at Stamford Bridge.

Bale and Gyan lead PFA Fan award shortlist (Nov 30, 2010 08:00 GMT)
Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan and Tottenham winger Gareth Bale head a five-man shortlist for the the ESPN Fans PFA Player of the Month award for November.

Konchesky holds hands up after Lennon winner (Nov 29, 2010 16:19 GMT)
Liverpool defender Paul Konchesky has accepted full responsibility for Sunday's 2-1 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur after struggling to shackle speedy winger Aaron Lennon.

Wenger: Arsenal more important than me (Nov 29, 2010 10:55 GMT)
Arsene Wenger admits the day he stops caring about being successful is when he will quit football and insists he is driven on by a desire to bring more success to Arsenal after five years without winning a trophy.

Spurs star Van der Vaart out for a month? (Nov 29, 2010 08:42 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rafael van der Vaart could be set for a month on the sidelines after he tore his hamstring muscle against Liverpool.

West Ham's Grant welcomes fresh input (Nov 29, 2010 08:07 GMT)
Under-fire West Ham manager Avram Grant feels he now has all the necessary tools at his disposal to generate results as he looks to turn around the club's recent poor form.

Chelsea boss Ancelotti shrugs off future talk (Nov 29, 2010 08:00 GMT)
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti says that he would be the last to know if the club plan to replace him with Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola, as he shrugged off talk over his future.

Team of the Week: November 28, 2010 (Nov 28, 2010 20:48 GMT)
Manchester United's Dimitar Berbatov is the first name on our Team of the Week list, but who else is in?

Hodgson rues Carragher injury after defeat (Nov 28, 2010 20:11 GMT)
Roy Hodgson was left reeling after Liverpool suffered a dramatic late 2-1 defeat at Tottenham as well as losing Jamie Carragher to injury.

Drogba starts Chelsea's wheels turning (Nov 28, 2010 17:59 GMT)
Richard Jolly was at St James' Park to watch Chelsea show some signs of improvement.

Ancelotti eagerly awaits Terry and Lampard returns (Nov 28, 2010 17:33 GMT)
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti hopes to have key duo John Terry and Frank Lampard back in action next week to kickstart the champions' faltering title hopes.

Campbell happy with Blues draw (Nov 28, 2010 16:32 GMT)
Newcastle defender Sol Campbell was delighted to mark his first Premier League start for Newcastle with a battling draw against champions Chelsea.

Holloway wants chance to quiz Mourinho (Nov 28, 2010 14:37 GMT)
Blackpool manager Ian Holloway admits he would love to learn from Jose Mourinho but only after the Real Madrid manager offers him tickets for Monday's 'Clasico'.

Premier Showdown - Nov 27-28 (Nov 28, 2010 12:00 GMT)
Premier Showdown is back for another season - do you want to take on Dale Johnson and Tommy Smyth in our predictions game?

Allardyce apologises for Rovers thrashing (Nov 28, 2010 11:21 GMT)
Sam Allardyce has apologised to the travelling Blackburn supporters who endured a torrid afternoon watching their side receive a 7-1 hammering by Manchester United on Saturday.

Mikel: Chelsea's poor form down to absent stars (Nov 28, 2010 11:00 GMT)
Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel believes injuries to key players have cost his side dearly in recent weeks, as the Blues look to end their poor run of results in the league against Newcastle on Sunday.

Newcastle v Chelsea survives cold snap (Nov 28, 2010 10:33 GMT)
Chelsea's clash with Newcastle United will go ahead as planned despite severe weather in the north east of England appearing to put the contest in jeopardy on Sunday morning, with match referee Andre Marriner giving his approval for the game to conti

Grant would welcome Di Canio presence (Nov 27, 2010 20:05 GMT)
Avram Grant feels his West Ham team could learn a thing or two from Paolo Di Canio - but maintained there had been no formal contact regarding the possibility of bringing the striker back to Upton Park in a coaching role.

Pulis aims dig at Mancini after late draw (Nov 27, 2010 20:02 GMT)
Stoke midfielder Matthew Etherington spoiled Roberto Mancini's birthday celebrations with a stoppage-time equaliser against Manchester City at the Britannia Stadium.

Cultural exchange at the Potteries (Nov 27, 2010 18:41 GMT)
Richard Jolly was at the Britannia as Manchester City struggled to get to grips with Stoke.

Berbatov stunned after five goals (Nov 27, 2010 18:21 GMT)
Dimitar Berbatov declared himself stunned after hitting a sensational five goals as Manchester United destroyed Blackburn 7-1 at Old Trafford.

Premier League: Record-breaking day (Nov 27, 2010 17:14 GMT)
A round-up of Saturday's Premier League games.

Palmer: Arsenal paper over the cracks (Nov 27, 2010 16:34 GMT)
Kevin Palmer was at Aston Villa to see troubled Arsenal cling on for a much-needed victory.

Mourinho launches new attack on Wenger (Nov 27, 2010 13:45 GMT)
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has launched a scathing attack on Arsene Wenger in response to the Arsenal manager's recent crticism of the Merengues conduct in the Champions League this week.

MatchDay LIVE: Latest updates and chat (Nov 27, 2010 12:44 GMT)
MatchDay LIVE - November 27

Arnesen resigns as Chelsea sporting director (Nov 27, 2010 11:13 GMT)
Chelsea sporting director Frank Arnesen has resigned from his position ''effective at the end of this season'', the club have announced.

No pressure from Roman (Nov 27, 2010 09:46 GMT)
Carlo Ancelotti insists he is under no pressure from Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, depsite the fact that his side have lost three of their last four Premier League games.

Hodgson: Reds' squad "stronger than I realised" (Nov 27, 2010 09:39 GMT)
Roy Hodgson has revealed he does not intend to sell one player in the January transfer window, claiming his Liverpool squad is "stronger than I realised".

Spurs boss Redknapp takes swipe at Comolli (Nov 27, 2010 09:25 GMT)
Harry Redknapp has laughed off Damien Comolli's claims he is partly responsible for Tottenham's recent successes.

Everton's Moyes keen on David Beckham loan (Nov 27, 2010 09:04 GMT)
Everton manager David Moyes claims that signing David Beckham from L.A.Galaxy would be of interest to him, if the chance came up.

Manchester Utd confirm purchase of Lindegaard (Nov 27, 2010 08:00 GMT)
Manchester United have confirmed that Denmark international Anders Lindegaard will boost their goalkeeping ranks at the start of January.

Man Utd announce deal with Epson (Nov 26, 2010 19:48 GMT)
Manchester United have announced a seven-figure sponsorship deal with leading computer accessory manufacturer Epson.

Fletcher out injured but should face title rivals (Nov 26, 2010 13:08 GMT)
Darren Fletcher has been ruled out of Manchester United's fixture against Blackburn on Saturday but it is expected the midfielder will be fine to face Arsenal and Chelsea in December.

Grant set to drop Cole after Anfield outburst (Nov 26, 2010 12:02 GMT)
Avram Grant is considering axing England striker Carlton Cole for the Hammers' must-win match with Wigan after a behind-the-scenes bust-up, according to ESPNsoccernet sources.

Defoe aiming high (Nov 26, 2010 10:52 GMT)
Jermain Defoe has set himself lofty goalscoring targets at Tottenham Hotspur and the striker believes the club's ambitions are also continuing to grow.

'Tired' Carlos Tevez thinking of quitting football (Nov 26, 2010 10:22 GMT)
Carlos Tevez says he will only continue his career in Europe for "three or four years" as he has grown tired of the money swamping professional football.

Raynor: Balotelli's hot tub and The Cannibal of Ajax (Nov 26, 2010 08:48 GMT)
This week in Off The Ball, 'The Cannibal of Ajax' and Balotelli's £5,000, neon-lit hot tub.

Houllier: Robert Pires ready to face Gunners (Nov 26, 2010 08:39 GMT)
Gerard Houllier insists Robert Pires is ready to face his old club as Aston Villa prepare for the visit of Arsenal on Saturday lunchtime.

Wenger plays down Fabregas fears (Nov 26, 2010 08:02 GMT)
Arsene Wenger does not fear that persistent hamstring problems will impact on the career of Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas, despite expressing concern over the player's condition.

Jose Reina warns Liverpool over possible exits (Nov 26, 2010 08:00 GMT)
Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina has told ESPNsoccernet that the club must improve their league position if they are to retain their best players for next season.

Rooney says sorry to Utd fans (Nov 26, 2010 08:00 GMT)
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has finally apologised to the club's fans following the week-long contract saga last month.

Downing wants five new signings at Villa (Nov 26, 2010 08:00 GMT)
Stewart Downing believes new Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier needs to bring in up to five new players during the January transfer window.

Johnson surprised by rapid Liverpool ascent (Nov 26, 2010 08:00 GMT)
Liverpool defender Glen Johnson admits he is shocked at how quickly the Reds have been able to climb up the Premier League table, after Saturday's 3-0 victory over West Ham propelled them to within three points of fifth-placed Bolton and six of fourt

Arsenal send Ramsey on loan to Forest (Nov 26, 2010 07:59 GMT)
Aaron Ramsey will complete his long-awaited comeback from a broken leg with a loan spell at Nottingham Forest.

Blackpool dealt blow as Harewood sidelined (Nov 25, 2010 14:55 GMT)
Blackpool have been struck by the news that Marlon Harewood will be sidelined for up to six weeks due to a hamstring injury.

Boris Johnson gives go-ahead to Spurs stadium (Nov 25, 2010 14:35 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur's plans to redevelop White Hart Lane have been approved by London Mayor Boris Johnson. He could have overturned a decision from Haringey Council to allow Spurs planning permission to construct a new 56,000-seater stadium.

Wigan's Kirkland seals one-month Leicester loan (Nov 25, 2010 13:00 GMT)
Wigan's out-of-favour goalkeeper Chris Kirkland has joined hometown club Leicester on a one-month emergency loan.

Sunderland defender Turner out for months (Nov 25, 2010 12:41 GMT)
Sunderland have revealed defender Michael Turner could be out for months after damaging knee ligaments in the 2-2 draw against Everton.

Liverpool confirm Tom Werner as new chairman (Nov 25, 2010 12:21 GMT)
Liverpool have announced their new chairman will be Tom Werner, who holds a similar position with club owners New England Sports Ventures.

Bramble to miss six weeks (Nov 25, 2010 11:48 GMT)
Sunderland will be without defender Titus Bramble for the rest of 2010 as he is set to undergo surgery on a knee injury.

Pulis: Stoke set to begin Pennant talks (Nov 25, 2010 11:43 GMT)
Stoke boss Tony Pulis has indicated talks are to get under way between the club and Jermaine Pennant about making the winger's loan move from Real Zaragoza permanent in January.

Cesc out for a fortnight, Eboue at least a month (Nov 25, 2010 11:29 GMT)
Arsenal have received some mixed news on the injury front, with captain Cesc Fabregas ruled out for a fortnight and Emmanuel Eboue facing at least a month on the sidelines.

Lee agrees Bolton contract extension (Nov 25, 2010 10:58 GMT)
Bolton winger Lee Chung-Yong has committed his long-term future to the club by signing a contract extension that will keep him at the Reebok Stadium until 2013.

Williamson banned for three matches by FA (Nov 25, 2010 07:59 GMT)
Newcastle defender Michael Williamson has been handed a three-match ban for violent conduct during Saturday's match against Bolton.

Downes in as Hammers defensive coach (Nov 24, 2010 17:33 GMT)
Wally Downes has taken up a position as West Ham's defensive coach.

Cole blasts Grant tactics (Nov 24, 2010 12:30 GMT)
West Ham striker Carlton Cole has launched a scathing attack on his manager, Avram Grant, questioning the Israeli's tactics as the Hammers continue to prop up the Premier League table.

Mancini rules out Ade exit, Rovers eye Roque (Nov 24, 2010 12:29 GMT)
David Platt has admitted Manchester City have left the door ajar for Emmanuel Adebayor to leave the club in the January transfer window.

Platt admits Adebayor may be sold by City (Nov 24, 2010 11:43 GMT)
David Platt has admitted Manchester City have left the door ajar for Emmanuel Adebayor to leave the club in the January transfer window.

Grateful Drogba pays tribute to Shevchenko (Nov 24, 2010 10:41 GMT)
Didier Drogba has claimed that £30.9 million Chelsea flop Andrei Shevchenko helped him become the striker he is today.

Bale will keep his feet on the ground (Nov 24, 2010 10:20 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale insists he will not get carried away after a whirlwind 2010 which has seen him transformed from a misfit to one of the hottest properties in the European game.

Berbatov's agent denies Man United exit talk (Nov 24, 2010 09:38 GMT)
Dimitar Berbatov's agent has rubbished stories that the striker could be set to leave Manchester United in the January transfer window.

Petrovic slams Premier League as 'crap' (Nov 24, 2010 09:31 GMT)
Former West Ham assistant boss Zeljko Petrovic has hit out at the Premier League after he was sacked by the club on Tuesday, claiming that the English top flight is ''c***p''.

Romantic Spurs short of solidity (Nov 24, 2010 09:15 GMT)
Norman Hubbard casts aspersions on Tottenham's Premier League title credentials.

Redknapp: Defoe to be next Greaves? (Nov 24, 2010 09:13 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp has called on Jermain Defoe to be a Spurs legend in the mould of Jimmy Greaves.

Williamson denies FA charge (Nov 24, 2010 07:59 GMT)
Newcastle defender Mike Williamson has denied a Football Association charge of violent conduct against Bolton striker Johan Elmander.

Ramsey makes return for Arsenal reserves (Nov 23, 2010 18:20 GMT)
Aaron Ramsey made his long awaited Arsenal return on Tuesday, playing 45 minutes for the reserves against Wolves.

Ferguson: Lindegaard deal close (Nov 23, 2010 17:53 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed Manchester United expect to sign Danish goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard within "the next two or three weeks''.

Fit again Rooney committed to Man United (Nov 23, 2010 17:13 GMT)
Wayne Rooney insists his long-term future is with Manchester United and is eager to put his controversial contract wrangle behind him.

Adam wins bonus battle (Nov 23, 2010 14:34 GMT)
Blackpool midfielder Charlie Adam has won his battle with the club over an unpaid bonus, the Premier League has announced.

City deny Adebayor is set for Juventus move (Nov 23, 2010 12:40 GMT)
Manchester City have denied Emmanuel Adebayor's claims they have "reached an agreement with Juventus" for a loan deal to be completed in the January transfer window.

Lomas in contention for Hammers coaching role (Nov 23, 2010 11:13 GMT)
Former West Ham skipper Steve Lomas is "one of a number" of names being considered as a new coach to aid under-fire boss Avram Grant, but the Hammers owners are worried about bringing in club legend Paolo di Canio because of his lack of coaching expe

Ask Norman: Prolific defenders, costly own goals (Nov 23, 2010 10:59 GMT)
Soccernet's resident anorak, Norman Hubbard, answers your questions about the world of football.

Black: We could struggle to keep Welbeck (Nov 23, 2010 10:52 GMT)
Sunderland assistant manager Eric Black feels the club could struggle to hold onto on-loan Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck.

Ancelotti happy just to coach (Nov 23, 2010 09:43 GMT)
Carlo Ancelotti has laughed off suggestions he would prefer to exert the sort of power that Sir Alex Ferguson does at Manchester United, with the Italian insisting he is happy just to coach the team.

Silva: Tevez is one of the best I've played with (Nov 23, 2010 09:29 GMT)
Manchester City's David Silva feels Carlos Tevez deserves comparison with Spain and Barcelona striker David Villa.

Kompany: City have to keep it up (Nov 23, 2010 09:12 GMT)
Vincent Kompany says Manchester City have shown they are capable of competing with Chelsea at the top of the table but they have to show total commitment in every game.

Mancini: Balotelli can be best Italian player (Nov 23, 2010 08:47 GMT)
Roberto Mancini feels Inter may have made a mistake in parting with Mario Balotelli as he tipped the Manchester City forward to become "the best Italian player there is".

Premier Showdown - Nov 20-22 (Nov 22, 2010 20:19 GMT)
Premier Showdown is back for another season - do you want to take on Dale Johnson and Tommy Smyth in our predictions game?

Williamson charged by FA over incident (Nov 22, 2010 18:25 GMT)
Newcastle defender Mike Williamson has been charged with violent conduct following an off-the-ball challenge on Bolton striker Johan Elmander.

Bolton to open talks with striker Elmander (Nov 22, 2010 18:18 GMT)
Bolton Wanderers chairman Phil Gartside is to open contract talks with Johan Elmander and has insisted there is no pressure to cash in on the striker.

Wenger will 'give every drop of blood' (Nov 22, 2010 17:50 GMT)
Arsene Wenger says there is a mental weakness about the current Arsenal side but insists he will "give every drop of blood" to turn the team into winners.

Wolves captain Henry out for two months (Nov 22, 2010 16:23 GMT)
Wolves captain Karl Henry is set to miss the next two months with a knee injury.

Di Canio emerges as West Ham candidate (Nov 22, 2010 15:42 GMT)
West Ham legend Paolo Di Canio will return to Upton Park for the visit of Wigan Athletic on Saturday - just at the time the club's fans are calling for their icon to return to rescue the team from the bottom of the Premier League.

Ancelotti denies quit reports (Nov 22, 2010 13:45 GMT)
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has joined his club in moving to quash rumours that he is considering his Stamford Bridge future, after it was reported that he consulted the League Managers' Association on Sunday over his position.

Bruce says Europe is within Sunderland's sights (Nov 22, 2010 12:23 GMT)
Ahead of Monday night's Premier League tie between Sunderland and Everton, Black Cats boss Steve Bruce has admitted that he is dreaming of a place in Europe this season.

Caldwell: United supporters influenced referee (Nov 22, 2010 12:16 GMT)
Wigan defender Steven Caldwell felt referee Martin Atkinson's crucial decisions were influenced by the huge Old Trafford crowd in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Manchester United.

The Fifth Official: Enigmatic Berbatov (Nov 22, 2010 11:16 GMT)
This week, The Fifth Official takes aim at five-goal hero Dimitar Berbatov and amorous Frenchman Robert Pires.

The Fifth Official: Madams and porn magnates (Nov 22, 2010 10:54 GMT)
This week, The Fifth Official takes aim at Wayne Rooney, Prince William and the bongo brothers.

FA to investigate Williamson challenge on striker (Nov 22, 2010 10:46 GMT)
Newcastle United defender Mike Williamson finds himself under scrutiny from the Football Association following his challenge on Bolton's Johan Elmander at the weekend.

Blackpool confident of permanent Varney deal (Nov 22, 2010 09:49 GMT)
Blackpool manager Ian Holloway says that Blackpool are determined to sign on-loan Derby County striker Luke Varney on a permanent deal in the January transfer window.

Moyes: Victory on Monday could reignite season (Nov 22, 2010 08:37 GMT)
Everton boss David Moyes is hoping a win at Sunderland on Monday will help reignite the Toffees' season after seeing his side slip to 16th in the league having failed to win their past three games.

Gallas backed to keep Tottenham armband (Nov 22, 2010 08:00 GMT)
William Gallas is set to hold on to the Tottenham captaincy after impressing his manager and team-mates in Saturday's stunning come-from-behind 3-2 win at Arsenal.

'Proud' Mourinho inducted into LMA Hall of Fame (Nov 22, 2010 08:00 GMT)
Jose Mourinho was inducted into the League Managers Association's Hall of Fame on Sunday, claiming his time in England was "the best time of my career so far".

Chelsea reject Ancelotti resignation reports (Nov 22, 2010 08:00 GMT)
Chelsea have dismissed rumours of Carlo Ancelotti quitting the club as "absolute nonsense" after it was claimed that the Italian manager tendered his resignation and saw it rejected by the board.

Team of the Week: November 21, 2010 (Nov 21, 2010 20:07 GMT)
Bolton's Johan Elmander secured his place in our Team of the Week but who else makes the line-up?

Evra sets his sights on the Premier League (Nov 21, 2010 15:42 GMT)
Patrice Evra believes Manchester United can punish their rivals for their recent defeats and take the Premier League title.

Wenger calls for Arsenal team to show maturity (Nov 21, 2010 14:37 GMT)
Arsene Wenger knows Arsenal will finish the season empty handed if they continue to falter when it matters most.

Ancelotti won't panic despite double defeat (Nov 21, 2010 13:56 GMT)
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti will not press the panic button despite successive defeats against Sunderland and Birmingham that has allowed the chasing pack to catch the Premier League leaders.

Pires named on Villa bench (Nov 21, 2010 13:15 GMT)
Aston Villa new boy Robert Pires, who signed a six-month deal with the club earlier this week, has been named on the bench for the Premier League clash with Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park.

Grant given three games to save job (Nov 21, 2010 12:22 GMT)
Under-pressure West Ham United manager Avram Grant has just three games left to prove to the board that he is the right man for the job.

Kolo Toure slams Manchester City slackers (Nov 21, 2010 11:09 GMT)
Manchester City defender Kolo Toure claims a number of his highly-paid teammates don't deserve their place in the team because they don't work hard enough.

Redknapp and Wenger admit Spurs can win title (Nov 21, 2010 10:10 GMT)
Harry Redknapp and Arsene Wenger both admitted Tottenham could win the Premier League after the White Hart Lane club came from two down to beat Arsenal 3-2 on Saturday.

Woeful Hammers provide no test (Nov 20, 2010 20:47 GMT)
Richard Jolly watched on as Liverpool enjoyed an easy ride against bottom side West Ham.

Premier League: Chelsea slip up, Spurs win (Nov 20, 2010 17:14 GMT)
A round-up of Saturday's Premier League games.

Historic Spurs win a sign of the future? (Nov 20, 2010 16:59 GMT)
Kevin Palmer saw Tottenham Hotspur mount a thrilling recovery to sink Arsenal.

EX-Gunner captain Gallas skippers Spurs in derby (Nov 20, 2010 12:23 GMT)
EX-Gunner Gallas starts for Spurs

Hughes: Man City would be better under me (Nov 20, 2010 12:08 GMT)
Mark Hughes claims he advanced Manchester City much more than Roberto Mancini has managed had the club not decided to sack him last season.

Liverpool boss Hodgson denies Johnson rift talk (Nov 20, 2010 10:59 GMT)
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson has insisted there is no rift between himself and right back Glen Johnson.

MatchDay LIVE: Latest updates and chat (Nov 20, 2010 10:27 GMT)
MatchDay LIVE - November 20

Ray Wilkins taking legal advice over Chelsea exit (Nov 20, 2010 09:16 GMT)
Ray Wilkins is taking legal advice following his departure from Chelsea, he said in a statement released by the League Managers Association.

Ancelotti: Emenalo will not work with Chelsea team (Nov 20, 2010 08:27 GMT)
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has revealed he had no input in Michael Emenalo's promotion to assistant first-team coach, and he does not want the Nigerian to actually work with the team.

Levy calls for public funding for new Spurs stadium (Nov 20, 2010 08:00 GMT)
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has launched a stern defence of the club's plans to relocate and criticised the lack of public funding attached to their proposed new stadium.

Arsenal boss Wenger wary of Gareth Bale talent (Nov 20, 2010 08:00 GMT)
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is targeting the in-form of Gareth Bale during the North London derby, but claims that the Gunners will not focus their efforts soley on the Welshman.

Mancini ambitious ahead of City's Hughes reunion (Nov 20, 2010 08:00 GMT)
Roberto Mancini is convinced he will have a Champions League place and a trophy at the end of the season to prove he has changed Manchester City's fortunes for the better.

Hodgson bemoans Gerrard absence (Nov 19, 2010 16:30 GMT)
Angry Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson has admitted it will be tough for his side to cope without injured captain Steven Gerrard, but backed his players to help the club "survive" in his absence.

Arsenal's Wilshere cautioned for common assault (Nov 19, 2010 15:55 GMT)
Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere has received a caution for common assault following a street brawl.

Redknapp and Wenger urge Gallas respect (Nov 19, 2010 15:41 GMT)
Tottenham defender William Gallas can surely expect a hostile reception when he returns to his old stomping ground on Saturday, but the Frenchman's current manager Harry Redknapp and former boss Arsene Wenger have asked fans not to round on the ex-Gu

Redknapp: Niko Kranjcar can leave (Nov 19, 2010 15:17 GMT)
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp will not stand in Niko Kranjcar's way if he wants to leave the club.

Villa youngster Barry Bannan earns new contract (Nov 19, 2010 14:24 GMT)
Scotland's newest international Barry Bannan has committed his future to Aston Villa by signing a new three-and-a-half year contract at the Premier League club.

Alex to start for Chelsea, Terry to return soon (Nov 19, 2010 13:55 GMT)
Chelsea have announced that Alex will delay surgery on his knee to feature against Birmingham on Saturday, while John Terry could be available for Tuesday's Champions League game against MSK Zilina.

Venky's completes takeover of Blackburn Rovers (Nov 19, 2010 13:12 GMT)
Blackburn Rovers have confirmed Venky's has completed its takeover of the club.

Adam Johnson vows to remain at City long-term (Nov 19, 2010 12:19 GMT)
Adam Johnson has insisted he plans to remain at Manchester City long-term after having said he would consider his future.

Blackburn boss Allardyce confident over takeover (Nov 19, 2010 11:51 GMT)
Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce expects Indian company Venky's to complete their takeover of the club in the very near future.

Rooney in line for United return against Wigan (Nov 19, 2010 11:09 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has said that Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney "may be on the bench'' for Saturday's Premier League match against Wigan.

Lindegaard close to Manchester United medical (Nov 19, 2010 11:07 GMT)
Aalesunds goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard is having a medical at Manchester United.

Spurs star Defoe back to face Arsenal (Nov 19, 2010 10:52 GMT)
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has confirmed Jermain Defoe will be in the squad to face Arsenal on Saturday.

Roy needs results to turn Reds around (Nov 19, 2010 10:28 GMT)
Kevin Keegan believes Roy Hodgson needs results to win over Liverpool fans.

Raynor: Ibrahimovic kung-fu and the Barca asylum (Nov 19, 2010 09:59 GMT)
This week in Off The Ball, Johan Cruyff and Pep Guardiola play cards in a mental asylum.

Change of focus giving McLeish the Blues (Nov 19, 2010 09:55 GMT)
Phil Shaw explores the reasons for Birmingham's struggles under Alex McLeish this season.

West Ham's Parker set to miss Liverpool trip (Nov 19, 2010 09:51 GMT)
Scott Parker has a chest infection and has only a small chance of playing at Anfield.

Schmeichel: Lindegaard not up to standard (Nov 19, 2010 09:01 GMT)
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel believes compatriot Anders Lindegaard lacks the quality required to play for the club.

Edin Dzeko linked as City plan clear-out (Nov 19, 2010 08:29 GMT)
Manchester City have alerted football's top agents that they are willing to write off close to £100 million worth of players in the January transfer window.

Sunderland striker Bent targets Everton return (Nov 18, 2010 23:38 GMT)
Sunderland's top-scorer Darren Bent is optimistic about his chances of returning in time for Monday's Premier League clash with Everton at the Stadium of Light.

PFA want "zero tolerance" policy on betting (Nov 18, 2010 23:30 GMT)
Professional Footballers' Association chief Gordon Taylor has revealed that the union are adopting an unexpected "zero tolerance" policy on betting within the sport.

Chelsea scout Emenalo handed assistant post (Nov 18, 2010 17:31 GMT)
Chelsea have appointed Michael Emenalo to the position of assistant first team coach, the club have announced.

Aston Villa sign Pires until end of season (Nov 18, 2010 16:50 GMT)
Aston Villa have signed former France international Robert Pires until the end of the Premier League season.

Aalesunds 'keeper Lindegaard set to join United (Nov 18, 2010 16:00 GMT)
Manchester United are expected to complete the signing of Aalesunds goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard in the coming days.

Van Persie wanted Arsenal to sign Van der Vaart (Nov 18, 2010 15:45 GMT)
Robin van Persie has revealed he urged Arsene Wenger to bring Rafael van der Vaart to Arsenal prior to his move to arch-rivals Tottenham.

Donovan set to decide on Premier League return (Nov 18, 2010 15:26 GMT)
Landon Donovan has revealed he will decide on a possible return to the English Premier League "in the next few weeks".

Blackpool goalkeeper Gilks out for two months (Nov 18, 2010 14:42 GMT)
Blackpool have been hit by a major injury blow after scans revealed Matt Gilks will be sidelined for at least two months by a knee injury.

Poulsen promises to prove himself at Liverpool (Nov 18, 2010 14:12 GMT)
Liverpool midfielder Christian Poulsen is determined to prove that the £4.5 million Roy Hodgson spent on bringing him to Anfield from Juventus was not a waste of money.

Subotic agent plays down Premier League link (Nov 18, 2010 13:37 GMT)
Highly-rated Borussia Dortmund defender Neven Subotic will not be leaving for the Premier League in January, according to his agent Steve Kelly. "Neven is happy at Dortmund and he is focused on helping them to stay at the top of the Bundesliga," Kell

Bannan: O'Neill would not have given me a chance (Nov 18, 2010 13:00 GMT)
Aston Villa starlet Barry Bannan has revealed he was left "disheartened" under former manager Martin O'Neill.

Barrera: Hammers ready to end Anfield hoodoo (Nov 18, 2010 12:46 GMT)
Mexico winger Pablo Barrera believes West Ham "have a great chance'' to drag themselves off the foot of the Premier League with victory at Liverpool.

Schmeichel: Pep has credentials to replace Fergie (Nov 18, 2010 12:22 GMT)
Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel feels that Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola is the ideal man to replace Sir Alex Ferguson when the Old Trafford supremo eventually retires.

Rosicky expects Bendtner to stay at Arsenal (Nov 18, 2010 11:29 GMT)
Tomas Rosicky expects Nicklas Bendtner to remain at Arsenal despite indications he is struggling with his lack of first-team football.

Delph on track to make Villa return in January (Nov 18, 2010 11:02 GMT)
Aston Villa midfielder Fabian Delph is on target to make his return from a cruciate ligament injury in January, according to Villa assistant manager Gary McAllister.

Balotelli committed to Manchester City 'until June' (Nov 18, 2010 10:23 GMT)
Mario Balotelli has only committed his future to Manchester City until June amid speculation he could join AC Milan.

Fergie: Modern players are 'fragile human beings' (Nov 18, 2010 08:27 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson believes the football world has changed beyond recognition since his he first took over as Manchester United boss, and claimed that modern players, who "need to be seen with their tattoos and earrings", are "more fragile human being

Chelsea angry over Alex substitute appearance (Nov 17, 2010 20:47 GMT)
Chelsea will seek talks with the Brazilian FA over why centre-back Alex was named as a substitute for Brazil's friendly international against Argentina in Doha.

Sir Alex Ferguson: I'm still too young to retire (Nov 17, 2010 19:29 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson says that he will stay on as Manchester United boss until he is forced out of the game due to ill-health.

Ferguson to run the rule over returning Rooney (Nov 17, 2010 15:00 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will decide on Thursday if Wayne Rooney is fit enough to return to the first team following his reconditioning in the USA.

Pires hopes to make Villa debut against Blackburn (Nov 17, 2010 14:19 GMT)
Former France international Robert Pires hopes to make his debut for Aston Villa in Sunday's Premier League clash with Blackburn Rovers.

Kranjcar edges closer to exit (Nov 17, 2010 12:38 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Niko Kranjcar believes his future lies away from White Hart Lane after being frozen out of manager Harry Redknapp's plans

Newcastle's Ryan Taylor out for ten to 12 weeks (Nov 17, 2010 11:04 GMT)
Newcastle defender Ryan Taylor has been ruled out for up to three months after suffering an ankle injury in training.

Pires pays tribute to Wenger ahead of Villa move (Nov 17, 2010 10:13 GMT)
Robert Pires has thanked his former manager at Arsenal, Arsene Wenger, for making possible his unexpected return to the Premier League with Aston Villa.

Gill: United preparing for Ferguson retirement (Nov 17, 2010 09:49 GMT)
Manchester United chief executive David Gill says the club are laying the foundations for a smooth succession whenever Sir Alex Ferguson retires by investing in young players.

Given hints at January exit due to City frustration (Nov 17, 2010 08:52 GMT)
Shay Given has hinted that he could look to leave Manchester City in January after growing increasingly frustrated with his limited chances at Eastlands.

Bayern hero Beckenbauer backs Bendtner bid (Nov 17, 2010 08:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich legend Franz Beckenbauer says unhappy Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner would be welcome at the Bundesliga club.

Ferdinand slams modern football drinking culture (Nov 17, 2010 08:00 GMT)
England skipper Rio Ferdinand admits there is no room in modern football for players "going out on the lash'' if they want to do themselves justice at the top level of the game.

Van der Vaart hails Redknapp's lack of tactics (Nov 17, 2010 08:00 GMT)
Rafael van der Vaart has praised Harry Redknapp's relaxed style of management, claiming Tottenham's lack of focus on tactics has brought out the best in him.

Chelsea face crisis as Alex joins Terry on sidelines (Nov 16, 2010 17:16 GMT)
Chelsea are facing a defensive crisis with the news centre-back Alex faces up to two months on the sidelines.

West Ham chief Brady backs under-fire Grant (Nov 16, 2010 15:30 GMT)
West Ham vice chairman Karren Brady has insisted Avram Grant has the full backing of the Hammers board and will be handed funds to strengthen the side in January.

Villa confirm Pires will sign (Nov 16, 2010 14:21 GMT)
Aston Villa have confirmed that former Arsenal midfielder Robert Pires will sign for the club on a free transfer later this week.

United quarterly figures reveal reduction in debt (Nov 16, 2010 12:36 GMT)
Manchester United have announced a reduction in the club's debt and an increase in turnover, after revealing their quarterly figures on Tuesday.

Pedersen forgives Barton after personal apology (Nov 16, 2010 12:04 GMT)
Morten Gamst Pedersen has welcomed a personal apology from Joey Barton and insisted he has no problem with the Newcastle midfielder. Joey shows that there is more to him than what came out on the pitch the other day, and I really appreciate it," Pede

Houllier rules out January swoop for Owen (Nov 16, 2010 11:08 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier insists he has no plans to sign Manchester United striker Michael Owen in January and believes the returns of John Carew and Emile Heskey will be enough to boost his side's attacking options.

Arsenal star Nasri optimistic about title chances (Nov 16, 2010 09:29 GMT)
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Johnson may consider Man City exit (Nov 16, 2010 08:52 GMT)
Manchester City winger Adam Johnson has hinted that he may be forced to leave Eastlands in order to find regular first-team football after revealing his frustration at being overlooked by Roberto Mancini.

Henry: No major signings before summer (Nov 16, 2010 08:00 GMT)
Liverpool owner John W Henry has hinted that he is unlikely to splash the cash in the January transfer window, indicating instead that the squad will be rebuilt at the end of the season.

Chelsea skipper Terry could be out for 'months' (Nov 16, 2010 08:00 GMT)
Chelsea's Premier League title defence has received a blow with the admission from captain John Terry that he fears a long-term nerve injury in his leg could sideline him for months.

Glazers to pay off £220 million loan (Nov 16, 2010 08:00 GMT)
The future of the Glazer family's ownership of Manchester United is shrouded in further mystery after it was announced that a £220 million loan they themselves owe as part of their takeover of the club will be paid off on November 22.

Hiddink: Manchester City and Liverpool wanted me (Nov 15, 2010 23:41 GMT)
Former Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink claims he was approached by both Liverpool and Manchester City to take over as manager last summer.

Wolves' Henry sorry for Zamora injury (Nov 15, 2010 21:34 GMT)
Wolves midfielder Karl Henry has attempted to defend himself after coming under intense scrutiny for a series of full-blooded challenges.

Huddlestone out for three months after surgery (Nov 15, 2010 18:22 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Tom Huddlestone is likely to miss the next three months of the season with an ankle injury that has been troubling him for some time.

Comolli outlines Liverpool transfer plans (Nov 15, 2010 17:25 GMT)
New Liverpool director of football strategy Damien Comolli insists that he will be working closely with Roy Hodgson to bring new faces to Anfield in the coming transfer windows and stressed that his position will not undermine the Reds manager.

Balotelli plays down talk of AC Milan switch (Nov 15, 2010 16:43 GMT)
Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has been linked with a move to AC Milan after being spotted with the club's vice-president, Adriano Galliani.

The Fifth Official: Mancini's tactical masterstroke (Nov 15, 2010 11:59 GMT)
The The Fifth Official has Roberto Mancini in his sights this week, questioning the Italian's tactical nous.

Pennant happy to pen permanent Stoke deal (Nov 15, 2010 11:59 GMT)
Stoke City winger Jermaine Pennant would like to remain at the Britannia Stadium on a permanent basis when his loan deal with the club runs out in January.

Platt defends under-fire Man City boss Mancini (Nov 15, 2010 09:52 GMT)
Manchester City assistant-manager David Platt has leapt to the defence of under-pressure boss Roberto Mancini after his team were booed off following another goalless draw at Eastlands.

Villa captain Dunne joins lengthy injury list (Nov 15, 2010 09:21 GMT)
Aston Villa captain Richard Dunne has become the latest player to join the club's lengthy injury list after suffering a reoccurrence of a knee problem.

Ancelotti rounds on underperforming stars (Nov 15, 2010 08:00 GMT)
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti claims that Sunday's 3-0 home defeat to Sunderland is the worst performance since he arrived at the club in May 2009.

Bruce in dreamland as Chelsea are thrashed (Nov 15, 2010 07:59 GMT)
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce praised his side for the way they bounced back from their derby-day debacle with a stunning 3-0 win at Chelsea.

Gunners learning to do the dirty work (Nov 14, 2010 17:47 GMT)
Richard Jolly finds an Arsenal side showing that they know how to win ugly at Goodison Park.

Premier Showdown - Nov 13-14 (Nov 14, 2010 17:23 GMT)
Premier Showdown is back for another season - do you want to take on Dale Johnson and Tommy Smyth in our predictions game?

Man Utd ponder Rooney return against Wigan (Nov 14, 2010 14:37 GMT)
Manchester United will assess the fitness of Wayne Rooney before deciding whether to hand the striker his first appearance in over a month in next weekend's game against Wigan.

Nigeria boss tells Mikel to consider Chelsea exit (Nov 14, 2010 13:26 GMT)
Nigeria's head coach Samson Siasia has accused Chelsea of "destroying" John Obi Mikel's natural game and has told the midfielder he may have to consider leaving Stamford Bridge.

Torres avoids lengthy injury, will link up with Spain (Nov 14, 2010 12:47 GMT)
Liverpool have confirmed that star striker Fernando Torres has sustained an ankle ligament strain but the injury is not sufficiently serious to prevent him linking up with Spain next week.

Hodgson: Dalglish chants do not help Liverpool (Nov 14, 2010 09:59 GMT)
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson was disappointed to hear fans chanting for former boss Kenny Dalglish during Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Stoke and said such singing is unhelpful to the club.

Team of the Week: November 14, 2010 (Nov 14, 2010 08:00 GMT)
Gareth Bale's double secured his place in our Team of the Week but who else makes the line up?

Stoke striker Fuller shares credit with team-mates (Nov 13, 2010 20:21 GMT)
Stoke City striker Ricardo Fuller hailed a great team effort as the Potters made it back-to-back wins after four successive losses to derail Liverpool's own mini-revival at the Britannia Stadium.

Prem League: Liverpool slump, Utd storm back (Nov 13, 2010 17:00 GMT)
Liverpool lacked inspiration and guile as they were bettered in all departments by Stoke, who claimed a hugely deserved 2-0 victory at the Britannia Stadium.

Unconvincing United leave it late (Nov 13, 2010 16:47 GMT)
Kevin Palmer was at Villa Park to witness yet another late show from Manchester United.

Fabregas thankful for lack of supporter backlash (Nov 13, 2010 13:47 GMT)
Cesc Fabregas says he not experienced a single negative reaction from Arsenal supporters despite signalling his desire to leave the club and join Barcelona during the summer.

Moyes: Pienaar will leave on a free transfer (Nov 13, 2010 11:46 GMT)
David Moyes admits he is "resigned" to losing Steven Pienaar on a free transfer at the end of the season, but Everton do hope to convince Phil Jagielka to commit his future to the club.

MatchDay LIVE: Latest updates and chat (Nov 13, 2010 09:50 GMT)
MatchDay LIVE - November 13

Mancini warns Johnson not to believe the hype (Nov 13, 2010 08:00 GMT)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has sought to take Adam Johnson down a notch, telling the young England international he's nowhere near the player he thinks he is and he shouldn't believe the hype the English media has placed around him.

McCarthy: Premier League must fine Blackpool (Nov 13, 2010 08:00 GMT)
Wolves manager Mick McCarthy believes the Premier League will be "toothless'' if they fail to fine Blackpool for making 10 changes for the midweek loss to Aston Villa.

Wenger rejects impatient Bendtner's demands (Nov 13, 2010 08:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has hit back at Nicklas Bendtner's apparent threat to quit Arsenal if he doesn't get more game time, insisting the striker must be patient for his chance in the Gunners' competitive frontline.

Joe Cole and Glen Johnson out for Liverpool (Nov 12, 2010 16:25 GMT)
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson has received mixed news on the injury front ahead of Saturday's trip to Stoke after Joe Cole and Glen Johnson were both ruled out.

City winger Johnson not enjoying substitute role (Nov 12, 2010 16:12 GMT)
Adam Johnson has revealed he finds it difficult to cope with life on the bench at Manchester City.

Agbonlahor signs new long-term deal at Villa (Nov 12, 2010 15:15 GMT)
Gabriel Agbonlahor has signed a new four-and-a-half-year contract at Aston Villa.

United happy with Rooney progress during US stint (Nov 12, 2010 14:56 GMT)
Manchester United assistant manager Mike Phelan says Wayne Rooney has been making good progress during his time in the United States.

McLeish looks to step up Hleb's training regime (Nov 12, 2010 14:31 GMT)
Alex McLeish says Birmingham have to step up Alexander Hleb's training regime if they are to get the best out of the on-loan Barcelona player.

Lampard suffers fresh injury blow in training (Nov 12, 2010 14:18 GMT)
Carlo Ancelotti has revealed Frank Lampard faces another two to three weeks on the sidelines.

Ancelotti respects Wilkins decision (Nov 12, 2010 13:53 GMT)
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti says he respects the decision to dismiss assistant manager Ray Wilkins.

Reina still fully committed to Liverpool (Nov 12, 2010 13:18 GMT)
Pepe Reina has dismissed speculation about his future by insisting he is fully committed to Liverpool.

A brief history of Birmingham City (Nov 12, 2010 13:13 GMT)
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A brief history of Blackpool (Nov 12, 2010 13:13 GMT)
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A brief history of Bolton Wanderers (Nov 12, 2010 13:13 GMT)
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A brief history of Sunderland (Nov 12, 2010 13:13 GMT)
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A brief history of Tottenham Hotspur (Nov 12, 2010 13:13 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur's position as one of the glory teams of British football was cemented in 1961, when they became the first English team to do the Double in 21st century. That was one of two championships the club has won, but they have added 15 majo

A brief history of Blackburn Rovers (Nov 12, 2010 12:02 GMT)
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Reds need to make a statement in January (Nov 12, 2010 11:30 GMT)
Kevin Keegan argues Liverpool need to make a big-name signing when the transfer window opens.

Mancini happy with City progress (Nov 12, 2010 10:49 GMT)
Roberto Mancini has claimed he would be happy if the Premier League finished now despite criticism in recent weeks.

Bolton boss Coyle: No pressure to sell duo (Nov 12, 2010 10:33 GMT)
Bolton manager Owen Coyle insists he is not under pressure to sell Gary Cahill and Johan Elmander in the January transfer window.

Schmeichel backs Reina to succeed at Man Utd (Nov 12, 2010 09:52 GMT)
Former goalkeeping great Peter Schmeichel believes that Liverpool's Pepe Reina would be the perfect choice to replace Edwin van der Sar in goal for Manchester United.

Solskjaer keen to return to manage Man Utd (Nov 12, 2010 09:01 GMT)
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits that he is keen to return to Manchester United as manager, but only once he has gathered the necessary experience.

Raynor: Gazza eyes acting career, pizza named after Cavani (Nov 12, 2010 08:40 GMT)
This week in Off The Ball, Gazza checks into rehab to prepare for an acting career and Napoli name a pizza after Cavani.

Newcastle need to bank on Hughton (Nov 12, 2010 08:40 GMT)
Kevin Palmer talks to Chris Hughton as uncertainty continues to surround the Newcastle manager.

Ian Wright urges son SWP to leave Man City (Nov 12, 2010 08:01 GMT)
Shaun Wright-Phillips has been urged to quit Manchester City in the January transfer window in order to get more playing time, by his father Ian.

Disillusioned Jovanovic set to stay (Nov 12, 2010 08:00 GMT)
Milan Jovanovic admits he is not playing his natural game under Roy Hodgson, but he is prepared to stay at Liverpool.

Redknapp: Van der Vaart needs to get fitter (Nov 12, 2010 08:00 GMT)
Tottenham midfielder Rafael van der Vaart may have scored in all six of his matches at White Hart Lane, but his manager Harry Redknapp believes that he has to get fitter.

Barton apologises but gets three-game suspension (Nov 12, 2010 08:00 GMT)
Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton has admitted a charge of violent conduct and apologised to Morten Gamst Pedersen for the punch that will earn him a three-match ban.

Pavlyuchenko winning fitness battle for Rovers (Nov 12, 2010 07:59 GMT)
Roman Pavlyuchenko expects to be fit for Tottenham's weekend encounter with Blackburn after scans revealed his back injury was nothing more than a muscle spasm.

Gerrard admits Liverpool still have work to do (Nov 12, 2010 07:59 GMT)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has welcomed his side's turnaround in form but warns they are still not "fully around the corner''.

Arsenal goalkeeper Szczesny signs long-term deal (Nov 11, 2010 16:05 GMT)
Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal.

Barton charged by FA over Pedersen incident (Nov 11, 2010 15:35 GMT)
Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton has been charged with violent conduct by the Football Association after allegedly punching Blackburn's Morten Gamst Pedersen.

Holloway: No one can tell me who I can play (Nov 11, 2010 15:32 GMT)
Ian Holloway has warned the Premier League that he will not be dictated to over team selection, in light of his controversial decision to make wholesale changes to his Blackpool side for the trip to Aston Villa.

Mystery over Wilkins departure from Chelsea (Nov 11, 2010 15:07 GMT)
Chelsea assistant manager Ray Wilkins has been left shocked and angry after the Premier League champions chose not to renew his contract and asked him to leave with immediate effect.

A brief history of Wolverhampton Wanderers (Nov 11, 2010 13:13 GMT)
Wolves are a club that struggles to escape the past. No wonder, when it was so glorious. Between 1949 and 1960, under the management of Stan Cullis, Wolves won two FA Cups and all three of their league championships. That period has defined everythin

A brief history of Wigan Athletic (Nov 11, 2010 13:01 GMT)
Sporting tales don't come much more unexpected than that of Wigan Athletic, who had to overcome all manner of obstacles to reach the upper echelons of English football.

Russia's Kerzhakov claims Liverpool interest (Nov 11, 2010 12:45 GMT)
Zenit St Petersburg forward Aleksandr Kerzhakov says Liverpool have conatcted him about a possible move to the Premier League, though the Russia international has yet to respond positively to the Reds' advances because he is happy with life at Zenit.

Premier League to investigate Holloway changes (Nov 11, 2010 12:00 GMT)
The Premier League has confirmed it is investigating Blackpool manager Ian Holloway's decision to make ten changes for Wednesday's 3-2 defeat at Aston Villa.

Bolton chief Gartside wants Premier Lge salary cap (Nov 11, 2010 10:16 GMT)
Bolton chairman Phil Gartside has called for limits on Premier League players' wages and admitted the club may be forced to sell Gary Cahill and Johan Elmander to balance the books.

Fantasy Focus: Squad of the Month (Nov 11, 2010 09:21 GMT)
Dale Johnson picks out the top fantasy performers from October's Premier League fixtures.

Rewind: Audacious Arsenal supplant Spurs (Nov 11, 2010 09:01 GMT)
Tom Adams rewinds to 1919, when Sir Henry Norris took Arsenal into the top flight at Spurs' expense.

Moneyball enters the lexicon of Liverpool (Nov 11, 2010 08:40 GMT)
Norman Hubbard on how Moneyball could soon be a term used by the revolution at Anfield.

Chelsea boss Ancelotti hopeful about Lampard (Nov 11, 2010 08:16 GMT)
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti believes Frank Lampard will finally be ready to return to first-team action aga

Holloway issues Blackpool quit threat over changes (Nov 11, 2010 08:00 GMT)
Blackpool boss Ian Holloway laid down the gauntlet to the Premier League by declaring he will resign if the club are punished for fielding a weakened team against Aston Villa on Wednesday.

United blame City tactics for boring derby (Nov 11, 2010 08:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson pointed the finger at Roberto Mancini's tactics as the reason behind one of the duller Manchester derbies in recent times but the Italian has defended his right to play for a point, adding that his players were fatigued.

Barton faces punishment over Pedersen incident (Nov 11, 2010 08:00 GMT)
Newcastle United mdifielder Joey Barton faces possible punishment from the FA after appearing to punch Morten Gamst Pedersen during Blackburn's 2-1 win at St James Park.

Gridlock at Eastlands in Manchester derby (Nov 11, 2010 00:07 GMT)
Richard Jolly found two sides happy to cancel each other out in the Manchester derby at Eastlands.

Premier Showdown - Nov 9-10 (Nov 10, 2010 22:57 GMT)
Premier Showdown is back for another season - do you want to take on Dale Johnson and Tommy Smyth in our predictions game?

Prem Lge: United held at City, Chelsea extend lead (Nov 10, 2010 22:03 GMT)
City and United had to settle for a point each in the Manchester derby as the game finished goalless at Eastlands.

Bolton Wanderers announce £34.5 million losses (Nov 10, 2010 17:58 GMT)
Bolton Wanderers have announced annual losses of £34.5million for the last financial year.

MatchDay LIVE: Latest updates and chat (Nov 10, 2010 17:24 GMT)
MatchDay LIVE - November 10

Modric: Cattermole tackle was career threatening (Nov 10, 2010 15:30 GMT)
Tottenham playmaker Luka Modric has accused Lee Cattermole of putting his career in jeopardy following the Sunderland captain's latest controversial challenge.

Blanc 'interested' in replacing Ferguson (Nov 10, 2010 10:20 GMT)
France coach Laurent Blanc has admitted he "could be interested" in managing Manchester United when Sir Alex Ferguson retires, but stressed that until that day comes he is fully focused on his job with Les Bleus.

Wenger expecting more Premier League shocks (Nov 10, 2010 08:55 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes this season's Premier League title contenders will continue to drop points because they are no longer able to overwhelm the also-rans.

Ask Norman: Left-footers and big crowds (Nov 10, 2010 08:19 GMT)
Soccernet's resident anorak, Norman Hubbard, answers your questions about the world of football.

Sliding Tottenham facing striker shortage (Nov 10, 2010 08:00 GMT)
Harry Redknapp fears he could be down to one fit striker for Tottenham's clash with Blackburn on Saturday after Roman Pavlyuchenko suffered a back injury in the 1-1 draw with Sunderland.

Ancelotti confident as Chelsea depth tested (Nov 10, 2010 08:00 GMT)
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti believes his squad has the depth of champions as the Blues look to bounce back from Sunday's defeat to Liverpool and get Premier League title defence back on track.

Hodgson: Liverpool still on for top four finish (Nov 10, 2010 08:00 GMT)
Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson has warned not to "write off" his resurgent team's chances of reaching the top four but he won't follow Rafa Benitez's mistake of promising Champions League qualification.

Fergie still fired up for 'fantastic' derby (Nov 10, 2010 08:00 GMT)
Even at 68 years old, Sir Alex Ferguson says he still feels the passion of the Manchester derby as much as ever and insists there's no place he'd rather be than the United dugout on Wednesday night.

David Moyes believes clubs should help referees (Nov 9, 2010 16:59 GMT)
Everton manager David Moyes believes managers and players have a big part to play in helping referees after his Stoke counterpart Tony Pulis suggested a relegation system for match officials.

Arsenal defender Vermaelen suffers injury setback (Nov 9, 2010 16:21 GMT)
Thomas Vermaelen's recovery from a problematic ankle injury has been delayed by a setback in training and Arsene Wenger admits he is unable to put a timescale on the defender's recovery.

De Jong warns Balotelli over conduct (Nov 9, 2010 16:03 GMT)
Nigel de Jong says senior members of the Manchester City side have warned Mario Balotelli to ensure he focuses on performing for the team, and not being drawn into confrontations.

Hodgson unfazed by 'keeper comments (Nov 9, 2010 15:41 GMT)
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson denies he has a problem with goalkeeper Pepe Reina suggesting he will be reassessing his position at Anfield at the end of the season.

Coyle: Moyes would succeed at an elite club (Nov 9, 2010 15:21 GMT)
Bolton manager Owen Coyle believes Everton boss David Moyes would be a worthy successor to Sir Alex Ferguson.

Balotelli, Koscielny fail with appeals (Nov 9, 2010 14:57 GMT)
Manchester City and Mario Balotelli have failed in their bid to get a three-game suspension overturned while Arsenal have been similarly unsuccesful in attempting to get Laurent Koscielny's Sunday dismissal against Newcastle rescinded.

Chat LIVE with Soccernet's Mark Lomas (Nov 9, 2010 14:38 GMT)
Join us at 1500 GMT for a LIVE chat with Mark Lomas.

Tests confirm Drogba has suffered with malaria (Nov 9, 2010 13:50 GMT)
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has revealed Didier Drogba is suffering with malaria.

Solskjaer leaves Manchester United for Molde role (Nov 9, 2010 13:20 GMT)
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has left his position at Manchester United to become manager of Norwegian side Molde.

Mancini: City can show superiority in derby (Nov 9, 2010 13:03 GMT)
Roberto Mancini says Manchester City are simply targeting a Champions League spot this season but believes his side can now assert their superiority over Manchester United.

Chelsea deny rumours over move to Earls Court (Nov 9, 2010 12:39 GMT)
Chelsea have re-iterated their desire to remain at Stamford Bridge despite suggestions they are in talks to leave their 105-year-old home.

Mancini defends Balotelli after West Brom dismissal (Nov 9, 2010 11:38 GMT)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has defended Mario Balotelli after his red card against West Brom.

Ferguson 'counting heads' after Hargreaves blow (Nov 9, 2010 11:11 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson says Manchester United are in the midst of an injury crisis as he confirmed Owen Hargreaves will be sidelined for up to five weeks.

Silva backs Tevez to shine in derby (Nov 9, 2010 09:17 GMT)
Manchester City star David Silva has warned Carlos Tevez is ready to make a big impact in the derby against United on Wednesday.

Houllier and Carew call truce after holding talks (Nov 9, 2010 08:19 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier and striker John Carew appear to have called a truce after their weekend war of words.

Evra: Winning Manchester derby would be 'normal' (Nov 9, 2010 08:00 GMT)
Patrice Evra says it will be "normal" if Manchester United triumph over City in the derby on Wednesday.

Reina hints Liverpool need to invest if he is to stay (Nov 9, 2010 08:00 GMT)
Pepe Reina has rejected rumours he could leave Liverpool in January but suggested he could move on in the summer if the club is not in a position to win trophies.

Kranjcar issues Spurs quit threat (Nov 8, 2010 19:20 GMT)
Tottenham midfielder Niko Kranjcar has confirmed he will leave the club if he continues to find himself on the fringes of the team, though the Croatia international revealed he would prefer to stay at White Hart Lane if possible.

Huddlestone escapes action for Elmander clash (Nov 8, 2010 18:40 GMT)
Tottenham midfielder Tom Huddlestone has escaped any disciplinary action for his apparent stamp on Bolton's Johan Elmander.

Gunners appeal against Koscielny red card (Nov 8, 2010 17:13 GMT)
Arsenal have launched an appeal against the sending-off of central defender Laurent Koscielny, the Football Association has confirmed.

Scholes desperate to deny Man City glory (Nov 8, 2010 15:23 GMT)
Manchester United veteran Paul Scholes has revealed that everyone at the club is desperate to prevent local-rivals Manchester City ending their 34-year trophy drought.

Balotelli out of derby (Nov 8, 2010 14:10 GMT)
Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli will miss the derby match against Manchester United after accepting his red card against West Brom, the Football Association have confirmed.

Fergie: City will spend to victory (Nov 8, 2010 13:40 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes billionaire neighbours Manchester City will simply keep on spending until they win something.

Stoke boss Pulis calls for referee relegation system (Nov 8, 2010 12:14 GMT)
Stoke City manager Tony Pulis has reacted to the "abysmal" decisions that have gone against his side by calling for underperforming match officials to be relegated from top flight duties.

Toure: We're in right frame of mind for derby (Nov 8, 2010 11:18 GMT)
Kolo Toure believes Manchester City will head into Wednesday's derby in the "perfect frame of mind" following the win over West Brom.

Hodgson holds 'no fears' over future of Torres (Nov 8, 2010 11:12 GMT)
Roy Hodgson has declared he has 'no fears' over the future of Fernando Torres, insisting the Spaniard will stay at Liverpool as long as he can see the club moving in the right direction.

Reyes rues mistakes in Madrid derby defeat (Nov 8, 2010 10:58 GMT)
Atletico Madrid winger Jose Antonio Reyes bemoaned his side's defensive errors and what he deemed was a bad referring decision as the Rojiblancos slumped to yet another derby defeat at the hands of Real.

Wolves keeper Hahnemann ponders MLS return (Nov 8, 2010 10:49 GMT)
Wolves goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann has intimated he could finish his career in his native United States, when his current contract expires at the end of this season.

The Fifth Official: This week on Kev and Andy (Nov 8, 2010 10:38 GMT)
The Fifth Official directs his gaze towards, among others, Andy Carroll and Mario Balotelli.

Holloway expecting Adam to leave for top four side (Nov 8, 2010 10:36 GMT)
Blackpool boss Ian Holloway admits he is powerless to stop Charlie Adam leaving the club and moving to one of the top four if the Seasiders are not there themselves this season.

Hughes blasts Young challenge on Salcido (Nov 8, 2010 09:23 GMT)
Fulham manager Mark Hughes expects Carlos Salcido to be a long-term absentee after Aston Villa defender Luke Young went "over the top" in a tackle on the defender.

Houllier to hold talks with "disrespectful" Carew (Nov 8, 2010 08:51 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier issued a rebuke to out-spoken striker John Carew following the 1-1 draw with Fulham on Saturday and will hold talks with the Norwegian this week.

Solskjaer set to quit Man United for Molde job (Nov 8, 2010 08:00 GMT)
Manchester United reserve-team coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could be unveiled as the new manager of Norwegian club Molde later this week.

Hodgson: Match-winner Torres silenced critics (Nov 8, 2010 08:00 GMT)
Roy Hodgson believes Fernando Torres well-and-truly silenced his critics with his match-winning brace against Chelsea while Blues boss Carlo Ancelotti also had high praise for the striker he was heavily linked with in the summer.

Bardsley pens new three-year deal at Sunderland (Nov 7, 2010 21:32 GMT)
Sunderland defender Phil Bardsley has committed his future to the club after signing a new three-and-a-half year contract.

Hodgson admits Agger is facing lengthy lay-off (Nov 7, 2010 21:24 GMT)
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson is resigned to being without centre-back Daniel Agger for the "long-term'' after the defender was ordered to rest a problematic calf injury.

Jolly: The real Fernando Torres stands up (Nov 7, 2010 19:25 GMT)
Richard Jolly was at Anfield as Fernando Torres fired Liverpool to success over Chelsea.

City will appeal Balotelli red, says Mancini (Nov 7, 2010 19:03 GMT)
Roberto Mancini confirmed Manchester City will be appealing against referee Lee Probert's decision to send off match-winner Mario Balotelli in their 2-0 victory over West Brom at the Hawthorns.

Happy Torres wants Reds to keep up revival (Nov 7, 2010 18:50 GMT)
Liverpool striker Fernando Torres insists the Reds must maintain their momentum.

Torres: We must maintain momentum (Nov 7, 2010 18:22 GMT)
Liverpool striker Fernando Torres insists the Reds must maintain their momentum after they beat Chelsea 2-0 at Anfield.

Wenger laments disappointing Arsenal home form (Nov 7, 2010 16:53 GMT)
Arsene Wenger said he had cause for concern after Arsenal were beaten 1-0 at home to Newcastle.

Erratic Arsenal threatening to pass up title hopes (Nov 7, 2010 16:45 GMT)
Adrian Del Monte was at the Emirates as Arsenal's title hopes took another blow with defeat to Newcastle.

Fergie: Anxiety contributed to Hargreaves' injury (Nov 7, 2010 12:09 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson believes a lack of match fitness and feelings of anxiety led Owen Hargreaves to suffer a hamstring injury five minutes into his comeback.

Gutierrez: I prefer Hughton's style to Maradona's (Nov 7, 2010 11:45 GMT)
Jonas Gutierrez says playing for Diego Maradona at the World Cup was "extra special" - but he prefers working under Chris Hughton at Newcastle.

Toshack claims he recommended Bale to Barca (Nov 7, 2010 11:26 GMT)
Former Real Madrid and Wales manager John Toshack has claimed he recommended Gareth Bale to Barcelona prior to his move to Tottenham.

Premier Showdown - Nov 6-7 (Nov 7, 2010 10:53 GMT)
Premier Showdown is back for another season - do you want to take on Dale Johnson and Tommy Smyth in our predictions game?

Tevez: It is possible I could leave Premier League (Nov 7, 2010 10:47 GMT)
Manchester City captain Carlos Tevez is not ruling out the possibility he could leave the Premier League as a result of his homesickness.

Wenger: We will not be complacent against Toon (Nov 7, 2010 10:18 GMT)
Arsene Wenger is convinced Arsenal will show no signs of complacency when they host Newcastle on Sunday.

Gerrard has no regrets over Chelsea snub (Nov 7, 2010 10:00 GMT)
Steven Gerrard insists he has no regrets about snubbing a move to Chelsea and is still hopeful of fulfilling his dreams at Liverpool.

Ancelotti not expecting City to challenge for title (Nov 7, 2010 09:35 GMT)
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti believes Manchester City are unlikely to compete for the title as they have expanded the squad too quickly.

Premier League: Torres revival, Carroll winner (Nov 7, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Fernando Torres made it seven goals in eight appearances against Chelsea as his stunning double gave a resurgent Liverpool a deserved 2-0 victory against the Premier League leaders.

City football administrator tells players to 'wake up' (Nov 6, 2010 21:32 GMT)
Manchester City football administrator Brian Marwood believes the players unhappy about Roberto Mancini's training regime "need to wake up" and start giving their all for the club.

Houllier brands Carew 'stupid' in contract spat (Nov 6, 2010 18:45 GMT)
Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier turned on Norwegian striker John Carew by labelling the player 'stupid' after their 1-1 draw at Fulham.

Relieved Ferguson laments Hargreaves 'disaster' (Nov 6, 2010 18:21 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson labelled Owen Hargreaves latest injury as a "disaster" after Manchester United struck a last-gasp winner to beat Wolves 2-1 ast Old Trafford.

Premier League: Park saves United at death (Nov 6, 2010 17:10 GMT)
Park Ji-sung netted an injury-time winner as Manchester United got out of jail to beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1.

Fellaini in line for early return with Everton (Nov 6, 2010 13:04 GMT)
Everton have been boosted by the news that Marouane Fellaini could return from injury two weeks earlier than anticipated.

MatchDay LIVE: Latest updates and chat (Nov 6, 2010 10:50 GMT)
MatchDay LIVE - November 6

Fulham's Hughes confident over Schwarzer (Nov 6, 2010 10:42 GMT)
Fulham boss Mark Hughes is hopeful that he will able to persuade goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer to snub reported interest from Arsenal in January.

Henry: Unhappy Liverpool players can leave (Nov 6, 2010 10:34 GMT)
Liverpool owner John W Henry concedes no player will be kept at Liverpool against their will - but has expressed his surprise at the relative lack of worth of contracts in English football.

Patrice Evra eyeing up a move to Real Madrid? (Nov 6, 2010 08:54 GMT)
Patrice Evra could be set to leave Manchester United as reports suggest that he is keen to move to Real Madrid if talks over a new contract do not go well.

Hodgson wants more Gerrard magic against Blues (Nov 6, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson is hopeful captain Steven Gerrard has something left in reserve against Chelsea on Sunday after his second-half hat-trick heroics in the Europa League against Napoli.

Ancelotti would like to manage Gerrard one day (Nov 6, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has declared he would like to manage Steven Gerrard one day as he prepares to instead nullify the Liverpool captain in their Premier League clash at Anfield on Sunday.

Walcott hopes to emulate Arsenal legend Henry (Nov 6, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Theo Walcott has revealed he takes inspiration from Thierry Henry and hopes he can follow in the footsteps of the Arsenal legend.

Werner backing 39th game plans (Nov 5, 2010 19:06 GMT)
Liverpool co-owner Tom Werner has revived talk of a controversial 39th Premier League game to be played overseas.

Henry: Reds need depth (Nov 5, 2010 17:54 GMT)
Liverpool's owner John W Henry has revealed manager Roy Hodgson is fully behind the appointment of Damien Comolli as director of football strategy and claims that the club need more strength in depth.

Harry Redknapp calls for focus (Nov 5, 2010 16:28 GMT)
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has urged his players to forget about their memorable win over Inter Milan in the Champions League midweek, and focus on their trip to Bolton on Saturday.

Malouda fit for Liverpool clash, Lampard out (Nov 5, 2010 15:07 GMT)
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Florent Malouda has made a surprise return to fitness, and will be available for selection for Sunday's clash with Liverpool, but Frank Lampard has not made the squad.

West Ham's David Gold banned from St Andrews (Nov 5, 2010 14:57 GMT)
West Ham owner David Gold has been banned from attending Saturday's match with Birmingham over comments he made to the press.

Aston Villa's John Carew sidelined for a month (Nov 5, 2010 14:42 GMT)
Aston Villa will have to make do without John Carew for this weekend's trip to Fulham, as the Norwegian striker has been ruled out for up to a month.

Man City boosted by the return of Carlos Tevez (Nov 5, 2010 11:52 GMT)
Carlos Tevez is back in Manchester and in contention to make his return to Roberto Mancini's side for the visit to West Brom on Sunday.

Rooney travels to United States for ankle rehab (Nov 5, 2010 11:16 GMT)
Manchester United have confirmed they are sending Wayne Rooney to the United States to continue his rehabilitation from an ankle injury.

Raynor: 50ft Rooney to burn on bonfire (Nov 5, 2010 10:53 GMT)
This week in Off The Ball, Wayne Rooney is to be burned on a bonfire and Rafa spouts more wibble.

Platt backs Mancini (Nov 5, 2010 10:03 GMT)
Roberto Mancini will get it right at Manchester City, according to first-team coach David Platt.

West Ham's Gold: Grant's job safe for years (Nov 5, 2010 08:04 GMT)
West Ham co-owner David Gold has said that expects manager Avram Grant to be in the hot-seat at Upton Park for ''years'', even if the club are relegated this season.

Mancini remains defiant (Nov 5, 2010 07:49 GMT)
Roberto Mancini's troubled reign as Manchester City manager took another bad turn on Thursday as they lost 3-1 to Lech Poznan, but the Italian responded by asking: "Why should I worry about being fired?"

West Brom's Olsson out of action for six weeks (Nov 5, 2010 07:13 GMT)
West Brom defender Jonas Olsson is facing up to six weeks out of action with an Achilles injury, as manager Roberto Di Matteo confirmed the club's vice-captain could be sidelined until mid December.

Defender Alex keen to end career at Chelsea (Nov 5, 2010 07:08 GMT)
Chelsea's Brazilian defender Alex has revealed he wants to finish his career at Stamford Bridge after signing a new deal last season to keep him at the club for a further four years.

Redknapp: Bale will stay regardless of success (Nov 5, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Gareth Bale will not want to leave Tottenham even if they are not in the Champions League next season, according to Spurs manager Harry Redknapp.

Kuyt hoping to return in time to face Chelsea (Nov 4, 2010 22:51 GMT)
Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt is pushing to face Chelsea on Sunday after three weeks on the sidelines.

McCarthy bemoans 'weakened team' punishment (Nov 4, 2010 19:22 GMT)
Wolves manager Mick McCarthy has said he will not be fielding a weakened team at Manchester United this year, and is still unhappy about being "singled out" by the Football Association for punishment after doing so last season.

Ian Holloway hopes to keep Gilks and Varney (Nov 4, 2010 15:28 GMT)
Blackpool manager Ian Holloway is determined to retain the services of goalkeeper Matt Gilks. Holloway knows, however, he could be fighting a losing battle with the player out of contract in the summer.

Everton's Rodwell ready for first-team return (Nov 4, 2010 15:17 GMT)
Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell hopes to return to first-team action after enjoying an unexpectedly quick recovery from an ankle injury.

Moratti: Inter won't 'go crazy' to sign Gareth Bale (Nov 4, 2010 14:17 GMT)
Having become the talk of European football with his two brilliant performances against Inter Milan, Gareth Bale says he hopes to emulate the success enjoyed by his compatriot Ryan Giggs.

Chelsea star Malouda misses Liverpool showdown (Nov 4, 2010 13:59 GMT)
Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed in-form forward Florent Malouda will miss Chelsea's Premier League trip to Liverpool on Sunday.

Sunderland striker Healy joins Doncaster on loan (Nov 4, 2010 12:22 GMT)
Northern Ireland's all-time record goalscorer David Healy has moved on loan from Sunderland to Doncaster Rovers. Healy, 31, has not made a single appearance for Sunderland this season.

Tottenham star Jermain Defoe targets early return (Nov 4, 2010 11:24 GMT)
Jermain Defoe is ready to hand Tottenham Hotspur a fitness boost after revealing he could be back at full tilt in training in a fortnight.

Upson could leave in January (Nov 4, 2010 10:07 GMT)
West Ham captain Matthew Upson could be set to leave the club for a small fee in January after negotiations over a new deal stalled.

Bale commited to Spurs (Nov 4, 2010 09:55 GMT)
Having become the talk of European football with his two brilliant performances against Inter Milan, Gareth Bale says he hopes to emulate the success enjoyed by his compatriot Ryan Giggs.

Campbell keen to prove fitness for Arsenal return (Nov 4, 2010 09:11 GMT)
Sol Campbell is hoping to prove his fitness in time for an emotional and sentimental return to Arsenal with Newcastle on Saturday.

Nani: I want to be one of the best in the world (Nov 4, 2010 09:10 GMT)
Manchester United winger Nani says he is driven by the desire to be recognised as one of the greatest players in world football.

Hodgson hails Reds owners (Nov 4, 2010 08:39 GMT)
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson has praised the club's new owners for the "enormous interest" they have taken in the running of the club and their vision for transforming fortunes at Anfield.

Villa blow as Emile Heskey requires knee surgery (Nov 4, 2010 08:03 GMT)
Aston Villa's top scorer Emile Heskey has been ruled out for up to a month after sustaining a medial meniscus tear in his right knee during training.

Wenger 'surprised' by Van Persie's Dutch call-up (Nov 4, 2010 07:44 GMT)
Arsenal and Netherlands could be destined for a club versus country row after injured forward Robin van Persie was included in the country's squad for a friendly against Turkey on November 17.

Roy Hodgson offers olive branch to Benitez (Nov 3, 2010 16:38 GMT)
Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson has offered his apologies to predecessor Rafael Benitez, after the Spaniard hit out at him on Monday.

Ribery urges Schweinsteiger to sign Bayern deal (Nov 3, 2010 16:22 GMT)
Franck Ribery has urged Bastian Schweinsteiger to commit his future to Bayern Munich amid interest from abroad.

Joy for West Brom as Ibanez ban overturned (Nov 3, 2010 15:39 GMT)
West Brom defender Pablo Ibanez has won his appeal against the red card he picked up in Monday's 2-1 defeat to Blackpool.

Liverpool role for director of football Comolli (Nov 3, 2010 14:30 GMT)
Former Tottenham director of football Damien Comolli has joined Liverpool to oversee their recruitment drive.

Balotelli: I want to be the best player in the world (Nov 3, 2010 14:26 GMT)
Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has set his sights on becoming the best player in the world, but accepts he will have to adapt to life in English football first.

Scolari: I felt undermined at Chelsea (Nov 3, 2010 12:10 GMT)
Former Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari has lifted the lid on his ill-fated tenure at Stamford Bridge, revealing that he felt undermined by some of the club's senior players and claiming that he was responsible for improving the performances of sever

Tevez confident of playing in Manchester derby (Nov 3, 2010 09:56 GMT)
Carlos Tevez is confident of returning to fitness in time for the Manchester derby next Wednesday.

Queiroz reunion a case for the defence (Nov 3, 2010 08:26 GMT)
Manchester United could benefit from Carlos Queiroz's sacking by Portugal, says Norman Hubbard.

Something rotten at Eastlands (Nov 3, 2010 08:26 GMT)
Jon Carter places the blame for ructions at Manchester City firmly at Roberto Mancini's feet.

Adebayor: City rows about passion not in-fighting (Nov 3, 2010 08:25 GMT)
Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor believes there is nothing wrong with his team-mates squabbling if it helps the club win every week, and insists his recent on-field row with Vincent Kompany was driven by both players' burning desire to succe

No FA charge for Redknapp over Clattenberg blast (Nov 2, 2010 17:17 GMT)
Harry Redknapp got off with a warning and no formal action for his shock outburst against referee Mark Clattenburg.

Ancelotti not planning January transfer spending (Nov 2, 2010 15:20 GMT)
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has ruled out buying any new players in the January transfer window unless injuries force him to ask owner Roman Abramovich to open his cheque book.

Villa captain Petrov expecting three month lay-off (Nov 2, 2010 13:25 GMT)
Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov has revealed he expects to be out injured for around three months after suffering a partial medial ligament tear in last month's 1-0 defeat at Sunderland.

Cole has Chelsea chance (Nov 2, 2010 12:51 GMT)
Liverpool have confirmed that Joe Cole will be out for two weeks after he sustained a hamstring injury.

Barry: Man City arguments blown out of proportion (Nov 2, 2010 12:41 GMT)
Gareth Barry feels arguments between Manchester City players are being blown out of proportion due to the club's big spending.

West Brom confirm plans to appeal Ibanez red (Nov 2, 2010 12:23 GMT)
West Brom have confirmed they will appeal the red card issued to defender Pablo Ibanez in Monday night's 2-1 defeat at Blackpool.

Ferguson believes modern-day players are 'babies' (Nov 2, 2010 12:10 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson believes Tony Pulis and Mick McCarthy have every right to fire their players up before matches.

Mark Noble out for a month after appendix surgery (Nov 2, 2010 10:25 GMT)
West Ham midfielder Mark Noble has been ruled out for up to a month after undergoing surgery for appendicitis.

Walcott: Rooney worth every penny of new deal (Nov 2, 2010 09:53 GMT)
Arsenal winger Theo Walcott says that Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is worth every penny of his reported £180,000-a-week wage packet.

Sunderland chairman Quinn apologises to fans (Nov 2, 2010 08:28 GMT)
Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn apologised to Sunderland fans after the team's shocking performance in losing the Tyne-Wear derby 5-1 to Newcastle.

Lampard fit for Liverpool (Nov 2, 2010 08:17 GMT)
Frank Lampard is set to boost Chelsea by returning to face Liverpool at the weekend, having missed the club's last 11 matches with a groin injury.

Palmer: Richard Dunne interview (Nov 2, 2010 08:16 GMT)
Kevin Palmer speaks to Villa defender Richard Dunne about his City past and future plans.

Goalkeeper Gomes slams Clattenburg over goal (Nov 2, 2010 07:12 GMT)
Tottenham goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes has slammed referee Mark Clattenburg for allowing Manchester United's controversial second goal against his side on Saturday.

Benitez launches attack on successor Hodgson (Nov 1, 2010 20:39 GMT)
Inter manager Rafael Benitez has launched an attack on Liverpool successor Roy Hodgson.

Barry apologises to Mancini (Nov 1, 2010 20:02 GMT)
Gareth Barry has apologised to Roberto Mancini for partying in Scotland and insists the players are still working hard for the manager.

Nani feels he is 'one of the top players in the world' (Nov 1, 2010 17:16 GMT)
Manchester United winger Nani has boasted that he is "one of the top players in the world".

Redknapp threatens TV boycott if charged by FA (Nov 1, 2010 16:44 GMT)
Harry Redknapp has warned he will refuse to do post-match interviews if he is punished for his remarks on referee Mark Clattenburg.

Chat LIVE with ESPN pundit Robbie Earle (Nov 1, 2010 15:55 GMT)
Join us at 1900 GMT for a LIVE chat with Robbie Earle.

Wilshere signs 'long-term' contract with Arsenal (Nov 1, 2010 15:34 GMT)
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has been rewarded for his remarkable progress with the club this season with a new "long-term" contract at Emirates Stadium.

Shepherd contemplating making Newcastle bid (Nov 1, 2010 15:02 GMT)
Freddy Shepherd is contemplating a bid to buy back Newcastle United and would love to make a comeback as chairman at St James' Park.

Redknapp's comments could lead to FA charge (Nov 1, 2010 14:10 GMT)
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp will be charged by the FA if it can be established that he questioned referee Mark Clattenburg's integrity by suggesting that he "came up with a story" after consulting with his linesman over the controversial Nani go

Premier Showdown - Oct 30-Nov 1 (Nov 1, 2010 12:45 GMT)
Premier Showdown is back for another season - do you want to take on Dale Johnson and Tommy Smyth in our predictions game?

Ferguson reveals reason for Rooney U-turn (Nov 1, 2010 12:22 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that Wayne Rooney's shock contract U-turn came about as a result of the animosity shown towards him by Manchester United fans.

Duerden: Time for Park to seek a central role (Nov 1, 2010 12:00 GMT)
John Duerden suggests that the time may have come for Park Ji-Sung to leave Manchester United.

Bolton striker Klasnic re-bailed in rape probe (Nov 1, 2010 11:57 GMT)
Bolton Wanderers striker Ivan Klasnic was re-bailed on monday over an allegation that he raped a 17-year-old girl.

The Fifth Official: Clattenburg's Halloween horror (Nov 1, 2010 10:52 GMT)
The Fifth Official has Mark Clattenburg in his sights after a Halloween horror show from the referee.

Napoli star Hamsik open to Old Trafford transfer (Nov 1, 2010 10:08 GMT)
Napoli midfielder Marek Hamsik has admitted he would struggle to reject Manchester United if offered the chance to move to Old Trafford.

Villa boss Houllier urges Ireland to work harder (Nov 1, 2010 09:48 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has told Stephen Ireland he must improve his work-rate and ball retention if he is to earn a regular place in the team.

Blackpool play like Arsenal, claims Baggies boss (Nov 1, 2010 08:25 GMT)
West Brom manager Roberto Di Matteo claims Monday nights' opponents Blackpool play a style of football only bettered by Arsenal and Chelsea.

Toure denies Man City player rift with Mancini (Nov 1, 2010 07:54 GMT)
Manchester City captain Kolo Toure has denied there is a rift between the players and Roberto Mancini amid reports the manager has lost control of the dressing room.

Hodgson relieved ahead of meetings with owners (Nov 1, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson has expressed his relief at steering the Reds out of the relegation zone before new owner John W Henry arrives to see the club play at Anfield for the first time.

Redknapp facing FA backlash for ref criticism (Nov 1, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp could be heading for a date with the Football Association's disciplinary panel after his reaction to Manchester United's controversial second goal at Old Trafford on Saturday.


English Championship
Championship: QPR come back to beat Cardiff (Nov 27, 2010 17:32 GMT)
QPR maintained their unbeaten start to the season as they came from behind to defeat fellow Championship promotion hopefuls Cardiff 2-1 at Loftus Road.

Championship: QPR crush Preston to go top (Nov 20, 2010 18:15 GMT)
QPR moved back to the top of the League Championship table with a 3-1 win over bottom club Preston North End at Loftus Road.

Hubbard: Fergie Jnr in the shadow of Sir Alex (Nov 18, 2010 09:12 GMT)
With Preston bottom of the Championship, Norman Hubbard says Darren Ferguson is failing to step out of his father's shadow.

Championship: Cardiff move back to the summit (Nov 13, 2010 17:42 GMT)
Cardiff took over at the top of the Championship thanks to a 4-2 win at Scunthorpe as previous leaders QPR were held to a goalless draw at Nottingham Forest.

Championship: Bothroyd goal saves Cardiff (Nov 11, 2010 08:00 GMT)
Jay Bothroyd's controversial equaliser rescued a 1-1 draw for Cardiff and denied a brave Reading outfit all three points.

Hull agree takeover deal with local businessmen (Nov 10, 2010 12:53 GMT)
Assem and Ehab Allam have confirmed their takeover of Championship side Hull City, pledging to take over the club's debts - believed to be around £20 million - and make funds available to manager Nigel Pearson in the January transfer window.

Championship: Palace boost, QPR held (Nov 9, 2010 22:19 GMT)
The Championship's bottom club Crystal Palace secured a much-needed boost with a thrilling 3-2 win over Watford.

Edgar Davids calls time on Crystal Palace career (Nov 8, 2010 12:46 GMT)
Former Netherlands international Edgar Davids has quit Crystal Palace after just over two months with the Championship club.

Championship: QPR return to top, Boro beat Palace (Nov 6, 2010 17:20 GMT)
Adel Taarabt led QPR to victory over Reading and back to the top of the Championship despite playing the entire second half with ten men.


English League One
Mandaric takeover saves Sheffield Wednesday (Nov 29, 2010 15:08 GMT)
League One side Sheffield Wednesday have been saved from the threat of administration after Milan Mandaric's £8 million takeover was confirmed to the Stock Exchange on Monday.

Mandaric agrees £8m deal for Sheff Wed (Nov 27, 2010 11:16 GMT)
Milan Mandaric has emerged the winner in the race to take control of Sheffield Wednesday after agreeing an £8 million deal to buy the club.

Owls facing taxing times (Nov 18, 2010 08:00 GMT)
Dale Johnson on the ongoing crisis at Sheffield Wednesday as they desperately seek a saviour.

Sheffield Wednesday granted stay of execution (Nov 17, 2010 13:06 GMT)
The High Court has granted troubled Sheffield Wednesday a 28-day adjournment on a winding up order over an unpaid tax bill.

Sheff Wed to plead for more time in High Court (Nov 16, 2010 20:01 GMT)
Sheffield Wednesday will plead for more time when they face a winding-up order in the High Court after failing to secure a takeover deal in time.


English FA Cup
Liverpool boss Hodgson 'sad' over United draw (Nov 29, 2010 08:00 GMT)
It's the tie of the FA Cup Third Round, but Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson is unhappy that his side have drawn Premier League leaders Manchester United at this stage of the competition.

FA Cup: FC United force late replay (Nov 27, 2010 17:27 GMT)
A round-up of Saturday's FA Cup games.

Brassell: Daish scenting Dons shock (Nov 18, 2010 09:01 GMT)
After the MyFootballClub experiment, Andy Brassell finds Ebbsfleet happy for AFC Wimbledon to take the spotlight.

FA Cup: No grudge match between MK and AFC (Nov 18, 2010 08:00 GMT)
Sunday's FA Cup Second Round draw threw up the possibility that AFC Wimbledon could face MK Dons.

FA Cup: Dons beaten, bizarre Silkmen win (Nov 16, 2010 22:58 GMT)
Stevenage prevented the prospect of a meeting between the MK Dons and AFC Wimbledon in the FA Cup second round after they knocked the Dons out on penalties at stadiumMK.

Chat LIVE with Soccernet's Dale Johnson (Nov 16, 2010 12:24 GMT)
Join us at 1500 GMT for a LIVE chat with Dale Johnson.

Rewind: Disenfranchised Dons club together (Nov 11, 2010 08:40 GMT)
Tom Adams rewinds to 2002, when AFC Wimbledon formed in response to 'Franchise FC'.

ESPN to stage crucial FA Cup deciders (Nov 9, 2010 17:58 GMT)
Conference North side Droylsden will get the chance to show the nation what they are capable of when they take on the winners of Dagenham & Redbridge or Leyton Orient in the FA Cup second round, live on ESPN.

FA Cup: Dover and Tamworth secure upsets (Nov 6, 2010 18:22 GMT)
Dover caused the upset of the day in the FA Cup as they dumped former manager Andy Hessenthaler's Gillingham out in the Kent derby.

Marginson: That's the FA Cup (Nov 5, 2010 22:41 GMT)
Interview with Karl Marginson

Greatest FA Cup shocks (Nov 5, 2010 21:48 GMT)
Jon Carter runs down the top ten greatest shocks in the FA Cup of all-time.

Jon Champion interview (Nov 5, 2010 16:35 GMT)
Jon Champion interview

FC United await new ground green light (Nov 5, 2010 07:27 GMT)
FC United aim to make another piece of history by reaching the FA Cup second round by beating Rochdale at Spotland - but a far more important battle will take place at Manchester Town Hall on November 25.

Rewind: Non-league Spurs savour cup glory (Nov 4, 2010 08:26 GMT)
Tom Adams rewinds to 1901, when a revolutionary figure inspired non-league Tottenham to FA Cup glory.

Jolly: The rise of the Red Rebels (Nov 3, 2010 11:24 GMT)
Richard Jolly explores the founding principles of FA Cup debutants and football rebels FC United.


English Worthington Cup
Unlikely Hammers heroes depose holders (Nov 30, 2010 23:23 GMT)
John Brewin was at a freezing Upton Park to see Man Utd humbled by West Ham.

Carling Cup: United hammered, Arsenal win (Nov 30, 2010 21:39 GMT)
A round-up of Tuesday night's Carling Cup games.

Chat LIVE with Soccernet's Tom Adams (Nov 30, 2010 14:10 GMT)
Join us at 1500 GMT for a LIVE chat with Tom Adams.

May: United youth falling short of Fergie fledglings (Nov 30, 2010 12:29 GMT)
David May tells Mark Lomas that he doubts whether Man Utd's current crop of youngsters can carry the club forward.

Hammers facing midfield injury crisis (Nov 30, 2010 09:09 GMT)
West Ham are facing a midfield injury crisis of epic proportions as they prepare to take on Manchester United in the Carling Cup on Tuesday.

Downing relishing Midlands derby date (Nov 29, 2010 08:20 GMT)
Aston Villa midfielder Stewart Downing can't wait for the Carling Cup derby date with Birmingham on Wednesday night, as they look to avenge last season's final heartache.