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English National Team
Bierhoff: England lacked spirit at World Cup (Mar 31, 2011 17:04 GMT)
England have been told they need to rediscover their team spirit if they are to have any hope of emulating Germany.

Wilshere wants £35m man Carroll at U21 Euros (Mar 31, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Not only is Jack Wilshere willing to risk the wrath of Arsenal by playing in the European Under-21 Championships this summer, he is now encouraging Liverpool's £35million signing Andy Carroll to join him.

Capello: We can be new Germany (Mar 31, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Fabio Capello is hoping his emerging England team can be spoken of in the same deferential tones as Germany were after last summer's World Cup.

Welbeck thanks Sunderland for England bow (Mar 30, 2011 15:13 GMT)
Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck has hailed his loan spell at Sunderland as the catalyst for his call up and debut for the senior England team.

Triesman rejects claims over Capello deal (Mar 30, 2011 10:03 GMT)
Former Football Association chairman Lord Triesman has denied he had anything to do with the changes made to Fabio Capello's contract as England manager last summer.

Capello: Welbeck selection no trick (Mar 30, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Fabio Capello has denied handing Danny Welbeck his England debut in Tuesday night's 1-1 friendly draw just to steer him away from Ghana's clutches.

Lomas: Black Stars light up Wembley (Mar 29, 2011 23:06 GMT)
Mark Lomas was at Wembley to see Ghana take the fight to Fabio Capello's England.

FA admit Capello contract mistake (Mar 29, 2011 12:06 GMT)
Football Association general secretary Alex Horne has revealed former chairman Lord Triesman failed to discuss changes to Fabio Capello's contract as England manager with the organisation's whole board.

Welbeck called up to England squad (Mar 29, 2011 08:05 GMT)
Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck has been called up to the England squad to face Ghana on Tuesday night.

Appiah: England are underrating Ghana (Mar 29, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Former Ghana captain Stephen Appiah has hit out at Fabio Capello's decision to release six players from the England squad to face Ghana on Tuesday night.

Capello hits out at Mourinho (Mar 29, 2011 07:00 GMT)
England manager Fabio Capello maintains that he would never comment on rumours that Jose Mourinho was the Football Association's first choice to replace Steve McClaren in 2007 out of ''respect''.

England U21 1-2 Iceland U21 (Mar 29, 2011 07:00 GMT)
A below-strength England Under-21 side were beaten by Iceland in Preston on Monday as they continued their build-up to June's European Championships.

Wilshere: England win inspired by Barcelona (Mar 28, 2011 22:17 GMT)
Jack Wilshere has revealed England's players watched videos of Barcelona in action to help them with their game plan in Saturday's Euro 2012 qualifier with Wales in Cardiff.

Hamstrung Lennon leaves England camp (Mar 28, 2011 18:19 GMT)
Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon is the latest player to leave the England squad ahead of Tuesday's friendly with Ghana, after returning to his club for tests on a hamstring complaint.

Lampard: I feared the axe against Wales (Mar 28, 2011 10:43 GMT)
Frank Lampard has conceded he is no longer an automatic choice for England following the emergence of Jack Wilshere and the performance of Scott Parker against Wales.

Barry skipper for Ghana game (Mar 28, 2011 09:07 GMT)
England coach Fabio Capello will name another captain at Monday's press conference ahead of the international friendly with Ghana at Wembley.

Arsenal and England set to clash over Wilshere (Mar 28, 2011 07:39 GMT)
England are set for a row with Arsenal over the availability of Jack Wilshere for this summer's European Under-21 Championships.

Capello allows Champions League stars rest (Mar 27, 2011 11:41 GMT)
England have released five key players back to their clubs ahead of the upcoming friendly against Ghana.

Gerrard: Capello called to discuss captaincy (Mar 27, 2011 11:35 GMT)
The saga of the England captaincy has taken another twist after Steven Gerrard revealed that Fabio Capello called him to discuss the decision to reinstate John Terry as skipper.

Capello: Rooney surprised at suspension (Mar 26, 2011 19:47 GMT)
Fabio Capello has revealed Wayne Rooney was stunned to discover he was

Adams: Capello rediscovers Midas touch (Mar 26, 2011 18:41 GMT)
Tom Adams was at the Millennium Stadium as England eased to a 2-0 victory over Wales.

Aaron Ramsey: Wales paid price for poor start (Mar 26, 2011 17:43 GMT)
Wales captain Aaron Ramsey admitted that his side had been unable to recover from an awful start in their 2-0 defeat to England in their Euro 2012 qualifier at the Millennium Stadium.

Capello under heavy fire from English press (Mar 26, 2011 09:47 GMT)
Fabio Capello has come under attack once more from the English press ahead of Saturday's Euro 2012 qualifier in Wales.

Terry: Capello's mind still on the job (Mar 26, 2011 07:00 GMT)
John Terry insists Fabio Capello and England are focused, determined and ready to take on Wales in Cardiff on Saturday despite the negative headlines that have dominated the build-up to the Euro 2012 qualifier.

Young Lions maul Denmark in U21 qualifier (Mar 25, 2011 19:27 GMT)
England rediscovered their ruthless streak to end their three-match winless run by thumping UEFA Under-21 Championship hosts Denmark in Viborg.

Capello expresses 'regret' over captaincy saga (Mar 25, 2011 15:38 GMT)
Fabio Capello has expressed his "regret" at the way he handled the decision to reappoint John Terry as England captain and said the process could have been addressed better.

Cat-fights and inflatable sheep (Mar 25, 2011 09:01 GMT)
This week in Off The Ball, Gerald Asamoah causes a three-woman catfight and thousands of inflatable sheep head to Wales.

Arsenal duo battle for spotlight (Mar 25, 2011 06:59 GMT)
Jon Carter on Arsenal duo Jack Wilshere and Aaron Ramsey's potential for club and country.

Ramsey envies meteoric Wilshere rise (Mar 24, 2011 10:22 GMT)
Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey admits it's difficult for him not to feel a little jealous about the rise to prominence of team-mate Jack Wilshere, ahead of the pair's international meeting at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.

Blow for Wales as Bale ruled out of England clash (Mar 24, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham winger Gareth Bale has been ruled out of Wales' Euro 2012 qualifier against England on Saturday with a hamstring injury.

U21 boss Pearce offered new contract by FA (Mar 24, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Stuart Pearce has revealed he has been offered a new two-year contract as England Under-21 boss.

Crouch and Milner add voices to Terry support (Mar 23, 2011 15:55 GMT)
James Milner and Peter Crouch have insisted England are ready to move on from debates about John Terry's captaincy, but expressed their support for the Three Lions skipper nonetheless.

First XI: The impossible job (Mar 23, 2011 08:54 GMT)
With Fabio Capello under fire again this week, First XI looks at England managers and the press.

Terry bites tongue over Bellamy jibe (Mar 23, 2011 07:00 GMT)
John Terry has brushed off Craig Bellamy's public questioning of his character, insisting the Wales striker does not know him personally and that he is a "nice, down to earth guy".

New-boy Jarvis enjoying England training (Mar 22, 2011 14:47 GMT)
England new boy Matt Jarvis compared his first training session with the England squad to his first day at school.

Terry: Captaincy has not caused England rift (Mar 22, 2011 12:34 GMT)
John Terry feels he has learned from the mistakes of the past and claims there are no problems within the England squad over his re-appointment as captain.

FA hand over England TV rights to UEFA (Mar 22, 2011 11:32 GMT)
The Football Association have agreed to sign over their television rights for England's international qualifiers for UEFA to sell.

Rio calls new captain Terry to wish him luck (Mar 22, 2011 08:08 GMT)
Rio Ferdinand has called new England captain John Terry to congratulate the defender on his appointment and make clear there are no hard feelings about the decision, according to reports.

Bellamy: England stars "afraid" of being booed (Mar 22, 2011 07:54 GMT)
Wales striker Craig Bellamy claims that England have struggled because the high expectations of the fans turn the players into nervous wrecks.

England don't fear Bale - Johnson (Mar 21, 2011 19:21 GMT)
Glen Johnson has insisted England will not be losing any sleep over the threat posed by Gareth Bale when they take on Wales in Euro 2012 qualifying at the weekend.

Hoddle critical of 'rigid' Capello tactics (Mar 21, 2011 12:21 GMT)
Glenn Hoddle claims England will win nothing if manager Fabio Capello continues to stick rigidly to his favoured 4-4-2 formation.

John Terry always hoped to reclaim armband (Mar 21, 2011 07:42 GMT)
After being named England's permanent captain once again, John Terry says he always hoped that he would reclaim the armband lost amid a tabloid storm last February.

Wales call up Vokes to replace Earnshaw (Mar 20, 2011 21:39 GMT)
Wales have called up striker Sam Vokes for next Saturday's Euro 2012 qualifying match against England.

England call up for Wolves winger Matt Jarvis (Mar 20, 2011 20:34 GMT)
Wolves winger Matt Jarvis has been included in the England squad for the upcoming Euro 2012 qualifier against Wales.

Wayne Rooney: John Terry is a 'massive leader' (Mar 20, 2011 11:04 GMT)
Wayne Rooney has backed John Terry as England captain, saying the Chelsea defender is a "massive leader".

Capello hails Jack (Mar 20, 2011 09:27 GMT)
England boss Fabio Capello believes Jack Wilshere is "at the top" among young players in world football.

Capello confirms Terry is permanent captain (Mar 19, 2011 23:26 GMT)
Chelsea defender John Terry has been reinstated as permanent England captain by boss Fabio Capello.

Dalglish warning to Capello over Carroll (Mar 19, 2011 11:16 GMT)
Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish is hoping Fabio Capello does not select Andrew Carroll for England's upcoming games against Wales and Ghana.

McClaren: John Terry is a natural leader (Mar 18, 2011 15:25 GMT)
Former England manager Steve McClaren insists John Terry is a ''natural leader'' as the issue of the national team captaincy rolls on.

LIVE video chat with Glenn Hoddle and Ray Wilkins (Mar 18, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Ahead of the forthcoming Euro 2012 qualifier between Wales v England, Castrol, in partnership with the League Managers Association will be previewing this clash with two former England greats - Glenn Hoddle and Ray Wilkins.

Terry captaincy furore is lost in translation (Mar 16, 2011 14:15 GMT)
John Terry will captain England against Wales but ESPNsoccernet has learned of an astonishing misunderstanding over the media storm surrounding who will be the skipper full-time.

Capello digs a deeper hole (Mar 15, 2011 12:37 GMT)
Dale Johnson on the furore surrounding John Terry's likely return to the England captaincy.

Capello: Wilshere is future England captain (Mar 15, 2011 07:17 GMT)
Fabio Capello has claimed Jack Wilshere is the most exciting young midfielder he has ever seen and thinks he will one day captain his country.

Terry to reclaim captain's armband with England (Mar 14, 2011 23:29 GMT)
Fabio Capello has confirmed he is considering stripping Rio Ferdinand of the England captaincy and entrusting John Terry with the responsibility of leading his country once again.

Wilshere Olympic inclusion down to Arsenal (Mar 14, 2011 16:47 GMT)
Arsenal starlet Jack Wilshere could only be chosen to play at both the London 2012 Olympics and Euro 2012 finals with Arsenal's permission, according to FA general secretary Alex Horne.

Capello still undecided on Terry captaincy (Mar 14, 2011 12:51 GMT)
Fabio Capello will consider reinstating John Terry as England captain but has not made any firm decision, ESPNsoccernet understands.

Gyan hopes Welbeck will opt for Ghana (Mar 14, 2011 10:36 GMT)
Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan is hopeful Danny Welbeck will represent Ghana at international level.

Hammers boss backs Cole for England place (Mar 13, 2011 11:36 GMT)
West Ham manager Avram Grant believes Fabio Capello would be foolish to overlook Carlton Cole for a place in the England team.

Fergie rules Rio out of England qualifier (Mar 13, 2011 09:38 GMT)
England captain Rio Ferdinand is set to miss the upcoming European Championship qualifier with Wales at the Millennium Stadium due to a calf injury.

Terry tipped to be recalled as England skipper (Mar 12, 2011 11:17 GMT)
The Football Association insist Fabio Capello will have the final say on who should captain England in this month's Euro 2012 qualifier with Wales amid growing speculation John Terry could get the armband back.

Brooking: NFC can revolutionise English football (Mar 11, 2011 16:53 GMT)
Sir Trevor Brooking hopes the new National Football Centre can spark a revolution in English football that will see a doubling of the number of English players in the Premier League.

McCarthy asks O'Hara to represent Ireland (Mar 9, 2011 15:15 GMT)
Wolves manager Mick McCarthy has revealed he is working hard on convincing Jamie O'Hara to commit his international future to Republic of Ireland.

England fans' chief hits out at Wales ticket gaffe (Mar 4, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Football Supporters' Federation chairman Malcolm Clarke has called for compensation to be paid after a blunder from the Welsh FA (FAW) left 951 England fans without tickets for the Euro 2012 qualifier at the Millennium Stadium on March 26.


English Premier League
Friedel: No player mutiny at Villa (Mar 31, 2011 21:14 GMT)
Aston Villa keeper Brad Friedel has warned his team-mates there is no place to hide in their relegation fight but has dismissed claims of a mutiny by players.

League announces crackdown on bad behaviour (Mar 31, 2011 20:35 GMT)
The Premier League has announced it will launch a new campaign designed to improve the behaviour of both players and managers towards match officials next season.

Dalglish cautious over Gerrard return (Mar 31, 2011 17:14 GMT)
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has revealed Steven Gerrard has almost completed his recovery after groin surgery, but he will wait and see whether the club captain will face West Brom on Saturday.

Reds chief plays down importance of Europe (Mar 31, 2011 16:43 GMT)
Liverpool's managing director insists the club does not need European football to break even financially - while their shirt sponsors say the Champions League is not important because most of their target audience in Asia is asleep when the matches a

Grant won't set points target for West Ham (Mar 31, 2011 16:28 GMT)
West Ham manager Avram Grant has refused to set his side a points target to stave off relegation but predicts teams will need more than 40 points to stay in the Premier League.

Spurs see benefit of Champions League in finances (Mar 31, 2011 16:20 GMT)
The importance of Tottenham qualifying for next year's Champions League was underlined by financial results that showed the club's revenue increased 49% during the six months that followed their qualification to this season's competition.

Toure hopes to be 'back soon' from drugs ban (Mar 31, 2011 15:58 GMT)
Manchester City defender Kolo Toure says he hopes to be "back soon" from suspension after failing a drugs test.

Sunderland's Bruce angrily denies racism claims (Mar 31, 2011 15:36 GMT)
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has angrily denied claims that he is a racist after defender Marcos Angeleri accused him of overlooking him because he is not English.

Achilles op puts Grella out for season (Mar 31, 2011 15:15 GMT)
Blackburn manager Steve Kean has ruled out midfielder Vince Grella for the remainder of the season after he underwent an Achilles operation.

Coyle: Holden will bounce back from injury (Mar 31, 2011 15:13 GMT)
Bolton manager Owen Coyle has backed midfielder Stuart Holden to return "bigger and better" from the knee injury that has ended his season.

Arsenal stars set to return for Rovers clash (Mar 31, 2011 14:43 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has revealed Arsenal could see the return of Cesc Fabregas, Alex Song, Theo Walcott and Abou Diaby for Saturday's game at home to Blackburn.

Neville: Spirit helped Toffees come unstuck (Mar 31, 2011 13:53 GMT)
Everton captain Phil Neville believes his team-mates' desire to prove their fighting spirit has been responsible for their ascent up the Premier League table.

Bale and Lennon boost Spurs (Mar 31, 2011 13:35 GMT)
Harry Redknapp has revealed Gareth Bale is back working with Tottenham's medical staff and "has a chance" of featuring in Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Real Madrid.

Balotelli insists he is happy at City (Mar 31, 2011 12:38 GMT)
Mario Balotelli insists he is enjoying his time at Manchester City and believes the club can win the Premier League title this season.

Neymar sends mixed messages over future (Mar 31, 2011 11:46 GMT)
Santos starlet Neymar is not ruling out a move to Europe but has now stressed that he is happy in Brazil.

Bolton goalkeeper Bogdan signs new deal (Mar 31, 2011 10:05 GMT)
Bolton goalkeeper Adam Bogdan has signed a new contract to keep him at the Reebok Stadium until the summer of 2014.

De Gea's agent confirms Man United talks (Mar 31, 2011 09:01 GMT)
Manchester United have held talks over the sigging of Atletico Madrid goalkeeper David de Gea, according to the player's agent.

Silva: I joined Man City to help Valencia's debt (Mar 31, 2011 08:09 GMT)
Manchester City midfielder David Silva says that he only decided to leave Valencia last summer in order to help ease the club's financial problems.

Rewind: Newcastle's Entertainers fall at Anfield (Mar 31, 2011 07:34 GMT)
Tom Adams rewinds to 1996, when Newcastle and Liverpool contested one of the great league games.

The squad Jack could build (Mar 31, 2011 07:33 GMT)
Norman Hubbard argues that cashing in on Jack Rodwell could be the best option for Everton.

Villa's Pires ponders summer prospects abroad (Mar 31, 2011 07:21 GMT)
Robert Pires is weighing up whether to retire or to play abroad when his short-term contract with Aston Villa expires this summer.

Hodgson angry over Mexico treatment of Vela (Mar 31, 2011 07:18 GMT)
Roy Hodgson has hit out at Mexico's treatment of West Brom striker Carlos Vela during the past two weeks.

Moyes: I should have signed a new striker (Mar 31, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Everton boss David Moyes says that he should have signed a new striker last summer and blamed his decision for the club's inconsistent form this season.

Cole: Andy Carroll can be new Didier Drogba (Mar 31, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool's Joe Cole thinks that £35 million striker Andy Carroll can have the same impact as Chelsea's Didier Drogba.

Neville: It was the right time to retire (Mar 30, 2011 20:03 GMT)
Former Manchester United and England full-back Gary Neville says he is enjoying retired life, maintaining that he chose the right moment to end his football career.

Squillaci: Arsenal must grind out results (Mar 30, 2011 19:20 GMT)
Arsenal defender Sebastien Squillaci says Arsenal need to follow the example set by Manchester United and start grinding out results if they are to overtake the Premier League leaders and claim the title.

McLeish demands Birmingham response (Mar 30, 2011 17:32 GMT)
Birmingham manager Alex McLeish has delivered a "your club needs you'' message to his players after admitting they suffered an adverse reaction to their Carling Cup triumph.

Aquilani happy to return to Liverpool (Mar 30, 2011 16:52 GMT)
On-loan Juventus midfielder Alberto Aquilani says he is willing to return to Liverpool at the end of the season if the Bianconeri do not want to sign him on a permanent deal.

Lucas pens new long-term Liverpool deal (Mar 30, 2011 16:20 GMT)
Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva has signed a new long-term deal at Anfield, the club have confirmed.

Managers back Man United for title (Mar 30, 2011 14:40 GMT)
The majority of Premier League managers believe Manchester United will win the title this season.

Tottenham challenge Olympic Stadium decision (Mar 30, 2011 13:39 GMT)
Tottenham are to take the Olympic Park Legacy Company (OPLC) to court over its decision to award the Olympic Stadium to West Ham.

Villa boss Houllier eyes eight vital games (Mar 30, 2011 13:08 GMT)
Gerard Houllier says Aston Villa are facing eight games which "are vital for our future" and wants to draw a line under previous events in a topsy-turvy season.

Kranjcar still looking for Tottenham exit (Mar 30, 2011 11:33 GMT)
Tottenham midfielder Niko Kranjcar has again spoken of his desire to find a new club in the summer.

Lehmann taking positives from return (Mar 30, 2011 10:55 GMT)
Jens Lehmann said he was treating his comeback for Arsenal reserves as a learning experience after an error-strewn performance.

Rovers owners pledge 'absolute commitment' (Mar 30, 2011 08:54 GMT)
Blackburn Rovers co-owner Venkatesh Rao insists Venky's will not abandon the club if they are relegated.

Santos chief warns Neymar against England (Mar 30, 2011 08:25 GMT)
Santos president Luis Alvaro Ribeiro de Oliveira has warned Neymar against moving to a club in England.

Mihaylov: Reina wants Anfield exit (Mar 30, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Former Liverpool goalkeeper Nikolay Mihaylov has claimed Pepe Reina has wanted to leave the club for "one or two years".

Scolari: I asked Abramovich to offload Drogba (Mar 30, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Luiz Felipe Scolari has revealed he asked Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich to offload Didier Drogba because he "believed he was the star in the squad".

Fergie: Prem Lge stronger, not weaker (Mar 30, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has rejected claims that the Premier League has seen a decline in quality and, though he acknowledges how difficult it would be, remains cautiously optimistic about Manchester United's chances to repeat the treble won by the club in

Ferguson hails 'fantastic' Hernandez impact (Mar 30, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, has hailed the impact made by Javier Hernandez in his first season at Old Trafford and, in an exclusive interview with ESPN, backed the 22-year-old Mexican to get even better.

Ashley's £42m injection eases Newcastle losses (Mar 29, 2011 23:48 GMT)
Newcastle have revealed a loss of £17.1 million as a result of their relegation from the Barclays Premier League.

Relief for Arsenal over Van Persie injury (Mar 29, 2011 22:31 GMT)
Arsenal striker Robin van Persie was forced off at half-time during Netherlands' Euro 2012 qualifying victory over Hungary after picking up an injury - but Dutch coach Bert van Marwijk says it is not serious.

Bale touch and go for Real clash (Mar 29, 2011 20:05 GMT)
Tottenham have revealed that Gareth Bale suffered a grade one hamstring strain while on international duty with Wales, with the winger facing a race against time to be fit for the club's Champions League clash with Real Madrid.

FA & Premier League at odds on cost-control (Mar 29, 2011 17:32 GMT)
The Football Association are on a collision course with the Premier League over their plan to introduce cost-control measures into the English game.

Suarez: I'm no Anfield hero (Mar 29, 2011 17:17 GMT)
Luis Suarez says it is far too early in his career to call him a Liverpool hero despite his impresive start to life in England.

Lehmann suffers on debut for Arsenal reserves (Mar 29, 2011 15:28 GMT)
Jens Lehmann pulled on an Arsenal shirt for the first time since coming out of retirement on Tuesday but had a day to forget as the reserve side lost 2-1 to Wigan at the club's London Colney training ground.

Liverpool's Skrtel praises 'winner' Dalglish (Mar 29, 2011 13:19 GMT)
Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel believes Kenny Dalglish's man-management skills have been key in turning around their failing season.

Manchester United to play Barcelona (Mar 29, 2011 13:12 GMT)
Manchester United will meet Barcelona in a friendly in Washington this summer as part of their pre-season tour to the United States.

Richards to miss FA Cup semi (Mar 29, 2011 11:55 GMT)
Manchester City defender Micah Richards is expected to miss the club's FA Cup semi-final clash with Manchester United after scans revealed he has a grade two hamstring tear.

FA chiefs: We need cost control measures (Mar 29, 2011 11:00 GMT)
Football Association chiefs, chairman David Bernstein and general secretary Alex Horne, have called for cost-control measures to be brought in across the Premier League and Football League.

Blackburn owners worried by relegation (Mar 29, 2011 10:36 GMT)
Blackburn's owners Venky's admit they are worried about the threat of relegation but remain positive the club will survive in the Premier League.

Pardew confident of summer spending spree (Mar 29, 2011 10:25 GMT)
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew remains convinced he will be given the bulk of the £35 million the club raked in when they sold Andy Carroll to strengthen his squad.

Gera turned down new Fulham deal - agent (Mar 29, 2011 08:57 GMT)
The agent of Zoltan Gera has revealed that the winger has turned down a recent new contract offer from Fulham boss Mark Hughes.

McAllister: No mutiny in Aston Villa ranks (Mar 29, 2011 07:34 GMT)
Gary McAllister has rubbished speculation there is a players' mutiny taking place at Aston Villa after reports emerged that they were unhappy at rules enforced by manager Gerard Houllier, including the banning of mobile phones.

Man Utd most hated in UK (Mar 29, 2011 07:26 GMT)
An online survey has suggested that Manchester United is the most hated company in Britain, putting it above the likes of McDonalds and Ryanair.

Ask Norman: Roy's record and getting shirty (Mar 29, 2011 07:18 GMT)
ESPNsoccernet's resident anorak, Norman Hubbard, answers your latest questions.

Torres warns Fabregas over Barcelona move (Mar 29, 2011 07:09 GMT)
Fernando Torres has warned Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas to prepare himself for a backlash from the Gunners' fans if he moves to Barcelona this summer.Fernando Torres has warned Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas to prepare himself for a backlash from the Gunners' fa

Ferguson slams friendlies (Mar 28, 2011 21:11 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes that international friendlies have become a "worthless" exercise and labelled them "a waste of time" compared with major championships.

New Spurs deal for Gallas (Mar 28, 2011 20:16 GMT)
William Gallas has signed a new two-year deal with Tottenham that will keep him at the club until the summer of 2013.

United set for MLS All-Stars rematch (Mar 28, 2011 17:45 GMT)
Manchester United will return to the United States this summer to take on the Major League Soccer All-Stars side as part of their pre-season preparation.

Ferguson hails Valencia impact (Mar 28, 2011 17:08 GMT)
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has hailed Antonio Valencia's return to first-team action and believes the winger's return is a "big boost" to the club ahead of a crucial couple of months.

Wolves striker Doyle may return this season (Mar 28, 2011 16:12 GMT)
Wolves striker Kevin Doyle has been ruled out for between four and eight weeks with a knee injury picked up on international duty, meaning he could return to action before the end of the season.

Neymar destined for Premier League move (Mar 28, 2011 15:41 GMT)
ESPNsoccernet has learned that Brazil's new star Neymar is almost certain to be playing in the Premier League next season.

Pardew waiting on Best fitness for Wolves date (Mar 28, 2011 13:01 GMT)
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is keeping his fingers crossed that striker Leon Best will be fit for Saturday's crucial Premier League clash with Wolves.

Friedel: No revolt against Houllier at Aston Villa (Mar 28, 2011 11:22 GMT)
Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Friedel has rejected claims of a revolt against manager Gerard Houllier after the club became embroiled in a bitter relegation scrap.

Wolves striker Doyle set to miss rest of season (Mar 28, 2011 09:53 GMT)
Wolverhampton Wanderers' hopes of avoiding the drop into the Championship have been hampered by an injury to Kevin Doyle.

Chat LIVE with Shaka Hislop - 1900 BST (Mar 28, 2011 07:31 GMT)
Join us at 1900 BST on March 28 for a LIVE chat with Shaka Hislop.

Iniesta defends Torres as drought continues (Mar 27, 2011 17:51 GMT)
Andres Iniesta has leapt to the defence of Spain team-mate Fernando Torres after the goal-shy £50 million striker drew another blank against the Czech Republic.

Gerrard hopes to face Baggies (Mar 27, 2011 14:45 GMT)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is hopeful he will return to fitness in time to face West Brom on Saturday.

Bent not surprised by interest in Young (Mar 27, 2011 13:23 GMT)
Darren Bent is unsurprised several leading clubs are chasing the signature of Ashley Young given his form for England and Aston Villa.

Gerrard: Reds better off with new strike duo (Mar 27, 2011 12:53 GMT)
Steven Gerrard believes Liverpool are better off having sold Fernando Torres to Chelsea and brought in Andy Carroll and Luis Suarez.

Blackburn confirm interest in Van Nistelrooy (Mar 27, 2011 12:20 GMT)
Blackburn Rovers manager Steve Kean has revealed to ESPNsoccernet that he is eager to sign Hamburg forward Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Barca will not improve on Fabregas offer (Mar 27, 2011 10:16 GMT)
Barcelona president Sandro Rosell insists the club will not improve on last summer's €40 million bid for Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas.

Balotelli caught throwing darts out of window (Mar 27, 2011 09:47 GMT)
Manchester City are to hold a meeting on Monday to discuss Mario Balotelli's disciplinary issues after he was caught throwing darts from a first-floor window.

Roma defender Mexes keen to stay in Italy (Mar 27, 2011 08:55 GMT)
Roma defender Philippe Mexes has played down talk of a move to the Premier League when his contract expires this summer.

Ferguson: Man United's loanees will return (Mar 26, 2011 20:24 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed that Manchester United's on-loan youngsters will return to the club's first team squad next season.

David Luiz thrilled with life at Chelsea (Mar 26, 2011 16:28 GMT)
David Luiz says he is thrilled with life at Chelsea having made the move from Benfica.

Lucas hoping for Liverpool contract extension (Mar 26, 2011 14:09 GMT)
Lucas Leiva has outlined his determination to stay at Liverpool, with his current deal due to expire in 2012.

Agent: Liverpool and Atletico want Ansaldi (Mar 26, 2011 13:34 GMT)
Liverpool and Atletico Madrid have registered their interest in Rubin Kazan full-back Cristian Ansaldi, according to the player's agent.

Mertesacker puts Premier League talk aside (Mar 26, 2011 12:04 GMT)
Werder Bremen defender Per Mertesacker would be keen on a move to the Premier League but insists he is not currently thinking about his future.

Rovers dismiss latest rumours on Kean future (Mar 26, 2011 11:54 GMT)
Blackburn co-owner Venkatesh Rao has said he has no idea where the rumours Steve Kean is to lose his job are coming from.

England Under-21 starlets head back to clubs (Mar 26, 2011 11:34 GMT)
England Under-21 manager Stuart Pearce has allowed five players to return to their Premier League clubs.

Petrovic: Jovanovic deserves more chances (Mar 26, 2011 10:30 GMT)
Serbia coach Vladimir Petrovic has called for Milan Jovanovic to be given more game time at Liverpool.

Hargreaves suffers fresh injury in training (Mar 26, 2011 10:10 GMT)
Owen Hargreaves has suffered yet another setback in his bid to regain his fitness after sustaining a shoulder injury in training.

Chelsea announce deal for teenager Piazon (Mar 25, 2011 18:01 GMT)
Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Brazilian teenager Lucas Piazon from Sao Paulo, but will have to wait nine months for him to arrive at Stamford Bridge.

Newcastle's Perch has ban reduced on appeal (Mar 25, 2011 16:35 GMT)
Newcastle defender James Perch has had his three-match ban reduced to one after a successful appeal.

Wenger undecided on goalkeeper selection (Mar 25, 2011 15:49 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has not decided whether he will drop goalkeeper Manuel Almunia after his error against West Brom.

Chelsea's Emenalo salutes 'devastating' Lamps (Mar 25, 2011 15:09 GMT)
Chelsea assistant first team coach Michael Emenalo believes Frank Lampard can be "devastating" for the Premier League champions during the title run-in.

Gallas in discussions over new deal at Spurs (Mar 25, 2011 14:33 GMT)
Tottenham defender William Gallas is set to be rewarded with a new contract at White Hart Lane.

Sunderland's Angeleri reveals dislike for Bruce (Mar 25, 2011 10:44 GMT)
Sunderland's Marcos Angeleri has said he does not like the club's manager Steve Bruce and the pair are barely on speaking terms.

Sagna wants action in wake of Scholes tackle (Mar 25, 2011 09:28 GMT)
Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna has called on referees to offer more protection to players after criticising Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes for a tackle on Samir Nasri.

Goalkeeper Marshall to sign new Villa deal (Mar 25, 2011 08:48 GMT)
Aston Villa's reserve goalkeeper Andy Marshall is set to sign a new contract with the Premier League strugglers.

Richards fears FA Cup Manchester derby woe (Mar 25, 2011 07:26 GMT)
Micah Richards fears he may be sidelined for a month with a hamstring injury, a timescale that would rule him out of Manchester City's FA Cup semi-final with Manchester United.

Nani: Ferguson stops me from using tricks (Mar 25, 2011 07:02 GMT)
Manchester United winger Nani has revealed he is playing within his abilities because manager Sir Alex Ferguson restricts his "freedom" on the pitch.

Van Persie: Chelsea and City have 'big mouths' (Mar 25, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal striker Robin van Persie has opened fire on Barcelona and Chelsea over their "annoying" treatment of referees, while accusing the Blues and Manchester City of having "big mouths".

The fall and rise of Leeds United (Mar 25, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Leeds United legend Eddie Gray tells Mark Lomas that Simon Grayson can take the club back into the top flight.

Liverpool striker Suarez positive on injury (Mar 24, 2011 22:39 GMT)
Luis Suarez has handed Liverpool a lift by revealing his injury is not as serious as had been feared.

Man City striker Etuhu to be sentenced (Mar 24, 2011 21:43 GMT)
A Premier League footballer is facing a possible jail term on Thursday when he appears in court after kicking and punching a man in a street fight outside a casino.

Tottenham chief Levy cautious over MDC (Mar 24, 2011 21:08 GMT)
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy warned Boris Johnson his proposed 'Mayoral Development Corporation' in the N17 area was not enough to guarantee the club would stay at White Hart Lane.

Chelsea boss Ancelotti open to AC Milan return (Mar 24, 2011 19:56 GMT)
Carlo Ancelotti has ruled out ever taking charge of Inter Milan, but the Chelsea boss has admitted he would not turn down the chance to return to AC Milan.

Bolton defender Jlloyd Samuel joins Cardiff (Mar 24, 2011 19:12 GMT)
Bolton Wanderers defender Jlloyd Samuel has joined promotion-chasing Championship side Cardiff City on loan until the end of the season.

Pannu upbeat as Birmingham get cash injection (Mar 24, 2011 17:17 GMT)
Birmingham's acting chairman Peter Pannu insists the club are financially stable and revealed owner-president Carson Yeung has injected another £4 million into the midlands club.

Wilson: Arsenal made summer bid for Reina (Mar 24, 2011 16:25 GMT)
Arsenal legend Bob Wilson has revealed Arsene Wenger made "a big bid" for Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina last summer.

Kahn believes Lehmann can help out Arsenal (Mar 24, 2011 15:20 GMT)
Former Germany goalkeeper Oliver Kahn believes Jens Lehmann can make a positive contribution in his return to Arsenal.

Redknapp: I wouldn't sell Modric for £1bn (Mar 24, 2011 13:26 GMT)
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp claims no amount of money could tempt him to part with Luka Modric.

Retiring Van der Sar rules out return to Ajax (Mar 24, 2011 13:19 GMT)
Edwin van der Sar has ruled out a return to Ajax after he retires, revealing he plans to stay at Manchester United in a non-playing role.

Man United issue writ over internet data leak (Mar 24, 2011 13:09 GMT)
Manchester United have begun legal porceedings against a supporter who leaked the contact details of 400 of the club's corporate clients on the internet, leading to property being damaged and people being visited at their home addresses.

Man City striker Etuhu jailed for eight months (Mar 24, 2011 11:43 GMT)
Manchester City striker Kelvin Etuhu has been jailed for eight months for a drunken street brawl which left a man with a broken jaw.

Twente aid United with Brazilians (Mar 24, 2011 10:20 GMT)
Dutch champions FC Twente are to act as a feeder club for Manchester United are they look to snare some of the most promising South American talent.

Ferreira: I want to end career at Chelsea (Mar 24, 2011 09:29 GMT)
Paulo Ferreira has revealed he wants to spend the rest of his career at Chelsea.

Hubbard: Cause celebre to lost cause (Mar 24, 2011 08:54 GMT)
As Kenny Dalglish's Liverpool takes shape, Norman Hubbard says it is hard to see where Joe Cole fits in.

Everton's Saha fears for season after injury (Mar 24, 2011 07:53 GMT)
Everton striker Louis Saha claims he may not play again this season due to an ankle injury suffered against Fulham on Saturday.

Benitez dreams of Liverpool return (Mar 24, 2011 07:09 GMT)
Former Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez admits ''it would be a dream'' to manage the club again in the future, having been replaced by Roy Hodgson last summer.

Reds great Nicol urges Dalglish appointment (Mar 24, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool great Steve Nicol has urged the club's owners to make Kenny Dalglish's return to Anfield a permanent one.

Liverpool forward Pacheco set for Norwich loan (Mar 23, 2011 22:58 GMT)
Norwich City are close to securing the signing of Liverpool's young forward Dani Pacheco on an emergency loan deal until the end of the season.

Injured skipper Fabregas targets Rovers tie (Mar 23, 2011 20:31 GMT)
Cesc Fabregas is hopeful he will be able to overcome his latest fitness problem and return to the Arsenal side for their home game against Blackburn Rovers after the international break.

FA: Ferguson undermined Respect campaign (Mar 23, 2011 17:32 GMT)
The Football Association has accused Sir Alex Ferguson of undermining the Respect campaign when explaining its decision to hand the Manchester United manager a five-game ban.

Huddlestone on course to make comeback (Mar 23, 2011 16:51 GMT)
Tom Huddlestone is on course to make his comeback from almost four months out injured in Tottenham's Premier League game at Wigan on Saturday week.

David Luiz and Suarez lead Fans' Award list (Mar 23, 2011 15:27 GMT)
David Luiz and Luis Suarez head a shortlist for the the ESPN Fans PFA Player of the Month award for November.

Comolli: Torres exit has lifted Liverpool spirits (Mar 23, 2011 15:14 GMT)
Liverpool director of football Damien Comolli believes Fernando Torres' £50 million departure has made the club a happier place as the striker "didn't want to be here" towards the end of his Anfield career.

Kean defends Anderson signing (Mar 23, 2011 14:26 GMT)
Blackburn manager Steve Kean has defended the signing of Myles Anderson, who will be given a two-year deal in the summer despite having played just two minutes of competitive football.

Stand and deliver (Mar 23, 2011 13:39 GMT)
Dale Johnson laments the loss of standing areas but does not envisage a return in the foreseeable future.

Leverkusen admit Man Utd could tempt Adler (Mar 23, 2011 12:42 GMT)
Bayer Leverkusen still hope to tie goalkeeper Rene Adler down to a new contract, but have accepted that convincing him to stay may be difficult if Manchester United make an offer this summer.

Villa's Downing welcomes international break (Mar 23, 2011 11:31 GMT)
Asron Villa winger Stewart Downing believes the international break has come at the right time for the strggling club.

Clarke hails Suarez's 'unpredictability' (Mar 23, 2011 11:25 GMT)
Liverpool forward Luis Suarez's unpredictability makes him a significant threat to Premier League defenders, according to first team coach Steve Clarke.

Premier League to oppose standing (Mar 23, 2011 10:47 GMT)
The Premier League has confirmed it will oppose moves by the Football Supporters' Federation (FSF) to reintroduce standing areas at top-flight matches.

Kuyt wants to stay at Liverpool (Mar 23, 2011 09:23 GMT)
Dirk Kuyt has signalled his intention to commit his future to Liverpool, hailing the Reds' recent resurgence and their renewed "ambition" under Kenny Dalglish.

Cech: I could have been Arsenal's No. 1 (Mar 23, 2011 08:59 GMT)
Petr Cech has revealed that Arsenal passed up the chance to sign him in 2002, with the Czech keeper suggesting the Gunners felt he was not good enough for life in the Premier League.

Mourinho confirms England return (Mar 23, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Jose Mourinho has confirmed he will join an English club when he leaves Real Madrid, which he described as the "most difficult club in the world".

Torres not anxious over lack of Blues goals (Mar 22, 2011 23:10 GMT)
Fernando Torres insists he is not suffering any anxiety over his failure to open his account for Chelsea.

Djourou set for four weeks on sidelines (Mar 22, 2011 17:51 GMT)
Arsenal have announced that Johan Djourou is likely to return to training in one month's time.

Reds announce Ayre and Comolli promotions (Mar 22, 2011 17:31 GMT)
Liverpool have announced the appointment of Ian Ayre as managing director and Damien Comolli as director of football.

Mensah successfully appeals Reds dismissal (Mar 22, 2011 17:06 GMT)
The FA has rescinded Sunderland defender John Mensah's red card against Liverpool after he appealed the decision.

Usmanov increases Arsenal holding (Mar 22, 2011 16:40 GMT)
Russia-based billionaire Alisher Usmanov has upped his stake in Arsenal to "over 27%".

Former Stoke winger Conroy condition improves (Mar 22, 2011 16:22 GMT)
Former Stoke winger Terry Conroy has left intensive care after an improvement in his condition following emergency surgery on Sunday.

Liverpool's Gerrard hopeful of early return (Mar 22, 2011 15:40 GMT)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard could return to training after the international break - just over a fortnight after undergoing surgery on a groin problem.

March Squad of the Month (Mar 22, 2011 13:49 GMT)
Dale Johnson picks out the top fantasy performers from March's Premier League fixtures.

Chat with ESPNsoccernet's Dale Johnson (Mar 22, 2011 13:27 GMT)
Join us at 1500 GMT on March 22 for a LIVE chat with Dale Johnson.

Man United parent firm post £108.9m losses (Mar 22, 2011 13:24 GMT)
The parent company that owns Manchester United has announced a loss of £108.9 million for last year.

Van der Vaart unhappy with Spurs treatment (Mar 22, 2011 13:18 GMT)
Rafael van der Vaart has hit back in the face of criticism following his controversial substitution at the weekend, with the Dutchman unhappy about Tottenham's apparent failure to let him play 90 minutes.

Aquilani likely to stay at Juve, says agent (Mar 22, 2011 11:55 GMT)
On-loan Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani is eager to sign a permanent deal with Juventus when the transfer window opens, according to the player's agent.

Eriksen's father slams English clubs' mentality (Mar 22, 2011 11:26 GMT)
The father of Ajax midfielder Christian Eriksen has hit out at English clubs, claiming their 'cold' way of dealing with young players is bad for their development.

McCarthy expects to stay if Wolves relegated (Mar 22, 2011 10:29 GMT)
Mick McCarthy believes he will be manager of Wolves next season whether or not they are relegated from the Premier League.

Arsenal are mentally weak, claims Mulumbu (Mar 22, 2011 10:22 GMT)
West Brom midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu has given a damning verdict of Arsenal's Premier League tite credentials, insisting that they lack the "mentality" of their rivals Manchester United.

Szczesny pokes fun at Arsenal team-mates (Mar 22, 2011 09:28 GMT)
Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has joked he would rather play behind 48-year-old youth team coach Steve Bould than any of the club's current defenders.

Junior sees pride and power in Rovers' ranks (Mar 22, 2011 09:28 GMT)
Mark Lomas speaks to Blackburn forward Junior Hoilett about Rovers' hopes of avoiding the drop under Steve Kean.

Villa chief: Kick the c*** out of Everton (Mar 22, 2011 08:39 GMT)
Aston Villa director General Charles Krulak has urged the players to "kick the c**p'' out of their Premier League opponents as the club battles to avoid relegation.

Toon duo issue apology over nightclub pics (Mar 21, 2011 19:16 GMT)
Newcastle's Leon Best and Stephen Ireland have issued an apology to the club and its supporters after being pictured in a nightclub on Friday evening.

Leicester seal loan deal for Fulham's Kamara (Mar 21, 2011 17:49 GMT)
Leicester have secured the loan signing of Fulham striker Diomansy Kamara until the end of the season.

Wolves defender Zubar sidelined for season (Mar 21, 2011 16:00 GMT)
Wolves defender Ronald Zubar has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a back injury, the club have confirmed.

Szczesny: I'll come back better than ever (Mar 21, 2011 15:23 GMT)
Wojciech Szczesny insists he will return from injury "stronger than ever'' as Arsene Wenger weighs up whether to place Arsenal's Premier League title hopes in the hands of veteran Jens Lehmann.

Liverpool star Kuyt won't give up on Europe (Mar 21, 2011 15:19 GMT)
Dirk Kuyt is refusing to give up the fight for Europe after helping to drag Liverpool back to within four points of the top five.

New Chelsea hero Luiz has United in his sights (Mar 21, 2011 15:12 GMT)
David Luiz has warned Manchester United that Chelsea are determined to beat them to what would be a sensational Premier League and Champions League Double this season.

Wolves lose Zubar for the rest of the season (Mar 21, 2011 14:44 GMT)
Wolverhampton Wanderers will be deprived of the services of Ronald Zubar for the remainder of the season after he underwent surgery.

Stoke legend Terry Conroy in critical condition (Mar 21, 2011 13:31 GMT)
Former Stoke winger Terry Conroy is critically ill in hospital after undergoing emergency surgery.

Redknapp: Man Utd winning title by default (Mar 21, 2011 12:03 GMT)
Harry Redknapp says the poor form of Chelsea and Arsenal means they are "handing the title" to a Manchester United team he rates as one of the worst in recent times.

Fergie's phone and life thru a Jens (Mar 21, 2011 11:47 GMT)
The Fifth Official ponders the contents of Fergie's office and the Jens Lehmann effect.

Everton's Neville has Liverpool in his sights (Mar 21, 2011 11:34 GMT)
Everton captain Phil Neville is targeting near-neighbours Liverpool in the final two months of the season. However, even if they were to finish above their city rivals in the Premier League the defender will not class that as success.

Holden ruled out for six months with knee injury (Mar 21, 2011 08:57 GMT)
Bolton Wanderers midfielder Stuart Holden has been ruled out for six months as a result of the injury he sustained in a challenge on Saturday.

Krulak: Lerner aware of Villa fans' frustration (Mar 21, 2011 08:20 GMT)
Aston Villa fans have been told that owner Randy Lerner is aware of their grievances towards manager Gerard Houllier after some supporters openly called for his removal.

Premier Showdown - Mar 19-20 (Mar 21, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Take on Dale Johnson and Tommy Smyth in our predictions game.

Ancelotti: I was 'fortunate' to keep Chelsea job (Mar 21, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Carlo Ancelotti has admitted he was lucky to survive Chelsea's mid-season "sleep" with his job, but indicated he could still leave the club in the summer if he or Roman Abramovich are "not happy".

Bruce calls for video referee after blunder (Mar 21, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Steve Bruce pleaded for the introduction of video technology after seeing Sunderland's hopes of defeating Liverpool ruined by a controversial penalty decision on Sunday.

Liverpool owner Henry impressed with Dalglish (Mar 21, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool owner John W Henry has praised Kenny Dalglish's work at Anfield but reiterated that he was not prepared to discuss his long-term future at the club.

No issue with Lehmann, insists Manuel Almunia (Mar 21, 2011 06:59 GMT)
Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia insists he has no axe to grind with Jens Lehmann following the former Germany international's return to the club.

Team of the Week: March 20, 2011 (Mar 20, 2011 20:19 GMT)
Luis Suarez is in our Team of the Week after helping see off Sunderland, but who else is included?

Essien hails Luiz impact after beating City (Mar 20, 2011 18:21 GMT)
Michael Essien praised the influence of defender David Luiz after he scored Chelsea's opener in a 2-0 win over Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.

Houllier vows to steer Aston Villa to safety (Mar 20, 2011 16:36 GMT)
Gerard Houllier says his Aston Villa players are "worried" about the team's current form but insists he will get the points he needs to steer the club to safety.

Redknapp moves to silence critics at Tottenham (Mar 20, 2011 14:17 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp believes he can win the Premier League during his tenure - and criticised outspoken fans who believe the club should be doing better this season.

Mancini fears for wayward star Balotelli (Mar 20, 2011 12:09 GMT)
Roberto Mancini believes his reputation as a manager could be harmed by Mario Balotelli.

Adebayor wants permanent move to Real (Mar 20, 2011 11:42 GMT)
Emmanuel Adebayor wants to secure a full transfer to Real Madrid after his loan move comes to an end in the summer.

Torres: We can still win Premier League title (Mar 20, 2011 11:27 GMT)
Fernando Torres believes Chelsea can still defend their Premier League title this season.

No guarantees Ancelotti will keep his job (Mar 20, 2011 10:40 GMT)
Chelsea chief executive Ron Gourlay has stopped short of giving manager Carlo Ancelotti any assurances over his future - but insisted the club are happy with his performance this term.

Jagielka relieved after beating Fulham (Mar 19, 2011 20:17 GMT)
Phil Jagielka admitted Everton were relieved to hear the final whistle in their 2-1 win over Fulham.

Boasts amid blunders (Mar 19, 2011 19:09 GMT)
Kevin Palmer was at The Hawthorns as West Brom did further damage to Arsenal's title bid.

Holden taken to hospital after Evans challenge (Mar 19, 2011 17:59 GMT)
Bolton boss Owen Coyle confirmed midfielder Stuart Holden was taken to hospital following Jonny Evans' red-card challenge on the midfielder at Old Trafford.

Premier League: Berba takes United five clear (Mar 19, 2011 17:17 GMT)
Manchester United moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League thanks to a late goal from Dimitar Berbatov, while Arsenal witnessed some calamitous goalkeeping in a 2-2 draw with West Brom.

Bale signs new Tottenham deal until 2015 (Mar 19, 2011 17:16 GMT)
Gareth Bale has committed to a new four-and-a-half-year deal at Tottenham.

Liverpool's Pepe Reina still holds Euro hope (Mar 19, 2011 15:19 GMT)
Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina has not given up hope of the Anfield club achieving European qualification for next season.

MatchDay LIVE: All the chat and updates (Mar 19, 2011 12:16 GMT)
MatchDay LIVE - March 19

Moyes denies Rodwell's move to United is done (Mar 19, 2011 11:55 GMT)
Everton manager David Moyes has rejected claims that a deal is already in place which will see Jack Rodwell move to Manchester United in the summer.

Holloway wants FA to give fines to good causes (Mar 19, 2011 11:46 GMT)
A furious Ian Holloway has insisted the Football Association need to show more social responsibility and not hoard disciplinary fines for themselves.

Man City winger Silva still hopeful of title (Mar 19, 2011 11:07 GMT)
David Silva believes Manchester City still have every chance of mounting a title challenge this season - especially if they can carve out a win at Chelsea on Sunday.

Blackburn boss Kean insists his job is safe (Mar 19, 2011 11:03 GMT)
Blackburn Rovers boss Steve Kean believes he is not in danger of the sack despite a dismal run of form which has seen the club sink towards the Premier League relegation zone.

Hernandez hails 'monster' strike partner Rooney (Mar 19, 2011 10:56 GMT)
Javier Hernandez has heaped praise on Manchester United strike partner Wayne Rooney, describing him as a 'monster', and says his debut season at Old Trafford has been a dream.

Redknapp backs Arsenal to win the title (Mar 19, 2011 09:52 GMT)
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp thinks Arsenal now have an "unbelievable'' chance of pipping Manchester United to the Barclays Premier League title.

Wenger: Players can be proud this season (Mar 19, 2011 09:45 GMT)
Arsene Wenger insists his Arsenal youngsters must not be "ashamed'' of their season so far - and once more reiterated they have the mental strength to deliver the Premier League crown.

Ancelotti: Mancini a tactician (Mar 19, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Carlo Ancelotti has praised his compatriot Roberto Mancini ahead of Chelsea's crucial Premier League clash with Manchester City on Sunday.

Phil Jagielka signs new Everton deal until 2015 (Mar 18, 2011 17:18 GMT)
Everton defender Phil Jagielka has signed a new four-year contract which will keep him at Goodison Park until 2015, the club have announced.

Shevchenko: Torres must believe in himself (Mar 18, 2011 15:23 GMT)
Former Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko thinks Fernando Torres needs to "believe in himself" and try to avoid thinking about his goal drought if he is to become a success at Stamford Bridge.

Bruce: We can handle Carroll threat (Mar 18, 2011 14:49 GMT)
Steve Bruce will send his defenders out against Liverpool on Sunday under orders not to allow Andy Carroll to ruin his day for the second time this season.

Hughes: I can take Fulham further than Rovers (Mar 18, 2011 14:35 GMT)
Mark Hughes believes he can achieve more at Fulham than he did with Blackburn.

De Jong warns Balotelli on behaviour (Mar 18, 2011 14:27 GMT)
Manchester City midfielder Nigel de Jong fears Mario Balotelli will become a marked man because of his petulant behaviour.

Lehmann: My experience can help Gunners (Mar 18, 2011 13:32 GMT)
Returning goalkeeper Jens Lehmann hopes some of his 'Invincibles' aura can rub off on Arsenal's young squad as they look to finish the season on a high by finally landing the Premier League title.

Kean targets 42 points for Rovers survival (Mar 18, 2011 13:13 GMT)
Blackburn manager Steve Kean has identified a 42-point safety target as Rovers return to action after a two-week break when they host fellow Premier League strugglers Blackpool on Saturday.

Bruce backs Robson to beat throat cancer (Mar 18, 2011 12:14 GMT)
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has sent his best wishes to former Manchester United team-mate Bryan Robson as he battles throat cancer.

Hughes would make a Mark in Germany (Mar 18, 2011 12:04 GMT)
Kevin Keegan backs Mark Hughes for the Bayern job, and has his say on Michael Jackson.

Zenden: Reds have declined since my exit (Mar 18, 2011 10:39 GMT)
Former Liverpool midfielder Bolo Zenden has highlighted his departure from Anfield as the moment when the Reds' decline took hold.

Gattuso dances with ref, Spurs go space-age (Mar 18, 2011 08:33 GMT)
This week in Off The Ball, Gennaro Gattuso swaps fighting for dancing and Argentinian model Milena Hot strips for All Boys.

Drogba to discuss Chelsea future in summer (Mar 18, 2011 07:16 GMT)
Didier Drogba insists he is happy with Carlo Ancelotti's rotation policy but admits it will be "very interesting" to see how his contract talks pan out at the end of the season.

Wenger hints at Japan charity game (Mar 18, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal's possible summer tour of Japan has been thrown into doubt but Arsene Wenger raised the idea of playing a charity match in the earthquake and tsunami-devastated country.

Rio's season over, not career (Mar 18, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has dismissed suggestions Rio Ferdinand's career may be over as it emerged the Manchester United defender will likely finish the season on the treatment table.

Bean: FA acts like a Communist State (Mar 17, 2011 17:57 GMT)
Graham Bean, part of Sir Alex Ferguson's defence team this week, has accused the Football Association of acting "like a Communist State" over the Manchester United manager's five-match ban for comments made about referee Martin Atkinson.

Villa issue Collins and Dunne punishments (Mar 17, 2011 17:53 GMT)
Aston Villa have confirmed James Collins and Richard Dunne have been punished following a breach of cl

Hughes dismisses Bayern job talk (Mar 17, 2011 16:47 GMT)
Mark Hughes has said he is "very flattered" to be linked to Bayern Munich but stressed he has no intention of leaving Fulham for now.

Fergie decides against appeal, faces Arsenal (Mar 17, 2011 16:41 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson will be on the touchline for Manchester United's game against Arsenal after he opted not to appeal against his five-game and requested that it start immediately.

Veteran Lehmann rejoins Arsenal on rolling deal (Mar 17, 2011 13:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has completed the signing of veteran goalkeeper Jens Lehmann on a rolling monthly contract until the end of the season.

Fergie "disappointed" with ban (Mar 17, 2011 11:21 GMT)
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has expressed his disappointment over receiving a five-match touchline ban from the FA, although the Scot admits he is undecided whether to appeal his suspension.

Injury-plagued Rio could be out for the season (Mar 17, 2011 10:06 GMT)
Injury-plagued Manchester United's defender Rio Ferdinand could be out for the rest of the season.

Fulham boss Hughes linked with Bayern job (Mar 17, 2011 09:39 GMT)
Fulham manager Mark Hughes is top of Bayern Munich's three-man shortlist to replace outgoing boss Louis van Gaal, according to widespread reports in England.

Moyes warns Man United off Rodwell swoop (Mar 17, 2011 09:01 GMT)
Everton manager David Moyes has told Sir Alex Ferguson to forget about trying to sign England Under-21 international Jack Rodwell.

Arsenal's Djourou hopeful over injury recovery (Mar 17, 2011 08:45 GMT)
Johan Djourou remains optimistic that he will feature during Arsenal's title run-in after having a decision over shoulder surgery postponed by a week.

Rooney: Relationship with Fergie strong as ever (Mar 17, 2011 08:21 GMT)
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has rubbished reports suggesting he has fallen out with manager Sir Alex Ferguson and claims he is very happy stay at Old Trafford.

Hubbard: Star performers fail to shine (Mar 17, 2011 08:20 GMT)
Norman Hubbard explores why there are no outstanding candidates for the Premier League Player of the Year.

Carlo keeping Torres fresh for City (Mar 17, 2011 07:35 GMT)
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti insists he only benched £50 million striker Fernando Torres for Wednesday night's Champions League tie to keep him fresh for Sunday's Premier League clash at Manchester City.

Fergie ban too harsh - Ancelotti (Mar 17, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti believes the five-match touchline ban handed to Sir Alex Ferguson by the Football Association is too strong.

Blues accept FA charge over crowd battles (Mar 17, 2011 06:59 GMT)
Birmingham have accepted a Football Association charge of failing to ensure spectators did not enter the field of play following the Carling Cup match against Aston Villa at St Andrew's on December 1.

Cattermole pub ban extended until 2012 (Mar 17, 2011 06:59 GMT)
Sunderland's Lee Cattermole has had his ban from every pub and club in the North East region of Stockton extended for a year after he attempted to get back into some of the premises.

Chelsea agree deal for wonderkid Piazon (Mar 16, 2011 22:55 GMT)
Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Sao Paulo starlet Lucas Piazon when he turns 18, in a move that will see him join the Premier League champions in January 2012.

Avram Grant charged with improper conduct (Mar 16, 2011 17:22 GMT)
West Ham manager Avram Grant has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association for comments he made about referee Mike Jones after Stoke had knocked his side out of the FA Cup.

Fulham's off the wall tribute to Jacko (Mar 16, 2011 16:45 GMT)
Fulham are to unveil a statue to the late Michael Jackson at Craven Cottage due to the singer's friendship with chairman Mohamed Al Fayed.

A leopard can't change its spots (Mar 16, 2011 16:38 GMT)
Mark Lomas says the FA can keep handing out bans to Sir Alex Ferguson, but he will never change.

Nani still livid after Carragher horror tackle (Mar 16, 2011 15:29 GMT)
Manchester United winger Nani has launched a furious attack on Jamie Carragher over the tackle which left him with an ugly gash on his leg.

Ferguson banned for five matches (Mar 16, 2011 14:53 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been suspended for five matches and handed a £30,000 fine for comments he made about referee Martin Atkinson earlier this month.

Fans express concern at Arsenal price increase (Mar 16, 2011 12:32 GMT)
An Arsenal supporters' group has warned that an increase in season ticket prices could drive some supporters away from the club.

Carrick on standby for defensive duty? (Mar 16, 2011 11:42 GMT)
Michael Carrick is hoping that he will not be forced into action as an emergency defender following a spate of injuries at Old Trafford.

United great Bryan Robson battles cancer (Mar 16, 2011 11:18 GMT)
Former Manchester United and England captain Bryan Robson has been diagnosed with cancer.

Bruce missed out on £4.5m Carroll signing (Mar 16, 2011 10:58 GMT)
Steven Bruce has revealed he could have signed Andrew Carroll from Newcastle for just £4.5 million when he was in charge of Wigan Athletic.

Vermaelen nowhere near return to action (Mar 16, 2011 09:47 GMT)
Thomas Vermaelen's injury hell shows no sign of coming to an end with the player revealing he has no idea when he will be able to play again.

Gallas injury boost for Tottenham (Mar 16, 2011 09:28 GMT)
Tottenham have been boosted by the news that a hamstring injury suffered by William Gallas in training on Tuesday is not serious.

Ask Norman: Player-managers, great 'keepers (Mar 16, 2011 08:28 GMT)
ESPNsoccernet's resident anorak, Norman Hubbard, answers your latest questions.

Nani denies reports of interest in Italy move (Mar 15, 2011 15:50 GMT)
Manchester United winger Nani has denied that he is considering leaving the club in order to continue his career in Italy in the next two seasons.

Feyenoord's Gudde slams City's Rekik move (Mar 15, 2011 14:44 GMT)
Feyenoord general manager Eric Gudde is angry that 16-year-old starlet Karim Rekik has been allowed to join Manchester City and hit out at the signing as 'stupid for all involved'.

Stoke chief: League campaign comes first (Mar 15, 2011 14:10 GMT)
Stoke chairman Peter Coates has stressed Premier League survival remains the priority this season after watching the Potters reach the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in 39 years.

Newcastle deny talks with Indian consortium (Mar 15, 2011 13:04 GMT)
Newcastle United have denied suggestions that the club have been in talks with an Indian consortium about a potential sale.

Al-Fayed committed despite Fulham losses (Mar 15, 2011 11:37 GMT)
Fulham chairman Mohamed Al-Fayed remains fully committed to the Premier League club despite the Cottagers posting a £16.9 million loss for the last financial year.

Arsenal dispute Djourou diagnosis (Mar 15, 2011 10:50 GMT)
Arsenal defender Johan Djourou may yet be able to play again this season, according to the Swiss Football Association.

Liverpool owner Henry: No Dalglish deal yet (Mar 15, 2011 08:59 GMT)
Liverpool owner John W Henry has revealed the club have not begun contract discussions with Kenny Dalglish, but have set a date to discuss the Scot's future as manager.

Everton's Moyes planning summer talks (Mar 15, 2011 08:39 GMT)
Everton manager David Moyes will hold talks with the club's board this summer to ascertain whether their strategy is ''workable''.

Ferguson defence to hinge on use of 'fair' (Mar 15, 2011 08:11 GMT)
ESPNsoccernet understands Sir Alex Ferguson will attempt to battle a possible touchline ban by telling the FA he did not cast aspersions on Martin Atkinson.

Nani eyeing Manchester United exit - reports (Mar 15, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United winger Nani is reportedly considered a move to Serie A in the near future despite having his best season in the Premier League to date.

Lehmann confirms talks over Arsenal return (Mar 15, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Jens Lehmann says he has "jumped at the chance" to hold talks with Arsenal regarding a return to North London, and professional football.

A moment of madness from Wenger? (Mar 14, 2011 21:33 GMT)
Tom Adams wonders whether the signing of Jens Lehmann is a moment of madness from Arsene Wenger.

Chat LIVE with Dan Thomas - 1830 GMT (Mar 14, 2011 20:30 GMT)
Join us at 1830 GMT on March 14 for a LIVE chat with Dan Thomas.

Rennes' Marveaux denies Liverpool claims (Mar 14, 2011 17:24 GMT)
Rennes playmaker Sylvain Marveaux has denied reports he has signed a pre-contract agreement to join Liverpool in the summer.

Pardew sees positives in Barton 'eccentricity' (Mar 14, 2011 14:25 GMT)
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew believes Joey Barton's "eccentricity" makes him the player he is.

Lehmann reported to be in talks with Arsenal (Mar 14, 2011 14:10 GMT)
Arsenal are reported to be in talks with Jens Lehmann over a short-term contract to ease the club's injury crisis.

Gunners travel sickness ruins quadruple (Mar 14, 2011 12:21 GMT)
The Fifth Official has Arsenal firmly on his radar, after their recent capitulation continued against Man Utd.

Marveaux close to making Liverpool switch (Mar 14, 2011 11:17 GMT)
Rennes midfielder Sylvain Marveaux has claimed he is close to agreeing a move to Liverpool.

Song out of West Brom game (Mar 14, 2011 10:55 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has confirmed Arsenal will still be without Alex Song for the Premier League clash with West Brom on Saturday and rejected suggestions the midfielder's absence has played a major part in the club's recent troubles.

Ramsey: I'm nearly back to where I was (Mar 14, 2011 09:49 GMT)
Aaron Ramsey insists he is not haunted by the memory of his broken leg as he bids to get Arsenal's season back on track.

Arrests made in Liverpool-United youth tie (Mar 14, 2011 09:19 GMT)
An FA Youth Cup tie between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield saw four red cards and several fans arrested amid ugly scenes.

Wenger not questioning Arsenal players' steel (Mar 14, 2011 07:41 GMT)
Arsene Wenger insists he has no concerns about his players' winning mentality after Arsenal exited three competitions in a fortnight.

Neville: Mourinho won't join United for now (Mar 14, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Gary Neville admits Jose Mourinho could one day manage Manchester United but he insisted Sir Alex Ferguson will remain in the job for some time yet.

Lehmann coy on possible Arsenal return (Mar 13, 2011 15:43 GMT)
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has not ruled out the possibility of returning to his former club as an emergency signing.

Rooney thrilled to have Valencia back (Mar 13, 2011 13:26 GMT)
It has been a difficult 12 months for Wayne Rooney, but the sight of Antonio Valencia returning to action at Old Trafford on Saturday has put a big smile on the Manchester United striker's face.

Villa duo say sorry for coaching staff bust-up (Mar 13, 2011 12:20 GMT)
Villa duo say sorry for coaching staff bust-up Aston Villa defenders James Collins and Richard Dunne have apologised after clashing with the club's coaching staff during a team-bonding session.

Arsenal can still win the title - Wenger (Mar 13, 2011 11:51 GMT)
Arsene Wenger is confident Arsenal can still win the Premier League after his side crashed out of their third cup competition in the space of a fortnight.

Beckham hints at Premier League return (Mar 13, 2011 10:19 GMT)
David Beckham has hinted he is considering a return to the Premier League when his contract with Los Angeles Galaxy expires at the end of the MLS season.

Spurs midfielder Palacios out for three weeks (Mar 12, 2011 13:39 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Wilson Palacios has been ruled out of action for three weeks after undergoing surgery on a knee injury.

Hodgson to keep backroom duo at Baggies (Mar 12, 2011 12:46 GMT)
West Brom boss Roy Hodgson has confirmed assistant head coach Michael Appleton and first team coach Keith Downing will remain part of his backroom staff for the remainder of the season.

Ferguson blasts "disgraceful" Carragher tackle (Mar 12, 2011 10:14 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has branded Jamie Carragher's tackle on Nani during last week's 3-1 defeat at Liverpool "disgraceful".

Sunderland want loanee Elmohamady to stay (Mar 12, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Sunderland have announced they will offer Egypt midfielder Ahmed Elmohamady a permanent deal at the end of the season.

Segura replaces McMahon in Liverpool role (Mar 11, 2011 16:35 GMT)
Liverpool have replaced reserve team coach John McMahon with academy technical director Pep Segura, who will take over on a temporary basis until the end of the season.

Leverkusen left-back keen on Liverpool move (Mar 11, 2011 16:13 GMT)
Bayer Leverkusen left-back Michal Kadlec has said he would welcome a summer move to Liverpool.

Torres: Chelsea a friendlier place than Liverpool (Mar 11, 2011 13:27 GMT)
Fernando Torres says he is enjoying a more friendly dressing room atmosphere since swapping Liverpool for Chelsea in a £50 million move on transfer deadline day.

Boateng: Spurs face summer Bale fight (Mar 11, 2011 12:37 GMT)
Former Tottenham midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng has warned Spurs they will have a fight on their hands to keep hold of Gareth Bale in the summer.

Hammers midfielder Dyer returns to Ipswich (Mar 11, 2011 12:20 GMT)
West Ham midfielder Kieron Dyer has joined former club Ipswich Town on loan for a month, returning to Portman Road 12 years after leaving the Tractor Boys.

Adebayor wants to make the cut in Madrid (Mar 11, 2011 11:51 GMT)
Emmanuel Adebayor says he is doing everything in his power to ensure his loan spell at Real Madrid is made permanent.

Szczesny out for six weeks, club seek signing (Mar 11, 2011 10:32 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has confirmed he will pursue an emergency loan signing as both Wojciech Szczesny and Vito Mannone have been ruled out for six weeks, leaving Manuel Almunia as the club's only senior goalkeeper.

Ferguson: Nani will miss at least three games (Mar 11, 2011 10:22 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has said it is too early to say how long Nani will be out of action but confirmed he will miss at least three games for Manchester United.

Pardew defends Ben Arfa French rehabilitation (Mar 11, 2011 09:37 GMT)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew insists his decision to let Hatem Ben Arfa continue his rehabilitation from a broken leg in France is proving to be the right one for the midfielder.

Redknapp fears for King future (Mar 11, 2011 08:41 GMT)
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has admitted he is uncertain how long Ledley King will be able to continue at the highest level as a chronic knee problem continues to affect his ability to train.

Didier Drogba defends Man City's Kolo Toure (Mar 10, 2011 22:52 GMT)
Chelsea's Didier Drogba has defended Ivory Coast team-mate Kolo Toure and said his failed drugs test was "a stupid mistake" rather than an act of cheating.

Gomes: Sandro the new Dunga (Mar 10, 2011 16:21 GMT)
Tottenham goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes has hailed the contribution of team-mate Sandro after his oustanding performance against AC Milan, comparing the Brazil midfielder to Selecao legend and 1994 World Cup-winning captain Dunga.

Arteta suffers grade-two hamstring tear (Mar 10, 2011 15:54 GMT)
Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta has suffered a grade-two tear hamstring tear.

Sunderland's Cattermole closing in on return (Mar 10, 2011 15:21 GMT)
Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole will return to action in a training ground game at the weekend as he prepares to make his latest comeback from injury.

Blackpool keeper Rachubka close to return (Mar 10, 2011 15:19 GMT)
Blackpool goalkeeper Paul Rachubka is back in light training after his knee injury was revealed to be not as serious as initially feared.

William Gallas hopes to extend Spurs deal (Mar 10, 2011 14:00 GMT)
Tottenham defender William Gallas has revealed that he hopes to remain at White Hart Lane beyond the end of his current deal.

Fabregas to miss United clash, Szczesny blow (Mar 10, 2011 13:42 GMT)
Arsenal will be without Cesc Fabregas for the FA Cup tie against Manchester United on Saturday.

Hammers co-owner Gold nearing recovery (Mar 10, 2011 12:13 GMT)
West Ham co-chairman David Gold has revealed he hopes to be back at Upton Park for the club's next home game against Manchester United.

Pardew open to Ireland deal despite injuries (Mar 10, 2011 12:04 GMT)
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew insists he is still looking at a permanent deal for Stephen Ireland despite his injury problems.

Kolo Toure receives Ivory Coast backing (Mar 10, 2011 11:39 GMT)
Manchester City defender Kolo Toure has received the written support of the Ivorian Football Federation after his failed drug test.

Ajax star Eriksen would reject Liverpool (Mar 10, 2011 10:50 GMT)
Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen claims he would not consider a move to Liverpool, saying Barcelona is the only club that could tempt him away from Ajax.

Rewind: City's era of success ends (Mar 10, 2011 08:37 GMT)
Tom Adams rewinds to 1976, when Manchester City last lifted a trophy thanks to Dennis Tueart's stunner.

Kean struggling to match Rovers' ambition (Mar 10, 2011 08:37 GMT)
Norman Hubbard wonders if Steve Kean has what it takes to keep Blackburn afloat this season.

Cole escapes charge over shooting - reports (Mar 10, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Police have dropped their investigation into Ashley Cole's accidental shooting of a Chelsea intern at the club's training ground, reports say.

Wilshere turns focus to title race (Mar 10, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Jack Wilshere has warned Manchester United that Arsenal are now fully focused on clinching the Premier League title after being knocked out of Europe.

Fergie breaks silence to assess Arsenal threat (Mar 10, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has broken his media silence to run the rule over this weekend's FA Cup opponents Arsenal, describing the Gunners as the "main danger" to his side's trophy ambitions.

Toffees face anxious wait on Arteta injury (Mar 9, 2011 23:57 GMT)
Everton must wait to discover the extent of Mikel Arteta's hamstring injury after the influential midfielder was withdrawn early on in his side's 1-1 draw with Birmingham.

Wigan chief gives vote of confidence to Martinez (Mar 9, 2011 14:24 GMT)
Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan says he has "complete and total faith" in manager Roberto Martinez to steer the club clear of relegation this season.

Lucas determined to prove his worth to Reds (Mar 9, 2011 09:02 GMT)
Liverpool midfielder Lucas says he is "doing everything" to convince the club he deserves to be part of their future plans, though he is yet to open talks regarding a new contract at Anfield.

Blues dismiss fears over European finance rules (Mar 8, 2011 23:22 GMT)
Birmingham are confident they will meet the financial criteria which will enable them to compete in Europe next season after their Carling Cup triumph.

Arsenal confirm Szczesny has dislocated finger (Mar 8, 2011 22:49 GMT)
Arsenal have confirmed that goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny suffered a dislocated finger in the 3-1 defeat at Barcelona.

Liverpool confirm Aurelio sidelined for a month (Mar 8, 2011 16:22 GMT)
Liverpool left-back Fabio Aurelio has been sidelined for up to a month as a result of the hamstring injury sustained in Sunday's 3-1 victory over Manchester United.

Gill: Man United right to snub fan groups (Mar 8, 2011 14:18 GMT)
Manchester United chief executive David Gill has defended the club's decision to snub various fan organisations that were "at war with the owners''.

Wolves defender Edwards out for a month (Mar 8, 2011 13:33 GMT)
Wolves midfielder David Edwards will be out of action for at least a month with a back injury.

Sunderland reassure fans over player sales (Mar 8, 2011 13:31 GMT)
Sunderland chief executive Steve Walton has insisted players will not have to be sold to balance the books.

Villa striker Delfouneso heads to Burnley (Mar 8, 2011 11:21 GMT)
Aston Villa have loaned out young striker Nathan Delfouneso to League Championship side Burnley for the rest of the season.

Sunderland's Henderson going nowhere (Mar 8, 2011 10:33 GMT)
Sunderland midfielder Jordan Henderson has no intention of leaving the club during the summer.

Man in mask Ameobi admits 'big risk' to career (Mar 8, 2011 10:14 GMT)
Newcastle United forward Shola Ameobi has admitted he is putting his career at risk by making his return to action with a protective mask.

Sheringham: Man Utd lack a leader in the side (Mar 8, 2011 09:25 GMT)
Former Manchester United striker Teddy Sheringham claims that the club are struggling because they do not have a real leader in the side.

Moyes plans new deal for ever-present Distin (Mar 8, 2011 08:32 GMT)
Everton defender Sylvain Distin will be offered a new contract at the end of the season as a reward for his consistent performances.

Defoe considered quitting Spurs (Mar 8, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur striker Jermain Defoe has admitted that he considered quitting White Hart Lane in January after becoming frustrated by manager Harry Redknapp's rotation policy.

Suarez: Give me time to shine (Mar 8, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Liverpool stiker Luis Suarez has bemoaned the fact the club has a barren fixture list just as he was starting to show fans what he is capable of.

Angry Nani out for up to a month (Mar 8, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Nani will be out for up to a month as he recovers from the nasty gash on his shin caused by Jamie Carragher, and he is reportedly angry Manchester United did not publicly complain about the tackle.

Premier Showdown - March 5-7 (Mar 8, 2011 00:39 GMT)
Take on Dale Johnson and Tommy Smyth in our predictions game.

Odd couple continue struggles (Mar 7, 2011 23:10 GMT)
Richard Jolly was at Bloomfield Road as Fernando Torres and Didier Drogba failed to gel once again.

Holloway hits out at penalty decision (Mar 7, 2011 22:48 GMT)
Blackpool manager Ian Holloway was criticial of the decision to award Chelsea a penalty as the Blues kept their title hopes alive with a 3-1 victory at Bloomfield Road.

Dalglish tells Liverpool to focus after United win (Mar 7, 2011 15:47 GMT)
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has warned his players they have to build on their win over arch-rivals Manchester United.

Daniel Sturridge predicts bright future for Josh McEachran (Mar 7, 2011 15:30 GMT)
Daniel Sturridge has no doubt fellow Chelsea youngster Josh McEachran will be an England star of the future - if he is allowed to develop at his own pace.

Fulham's Zamora ready for super-sub role (Mar 7, 2011 15:11 GMT)
Fulham striker Bobby Zamora does not expect to walk straight back into Mark Hughes' starting XI despite scoring his first goal since returning from a broken leg.

Houllier sets 10-point survival target for Villa (Mar 7, 2011 13:27 GMT)
Gerard Houllier believes Aston Villa need a minimum of 10 more points to guarantee Premier League survival.

Venky's backing for under-fire boss Kean (Mar 7, 2011 12:41 GMT)
Blackburn owners Venky's have denied manager Steve Kean's job is under threat after a run of three Premier League defeats in four matches.

Choke hold, radio silence (Mar 7, 2011 11:37 GMT)
The Fifth Official casts his eye over the handbags at Anfield and Arsenal's walking wounded.

Gary Cahill revels in sweet double against Villa (Mar 7, 2011 10:49 GMT)
Bolton defender Gary Cahill revealed that he was delighted to finally show his former club Aston Villa that they were wrong to let him go.

Blues' Ferguson to decide over rib injection (Mar 7, 2011 10:08 GMT)
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish will let key midfielder Barry Ferguson decide whether to undergo an injection which could allow him to return to action quicker after suffering a broken rib.

Silva warns rivals: We're getting better (Mar 7, 2011 10:04 GMT)
David Silva has warned Manchester City's top-four rivals there is much more to come from the Blues.

Cole: West Ham can finish in the top half (Mar 7, 2011 09:48 GMT)
West Ham forward Carlton Cole thinks his side can finish in the top half of the table after a run of just one defeat in six games catapulted them out of the relegation zone.

Holloway: Fernando Torres not worth £50m (Mar 7, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Ian Holloway believes striker Fernando Torres is a "fantastic bit of business" for Chelsea but is adamant the Spaniard is not worth £50 million.

Ancelotti: Chelsea is not my team (Mar 7, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Carlo Ancelotti has admitted Chelsea is "not my team" and maintained that owner Roman Abramovich played a major part in the decision to bring in players during the January transfer window.

Defoe wants 100th Spurs goal against Milan (Mar 7, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Jermain Defoe has set his sights on scoring his 100th Tottenham goal in Wednesday's Champions League return clash with AC Milan after ending his Premier League drought.

Dalglish happy to see Carroll debut (Mar 7, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish is looking forward to seeing more of record signing Andy Carroll after the £35million striker made his long-awaited debut in Sunday's 3-1 win over arch-rivals Manchester United.

United blank the media after defeat (Mar 6, 2011 18:09 GMT)
Manchester United failed to provide any post-match interviews after the 3-1 defeat at Liverpool on Sunday, with Sir Alex Ferguson and assistant Mike Phelan refusing to speak to the media.

Dalglish rewarded for birthday boldness (Mar 6, 2011 17:30 GMT)
Richard Jolly was at Anfield to watch Kenny Dalglish's attacking approach pay off for Liverpool against Man Utd.

Kuyt: Hat-trick as 'best feeling ever' (Mar 6, 2011 15:46 GMT)
Dirk Kuyt hailed a "perfect" day after his hat-trick gave Liverpool a 3-1 win over Manchester United.

Kalou may consider Blues future this summer (Mar 6, 2011 12:43 GMT)
Salomon Kalou has revealed he could consider leaving Chelsea in the summer if he is not given more opportunities.

Benitez surprised players found him distant (Mar 6, 2011 11:58 GMT)
Rafael Benitez has said he is "surprised" his former players at Liverpool considered him too distant and spoken of the financial constraints that he believes cost him his job.

Yeung looking for Birmingham investment (Mar 6, 2011 11:28 GMT)
Birmingham owner Carson Yeung and the club's board of directors are stepping up their efforts to attract new investors to the Carling Cup winners.

Gerrard doubtful for Manchester United clash (Mar 6, 2011 11:21 GMT)
Steven Gerrard is believed to be doubtful for Liverpool's clash with Manchester United.

Court case affecting Redknapp concentration (Mar 6, 2011 10:42 GMT)
Harry Redknapp admits he has struggled to keep his mind on his work as Tottenham manager as he prepares to fight tax evasion charges which will come to court in July.

Dalglish worried Ferguson will influence officials (Mar 6, 2011 09:28 GMT)
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has expressed concern that "the ones who shout the loudest get more beneficial decisions" from referees as he prepares to lock horns with Sir Alex Ferguson in the North-West derby.

Team of the Week: March 6, 2011 (Mar 6, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Deadly Dirk Kuyt gets the Team of the Week nod after his hat-trick against Manchester United, but who else is in?

Barry: We're behind Toure (Mar 5, 2011 20:26 GMT)
Gareth Barry says his Manchester City team mates are 100% behind Kolo Toure who missed the 1-0 Premier League win over Wigan after failing a drugs test.

Arsenal 'nearly men' at it again (Mar 5, 2011 19:10 GMT)
Kevin Palmer was at the Emirates Stadium to watch Arsenal come up short when it mattered once more.

Arsene Wenger 'disgusted' by disallowed goal (Mar 5, 2011 18:49 GMT)
Arsene Wenger was left ''disgusted'' by a controversial offside decision which could yet prove crucial in Arsenal's Premier League title battle following a goalless draw with Sunderland at Emirates Stadium.

Prem: Arsenal held, West Ham thrash Stoke (Mar 5, 2011 17:05 GMT)
Arsenal missed the chance to move within a point of Premier League leaders Manchester United as they were held to a 0-0 draw at home to Sunderland.

Blatter: FA could have thrown book at Rooney (Mar 5, 2011 16:31 GMT)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has claimed the Football Association could have thrown the book at Wayne Rooney over his alleged elbow on James McCarthy.

MatchDay LIVE: All the chat and updates (Mar 5, 2011 12:31 GMT)
MatchDay LIVE - March 5

Giggs feeling good 20 years after his debut (Mar 5, 2011 11:48 GMT)
Ryan Giggs celebrated 20 years as a professional this week and retirement is still not on the horizon for the Manchester United great.

Suarez relishes chance to derail Utd (Mar 5, 2011 11:30 GMT)
Luis Suarez has said derailing Manchester United's title bid "would be a prize" for Liverpool ahead of the teams' meeting at Anfield on Sunday.

Johnson pledges his future to Birmingham (Mar 5, 2011 11:04 GMT)
Birmingham central defender Roger Johnson has moved to end speculation about his future by insisting he will stay for as long as Alex McLeish wants him.

Redknapp eyes injury boost (Mar 5, 2011 10:49 GMT)
Harry Redknapp says there is light at the end of the tunnel for Tottenham Hotspur with regard to the club's injury troubles.

Reina: I can't pledge eternal love to Liverpool (Mar 5, 2011 10:27 GMT)
Pepe Reina has insisted he cannot pledge his "eternal love" to Liverpool, and has called on the club's owners to dig deep to fund signings.

Ancelotti urges Luiz to 'be more calm' on field (Mar 5, 2011 10:04 GMT)
Carlo Ancelotti has warned David Luiz to keep his tackling under control following his controversial performance during Chelsea's 2-1 win over Manchester United.

Yaya: It will be difficult to play with Kolo out (Mar 5, 2011 09:37 GMT)
Yaya Toure has revealed he will find it "very hard" to play for Manchester City during his brother's suspension.

Harry: City will miss Toure in race for fourth (Mar 5, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Harry Redknapp believes Tottenham and Manchester City are set for another duel for a Champions League berth - and that Kolo Toure's absence could turn the race for fourth in his favour.

Wenger: Title is still Man United's to lose (Mar 5, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger insists Arsenal are still underdogs in the title race despite the fact their destiny now lies in their own hands following Manchester United's loss to Chelsea.

Ferguson to contest FA improper conduct charge (Mar 4, 2011 14:37 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson will contest an FA charge of improper conduct relating to comments directed at referee Martin Atkinson following Manchester United's defeat to Chelsea.

Wenger: Kolo took diet pill (Mar 4, 2011 14:19 GMT)
Manchester City's Kolo Toure failed a drugs test after taking a diet pill belonging to his wife, according the defender's former manager Arsene Wenger.

Ireland claims he was misquoted in outburst (Mar 4, 2011 14:02 GMT)
Aston Villa midfielder Stephen Ireland says he has been "misquoted" after conducting an interview in which he was apparently critical of Gerard Houllier, the city of Birmingham and his home city of Cork.

Mind games are pointless - Dalglish (Mar 4, 2011 13:29 GMT)
Kenny Dalglish has warned Sir Alex Ferguson that any psychological tricks will have no effect on Liverpool ahead of their clash with Manchester United.

Toon boss Pardew dismisses Barton strike talk (Mar 4, 2011 13:04 GMT)
Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew has scoffed at claims Joey Barton refused to face Bolton last week due to a wrangle over his future.

Redknapp turned down offer from Al-Ahli (Mar 4, 2011 12:52 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp has revelaed he was tempted by an offer to manage Al-Ahli last summer.

Real Madrid star Ronaldo out for two weeks (Mar 4, 2011 11:58 GMT)
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo will be out of action for two weeks with a hamstring injury, the Spanish club have confirmed.

Fletcher signs new contract with Man United (Mar 4, 2011 10:58 GMT)
Darren Fletcher has signed a new four-year contract with Manchester United that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2015.

Aston Villa defender Dunne out for a month (Mar 4, 2011 10:47 GMT)
Aston Villa centre-back Richard Dunne will be sidelined for up to a month with a shoulder problem.

Ireland rages at Houllier (Mar 4, 2011 10:39 GMT)
On loan Newcastle midfielder Stephen Ireland has revealed how Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier told him to "stay at home" as he was forced out of Villa Park.

Ancelotti in Roma 'negotiation' (Mar 4, 2011 10:00 GMT)
Carlo Ancelotti's former team-mate Ruggiero Rizzitelli claims the Chelsea manager has held talks with Roma about a return to Italy.

Barca skipper Puyol in line for Gunners return (Mar 4, 2011 09:12 GMT)
Barcelona captain Carles Puyol is back in training ahead of Saturday's Primera Division match at home to Zaragoza and looks set to be fit to face Arsenal in the teams' Champions League last 16 second leg on Tuesday night.

Mancini: Balotelli deaf to my advice (Mar 4, 2011 08:49 GMT)
Roberto Mancini has admitted that he is struggling to get through to hot-headed Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli.

Newcastle valued Andy Carroll at £1 million (Mar 4, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Liverpool's £35 million striker Andy Carroll was valued at just £1 million by Newcastle United at the end of last season.

Ferguson imposes media ban (Mar 4, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has withdrawn from all media duties - including Manchester United's in-house MUTV - after he was charged by the FA over his criticism of referee Martin Atkinson.

City suspend Kolo Toure after failed drug test (Mar 4, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Manchester City have suspended defender Kolo Toure after he failed a drugs test.

City suspend Kolo Toure after failed drug test (Mar 3, 2011 19:12 GMT)
Manchester City have suspended defender Kolo Toure after he failed a drugs test.

Abramovich's PA assisting with Blues deals (Mar 3, 2011 18:00 GMT)
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has turned to his PA, Marina Granovskaia, to form an important part of his transfer recruitment team.

Carrick signs new Manchester United contract (Mar 3, 2011 16:54 GMT)
Michael Carrick has signed a new three-and-a-half-year contract at Manchester United.

Whelan says Wigan's future will be secure (Mar 3, 2011 16:50 GMT)
Dave Whelan has told ESPNsoccernet that he is happy to continue funding Wigan Athletic and stressed that when the time comes for him to eventually leave, he will ensure the club is in safe hands.

Atkinson attack a diversionary tactic (Mar 3, 2011 16:42 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has played an old trick in attacking Martin Atkinson, says John Brewin.

Ferguson charged by FA over ref comments (Mar 3, 2011 16:32 GMT)
The FA have charged Sir Alex Ferguson for improper conduct after comments directed at referee Martin Atkinson following Manchester United's defeat to Chelsea.

Ferguson played Carling Cup with broken rib (Mar 3, 2011 16:26 GMT)
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has revealed midfielder Barry Ferguson played an hour of the Carling Cup final with a broken rib.

Delph handed new four-year Villa deal (Mar 3, 2011 16:11 GMT)
Aston Villa midfielder Fabian Delph has signed a new four-year contract tying him to the club until 2015.

Evra on course for Anfield (Mar 3, 2011 15:04 GMT)
Manchester United defender Patrice Evra is confident he will shake off his injury concerns to play a full part against Liverpool on Sunday.

Prognosis not good on Van Persie - Wenger (Mar 3, 2011 13:08 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has conceded that his initial prognosis that Arsenal forward Robin van Persie will be out for three weeks could be optimistic.

Bullish Kean does not fear axe from Blackburn (Mar 3, 2011 12:11 GMT)
Steve Kean insists his job is secure despite Blackburn Rovers' recent slide down the Premier League table.

Goalkeeper Gordon to see knee specialist (Mar 3, 2011 12:06 GMT)
Sunderland goalkeeper Craig Gordon is to visit a specialist in Sweden next week over his troublesome knee injury.

Baggies will curb attacking instincts to stay up (Mar 3, 2011 11:56 GMT)
West Brom winger Jerome Thomas claims that the Baggies are happy to curb their attacking instincts if it means that they stay in the Premier League this season.

Dalglish talks up Carroll's chances (Mar 3, 2011 11:18 GMT)
Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish gave away none of his secrets to Sir Alex Ferguson ahead of Sunday's clash with Manchester United, but he spoke with the subtle confidence of a man who expects record signing Andy Carroll to play some part at Anfield.

West Ham's Olympic Stadium bid approved (Mar 3, 2011 10:51 GMT)
West Ham's hopes of landing the Olympic Stadium after the 2012 Olympic Games has taken another step forward after their move from Upton Park was approved by the Government and Mayor of London, oris Johnson.

Cathcart: Blackpool can shock Chelsea (Mar 3, 2011 10:39 GMT)
Blackpool defender Craig Cathcart believes that his side can upset the odds and beat Chelsea on Monday evening.

O'Neill to go to Arbitration Tribunal (Mar 3, 2011 10:30 GMT)
Aston Villa have reached an impasse with Martin O'Neill over the terms of his exit from the club last August, and the matter will now be referred to the Premier League Managers Arbitration Tribunal.

Ivanovic says penalty award was 'dubious' (Mar 3, 2011 09:54 GMT)
Branislav Ivanovic has fanned the flames following Chelsea's controversial 2-1 win over Manchester United by admitting the winning penalty should not have been given.

Masked man Ameobi set to return for Newcastle (Mar 3, 2011 09:51 GMT)
Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi is ready to return to action, but will wear a protective face mask as he is still recovering from a broken cheekbone.

Bridge lauds 'positive' Hammers boss Grant (Mar 3, 2011 09:35 GMT)
West Ham defender Wayne Bridge has praised the man-management skills of his boss Avram Grant, insisting he is a "positive person" who makes "players feel good about themselves".

Reina takes responsibility (Mar 3, 2011 09:29 GMT)
Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina says he must rediscover his form ahead of the visit of Manchester United on Sunday.

Carlo Ancelotti: I don't expect Torres to score (Mar 3, 2011 09:09 GMT)
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has attempted to take some of the heat off £50 million signing Fernando Torres by insisting he is "not asking him to score".

February Squad of the Month (Mar 3, 2011 08:59 GMT)
Dale Johnson picks out the top fantasy performers from February's Premier League fixtures.

First XI: A rivalry in deepest red (Mar 3, 2011 08:59 GMT)
Ahead of Sunday's game at Anfield, we put together the First XI Liverpool-United clashes.

Blues look ahead after cup triumph (Mar 3, 2011 08:57 GMT)
Birmingham have taken a giant step towards fulfilling their potential, says Phil Shaw.

Hubbard: Cautious nature counts against McLeish (Mar 3, 2011 08:57 GMT)
Norman Hubbard on why Alex McLeish may never get the chance to manager a 'top four' club.

Meireles wins February ESPN PFA Fans' award (Mar 3, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Liverpool midfielder Raul Meireles has been crowned the ESPN PFA Fans' Player of the Month for February, after playing a vital role in the Reds resurgence under Kenny Dalglish.

Ferguson facing touchline ban (Mar 3, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson could be forced to watch from the stands as Manchester United pursue the Premier League title as the FA considers punishing the manager for his criticism of referee Martin Atkinson.

Torres warns he needs time to settle at Chelsea (Mar 2, 2011 16:43 GMT)
Fernando Torres insists it was always going to take him time to settle at Chelsea as his search for his first goal for the club continues.

Lampard: Chelsea title hopes still alive (Mar 2, 2011 15:34 GMT)
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard believes beating Manchester United has ensured his side are still in with a chance of winning the Premier League title this season.

Man City target Ghana star Asamoah - agent (Mar 2, 2011 13:25 GMT)
The agent of Udinese midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah has claimed his client is a target for big-spending Manchester City.

Olsson apologises for Stoke tunnel fracas (Mar 2, 2011 13:14 GMT)
West Brom defender Jonas Olsson has apologised for his moment of rage at Stoke on Monday.

O'Shea pays tribute to stalwart Giggs (Mar 2, 2011 13:00 GMT)
John O'Shea has paid tribute to Manchester United team-mate Ryan Giggs and insists that the Welshman's longevity could see him continue playing until he is 40.

Bruce optimistic over Turner Sunderland return (Mar 2, 2011 10:19 GMT)
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has dismissed suggestions that defender Michael Turner might not play again this season.

Schalke confirm United interested in Neuer (Mar 2, 2011 09:03 GMT)
Schalke chairman Clemens Tonnies has confirmed that Manchester United have expressed an interest in signing their German international goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.

Ferguson fumes at ref after Chelsea loss (Mar 2, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson vented his fury at referee Martin Atkinson after he felt "a lot of decisions" went against Manchester United in their 2-1 loss to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday.

Carroll could make Anfield debut against United (Mar 2, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Andy Carroll is in line to make his Liverpool debut against Manchester United on Sunday while Raul Meireles, Daniel Agger and Fabio Aurelio could also play.

Fellaini season over after ankle operation (Mar 2, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini will miss the rest of the season with an ankle injury.

Birmingham to release Bowyer in summer (Mar 1, 2011 23:53 GMT)
Birmingham midfielder Lee Bowyer has revealed that he is not expecting to be offered a new contract by the club when his current deal expires this summer.

Pulis laments 'shocking' Vela goal decision (Mar 1, 2011 23:07 GMT)
West Brom boss Roy Hodgson apologised to Stoke after a picture was broken in the players' tunnel after the sides' 1-1 draw, though he preferred to focus on the resilience his players showed at the Britannia Stadium.

Arsenal true winners of Bridge battle (Mar 1, 2011 22:45 GMT)
Dale Johnson crowns Arsenal as the biggest winners as Chelsea defeat Man United at Stamford Bridge.

Chamakh now holds the key for Arsenal (Mar 1, 2011 19:25 GMT)
Jon Carter thinks that Marouane Chamakh will have to impress, if Arsenal are to succeed this season.

Houllier looking for 'better balance' at Villa (Mar 1, 2011 15:27 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier admits part of his remit is to help find a "better balance" between the club's hefty wage bill and the turnover of the club.

Chat LIVE with Mark Lomas - 1530 GMT (Mar 1, 2011 15:24 GMT)
Join us at 1530 GMT on March 1 for a LIVE chat with Mark Lomas.

Newcastle's Ben Arfa could be out until May (Mar 1, 2011 14:59 GMT)
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has revealed Hatem Ben Arfa faces a battle to return to first-team action before May as he bids to recover from his double leg break.

Hammers co-owner Gold responding well (Mar 1, 2011 13:48 GMT)
West Ham co-chairman David Gold is recovering well from cholangitis and septicaemia, his daughter Jacqueline said on Tuesday.

Henry: I want to come 'home' to Arsenal (Mar 1, 2011 13:37 GMT)
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has revealed his intention to return to the club, saying: "If, one day, they want me I will come back. When, I don't know, I just want to be back."

Ireland confident ahead of Toon debut (Mar 1, 2011 13:36 GMT)
Stephen Ireland has vowed not to let anybody down as he prepares to make his debut for Newcastle this weekend.

Bruce delighted as Campbell closes on return (Mar 1, 2011 13:30 GMT)
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce believes Fraizer Campbell is looking "magnificent" as he closes in a return to action.

Drogba: I no longer have any desire to leave (Mar 1, 2011 12:38 GMT)
Didier Drogba insists he no longer has any interest in leaving Chelsea.

Agent plays down Balotelli to Milan talk (Mar 1, 2011 12:08 GMT)
Mario Balotelli's agent has played down rumours the striker could depart Manchester City for AC Milan this summer.

Liverpool defender Kelly set for month out (Mar 1, 2011 11:44 GMT)
Liverpool defender Martin Kelly assured Reds fans that he is a "quick healer" after it was revealed that he will miss the next month of the season with a hamstring injury.

Blackburn midfielder Dunn out of Fulham clash (Mar 1, 2011 11:23 GMT)
Blackburn midfielder David Dunn has been ruled out of Saturday's trip to Fulham because of a hip muscle tear.

Giggs approaches landmark (Mar 1, 2011 10:30 GMT)
Ryan Giggs believes the quality of players at Manchester United has been the key to his longevity as he approaches the 20-year anniversary of his professional debut.

Albrighton and Clark lend helping hand (Mar 1, 2011 10:06 GMT)
Aston Villa players Marc Albrighton and Ciaran Clark paid a visit to British Military Martial Arts (BMMA) in Sutton Coldfield as they delivered new kits to the children.

Hernandez happy to make way for Rooney (Mar 1, 2011 08:55 GMT)
Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez insists he is happy to step aside to make way for team-mate Wayne Rooney.

Rewind: Giggs will soon tear you apart (Mar 1, 2011 08:18 GMT)
To celebrate Ryan Giggs' anniversary, John Brewin remembers the Manchester United of 1991.

Whelan: Refs 'afraid' of punishing United (Mar 1, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has claimed some referees "seem to be afraid of applying the law to Manchester United" after Wayne Rooney escaped a ban for his elbow on James McCarthy.

Veteran Pires keen to extend Aston Villa stay (Mar 1, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Robert Pires has expressed his desire to remain at Aston Villa for another season and help with the development of the club's crop of young talent.


English Championship
McDermott signs new Reading contract (Mar 30, 2011 18:09 GMT)
Reading manager Brian McDermott has agreed terms on a new, improved contract at the Madejski Stadium.

QPR star Taarabt takes top prize at awards (Mar 21, 2011 10:06 GMT)
QPR midfielder Adel Taarabt has been named the Championship Player of the Year, with Ipswich striker Connor Wickham taking the Young Player of the Year award.

Donc 0-1 QPR: Ephraim's winner (Mar 19, 2011 18:20 GMT)
QPR's seemingly unstoppable march towards promotion from the Championship continued as they posted a workmanlike 1-0 win over Doncaster at the Keepmoat Stadium.

Baraclough sacked by struggling Scunthorpe (Mar 16, 2011 11:54 GMT)
Scunthorpe have sacked manager Ian Baraclough following Tuesday night's 3-0 defeat at home to Preston.

Leeds United's true owners remain unknown (Mar 16, 2011 07:36 GMT)
Ken Bates avoided a grilling by MPs over the ownership of Leeds due to sickness but the club's chief executive insisted neither of them know the identities of the ultimate owners.

Preston boost survival hopes, Watford win (Mar 15, 2011 23:16 GMT)
Phil Brown tasted victory as Preston manager at the 13th attempt as the Championship's bottom club breathed new life into their fight with relegation by beating Scunthorpe 3-0.

Coventry dismiss Boothroyd after ten months (Mar 14, 2011 09:32 GMT)
Coventry have sacked manager Aidy Boothroyd after less than ten months in charge at the Ricoh Arena.

Championship: QPR extend advantage at top (Mar 12, 2011 17:21 GMT)
QPR put their off-field issues to one side to extend their advantage at the summit of the Championship courtesy of a hard-fought victory in their London derby with Crystal Palace.

Forlan out in cold, Messi bid gets messy (Mar 11, 2011 08:51 GMT)
This week in Off The Ball, Atletico deny campaign to alienate Diego Forlan and a Messi bid gets messy.

QPR hit with seven FA charges over Faurlin deal (Mar 9, 2011 18:20 GMT)
The Football Association has charged Championship leaders QPR on seven counts relating to the economic rights of player Alejandro Faurlin.

Championship: Millwall take rare win over QPR (Mar 8, 2011 23:02 GMT)
Championship leaders QPR lost in the league for the first time since New Year's Day as they slid to a 2-0 defeat at play-off chasing Millwall.

Forest snap up Boro striker Boyd (Mar 8, 2011 10:58 GMT)
Middlesbrough striker Kris Boyd is to join League Championship rivals Nottingham Forest on loan as manager Tony Mowbray's search for a goalscorer finally paid dividends.

Championship: QPR win, Forest run ended (Mar 5, 2011 17:37 GMT)
Ishmael Miller scored the only goal of the game two minutes from time as Championship leaders QPR overcame play-off hopefuls Leicester 1-0, while Nottingham Forest's 36-game unbeaten run came to an end at the hands of Hull at the City Ground.

Championship: Forest draw, Pompey win (Mar 1, 2011 22:44 GMT)
An injury-time equaliser from Dele Adebola earned promotion-chasing Nottingham Forest a precious point against struggling Middlesbrough.


English League One
Early bath for Sao Paulo, Blues' lucky pants (Mar 4, 2011 09:01 GMT)
This week in Off The Ball, Sao Paulo fans swim in a flooded stadium and Birmingham thank their lucky pants.

Hart named new Swindon boss (Mar 3, 2011 10:54 GMT)
Swindon have appointed Paul Hart as their new manager until the end of the season just a day after Danny Wilson's resignation.


English Conference
Player sent off for tackling pitch invader (Mar 9, 2011 10:31 GMT)
Dorchester Town's player-manager Ashley Vickers has expressed his dismay at being sent off for tackling a semi-naked pitch invader.


English FA Cup
FA currently in talks over new sponsorship deal (Mar 31, 2011 08:49 GMT)
The FA has told ESPNsoccernet that it is in talks with "interested parties" to find a new sponsor for the FA Cup for next season.

Fergie predicts 'absolute chaos' for semis (Mar 29, 2011 14:34 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson is predicting ''absolute chaos'' on FA Cup semi-final weekend as, with both matches at Wembley and all four teams heading down from the north west, travel routes are going to be congested.

City relishing derby date (Mar 14, 2011 19:02 GMT)
Roberto Mancini looked ahead to a ''great semi-final'' against FA Cup opponents Manchester United before admitting it will be next year before his Manchester City side can compete at the same level as their neighbours.

Wright-Phillips relishing FA Cup semi against United (Mar 14, 2011 16:05 GMT)
Manchester City winger Shaun Wright-Phillips says he felt it was "inevitable" that Roberto Mancini's side drew Manchester United in the FA Cup semi-finals, but remains hopeful that he and his team-mates can win the trophy and help City's fans "realis

FA set for big weekend (Mar 14, 2011 15:17 GMT)
The Football Association accepts there are "different circumstances" attached to next month's all-Manchester FA Cup semi-final at Wembley but is confident it will not cause difficulties.

Van der Sar surprised by line-up (Mar 14, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Edwin van der Sar will not reconsider his retirement plans even though he was genuinely moved at hearing the Stretford End bellow "one more year'' in recognition of his man-of-the-match performance in Saturday's 2-0 FA Cup win over Arsenal.

Team of the Week: March 13, 2011 (Mar 13, 2011 20:14 GMT)
A Da Silva twin gets into our Team of the Week for his efforts against Arsenal, but who else made the cut?

Stuttering City seal derby date (Mar 13, 2011 20:08 GMT)
Richard Jolly was at Eastlands to watch Man City seal their derby date with United in the FA Cup.

Djourou out for the season after shoulder injury (Mar 13, 2011 19:05 GMT)
Arsenal defender Johan Djourou will miss the rest of the season after suffering a dislocated shoulder in his side's FA Cup quarter-final defeat to Manchester United, manager Arsene Wenger has said.

FA Cup draw: Manchester derby in semis (Mar 13, 2011 14:55 GMT)
Manchester derby in semis

FA Cup semi-final draw LIVE (Mar 13, 2011 14:43 GMT)
FA Cup semi-final draw LIVE

Snubbed Demba Ba could make Stoke pay (Mar 13, 2011 13:00 GMT)
West Ham United striker Demba Ba claims it's a "blessing" his January move to Stoke City fell through as he prepares to face the Potters in an FA Cup quarter-final at the Britannia Stadium.

Defence the best form of attack (Mar 12, 2011 20:33 GMT)
Richard Jolly watched Man Utd and their seven defenders knock Arsenal out of another cup.

Bolton skipper Davies thanks fans (Mar 12, 2011 14:58 GMT)
Bolton Wanderers captain Kevin Davies hailed the efforts of his club's travelling support as the team booked a place in the last four of the FA Cup with a 3-2 win over Birmingham at St Andrew's.

De Jong: Euro fatigue won't affect us (Mar 12, 2011 11:40 GMT)
Manchester City did not arrive home after their Europa League tie with Dynamo Kiev until 5am but midfielder Nigel de Jong says the loss of a night's sleep will not affect the team ahead of Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final against Reading.

Francis: Blues can win FA Cup (Mar 12, 2011 10:50 GMT)
Former Birmingham City manager Trevor Francis believes the Carling Cup winners can complete the double and also triumph in the FA Cup.

Wenger: We must bounce back better (Mar 12, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger believes mental strength will be the decisive factor as Arsenal and Manchester United each look to bounce back from disappointing defeats in their FA Cup quarter-final on Saturday.

Utd-Arsenal replay would be Friday (Mar 12, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Arsenal and Manchester United will replay their FA Cup quarter-final on Friday should Saturday's Old Trafford clash end in a draw.

The FA Cup's Greatest Goals (Mar 11, 2011 08:24 GMT)
ESPNsoccernet's selection of the greatest goals in FA Cup history.

The FA Cup's Greatest Forwards (Mar 11, 2011 08:21 GMT)
ESPNsoccernet's selection of the greatest forwards in FA Cup history.

Sweet success for Blues? (Mar 11, 2011 08:19 GMT)
Kevin Keegan explains why Birmingham could become victims of their own success this season.

Coyle: Let's win Cup for Lofthouse (Mar 11, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Bolton boss Owen Coyle believes winning the FA Cup this season would be the perfect tribute to club legend Nat Lofthouse, who died in January aged 85.

Carrick not looking past Arsenal tie (Mar 11, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick admits the thought of a potential FA Cup final derby against local rivals City is an exciting one - but insists he is solely focused on Saturday's showdown with Arsenal.

Houllier sorry for weakened team (Mar 5, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Gerard Houllier has apologised to Aston Villa fans for not giving them advance warning of his decision to make major changes for the FA Cup tie with Manchester City at Eastlands in mid-week.

Orient chief pleads 'don't change the FA Cup' (Mar 3, 2011 16:08 GMT)
Leyton Orient chairman Barry Hearn has told ESPNsoccernet that the FA Cup "needs to be protected" from proposed overhauls, and hailed the competiion for providing his club with "special memories".

Bullish Wenger talks up Arsenal momentum (Mar 3, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger is certain Arsenal are over their Carling Cup final blues and on track for bigger and better things after the Gunners hammered Leyton Orient in the FA Cup.

Villa offer an easy progress for City (Mar 2, 2011 23:10 GMT)
An understrength Villa offered Manchester City a path to Wembley, says Richard Jolly

Wenger: Every Arsenal game is a cup final (Mar 2, 2011 22:52 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has declared that every game left in Arsenal's season is a cup final after watching his side bounce back from their Carling Cup heartbreak with a 5-0 demolition of Leyton Orient in the FA Cup.

MatchDay LIVE: All the chat and updates (Mar 2, 2011 18:24 GMT)
MatchDay LIVE - March 2

Albrighton: Blues win not extra incentive (Mar 2, 2011 08:15 GMT)
Aston Villa midfielder Marc Albrighton is targeting FA Cup glory this season but insists city rivals Birmingham's Carling Cup success is not an extra spur to clinch a Wembley final spot.

Houllier returns to site of darkest day (Mar 2, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier admits the 4-0 defeat by Manchester City in December was "the lowest point of my career'' ahead of Wednesday night's FA Cup clash between the clubs at Eastlands.

Hearn keen to add to Wenger's woe (Mar 2, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Leyton Orient chairman Barry Hearn is confident that his side can pile the misery onto Arsenal - after the Gunners' defeat in the Carling Cup final this weekend - when the two sides meet in their FA Cup replay on Wednesday night.

Orient chief 'dreaming of penalties' (Mar 1, 2011 12:53 GMT)
Leyton Orient chairman Barry Hearn cannot wait for his side's FA Cup replay against Arsenal, but admits he is praying for penalties at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday.


English Worthington Cup
Birmingham fined by FA for derby trouble (Mar 29, 2011 16:24 GMT)
Birmingham have been fined £20,000, with a further £20,000 suspended, and warned as to their future conduct following the pitch invasion that marred their Carling Cup quarter-final victory over Aston Villa in December.

FA charge Blues over Carling Cup fracas (Mar 4, 2011 12:13 GMT)
The Football Association have charged Birmingham with failing to ensure spectators did not enter the field of play following the Carling Cup match against Aston Villa at St Andrew's on December 1, the FA have said.


England
Carroll vows to deliver for England (Mar 30, 2011 21:42 GMT)
Andy Carroll believes his first senior international goal against Ghana at Wembley shows he is a striker England can rely on.

Mourinho nearly took England job (Mar 28, 2011 10:10 GMT)
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho was within hours of accepting the England job, prior to Fabio Capello's appointment.

Carson drafted in to replace Foster for England (Mar 25, 2011 09:59 GMT)
Scott Carson has been drafted into the England squad to face Wales after Birmingham City's Ben Foster was forced to withdraw due to a throat infection.

Barry: Capello is more relaxed (Mar 25, 2011 08:40 GMT)
Gareth Barry says the England camp is now a more relaxed place under Fabio Capello and that the players remain firmly behind a manager who has been repeatedly criticised by the national media.

Welsh FA sorry for England ticketing fiasco (Mar 2, 2011 17:58 GMT)
The Welsh FA has apologised and expressed its regret over a hugely damaging and embarrassing error which has forced the FA to ask England fans to return 951 tickets for this month's Euro 2012 qualifier in Cardiff.