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English National Team
FA continues 'racist chanting' investigation (Mar 29, 2013 17:01 GMT)
The Football Association is to continue reviewing footage of England supporters at the World Cup qualifier in San Marino as it investigates alleged racist chants directed at Rio and Anton Ferdinand.

Ferdinand blasts fans over abuse (Mar 29, 2013 07:00 GMT)
England have been reported to FIFA by Football Against Racism in Europe (FARE) over alleged racist chanting by their supporters towards Rio Ferdinand and his brother Anton during last Friday's World Cup qualifier with San Marino.

Hodgson and Fergie to hold Ferdinand talks (Mar 28, 2013 13:08 GMT)
Roy Hodgson will hold talks with Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson before deciding whether to offer Rio Ferdinand a way back into the England picture.

Roy Hodgson: England have a chance (Mar 28, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Coach Roy Hodgson has attempted to calm concerns about England's chances of qualifying for next year's World Cup finals but accepted the play-offs could be in store.

Montenegro face sanctions over England clash (Mar 28, 2013 07:00 GMT)
FIFA are gathering information which could lead to disciplinary action for Montenegro after reports of abusive behaviour from a section of their fans toward England players after their 1-1 World Cup qualifier draw surfaced.

Sunderland winger Johnson targets England recall (Mar 27, 2013 17:23 GMT)
Sunderland winger Adam Johnson is hoping to get back to top form and win a place in the England squad as the race for a place in the World Cup finals enters the final straight.

Gerrard: England deserved to be held to draw (Mar 26, 2013 23:27 GMT)
Steven Gerrard believes England "deserved" to drop two points away to Montenegro following their second-half slump in Podgorica on Tuesday evening.

Campbell defends Rio withdrawal (Mar 26, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Former Arsenal defender Sol Campbell has defended Rio Ferdinand's decision to withdraw from the England squad, insisting the 34-year-old will bounce back to revive his international career.

Gerrard silences Montenegro jibes (Mar 26, 2013 01:40 GMT)
England captain Steven Gerrard has silenced the vocal Montenegro camp, insisting pre-match jibes from coach Branko Brnovic and striker Mirko Vucinic have proved the Three Lions are on the frontfoot ahead of their World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.

Hodgson shrugs off Brnovic 'mind games' (Mar 25, 2013 19:35 GMT)
Roy Hodgson has dismissed claims by Montenegro coach Branko Brnovic that England are a long-ball team, suggesting that the comments were just pre-match "mind games" from his opposite number.

Brnovic lashes out at 'long ball' England (Mar 25, 2013 15:34 GMT)
Montenegro manager Branko Brnovic has hit out at England, labelling them a route-one team who believe their place in next year's World Cup is already guaranteed.

Ox wary of Montenegro environment (Mar 25, 2013 07:44 GMT)
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is braced for a "hostile" atmosphere against Montenegro in Podgorica on Tuesday but is confident England have what it takes to overcome their opponents.

Cleverley: Scholes still influences England (Mar 25, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Tom Cleverley says he hopes to emulate the feats of Manchester United team-mate Paul Scholes for club and country as he aims to make an impact for England in their World Cup qualifier against Montenegro.

Rio Ferdinand criticises England and Hodgson (Mar 23, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand's England future has darkened after he publicly criticised the current England squad and its style of play under manager Roy Hodgson.

Hodgson hails 'professional England performance' (Mar 22, 2013 22:51 GMT)
England manager Roy Hodgson was impressed with his players' "professional performance" against San Marino as they eased to an 8-0 win in Serravalle.

Greg Dyke to replace Bernstein as FA chairman (Mar 21, 2013 11:46 GMT)
The Football Association has announced that former BBC director general Greg Dyke will become the governing body's new chairman in the summer.

England game faces TV blackout (Mar 21, 2013 07:58 GMT)
Uncertainty surrounds the broadcast rights for Tuesday night's key World Cup qualifier between Montenegro and England - and there is an outside chance that the match will not be shown in Britain.

Joe Hart will battle for England No. 1 spot (Mar 20, 2013 14:08 GMT)
England goalkeeper Joe Hart has admitted his season has "not been brilliant'' by his own standards, but claims that he will battle to keep the No. 1 jersey.

Taylor: Capello thought that I was a midfielder (Mar 20, 2013 11:56 GMT)
Newcastle defender Steven Taylor has revealed that he never had a chance of an England call-up under Fabio Capello as the Italian thought he was a midfielder.

Phil Neville joins England Under-21 coaching staff (Mar 19, 2013 18:30 GMT)
Everton captain Phil Neville has been appointed as part of the England Under-21 coaching staff for this summer's European Championships.

Houllier, Lamps lead praise for Owen (Mar 19, 2013 17:42 GMT)
Former England boss Glenn Hoddle has labelled Michael Owen one of the country's "greatest ever finishers" after the striker announced his intention to retire from the game at the end of this season.

Lampard: Ferdinand could still have England future (Mar 19, 2013 15:00 GMT)
Frank Lampard remains hopeful that Rio Ferdinand's England career has not come to an end despite the Manchester United defender having to withdraw from the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against San Marino and Montenegro.

Ex-England star Shilton admits drink-driving charge (Mar 19, 2013 13:31 GMT)
Former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton has admitted a charge of drink-driving after he was found with more than double the legal amount of alcohol in his system.

Cahill misses San Marino (Mar 19, 2013 10:37 GMT)
England will be without Gary Cahill for the World Cup qualifier with San Marino as a result of a knee problem.

Oxlade-Chamberlain: Arsenal can help England (Mar 19, 2013 08:56 GMT)
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain believes Arsenal's 'English core' can only be a good thing for the Three Lions.

Ferdinand forced to withdraw from England squad (Mar 18, 2013 13:23 GMT)

Rio Ferdinand has been forced to withdraw from the England squad "due to the detailed pre-planned training and medical programme he must follow", manager Roy Hodgson has said.

Vidic: Ferdinand deserves his England recall (Mar 18, 2013 10:31 GMT)
Nemanja Vidic believes Rio Ferdinand merits his England recall but suggested he is worried about the consequences for Manchester United if the 34-year-old plays in both of the World Cup qualifiers against San Marino and Montenegro.

Lennon, Dawson out of qualifiers (Mar 17, 2013 19:54 GMT)
Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon will miss England's World Cup qualifying games against San Marino and Montenegro because of injury, while defender Michael Dawson is also unlikely to be able to play.

Ferguson urges England caution with Rio (Mar 15, 2013 13:22 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson admitted he was shocked when he heard that Rio Ferdinand had got an international recall, and has hinted the defender's fitness may yet prevent him from returning to the England fold.

Hodgson: Rio, Cole must get on (Mar 15, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Roy Hodgson has called on Rio Ferdinand and Ashley Cole to end their ongoing feud while in camp together with the England national team.

Hodgson: Missing Wilshere in England squd is a blow (Mar 14, 2013 16:57 GMT)
Roy Hodgson has lamented the absence of Jack Wilshere from his latest England squad after the Arsenal midfielder was ruled out for three weeks with an ankle injury.

Rodgers: Downing deserves England recall (Mar 14, 2013 08:38 GMT)
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers feels that Stewart Downing's transformation in fortunes at club level deserves to be crowned with a return to the England set-up.

Hodgson ponders Rio call-up (Mar 12, 2013 08:30 GMT)
England manager Roy Hodgson is "torn" over whether to recall Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand, according to a report in the Sun.

Beckenbauer backs Rooney to join Bayern (Mar 11, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Germany legend Franz Beckenbauer has thrown his support behind rumours linking Wayne Rooney with a move to Bayern Munich in the summer.

Don't do work for the FA, Ferguson tells Rooney (Mar 10, 2013 15:32 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has said striker Wayne Rooney should stop doing promotional work for the Football Association when he is on England duty.

Ryan Shawcross eager for second England chance (Mar 8, 2013 15:26 GMT)
Ryan Shawcross fears he faces a major struggle to avoid being left as a one cap wonder at England level.

No Wilshere and Welbeck for U21 Championship (Mar 5, 2013 17:32 GMT)
England Under-21 manager Stuart Pearce has confirmed he will not be taking Jack Wilshere or Danny Welbeck to this summer's European Under-21 Championships.

Foster: 'Negative' Capello behind my England exit (Mar 4, 2013 11:22 GMT)
Recalled England goalkeeper Ben Foster says his decision to retire from international football two years ago was because of the "serious" restrictions imposed on the players by Fabio Capello.

Ashworth to start England role early (Mar 1, 2013 15:56 GMT)
Dan Ashworth has been released from his West Bromwich Albion contract to start work early as the Football Association's director of elite development.

Clarke: Rafa did nothing wrong (Mar 1, 2013 08:00 GMT)
West Bromwich Albion manager Steve Clarke believes Rafael Benitez "didn't do a lot wrong" as the Spaniard attacked the Chelsea's supporters on Wednesday night, suggesting that most Premier League managers are little more than "interim" appointments.


English Premier League
Sunderland hires Di Canio to coach (Mar 31, 2013 20:51 GMT)
Sunderland has hired Paolo Di Canio as manager on a 2 1/2-year contract to replace the fired Martin O'Neill.

Di Canio appointed new Sunderland boss (Mar 31, 2013 20:37 GMT)
Sunderland have appointed Paolo Di Canio as their new manager on a two-and-a-half year deal, just 24 hours after sacking Martin O'Neill.

Gerrard rolls back years to inspire Reds (Mar 31, 2013 16:28 GMT)
Richard Jolly saw the old and new inspire Liverpool, as Steven Gerrard and Philippe Coutinho starred in the victory at Villa.

Rodgers: Gerrard 'remarkable' (Mar 31, 2013 16:25 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers hailed Steven Gerrard for a match-winning performance as Liverpool beat Aston Villa and revealed his captain cut short his summer holiday last year to welcome him to Anfield.

Team of the Week (Mar 31, 2013 15:40 GMT)
The much maligned Gervinho and Andy Carroll are in our Premier League Team of the Week, but who else makes the cut?

Rodgers hails Reds character after Villa win (Mar 31, 2013 15:36 GMT)
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers was delighted with the spirit his side demonstrated as they came from a goal down to beat Aston Villa 2-1.

Di Canio tipped to become Sunderland boss (Mar 31, 2013 13:56 GMT)
Paolo Di Canio is the surprise early favourite to succeed Martin O'Neill as Sunderland manager.

Mulumbu sorry for booting ball at O'Neil (Mar 31, 2013 09:32 GMT)
Youssouf Mulumbu has apologised for his petulance that led to him being shown a late red card in West Bromwich Albion's 3-1 loss at West Ham United on Saturday.

Van Persie: Chelsea game will lack quality (Mar 31, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Robin van Persie believes Manchester United's FA Cup quarter final replay against Chelsea will be a scrappy affair, admitting he will struggle to regain fitness after helping United defeat Sunderland 1-0 on Saturday.

Moyes to decide future in summer (Mar 31, 2013 07:00 GMT)
David Moyes has confirmed he will not be making a decision on his future until after the season following Everton's 1-0 victory over Stoke.

Benitez defends selections in Chelsea loss (Mar 31, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Rafael Benitez believes he made the correct decision in rotating his players during Chelsea's 2-1 loss to Southampton on Saturday as his side prepares to face Manchester United in the FA Cup on Monday.

Villa's Vlaar prepared for clash with Suarez (Mar 31, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Ron Vlaar is bracing himself for a challenging time against an old foe when Aston Villa aim to take a further step towards safety on Sunday.

Kilbane stunned by Martin O'Neill sacking (Mar 30, 2013 23:48 GMT)
Former Sunderland and Republic of Ireland international Kevin Kilbane has admitted he was left surprised by Sunderland's decision to part company with manager Martin O'Neill at such a late stage in the season.

Relegation-threatened Sunderland sacks O'Neill (Mar 30, 2013 21:51 GMT)
Sunderland parted ways with Martin O'Neill on Saturday after the Black Cats slipped deeper into relegation trouble.

Struggling Sunderland axe boss O'Neill (Mar 30, 2013 21:36 GMT)
Sunderland have confirmed they have "parted company" with manager Martin O'Neill after Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Manchester United left the club 16th in the Premier League table.

Delaney: Carroll-inspired Hammers buck the trend (Mar 30, 2013 19:36 GMT)
Miguel Delaney watched as Andy Carroll provided the spark for West Ham in their victory over West Brom.

Brewin: Arsenal show Adkins size of task ahead (Mar 30, 2013 18:56 GMT)
Reading's rout by Arsenal showed Nigel Adkins the mountainous task he faces to lead the Royals to survival, writes John Brewin.

Jolly: Kompany comeback fires City (Mar 30, 2013 18:39 GMT)
Richard Jolly watched Vincent Kompany's comeback set City on their way to a convincing win.

Brassell: Spurs' left fires them back on track (Mar 30, 2013 18:13 GMT)
Andy Brassell was at the Liberty Stadium to see Spurs get back on track aganst Swansea.

United bury demons as Sunderland flounder (Mar 30, 2013 18:03 GMT)
Kristan Heneage watched Man Utd tighten their grip on the Premier League title against lacklustre Sunderland.

EPL: Wigan wins again; Carroll boosts Hammers (Mar 30, 2013 18:01 GMT)
Wigan's survival bid gathered pace Saturday as Arouna Kone's solitary goal against Norwich nine minutes from time made it three wins in a row for Roberto Martinez's side.

Bale, Tottenham up to 3rd (Mar 30, 2013 17:40 GMT)
The latest instalment of the Gareth Bale show helped Tottenham climb to third in the Premier League table with victory at Swansea.

Chelsea's CL hopes take hit in loss (Mar 30, 2013 17:28 GMT)
Rafael Benitez saw his hopes of steering Chelsea back into the Champions League suffer a serious blow as Southampton claimed another prize Premier League scalp with a 2-1 win Saturday.

Arsenal keeps up in race for 4th with win (Mar 30, 2013 17:17 GMT)
Arsenal kept up the pressure in the race for Champions League qualification with a 4-1 win over Reading at Emirates Stadium, which sent the Royals bottom of the Barclays Premier League.

City eases by Newcastle in 4-goal rout (Mar 30, 2013 17:08 GMT)
Manchester City skipper Vincent Kompany was among the scorers as the Blues recorded their biggest Premier League win since November, 4-0 over Newcastle on Saturday.

Prem: Spurs climb above beaten Chelsea (Mar 30, 2013 17:01 GMT)
Manchester United need ten points to clinch the Premier League title after both they and champions City won on Saturday, but the real story of the afternoon came at Southampton where Chelsea suffered a huge setback in their fight for Champions League

Own goal enough to lift United (Mar 30, 2013 15:11 GMT)
Titus Bramble's unfortunate own goal allowed Manchester United to tighten their stranglehold on the Premier League title with a narrow 1-0 victory at Sunderland on Saturday.

Giroud: We must keep hold of best players (Mar 30, 2013 11:38 GMT)
Olivier Giroud believe it is vital Arsenal retain the services of their best players if they are to progress as a team and end their trophy drought.

Goal shy Stoke could still surprise Everton (Mar 30, 2013 10:59 GMT)
Ahead of Everton v Stoke, Kevin Keegan thinks a top-four finish is beyond the Toffees, and feels Michael Owen can be proud of his career.

Torres wants 'crazy' fixture schedule looked at (Mar 30, 2013 10:57 GMT)
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres believes his side are being asked to fulfil a "crazy" fixture list, as they prepare for three crucial games in the space of just six days.

MatchDay LIVE - Goals, updates and chat (Mar 30, 2013 10:46 GMT)
MatchDay LIVE - March 30

Lambert expects Benteke, Weimann to stay (Mar 30, 2013 08:45 GMT)
Paul Lambert insists Aston Villa will hang on to Christian Benteke and Andreas Weimann into next season, amid rumours both players could be sold in the summer.

Benitez concerned by selection issues (Mar 30, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Rafael Benitez has conceded Chelsea will not be at full strength when they face Manchester United in an FA Cup quarter-final replay on Monday as he prepares to name a strong line-up against Southampton on Saturday.

Rodgers: Sturridge can learn from Suarez (Mar 30, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has backed Daniel Sturridge to flourish at Liverpool under the tutelage of Luis Suarez, insisting the Uruguayan is a driving force at Anfield.

Wenger fires warning to Arsenal players (Mar 30, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger insists that every player at Arsenal is playing for their future at the club for the remainder of the season.

Fergie: I don't care how Man Utd win title (Mar 30, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson insists he does not care how Manchester United win the Premier League title, he is simply desperate to do so.

Redknapp baffled by Zamora abuse from Fulham fans (Mar 30, 2013 00:25 GMT)
Harry Redknapp has confirmed that Bobby Zamora will be fit to face the wrath of his former club's fans when QPR travel to Fulham on Monday night.

PSG beats Montpellier to claim eight-point lead (Mar 29, 2013 23:38 GMT)
Barcelona will be the next visitor to the Parc des Princes, but Paris Saint-Germain put thoughts of Lionel Messi and company to one side Friday to beat Montpellier 1-0 and take a step closer to the Ligue 1 title.

Chelsea, Man City set to play in St. Louis in May (Mar 29, 2013 20:36 GMT)
Chelsea and Manchester City will play an exhibition game May 23 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, according to the stadium's usual residents, the St. Louis Cardinals.

Rodgers: Players must not discuss club issues (Mar 29, 2013 17:45 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers has warned his Liverpool players to avoid discussing club business on international duty - or risk the sort of controversy currently surrounding Luis Suarez.

Moyes taking his time over decision on his future (Mar 29, 2013 17:05 GMT)
David Moyes wants to make sure the conditions are right before committing his future to Everton, but insists he will not destabilise the club.

Wenger voices faith in 'keeper Szczesny's future (Mar 29, 2013 16:17 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has reiterated his belief that goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has "a great future" and said even long-serving Arsenal No. 1 David Seaman suffered blips in form.

Vidic: United using City pain to spur to title (Mar 29, 2013 15:50 GMT)
Nemanja Vidic says Manchester United are taking nothing for granted in the Premier League title race after the dramatic manner of Manchester City's victory last season.

Samba: We care about results more than money (Mar 29, 2013 14:32 GMT)
Chris Samba has hit out at the view that Queens Park Rangers' singings are only at the club for the money.

Mancini demands Man City show of strength (Mar 29, 2013 14:18 GMT)
Manchester City must target FA Cup glory and finish their Premier League programme as strongly as possible, manager Roberto Mancini has said.

O'Neill backing McClean to perform for Sunderland (Mar 29, 2013 13:31 GMT)
Martin O'Neill remains hopeful that winger James McClean can transfer his recent good form at international level onto the pitch for Sunderland.

Cabaye: Manchester City don't play as a team (Mar 29, 2013 12:28 GMT)
Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye has said he believes Manchester City are 15 points behind the Premier League leaders because they do not play like a team.

Clarke targets record points haul for West Brom (Mar 29, 2013 12:25 GMT)
Steve Clarke has promised a powerful finish to the season at West Bromwich Albion as he looks to write his name into the club's history books.

Pochettino: Southampton are not just giant-killers (Mar 29, 2013 12:22 GMT)
Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino is adamant his side are capable of performing against the Premier League's lesser lights  they just haven't shown it yet.

Ramsey calls for perfect end to the season (Mar 29, 2013 11:46 GMT)
Aaron Ramsey believes Arsenal must "treat every game as a cup final" if they want to beat rivals Tottenham to a Champions League spot.

Villa boosted by return of striker Darren Bent (Mar 29, 2013 10:03 GMT)
Aston Villa have been boosted by Darren Bent's recovery from a foot injury - and the striker could be involved when they play Liverpool at Villa Park on Sunday.

Man United trio set for comeback (Mar 29, 2013 09:33 GMT)
Manchester United have received a triple injury boost with Nani, Phil Jones and Paul Scholes all back in training as they prepare for two games in 48 hours.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis plays down talk of exit (Mar 29, 2013 09:22 GMT)
Tony Pulis is adamant he still has the passion and the drive to manage Stoke City, amid suggestions he is considering his future at the Britannia Stadium.

Kenwright hopes David Moyes will stay at Everton (Mar 29, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Everton chairman Bill Kenwright has not given up hope he can convince manager David Moyes to extend his contract beyond the end of the season.

Mancini: Kompany put Belgium before City (Mar 29, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Roberto Mancini has told Vincent Kompany to sort out his priorities after accusing the Manchester City captain of putting his country before his club.

Benitez blames Chelsea woes on blogger (Mar 29, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea interim boss Rafael Benitez believes his troubled reign as Stamford Bridge chief has been undermined by the interference of a solitary teenage blogger hailing from the Czech Republic.

Harry Redknapp reneged on Ukraine to coach QPR (Mar 29, 2013 07:00 GMT)
QPR manager Harry Redknapp has admitted to reneging on a deal with the Ukraine national team to coach the Premier League relegation battlers.

Premier League Spotlight: Weary Tottenham in danger of fading (Mar 29, 2013 07:00 GMT)
In this week's Premier League Spotlight, James Dall wonders if the wheels are coming off at Tottenham and feels it is difficult to be positive about Sunderland right now.

Allardyce wants safety before contract (Mar 28, 2013 22:33 GMT)
Sam Allardyce has said he will not sign a new contract with West Ham United until the club are mathematically safe from relegation.

Stoke boss Pulis sweating on Jones return (Mar 28, 2013 21:50 GMT)
Tony Pulis' plans to try to end the club's miserable away record may have been disrupted by the loss of Kenwyne Jones.

Coaching staff fined over DW Stadium clash (Mar 28, 2013 19:40 GMT)
Newcastle coach John Carver and Wigan counterpart Graham Barrow have each been fined for their conduct in the wake of Callum McManaman's challenge on Massadio Haidara.

Clarke 'bored' with Peter Odemwingie episode (Mar 28, 2013 17:40 GMT)
West Bromwich Albion head coach Steve Clarke has confirmed Peter Odemwingie is facing another two-week fine for his latest Twitter rant and has ordered the striker to express any more complaints directly to him.

Chelsea boss Benitez: Busy schedule a positive (Mar 28, 2013 17:07 GMT)
Rafael Benitez has insisted Chelsea's fixture congestion is a good thing, because it means the club is making progress.

Football Association told to challenge FIFA (Mar 28, 2013 16:35 GMT)
The Football Association has been urged by a number of MPs to take action to try to prevent FIFA reforms from turning into a "sham''.

Abou Diaby suffers injury blow (Mar 28, 2013 16:11 GMT)
Arsenal midfielder Abou Diaby has been ruled out for up to nine months with a torn anterior cruciate ligament.

Jagielka: Everton not out for revenge against Stoke (Mar 28, 2013 15:53 GMT)
Everton defender Phil Jagielka insists there will be no bad feeling when Stoke City visit Goodison Park in the Premier League on Saturday.

Villa boss Lambert buoyed by momentum (Mar 28, 2013 15:30 GMT)
Paul Lambert has told his buoyant Aston Villa squad to forget the euphoria of their pre-Christmas victory at Anfield when they square up to Liverpool in search of a slice of club history this weekend.

Cisse: Toon are targeting top ten finish (Mar 28, 2013 15:26 GMT)
Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse has said the Magpies are aiming for a top ten finish and a place in the Europa League final.

O'Neill: Injury to Fletcher is a big blow for us (Mar 28, 2013 15:09 GMT)
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill believes the international break has cost the club dearly after Steven Fletcher was ruled out of action for the rest of the season.

Villas-Boas sets Champions League points target (Mar 28, 2013 14:55 GMT)
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas believes another 16 points will be enough to secure his side a top-four finish in the Premier League this season.

Gerrard could have years left at top with Liverpool (Mar 28, 2013 14:19 GMT)
Steven Gerrard can continue leading Liverpool into his mid-30s, according to the club's medical experts.

Mancini: Premier League title is Man United's (Mar 28, 2013 12:54 GMT)
Roberto Mancini has admitted that the Premier League title race is over, but insists he plans to stay at Manchester City despite reported interest from Monaco.

Mancini hits out at Wilmots over Kompany fitness (Mar 28, 2013 12:34 GMT)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has criticised Belgium coach Marc Wilmots for playing Vincent Kompany in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.

Wenger: 'Very good chance' of top four (Mar 28, 2013 11:37 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has said Arsenal "have a very good chance" of finishing ahead of North London rivals Tottenham and claiming a top-four finish.

Martinez: McManaman criticism has been unfair (Mar 28, 2013 11:25 GMT)
Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez believes Callum McManaman is not deserving of the criticism that has come his way following his challenge on Newcastle's Massadio Haidara.

Arsenal blow as Wilshere injury return delayed (Mar 28, 2013 10:39 GMT)
Jack Wilshere's latest return from injury has been delayed on medical advice, with Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger saying it was "very difficult" to know for sure when the midfielder was likely to be back.

IPCC slams Bettison over Hillsborough disaster (Mar 28, 2013 10:35 GMT)
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has revealed that former chief constable Sir Norman Bettison would have a case to answer for gross misconduct regarding his dealings with his police authority following the publication of a damning

Ask Norman: Against the penalty rate (Mar 28, 2013 09:50 GMT)
Norman Hubbard answers your questions on penalties, Lancashire clubs and championship winning squads.

Hazard relishing his football in Prem Lge (Mar 28, 2013 09:16 GMT)
Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard has told L'Equipe he is enjoying his maiden Premier League season and feels English football has taught him to show his prodigious ability more often.

Van Persie delighted to end title 'pain' (Mar 28, 2013 09:12 GMT)
Robin van Persie says he will be delighted to end the "pain" of not winning trophies as Manchester United close in on the Premier League title.

Richards signs new contract at Swansea (Mar 28, 2013 08:47 GMT)
Swansea defender Jazz Richards has signed a new three-year deal at the Welsh club.

Manchester United eye Black Cats revenge (Mar 28, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United players and staff are heading to Sunderland on Saturday with only one thing on their minds  revenge.

RVW: Norwich City looking up the table (Mar 28, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Norwich have been given a vote of confidence from new striker Ricky van Wolfswinkel with the Dutchman believing he has joined a club on the move up the Premier League.

Carragher, Reina in line for Reds return (Mar 27, 2013 21:22 GMT)
Experienced Liverpool pair Pepe Reina and Jamie Carragher are both in contention for a return to action against Aston Villa on Sunday.

Arnesen: Chelsea failing their youngsters (Mar 27, 2013 18:28 GMT)
Frank Arnesen has accused Chelsea of stunting the progress of their home grown stars and has suggested that the hard work he put in as the club's sporting director has gone to waste.

Giggs expecting new members in over-40s club (Mar 27, 2013 16:45 GMT)
Ryan Giggs believes it is only a matter of time before more Premier League players are able to go on into their 40s.

Van Persie: Man United may be my last club (Mar 27, 2013 15:29 GMT)
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie admits he may end his career at Old Trafford.

Fletcher out for the season with ligament damage (Mar 27, 2013 15:03 GMT)
Sunderland's bid to secure their Premier League status has suffered a serious blow with the news that striker Steven Fletcher is out for the rest of the season with ankle ligament damage.

Magpies announce profits for year ending June 2012 (Mar 27, 2013 15:01 GMT)
Newcastle United have recorded a profit for the year ending June 2012, the club has revealed.

Lindegaard: United must not get complacent (Mar 27, 2013 14:15 GMT)
Goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard says Manchester United must keep their feet on the ground and play each game as it comes as they look to seal the Premier League title.

Haidara working hard to recover from injury (Mar 27, 2013 14:10 GMT)
Newcastle defender Massadio Haidara says he will continue to work hard as he looks to recover from the horror tackle that almost ended his career.

Sunderland fan hit with racism charge (Mar 27, 2013 13:47 GMT)
A Sunderland fan who claimed he was doing a 'chicken dance' has been charged with a racially aggravated offence for allegedly making a monkey gesture towards West Brom striker Romelu Lukaku.

Duffy ready to accept punishment for tweet (Mar 27, 2013 13:44 GMT)
Everton defender Shane Duffy says he will have to accept his punishment if he is punished by the club over a pro-IRA tweet that appeared on his Twitter account.

Phil Neville prepared to play at lower level (Mar 27, 2013 12:51 GMT)
Everton captain Phil Neville says he would be happy to drop down the divisions in order to continue his playing career.

Derry: QPR have missed Barton this season (Mar 27, 2013 12:51 GMT)
Queens Park Rangers midfielder Shaun Derry believes the club could have done with the services of Joey Barton this season.

West Brom wait on James Morrison fitness (Mar 27, 2013 12:50 GMT)
West Bromwich Albion are sweating over the fitness of James Morrison for Saturday's Premier League game at West Ham United.

Carragher happy to prove doubters wrong (Mar 27, 2013 12:07 GMT)
Jamie Carragher insists he has proved his doubters wrong by becoming a Liverpool regular under Brendan Rodgers.

Wilkinson desperate for Stoke away win (Mar 27, 2013 11:00 GMT)
Andy Wilkinson wants to put a stop to Stoke City's woeful away form in the Premier League this season in a bid to help ease the club's relegation concerns.

Allardyce confident of securing new Hammers deal (Mar 27, 2013 09:53 GMT)
West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce claims he is on the verge of extending his stay at the Premier League club.

Johnson backs Graham to find goalscoring form (Mar 27, 2013 08:40 GMT)
Danny Graham can find the goalscoring form to help Sunderland get over the loss of Steven Fletcher for the rest of the season, winger Adam Johnson has said.

Kompany passes Belgium test; fit for City (Mar 27, 2013 08:27 GMT)
Vincent Kompany is finally set to make his Manchester City comeback after completing 90 minutes in Belgium's 1-0 victory over Macedonia.

Oscar: We won't sacrifice League (Mar 27, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian midfielder Oscar believes Chelsea will not make any sacrifices in the Premier League to accommodate a busy period of fixtures, despite featuring in three competitions in nine days.

Fergie shocked at scale of United's lead (Mar 26, 2013 15:03 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has spoken of his surprise at his Manchester United side's 15-point lead at the top of the Premier League.

Chelsea defender David Luiz: I love to play games (Mar 26, 2013 15:02 GMT)
Chelsea defender David Luiz has dismissed ideas that a fixture pile-up could derail the club's season as they push for the top four and two cup competitions.

Mourinho keeping quiet on his future (Mar 26, 2013 13:42 GMT)
Jose Mourinho has dampened speculation that his presence in London means he is set for a summer move to the Premier League, but admits he hopes to return to England one day.

Cabaye: I suffered post-Euros depression (Mar 26, 2013 13:25 GMT)
Yohan Cabaye has admitted he suffered a form of depression after Euro 2012, but has since rekindled his love of football thanks to Jonny Wilkinson and Rafael Nadal.

Fletcher sidelined for Sunderland with ankle ligament damage (Mar 26, 2013 11:55 GMT)
Sunderland have been dealt a significant blow with the news that striker Steven Fletcher has suffered ankle ligament damage.

Brad Jones: It's been a decent season for me (Mar 26, 2013 11:37 GMT)
Brad Jones admits he has had more first-team games than he expected for Liverpool this season  as he prepares to return to the bench.

Reading chief expresses regrets over transfer failings (Mar 26, 2013 10:46 GMT)
Reading owner Anton Zingarevich has admitted that the club should have spent more money during Brian McDermott's time at the club.

Reds boss Rodgers gives backing to Henderson (Mar 26, 2013 10:01 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers has given Jordan Henderson reassurance by insisting that can always rely on the Liverpool midfielder.

Halsey dropped from Premier League referees' list (Mar 26, 2013 08:34 GMT)
Mark Halsey has been removed from the list of referees for this weekend's Premier League fixtures following his failure to spot Callum McManaman's heavy challenge on Massadio Haidara during Wigan's defeat of Newcastle earlier this month.

Adkins appointed new Reading manager (Mar 26, 2013 08:18 GMT)
Reading have appointed Nigel Adkins as their new manager just two months after he was sacked by fellow Premier League strugglers Southampton.

QPR owner Fernandes eases financial fears (Mar 26, 2013 07:35 GMT)
Queens Park Rangers owner Tony Fernandes has insisted he has no fears over the club's financial future should they be relegated from the Premier League.

Holtby: International break can help Spurs (Mar 26, 2013 07:34 GMT)
Tottenham midfielder Lewis Holtby thinks that his side can use the international break to get themselves back on track in the race for the top four.

Newcastle's Cheikh Tiote still fears relegation (Mar 26, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle midfielder Cheikh Tiote believes the club is not yet safe from the threat of relegation and needs 'four or five' more wins to ensure Premier League survival.

Abramovich camp denies arrest reports (Mar 26, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Roman Abramovich's rarely quoted spokesman has been forced to issue a statement to deny rumours that his high profile client has been arrested by American police in New York.

Jovetic talks up Arsenal move (Mar 26, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Montenegro striker Stevan Jovetic is looking to shoot down England and put himself in the frame for a move to Arsenal this summer.

Manager Profile: Nigel Adkins (Mar 26, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Robin Hackett on Nigel Adkins, the new manager of Reading.

Manager Profile: Brian McDermott (Mar 26, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Dale Johnson profiles the man who masterminded Reading's return to the top flight.

Adkins set to be appointed new Reading manager (Mar 25, 2013 22:28 GMT)
Reading are set to appoint Nigel Adkins as their new manager just two months after he was sacked by fellow Premier League strugglers Southampton, ESPN understands.

Sunderland wait on Fletcher injury news (Mar 25, 2013 17:32 GMT)
Sunderland are awaiting the results of scans of an ankle injury suffered by top scorer Steven Fletcher on international duty last week.

Kompany: City will bounce back (Mar 25, 2013 15:11 GMT)
Vincent Kompany believes Manchester City will come back stronger after learning the lessons from their likely failure to defend the Premier League title.

Hugo Lloris tipped for greatness (Mar 25, 2013 14:49 GMT)
The man who helped turn Hugo Lloris from promising talent into France captain believes his one-time protégé will soon be recognised as one of the world's greatest goalkeepers.

PFA chief Taylor backs retrospective action (Mar 25, 2013 14:10 GMT)
Professional Footballers' Association chief executive Gordon Taylor is to call for the use of video evidence to punish dangerous challengers and diving.

Alcaraz not thinking about Wembley (Mar 25, 2013 14:07 GMT)
Antolin Alcaraz has insisted Wigan's match with Norwich is more important than their FA Cup semi-final against Millwall at Wembley.

Villa's Agbonlahor wants survival, not record (Mar 25, 2013 13:33 GMT)
Gabriel Agbonlahor has said breaking Dwight Yorke's Premier League scoring record for Aston Villa will count for little if he cannot help save the club from relegation.

Sunderland face anxious wait on Fletcher fitness (Mar 25, 2013 12:42 GMT)
Sunderland are sweating on the fitness of key striker Steven Fletcher after he picked up an ankle injury on international duty with Scotland.

Huth to return from suspension for trip to Everton (Mar 25, 2013 12:31 GMT)
Stoke City will welcome back defender Robert Huth from suspension for their Premier League trip to Everton on Saturday.

Owen clarifies contract comments (Mar 25, 2013 11:34 GMT)
Michael Owen has moved to clarify his Twitter comments about his contract situation at Newcastle United.

Liverpool's Lucas: I nearly left Anfield (Mar 25, 2013 10:29 GMT)
Lucas Leiva said he nearly left Liverpool in 2010 and believes Roy Hodgson signed Christian Poulsen to replace him in midfield at Anfield.

Recovering Paul Gascoigne looks to the future (Mar 25, 2013 09:59 GMT)
Paul Gascoigne has said he is looking to the future after finishing another spell of treatment as he continues his battle against alcoholism.

Lescott weighing up City departure (Mar 25, 2013 09:31 GMT)
Joleon Lescott has hinted that he may leave Manchester City to secure a place in England's World Cup squad, but says he will address the issue of his future at the end of the season.

Holtby eager to win place in Tottenham team (Mar 25, 2013 09:24 GMT)
Lewis Holtby is determined to win a place in Tottenham's starting line-up for next season, and says he can play in a deeper role for the club if needed.

Luiz: Chelsea can still have strong finish (Mar 25, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea defender David Luiz believes the club still can fight for silverware despite not 'playing at the level' expected of them.

Under-fire Szczesny: I don't want to leave Arsenal (Mar 24, 2013 16:06 GMT)
Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has ruled out a move away from the club, despite recently being dropped for high profile games against Bayern Munich and Swansea.

Watford boss Zola plays down Chelsea job links (Mar 24, 2013 15:55 GMT)
Watford boss Gianfranco Zola claims he has not been approached by Chelsea as rumours grow that the Italian is being lined up to become the new manager of the Blues.

Sturridge feeling settled at Liverpool (Mar 24, 2013 11:56 GMT)
Daniel Sturridge has admitted he did not fulfil his ambitions at Chelsea, even though the Blues won the Champions League last season.

Distin happy without international recognition (Mar 24, 2013 09:50 GMT)
Sylvain Distin insisted he has no regrets that he has never earned international recognition with France.

Coutinho eyes long-term Liverpool stay (Mar 24, 2013 08:47 GMT)
Philippe Coutinho has set his sights on staying at Liverpool for a long time and making a major impression for his new club.

RVP: Utd can win title against City or Arsenal (Mar 24, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Robin van Persie has revealed his goal was to win three trophies in his first season with Manchester United, but will settle for winning the Premier League title away to Arsenal next month.

Mourinho drops Chelsea hint (Mar 24, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Jose Mourinho has hinted to a return to Chelsea, claiming his future after Real Madrid "could be a destination where I have coached before".

De Guzman hoping for Swansea stay (Mar 23, 2013 17:03 GMT)
Jonathan de Guzman is aiming to extend his stay at Swansea beyond the end of the season in the hope of establishing himself in the Netherlands national side.

Wilfried Zaha keen to shake off 'over-rated' tag (Mar 23, 2013 16:38 GMT)
Wilfried Zaha is looking forward to dispelling the notion that he is "over-rated" at the Under-21 European Under-21 Championship this summer.

Owen: Newcastle lied over new contract in 2009 (Mar 23, 2013 16:14 GMT)
Michael Owen claims that Newcastle lied about offering him a new deal in 2009, as he hit back at Toon fans who criticised his leaving of the club after they were relegated.

Eastick: Liverpool right to rest Sterling (Mar 23, 2013 14:34 GMT)
England Under-21s coach Brian Eastick believes Raheem Sterling is benefiting from Brendan Rodgers' decision to rest him at Liverpool.

Defoe: Lampard is irreplaceable to Chelsea (Mar 23, 2013 13:50 GMT)
Jermain Defoe has told Chelsea they must tie Frank Lampard to a new contract as soon as possible as he is irreplaceable.

Pepe Reina cools Rodgers feud talk (Mar 23, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina has dismissed reports he is unhappy at Anfield due to a strained relationship with manager Brendan Rodgers.

Ferdinand continues to defend Doha trip (Mar 23, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Rio Ferdinand has launched another defence of his decision to fly to Qatar after opting to pull out of the England squad for fitness reasons.

Phil Jagielka: Don't doubt Fellaini's commitment (Mar 22, 2013 13:55 GMT)
Marouane Fellaini proved his commitment to Everton by playing with an ankle injury last weekend, team-mate Phil Jagielka has said.

Haidara could be back in April (Mar 22, 2013 13:48 GMT)
Newcastle United have announced that defender Massadio Haidara has not suffered "any significant bone or ligament damage" following the challenge that saw him stretchered off in the defeat to Wigan.

Saints fans racially abused me, says 'keeper Boruc (Mar 22, 2013 13:08 GMT)
Southampton goalkeeper Artur Boruc has said he had been racially abused by the club's fans when he threw a water bottle into the stands during his home debut in October.

Borini could return from injury before end of season (Mar 22, 2013 12:57 GMT)
Liverpool striker Fabio Borini could play again this season after making significant progress in recovering from injury.

Scudamore blames FA over McManaman (Mar 22, 2013 12:13 GMT)
The Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore has said he believes Wigan's Callum McManaman should have been disciplined by the FA for his tackle on Newcastle's Massadio Haidara.

Newcastle supporters accused of wreaking havoc (Mar 22, 2013 10:11 GMT)
Up to 300 Newcastle fans have been accused of causing trouble outside the DW Stadium prior to their 2-1 loss at Wigan on Sunday.

Manchester City CEO Soriano backs Mancini (Mar 22, 2013 08:02 GMT)
Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano has offered his backing to manager Roberto Mancini.

Owen: Lack of action led to retirement (Mar 22, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Michael Owen admits a lack of game time this season was a decisive factor in his decision to retire from football this summer.

Stoke fans seek success as a norm (Mar 22, 2013 07:00 GMT)
The small-club mentality is waning from the Britannia Stadium as Stoke fans increase their expectations of a growing club, David Instone writes.

Russia boss Fabio Capello denies Chelsea link (Mar 21, 2013 22:01 GMT)
Fabio Capello has denied reports linking him as a possible candidate to succeed Rafa Benitez as Chelsea manager next season.

Lambert signs Southampton contract extension (Mar 21, 2013 19:19 GMT)
Southampton striker Rickie Lambert has signed a contract extension until 2016 and expressed his desire to end his career at the club.

Pearce: Man United deal hasn't changed Zaha (Mar 21, 2013 17:05 GMT)
Wilfried Zaha's move to Manchester United hasn't changed him, says England Under-21 manager Stuart Pearce.

Rodwell eyeing up a return for Manchester derby (Mar 21, 2013 16:19 GMT)
Jack Rodwell could be in contention to play in the Manchester derby on April 8 after revealing that he is a fortnight away from fitness.

Ex-Spurs captain Mabbutt undergoes op (Mar 21, 2013 15:43 GMT)
Tottenham have confirmed former captain Gary Mabbutt is recovering following an emergency procedure to remove a circulation blockage in his left leg.

Daniel Agger dreaming of finishing his career at Anfield (Mar 21, 2013 15:15 GMT)
Liverpool defender Daniel Agger says it would be a "dream" to finish his career at the club.

Szczesny apologises for father's Wenger criticism (Mar 21, 2013 14:31 GMT)
Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has distanced himself from the "disrespectful" comments his father made about Arsene Wenger, insisting he wants to stay at the club.

Ashley Young frustrated by injury-hit season (Mar 21, 2013 14:06 GMT)
Manchester United winger Ashley Young is hoping he can stay fit for the rest of the season after a frustrating, injury-hit campaign.

Johnson believes criticism of Sunderland is natural (Mar 21, 2013 13:36 GMT)
Sunderland winger Adam Johnson believes recent criticism of the club is a natural consequence of their poor run of form.

Gardner: O'Neill best boss for Sunderland (Mar 21, 2013 12:51 GMT)
Sunderland midfielder Craig Gardner believes that manager Martin O'Neill is among the best in the game and is convinced he will lead the club out of relegation trouble.

Wes Brown recovering from knee injury slowly (Mar 21, 2013 12:41 GMT)
Sunderland defender Wes Brown will not be rushed back into first-team action after having completed a development squad game, according to manager Martin O'Neill.

Fulham extend Martin Jol contract - report (Mar 21, 2013 12:26 GMT)
Martin Jol will stay in charge of Fulham in 2013-14, after the club reportedly took up the option to extend his contract for another season.

Steve Harper to leave Newcastle this summer (Mar 21, 2013 12:10 GMT)
Veteran Newcastle goalkeeper Steve Harper has confirmed he will leave the Magpies this summer after two decades with the club.

Gutierrez hopeful over Coloccini (Mar 21, 2013 12:10 GMT)
Fabricio Coloccini will return to the Newcastle starting line up before the end of the season, according to Argentine compatriot Jonas Gutierrez.

Baggies boss Clarke feels for Markus Rosenberg (Mar 21, 2013 12:05 GMT)
Markus Rosenberg has been told not to give up on the dream of making it at West Bromwich Albion after failing to make an impression in his first season in English football.

Myhre: Mucha must make his mark at Everton (Mar 21, 2013 11:32 GMT)
Jan Mucha must take the chance to secure his Everton future after being given a long-awaited chance in the Premier League, according to former first-choice keeper Thomas Myhre.

De Gea: Man United move has helped me mature (Mar 21, 2013 10:41 GMT)
Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea believes he has come of age since moving to the Premier League 18 months ago.

'I have made mistakes,' admits Vermaelen (Mar 21, 2013 09:36 GMT)
Arsenal captain Thomas Vermaelen has defended his form this season by suggesting it is only normal for players to suffer peaks and troughs in their form.

King: Spurs can win Prem Lge title in two years (Mar 21, 2013 08:28 GMT)
Former Tottenham captain Ledley King thinks it is realistic for the club to aspire to win the Premier League within two years if they continue their current development.

Haidara feared for Magpies career (Mar 21, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle United defender Massadio Haidara has revealed he feared Callum McManaman's ugly tackle had ended his career and ruined his life.

Joe Hart: United are a 'killing machine' (Mar 21, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart has described arch-rivals Manchester United as a "killing machine" as the Premier League leaders storm their way to a 20th league title.

Eden Hazard: Chelsea building for UCL assault (Mar 21, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard believes his dethroned European champions are building a squad capable of launching another challenge for glory in next season's Champions League.

Shola Ameobi agrees with FA procedure change (Mar 21, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi believes the Football Association (FA) needs to changes its stance on retrospective action in the wake of Callum McManaman's dangerous challenge on United's Massadio Haidara.

The case for the defence (Mar 21, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Richard Jolly on the demise of the centre-back leaving few credible candidates for team for the year.

Szczesny Snr blasts Wenger's treatment of his son (Mar 21, 2013 06:59 GMT)
The father of Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny believes Arsene Wenger must take some of the blame for his son's recent drop in form.

Aguero returns to Manchester to continue rehab (Mar 20, 2013 20:51 GMT)
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has confirmed he is returning to Britain to continue his recovery from a knee injury.

Newcastle's Haidara escapes serious injury (Mar 20, 2013 18:36 GMT)
Newcastle will have to wait until next week before discovering the full extent of Massadio Haidara's injury.

Reading to speak to Brighton boss Poyet - report (Mar 20, 2013 15:34 GMT)
Reading have been given permission to talk to Brighton and Hove Albion boss Gus Poyet about their vacant managerial position, according to a Sky Sports report.

Mata: AVB good enough to succeed Mourinho (Mar 20, 2013 15:28 GMT)
Juan Mata says he could see Andre Villas-Boas again stepping into his former mentor Jose Mourinho's shoes to take over at Real Madrid someday.

Allen out for the season due to shoulder surgery (Mar 20, 2013 14:45 GMT)
Joe Allen is set to undergo an operation on his left shoulder on Thursday and will miss the remainder of the season, Liverpool have confirmed.

Carragher never wanted Owen to leave Anfield (Mar 20, 2013 13:44 GMT)

Jamie Carragher has revealed that he pleaded with Michael Owen not to leave Liverpool for Real Madrid in 2004, and tried to get him to come back to Anfield five years later.

Cattermole likely to miss rest of season (Mar 20, 2013 11:37 GMT)
Martin O'Neill is preparing himself for the final eight games of the season without captain Lee Cattermole.

Pulis: Owen signing was not a gamble (Mar 20, 2013 10:29 GMT)
Stoke City manager Tony Pulis believes Michael Owen still has the ability to sign off in style at the club and ease their relegation concerns.

Rodgers: Sterling can benefit from U21s (Mar 20, 2013 10:18 GMT)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers believes teenager winger Raheem Sterling will benefit from being at the European Under-21 Championships this summer if he makes it into Stuart Pearce's England squad.

Larsson relishing taking on his team-mates (Mar 20, 2013 09:55 GMT)
Sebastian Larsson is looking forward to coming up against a number of his Sunderland team-mates when Sweden welcome Ireland to Stockholm for Friday's World Cup qualifier.

Lambert: Bannan needs to maintain form (Mar 20, 2013 09:37 GMT)
Barry Bannan's recall to the Scotland squad has been underpinned by encouraging words closer to home from his manager at Aston Villa, Paul Lambert.

Fergie impressed by Michu and Swans (Mar 20, 2013 08:20 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has hailed the signing of Michu, while lavishing praise on Swansea's own exploits this season.

Liverpool's Luis Suarez: 'It's my fate to score' (Mar 19, 2013 18:59 GMT)
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has underlined his confidence by saying he feels it is his "fate to score".

Richards closing in on Manchester City return (Mar 19, 2013 18:02 GMT)
Micah Richards is targeting the Manchester derby for his comeback after five months on the sidelines.

FA upholds Norwich keeper Bunn's ban (Mar 19, 2013 17:02 GMT)
Norwich City goalkeeper Mark Bunn will serve a one-match ban for the red card he received in Sunday's draw at Sunderland after the FA rejected the Canaries' appeal.

Newcastle irate as McManaman avoids action (Mar 19, 2013 16:04 GMT)
Newcastle United have slammed the current disciplinary procedures as " not fit for purpose" after the Football Association announced that Wigan forward Callum McManaman will face no retrospective action for his horror challenge on Massadio Haidara.

Terry: Lampard is Chelsea's greatest-ever player (Mar 19, 2013 14:50 GMT)
John Terry has hailed Chelsea team-mate Frank Lampard as the greatest player in the club's history.

Townsend won't give up on QPR survival hopes (Mar 19, 2013 14:35 GMT)
Andros Townsend insists Queens Park Rangers' squad still believe they can stay up, despite going seven points off safety with just eight games left.

Pulis denies he is unhappy over Stoke budget (Mar 19, 2013 14:07 GMT)
Tony Pulis has denied claims he is considering his future as manager of Stoke City because of a lack of investment in the first-team squad.

Sunderland under pressure - Vaughan (Mar 19, 2013 14:04 GMT)
Sunderland midfielder David Vaughan has said the Black Cats are under pressure in the battle for Premier League survival.

Odemwingie threatens to buy out contract (Mar 19, 2013 13:20 GMT)
Peter Odemwingie is considering buying out his contract at West Bromwich Albion in a bid to leave The Hawthorns at the end of the season.

Gutierrez happy to help out Newcastle at full-back (Mar 19, 2013 13:13 GMT)
Jonas Gutierrez says he is ready to fill in at full-back if needed, following a spate of defensive injuries at Newcastle United.

Owen to retire at end of the season (Mar 19, 2013 09:48 GMT)
Former England striker Michael Owen has announced that he will be retiring from football at the end of the season.

West Ham's Taylor played with fractured jaw (Mar 19, 2013 09:06 GMT)
West Ham United midfielder Matt Taylor has revealed he played in the 2-0 defeat to Chelsea at the weekend with a fractured jaw.

Everton's Duffy denies posting pro-IRA tweet (Mar 19, 2013 09:00 GMT)
Shane Duffy could be disciplined by Everton after a post appeared on his Twitter account expressing support for the IRA.

Valencia cites injuries for drop in form (Mar 19, 2013 08:41 GMT)
Manchester United winger Antonio Valencia has admitted he has been disappointed by his performances this season.

Mark Halsey considering future as referee - report (Mar 19, 2013 08:30 GMT)
Mark Halsey is reported to be considering his future as a referee after receiving threats over his failure to penalise Wigan's Callum McManaman for the tackle that left Newcastle defender Massadio Haidara with suspected ligament damage.

Lampard: Hazard can emulate Zola (Mar 19, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has backed Belgian midfielder Eden Hazard to emulate Gianfranco Zola and become a hero at Stamford Bridge.

Arsenal: No Wilshere injury setback (Mar 19, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal have moved to dismiss suggestions that midfielder Jack Wilshere is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines, insisting he should return to action in their next Premier League game against Reading at the end of this month.

Rosicky desperate for more game time (Mar 19, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky has revealed his frustration over a lack of game time, but says he will do all he can to help the Gunners clinch a top-four finish.

Ruiz: Fulham form is down to teamwork (Mar 18, 2013 22:13 GMT)
Bryan Ruiz is angered by accusations that Fulham rely too heavily on Dimitar Berbatov, claiming that the Bulgarian represents just one facet of the side's strengths.

Sunderland's Premier League trip to Chelsea rearranged (Mar 18, 2013 19:12 GMT)
Chelsea's Premier League clash with Sunderland has been rearranged due to the Blues' involvement in the Europa League quarter-finals.

Villa captain Vlaar hails 'unbelievable' Weimann (Mar 18, 2013 19:00 GMT)
Ron Vlaar has spelled out the importance of Aston Villa hanging on to Andreas Weimann well beyond the resolution to this season's tense Premier League survival battle.

Szczesny happy to stay at Arsenal (Mar 18, 2013 17:33 GMT)
Wojciech Szczesny insists his long-term future is still with Arsenal despite losing his place to Lukasz Fabianski.

Sigurdsson: Top four place is still in Spurs' hands (Mar 18, 2013 16:19 GMT)
Gylfi Sigurdsson has said he is still confident that Tottenham can claim a top-four Premier League finish.

Canaries' Martin: Sunderland draw felt like win (Mar 18, 2013 15:38 GMT)
Norwich defender Russell Martin has said his side's 1-1 draw at Sunderland on Sunday felt like a win after they were down to ten men for more than an hour.

Dolan unsure of future but wants Reading stay (Mar 18, 2013 15:07 GMT)
Reading caretaker boss Eamonn Dolan does not know how long he will remain in charge of the club, but he says he is sure he wants to stay at the Madejski Stadium.

Hard to switch off from relegation fight - Mignolet (Mar 18, 2013 15:00 GMT)
Sunderland goalkeeper Simon Mignolet says there is no respite from the pressure of the relegation fight despite the impending international break.

Odemwingie may be fined for Twitter rant (Mar 18, 2013 14:14 GMT)
Peter Odemwingie is facing the prospect of another fine from West Bromwich Albion chairman Jeremy Peace following his latest Twitter rant.

Hammers supporters arrested over alleged racism (Mar 18, 2013 13:33 GMT)
Two men have been arrested over alleged racially-aggravated offences following Sunday's game between Chelsea and West Ham, the Metropolitan Police has confirmed.

Whelan stands by McManaman over tackle (Mar 18, 2013 13:14 GMT)
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has backed Callum McManaman following his heavy challenge on Massadio Haidara during Wigan's 2-1 victory against Newcastle on Sunday as the FA awaits the official's report before deciding whether to take disciplinary action

Callum before the storm (Mar 18, 2013 12:10 GMT)
The Fifth Official discusses Callum McManaman's horror tackle and Manchester City's feeble title defence.

Allardyce confident West Ham can avoid drop (Mar 18, 2013 11:04 GMT)
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has conceded that his side have been sucked into the relegation battle but is confident of getting two wins from the club's final nine games to secure their Premier League status.

Platt: Mancini City job is safe (Mar 18, 2013 10:44 GMT)
Manchester City first-team coach David Platt believes manager Roberto Mancini still has the support of the club's owner Sheikh Mansour and chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak.

Heitinga issues rallying call to his Everton team-mates (Mar 18, 2013 10:40 GMT)
John Heitinga has told his Everton team-mates they must keep up the intensity that powered them to victory over Manchester City in order to qualify for Europe.

Allen withdraws from Wales squad due to shoulder problem (Mar 18, 2013 09:15 GMT)
Liverpool midfielder Joe Allen is set for shoulder surgery after pulling out of the Wales squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Scotland and Croatia.

Odemwingie lashes out at West Brom again (Mar 18, 2013 08:59 GMT)
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Comedian charged over Goodison pitch invasion (Mar 18, 2013 08:51 GMT)
A comedian accused of going onto the Goodison Park pitch and warming up with the Manchester City team before their game against Everton on Saturday has been charged.

Martinez defends McManaman tackle (Mar 18, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has defended striker Callum McManaman by insisting the player did not have a"nasty bone" in his body as the furore over his horror tackle on Massadio Haidara continues to rage.

Villas-Boas confident Spurs can stop the rot (Mar 18, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas is confident his side can return to winning ways despite recording three straight defeats after losing 1-0 to Fulham on Sunday.

Frank Lampard hails 'landmark' goal (Mar 18, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard hailed his 200th goal for the club as a "landmark" achievement in his career.

Pardew irate at 'awful' McManaman tackle (Mar 18, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle United midfielder could be ruled out for the rest of the season if he has to undergo surgery on his hamstring.

Vidic: United won't let 15-point lead slip (Mar 18, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic has warned the club's title rivals that the Red Devils have learnt from past mistakes and will not let their 15-point Premier League lead slip through their fingers.

Villa's Guzan plays down keeping heroics (Mar 18, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Brad Guzan has modestly brushed aside the latest round of plaudits aimed at him in his extraordinary breakthrough season at Aston Villa.

Mertesacker: Defence heeds wake-up call (Mar 18, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Per Mertesacker admits Arsenal's defensive showing has improved thanks to footage of the Gunners' frailties at the back in last week's 2-1 loss to Tottenham.

Lambert praises 'phenomenal' Weimann (Mar 18, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Paul Lambert has heaped praise on Andreas Weimann after the striker scored one goal and created another to enable Aston Villa to snatch an unlikely victory against basement rivals Queens Park Rangers.

Redknapp: Home form not enough for survival (Mar 18, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Harry Redknapp admits that home victories alone won't be enough to save his Queens Park Rangers side from relegation.

Police probe West Ham coin-throwing (Mar 17, 2013 21:36 GMT)
Police have said they are investigating after coins were thrown by West Ham fans during the Hammers' 2-0 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Team of the Week (Mar 17, 2013 21:10 GMT)
Eden Hazard and Andreas Weimann are in our Premier League Team of the Week, but who else makes the cut?

Delaney: Blues cruise as sense of fun returns (Mar 17, 2013 21:01 GMT)
Miguel Delaney was at Stamford Bridge as an in-the-mood Chelsea brushed aside West Ham.

Brewin: Jol gives Tottenham a familiar fright (Mar 17, 2013 19:11 GMT)
It's deja vu for Tottenham as they suffer a home defeat to Fulham. John Brewin was at the Lane.

Lampard nets 200th Chelsea goal in win (Mar 17, 2013 18:54 GMT)
Frank Lampard scored his 200th Chelsea goal as the Blues climbed to third in the Barclays Premier League with a 2-0 win over his old club in the London derby at Stamford Bridge.

Heneage: Handy decisions help Black Cats to point (Mar 17, 2013 18:01 GMT)
Kristan Heneage saw Sunderland struggle to create as ten-man Norwich took a point from the north-east.

Prem: Fulham shock Spurs, Chelsea third (Mar 17, 2013 17:13 GMT)
Dimitar Berbatov came back to haunt his former club as Tottenham's chances of Champions League qualification took a huge blow with a shock 1-0 defeat against Fulham.

Parker keen on making move into management (Mar 17, 2013 13:12 GMT)
Scott Parker is keen on making the step into management when his playing career comes to an end.

Irwin: Mourinho the man to replace Fergie at United (Mar 17, 2013 12:41 GMT)
Manchester United legend Denis Irwin believes Jose Mourinho is the only manager capable of succeeding Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford.

Walcott: Top four failure would be tragedy (Mar 17, 2013 12:08 GMT)
Theo Walcott has claimed it would be a tragedy if Arsenal were to miss out on a top-four finish in the Premier League.

Premier Showdown - Mar 16-17 (Mar 17, 2013 11:58 GMT)
Take on Dale Johnson and Tommy Smyth in our predictions game.

Redknapp targets four or five wins for QPR safety (Mar 17, 2013 10:14 GMT)
Harry Redknapp is targeting four or five wins for Queens Park Rangers if they are to win their battle against relegation from the Premier League.

Spurs' Dembele 'embarrassed' by Europa loss (Mar 17, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham midfielder Mousa Dembele admits he was 'embarrassed' by his side's display in their 4-1 Europa League defeat against Inter Milan on Thursday night and has urged them to bounce back in style against Fulham on Sunday.

Fergie: Utd not complacent in title race (Mar 17, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has insisted that Manchester United will not get complacent despite taking a 15-point lead in the title race.

Jolly: Ferdinand worthy of final jaunt in Rio (Mar 16, 2013 21:34 GMT)
Richard Jolly watched Rio Ferdinand turn back the clock for Man United on the eve of a return to the international fold with England.

Arsenal stops Swansea behind Monreal (Mar 16, 2013 17:26 GMT)
Arsenal kept themselves firmly in the race for Champions League qualification with a comfortable 2-0 victory at Swansea on Saturday.

Ferguson makes eight changes to starting lineup (Mar 16, 2013 17:07 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson made eight changes to his Manchester United starting line-up as they looked to tighten their grip on the Premier League title against Reading at Old Trafford.

Prem: Utd 15 clear as City are beaten (Mar 16, 2013 17:03 GMT)
A potentially decisive day in the Premier League saw massive results at the top and bottom of the table, as Manchester City's title defence was effectively ended by Everton as Aston Villa gave themselves some breathing room with a dramatic triumph ov

Man City assistant Platt hints title race is over (Mar 16, 2013 16:09 GMT)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini refused to face a media cross examination after his side's faint hopes of retaining their title all but disappeared after a 2-0 defeat at Everton, leaving his assistant David Platt to answer the critics.

Everton fan attempts to join City warm up (Mar 16, 2013 13:33 GMT)
An Everton fan dressed in full Manchester City kit attempted to warm up with the Premier League champions at Goodison Park on Saturday.

Coutinho bodybuilding to adapt to Premier League (Mar 16, 2013 12:27 GMT)
Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho has taken to the gym in a bid to develop the strength to go with his skill.

Royals throne a poisoned chalice (Mar 16, 2013 12:10 GMT)
Kevin Keegan fears Reading may resemble lambs to the slaughter when they head to Man Utd on Saturday.

MatchDay LIVE - Goals, updates and chat (Mar 16, 2013 11:44 GMT)
MatchDay LIVE - March 16

O'Neill says Sunderland lack 'real true ability' (Mar 16, 2013 11:09 GMT)
Martin O'Neill has said his Sunderland squad lacks "real true ability" and that he has felt as though his team have been in a relegation battle throughout the course of the season.

Martinez: Toughest survival fight this season (Mar 16, 2013 08:28 GMT)
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez believes this season's relegation dog-fight is the toughest he has ever faced.

David Moyes expecting attacking Manchester City (Mar 16, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Everton boss David Moyes believes the visit of Manchester City on Saturday will be an all-out attacking affair as both teams look to secure a top-four finish.

Lambert: Relegation battle is wide open (Mar 16, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert insists even clubs in mid-table may have cause to fear the Premier League relegation battle this season.

Mancini rues failure to bolster defence (Mar 15, 2013 23:20 GMT)
Roberto Mancini believes Manchester City made a mistake by not signing another defender in the January transfer window and said they would have bought someone had they known the full extent of Vincent Kompany's calf injury.

Jagielka a faces delayed wait on the sidelines (Mar 15, 2013 17:40 GMT)
Phil Jagielka may have to wait until April for his Everton comeback after manager David Moyes revealed the defender was making slow progress in recovering from a gashed ankle.

Saints fined £20,000 for failing to control players (Mar 15, 2013 17:30 GMT)
The Football Association has fined Southampton £20,000 after the club admitted a charge of failing to control their players during last weekend's draw with Norwich.

Moyes: Cup exit has no effect on Everton future (Mar 15, 2013 17:05 GMT)
David Moyes has said Everton's FA Cup exit against Wigan will make no difference to his thinking as he weighs up his future.

Lambert accuses Redknapp of playing mind games (Mar 15, 2013 15:42 GMT)
Paul Lambert believes Harry Redknapp is playing mind games by suggesting that Aston Villa are the club with the biggest weight on their mind going into Saturday's crucial basement clash with Queens Park Rangers.

Ben Arfa blow for Newcastle (Mar 15, 2013 15:38 GMT)
Newcastle United midfielder could be ruled out for the rest of the season if he has to undergo surgery on his hamstring.

Ferguson: Benitez snub claim is nonsense (Mar 15, 2013 14:33 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has described Rafa Benitez's claim that the Manchester United boss refused to shake his Chelsea counterpart's hand before Sunday's FA Cup tie as "absolute nonsense".

Nani, Jones to miss Reading game (Mar 15, 2013 14:20 GMT)
Nani and Phil Jones have been ruled out of Manchester United's game against Reading on Saturday.

Kompany and Aguero out of Everton clash (Mar 15, 2013 12:47 GMT)
Vincent Kompany has been ruled out of Manchester City's trip to Everton on Saturday as he still has not recovered from his calf injury.

Wenger calls for a bigger clampdown on racism (Mar 15, 2013 12:32 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes clubs who do not come down hard on supporters that are found guilty of racist chanting should be threatened with suspension from European competition.

Mancini rubbishes Zenit job link (Mar 15, 2013 11:37 GMT)
Roberto Mancini has denied that he will leave Manchester City to become Zenit St Petersburg's next manager.

Deschamps: Diaby left out of France squad due to fitness (Mar 15, 2013 11:26 GMT)
Abou Diaby's fragile fitness cost him a call-up for France's crucial upcoming World Cup qualifying double-header, said national team boss Didier Deschamps.

I'm staying put, says Stoke City boss Pulis (Mar 15, 2013 10:36 GMT)
Stoke manager Tony Pulis has said he has no intention of quitting and told disgruntled fans they will not force him out.

Wenger: Every game a cup final now (Mar 15, 2013 10:25 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has told his players that they have ten 'cup finals' left to play in the Premier League this season, as he has urged them to draw inspiration from their heroic performance against Bayern Munich on Wednesday night.

Lukaku set for Chelsea chance next season (Mar 15, 2013 08:16 GMT)
Chelsea are ready to give young striker Romelu Lukaku a shot at claiming a first-team place with them next season following his impressive current spell at West Bromwich Albion, according to Bagies manager Steve Clarke.

Premier League Spotlight: Are Everton on the brink of collapse? (Mar 15, 2013 07:33 GMT)
In this week's Premier League Spotlight, James Dall asks if Everton's season is breaking down and looks ahead to the 'sixty-six' pointer at Villa Park.

Di Canio plays down Reading job speculation (Mar 15, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Paolo Di Canio has hosed down speculation linking him to the vacant managerial position at Reading, claiming "it was just coincidence" that he watched the Royals take on Aston Villa at the Madejski Stadium.

Shane Long battling to be fit for Stoke return (Mar 14, 2013 18:34 GMT)
Shane Long is again a doubt as West Bromwich Albion aim to prove they have cracked their Britannia Stadium jinx on Saturday.

On-loan midfielder Ryo Miyaichi to have surgery (Mar 14, 2013 16:51 GMT)
Wigan winger Ryo Miyaichi is set to undergo surgery on the ankle injury that has ended his season.

Stoke's Tony Pulis seeking lucky break (Mar 14, 2013 16:16 GMT)
Tony Pulis believes Stoke City will cope with the growing frustration at the Britannia Stadium and is hoping for a change of fortune to end a disappointing recent run.

Rodgers gives Allen blessing (Mar 14, 2013 15:58 GMT)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers will allow Joe Allen to join up with the Wales squad next week even though the midfielder is due to have surgery on a long-term shoulder problem.

O'Neill in no rush to offer new contracts (Mar 14, 2013 15:52 GMT)
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill has confirmed he will wait until the end of the season before coming to a decision on the futures of Matthew Kilgallon and Titus Bramble, whose contracts are due to expire in the summer.

Nani keen to prove himself again at United (Mar 14, 2013 13:37 GMT)
Nani is determined to show Sir Alex Ferguson his worth as he tries to secure a new contract at Manchester United.

Injured Aguero out of Everton clash (Mar 14, 2013 12:58 GMT)
Sergio Aguero will miss Manchester City's Premier League clash with Everton on Saturday after the striker returned to his native Argentina for treatment.

City plan Tevez talks (Mar 14, 2013 09:51 GMT)
Carlos Tevez is happy at Manchester City and talks about extending his contract will take place at the end of the season, the club's administration officer Brian Marwood has said.

Ask Norman: Continental hat-tricks (Mar 14, 2013 09:39 GMT)
Norman Hubbard answers your questions on Premier League hat-tricks and the origin of German team names.

Gerrard: Best yet to come from Coutinho (Mar 14, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Steven Gerrard insists January recruit Philippe Coutinho will show his full potential next season, despite the midfielder already proving successful in the Reds' attack.

Tevez is charged with using suspended license (Mar 13, 2013 20:04 GMT)
Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has been charged by police with driving with his license suspended and without insurance.

Kolo Toure: Self-belief kept me going (Mar 13, 2013 18:58 GMT)
Kolo Toure always had faith his ability would help him regain a regular starting berth in Manchester CIty's side.

Police charge Tevez with motoring offence (Mar 13, 2013 18:08 GMT)
Cheshire Police has announced that Manchester City forward Carlos Tevez has been charged with driving while disqualified and driving without insurance.

Vlaar rallies Villa fans ahead of QPR game (Mar 13, 2013 18:05 GMT)
Ron Vlaar wants the volume turned up to maximum when Aston Villa attempt to claim another crucial three points at home to Queens Park Rangers on Saturday.

O'Shea ready for pressure of relegation scrap (Mar 13, 2013 17:46 GMT)
John O'Shea believes Sunderland are facing nine potential 'cup finals' as they look to avoid the threat of relegation.

Protests against Pulis won't help, Wilkinson says (Mar 13, 2013 17:22 GMT)
Andy Wilkinson has urged Stoke City supporters not to desert the team in protest against manager Tony Pulis.

Chelsea to face Man Utd in cup replay on April 1 (Mar 13, 2013 15:44 GMT)
The FA Cup replay between Chelsea and Manchester United will take place at 12.30pm at Stamford Bridge on Monday April 1, the FA has finally confirmed.

West Brom's Myhill delighted with Clarke faith (Mar 13, 2013 13:58 GMT)
Boaz Myhill has revealed the Steve Clarke factor persuaded him to sign a new two-year contract with West Bromwich Albion.

Silverware in sight for Young (Mar 13, 2013 13:54 GMT)
Manchester United winger Ashley Young hopes his long wait for a major trophy is finally coming to an end.

Rodwell optimistic over Man City return (Mar 13, 2013 12:26 GMT)
Manchester City midfielder Jack Rodwell is confident his season is not over and hopes to return to training before the end of March.

Ankle injury rules on-loan Miyaichi out for season (Mar 13, 2013 10:55 GMT)
Wigan's Japan international Ryo Miyaichi has been ruled out for the season after suffering an ankle injury in Saturday's 3-0 FA Cup win over Everton.

Paolo Di Canio raises hand for Reading job (Mar 13, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Paolo Di Canio insists he is ready to become a Premier League manager, adding to rumours that he could take over the reigns at Reading.

Enrique: Luis Suarez is Liverpool's Messi (Mar 13, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Jose Enrique has compared the influence of Luis Suarez at Liverpool to that of Lionel Messi at Barcelona, insisting the Reds can always rely on the striker.

Cole warns Rooney to stick with United (Mar 13, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Former Manchester United striker Andy Cole has urged Wayne Rooney not to leave Old Trafford in the summer, citing his own decision to leave the club in 2001 as a mistake.

Reading reveal anguish of McDermott sacking (Mar 12, 2013 18:31 GMT)
Reading owner Anton Zingarevich has described his decision to sack manager Brian McDermott as the hardest of his life.

Allen wants shoulder operation out the way (Mar 12, 2013 18:24 GMT)
Liverpool midfielder Joe Allen is eager to undergo a shoulder operation that will keep him sidelined for three months so that he can be fully fit for next season.

Saints hit by FA charge for failing to control players (Mar 12, 2013 17:22 GMT)
Southampton have been charged by the Football Association for failing to control their players following the awarding of a penalty to Norwich on Saturday.

Solskjaer: Giggs wants United job (Mar 12, 2013 15:59 GMT)
Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs has his eye on Sir Alex Ferguson's job when the long-serving manager calls it a day, according to his former team-mate Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Pardew defends Cisse's lack of goals (Mar 12, 2013 14:46 GMT)
Alan Pardew believes Papiss Cissé has still been great for the club, despite failing to match his lethal form of last season.

West Brom boast £66 million record turnover (Mar 12, 2013 14:44 GMT)
West Bromwich Albion have reported a record turnover in excess of £66 million in their latest set of accounts at The Hawthorns.

Rooney: Success can breed success for United (Mar 12, 2013 14:37 GMT)
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney believes winning a major trophy this season will be a springboard for further silverware for the Red Devils.

Butland calls for Stoke response (Mar 12, 2013 13:57 GMT)
Jack Butland is hoping some of his derby-day success rubs off on his Stoke City colleagues when they aim to disperse the Britannia Stadium gloom in Saturday's clash with West Bromwich Albion.

Park Ji-Sung: We believe QPR can survive (Mar 12, 2013 13:36 GMT)
Park Ji-Sung feels that Queens Park Rangers finally have the belief - as well as the quality - to survive after successive wins over Southampton and Sunderland.

Gerrard seeks 'perfect finish' to reach top five (Mar 12, 2013 09:58 GMT)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard says the club must deliver "the perfect finish" to the season if they are to finish in the top five.

Koeman unaware of Man City link (Mar 12, 2013 09:36 GMT)
Feyenoord boss Ronald Koeman says he knows nothing of reported interest in him from Manchester City.

Paolo Di Canio favourite for Reading job (Mar 12, 2013 07:58 GMT)
Former Swindon Town manager Paolo Di Canio is a contender to succeed Brian McDermott as Reading's new manager, according to the Times.

Lucas: Liverpool can dream of UCL (Mar 12, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva says the recent Tottenham victory has allowed the Anfield club to start dreaming of a Champions League berth.

Charlton rebuffs Ronaldo links (Mar 12, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton has played down speculation linking Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo with a return to Old Trafford.

Premier League bosses honour Laudrup, Michu (Mar 12, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Swansea's success has been recognised by Premier League managers who have voted Michael Laudrup the coach of the year and Michu the signing of the season respectively.

Rio: Carrick most underrated player in PL (Mar 11, 2013 22:39 GMT)
Michael Carrick believes tiredness was no excuse for Manchester United after they lost a two-goal lead in Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final against Chelsea.

Everton captain Neville embarrassed after cup exit (Mar 11, 2013 20:29 GMT)
Everton captain Phil Neville has admitted that he was embarrassed by own performance during Saturday's 3-0 FA Cup quarter-final defeat at home to Wigan.

Reading announce McDermott departure (Mar 11, 2013 17:35 GMT)
Reading have announced the departure of manager Brian McDermott.

Liverpool fans' group responds to price hike (Mar 11, 2013 16:14 GMT)
Liverpool fans' group Spirit of Shankly has hit out at the Merseyside club's hike of up to 9% in Anfield ticket prices for next season, labelling it "an insult to long-standing supporters".

Carrick: Fatigue no excuse for Chelsea draw (Mar 11, 2013 15:28 GMT)
Michael Carrick believes tiredness was no excuse for Manchester United after they lost a two-goal lead in Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final against Chelsea.

Mikel: Rafa taunts not helping us (Mar 11, 2013 14:40 GMT)
John Obi Mikel has admitted that the anti-Rafa Benitez chants sung by Chelsea supporters are having a negative effect on the team.

Lambert: Dunne injury not career-threatening (Mar 11, 2013 14:30 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has insisted centre-back Richard Dunne's long-term groin problem is not career-threatening.

Black Cats still in a battle, says boss O'Neill (Mar 11, 2013 14:00 GMT)
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill has said the Black Cats are where he expected them to be in the Premier League table as the season enters its closing stages.

Wilkins backs Gus Poyet for Chelsea job (Mar 11, 2013 13:56 GMT)
Ray Wilkins has backed Guy Poyet to become the next manager of Chelsea, with the post set to be vacant in the summer.

Marveaux sees importance of Stoke win to Newcastle (Mar 11, 2013 13:14 GMT)
Newcastle midfielder Sylvain Marveaux says victory over Stoke on Sunday was a big step towards securing Premier League football for the club next season.

Whelan apologises for his error at Newcastle (Mar 11, 2013 11:24 GMT)
Glenn Whelan has apologised to Stoke City manager Tony Pulis for costing him a crucial victory against Newcastle United which would have eased the growing unrest amongst Potters supporters.

Lambert: We've blown relegation battle open (Mar 11, 2013 10:36 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert feels the Midlanders have blown the relegation scrap wide open with their victory at Reading, dragging other teams into the battle for survival.

Gerrard: Suarez award snub would be unjust (Mar 11, 2013 10:04 GMT)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard believes that striker Luis Suarez would be "the best player ever not to win an award" if he does not claim an individual honour this season.

Reina in fitness race for Southampton Premier League clash (Mar 11, 2013 09:44 GMT)
Pepe Reina is on course to make Liverpool's Premier League trip to Southampton on Saturday as he recovers from a calf injury.

Rafa's revenge; Tevez in the driving seat (Mar 11, 2013 09:04 GMT)
The Fifth Official on the spat between Rafa and Fergie, QPR's redemption and some dodgy decisions this weekend.

Barry: Tevez unfazed by off-field issues (Mar 11, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Gareth Barry insists Manchester City team-mate Carlos Tevez has been unperturbed by his latest off-field dramas after being arrested for driving whilst disqualified last week.

Pardew eyes end to trophy drought (Mar 11, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has vowed to put all his efforts into ending the club's 44-year wait for a major trophy, suggesting his side's Premier League relegation fears have come to an end.

Allen likely to require shoulder surgery (Mar 11, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has confirmed midfielder Joe Allen is likely to require surgery after injuring his shoulder in Sunday's 3-2 win over Tottenham.

Laudrup planning for European success (Mar 11, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Swansea manager Michael Laudrup is already planning how to strengthen his squad for their assault on the domestic and European stages next season.

Morrison: We're not used to success (Mar 11, 2013 07:00 GMT)
James Morrison admits West Bromwich Albion are in unfamiliar territory as they approach the final two months of the season.

Clarke coy on Europa League hopes (Mar 11, 2013 07:00 GMT)
West Brom manager Steve Clarke believes a Europa League place is likely to be beyond the scope of his in-form side.

Team of the Week (Mar 10, 2013 22:58 GMT)
Carlos Tevez and Andros Townsend are in our league and Cup Team of the Week, but who else makes the cut?

AVB frustrated as Reds snatch the spoils (Mar 10, 2013 20:13 GMT)
Mike Whalley witnessed Liverpool recover from a 2-1 deficit to seal a thrilling win over Andre Villas-Boas' Spurs.

Timing everything again for Toon (Mar 10, 2013 19:55 GMT)
Late drama was the order of the day again for Newcastle as they battled back to beat Stoke, writes Kristan Heneage.

Suarez wins duel with Bale to spark Liverpool (Mar 10, 2013 18:11 GMT)
Luis Suarez won the battle of the player of the year contenders as he scored and earned the match-winning penalty to eclipse Gareth Bale and keep Liverpool's top-four hopes alive with a 3-2 win.

Townsend: QPR players relishing battle to stay up (Mar 10, 2013 13:31 GMT)
Queens Park Rangers winger Andros Townsend says the players are relishing the battle to avoid the drop after coming from behind to beat Sunderland 2-1 at Loftus Road.

Luis Suarez: We need to stop Gareth Bale (Mar 10, 2013 13:00 GMT)
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez is wary of the threat posed by Tottenham Hotspur forward Gareth Bale as the two sides prepare to go head to head on Sunday.

Paul Gascoigne: 'I thought I was on my way out' (Mar 10, 2013 09:55 GMT)
Former England international Paul Gascoigne has revealed he thought he was dead after suffering a reaction to detox in rehab.

Clarke: We were lucky to beat Swansea (Mar 10, 2013 08:00 GMT)
West Brom manager Steve Clarke has admitted his side were fortunate to claim a 2-1 win over Swansea on Saturday after Swans substitute Roland Lamah had a late goal incorrectly ruled out for offside.

AVB: We will ruin Reds' top-four hopes (Mar 10, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Andre Villas-Boas is hoping to end Liverpool's hopes of a top-four finish when Tottenham travel to Anfield on Sunday, insisting his side will not be weakened following their midweek Europa League fixture.

Harry Redknapp: We need more Sunderland victories (Mar 10, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp has urged his side to repeat their 3-1 victory over Sunderland as they fight to escape relegation.

Rodgers hails versatility of Suarez (Mar 9, 2013 23:32 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers praised the versatility of Luis Suarez after Liverpool's 3-2 triumph over Tottenham at Anfield on Sunday.

Whelan: Martinez pay rise if Wigan win Cup (Mar 9, 2013 23:11 GMT)
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has promised manager Roberto Martinez a pay rise if his side win the FA Cup and stay in the Premier League.

Brassell: Villa victorious in war of nerves (Mar 9, 2013 20:39 GMT)
Andy Brassell saw Aston Villa claim a valuable three points from their relegation scrap with Reading.

Premier Showdown - Mar 9-10 (Mar 9, 2013 19:18 GMT)
Take on Dale Johnson and Tommy Smyth in our predictions game.

Brewin: Salvation in sight for Redknapp's Rs (Mar 9, 2013 18:51 GMT)
John Brewin was at Loftus Road as QPR kept their hopes of a great escape alive with victory over Sunderland.

Villa, QPR grab crucial victories in relegation fight (Mar 9, 2013 17:15 GMT)
Ryan Giggs will sit out Manchester United's FA Cup quarterfinal with Chelsea on Sunday.

Prem: QPR and Villa rally for vital victories (Mar 9, 2013 17:12 GMT)
Queens Park Rangers' Premier League survival bid is well-and-truly alive after they earned only their fourth win of the season against Sunderland on Saturday. However, Reading remain in deep trouble following defeat in the big relegation six-pointer

James Milner: Hard to hate Mario Balotelli (Mar 9, 2013 12:07 GMT)
James Milner has said he misses the "crazy" but "harmless" character of Mario Balotelli in the Manchester City dressing room.

MatchDay LIVE - Goals, updates and chat (Mar 9, 2013 10:55 GMT)
MatchDay LIVE - March 9

Suarez targets Champions League berth (Mar 9, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez believes victory over Tottenham on Sunday can keep his side's hopes of Champions League qualification alive.

Tevez set for FA Cup start despite arrest (Mar 9, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Carlos Tevez could take his place in the starting line-up for Manchester City's FA Cup quarter-final clash with Barnsley on Saturday, despite facing charges of driving whilst disqualified.

Ivanovic: Chelsea lack 'fighting spirit' (Mar 9, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic has urged his team-mates to revive the fighting spirit that led them to Champions League glory last sesaon as they prepare to face Manchester United in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday.

Redknapp tips Bale to remain at Tottenham (Mar 9, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Former Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp believes Gareth Bale will not look to seal a big money move away from White Hart Lane this summer, describing him as "a dream" to manage.

Sigurdsson: I was right to snub Liverpool (Mar 9, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Gylfi Sigurdsson believes Tottenham's lofty position in the Premier League proves he made the right decision to turn down Liverpool in favour of a move to Spurs last summer.

West Brom boss Clarke praises Yacob impact (Mar 9, 2013 01:32 GMT)
Steve Clarke has hailed Claudio Yacob as West Bromwich Albion's own discovery of the season as they prepare to face up to Swansea striker Michu - the find who has spearheaded his side's historic campaign.

U.S., Everton's Howard has broken back bones (Mar 8, 2013 23:48 GMT)
Everton and United States goalkeeper Tim Howard will miss several weeks after breaking two bones in his back, Everton manager David Moyes said Friday, according to multiple repor

Roberto Mancini labels Nani red card a 'mistake' (Mar 8, 2013 23:05 GMT)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has accused Turkish referee Cuneyt Cakir of making "a big mistake" when he sent Manchester United winger Nani off against Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Mancini baffled by Richards woes (Mar 8, 2013 23:05 GMT)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini says it is "strange" that Micah Richards is still not fit to return to first-team football for the club.

Roberts out for the season after hip surgery (Mar 8, 2013 19:26 GMT)
Reading striker Jason Roberts is likely to miss the rest of the season after he was told that his hip injury requires surgery.

Man charged over banana thrown at Gareth Bale (Mar 8, 2013 18:32 GMT)
A man has been charged with throwing a banana on to the pitch at last Sunday's north London derby between Tottenham and Arsenal.

Rodgers able to strengthen his squad in the summer (Mar 8, 2013 17:28 GMT)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insists he has the full backing of the owners to strengthen his squad this summer, despite an increase in the club's debt.

Laudrup signs new one-year Swansea deal (Mar 8, 2013 17:12 GMT)
Swansea manager Michael Laudrup has signed a one-year contract extension that keeps him at the Liberty Stadium until June 2015, the club have confirmed.

Seb Larsson: Victory at Loftus Road is vital (Mar 8, 2013 16:34 GMT)
Sebastian Larsson believes Sunderland's visit to Queens Park Rangers on Saturday is likely to define the club's season.

Lambert feeling confident about beating the drop (Mar 8, 2013 16:31 GMT)
Paul Lambert enters his most crucial week as Aston Villa manager confident that his side are equipped to handle the pressure of two vital matches that could go a long way to deciding their Premier League fate.

Villa star wants to avoid relegation showdown (Mar 8, 2013 16:23 GMT)
Gabriel Agbonlahor has said Aston Villa are prepared for their relegation battle to go to a final-day decider at Wigan but believe they can avoid such a tense scenario.

Stoke boss Pulis: Criticise me, not the players (Mar 8, 2013 15:56 GMT)
Tony Pulis is prepared to keep taking the flak from Stoke City fans - to help protect his players.

Redknapp: 37 points is enough to survive (Mar 8, 2013 14:33 GMT)
Harry Redknapp has stated he would take 37 points now in order for Queens Park Rangers to stay up, but says the team need to win back-to-back games in order to generate sufficient momentum.

Redknapp not worried by QPR finances (Mar 8, 2013 14:17 GMT)
Harry Redknapp has reiterated his faith in both the Queens Park Rangers owners and the club's financial situation should they get relegated, despite the club's huge debt.

Cazorla hails Arsenal team-mate Wilshere (Mar 8, 2013 13:38 GMT)
Santi Cazorla has revealed he has settled with Arsenal in the Premier League since joining the club last summer.

Jagielka ruled out of Everton clash (Mar 8, 2013 13:21 GMT)
Phil Jagielka will miss Everton's FA Cup quarter-final against Wigan on Saturday, but manager David Moyes hopes the defender's absence will be a short one.

Cortese speaks out against FFP regulations (Mar 8, 2013 13:03 GMT)
Southampton executive chairman Nicola Cortese has hit out at the Premier League's plans to introduce Financial Fair Play regulations.

Man City striker Carlos Tevez arrested (Mar 8, 2013 12:21 GMT)
Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has been arrested for allegedly driving while disqualified, police sources have confirmed.

Carragher stands by retirement decision (Mar 8, 2013 11:36 GMT)
Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher's recent run in the team will not be enough to make him reverse his decision to retire at the end of the season.

Rangel agrees new Swansea deal (Mar 8, 2013 09:35 GMT)
Swansea defender Angel Rangel has signed a new three-year contract at the Liberty Stadium, the Capital One Cup winners have announced.

Ferguson backed over Rooney treatment (Mar 8, 2013 08:31 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson's decision to drop Wayne Rooney for Manchester United's Champions League defeat to Real Madrid has been backed by an influential fan group, as would a potential sale of the England forward.

Suarez rewarded with pay rise - reports (Mar 8, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Luis Suarez has been rewarded with a pay rise that will see him earning in excess of £100,000-a-week at Liverpool, according to several newspapers reports.

Arsenal chairman denies takeover talk (Mar 8, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has denied any knowledge of a potential £1.5 billion takeover of the club by a Middle East consortium.

Odemwingie remains in West Brom plans (Mar 8, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Steve Clarke has revealed that Peter Odemwingie could yet have a long-term future at West Bromwich Albion.

Premier League Spotlight: Anfield test for confident Spurs (Mar 8, 2013 08:00 GMT)
In this week's Premier League Spotlight, James Dall doubts that Liverpool can wipe the smile off Andre Villas-Boas' face and considers some pivotal games at the wrong end of the table.

Wes Brown unlikely to play this season (Mar 7, 2013 23:39 GMT)
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill has revealed that defender Wes Brown is unlikely to play any further part in the Black Cats' season.

Davis pens new Southampton deal until 2016 (Mar 7, 2013 18:20 GMT)
Kelvin Davis has signed a new contract at Southampton, keeping him at St Mary's until 2016.

Southampton captain Davis signs extension (Mar 7, 2013 17:38 GMT)
Club captain Kelvin Davis has become the latest Southampton player to commit his future to the club by signing a new deal until 2016.

Begovic focused on playing for Stoke City (Mar 7, 2013 16:55 GMT)
Asmir Begovic insists he is focused on playing for Stoke City despite the speculation linking him with a move away from the Britannia Stadium.

Clarke wants a final push from his West Brom side (Mar 7, 2013 16:52 GMT)
Steve Clarke has demanded to see more from his West Bromwich Albion side over the final two months of the season - starting with Saturday's visit of Swansea City.

Gardner tips QPR to win survival fight (Mar 7, 2013 15:54 GMT)
Sunderland midfielder Craig Gardner believes Saturday's opponents Queens Park Rangers will win their battle against relegation.

Stoke's Shawcross backs under-fire boss Pulis (Mar 7, 2013 15:32 GMT)
Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross has told fans that the players, not manager Tony Pulis, are to blame for an alarming slump in form.

Defoe willing to bet Spurs will outplay Arsenal (Mar 7, 2013 15:15 GMT)
Jermain Defoe is so sure Tottenham will finish above Arsenal that he is willing to enter into another charity bet with Gunners midfielder Jack Wilshere.

On-loan Gomes expects Tottenham return (Mar 7, 2013 14:56 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes is glad that his loan to Hoffenheim has got him playing regularly again, but he plans on returning to Spurs in the summer.

Defoe: Authorities must be tough on racism (Mar 7, 2013 14:28 GMT)
Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe has urged the game's authorities to come down hard on supporters who chant racist abuse inside football stadiums.

Delph determined to repay Lerner faith (Mar 7, 2013 14:07 GMT)
Fabian Delph is driven to save Aston Villa from relegation in order to thank owner Randy Lerner for not showing him the door at the club.

Suarez showing Messi-like skill - Enrique (Mar 7, 2013 13:44 GMT)
Jose Enrique believes his Liverpool team-mate Luis Suarez shows similarities to Lionel Messi in his ability to go past defenders.

Newcastle's Coloccini may miss up to 7 weeks (Mar 7, 2013 13:34 GMT)
Newcastle skipper Fabricio Coloccini could be out of action for up to seven weeks, a major blow for manager Alan Pardew's squad.

Coloccini facing up to seven weeks out (Mar 7, 2013 12:43 GMT)
Newcastle captain Fabricio Coloccini could be out of action until the final month of the season, manager Alan Pardew has said.

Ronaldo hits back at Fergie's 'fat and old' jibe (Mar 7, 2013 09:45 GMT)
Former Brazil striker Ronaldo said Real Madrid's 2-1 Champions League win over Manchester United on Tuesday served to shut Alex Ferguson's mouth, after the United boss called him 'fat' in the build-up to the game.

Queens Park Rangers' debts rise to £89m (Mar 7, 2013 09:03 GMT)
Queens Park Rangers' debt has risen from £56 million to £89 million, accounts covering the club's first season back in the Premier League reveal.

Scudamore slams Hammers over Tevez (Mar 7, 2013 09:02 GMT)
Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore has hit out at those who caused the third-party ownership scandal involving of Carlos Tevez at West Ham.

Crouch ready for Coloccini rematch (Mar 6, 2013 15:22 GMT)
Peter Crouch is determined to lead a Stoke City revival against Newcastle United this weekend - despite having to relive the horrific clash with Fabricio Coloccini.

Defoe: Bale morphs into world best (Mar 6, 2013 15:11 GMT)
Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe believes team-mate Gareth Bale has "transformed himself" into one of the world's best players and he believes fatherhood has been central to his coming of age.

Villas-Boas: Hard work starts now (Mar 6, 2013 14:49 GMT)
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has admitted his club's long-term future will be dependent on what transpires in the final few weeks of this season.

Bramble keen to earn new deal at Sunderland (Mar 6, 2013 14:10 GMT)
Titus Bramble remains optimistic he can earn a new contract with Sunderland, despite continued uncertainty surrounding his future at the Stadium of Light.

Clarke: Popov has to prove himself at West Brom (Mar 6, 2013 14:02 GMT)
Steve Clarke has challenged defender Goran Popov to win a permanent move to West Bromwich Albion during the remainder of the season.

Montpellier set to hold Maradona talks (Mar 6, 2013 09:49 GMT)
Montpellier owner Louis Nicollin has said he is ready to meet Diego Maradona to hold talks about the possibility of the Argentina legend taking over as coach of the Ligue 1 champions next season.

City can still win the title, says Garcia (Mar 6, 2013 09:41 GMT)
Manchester City midfielder Javi Garcia has said he believes the Premier League champions can retain their title despite being 12 points adrift of Manchester United.

Ramires: Past success drives Chelsea (Mar 6, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Chelsea midfielder Ramires has pointed to last season's Champions League and FA Cup success as proof the club are not done yet in the fight for silverware.

Fabian Delph banned for six-pointers (Mar 6, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Fabian Delph has spoken of how disappointed he is that suspension will force him to sit out the critical next two games in Aston Villa's Premier League survival battle.

Wright: Arsenal owner must talk takeover (Mar 6, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright has urged the club's majority shareholder Stan Kroenke to end his silence and "start answering some questions", amid reports that he is about to sell his shares to a Middle East consortium.

Cole regrets Liverpool move (Mar 6, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Joe Cole admits his decision to join Liverpool in 2010 was a mistake, claiming his only other option was an unthinkable move to Tottenham.

Zabaleta: Tevez incident was 'difficult' for City (Mar 6, 2013 02:53 GMT)
Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta has described last season's stand-off between Carlos Tevez and Roberto Mancini as a minor incident that turned into a "crazy" situation.

Laudrup: Wieghorst could replace me at Swansea (Mar 5, 2013 18:30 GMT)
Morten Wieghorst could be the perfect replacement for Michael Laurup, according to Swansea's manager.

Jordan: March crucial for QPR's survival chances (Mar 5, 2013 16:41 GMT)
Queens Park Rangers first-team coach Joe Jordan says March will be "crucial" in determining whether or not the Hoops can avoid relegation this season.

Stoke chief voices support for Pulis after recent criticism (Mar 5, 2013 13:27 GMT)
Stoke City chairman Peter Coates has urged supporters to be more realistic at the Britannia Stadium, in the wake of their growing frustration with manager Tony Pulis.

Lloris not getting carried away by Arsenal victory (Mar 5, 2013 12:34 GMT)
Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has warned his team-mates that their hopes of a Champions League return could slip away unless they retain their focus following Sunday's win against Arsenal.

Liverpool chief: No pressure for club to sell players (Mar 5, 2013 11:37 GMT)
Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre has made it clear there is no pressure to sell their star players despite an increase in the club's debts to £87.2 million.

Olsson desperate for McAuley to commit to West Brom (Mar 5, 2013 10:43 GMT)
Jonas Olsson believes it is crucial for West Bromwich Albion to persuade Gareth McAuley to sign a contract extension at the club.

Dawson: Bale playing better than Messi, Ronaldo (Mar 5, 2013 10:03 GMT)
The Gareth Bale bandwagon continues to gather pace with Michael Dawson claiming his Tottenham team-mate is a better player on current form than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

West Ham owners reveal £35m loan (Mar 5, 2013 08:55 GMT)
West Ham United's owners, David Gold and David Sullivan, injected £35 million into the club following their relegation to the Championship in 2011.

Liverpool's Daniel Agger hails 'world class' Reina (Mar 5, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Liverpool defender Daniel Agger believes Pepe Reina showed glimpses of his "world class" abilities in Saturday's 4-0 win over Wigan.

Mertesacker laments weary Arsenal (Mar 5, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Per Mertesacker has lamented Arsenal's lack of concentration in the first half of matches this season which he claims has prevented them from cementing a top four position.

Reina urges Reds to recruit in the summer (Mar 5, 2013 03:44 GMT)
Pepe Reina has warned Liverpool could fall further behind Champions League qualification next season if the club's board fail to recruit new players in the summer.

Man City suffer Aguero, Rodwell blows (Mar 5, 2013 00:08 GMT)
Roberto Mancini has revealed Sergio Aguero will miss Manchester City's FA Cup quarter-final at home to Barnsley on Saturday, while Jack Rodwell faces up to a month on the sidelines.

Brassell: Brittle Villa fall short again (Mar 4, 2013 23:58 GMT)
Andy Brassell watched a brittle Aston Villa side crumble under pressure from Manchester City.

Mancini: City will fight Utd to the end for title (Mar 4, 2013 22:44 GMT)
Roberto Mancini is remaining defiant about Manchester City's chances of overturning Manchester United at the top of the Premier League after cutting their lead to 12 points with victory over Aston Villa.

Tevez goal keeps alive City's faint title hopes (Mar 4, 2013 22:22 GMT)
Carlos Tevez kept alive Manchester City's slim hopes of retaining its Barclays Premier League title with the only goal at relegation-threatened Aston Villa.

Premier Showdown - Mar 2-4 (Mar 4, 2013 17:34 GMT)
Take on Dale Johnson and Tommy Smyth in our predictions game.

Police search for fan who threw banana at Bale (Mar 4, 2013 16:41 GMT)
Police are trying to trace an Arsenal fan who threw a banana at Tottenham's Gareth Bale during Sunday's north London derby at White Hart Lane.

Hammers close to Olympic Stadium agreement (Mar 4, 2013 16:29 GMT)
West Ham are on the verge of agreeing a move to the Olympic Stadium, according to co-chairman David Gold.

Ferguson on Mourinho (Mar 4, 2013 16:25 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has played down talk that Jose Mourinho will succeed him as manager of Manchester United by reiterating that he does not know when he will leave Old Trafford.

Giggs in line for 1,000th appearance (Mar 4, 2013 14:28 GMT)
A proud Ryan Giggs has prepared for his 1,000th senior game by thanking the Real Madrid supporters for applauding him on to the pitch for the first leg of their Champions League clash with Manchester United.

Sessegnon: We need to win our games (Mar 4, 2013 13:39 GMT)
Stephane Sessegnon believes that Sunderland must start to win their games if they are to dispel close-season nerves.

Coloccini ruled out of Anzhi Europa League clash (Mar 4, 2013 13:31 GMT)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew hopes to see captain Fabricio Coloccini return for the club's home game against Stoke on Sunday, conceding that Thursday's Europe League trip to Anzhi Makhachkala will come too soon for the defender.

Capello plays down Chelsea link (Mar 4, 2013 13:25 GMT)
Russia coach Fabio Capello has denied that he has been offered the opportunity to take over as manager of Chelsea.

Gibson hopes injury woes are behind him (Mar 4, 2013 12:59 GMT)
Darron Gibson is hopeful that he can avoid a summer thigh operation as he bids to help Everton qualify for Europe.

Collison finally able to look to future (Mar 4, 2013 11:52 GMT)
Jack Collison has insisted after his match-winning weekend heroics that he is in good shape to enjoy a fruitful end to the season with both West Ham United and Wales.

Neville: England wants Mourinho to make a return (Mar 4, 2013 11:24 GMT)
Gary Neville says that Jose Mourinho would be welcomed back to English football with open arms when he leaves his current job as Real Madrid coach.

Arsenal's Titanic task; QPR's boozeathon (Mar 4, 2013 11:23 GMT)
The Fifth Official talks North London supremacy, Benitez bile and Cristiano Ronaldo's house of mirrors.

Majority of players 'will go broke', survey claims (Mar 4, 2013 10:50 GMT)
A charity that helps former professional footballers in the UK and Ireland has found that a majority of top-division players go broke within five years of ending their careers.

Liverpool debts increase to £87.2 million (Mar 4, 2013 10:32 GMT)
Liverpool's debts rose to £87.2 million last season, but managing director Ian Ayre has told the club's fans there is no reason to be alarmed.

Rangers figures reveal £7 million loss (Mar 4, 2013 09:58 GMT)
Rangers made a loss of £7 million in the final seven months of 2012, figures released by the Glasgow club show.

Remy: I didn't want to leave Marseille (Mar 4, 2013 09:40 GMT)
Queens Park Rangers striker Loic Remy has admitted he never wanted to leave Marseille in January, and was "a little disappointed" the Ligue 1 club decided to sell him "behind [his] back".

Wenger ignoring Arsenal takeover talk (Mar 4, 2013 08:58 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has refused to be drawn into a discussion about a possible takeover at Arsenal.

Nicklas Bendtner penalised for drink driving (Mar 4, 2013 08:27 GMT)
On-loan Juventus striker Nicklas Bendtner has received a police caution for "a mild case of drink driving".

Rooney ready to peak as 200th goal looms (Mar 4, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Wayne Rooney feels his best years are ahead of him as he closes in on the 200-goal mark for Manchester United.

Purslow: Benitez doomed to fail at Chelsea (Mar 4, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez was never going to succeed at Stamford Bridge according to former Liverpool managing director Christian Purslow.

Downing: Judge Suarez on talent (Mar 4, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Stewart Downing believes the controversies which have enveloped Liverpool team-mate Luis Suarez should be forgotten when deciding on the Player of the Year.

Villa boss: Lambert says beating City is possible (Mar 4, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Paul Lambert insists it would be a massive boost for his relegation-threatened side if they could beat Manchester City at Villa Park on Monday night.

Pulis: You have to accept criticism (Mar 4, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Tony Pulis insists he can put up with the criticism that is accompanying Stoke City's struggle to get over the finishing line in securing a sixth successive season in the Premier League.

Adam: We must stick together (Mar 4, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Charlie Adam believes Stoke City's players need to be mentally resilient to overcome the criticism that is blighting their season.

Mancini defends public criticism of players (Mar 3, 2013 23:11 GMT)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has defended his outspoken approach to management and said that top players should be able to cope with public criticism.

Cech wants managerial stability at Chelsea (Mar 3, 2013 23:00 GMT)
Petr Cech would favour the return of Jose Mourinho to Stamford Bridge but said that the most important requirement for Chelsea is to finally bring managerial stability after this season.

Spurs assert derby dominance (Mar 3, 2013 19:40 GMT)
John Brewin watched Tottenham leave Arsenal trailing in their wake in the North London derby.

Wenger: Sloppy defending cost Arsenal (Mar 3, 2013 19:35 GMT)
Arsene Wenger lamented Arsenal's defending as two goals in two first half minutes consigned his side to a 2-1 derby defeat to North London rivals Tottenham.

Brilliant Bale lifts Spurs past Arsenal (Mar 3, 2013 19:11 GMT)
Tottenham moved seven points clear of Arsenal after it came out on top 2-1 in a pulsating north London derby at White Hart Lane.

AVB and Dawson hails Spurs' victory (Mar 3, 2013 18:43 GMT)
Andre Villas-Boas believes Tottenham have helped send Arsenal into a "negative spiral" following their 2-1 victory over Arsenal in the north London derby.

Team of the Week (Mar 3, 2013 18:31 GMT)
Hat-trick heroes Luis Suarez and Shinji Kagawa are in Team of the Week, but who else makes the cut?

Tevez wants to be City idol (Mar 3, 2013 12:20 GMT)
Carlos Tevez says he is still fighting to win back the affection of the Manchester City fans but stresses that he is a changed man after walking out on the club last season.

Arsenal: Kroenke not interested in £1.5bn takeover (Mar 3, 2013 11:24 GMT)
Arsenal have insisted that majority shareholder Stan Kroenke would have no interest in selling his stake amid reports of a potential £1.5 billion bid from the Middle East.

Suarez blames United for Evra incident (Mar 3, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez insists his "conscience is clear" following last season's incident with Patrice Evra where he was found guilty of racially abusing the Manchester United defender.

Mancini warns players of uncertain future (Mar 3, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has warned his players that their performances over the remainder of the season could decide their future at the club.

Agbonlahor fears Aston Villa relegation (Mar 3, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Aston Villa forward Gabby Agbonlahor has admitted that it's difficult not to be frightened by the prospect of relegation at his home-city club.

Wenger suggests Wilshere can outshine Bale (Mar 3, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has backed Jack Wilshere to steal the limelight away from Gareth Bale in Sunday's north London derby, insisting the Welshman is little more than "the flavour of the moment".

Holtby: Spurs was the right move for me (Mar 3, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Lewis Holtby could have been pulling on an Arsenal shirt in Sunday's North London derby at White Hart Lane, but the Germany international is convinced he made a shrewd move when he opted to sign for their rivals Tottenham in January.

Consortium set to bid £1.5bn for Arsenal - report (Mar 3, 2013 08:00 GMT)
An Arab consortium is considering making a bid for Arsenal in the near future, according to reports in The Sun on Sunday and Sunday Telegraph.

Jolly: Latin link-up has Reds purring (Mar 2, 2013 21:09 GMT)
Richard Jolly watched Luis Suarez and Coutinho help Liverpool to dismantle a sorry looking Wigan side.

FIFA: Goal-line technology to cost only £100,000 (Mar 2, 2013 20:28 GMT)
Goal-line technology will cost as little as £100,000 to install in a stadium,

EPL: Suarez lifts Liverpool with hat trick (Mar 2, 2013 19:51 GMT)
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez steamed ahead in the race for the golden boot with a hat trick Saturday as woeful Wigan was dispatched 4-0 at the DW Stadium.

Heneage: Sunderland suffering lack of creativity (Mar 2, 2013 19:33 GMT)
Kristan Heneage watched Sunderland fight back against Fulham, as they struggled for creativity.

Delaney: Benitez beats the boo-boys (Mar 2, 2013 19:18 GMT)
Miguel Delaney saw Rafa Benitez emerge from the Stamford Bridge cauldron smiling following victory over West Brom.

Redknapp fumes over 'disgusting' story (Mar 2, 2013 18:24 GMT)
Harry Redknapp was incandescent with rage after the 2-1 win over Southampton, accusing an agent of leaking false information in a bid to destabilise the club in a weekend paper report.

Benitez praises Chelsea fans for support (Mar 2, 2013 18:15 GMT)
Interim Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez refused to rise to the bait offered by reporters who goaded him in his post-match press conference following his side's 1-0 win against West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge.

Everton defender Phil Jagielka to have surgery (Mar 2, 2013 17:43 GMT)
Everton defender Phil Jagielka is to have surgery on a badly gashed ankle, manager David Moyes has confirmed.

Ba's goal enough to give Chelsea win (Mar 2, 2013 17:20 GMT)
Chelsea claimed a routine 1-0 win over West Brom on Saturday as Rafael Benitez made a victorious Stamford Bridge return following his midweek criticism of Blues supporters.

Kagawa scores 3 as Man United wins (Mar 2, 2013 17:11 GMT)
Shinji Kagawa scored his first Manchester United hat trick as the Red Devils warmed up for their Champions League duel with Real Madrid by brushing aside Norwich 4-0 to open up a 15-point lead at the top of the Premier League.

Prem: Blues beat Baggies, Man Utd win (Mar 2, 2013 16:56 GMT)
Chelsea eased the pressure on interim manager Rafael Benitez with a victory at home to West Brom, while Manchester United secured a comfortable win over Norwich thanks to a Shinji Kagawa hat-trick.

Sunderland exploring naming rights options (Mar 2, 2013 13:58 GMT)
Sunderland would be open to selling the naming rights to the Stadium of Light in a bid to increase revenue streams, according to the club's chief executive.

QPR tight-lipped on players' Dubai 'stag party' (Mar 2, 2013 13:34 GMT)
QPR have declined to comment on astory in the Daily Mirror newspaper that claimed their recent training camp in Dubai turned into a glorified "stag party".

MatchDay LIVE - Goals, updates and chat (Mar 2, 2013 12:43 GMT)
MatchDay LIVE - March 2

Ferguson: Giggs and Scholes not ready for Utd job (Mar 2, 2013 12:02 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has told L'Equipe Magazine that he does not expect Ryan Giggs or Paul Scholes to succeed him at Manchester United.

Ferguson laughs off Mancini's 'lucky' jibe at Utd (Mar 2, 2013 11:37 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has laughed off a recent suggestion from Roberto Mancini that Manchester United have been lucky this season.

Gibson playing through the pain to help Everton (Mar 2, 2013 11:12 GMT)
Everton midfielder Darron Gibson is ready to soldier on with a thigh injury that needs surgery in order to help the club's push for Europe.

AVB a 'different person' after Blues axe (Mar 2, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Andre Villas-Boas claims he feels like a "different manager and different person" as the first anniversary of his departure from Chelsea looms.

Aston Villa need to embrace relegation scrap (Mar 2, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Paul Lambert has urged his Aston Villa players to embrace the challenge of the Premier League survival battle  and not be daunted by it.

Fergie confident of new Ferdinand deal (Mar 2, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson believes Rio Ferdinand will follow Ryan Giggs in signing another contract extension with Manchester United.

Coutinho: Kick me and I'll score goals (Mar 2, 2013 08:00 GMT)
New Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho has laughed off worries the Premier League's physicality will batter him into submission by declaring every time he gets kicked he will "score some goals".

Rodgers hopeful that Suarez will stay (Mar 2, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is trying not to obsess too much about hanging on to Luis Suarez this summer, but remains confident his star striker will not be tempted by the bright lights of the Champions League.

Wenger: There's only one Gareth Bale (Mar 1, 2013 23:48 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has suggested Tottenham are playing a dangerous game by relying so heavily on Gareth Bale in their push for a Champions League return.

Rafa: Chelsea players support me (Mar 1, 2013 23:28 GMT)
Rafa Benitez claims that many of Chelsea's players have been offering private support in the midst of a difficult spell at Stamford Bridge.

Rewards for Roberto around the corner (Mar 1, 2013 21:48 GMT)
Kevin Keegan says Roberto Martinez is destined for bigger things and that Jamie Carragher's retirement will be keenly felt at Anfield.

Jason Puncheon signs new Southampton deal (Mar 1, 2013 21:33 GMT)
Jason Puncheon has ended speculation over his future by signing a new contract with Southampton until 2016.

Pardew keeping faith with Newcastle youth (Mar 1, 2013 21:10 GMT)
Alan Pardew has admitted his attempts to incorporate the club's young players into the first team this season has failed.

Wenger warns focus can't be on Bale (Mar 1, 2013 21:07 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has warned his side to concentrate on their own performance against Tottenham on Sunday, rather than worrying about what Gareth Bale might produce at White Hart Lane.

O'Neill keen to extend Mignolet contract (Mar 1, 2013 19:26 GMT)
Martin O'Neill has confirmed his intention to offer goalkeeper Simon Mignolet a new contract at the club as the goalkeeper continues to be linked with a move away from Wearside.

Nile Ranger leaves Newcastle (Mar 1, 2013 19:10 GMT)
Newcastle striker Nile Ranger has left the club by mutual consent the club have confirmed on their official website.

Philippe Senderos extends Fulham deal until 2014 (Mar 1, 2013 18:40 GMT)
Philippe Senderos has signed a one-year contract extension at Fulham, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2014.

Tim Howard's Everton record attempt under threat (Mar 1, 2013 18:19 GMT)
Tim Howard's chances of beating Neville Southall's Everton record for consecutive league appearances is under threat because of injury.

Moyes: Jelavic and Mirallas are key (Mar 1, 2013 18:07 GMT)
David Moyes has backed Nikica Jelavic and Kevin Mirallas to fire Everton back into European contention.

FIFA: Fans to see goal-line decisions on screen (Mar 1, 2013 16:46 GMT)
Goal-line technology decisions will be shown on big screens in stadiums and to television viewers, FIFA have announced.

Benitez: We can finish second (Mar 1, 2013 15:58 GMT)
Rafa Benitez feels that Chelsea still have a chance of finishing second in the Premier League this season.

Rafa Benitez backtracks on recent 'interim' comment (Mar 1, 2013 15:56 GMT)
Rafa Benitez has claimed that the title of 'interim manager' is no longer an issue for him, despite suggesting otherwise during his outburst on Wednesday.

Defoe could return to face Gunners in derby (Mar 1, 2013 15:31 GMT)
Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe is set to return to action in Sunday's north London derby at White Hart Lane.

AVB: We can build around Bale (Mar 1, 2013 15:26 GMT)
Andre Villas-Boas has said he wants to build Tottenham's future around Gareth Bale after again dismissing speculation that the Welshman could join Real Madrid in the summer.

Mancini: Villa game a must win for City (Mar 1, 2013 14:25 GMT)
Roberto Mancini concedes the title race will be over if Manchester City fail to beat Aston Villa on Monday.

Kompany doubt for Villa (Mar 1, 2013 14:22 GMT)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has said that Vincent Kompany is unlikely to be fit to face Aston Villa on Monday.

Chelsea's Benitez stands by angry remarks (Mar 1, 2013 13:42 GMT)
Chelsea's interim manager Rafa Benitez has defended the comments he made in the wake of his side's 2-0 FA Cup victory at Middlesbrough on Wednesday.

Pulis defends poor Stoke run (Mar 1, 2013 13:28 GMT)
Tony Pulis has launched a passionate defence of Stoke City's season in response to growing criticism of the club's lack of progress this season.

Wenger: Success not just about money (Mar 1, 2013 11:44 GMT)
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has said spending big money is not necessarily the key to success and that Chelsea or Manchester City would win the title every year if it was.

RVP fit, Jones 'fighting' for Real tie (Mar 1, 2013 11:11 GMT)
Robin van Persie has been passed fit for Manchester United's game against Norwich on Saturday, while Sir Alex Ferguson believes Phil Jones has "a fighting chance" of being available to face Real Madrid on Tuesday.

Wenger: We're not scared of Bale (Mar 1, 2013 10:36 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said the Gunners do not fear Tottenham's in-form Gareth Bale.

North London rivals warn fans (Mar 1, 2013 09:59 GMT)
Tottenham and Arsenal are to warn their fans ahead of Sunday's North London derby that they will adopt a zero-tolerance approach towards abusive chanting.

Giggs pens new deal to play past 40th birthday (Mar 1, 2013 09:45 GMT)
Ryan Giggs has signed a one-year contract extension at Manchester United to ensure the most decorated player in the history of English football will go on into his 40s.

Upton Park needs major work, report says (Mar 1, 2013 09:30 GMT)
West Ham need to make "substantial repairs" to their Upton Park home even if they confirm their move to the Olympic Stadium in nearby Stratford, a report has said.

Zola not ruling out return to Chelsea as manager (Mar 1, 2013 08:51 GMT)
Gianfranco Zola has hinted that he could be tempted by a return to Chelsea as manager at some stage in the future.

Premier League Spotlight: Bale's battle for supreme status (Mar 1, 2013 08:18 GMT)
Premier League Spotlight: Jon Carter wonders if Bale can be compared to Messi/Ronaldo and if Lukaku can beat the Blues.

Ferguson wants director role at United (Mar 1, 2013 08:14 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed his intention to take an upstairs role at Manchester United when he eventually retires from managing the club.

Sunderland partner with Nelson Mandela Foundation (Mar 1, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Sunderland have announced an 18-month partnership with the Nelson Mandela Foundation aimed at supporting global fundraising initiatives.

Ferguson: United can succeed without me (Mar 1, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson insists Manchester United's success will extend well beyond his career at Old Trafford and believes the involvement of former players has aided the club in recent years.

Vertonghen not focused on revenge (Mar 1, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen has warned his side the thirst for revenge over Arsenal cannot be the primary focus for Spurs in Sunday's crucial North London derby at White Hart Lane.


English Championship
Championship: Cardiff wobbling, Wolves boosted (Mar 30, 2013 17:48 GMT)
Malky Mackay's Cardiff continued to suffer serious promotion jitters as two late penalties from Grant McCann gave resurgent Peterborough a dramatic 2-1 win at London Road.

Champ: Palace thrashed, Watford held late (Mar 29, 2013 17:02 GMT)
Hull City's hopes of a return to the Premier League were boosted on Friday as their nearest rivals for second place, Crystal Palace and Watford, both missed the chance to climb above them.

Leeds owners sell 10% stake to Bahrain bank (Mar 28, 2013 11:05 GMT)
The owners of Leeds United, GFH Capital, have sold a 10% stake in the club to the Bahrain-based International Investment Bank.

Birmingham emails reveal Pannu payments (Mar 28, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Birmingham City's financial difficulties are set to worsen with fears acting chairman Peter Pannu has been paid large amounts of money by the club according to the Blackburn's Singh: I'm not to blame for poor results (Mar 26, 2013 08:05 GMT)
Blackburn's global advisor Shebby Singh said he should not be held responsible for Rovers' poor results during Michael Appleton's brief reign at Ewood Park.

Vydra named Football Lge Player of the Year (Mar 24, 2013 10:01 GMT)
Watford striker Matej Vydra has been named Football League Player of the Year for the 2012-13 season.

Leeds owners GFH backtrack over 'sale' reports (Mar 21, 2013 07:37 GMT)
Leeds United owners Gulf Finance House (GFH) have contradicted statements made in its own annual accounts by claiming that they do not want to sell the whole club, just a stake in it.

Leeds United put up for sale by current owners GFH (Mar 20, 2013 13:05 GMT)
Leeds United owners Gulf Finance House (GFH) have confirmed that they are looking to sell the club.

Zaha gets one-match ban for obscene gesture (Mar 19, 2013 19:39 GMT)
Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha has been handed a one-match ban for making a obscene gesture to Leeds fans.

Appleton becomes Venky's latest casualty (Mar 19, 2013 17:40 GMT)
Richard Jolly explains why Michael Appleton becomes the latest victim of the malaise at Blackburn Rovers.

Appleton sacked by Blackburn (Mar 19, 2013 11:49 GMT)
Blackburn Rovers have confirmed the sacking of manager Michael Appleton after just two months in charge at Ewood Park.

Ikeme set for spell on sidelines after punching wall (Mar 19, 2013 10:33 GMT)
Carl Ikeme may miss a large part of Wolves' battle to avoid a second successive relegation after damaging his hand in a dressing-room argument with manager Dean Saunders.

Promotion-chasing Watford avoid points deduction (Mar 18, 2013 14:08 GMT)
Watford have avoided the possibility of a points deduction but been hit by a partial transfer embargo after former owner Laurence Bassini was banned from any involvement in football for three years.

Leeds begin planning for life after Neil Warnock (Mar 17, 2013 10:34 GMT)
Leeds United have already begun preliminary discussions about replacing manager Neil Warnock.

Brassell: Boro struggle to find a way out (Mar 16, 2013 20:06 GMT)
Andy Brassell saw two former Premier League sides in Middlesbrough and Birmingham battle for scraps in English football's second tier

Champ: Wolves claim vital win in relegation scrap (Mar 16, 2013 17:44 GMT)
Wolves came from behind to beat fellow strugglers Bristol City at Molineux, with Kevin Doyle's first goal in 16 appearances proving to be the difference for Dean Saunders' side.

Brighton striker Barnes banned for seven games (Mar 16, 2013 10:40 GMT)
Brighton striker Ashley Barnes will serve a seven-game ban over his trip on referee Nigel Miller during the 1-0 defeat to Bolton at the weekend.

Holloway fined £2,000 for improper conduct (Mar 15, 2013 12:38 GMT)
Crystal Palace manager Ian Holloway has accepted his Football Association charge of improper conduct.

Brighton striker Barnes charged over 'referee trip' (Mar 13, 2013 17:00 GMT)
The Football Association has charged Brighton striker Ashley Barnes over his apparent trip on referee Nigel Miller during the 1-0 defeat to Bolton at the weekend.

Champ: Cardiff rescue late point against Leicester (Mar 12, 2013 22:13 GMT)
Cardiff striker Rudy Gestede nodded home a dramatic late equaliser to earn the Championship leaders a point after a 1-1 draw against Leicester.

Zaha charged by FA for alleged obscene gesture (Mar 12, 2013 16:32 GMT)
The Football Association has charged Wilfried Zaha for improper conduct after the Crystal Palace forward made an alleged obscene gesture towards Leeds United supporters during the Championship clash on Saturday.

FA investigates Brighton striker over 'ref trip' (Mar 11, 2013 16:42 GMT)
The Football Association has begun an investigation into the incident that saw Brighton striker Ashley Barnes sent off after appearing to trip referee Nigel Miller.

Zaha sorry for middle finger gesture (Mar 11, 2013 07:33 GMT)
Manchester United-bound forward Wilfried Zaha has apologised for making an obscene gesture during Crystal Palace's meeting with Leeds United on Saturday.

Champ: Hornets miss chance to close gap (Mar 9, 2013 17:56 GMT)
Watford failed to take the opportunity to close the gap on Championship leaders Cardiff to two points as they fell to a 2-1 defeat at home to Blackpool.

West Yorkshire Police lose appeal case against Leeds United (Mar 7, 2013 16:03 GMT)
West Yorkshire Police have been forced to repay Leeds United around £1 million after it lost its appeal case regarding the costs of policing matches at Elland Road stadium.

Eriksson 'didn't deal with Leicester money' (Mar 6, 2013 09:55 GMT)
Former Leicester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has distanced himself from taking responsibility for the club's near £30 million losses.

Championship: Cardiff maintain lead at summit (Mar 5, 2013 22:37 GMT)

Wolves set for financial troubles if relegated from to League One (Mar 5, 2013 11:31 GMT)
Wolves manager Dean Saunders is battling to prevent the club from facing the prospect of major financial problems if they are relegated.

King ruled out for the season due to kneee surgery (Mar 4, 2013 12:47 GMT)
Birmingham City striker Marlon King will not play again this season after having to undergo knee surgery.

Championship: Hull cut Cardiff's lead, Brighton win (Mar 2, 2013 18:04 GMT)

Cardiff owner Tan vows not to change club's name (Mar 1, 2013 09:29 GMT)
Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan has moved to allay supporters' fears by insisting he will not change the club's name.


English League One
League One Coventry hit with ten-point deduction (Mar 28, 2013 16:34 GMT)
League One Coventry City have been deducted ten points after part of the club was put into administration last week, the Football League has confirmed.

Southend hire Phil Brown to replace Sturrock (Mar 25, 2013 20:08 GMT)
Southend have confirmed Phil Brown's appointment as manager following the sacking of Paul Sturrock on Sunday.

Coventry hearing postponed until Tuesday (Mar 22, 2013 11:54 GMT)
Troubled League One club Coventry City will continue to play at the Ricoh Arena despite the announcement that part of the club is in administration.

Stevenage sack manager Smith after dismal run (Mar 20, 2013 12:53 GMT)
Stevenage have announced the departure of manager Gary Smith.


English FA Cup
Blackburn 'devastated' after FA Cup exit (Mar 14, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Blackburn Rovers manager Michael Appleton said his players were "devastated" after falling 1-0 to Millwall in the FA Cup.

Jolly: Rovers vanquished by hungry Lions (Mar 13, 2013 22:45 GMT)
Richard Jolly was at Blackburn as a rough-and-ready Millwall battled their way to an FA Cup semi-final.

Dann braced for Millwall battle (Mar 13, 2013 10:19 GMT)
Blackburn Rovers captain Scott Dann is confident his side have what it takes to overcome Millwall in their FA Cup quarter-final replay, live on ESPN UK on Wednesday.

Ferdinand avoids FA action (Mar 12, 2013 16:27 GMT)
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand will not be punished for his trip on Chelsea's Fernando Torres during their FA Cup quarter-final draw at Old Trafford.

FA to take time over replay date decision (Mar 11, 2013 15:12 GMT)
A date for the FA Cup quarter-final replay between Manchester United and Chelsea is not expected to be announced by the Football Association until later this week.

Martinez: McManaman ready step up for Wigan (Mar 11, 2013 12:55 GMT)
Roberto Martinez has said Callum McManaman is in contention to start a Premier League game after the winger starred as Wigan reached the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time.

Moyes denies his contract saga is affecting his players (Mar 11, 2013 10:36 GMT)
David Moyes insists that the uncertainty over his long-term Everton future had no bearing on their 3-0 FA Cup quarter-final defeat at home to Wigan.

Rio may face FA action over Torres (Mar 11, 2013 08:57 GMT)
The Football Association may choose to take action on Rio Ferdinand after the Manchester United defender was involved in an incident with Chelsea striker Fernando Torres during Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final.

Fergie handshake 'snub' angers Benitez (Mar 10, 2013 20:52 GMT)
Interim Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez poured scorn on Sir Alex Ferguson's suggestion that Manchester United's tiredness accounted for Chelsea's comeback in their 2-2 FA Cup quarter-final draw at Old Trafford.

Rafa response brings Blues a replay (Mar 10, 2013 20:42 GMT)
He hasn't won over the fans but Rafa Benitez's tactical changes won Chelsea a replay with Man Utd, writes Richard Jolly.

Cup draw pairs Chelsea or United with City (Mar 10, 2013 18:54 GMT)
Manchester United or Chelsea will face Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley, with Millwall or Blackburn taking on Wigan.

Bruised Rovers claim replay from Lions' Den (Mar 10, 2013 17:49 GMT)
Miguel Delaney watched a physical FA Cup quarter-final between Millwall and Blackburn yield a replay.

Shittu confident of semi-final berth (Mar 10, 2013 16:27 GMT)
Millwall captain Danny Shittu believes his side can see off Blackburn at Ewood Park after a goalless draw in their FA Cup quarter-final.

Victor Moses wants treble over United (Mar 10, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Chelsea winger Victor Moses will be looking to complete a unique treble over Manchester United when the two sides meet in the FA Cup quarter-finals at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Mancini: No problem with ht-trick hero Tevez (Mar 9, 2013 21:34 GMT)
Roberto Mancini insisted there was no problem between him and hat-trick hero after the pair appeared to exchange words after the strike was substituted in the 5-0 victory over Barnsley.

Boot Room: Man United vs. Chelsea (Mar 9, 2013 18:36 GMT)
The Boot Room

Underdogs have their day at Goodison (Mar 9, 2013 17:10 GMT)
Richard Jolly was at Goodison Park to see Wigan reach their first FA Cup semi-final with a 203-second salvo against Everton.

Cech: Chelsea can re-launch at United (Mar 9, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech believes Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester United is the ideal opportunity for the Blues to re-launch their stuttering season.

Howard ruled out of FA Cup clash (Mar 9, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard has been ruled out of the FA Cup quarter-final clash against Wigan at Goodison Park.

Fergie refuses to kick Benitez when down (Mar 8, 2013 18:45 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has refused to put the boot into ailing Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez, with the Manchester United chief insisting it was not his style to kick a man while he was down.

Delap wants revenge on City for final woe (Mar 8, 2013 09:28 GMT)
Barnsley's on-loan Stoke midfielder Rory Delap has said he wants to beat Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-finals to erase the memory of losing the final to them with the Potters in 2010.

Luiz: Chelsea duty to win Europa Lge (Mar 7, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Chelsea defender David Luiz has sounded a rallying call to his team-mates ahead of Thursday night's Europa League game against Steaua Bucharest by insisting they have a duty to win a trophy this season.

Martinez boosted by 'strongest' squad for cup tie (Mar 7, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Roberto Martinez believes Wigan will have their strongest squad of the season available for the FA Cup quarter-final against Everton this weekend.

Rewind to 2008: Barnsley upset the odds (Mar 7, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Jon Carter rewinds to 2008 when Barnsley upset the odds and beat both Liverpool and Chelsea in the FA Cup.

Webb to take charge of United-Chelsea (Mar 6, 2013 08:40 GMT)
Howard Webb has been selected as the referee for Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford.

Scharner calls for Wigan improvement (Mar 5, 2013 16:08 GMT)
Paul Scharner has warned Wigan that they must tighten up their defence if they are to stand a chance of making FA Cup history.


England
Jolly: England slip up after second-half salvo (Mar 27, 2013 22:23 GMT)
England continued their demise on the competitive stage with a disappointing draw in Montenegro, Richard Jolly writes.

England U21 4-0 Austria U21: Young Lions cruise (Mar 26, 2013 22:08 GMT)
England Under-21s continued their record-breaking winning streak on Monday, but overcoming nine-man Austria was hardly the test Stuart Pearce would have hoped for in the last scheduled match ahead of this summer's European Championships.

Taylor confident of England's U-20 WC chances (Mar 26, 2013 07:00 GMT)
England under-20 coach Peter Taylor is confident his side can 'go a long way' in this year's World Cup after drawing Chile, Iraq and the yet unidentified African champions.

Vucinic: Montenegro will test Rooney's temper (Mar 25, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Montenegro international Mirko Vucinic believes the intense atmosphere of the Podgorica City Stadium will test Wayne Rooney's composure as the striker returns to the scene of his infamous sending off.

United's Chris Smalling eyes England WC spot (Mar 25, 2013 07:00 GMT)
England defender Chris Smalling is eyeing a coveted starting spot in the Three Lions' back four for Brazil 2014 after finally overcoming an injury plagued season.

'Mature' Rooney backed to shine for England (Mar 24, 2013 15:19 GMT)
Joleon Lescott has backed Wayne Rooney to overcome his nightmare trip to Montenegro two years ago and help England seize control of their World Cup qualifying group.

Hodgson no to Terry's England return (Mar 24, 2013 11:12 GMT)
Roy Hodgson has moved to dismiss any idea that John Terry could be given an England recall.

Steven Gerrard backs fans booing Rio Ferdinand (Mar 24, 2013 07:00 GMT)
England captain Steven Gerrard has supported the national team's travelling supporters who were heard abusing Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand in the 8-0 thrashing of San Marino.

Hart: England must perform against Montenegro (Mar 23, 2013 14:17 GMT)
Joe Hart has underlined the importance of England's World Cup qualifying game against Montenegro on Tuesday by telling his team-mates they have got to perform.

Walcott ruled out for England with groin injury (Mar 22, 2013 16:38 GMT)
Theo Walcott has been ruled out of England's World Cup qualifying double header with San Marino and Montenegro and is set to fly back to London for treatment on a groin injury.

Gerrard: I will never have Rio dilemma (Mar 22, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Steven Gerrard insists his ambition to take England to the 2014 World Cup will prevent him from putting club duties before his country like Rio Ferdinand did by stepping down this week.

United youngster Zaha singled out for praise (Mar 21, 2013 23:04 GMT)
England Under-21s coach Brian Eastick singled Wilfried Zaha out for praise after his man-of-the-match performance against Romania.

England U21 3-0 Romania U21 (Mar 21, 2013 21:28 GMT)
Wilfried Zaha's first goal for England Under-21s set Stuart Pearce's side on

Hodgson: Door open for Ferdinand (Mar 21, 2013 17:52 GMT)
England manager Roy Hodgson has not shut the door on Rio Ferdinand's international career, despite the player's withdrawal from the squad to face San Marino and Montenegro.

Rio heads to Qatar as TV pundit (Mar 21, 2013 08:02 GMT)
A report in the Daily Mail has highlighted that Rio Ferdinand, who pullled out of the England squad due to a back injury, is set to travel to Dubai in a 15-hour trip to commentate on the game for TV station Al Jazeera.

Gerrard: A generation has failed England (Mar 21, 2013 07:00 GMT)
England captain Steven Gerrard admits his generation of Three Lions players has failed their country in attempting to win silverware in a major tournament.

Richards bemoans Ferdinand's decision (Mar 20, 2013 22:55 GMT)
Premier League chairman Sir Dave Richards claims the latest development in the Rio Ferdinand saga embroiling England's preparation for the World Cup qualifiers against San Marino and Montenegro has brought "the game into a little bit of disrepute".

Paul Gascoigne blames himself for relapse (Mar 20, 2013 17:30 GMT)
Former England midfielder Paul Gascoigne has blamed boredom for the latest setback in his efforts to beat alcohol addiction.

Smalling holds out fitness hope for team-mates (Mar 20, 2013 08:02 GMT)
Manchester United defender Chris Smalling is praying that his team-mates come back from international duty unscathed so that they can continue their march towards the Premier League title.

Hodgson warns Rooney must expect provocation (Mar 17, 2013 14:21 GMT)
Roy Hodgson has told Wayne Rooney to be ready for provocation as he prepares to return to Montenegro with England for a World Cup qualifier.

Roy Hodgson: Hart will start (Mar 17, 2013 07:00 GMT)
England boss Roy Hodgson has shot down returning Ben Fosters hopes of starting for the Three Lions in the World Cup qualifiers against San Marino and Montenegro after declaring Joe Hart remains his number one goalkeeper.

Fergie: Ferdinand will join England squad (Mar 16, 2013 20:28 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed that defender Rio

Rio Ferdinand recalled to England squad (Mar 14, 2013 15:01 GMT)
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has been recalled to the England squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against San Marino and Montenegro.