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English National Team
Benitez quiet on Terry's England return (Apr 29, 2013 09:51 GMT)
Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez has refused to comment on the possibility of his captain John Terry making a return to the England team.

Chelsea skipper Terry linked with England return (Apr 27, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea captain John Terry believes he is still one of the world's leading defenders and, according to widespread reports in the English press, is considering a return to international football.

Gerrard to miss England friendlies (Apr 24, 2013 07:00 GMT)
England captain Steven Gerrard is expected to undergo a shoulder operation this summer that will see him sidelined for high-profile international friendlies against Ireland and Brazil.

Barton & Beckham: England's green and pleasant men (Apr 20, 2013 08:57 GMT)
Alex Netherton examines two very different Englishmen playing in France, angry Joey Barton and amiable David Beckham.

Lampard calls for long-term manager (Apr 20, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has urged the club to give their next permanent manager time to bring some stability to the club and suggested that Jose Mourinho has "fantastic credentials" to make a return to Stamford Bridge.

Terry snubs FA chief Bernstein's handshake (Apr 19, 2013 20:03 GMT)
John Terry demonstrated his continued antipathy towards the Football Association by rejecting the handshake of its chairman David Berstein at a Champions League trophy handover event in Friday.

Allardyce: England boss scared to recall Carroll (Apr 19, 2013 08:29 GMT)
England coach Roy Hodgson is "scared" to recall striker Andy Carroll because of the reaction that decision might get, West Ham boss Sam Allardyce has claimed.

England enamoured with manager role (Apr 17, 2013 07:16 GMT)
Richard Jolly explores why managerial masterminds are so revered in English football.

Paul Gascoigne thanks England stars for help (Apr 12, 2013 09:44 GMT)
Paul Gascoigne has named three England internationals who contributed money towards his rehabilitation from alcoholism - but admitted he could drink again in the future.

Hodgson slams international mentality (Apr 12, 2013 07:00 GMT)
England manager Roy Hodgson has admitted to his frustration at the way in which some clubs are dealing with international breaks.

Ox, Wilshere, Jones won't play at Under-21 Euros (Apr 11, 2013 17:34 GMT)
Roy Hodgson has said that Jack Wilshere, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Phil Jones will not be included in the England Under-21 squad for this summer's European Championship in Israel.

Gary Neville: I've turned down management offers (Apr 11, 2013 14:37 GMT)
England coach Gary Neville has revealed he has rejected several managerial jobs since he retired from playing.

Croatia go fourth in FIFA ranking, Spain stay top (Apr 11, 2013 09:56 GMT)
Croatia moved into fourth place in the latest FIFA World Ranking as Spain led an unchanged top three ahead of Germany and Argentina.

Jordan Henderson not worried about burnout (Apr 9, 2013 10:17 GMT)
Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson insists he will avoid burnout despite facing an international tournament for the third successive summer.

FA finds no evidence of racist chanting (Apr 8, 2013 15:12 GMT)
The Football Association are to tell FIFA that it has found no evidence of alleged racist chanting by England supporters towards Rio and Anton Ferdinand during their World Cup qualifier at San Mario last month.

Harry: Spurs contract cost me England job (Apr 4, 2013 13:42 GMT)
Harry Redknapp has said he would turn down any future chance to manage England, and blamed a contractual clause at Tottenham Hotspur for not getting the job in 2012.

Beckham not giving up on England (Apr 2, 2013 11:39 GMT)
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder David Beckham has not given up hope of earning a recall to the England squad.


English Premier League
Lambert hails 'world-class' Benteke (Apr 30, 2013 22:56 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert described Christian Benteke as "world-class" after the striker's hat-trick opened the door to Premier League safety by inspiring the 6-1 home victory over basement rivals Sunderland on Monday.

Jose Mourinho hints at Chelsea return (Apr 30, 2013 21:42 GMT)
Jose Mourinho has given the clearest hint yet that he could return to Chelsea this summer following Real Madrid's exit from the Champions League.

Peace: West Brom dreading introduction of FFP (Apr 30, 2013 19:56 GMT)
West Brom coach Steve Clarke has been warned new Financial Fair Play regulations could damage his ambitious plans to take the club into Europe next season.

Gary Cahill predicting strong finish from Chelsea (Apr 30, 2013 16:08 GMT)
Gary Cahill is confident Chelsea have what it takes to finish in the top four this season ahead of a difficult run of fixtures.

Pardew: Newcastle must stick together (Apr 30, 2013 14:31 GMT)
A defiant Alan Pardew has insisted he is still the right man for Newcastle United.

Best yet to come from Rooney, Ferguson says (Apr 30, 2013 14:11 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has insisted that Wayne Rooney is hitting his peak as he hinted that the 27-year-old will play a major part for Manchester United over the next few years.

Coates wants inquest into Stoke struggles (Apr 30, 2013 11:56 GMT)
Stoke City chairman Peter Coates wants the club to learn from their brush with relegation this season as the future of Tony Pulis remains under the microscope.

Malaga hope for Pellegrini stay amid Man City links (Apr 30, 2013 11:25 GMT)
Manuel Pellegrini is happy at Malaga, the club's director general Vicente Casado has claimed, after reports in Spain said the coach's agent met Manchester City sporting director Txiki Begiristain in Madrid on Monday.

Lucas: Liverpool players fully behind Luis Suarez (Apr 30, 2013 11:20 GMT)
Lucas Leiva insists that his close friend Luis Suarez will come back from his ten-match ban as a better person - and hopes the striker will stay at Liverpool beyond the summer.

Carragher to become TV pundit (Apr 30, 2013 10:26 GMT)
Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has confirmed he will retire at the end of the season to become a TV pundit - ending manager Brendan Rodgers' hopes of persuading him to play on.

Prem stars wary of coming out - Amaechi (Apr 30, 2013 10:04 GMT)
Biting an opponent would be seen as "better" than coming out as gay in the Premier League, former NBA star John Amaechi has said in an interview with the Associated Press.

Di Canio upbeat over Sessegnon appeal (Apr 30, 2013 08:40 GMT)
Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio is hopeful Stephane Sessegnon's red card will be overturned on appeal.

Rodwell set to return for City run-in (Apr 30, 2013 07:32 GMT)
Jack Rodwell moved a step closer to making his Manchester City comeback by scoring a hat-trick for their Elite Development Squad on Monday night, increasing his chances of being involved in the club's league run-in and the FA Cup final.

Ferguson can't split United's fab four (Apr 30, 2013 07:23 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson believes there are four main candidates to be named Manchester United's player of the year.

Chelsea's Lampard: Tottenham game decisive (Apr 30, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard feels that his side's meeting with Tottenham Hotspur on May 8 will prove pivotal in deciding who will clinch Champions League qualification.

Fernandes slams QPR attitude (Apr 30, 2013 07:00 GMT)
QPR chairman Tony Fernandes has claimed the attitude of the club's players was responsible for their Premier League relegation this season, suggesting some members of the squad didn't live up to their exuberant wage.

Bale plays down Messi, Ronaldo comparison (Apr 30, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham winger Gareth Bale insists he has a long way to go before he can be compared to Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo.

Arteta: Top four not enough for Arsenal (Apr 30, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta has insisted a top four finish is not enough for the club after another season of frustration in the hunt for a trophy.

Brassell: Villa find their inner Di Canio (Apr 29, 2013 22:44 GMT)
Andy Brassell was at Aston Villa as Paul Lambert's side secured a huge win over Paolo Di Canio's Sunderland.

Suarez named in PFA Team of the Year (Apr 29, 2013 21:54 GMT)
Liverpool's Luis Suarez has been named in the Professional Footballers' Association Team of the Year, despite a season marred by controversy.

Vlaar insists Aston Villa are not not safe yet (Apr 29, 2013 21:23 GMT)
Ron Vlaar has followed up his stunning first goal for Aston Villa by warning that the club have to stay on the boil for their three remaining games.

Reading obss sets sights on promotion (Apr 29, 2013 19:45 GMT)
Reading owner Anton Zingarevich has said the club is financially sound despite relegation and vowed to give new manager Nigel Adkins the funds he needs to bolster the squad as they seek to return to the top flight at the first attempt.

QPR confirm Redknapp will stay on next season (Apr 29, 2013 16:48 GMT)
Queens Park Rangers owner Tony Fernandes has confirmed that Harry Redknapp will be in charge of the club next season.

Samba: I wasn't well prepared (Apr 29, 2013 16:32 GMT)
Queens Park Rangers defender Chris Samba has told Sky Sports News he was not "well prepared" for his return to the Premier League.

Ameobi: Newcastle not too good to go down (Apr 29, 2013 15:54 GMT)
Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi said the club's season had reached a new low after the 6-0 home humiliation by Liverpool on Saturday.

Evra disappointed by Arsenal's booing of RVP (Apr 29, 2013 15:18 GMT)
Manchester United defender Patrice Evra says he cannot understand why Arsenal fans booed Robin van Persie on Sunday.

Premier Showdown - Apr 27-29 (Apr 29, 2013 14:38 GMT)
Take on Dale Johnson and Tommy Smyth in our predictions game.

QPR fans call for reduction in ticket prices (Apr 29, 2013 14:33 GMT)
Queens Park Rangers are under pressure from a supporters' group to reduce the price of season tickets following the club's relegation from the Premier League.

Moyes backs Jelavic to find goalscoring touch (Apr 29, 2013 14:06 GMT)
David Moyes is hoping that a summer break will help Everton striker Nikica Jelavic rediscover his goal touch for next season.

Rodgers warns against hyping Coutinho (Apr 29, 2013 13:12 GMT)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has warned against putting too much expectation on Philippe Coutinho.

Tony Pulis keen to stay on as Stoke manager (Apr 29, 2013 13:00 GMT)
Tony Pulis will inform chairman Peter Coates he remains ambitious to be Stoke City manager for a sixth season in the Premier League.

Szczesny backing Arsenal for top-four finish (Apr 29, 2013 12:28 GMT)
Wojciech Szczesny believes Arsenal are in line to finish third in the Premier League if they can claim victory in their final three games of the season.

McManaman grateful for Martinez support (Apr 29, 2013 12:02 GMT)
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Di Canio: I feared the sack (Apr 29, 2013 11:33 GMT)
Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio says he feared the sack following the political storm that surrounded his arrival at the Stadium of Light.

Lampard delighted to score in front of Tambling (Apr 29, 2013 11:20 GMT)
Frank Lampard has spoken of his pride after firing his 201st Chelsea goal in front of the legend whose goalscoring record he is so close to eclipsing.

Borini looks to fill Suarez void for Liverpool (Apr 29, 2013 11:15 GMT)
Fabio Borini has vowed to put his injury troubles behind him and play a key role for Liverpool in the absence of Luis Suarez.

Baines happy to avoid Suarez showdown in derby (Apr 29, 2013 10:00 GMT)
Leighton Baines admits he is glad Everton will not have to face Luis Suarez in Sunday's Merseyside derby at Anfield.

United squad players to get medals (Apr 29, 2013 09:31 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that Alexander Buttner and Darren Fletcher will receive a medal for helping Manchester United regain the title, even though they have only made three Premier League appearances each.

Wenger denies PSG speculation (Apr 29, 2013 09:20 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has closed the door on a summer departure for Paris Saint-Germain by insisting he will see out his contract at Arsenal.

Villas-Boas: Bale is similar to Ronaldo (Apr 29, 2013 08:36 GMT)
Andre Villas-Boas has likened PFA Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year Gareth Bale to Cristiano Ronaldo.

Liverpool 'eye new sponsors' (Apr 29, 2013 07:34 GMT)
Liverpool could be set for a new multi-million pound sponsorship deal with Qatari telecom company Ooredoo, which could result in Anfield being renamed.

Wenger 'convinced' of top four finish (Apr 29, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has denied Arsenal let their Champions League hopes fade after being held to a 1-1 draw by Manchester United on Sunday.

Parker denies wilting under pressure (Apr 29, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham midfielder Scott Parker has insisted his side are not cracking under the pressure of a push for a Champions League place for a second successive season.

Pardew feels heat over Newcastle axe (Apr 29, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle United defender Steven Taylor has likened Saturday's 6-0 loss to Liverpool to a death in the family.

Zaha named Championship Player of the Year (Apr 29, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Crystal Palace striker Wilfried Zaha has been named the Championship Player of the Year by the Professional Footballers Association, edging Blackpool's Tom Ince to the award.

Bale credits team-mates for PFA awards (Apr 29, 2013 00:54 GMT)
Tottenham winger Gareth Bale has thanked his team-mates and manager Andre Villas-Boas after being named the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year award and Young Player of the Year for the 2012-13 season on Sunday.

Bale scoops 2nd PFA top-player award (Apr 28, 2013 22:00 GMT)
Tottenham winger Gareth Bale was named the Professional Footballers' Association player of the year on Sunday after scoring 19 league goals for Spurs in the current campaign.

Bale scoops PFA awards double (Apr 28, 2013 21:42 GMT)
Tottenham winger Gareth Bale has won the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year award and also been named Young Player of the Year for the 2012-13 season.

Team of the Week (Apr 28, 2013 20:38 GMT)
Liverpool's six-shooters have Coutinho and Sturridge in our Team of the Week, but who else makes the cut?

Managers heap praise on Lampard (Apr 28, 2013 19:48 GMT)
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard received the plaudits from both Rafa Benitez and Michael Laudrup after coming off the bench to score and edge closer to the Blues' all-time goalscoring record.

Ferguson: Arsenal aggression surprised us (Apr 28, 2013 18:42 GMT)
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson said his side had been surprised by the pace and aggression of Arsenal's start in the 1-1 draw at the Emirates.

RVP the villain frustrates old employers (Apr 28, 2013 18:42 GMT)
John Brewin watched as Robin van Persie was turned into a pantomime villain by the Arsenal fans who once adored him.

Returning RVP helps United tie Arsenal (Apr 28, 2013 17:21 GMT)
Robin van Persie marked his return to Arsenal by scoring a penalty to rescure a draw for Manchester United at the Emirates on Sunday.

Lampard stars as Blues boost CL bid (Apr 28, 2013 17:08 GMT)
Frank Lampard scored his 201st Chelsea goal as the Blues moved closer to a return to the Champions League with a 2-0 win over Swansea at Stamford Bridge.

Prem: RVP denies Arsenal, duo down (Apr 28, 2013 17:01 GMT)
Robin van Persie scored on his return to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday as Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw against champions Manchester United, hours after both Reading and QPR were relegated from the Premier League.

QPR and Reading relegated from EPL (Apr 28, 2013 16:04 GMT)
Reading and QPR have both been relegated from the Barclays Premier League after they drew 0-0 at the Madejski Stadium.

Barton slams relegated QPR (Apr 28, 2013 15:22 GMT)
On-loan Marseille midfielder Joey Barton has launched a scathing atttack on parent club QPR following their relegation to the Championship on Sunday.

Newcastle's Taylor 'sick' after drubbing (Apr 28, 2013 12:31 GMT)
Newcastle United defender Steven Taylor has likened Saturday's 6-0 loss to Liverpool to a death in the family.

Van Persie unfazed by competition for places (Apr 28, 2013 10:16 GMT)
Robin van Persie has declared himself unworried by the prospect of Manchester United signing a world-class forward who would challenge him for his place and said he would welcome it.

Platt eases fears over Hart's back injury (Apr 28, 2013 09:58 GMT)
Manchester City assistant manager David Platt has played down fears Joe Hart will be sidelined by a back problem.

Paul Lambert tips Martin O'Neill to bounce back (Apr 28, 2013 09:00 GMT)
Paul Lambert is convinced that Martin O'Neill has another high-profile return to the game left in him despite his sacking by Monday's Villa Park visitors Sunderland.

Redknapp reveals QPR dressing room rifts (Apr 28, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp has revealed his dressing room has been split by rifts over wages in recent months, with the high earners at the club unsettling those on more modest pay packets.

Wenger: Arsenal will rival Man Utd soon (Apr 28, 2013 00:17 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has vowed Arsenal will be a threat to Manchester United in the near future ahead of Sunday's clash with the newly crowned Premier League champions at Emirates Stadium.

Heneage: Coutinho pulls strings to torment Newcastle (Apr 27, 2013 21:24 GMT)
Kristan Heneage watched Coutinho pull the strings as a clinical Liverpool tormented struggling Newcastle.

Rodgers: Suarez row behind Liverpool now (Apr 27, 2013 19:46 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers said Liverpool's resounding 6-0 win at Newcastle was the perfect way to end a week that was dominated by the 10-match ban meted out to striker Luis Suarez.

Liverpool embarrasses Newcastle 6-0 (Apr 27, 2013 18:44 GMT)
Liverpool showed it has plenty of attacking options even without Luis Suarez by routing Newcastle 6-0 in the Premier League on Saturday as the striker started a 10-match ban for biting an opponent.

EPL: Everton stays in hunt; Stoke nearly safe (Apr 27, 2013 16:33 GMT)
Everton moved within three points of a Europa League qualification spot after beating Fulham 1-0 in the Premier League on Saturday.

Wigan own goal helps Spurs draw (Apr 27, 2013 16:12 GMT)
Emmerson Boyce's last minute own-goal saw Tottenham claim a late 2-2 draw against Barclays Premier League strugglers Wigan to keep their Champions League qualification hopes alive.

Prem: Reds rout Toon, Spurs salavage draw (Apr 27, 2013 16:01 GMT)
A late own goal from Emmerson Boyce prevented Wigan from defeating Tottenham and climbing out of the relegation zone on Saturday, as Manchester City comfortably defeated West Ham to move closer to clinching second in the Premier League.

City not pouting in win over West Ham (Apr 27, 2013 14:11 GMT)
Sergio Aguero and Yaya Toure lifted the post-title gloom for Manchester City with a couple of outstanding goals to defeat West Ham.

MatchDay LIVE - Goals, updates and chat (Apr 27, 2013 12:32 GMT)
MatchDay LIVE - April 27

Clarke: Give England youngsters a chance (Apr 27, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Steve Clarke believes Gareth McAuley could all but clean up on West Bromwich Albion's Player of the Year awards - and hopes the recognition will cement the bond between player and club into a third season.

Moyes: Premier League tougher than ever (Apr 27, 2013 07:00 GMT)
David Moyes has declared that the Premier League is getting tougher after admitting that Everton's highest points total for 25 years would be unlikely to earn them a Champions League spot.

AVB confident UCL will ensure Bale stay (Apr 27, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas says he is concentrating on finally staying at a club for more than one season rather than on any attention from abroad.

Wenger backs Carrick, not RVP, for PFA award (Apr 27, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has nominated one of Manchester United's champions as a worthy winner of the PFA Footballer of the Year award - but it is not former Gunners captain Robin van Persie who has earned his endorsement.

City boss Mancini defends embattled Suarez (Apr 27, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Roberto Mancini has come to the defence of under-fire Luis Suarez by saying that the Liverpool striker still deserves to be named Footballer of the Year and asking his critics: "Do you want to kill him?"

Man United may spend big next summer (Apr 27, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson says Manchester United may spend big in the summer in order to strengthen their squad in the right areas.

Luiz sets sights on Europa League final (Apr 26, 2013 22:24 GMT)
Fernando Torres has said his troubles at Chelsea have been partly down to the tactical make-up of the side.

Roger Bennett: How does the Prem compare to Europe? (Apr 26, 2013 20:45 GMT)
Is the English Premier League really the "best" in the world? Roger Bennett explores the stats and finds an entirely different truth.

Di Canio concerned about effect of Twitter (Apr 26, 2013 20:01 GMT)
Paolo Di Canio has spoken of his intention to apply a new social media policy at Sunderland in a bid to quell any potential problems involving his players.

UEFA witholds £1.1m payment from English FA (Apr 26, 2013 18:01 GMT)
Around £1.1 million in solidarity payments have been held back from the English Football Association for playing domestic football matches at the same time as European games.

FA publishes reasons for severity of Suarez ban (Apr 26, 2013 15:47 GMT)
The Football Association's Independent Regulatory Commission believed that Luis Suarez had not "fully appreciated the gravity and seriousness of this truly exceptional incident'', and that was a contributing factor for his 10-game ban for biting Chel

Ben Arfa could make Newcastle return (Apr 26, 2013 15:37 GMT)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has said Hatem Ben Arfa is pushing for a starting place against Liverpool on Saturday.

Ferguson is an inspiration, Moyes says (Apr 26, 2013 15:28 GMT)
Everton manager David Moyes believes that Sir Alex Ferguson is an inspiration to any manager looking to have a long career.

Sorry Suarez accepts ten-match FA ban (Apr 26, 2013 14:41 GMT)
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has issued a statement after opting to accept his 10-match ban for biting the arm of Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic.

Pulis planning transfers and pre-season tour (Apr 26, 2013 13:47 GMT)
Tony Pulis' determination to start next season as Stoke City manager has been underlined by his involvement in planning the club's pre-season preparations in America.

Enrique: Sidelined Skrtel has Liverpool future (Apr 26, 2013 13:08 GMT)
Liverpool's Jose Enrique has backed Martin Skrtel to emerge stronger from his spell on the sidelines and return a better player next season.

Redknapp has no regrets over QPR job (Apr 26, 2013 13:07 GMT)
Harry Redknapp says he still believes he made the right decision in taking the Queens Park Rangers job and put the club's impending relegation down to mere misfortune - especially up front.

Lambert trying to shield players from stress (Apr 26, 2013 13:06 GMT)
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert has said he is trying to protect his players from the survival hype surrounding Monday's crucial meeting with Sunderland at Villa Park.

Suarez accepts 10-match ban (Apr 26, 2013 12:50 GMT)
The England Football Association said Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has not appealed his 10-match ban.

No Suarez ban appeal (Apr 26, 2013 12:38 GMT)
Liverpool have decided against appealing the ten-match ban handed to striker Luis Suarez by the Football Association for biting Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic.

Ferguson: Van Persie can handle hostile reception (Apr 26, 2013 12:35 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson believes Robin van Persie will not be intimidated if he gets a hostile reception when he makes his first return to Arsenal on Sunday.

Ferguson to name 'strong side' at Arsenal (Apr 26, 2013 12:32 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has reassured Chelsea and Tottenham that he plans to pick a "strong side" at Arsenal on Sunday.

United fans plan Old Trafford safeguard (Apr 26, 2013 11:58 GMT)
The Manchester United Supporters' Trust are trying to get Old Trafford listed as a "community asset"  reducing the chance it could not be sold or that Manchester United will move to a new ground.

Fergie: Cantona ban worse than Suarez (Apr 26, 2013 11:43 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson says he empathises with Liverpool over the lengthy ban handed to Luis Suarez, but believes the Uruguayan's ten-match suspension is nothing compared to the nine months Eric Cantona was kept out for following his kung-fu kick on a Cry

Fry appointed new Premier League chairman (Apr 26, 2013 11:37 GMT)
Anthony Fry has been confirmed as the Premier League's new chairman, replacing Sir Dave Richards who will stand down in July.

Mancini says thanks to departing Kolo Toure (Apr 26, 2013 11:16 GMT)
Roberto Mancini has thanked Kolo Toure for his service to Manchester City and wished him well for the future after the defender confirmed that he will be leaving the Etihad Stadium in the summer.

British PM: Suarez set 'appalling' example (Apr 26, 2013 11:01 GMT)
British Prime Minister David Cameron says Luis Suarez has set an "appalling" example to youngsters by biting an opponent and has welcomed the tough sanction on the Liverpool striker.

Wenger confirms guard of honour (Apr 26, 2013 10:50 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed that his players will afford newly crowned Premier League champions Manchester United a guard of honour when they take to the field at Emirates Stadium on Sunday.

Silva set to return (Apr 26, 2013 10:44 GMT)
David Silva is set to return to the Manchester City team for the first time since their derby win at Old Trafford when they host West Ham on Saturday.

Wenger: Arsenal have moved on from Van Persie (Apr 26, 2013 10:30 GMT)
Arsene Wenger believes his side have filled the void left by the departed Robin van Persie, but put Arsenal's stuttering start to the season down to the £24 million summer sale of the striker to Manchester United.

Prime minister Cameron explains Suarez remarks (Apr 26, 2013 09:46 GMT)
Prime minister David Cameron has defended his criticism of Liverpool striker Luis Suarez by saying the Uruguayan had set "the most appalling example" to youngsters when he bit Branislav Ivanovic.

Clichy: United have been more consistent than City (Apr 26, 2013 08:59 GMT)
Manchester City defender Gael Clichy has said his side's lack of consistency cost them the chance to retain the Premier League title this season.

Moyes wants Fellaini to stay (Apr 26, 2013 08:29 GMT)
Everton manager David Moyes has hailed midfielder Marouane Fellaini as "a big part of our squad" and said he wants him to stay at Goodison Park next season.

Uruguay want Suarez released early (Apr 26, 2013 07:40 GMT)
Uruguay are hopeful that Liverpool will release Luis Suarez before the end of the Premier League season so they can manage the striker's match fitness ahead of this summer's Confederations Cup.

Rodgers: I'd understand if Suarez quit (Apr 26, 2013 07:19 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers has claimed he would understand if Luis Suarez decided to quit Liverpool and English football this summer after being given a ten-game ban for biting Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic.

Rodgers: Gerrard may not need surgery (Apr 26, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has played down concerns over Steven Gerrard's shoulder injury, denying the Reds captain requires immediate surgery in the summer.

Allardyce reveals Lewandowski regret (Apr 26, 2013 07:00 GMT)
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce has revealed one of the biggest regrets of his time in charge of Blackburn was Rovers missing the chance to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski in 2010.

Wenger backs Mourinho to join Chelsea (Apr 26, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger fears Chelsea are ready to spend their way back into the big time, as he suspects the Stamford Bridge club have big plans ahead of next season.

Premier League Spotlight: Arsenal 'welcome back' Van Persie (Apr 26, 2013 07:00 GMT)
In this week's Premier League Spotlight, James Dall weighs up Arsenal's striking options as Robin van Persie makes his return to the Emirates.

Villas-Boas plays down Real Madrid link (Apr 25, 2013 21:36 GMT)
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas says he is concentrating on finally staying at a club for more than one season rather than on any attention from abroad.

Wenger laments failed Giroud appeal (Apr 25, 2013 21:35 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has expressed his disappointment after his appeal against the suspension handed to striker Olivier Giroud following his red card at Fulham last Saturday was rejected.

Sunderland not safe yet, Lambert warns Di Canio (Apr 25, 2013 17:26 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has warned Paolo Di Canio that Sunderland remain in the thick of the relegation struggle - despite the Italian's impact since taking charge at the Stadium of Light.

Pulis denies reports he is set to leave Stoke (Apr 25, 2013 16:49 GMT)
Tony Pulis has dismissed reports he could walk away as manager of Stoke City once he has guaranteed the club's safety in the Premier League.

Pochettino eyes Champions League with Southampton (Apr 25, 2013 16:40 GMT)
Mauricio Pochettino has talked up Southampton's progress under him by claiming he would like to aim for Champions League football next season.

Taylor backs Pardew to lead Newcastle to success (Apr 25, 2013 16:05 GMT)
Steven Taylor says he has complete faith that Newcastle manager Alan Pardew can stave off the threat of relegation this season and lead the club towards a brighter future.

Clarke tips McAuley for season prizes (Apr 25, 2013 15:28 GMT)
Steve Clarke believes Gareth McAuley could all but clean up on West Bromwich Albion's Player of the Year awards - and hopes the recognition will cement the bond between player and club into a third season.

Monreal: We can't focus on Robin Van Persie (Apr 25, 2013 14:52 GMT)
Nacho Monreal says Arsenal must not let the return of Robin van Persie to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday distact them from doing their jobs properly when they take on Manchester United.

AVB: United won't coast against Arsenal (Apr 25, 2013 14:44 GMT)
Andre Villas-Boas has said he does not expect Manchester United to slacken off at Arsenal on Sunday, despite wrapping up the Premier League title on Monday.

Villas-Boas: Suarez bite was 'shocking' (Apr 25, 2013 14:44 GMT)
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has said he found Luis Suarez's bite on Branislav Ivanovic in Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Chelsea at Anfield "shocking".

Nicol criticizes Rodgers for defending Suarez (Apr 25, 2013 14:40 GMT)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers said Thursday the severity of Luis Suarez's 10-match ban has left them "bitterly disappointed."

Rodgers hits out over Suarez ban (Apr 25, 2013 14:17 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers claims that Luis Suarez has been victimised after the Liverpool striker received a 10-match ban for biting Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic.

Ask Norman: Torres v the rest and Barca hat-tricks (Apr 25, 2013 12:56 GMT)
Norman Hubbard answers your questions on how Fernando Torres' goalscoring record stands up to examination.

Milner: Substitution saved my season (Apr 25, 2013 12:45 GMT)
James Milner is confident he will be fit to face West Ham on Saturday after limping off in Manchester City's defeat to Tottenham on Sunday.

Reina says Suarez ban 'absurd and unfair' (Apr 25, 2013 12:29 GMT)
Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina has leapt to the defence of Luis Suarez, describing the striker's ten-game suspension as "absurd, out of proportion and unfair".

Lukaku grateful to West Brom (Apr 25, 2013 10:54 GMT)
Romelu Lukaku believes he may not have been on the shortlist for the PFA's Young Player of the Year award without Steve Clarke and his West Bromwich Albion backroom staff.

Pulis ignoring speculation about his future (Apr 25, 2013 10:38 GMT)
Tony Pulis is still feeling the pressure at Stoke City - but his players have rediscovered their own self-belief in time to spare his Premier League embarrassment.

Challenge 'increased Suarez ban' (Apr 25, 2013 08:19 GMT)
Luis Suarez received a 10-game suspension for biting Branislav Ivanovic because Liverpool challenged the football authorities over the length of the ban, former Football Association compliance officer Graham Bean has said.

Kagawa unhappy with form (Apr 25, 2013 07:53 GMT)
Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa says he is dissatisfied with his first season in English football, despite lifting the Premier League title.

PFA chief backs ten match ban for Suarez (Apr 25, 2013 07:00 GMT)
The Professional Footballers' Association chief executive, Gordon Taylor has supported the FA's decision to ban Luis Suarez for ten matches following the Liverpool striker's bite on Branislav Ivanovic.

United's Zaha admits to being Arsenal fan (Apr 25, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Wilfried Zaha admits he is an Arsenal supporter, but could not refuse the opportunity to join Manchester United next season when Sir Alex Ferguson approached him.

Torres unfazed by Falcao rumours (Apr 25, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres has claimed he would welcome the arrival of a big name striker at Stamford Bridge this summer.

Benitez: Top four is our priority (Apr 25, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Interim Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez has reminded his players of the importance of securing a top-four finish this season on the eve of Thursday night's Europa League semi-final against FC Basel.

Dempsey confident of Spurs top-four finish (Apr 25, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham midfielder Clint Dempsey believes his side are back on track to secure a top four finish after their victory against Manchester City last Sunday.

United Supporters Trust reject Glazer claim (Apr 25, 2013 07:00 GMT)
The Manchester United Supporters Trust has hit back at the Premier League champions' chief executive David Gill for suggesting there were only "a small number of dissenters" against the ownership of the Glazers.

Sir John Madejski: QPR have gone for a quick-fix (Apr 24, 2013 18:04 GMT)
Reading chairman John Madejski has stoked the fires ahead of Sunday's game with QPR by claiming Rangers have "gone for a quick fix".

Jonny Evans: United youth ensures a bright future (Apr 24, 2013 17:18 GMT)
Jonny Evans has predicted a bright future for Manchester United because of the young team Sir Alex Ferguson has put in place.

Miyaichi: Wigan loan spell helped me mature (Apr 24, 2013 16:48 GMT)
Arsenal midfielder Ryo Miyaichi has insisted his loan spell at Wigan has 'helped him grow up as a person', even though he only managed to make four substitute appearances for the Latics in the Premier League during his aborted season-long loan spell.

Perch: No confidence crisis at Newcastle (Apr 24, 2013 15:58 GMT)
James Perch says there are no confidence issues at Newcastle, despite a failure to build on the success of last season.

Lennon closing on Tottenham comeback (Apr 24, 2013 14:29 GMT)
Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon is being primed for the club's run-in and could return to Andre Villas-Boas' starting line-up to face Wigan this weekend.

FA hands Reds' Suarez tough 10-match ban (Apr 24, 2013 14:11 GMT)
The England Football Association issued Liverpool forward Luis Suarez a 10-match ban for biting Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic during a Premier League match on Sunday.

Suarez banned for ten games for biting Ivanovic (Apr 24, 2013 14:05 GMT)
Liverpool forward Luis Suarez has been suspended for ten games by the Football Association after being found guilty of violent conduct for his bite on Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic.

Graham confident of covering Fletcher (Apr 24, 2013 14:04 GMT)
Sunderland striker Danny Graham is aiming to make the most of the opportunity provided to him by the absence of top scorer Steven Fletcher.

Torres on tactical struggles (Apr 24, 2013 12:03 GMT)
Fernando Torres has said his troubles at Chelsea have been partly down to the tactical make-up of the side.

Villa captain Vlaar takes positives from defeat (Apr 24, 2013 11:43 GMT)
Ron Vlaar believes the mental strength shown by Aston Villa in the second half of the 3-0 defeat at Manchester United has improved the club's chances of avoiding relegation.

Pulis pessimistic over Wilson and Etherington (Apr 24, 2013 11:12 GMT)
Stoke City manager Tony Pulis fears he will be without Marc Wilson and Matthew Etherington for the remainder of his side's battle to remain in the Premier League.

Norwich's Bennett charged over tweets (Apr 24, 2013 10:24 GMT)
Norwich City defender Ryan Bennett has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association over comments he made on Twitter.

United confirm open-top bus parade in Manchester (Apr 24, 2013 08:44 GMT)
Manchester United will celebrate their 20th league title triumph with an open-top bus parade through the city on May 13, the club have confirmed.

Chelsea seek Mutu compensation from Juventus (Apr 24, 2013 07:36 GMT)
Chelsea are taking Juventus in front of a FIFA panel this week as part of their bid to claim millions of pounds in compensation for former Blues striker Adrian Mutu.

Carragher: Suarez deserves another chance (Apr 24, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Jamie Carragher denies Liverpool must release Luis Suarez to save the club's reputation, insisting the Uruguayan is not the only Reds player to have been caught up in controversy.

Rio has dig at rivals after title win (Apr 24, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has taken a swipe the club's Premier League rivals after the Red Devils captured their 20th league title.

PFA refuse Suarez Player of the Year snub (Apr 24, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Professional Footballers' Assocation chairman Clarke Carlisle has denied the union will remove Luis Suarez from the shortlist for the Premier League Player of the Year award following his recent indiscretion.

Fergie: RVP impact greater than Cantona (Apr 23, 2013 22:53 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson believes no player has ever made as great a mark on his title-winning teams as Robin van Persie has done this season.

Fergie: Consistency City's downfall this season (Apr 23, 2013 22:51 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson told Roberto Mancini that Manchester United were a superior side to Manchester City because they excel at beating the rest.

RVP already thinking of further United glory (Apr 23, 2013 22:29 GMT)
Robin van Persie said Manchester United have set their sights on becoming champions every year after clinching their 20th title.

Carrick: Last season's pain fuelled title charge (Apr 23, 2013 22:29 GMT)
Michael Carrick has revealed that Manchester United were fuelled by their disappointment at losing the league on the final day of last season when they regained the title this season and believes they showed "incredible character" to respond in such

Giggs hails 'unbelievable' Fergie (Apr 23, 2013 22:17 GMT)
Ryan Giggs believes Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is on his way to building yet another team of serial winners after the iconic Old Trafford boss snared his 13th Premier League title on Monday night.

Norwich to investigate Ryan Bennett tweets (Apr 23, 2013 21:15 GMT)
Norwich have confirmed they have opened a disciplinary investigation into defender Ryan Bennett's use of social networking website Twitter.

Taylor enlisted psychologist over injury (Apr 23, 2013 19:35 GMT)
Swansea defender Neil Taylor enlisted the help of a psychologist to help him overcome his horrific ankle injury.

Reds' Suarez accepts violent conduct charge (Apr 23, 2013 18:14 GMT)
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has accepted a violent conduct charge from the English Football Association after he bit an opponent.

Suarez accepts FA violent conduct charge (Apr 23, 2013 18:01 GMT)
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has accepted a charge of violent conduct from the Football Association following his bite on Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic on Sunday.

Former Suarez team-mate defends Liverpool striker (Apr 23, 2013 17:31 GMT)
Former Newcastle attacker Albert Luque has defended Luis Suarez after the Liverpool striker bit Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic during the 2-2 Premier League draw on Sunday.

Evra mocks Suarez; pretends to bite fake arm (Apr 23, 2013 16:54 GMT)
Patrice Evra may have reopened his feud with Luis Suarez by pretending to bite into a fake dismembered arm during Manchester United's title-winning celebrations.

Gill: There will always be Glazer dissenters at United (Apr 23, 2013 15:09 GMT)
Manchester United's feat in winning the Premier League title back from Manchester City has quelled the anti-Glazer feeling at Old Trafford, according to the club's chief executive David Gill.

FA turns down Giroud's red card appeal (Apr 23, 2013 15:08 GMT)
Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud has had his claim for wrongful dismissal rejected by the Football Association.

Liverpool confirm Gerrard testimonial (Apr 23, 2013 14:57 GMT)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will have a testimonial against Olympiakos in August, his club have announced.

Taylor upbeat over Toon survival (Apr 23, 2013 14:27 GMT)
Steven Taylor has said he is confident that Newcastle can secure their Premier League status soon.

Tyson on Suarez: 'He bit someone, it happens' (Apr 23, 2013 13:10 GMT)
Mike Tyson believes Liverpool striker Luis Suarez will make up with Branislav Ivanovic -- just as the former world boxing champion did with Evander Holyfield.

United: Ferguson hails Van Persie's efforts (Apr 23, 2013 12:47 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson said Manchester United's 20th league title triumph has given him fresh impetus to carry on and hailed Robin van Persie's effort.

Mike Tyson backs Luis Suarez over bite (Apr 23, 2013 12:22 GMT)
Former boxer Mike Tyson has offered his backing to Luis Suarez after the Liverpool forward bit Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic.

Baggies back Lukaku for PFA award (Apr 23, 2013 12:15 GMT)
Billy Jones has added his voice to the long list of those hoping West Bromwich Albion can hang on to his weekend goal-maker Romelu Lukaku and is hopeful the striker will win the PFA young Player of the Year award.

Fellaini: Fatigue a factor for Everton (Apr 23, 2013 10:59 GMT)
Marouane Fellaini has admitted that tiredness played a part in the defeat at Sunderland that effectively ended Everton's Champions League challenge.

Bale playing through pain (Apr 23, 2013 10:24 GMT)
Gareth Bale admits he is playing through pain in order to help Tottenham achieve their targets this season.

Carrick: This makes up for last season (Apr 23, 2013 10:10 GMT)
Michael Carrick believes Manchester United's 20th title was particularly special because of the way in which they lost the crown to neighbours Manchester City last season.

Gerrard eyes overhauling Everton (Apr 23, 2013 09:58 GMT)
Steven Gerrard has challenged his Liverpool team-mates to finish the season by proving they are Merseyside's top team.

Boss Lambert hails Villa's second-half defiance (Apr 23, 2013 09:12 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has urged his side to repeat their determined second-half performance at Old Trafford in the remaining four games of the season.

Ivanovic 'declines to accept Suarez apology' (Apr 23, 2013 08:59 GMT)
Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic has not accepted an apology from Luis Suarez after the Liverpool striker bit him on the arm, according to reports.

Ox: Wilshere in pain from ankle screws (Apr 23, 2013 07:47 GMT)
Jack Wilshere is suffering pain from the screws inserted into his right ankle in 2011, Arsenal team-mate Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has said.

Racist tweets sicken Cisse partner (Apr 23, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Papiss Cisse's partner, Rachelle Graham, has been left 'sickened' after becoming the victim of an online campaign to spread racially charged messages attacking mixed-colour relationships.

Chelsea investigate Benayoun abuse claims (Apr 23, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Yossi Benayoun is confident Chelsea will deal with supporters who have reportedly targeted him with anti-semitic chants in recent weeks.

Kompany: I'll stay and fight for Man City (Apr 23, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Vincent Kompany has vowed to help Manchester City fight to regain the Premier League title next season, and has encouraged team-mate Samir Nasri to do likewise.

FA urged to make example of Suarez (Apr 23, 2013 07:00 GMT)
United Kingdom Prime Minister David Cameron has weighed into the debate over Luis Suarez's bite on Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic, suggesting that an example must be made of the Liverpool forward when handing down his punishment.

Clattenburg returns to Stamford Bridge (Apr 23, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Mark Clattenburg will return to Stamford Bridge for the first time since he was embroiled in a racism storm involving John Obi Mikel when he takes charge of Chelsea's game against Swansea next Sunday.

Sir Alex tips Jones for greatness (Apr 23, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson tipped Phil Jones to become the greatest player in Manchester United's history.

Wilshere set to return against Man United (Apr 22, 2013 22:58 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed that midfielder Jack Wilshere was left out of Saturday's game at Fulham due to a reaction to his latest ankle injury.

Jolly: Incomparable Fergie revels in title dream (Apr 22, 2013 22:31 GMT)
Richard Jolly watched as Robin van Persie's hat-trick delivered the Premier League title on a silver platter at Old Trafford.

Van Persie relishes maiden title triumph (Apr 22, 2013 21:32 GMT)
Manchester United's striker Robin van Persie was basking in the glory of a maiden Premier League title after his hat-trick sealed the club's 20th championship crown.

Man United wins Premier League title (Apr 22, 2013 20:55 GMT)
Robin van Persie ended his goal drought as Manchester United restored their 15-point lead at the top of the Barclays Premier League table and deepened Stoke's relegation worries with a 2-0 victory.

Jolly: Ferguson achieves 20/20 vision (Apr 22, 2013 20:50 GMT)
Richard Jolly reflects on how Sir Alex Ferguson reconquered Manchester to claim Man Utd's 20th league title.

FA charges Suarez with violent conduct (Apr 22, 2013 17:04 GMT)
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has been charged with violent conduct for biting Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic during Sunday's 2-2 draw between the two sides.

Premier Showdown - April 20-22 (Apr 22, 2013 15:16 GMT)
Take on Dale Johnson and Tommy Smyth in our predictions game.

Fan pleads not guilty over Lukaku racist gesture (Apr 22, 2013 14:39 GMT)
The Sunderland fan accused of making a racist monkey gesture towards West Bromwich Albion striker Romelu Lukaku has pleaded not guilty.

Pardew: I'll listen to the fans when we are safe (Apr 22, 2013 14:05 GMT)
Alan Pardew has promised to listen to the views of disgruntled Newcastle fans, but only when the club's Premier League status is secured.

Arsenal lodge appeal over Giroud red (Apr 22, 2013 13:41 GMT)
Arsenal have lodged an appeal to the Football Association against the red card shown to striker Olivier Giroud during Saturday's Premier League win at Fulham.

Bale has fingers crossed for PFA award (Apr 22, 2013 13:15 GMT)
Spurs winger Gareth Bale hopes he is voted Player of the Year by his fellow professionals after returning from injury to play a central role in the club's crucial 3-1 win over Manchester City on Sunday.

Mata still targeting third place (Apr 22, 2013 12:38 GMT)
Juan Mata insists Chelsea are still targeting a top-three finish in the Premier League this season, despite Sunday's 2-2 draw at Liverpool leaving them behind Arsenal in the table.

Sessegnon full of praise for Di Canio's impact (Apr 22, 2013 12:21 GMT)
Stephane Sessegnon believes Paolo Di Canio's focus on teamwork is the reason for Sunderland's recent success on the pitch.

Wenger: Fans pleased by team spirit (Apr 22, 2013 12:06 GMT)
Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal supporters will be satisfied with the fighting qualities being shown by his side, despite their failure to challenge for silverware this season.

Jolly: Reds left in a no-win situation (Apr 22, 2013 11:39 GMT)
Luis Suarez has left Liverpool in a no-win situation with his latest lapse, Richard Jolly writes.

Boyce banking on Wigan's past experience (Apr 22, 2013 11:28 GMT)
Emmerson Boyce believes that Wigan's experience of fighting relegation battles will help them to stay in the Premier League.

Lambert: Old Trafford atmosphere can help us (Apr 22, 2013 11:23 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert believes the celebratory atmosphere at Old Trafford on Monday will help inspire his relegation-threatened side in their bid to spoil Manchester United's party.

Distin: Everton can't match big-spenders (Apr 22, 2013 11:06 GMT)
Sylvain Distin insists that Everton's Champions League dream has faded because of a lack of money, dismissing any suggestion that the squad crumbled under pressure.

A taste of success (Apr 22, 2013 10:55 GMT)
In The Fifth Official, Branislav Ivanovic is flavour of the week and Roberto Mancini manages to outdo himself.

Suarez charged with violent conduct (Apr 22, 2013 10:54 GMT)
Liverpool fined Luis Suarez on Monday for biting an opponent a day earlier, and demanded that the troublesome striker work on his disciplinary problems.

Disappointed love (Apr 22, 2013 10:26 GMT)
In The Fifth Official, Robin van Persie's return to Arsenal does weird things to Arsene Wenger and Gunners fans.

Liverpool fine Suarez following Ivanovic bite incident (Apr 22, 2013 09:43 GMT)
Liverpool have fined Luis Suarez after he bit Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic, but insist they have no plans to sell the striker.

Luiz hails Benitez for improvement (Apr 22, 2013 09:19 GMT)
Chelsea defender David Luiz has hailed the effect interim manager Rafa Benitez has had on his game since arriving at the club.

Lambert hits out at Michu PFA shortlist omission (Apr 22, 2013 08:19 GMT)
Rickie Lambert believes Michu's absence from the PFA Player of the Year shortlist is proof that the smaller clubs are overlooked for such awards.

Sir Alex Ferguson: United can top 95 points (Apr 22, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes his side has what it takes to beat Chelsea's Premier League record points haul of 95 ahead of Monday's night's game against relegation-threatened Aston Villa.

Koscielny praises Mertesacker influence (Apr 22, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny has lauded his partnership with fellow central defender Per Mertesacker ahead of the top-of-the-table clash against Manchester United on Sunday.

Redknapp reveals Odemwingie regret (Apr 22, 2013 07:00 GMT)
QPR boss Harry Redknapp believes his side could have avoided a relegation fight if they had signed West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie in January.

Aston Villa to give Man United a 'good go' (Apr 22, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert is confident his relegation threatened squad will "give it a right good go" when they face Manchester United away on Monday.

Clarke braces for transfer window changes (Apr 22, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Steve Clarke is braced for a summer of transfer market uncertainty over the West Bromwich Albion squad who have repeatedly surprised the Premier League in his first season in charge.

Mancini admits fear of sack from Man City (Apr 22, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini admitted he is in danger of being shown the exit door at the club at the end of the season.

West Brom's Jones hails Clarke influence (Apr 22, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Billy Jones is delighted to have broken the mould in West Bromwich Albion's cosmopolitan dressing room - but admits it took a rocket from head coach Steve Clarke to inspire the weekend salvage act against Newcastle United.

AVB: 'Monster' Bale decided own fate (Apr 22, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has revealed that Gareth Bale played a key role in the decision to name him in the Spurs starting line-up for Sunday's game against Manchester City at White Hart Lane.

Alan Pardew: Newcastle's survival not guaranteed (Apr 22, 2013 02:03 GMT)
James Perch believes Newcastle need 40 points to guarantee their survival and feels that if they play the way they did against West Bromwich Albion, they are sure to stay up.

Team of the Week (Apr 21, 2013 21:36 GMT)
Gareth Bale and Daniel Sturridge are in Team of the Week after their stunning performances, but who else makes the cut?

Suarez apologises for "inexcusable behaviour" (Apr 21, 2013 20:04 GMT)
Luis Suarez has apologised for biting Branislav Ivanovic and admitted his actions were "inexcusable".

Souness: Suarez is embarrassing to Liverpool (Apr 21, 2013 19:14 GMT)
Former Liverpool captain and manager Graeme Souness branded Luis Suarez "embarrassing" for biting Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic and accused him of doing huge damage to the club's reputation.

Suarez takes centre stage at Rafa's reunion (Apr 21, 2013 18:45 GMT)
Richard Jolly was at Anfield as Luis Suarez took centre stage to ruin Rafa Benitez's Liverpool reunion and put his own future in doubt.

Rodgers warns Suarez (Apr 21, 2013 18:32 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers has suggested Liverpool could sell Luis Suarez for biting Branislav Ivanovic on the forearm by saying the values of the club are more important than any individual and players have to accept the consequences of their actions.

Reds' Suarez bites Chelsea foe's arm (Apr 21, 2013 17:35 GMT)
Luis Suarez bit an opponent's arm, then scored on a header in the seventh minute of second-half stoppage time Sunday to give Liverpool a 2-2 tie against Chelsea in the Premier League.

Spurs snatch back top four initiative with inspired comeback (Apr 21, 2013 17:29 GMT)
Miguel Delaney watched Spurs fight back to beat Man City at White Hart Lane and take the initiative in the race for a top four finish.

Suarez could face action over 'bite' on Ivanovic (Apr 21, 2013 16:39 GMT)
Liverpool forward Luis Suarez could face retrospective action from the Football Association after seemingly biting Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic.

Critics want Manchester United to fail, Evra says (Apr 21, 2013 16:11 GMT)
Patrice Evra accepts Manchester United will never get true recognition for their achievements because so many critics want them to fail.

Defoe hails Spurs' character (Apr 21, 2013 15:10 GMT)
Jermain Defoe hailed Tottenham's character after they scored three goals in the space of seven minutes to come from behind and beat Manchester City 3-1, giving their hopes of a top-four finish a huge boost.

Dempsey's Tottenham stuns Man City (Apr 21, 2013 15:06 GMT)
Tottenham's Champions League hopes received a huge shot in the arm after they staged a stunning comeback to win 3-1 which left Manchester City on the brink of relinquishing their Barclays Premier League crown.

Newcastle's Perch wants 40 points for safety (Apr 21, 2013 12:45 GMT)
James Perch believes Newcastle need 40 points to guarantee their survival and feels that if they play the way they did against West Bromwich Albion, they are sure to stay up.

Boot Room: Liverpool vs. Chelsea (Apr 21, 2013 11:43 GMT)
The Boot Room

Gareth Barry hopeful over new City deal (Apr 21, 2013 09:26 GMT)
Gareth Barry hopes he can sign a new contract at Manchester City and believes talks could begin in the summer.

Dalglish hails Rafa Benitez's Liverpool legacy (Apr 21, 2013 08:25 GMT)
Kenny Dalglish believes Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is reaping the benefits of Rafael Benitez's time in charge at the club.

Rodgers: We can't compete in the transfer market (Apr 21, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers admitted the club does not have the transfer war-chest to compete against the likes of Sunday's opponent Chelsea.

Wenger needs to find striking 'solution' (Apr 21, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admitted he needed to find a striking 'solution' after Olivier Giroud was sent-off in the club's 1-0 victory over Fulham.

Redknapp: Survival 'almost impossible' (Apr 21, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp admitted the battle for Premier League safety is a mission "almost impossible" after falling 2-0 to Stoke.

Benitez: Stoppage time cost Chelsea (Apr 21, 2013 04:02 GMT)
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez believes the officials cost his side a much-needed win after Luis Suarez scored in the seventh minute of stoppage time to seal a 2-2 draw for Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.

Defender Dunne looks set for Aston Villa exit (Apr 20, 2013 20:06 GMT)
Defender Richard Dunne's Aston Villa career appears to be over after he was ruled out of making a comeback this season.

Wigan stay positive but time running out (Apr 20, 2013 19:23 GMT)
Miguel Delaney saw Roberto Martinez searching for the positives, but defeat to West Ham leaves Wigan hanging on by their fingernails.

Gunners' Wenger angered by Sidwell challenge (Apr 20, 2013 19:04 GMT)
Arsene Wenger hit out at Steve Sidwell for the reckless tackle that earned the Fulham midfielder a red card in Arsenal's 1-0 win at Craven Cottage.

Sessegnon the key to Sunderland salvation (Apr 20, 2013 18:45 GMT)
Kristan Heneage watched as Stephane Sessegnon's new lease of life continued with a match-winning showing against Everton.

Sunderland ends 20-game skid vs. Everton (Apr 20, 2013 16:39 GMT)
Stephane Sessegnon's second goal in a week handed Paolo Di Canio victory in his first home game as Sunderland eased themselves further clear of relegation trouble.

Arsenal gains ground with Fulham win (Apr 20, 2013 16:26 GMT)
Arsenal moved back up to third in the Barclays Premier League table as they edged Fulham 1-0 at Craven Cottage with both sides finishing with 10 men.

Prem: Gunners hang on, drop looms for duo (Apr 20, 2013 16:10 GMT)
Arsenal leapt back above Chelsea into third spot on Saturday but the Champions League challenge of Everton is all but over after they fell prey to Paolo Di Canio's Black Cats. At the bottom, QPR and Reading look doomed after they lost to fellow strug

Walcott: I can deal with abuse from supporters (Apr 20, 2013 13:33 GMT)
Arsenal winger Theo Walcott has said he has learned to deal with criticism from fans and avoids reading what people are saying about him on message boards or Twitter.

John Terry: Jose Mourinho is the best (Apr 20, 2013 11:05 GMT)
Chelsea captain John Terry has added weight to the rumours of a return to Stamford Bridge for Jose Mourinho by hailing the Portuguese as "the best manager I've played under".

MatchDay LIVE - Goals, updates and chat (Apr 20, 2013 10:26 GMT)
MatchDay LIVE - April 20

Rodgers would welcome Dalglish return (Apr 20, 2013 09:57 GMT)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insists he would be happy to see Kenny Dalglish return as a club ambassador.

Rodgers backs Suarez for Player of Year gong (Apr 20, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers believes Luis Suarez's nomination for the Professional Footballers' Association's Player of the Year award is a credit to his team-mates who have helped the Uruguayan snare 22 Premier League goals this season.

Kidd: Mancini refuses to concede title (Apr 20, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has not conceded defeat in the title race, according to his assistant Brian Kidd.

AVB tips Bale to be the difference at Man City (Apr 20, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas believes Gareth Bale will bring the fear factor into his side when they take on Manchester City at White Hart Lane on Sunday.

Pulis hopes Crouch relishes QPR return (Apr 20, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Tony Pulis is hoping Peter Crouch walks tall on his return to Loftus Road on Saturday and helps haul Stoke City towards top-flight survival.

Adebayor to target City infighting (Apr 19, 2013 22:48 GMT)
Tottenham striker Emmanuel Abebayor has claimed his former Manchester City team-mates are prone to infighting ahead of Sunday's crucial Premier League game at White Hart Lane.

Wenger positive about Giroud future (Apr 19, 2013 22:13 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has praised Olivier Giroud for doing "extremely well" in his first season in England, but insisted that there is "a lot more to come from him".

Rodgers: Rafa deserves warm reception (Apr 19, 2013 18:48 GMT)
Rafa Benitez deserves a warm reception when he returns to Anfield with Chelsea this weekend, according to Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers.

Moyes: Hibbert well on road to recovery (Apr 19, 2013 16:42 GMT)
Tony Hibbert is close to putting his injury problems behind him - but Everton manager David Moyes insists he will not rush the defender back.

I have no problem with Terry, says Benitez (Apr 19, 2013 15:18 GMT)
Rafa Benitez has said he can "guarantee" he has no problems with John Terry, despite the Chelsea captain's comments about his status at the club.

Lambert wants Benteke to remain focused (Apr 19, 2013 15:11 GMT)
Paul Lambert is not worried about Christian Benteke's nomination for the PFA Young Player of the Year affecting the striker's performances for Aston Villa.

Villas-Boas: All of our games are now 'must win' (Apr 19, 2013 13:42 GMT)
Andre Villas-Boas has conceded that all of Tottenham's final six Premier League games fall into the 'must win' category, but insists they will not need maximum points to secure a top-four finish.

Gutierrez suffers 'worst week' at Newcastle (Apr 19, 2013 13:03 GMT)
Jonas Gutierrez has described the week following Newcastle's 3-0 defeat to Sunderland as his worst while on Tyneside.

Clarke eyes big West Brom summer swoop (Apr 19, 2013 12:50 GMT)
West Bromwich Albion head coach Steve Clarke wants owner Jeremy Peace to match his ambition of taking the club into Europe by providing the funds for a big-name signing this summer.

Bale expected to return against Man City (Apr 19, 2013 11:57 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur boss Andre Villas-Boas has confirmed that he expects Gareth Bale to be fit to play in Sunday's Premier League game against Manchester City.

Lambert relying on strength of Aston Villa's squad (Apr 19, 2013 11:52 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has made it clear that he does not mind his fringe players knocking on his door to express their frustrations at being left out of the side.

Lucas: Benitez return will be a strange feeling (Apr 19, 2013 11:17 GMT)
Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva has hailed Rafa Benitez for playing an important role in his career  but he is out to ruin his former manager's weekend.

Bale, RVP, Suarez on shortlist for Player of Year (Apr 19, 2013 11:01 GMT)
The Professional Footballers' Association has revealed its six-man shortlist for the Player of the Year award, with Gareth Bale the odds-on favourite with the bookmakers to win the award for the first time.

Man City only fight for trophies, insists Kidd (Apr 19, 2013 10:38 GMT)
Brian Kidd has told Manchester City's stars to carry on fighting among themselves if it brings more silverware.

Man City can still do Double, Kidd says (Apr 19, 2013 10:31 GMT)
Manchester City assistant manager Brian Kidd has insisted the title race is not over and believes his side can still overhaul Manchester United.

Young ruled out for the season (Apr 19, 2013 10:28 GMT)
Manchester United winger Ashley Young will not play again this season due to an ankle injury.

Benitez: Anfield return will be emotional (Apr 19, 2013 10:12 GMT)
Rafa Benitez admits his return to Anfield for the first time as a visiting manager with Chelsea on Sunday will be emotional.

Pulis: Redknapp has always been a fighter (Apr 19, 2013 09:35 GMT)
Stoke boss Tony Pulis says Harry Redknapp would be seen as football royalty if he pulls off the improbable mission of preserving Queens Park Rangers' Premier League status.

Premier League Spotlight: Credit where credit's due for United (Apr 19, 2013 08:48 GMT)
In this week's Premier League Spotlight, James Dall feels the sniping at Manchester United is misplaced, despite their failure to finish with a flourish.

Premier League wages rise but losses fall (Apr 19, 2013 08:30 GMT)
Accounts for the 22 Premier League clubs released this week have shown the total wage bill stands at £1.6 billion, a sum which has risen by over 6% year on year for the past three seasons, although more clubs are now becoming profitable.

Di Canio insists he isn't a hero just yet (Apr 19, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Paolo Di Canio insists he will not accept the recognition as a hero at Sunderland until he has delivered the Black Cats a trophy.

Terry tips Cech, Luiz to lead Chelsea (Apr 19, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea captain John Terry has nominated goalkeeper Petr Cech and defender David Luiz as the leaders of the next generation at Stamford Bridge.

Roberto Mancini: Wigan deserve to survive (Apr 18, 2013 22:15 GMT)
Roberto Mancini said Wigan deserve to stay up after his Manchester City side defeated the relegation strugglers 1-0 with a late Carlos Tevez goal.

Richards: City won't underestimate Wigan again (Apr 18, 2013 22:00 GMT)
Micah Richards believes Wigan gave Manchester City the wake-up call they needed ahead of the FA Cup final with their fine performance at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night.

Adkins: Changes will take time at Reading (Apr 18, 2013 21:10 GMT)
Nigel Adkins says he will need time to turn things around at Reading, claiming his work at the club has only just begun.

Bebe: Failure to settle at United down to me (Apr 18, 2013 20:48 GMT)
Manchester United outcast Bebe has put his failure to succeed at the club down to his own poor attitude.

Evra: United get no credit for achievements (Apr 18, 2013 20:09 GMT)
Patrice Evra has said the lack of credit Manchester United are given for their achievements has fired them on to Premier League glory.

Wenger: Fabianski injury monitored day by day (Apr 18, 2013 19:22 GMT)
Arsenal goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski is being monitored "day by day" after injuring a rib during Arsenal's Premier League win against Norwich.

Laudrup welcomes Cardiff promotion (Apr 18, 2013 18:45 GMT)
Swansea manager Michael Laudrup has welcomed Welsh rivals Cardiff to the Premier League but resisted looking ahead to next season when he feels there is still work to do in the current campaign.

Liverpool's Ayre: Transfer policy improving (Apr 18, 2013 18:30 GMT)
Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre believes the club's transfer policy is improving after admitting owners Fenway Sports Group "took a leap of faith" in listening to advice from others during its first year in charge.

Wenger: Arsenal can finish season unbeaten (Apr 18, 2013 18:21 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has praised his Arsenal team for bouncing back from a "very, very difficult position" and believes they can now go the rest of the season unbeaten.

Arsenal goalkeeper Fabianski has rib injury (Apr 18, 2013 18:05 GMT)
Arsenal goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski could be set for another extended spell on the sidelines with a rib injury, manager Arsene Wenger confirmed Thursday.

Boruc signs new Southampton contract (Apr 18, 2013 16:37 GMT)
Artur Boruc has become the latest Southampton player to commit his long-term future to the club by signing a new two-year contract.

Chelsea reportedly eyes Pelligrini (Apr 18, 2013 15:13 GMT)
Manuel Pellegrini's representative reportedly met with Chelsea in Paris last week to gauge his interest in becoming the club's manager.

Pulis: Relegation fight could go down to wire (Apr 18, 2013 14:23 GMT)
Tony Pulis is prepared for the possibility of Stoke City's survival battle going to a nerve-jangling final afternoon at Southampton.

Ajax says Eriksen's future still unresolved (Apr 18, 2013 14:14 GMT)
Ajax look set to lose star midfielder Christian Eriksen this summer but insist no deal has been struck to sell him to Liverpool.

Terry ready but OK with Chelsea's rotation (Apr 18, 2013 13:23 GMT)
Chelsea captain John Terry is unequivocal in his support for Rafael Benitez's rotation system if it propels the Blues back into the Champions League -- but the defender insists he is ready, willing and able to play up to three times a week if require

City wait on Aguero fitness (Apr 18, 2013 12:35 GMT)
Sergio Aguero could miss Manchester City's trip to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday with a minor hamstring strain.

West Brom boss Clarke would relish Europa (Apr 18, 2013 12:30 GMT)
Steve Clarke says the domestic difficulties brought about by Newcastle United's European adventure this season will not diminish his own desires to bring Europa League football to West Bromwich Albion.

I accept Chelsea's rotation policy, says John Terry (Apr 18, 2013 12:20 GMT)
Chelsea defender John Terry has said he accepts interim manager Rafa Benitez's rotation system and will be "the biggest supporter in the dressing room" when he is not playing.

Enrique: Coutinho will take England by storm (Apr 18, 2013 11:56 GMT)
Philippe Coutinho is ready to follow in the footsteps of Luis Suarez and take the Premier League by storm next season, his Liverpool team-mate Jose Enrique has said.

Benteke unfazed by burden on his shoulders (Apr 18, 2013 11:41 GMT)
Christian Benteke insists he will not crumble under the pressure of being Aston Villa's main hope of avoiding relegation to the Championship.

Di Canio to up the ante next season (Apr 18, 2013 10:47 GMT)
Paolo Di Canio has warned his Sunderland players that his training sessions will become even tougher next season.

Neville inspiring top-four push, Coleman says (Apr 18, 2013 10:24 GMT)
Everton right-back Seamus Coleman has revealed his push for a Champions League place is being inspired by captain Phil Neville's tales of winning the competition.

Reds pay tribute to late Hillsborough campaigner (Apr 18, 2013 10:10 GMT)
Liverpool have paid tribute to Hillsborough justice campaigner Anne Williams, who has died at the age of 62.

Premier League defends parachute payments (Apr 18, 2013 08:12 GMT)
The Premier League has moved to defend the level of parachute payments for relegated clubs after details emerged of the sums to be paid over the next three seasons.

Ferguson: United proved champion status (Apr 18, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson believes Manchester United proved they are worthy champions in their 2-2 draw with West Ham on Thursday, twice coming from behind to grab a vital point in the title race.

Liverpool get tips from United, Arsenal (Apr 18, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre has revealed club owner John W Henry has approached Premier League rivals Manchester United and Arsenal for tips on running the Anfield club.

Benitez can't guarantee Terry spot (Apr 18, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Rafa Benitez has admitted that the influential form of Juan Mata is why he won't change his system to include both Demba Ba and Fernando Torres in the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday, while also insisting the Spanish playmaker should be considered for pl

United yet to perform like champions (Apr 18, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United are yet to perform like champions as they endured a 2-2 draw at West Ham writes John Brewin.

Blues cruise but storm is brewing (Apr 18, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Miguel Delaney watched as Chelsea cruised to a 3-0 victroy over Fulham. But testing fixtures still await.

Benitez backs Lampard to reach Chelsea milestone (Apr 17, 2013 22:41 GMT)
Rafa Benitez has backed Frank Lampard to score the three goals that would break Bobby Tambling's Chelsea record, despite only using the midfielder sparingly of late.

Benitez: Mata behind Chelsea formation (Apr 17, 2013 22:30 GMT)
Rafa Benitez has admitted that the influential form of Juan Mata is why he won't change his system to include both Demba Ba and Fernando Torres in the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday, while also insisting the Spanish playmaker should be considered for pl

Tevez strikes late as City withstands Wigan (Apr 17, 2013 22:27 GMT)
Carlos Tevez struck a stunning late winner as Manchester City snatched a 1-0 win in its FA Cup final dress rehearsal with relegation-threatened Wigan.

Wigan fluff lines in Cup dress rehearsal (Apr 17, 2013 22:15 GMT)
Richard Jolly watched as Wigan won the plaudits but no points from their trip to fellow FA Cup finalists Man City.

Luiz stunner helps Chelsea rise to 3rd in EPL (Apr 17, 2013 22:12 GMT)
Chelsea won 3-0 at Fulham to reclaim third place in the Premier League.

Allardyce rages over United goal (Apr 17, 2013 21:36 GMT)
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce accused the officials of taking victory away from his players as they drew with Manchester United.

Disputed RVP goal gives United tie (Apr 17, 2013 21:14 GMT)
Manchester United moved to within four points of claiming its 20th league title.

Prem: City close gap as Hammers hold United (Apr 17, 2013 20:50 GMT)
Manchester United twice came from behind to earn a valuable point in pursuit of the Premier League title at West Ham on Wednesday, although their lead at the top was cut to 13 points by Manchester City - who have a game in hand - after the champions

Evra eyes record points total for United this season (Apr 17, 2013 16:10 GMT)
Patrice Evra says there the Manchester United squad believe they can make history by winning the Premier League title with a new record points total.

Vaughan: More to Di Canio than meets the eye (Apr 17, 2013 15:34 GMT)
David Vaughan has said there is more to new Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio than just enthusiasm.

FA overlooks Wilshere-Mirallas bust-up (Apr 17, 2013 15:31 GMT)
The Football Association will take no action against Jack Wilshere and Kevin Mirallas after they helped spark a bust-up in the tunnel during Arsenal's 0-0 draw with Everton on Tuesday.

Baines: Everton spirit is key to European charge (Apr 17, 2013 14:56 GMT)
Leighton Baines has put Everton's push for a top four finish down to the team's "work-rate, togetherness and spirit".

Petrov ready to cheer Villa to safety (Apr 17, 2013 14:37 GMT)
Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov has declared he is ready to return to "a normal life" after a year battling acute leukaemia.

Taylor out for most of next season with knee injury (Apr 17, 2013 14:16 GMT)
Newcastle defender looks set to miss the majority of next season after suffering a futher cruciate knee ligament injury.

Haidara insists he is now stronger than ever (Apr 17, 2013 13:51 GMT)
Massadio Haidara insists he is physically stronger than ever after recovering from the horror challenge that could have ended his season.

Attacking Sunderland delight striker Graham (Apr 17, 2013 12:08 GMT)
Sunderland striker Danny Graham believes he is already reaping the benefits of new manager Paolo Di Canio's attacking philosophy.

Baker: Premier League fate in Villa's hands (Apr 17, 2013 12:02 GMT)
Aston Villa defender Nathan Baker has said the club's Premier League fate remains very much in their own hands.

Dawson could get chance back with Baggies (Apr 17, 2013 11:00 GMT)
West Bromwich Albion are looking forward to welcoming back Craig Dawson at the end of the month - and setting up an old stagers versus young pretender battle for first-team places.

QPR owner Fernandes reveals stadium plans (Apr 17, 2013 10:47 GMT)
QPR owner Tony Fernandes hopes to have some "good news" about the club's search for a new stadium within a fortnight.

David Moyes still targeting top four finish (Apr 17, 2013 09:41 GMT)
David Moyes will be satisfied if Everton qualify for next season's Europa League - but is refusing to give up on a Champions League spot.

Reading are improving, says defender Kelly (Apr 17, 2013 08:58 GMT)
Reading defender Stephen Kelly has said he believes the Berkshire side are improving and has not given up hope of an unlikely escape from relegation.

Cardiff could spend £25 million on new players (Apr 17, 2013 08:51 GMT)
Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan has said the promoted club could spend around £25 million as they prepare for life in the Premier League.

Delph will miss birth to help Aston Villa (Apr 17, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Aston Villa midfielder Fabian Delph insists he will miss the birth of his first child to ensure the club survives the Premier League relegation battle.

Cech: Chelsea need Fulham response (Apr 17, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea keeper Petr Cech has challenged his team-mates to prove they have recovered from the disappointment of their FA Cup semi-final defeat against Manchester City
Wenger plays down Wilshere-Mirallas clash (Apr 17, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has moved to play down the 'tunnel bust-up' in his side's 0-0 draw with Everton on Tuesday night, but he has accused the Toffees of going "over the edge" in their physical approach in the Emirates Stadium stalemate.

Tottenham confirm Younes Kaboul injury setback (Apr 17, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham have confirmed defender Younes Kaboul's bid to be fit for the remaining games of the Premier League season is under serious threat after Everton set to fall short again (Apr 16, 2013 21:59 GMT)
John Brewin watched Arsenal and Everton play out a goalless draw which was both creditable and unwanted.

Cardiff promoted to top flight after 51-year wait (Apr 16, 2013 21:24 GMT)
Cardiff ended a 51-year wait for promotion to the Premier League after a 0-0 draw with Charlton.

Everton frustrates Arsenal in 0-0 draw (Apr 16, 2013 21:04 GMT)
Arsenal was left frustrated as Everton battled to a goalless draw in Tuesday's Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium.

Platt supports Aguero over Luiz challenge (Apr 16, 2013 17:33 GMT)
Manchester City first-team coach David Platt has insisted he will go into the trenches to defend Sergio Aguero with the striker having come under attack of late.

Premier League parachute payments to increase (Apr 16, 2013 17:23 GMT)
The Premier League have reportedly agreed new parachute payments for the next three seasons that will see relegated clubs receiving more than £60 million over a four-year period.

Wigan united in battles for survival and Cup glory (Apr 16, 2013 16:34 GMT)
Roberto Martinez is adamant that everyone in Wigan's squad is pulling together as they prepare for a vital end to the season.

Di Canio lays down goalscoring challenge (Apr 16, 2013 15:35 GMT)
After criticising Sunderland's fitness Paolo Di Canio is now targeting their goalscoring credentials in a bid to keep them in the Premier League.

West Ham manager Allardyce hails 'scary' United (Apr 16, 2013 15:25 GMT)
Sam Allardyce has hailed Premier League champions-elect Manchester United, saying they are "as good as they have ever been".

Benitez confident of strong finish to the season for Chelsea (Apr 16, 2013 15:11 GMT)
Rafa Benitez believes Chelsea's FA Cup semi-final performance against Manchester City illustrates his team have "the legs" to win the Europa League and finish in the top three of the Premier League.

QPR take out £15 million loan against assets (Apr 16, 2013 14:23 GMT)
Queens Park Rangers have taken out a £15 million loan against all the club's assets, including Loftus Road, as they prepare for relegation from the Premier League.

Arteta: I was right to leave Everton (Apr 16, 2013 14:16 GMT)
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta believes his position as first-team regular at Emirates Stadium proves he was right to leave Everton in 2011.

PSG coach: Rooney 'impossible to buy' (Apr 16, 2013 13:39 GMT)
Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti on Tuesday played down reports that the club could sign Wayne Rooney this summer.

Wenger admits he rushed Wilshere back (Apr 16, 2013 13:11 GMT)
Manager Arsene Wenger accepts he pushed Jack Wilshere back into action too quickly, but maintains he will need each and every one of his Arsenal players if his team is to finish in the top four of the Barclays Premier League.

Chelsea-Tottenham game rearranged (Apr 16, 2013 12:33 GMT)
Chelsea's home game against Tottenham, originally scheduled to be played on April 14, has been rescheduled for Wednesday May 8.

Coates hopes Stoke season is for turning (Apr 16, 2013 12:13 GMT)
Tony Pulis and his relegation-threatened players are taking an innovative approach to their crucial encounter with fellow strugglers Queens Park Rangers this weekend with a visit to the Houses of Parliament.

Richards and Rodwell in contention for City (Apr 16, 2013 11:58 GMT)
Micah Richards and Jack Rodwell could make their Manchester City comebacks against Wigan on Wednesday night but David Silva is unlikely to be risked.

Johnson hails Di Canio's Sunderland impact (Apr 16, 2013 11:09 GMT)
Paolo Di Canio's presence has given Sunderland a lift and instilled fresh confidence in the players, according to winger Adam Johnson.

Liverpool's Johnson hails 'fantastic' Downing (Apr 16, 2013 10:35 GMT)
Glen Johnson has hailed team-mate Stewart Downing for putting in the hard work to save his Liverpool career.

Debuchy wants Newcastle strength (Apr 16, 2013 09:10 GMT)
Newcastle defender Mathieu Debuchy has urged his team-mates to respond positively to their Tyne-Wear derby humbling by neighbours Sunderland.

Kaboul concern after Under-21 game (Apr 16, 2013 07:15 GMT)
Younes Kaboul appears to have suffered a setback in his return from injury after hobbling off during a Tottenham Under-21s game on Monday.

Everton's Jagielka calls for top four assault (Apr 16, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Everton defender Phil Jagielka has warned his team-mates they must prove themselves against the Premier League's best teams if they are to challenge for a top four finish this season.

Villa hopeful of delaying United title charge (Apr 16, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Aston Villa are bracing themselves to have a crack at bursting Manchester United's bubble as red-hot title favourites when the sides meet at Old Trafford on Monday.

Luiz: Europa League success important (Apr 16, 2013 07:00 GMT)
David Luiz believes Chelsea's season will be deemed more successful if the Blues win the Europa League than if they been eliminated beyond the group stage of the Champions League.

Wilshere in doubt for Everton clash (Apr 16, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal talisman Jack Wilshere has admitted he may be forced to settle for a place on the substitutes bench for Tuesday night's crucial Premier League game against Everton.

Lambert confident of Villa survival (Apr 15, 2013 22:55 GMT)
Paul Lambert insists Aston Villa have the momentum they need to win their tense Premier League survival fight.

Henry 'humbled' by Hillsborough families (Apr 15, 2013 18:05 GMT)
Liverpool principal owner John Henry praised the perseverance of the Hillsborough families in their campaign for justice, admitting he was "humbled" by their dignity.

Swansea plan Liberty Stadium expansion (Apr 15, 2013 16:48 GMT)
Swansea have formally applied for planning permission to extend the Liberty Stadium by 11,000.

Vertonghen targets Premier League recovery (Apr 15, 2013 16:08 GMT)
Jan Vertonghen has switched his focus to Premier League success following Tottenham's Europa League failure against Basel.

Neville ignores Suarez in PFA selections (Apr 15, 2013 14:15 GMT)
Everton captain Phil Neville has delivered a snub to Liverpool's Footballer of the Year candidate Luis Suarez by not even nominating the striker for a place in the PFA Team of the Season.

Vidic expecting aerial bombardment at West Ham (Apr 15, 2013 14:06 GMT)
Nemanja Vidic has warned Manchester United to expect a second successive trial by long ball when they visit West Ham on Saturday.

Barry: Trophies a must now for Man City (Apr 15, 2013 13:48 GMT)
Midfielder Gareth Barry believes trophyless years should now be the exception rather than the norm at Manchester City.

Gibson set for summer operation on thigh (Apr 15, 2013 13:25 GMT)
Everton midfielder Darron Gibson is likely to need a summer operation to sort out a thigh problem, manager David Moyes has revealed.

West Ham boss rules out permanent Carroll deal (Apr 15, 2013 13:06 GMT)
Sam Allardyce is sure he will stay on as West Ham manager and is already thinking about the future of players like Andy Carroll.

Wigan chairman thrilled by Europe chance (Apr 15, 2013 12:44 GMT)
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan said it is beyond his wildest dreams that the club will play in Europe next season.

Pulis confident Stoke can avoid relegation (Apr 15, 2013 11:37 GMT)
Tony Pulis remains adamant his Stoke City players can avoid relegation despite their free fall towards the Premier League drop zone.

Pardew urges Newcastle to show spirit (Apr 15, 2013 11:26 GMT)
Alan Pardew has told his Newcastle players they must show fight in their final five games of the season in order to put their Tyne-Wear derby thrashing behind them.

Whelan the record breaker (Apr 15, 2013 11:23 GMT)
This week, The Fifth Official ruminates on Dave Whelan's Wembley way and David Luiz's bum fetish.

Moyes: Arsenal clash will be vital (Apr 15, 2013 11:06 GMT)
David Moyes believes that Everton's chances of Champions League qualification will stand or fall on their result at Arsenal on Tuesday.

Moyes: Anichebe form down to new attitude (Apr 15, 2013 11:03 GMT)
Victor Anichebe has changed his attitude and raised his game to earn a regular place in Everton's starting line-up, according to David Moyes.

Reina calls on Liverpool to show pride in run-in (Apr 15, 2013 10:48 GMT)
Pepe Reina has called on his Liverpool team-mates to finish the season with a flourish after their European qualification hopes effectively disappeared.

Reds owners join Hillsborough tributes (Apr 15, 2013 10:11 GMT)
Liverpool principal owner John W Henry and chairman Tom Werner will join those paying tribute to the victims of the Hillsborough disaster at Anfield on Monday.

Newcastle: We'll ban violent fans for life (Apr 15, 2013 08:25 GMT)
Newcastle United have vowed to impose immediate lifetime bans on fans found guilty of involvement in the city-centre violence that broke out after the Tyne-Wear derby defeat to Sunderland.

Yaya: I knew I was right to stay on (Apr 15, 2013 08:12 GMT)
Yaya Toure believes Manchester City's FA Cup semi-final win shows he made the right decision to sign a new contract and stay at the Etihad Stadium.

Redknapp slams QPR players after latest loss (Apr 15, 2013 07:39 GMT)
Harry Redknapp has finally cracked as Queens Park Rangers head for the Premier League trapdoor, questioning the players who have failed to lift the club out of relegation trouble.

Shearer: Toon lucky to let in three (Apr 15, 2013 07:26 GMT)
Newcastle legend Alan Shearer has said in his Sun column that his former club were "lucky to get away with conceding three" in their humbling Tyne-Wear derby defeat.

Allardyce predicts West Ham survival (Apr 15, 2013 07:13 GMT)
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce is confident he will be at the helm of the club nest season after predicting the club was now safe from Premier League relegation.

Rob Elliot apologises to Newcastle fans (Apr 15, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle goalkeeper Rob Elliot has made an apology to the club's stunned supporters after Sunday's crushing 3-0 defeat at the hands of local rivals Sunderland.

David Luiz calls for Aguero apology (Apr 15, 2013 07:00 GMT)
David Luiz believes Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero should "apologise to everyone" after his late challenge in Sunday's FA Cup semi-final at Wembley went unpunished by referee Chris Foy.

N'Zogbia coy on final day relegation scrap (Apr 15, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Charles N'Zogbia has played down fears of going into a last-day survival cliff-hanger at his former club Wigan.

Newcastle police arrest 29 in post-derby violence (Apr 15, 2013 00:36 GMT)
A total of 29 football fans were arrested and three police officers injured after violence erupted following a derby match in Newcastle, England, on Sunday.

Team of the Week (Apr 14, 2013 20:39 GMT)
Alex McCarthy and Sergio Aguero are in Team of the Week after their stunning performances, but who else is in?

Kompany delighted with Cup final berth (Apr 14, 2013 18:17 GMT)
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany was left proud of his team-mates efforts as they beat Chelsea to book a place in next month's FA Cup final against Wigan.

Jolly: Rooney rules Britannia (Apr 14, 2013 16:49 GMT)
Richard Jolly was at Stoke as Wayne Rooney excelled in midfield to help Man Utd to victory.

Violence breaks out after Tyne-Wear derby (Apr 14, 2013 16:18 GMT)
Police and football supporters clashed in Newcastle city centre on Sunday in the aftermath of Sunderland's Tyne-Wear derby victory at St James' Park.

Van Persie relieved to end his goal drought (Apr 14, 2013 16:03 GMT)
Robin van Persie was grateful for the support of everyone at Manchester United as he broke his long goal drought in the 2-0 win over Stoke.

Van Persie snaps drought in Man U win (Apr 14, 2013 16:00 GMT)
Robin van Persie ended his goal drought as Manchester United restored their 15-point lead at the top of the Barclays Premier League table and deepened Stoke's relegation worries with a 2-0 victory.

Tired Toon stunned by Sunderland (Apr 14, 2013 15:37 GMT)
Kristan Heneage watched Newcastle suffer an embarrassing European hangover as Sunderland took the Tyne-Wear derby spoils.

Newcastle's Krul dislocates shoulder, season over (Apr 14, 2013 14:04 GMT)
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew confirmed goalkeeper Tim Krul suffered a dislocated shoulder in the 3-0 defeat to Sunderland on Sunday and will not play again this season.

Newcastle 'keeper Krul out for rest of season (Apr 14, 2013 13:44 GMT)
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has revealed goalkeeper Tim Krul is set to miss the rest of the season after dislocating his shoulder.

Sunderland stuns Newcastle 3-0 (Apr 14, 2013 13:40 GMT)
Paolo Di Canio launched his Tyne-Wear derby career in spectacular style as Sunderland blasted their way past Newcastle to ease their relegation fears.

Premier Showdown - Apr 13-14 (Apr 14, 2013 13:38 GMT)
Take on Dale Johnson and Tommy Smyth in our predictions game.

Rodgers hopes to convince Carragher to play on (Apr 14, 2013 12:30 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers has revealed he will speak to Jamie Carragher before the end of the season in an attempt to convince him to extend his playing career at Anfield.

Ajax boss De Boer not ready for Man City switch (Apr 14, 2013 11:53 GMT)
Ajax coach Frank de Boer has welcomed reports linking him to Manchester City but suggested he would not be willing to leave Amsterdam at this stage.

Di Canio expects 'very intense' Tyne-Wear derby (Apr 14, 2013 08:42 GMT)
Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio is expecting a "very intense" derby against Newcastle but is confident the "new ambition" at the club will help his side to victory.

Brendan Rodgers left 'frustrated' by Alex McCarthy (Apr 14, 2013 07:18 GMT)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers said his side were left 'frustrated' by a stand-out performance from Reading goalkeeper Alex McCarthy as the clubs shared a 0-0 draw.

Wenger says Arsenal must hold nerve (Apr 14, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has told his players they have to hold their nerve to claim a top-four spot in the Premier League.

Benitez says he has made Chelsea a better team (Apr 14, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez has lauded the improvements made by his squad since his arrival at Stamford Bridge.

Delaney: Talk of the Toon (Apr 13, 2013 19:31 GMT)
Miguel Delaney talks to Newcastle's Steven Taylor about the language barrier at St James' and Sunday's derby.

Prem: Arsenal battle back, Everton beat QPR (Apr 13, 2013 16:01 GMT)

Hernandez happy despite lack of starts (Apr 13, 2013 14:52 GMT)
Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez is not disheartened by his lack of action this season, insisting it has made him more motivated to claim a regular starting berth.

MatchDay LIVE - Goals, updates and chat (Apr 13, 2013 13:08 GMT)
MatchDay LIVE - April 11

Wenger: Youngsters must prove worth (Apr 13, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger claims he will always "make room" for young English players at the Emirates Stadium.

Lambert hails content Weimann (Apr 13, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Andreas Weimann's contentment as a first-team footballer is being hailed as one of the reasons behind his lift-off as a Premier League hit with Aston Villa.

Ferguson dismisses Mancini's 'self-sympathy' (Apr 13, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has hit back at rival Roberto Mancini's claims that teams are scared of the Red Devils by suggesting the Manchester City boss is looking for "self-sympathy".

Keegan: Owen could have been 'world class' (Apr 12, 2013 22:19 GMT)
Kevin Keegan believes Stoke striker Michael Owen could have extended his career by moving into the midfield.

Rafa Benitez calls for fixture list reduction (Apr 12, 2013 16:34 GMT)
Rafa Benitez has called for an overhaul of the number of fixtures in both club and international football, but feels that the game could do without extreme changes to technology.

Phil Jagielka named new captain of Everton (Apr 12, 2013 15:32 GMT)
Phil Jagielka will replace Phil Neville as Everton's captain for next season - with the centre-back warned that he has big shoes to fill.

Fan banned for throwing banana at Bale (Apr 12, 2013 14:23 GMT)
An Arsenal fan has been banned from attending matches for three years for throwing a banana at Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale.

Ferguson braced for 'difficult' Stoke test (Apr 12, 2013 13:49 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is braced for the "challenge" that awaits on Sunday when his side travel to Stoke City.

Di Canio: Derby win would be career high (Apr 12, 2013 13:22 GMT)
Paolo Di Canio believes that victory on Sunday against Newcastle would represent the highlight of his managerial career thus far.

Ben Arfa: I'm ready for Sunderland (Apr 12, 2013 13:14 GMT)
Newcastle's Hatem Ben Arfa has said he is 100% fit to face Sunderland on Sunday, but manager Alan Pardew is continuing to wait on the fitness of Steven Taylor.

Young out for two weeks (Apr 12, 2013 11:54 GMT)
Manchester United will be without winger Ashley Young for a fortnight after he suffered an ankle injury during Monday's derby defeat to neighbours Manchester City at Old Trafford.

Mancini wants winter break (Apr 12, 2013 11:42 GMT)
Roberto Mancini has called for a winter break in the Premier League calendar in December to keep players fresh for the second half of the season.

Wenger calls for improved showing from Prem sides (Apr 12, 2013 11:22 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger fears the Premier League is in danger of losing its claims to be the strongest championship in Europe after all of their teams suffered early exits from European competitions this season.

England duo back goal-line technology (Apr 12, 2013 07:00 GMT)
England midfielders Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard have backed the Premier League's introduction of goal-line technology, insisting it will help relieve referees of some pressure.

Fulham's Dejagah ruled out for the season (Apr 12, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Fulham midfielder Ashkan Dejagah has been ruled out for the remainder of the Premier League season following an ankle injury he suffered earlier this month.

Lambert praises 'unique' Agbonlahor (Apr 12, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Aston Villa loyalist Gabby Agbonlahor has been hailed as "unique" by manager Paul Lambert, who believes it will take Roadrunner to catch the striker when he is in his stride.

Premier League Spotlight: Arsenal have fate in their own hands (Apr 12, 2013 07:00 GMT)
In this week's Premier League Spotlight, Arsenal have their fate in their own hands while troubled Stoke face a stinging Manchester United, writes James Dall.

Sunderland close to new shirt sponsor (Apr 12, 2013 02:29 GMT)
Sunderland are close to announcing a new sponsorship partner to replace Invest in Africa on the club's shirt.

New deal for Southampton captain Lallana (Apr 11, 2013 21:01 GMT)
Southampton captain Adam Lallana has signed a new five-year deal with the south coast club which will keep him at St Mary's until 2018.

Martinez aiming to continue upsetting odds (Apr 11, 2013 19:40 GMT)
Roberto Martinez hopes to be spot on with Wigan at Wembley on Saturday after recalling a penalty mix-up in his very first FA Cup tie.

Stoke boss Pulis reveals owner's rallying cry (Apr 11, 2013 18:56 GMT)
Tony Pulis has revealed chairman Peter Coates has made a special rallying call to his squad to galvanise them for the final push to secure Premier League safety.

Di Canio boosted by returning duo (Apr 11, 2013 16:56 GMT)
Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio has been handed a double boost with the news that Danny Graham and Carlos Cuellar are fit to face Newcastle on Sunday.

Pardew: Europa hampers Toon derby hopes (Apr 11, 2013 16:44 GMT)
Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew believes Sunderland are "slight favourites" ahead of the Tyne-Wear derby on Sunday.

Gary Neville lauds revolutionary Ferguson (Apr 11, 2013 15:39 GMT)
Gary Neville believes Sir Alex Ferguson should be remembered as a visionary who introduced the concept of squad rotation to English football.

Villa boss Lambert wary of Berba threat (Apr 11, 2013 14:07 GMT)
Paul Lambert says Aston Villa will need to keep a special eye on Dimitar Berbatov as they aim to continue their climb up the table when they host Fulham on Saturday.

Mulumbu apologises for red card - again (Apr 11, 2013 13:12 GMT)
West Bromwich Albion midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu has issued another apology for his red card at West Ham.

Wilshere and Walcott likely to face Norwich (Apr 11, 2013 12:46 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed Jack Wilshere and Theo Walcott have a 90% chance of featuring in Saturday's home game against Norwich.

Valencia: United 'worried' by City (Apr 11, 2013 11:17 GMT)
Antonio Valencia has said Manchester United are "a little worried" about letting their grip on the Premier League title slip.

Rio revels in proving doubters wrong (Apr 11, 2013 09:33 GMT)
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has said his side relish being written off.

Top-flight clubs back Hawk-Eye technology (Apr 11, 2013 09:02 GMT)
Premier League clubs have approved the use of goal-line technology for next season, with Hawk-Eye being awarded the contract for next season.

Rodgers sees benefit of Europe absence (Apr 11, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool could benefit from a season out of Europe as they bid to build a squad strong enough to compete at the top of the Premier League, according to Brendan Rodgers.

Lucas Leiva confident of Liverpool success (Apr 11, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Lucas Leiva insists his best moments in a Liverpool shirt are yet to come, claiming success will once again become a norm at Anfield in the coming years.

Moses: Chelsea focused on Europa (Apr 11, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea winger Victor Moses says the club's FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City is not hindering the Blues' attempt to reach the semi-finals of the Europa League.

Pardew: Tears may flow in Europa (Apr 11, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has suggested he may shed tears of joy if his side overcome Benfica and reach the Europa League semi-finals on Thursday night.

AVB: Adebayor can be new talisman (Apr 11, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has backed striker Emmanuel Adebayor to emerge as his side's new talisman as they prepare for the second leg of the Europa League quarter-final against FC Basel.

Brendan Rodgers vows to protect Sterling (Apr 10, 2013 21:39 GMT)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insists he has a duty to protect Raheem Sterling's long-term career prospects by allowing him to recover properly from a thigh injury.

Koscielny enjoying top-four fight (Apr 10, 2013 18:27 GMT)
Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny has claimed his side are revelling in the pressure of their latest tense battle to claim a top four finish in the Premier League.

Rodgers: Hillsborough should be only tribute (Apr 10, 2013 17:25 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers has declared that paying respect to the victims of the Hillsborough disaster is the only reason for holding a minute's silence when Liverpool visit Reading on Saturday.

Lucas Leiva commits to Liverpool (Apr 10, 2013 16:45 GMT)
Liverpool have announced that midfielder Lucas Leiva has signed a new long-term contract at Anfield.

Rodgers unfazed by Rafa return comments (Apr 10, 2013 16:29 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers insists he can understand Rafa Benitez's desire to manage Liverpool again - and is not worried about that wish being made public.

Robson predicts summer retirement for Scholes (Apr 10, 2013 15:11 GMT)
Former Manchester United captain Bryan Robson believes Paul Scholes may be forced to hang up his boots at the end of the season due to his recent injury problems.

Charlton: United have no plans to replace Fergie (Apr 10, 2013 14:22 GMT)
Sir Bobby Charlton says Manchester United have not looked into replacements for Sir Alex Ferguson because the Scot could be in charge at Old Trafford for another decade.

Dein confident Wenger will spend (Apr 10, 2013 14:13 GMT)
Former Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein is confident Arsene Wenger will strengthen his squad with signings in the summer as they look to close the gap on their rivals.

Puncheon tips Luke Shaw for England honours (Apr 10, 2013 12:56 GMT)
Jason Puncheon believes Southampton team-mate Luke Shaw is capable of forcing his way into the England reckoning in time for the 2014 World Cup.

Bertrand out of Rubin Kazan clash (Apr 10, 2013 12:49 GMT)
Ryan Bertrand has not travelled with Chelsea to Moscow ahead of their Europa League quarter-final second leg on Thursday due to illness.

Foster warns West Brom against overspending (Apr 10, 2013 12:43 GMT)
Ben Foster has urged caution over West Bromwich Albion's summer transfer policy, instead preferring a continuation of the gradual development strategy used at The Hawthorns for the last five seasons.

Di Canio wants Sunderland to 'go to war' in derby (Apr 10, 2013 11:43 GMT)
Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio has instructed his players to 'go to war' ahead of Sunday's crunch Tyne-Wear derby with Newcastle.

Nolan: Allardyce will take West Ham into Europe (Apr 10, 2013 11:33 GMT)
Kevin Nolan has backed Sam Allardyce as the man to continue taking West Ham forward and even help the club qualify for European football.

Peter Coates calms Stoke relegation fears (Apr 10, 2013 09:52 GMT)
Peter Coates remains confident Tony Pulis will steer Stoke City to a sixth successive season in the Premier League - despite increasing speculation over his manager's future at the Britannia Stadium.

Lambert encouraged by Holman frustration (Apr 10, 2013 09:29 GMT)
Paul Lambert is pleased Brett Holman feels unhappy at losing his place at Aston Villa  but insists there has been no fall-out with the Australia international.

Laudrup not interested in the Everton job (Apr 10, 2013 08:35 GMT)
Swansea manager Michael Laudrup has ruled himself out of the running to take over at Everton, labelling the talk as "pure speculation".

Reading to mark 24th Hillsborough anniversary (Apr 10, 2013 08:08 GMT)
Reading are to hold a minute silence before their Premier League game against Liverpool as a mark of respect for the 24th anniversary of the Hillsborough tragedy.

Ask Norman: Own goals, Fergie's proteges, relegated bosses (Apr 10, 2013 07:54 GMT)
Norman Hubbard answers your questions on 'own goals' as top scorer, Ferguson's proteges and regularly relegated boss.

Patrice Evra: United will be worthy champions (Apr 10, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United defender Patrice Evra is determined to prove the Red Devils are worthy champions when they face Stoke on Sunday.

Milner maintains title hope (Apr 10, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City midfielder James Milner insists his side haven't given up hope of defending their Premier League title, despite Manchester United's 12-point lead at the top of the table.

Chelsea confirm Cahill knee surgery (Apr 10, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez has confirmed defender Gary Cahill underwent knee surgery recently, but is tipped to make a full recovery in the coming weeks.

Arteta: Communication key for Gunners (Apr 10, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Mikel Arteta believes improved communication among the Arsenal players has been the key to their recent revival.

City's Kompany 'was racially abused' after derby (Apr 9, 2013 17:17 GMT)
Police are studying television footage of a TV interview that took place after Monday 's Manchester derby following claims that City captain Vincent Kompany was racially abused.

David Platt: Man City won't be going away (Apr 9, 2013 16:41 GMT)
Manchester City are "not going away" and will continue to get stronger despite a disappointing defence of their Premier League title, assistant boss David Platt has said.

Marveaux: Newcastle are not safe yet (Apr 9, 2013 15:48 GMT)
Newcastle midfielder Sylvain Marveaux believes the club have not yet staved off the threat of relegation.

Jolly: Time takes its toll on Toffees' leader (Apr 9, 2013 14:23 GMT)
Richard Jolly reflects on Phil Neville's impending departure from Everton as a man of great character succumbs to age.

Arshavin considering retiring from football (Apr 9, 2013 14:09 GMT)
Arsenal forward Andrei Arshavin is on the brink of calling time on his football career, according to a report in London's Evening Standard.

Ranger gets community order for girlfriend row (Apr 9, 2013 14:03 GMT)
Former Newcastle striker Nile Ranger has been handed a 12-month community order and 120 hours of unpaid work after pleading guilty to assaulting his girlfriend.

Gardner disappointed to miss Tyne-Wear derby (Apr 9, 2013 11:47 GMT)
Sunderland midfielder Craig Gardner is disappointed with the decision that has led to him missing Sunday's Tyne-Wear derby through suspension.

Benitez expects future return to Liverpool (Apr 9, 2013 11:35 GMT)
Rafa Benitez has told Marca he will "almost certainly" manage his former club Liverpool again at some stage.

Benteke closes in on Villa goal record (Apr 9, 2013 11:21 GMT)
Christian Benteke has had more praise heaped on him by Paul Lambert as he closes in on a 32-year goalscoring record at Aston Villa.

Premier League set to approve goal-line tech (Apr 9, 2013 11:07 GMT)
The Premier League is set to approve goal-line technology (GLT) for the 2013-14 season this week, according to Football Association general secretary Alex Horne.

Adam ready for Stoke relegation fight (Apr 9, 2013 09:10 GMT)
Charlie Adam insists Stoke are not contemplating Championship football as they prepare to face a Manchester United backlash at the Britannia Stadium on Sunday.

Holtby confident of Champs League berth (Apr 9, 2013 08:55 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Lewis Holtby remains confident that the club will qualify for the Champions League despite the recent run of poor form.

Everton captain Phil Neville to leave club (Apr 9, 2013 08:38 GMT)
Everton captain Phil Neville has announced he will be leaving the club at the end of the season.

Victor Anichebe reveals top-four 'nightmare' (Apr 9, 2013 07:28 GMT)
Everton striker Victor Anichebe has revealed the 'nightmare' the club's players are forced to endure as the hunt for a Champions League spot enters its final phase.

Spurs' Kaboul could return for Man City clash (Apr 9, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham have been handed a welcome boost amid their latest end-of-season slide with the news that powerhouse centre-back Younes could be ready to take part in the club's final six Premier League games.

Ferguson criticises referee after loss (Apr 9, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson complained that Manchester City's opening goal should have been disallowed after Roberto Mancini's team beat the league leaders 2-1 at Old Traffo

David Silva set to miss FA Cup semi-final (Apr 9, 2013 07:00 GMT)
David Silva is likely to miss Manchester City's FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea on Sunday after going off injured in their 2-1 derby win at Old Trafford.

Mikel: We want to be in the Champions League (Apr 9, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel is frustrated to be playing Europa League football on Thursday nights and hopes the club secure a return to the Champions League.

Blue Moon begins fresh ascent at Theatre of Dreams (Apr 8, 2013 22:39 GMT)
Richard Jolly saw Man City continue their hypnotic hold over Man United, even if it will have no bearing on the title race.

Mancini: Everyone plays with fear against United (Apr 8, 2013 22:35 GMT)
Roberto Mancini said too many teams are afraid of Manchester United to play well against them.

Mancini blames transfer policy for City failings (Apr 8, 2013 22:34 GMT)
Roberto Mancini believes Manchester City would still be in the title race and the Champions League if he had secured all of his main transfer targets last summer.

Johnson: Liverpool better than last season (Apr 8, 2013 22:11 GMT)
Glen Johnson has said Liverpool have had a better season this time than last and believes their squad is better than 12 months ago.

Boss Mancini delighted by City triumph (Apr 8, 2013 21:38 GMT)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini said he believed his side's derby win at Old Trafford showed his side should not have been 15 points behind Manchester United at the top of the Premier League.

Milner: Derby win can spur Manchester City on (Apr 8, 2013 21:27 GMT)
Manchester City goalscorer James Milner said he hoped his side's 2-1 derby win at Old Trafford would help them finish the season strongly.

Aguero strike helps City cool off United (Apr 8, 2013 21:18 GMT)
Sergio Aguero inflicted more pain on Manchester United as Manchester City won the derby 2-1 to delay the Red Devils' title celebrations.

Swansea announce record profit (Apr 8, 2013 18:38 GMT)
Swansea have announced a record profit of £15.9 million for the six months up to the end of November 2012.

Mancini not fazed by Man City exit stories (Apr 8, 2013 16:02 GMT)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has hit out at claims that he is set to lose his job if he is unable to secure victory in the FA Cup final this weekend.

Toon's Pardew hails 'priceless' Cisse winner (Apr 8, 2013 15:46 GMT)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has described Papiss Cisse's injury-time winner at home to Fulham on Sunday as "priceless".

Dempsey: It's getting tense at WHL (Apr 8, 2013 15:21 GMT)
Tottenham forward Clint Dempsey has said home games are becoming increasingly stressful as the race for a Champions league place intensifies.

Boot Room: Man United vs. Man City (Apr 8, 2013 14:21 GMT)
The Boot Room

Second Chelsea-City friendly scheduled in US (Apr 8, 2013 14:14 GMT)
Chelsea and Manchester City have announced a second post-season friendly in the United States with the 2012 European and English champions set to meet at New York's Yankee Stadium on May 25.

Di Canio confident of keeping Sunderland up (Apr 8, 2013 13:01 GMT)
Paolo Di Canio claims he holds no concerns over the threat of relegation despite Sunderland extending their winless run of form to nine games.

Wigan's McCarthy hails Maloney 'magic' (Apr 8, 2013 13:01 GMT)
Wigan midfielder Shaun Maloney's point-saving free-kick at QPR was typical of the brilliance he produces on the training ground every day, according to team-mate James McCarthy.

Rooney: We will be at our best against Man City (Apr 8, 2013 12:32 GMT)
Wayne Rooney has warned Manchester City that there is no complacency among the Manchester United ranks ahead of their derby clash at Old Trafford on Monday.

Moyes compares Mirallas to Bale after latest strike (Apr 8, 2013 11:47 GMT)
Kevin Mirallas can be Everton's answer to Gareth Bale, according to Toffees manager David Moyes.

Ivanovic: Tiredness no excuse (Apr 8, 2013 11:31 GMT)
Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic has insisted that tiredness "cannot be used as an excuse" for failure in the final stages of the season.

Olsson wants Baggies to push on next season (Apr 8, 2013 10:45 GMT)
Jonas Olsson is committed to helping West Bromwich Albion try to progress again next season and make the leap into genuine challengers for the Europa League.

The Paolo show begins (Apr 8, 2013 10:16 GMT)
This week, The Fifth Official targets Paolo di Canio's first game at Sunderland and pandemonium at Newcastle.

Stewart Downing substituted due to illness (Apr 8, 2013 10:06 GMT)
Stewart Downing lasted just 25 minutes of Liverpool's 0-0 draw at home to West Ham on Sunday because of illness, manager Brendan Rodgers has revealed.

United strike £150 million training ground deal (Apr 8, 2013 07:42 GMT)
Manchester United have sold the naming rights of their Carrington training ground to Aon for an estimated £150 million.

Redknapp hits 'low' point after draw with Wigan (Apr 8, 2013 07:11 GMT)
Harry Redknapp said he was "very low" after Queens Park Rangers moved a step closer to the Premier League trap door with a 1-1 draw at home to Wigan Athletic.

Benitez: We must maintain momentum (Apr 8, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Rafa Benitez admits the controversy surrounding Paolo Di Canio's appointment as Sunderland boss has relieved him of some pressure in the public eye, although the Spaniard believes football should be the focus of pre-match hype ahead of Sunday's match

Paolo Di Canio slams Sunderland players' fitness (Apr 8, 2013 07:00 GMT)
New Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio has hit-out at the fitness of the squad he inherited from Martin O'Neil.

AVB: Chelsea, City will decide PL fate (Apr 8, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas believes his side's hopes of a place in next season's Champions League rests in the forthcoming games against Chelsea and Manchester City.

Lowton: Stunner has not saved Villa's season (Apr 8, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Modest Matt Lowton is refusing to acknowledge his Goal of the Season contender in Saturday's win at Stoke as the moment that confirmed Aston Villa would win their

Begovic urges Stoke to fight for survival (Apr 8, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Asmir Begovic admits Stoke are in a dogfight to survive in the Premier League and says they now need their famous fighting spirit more than ever.

Tony Pulis confident of Stoke survival (Apr 8, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Tony Pulis has refused to go into the reasons for Stoke fading away in the second half of the season for a second successive year, insisting he remains focused on avoiding the first relegation of his managerial career.

Arsene Wenger hails Tomas Rosicky impact on Arsenal (Apr 8, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger believes he has turned Tomas Rosicky into more of a goal threat by playing him in a central position.

Rosicky: Derby defeat revived season (Apr 8, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Tomas Rosicky feels the North London derby defeat to Tottenham was a turning point in Arsenal's season and believes their improved run since then is no coincidence.

Ferguson: United buoyed by title revenge (Apr 8, 2013 05:59 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson believes Chelsea will be the greatest threat to Manchester United for the Premier League title next season, provided Jose Mourinho returns to his former side.

Man United sells naming rights to training ground (Apr 7, 2013 23:37 GMT)
Manchester United has sold the naming rights to its training ground as part of a sponsorship deal with insurance firm Aon estimated to be worth $230 million.

Wonders never Cisse for tired Toon (Apr 7, 2013 20:47 GMT)
Kristan Heneage watched Newcastle rely on yet another last-gasp goal from Papiss Cisse to ease their relegation fears.

Team of the Week (Apr 7, 2013 20:17 GMT)
Matt Lowton and Loic Remy are in Team of the Week after their stunning goals, but who else is in?

Delaney: Chelsea and the Di Canio circus (Apr 7, 2013 19:53 GMT)
Miguel Delaney was at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea found the right answer to the Paolo Di Canio circus.

Di Canio expects relegation fight to go to wire (Apr 7, 2013 19:07 GMT)
Paolo Di Canio believes Sunderland's fight for survival will go on until the final day of the season.

Martinez: That was our worst performance of season (Apr 7, 2013 18:35 GMT)
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez blasted his players for producing what he felt was their worst performance of the season despite watching Shaun Maloney's last-gasp free-kick salvage a 1-1 draw with QPR.

Pardew delighted with late Newcastle win (Apr 7, 2013 18:25 GMT)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew celebrated another late show from Papiss Cisse by almost losing his shirt and his wallet.

Ghosts of the past threaten to haunt Spurs (Apr 7, 2013 17:54 GMT)
John Brewin saw Spurs rescue a draw against Everton as they bid to avoid past failings.

Liverpool stutter to stalemate with West Ham (Apr 7, 2013 16:52 GMT)
Richard Jolly saw Liverpool, the Premier League's most prolific team in 2013, stutter to a stalemate against West Ham at Anfield.

Chelsea gives Di Canio a loss in debut (Apr 7, 2013 16:20 GMT)
Chelsea condemned Paolo Di Canio to a losing start as manager of relegation-threatened Sunderland, coming from behind to win 2-1 and rise to third in the Premier League on Sunday.

Sigurdsson happy with point against Everton (Apr 7, 2013 16:14 GMT)
Gylfi Sigurdsson was happy for Tottenham to settle for a point against Everton after his late goal secured a 2-2 draw against Everton at White Hart Lane.

Spurs grab point with late goal against Everton (Apr 7, 2013 16:06 GMT)
Gylfi Sigurdsson's late strike prevented Tottenham from slipping to another defeat, but Spurs' reliance on Gareth Bale was laid bare as they had to settle for a 2-2 draw against Everton at White Hart Lane.

Fergie: Chelsea will be United's greatest threat (Apr 7, 2013 15:13 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson believes Chelsea will be the greatest threat to Manchester United for the Premier League title next season, provided Jose Mourinho returns to his former side.

Prem: Blues see off Sunderland, Spurs draw (Apr 7, 2013 15:09 GMT)
Tottenham scored a late equaliser to deny Everton a huge win in the race for Champions League football on Sunday, while Liverpool all but kissed goodbye to their European ambitions after they were held by West Ham.

MatchDay LIVE - Goals, updates and chat (Apr 7, 2013 11:58 GMT)
MatchDay LIVE - April 7

Fergie backs Di Canio appointment at Sunderland (Apr 7, 2013 08:31 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has backed Paolo Di Canio's appointment as Sunderland manager, but has carefully sidestepped the furore surrounding th

Rafa Benitez deflects criticism onto Di Canio (Apr 7, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Rafa Benitez admits the controversy surrounding Paolo Di Canio's appointment as Sunderland boss has relieved him of some pressure in the public eye, although the Spaniard believes football should be the focus of pre-match hype ahead of Sunday's match

Mancini: City must spend to match United (Apr 7, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini claims the defending champions must be prepared to spend big in the summer if they are to compete with Manchester United next season.

Villas-Boas unfazed by Bale absence (Apr 7, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has backed his fringe players to step up in Gareth Bale's absence after the winger was ruled out for two weeks with an ankle injury, with Sunday's match against Everton set to provide an indication of the depth at

Wenger urges Rosicky to stay with Arsenal (Apr 7, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has urged Tomas Rosicky to see out his career with the Gunners after the midfielder scored a brace in Arsenal's 2-1 win over West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.

Jolly: Victory, and vindication, for Wenger (Apr 6, 2013 19:05 GMT)
Richard Jolly saw ten-man Arsenal prove a point as they held on for victory at West Brom.

Martin O'Neill planning management return (Apr 6, 2013 17:25 GMT)
Martin O'Neill has hit back at suggestions that he is a managerial dinosaur and insists he is desperate to get back into the game following his sacking from Sunderland.

Upwardly mobile Saints sink Adkins (Apr 6, 2013 16:57 GMT)
Miguel Delaney watched Reading's relegation all-but confirmed by Nigel Adkins' former charges.

Rosicky's brace puts Arsenal in 4th (Apr 6, 2013 16:19 GMT)
Tomas Rosicky's double earned 10-man Arsenal its sixth win in the past seven Premier League games -- 2-1 at West Brom -- and increased the pressure on Chelsea and Tottenham in the battle for a Champions League spot.

EPL: Lowton's stunner lifts Villa over Stoke (Apr 6, 2013 16:12 GMT)
A world-class strike from Matthew Lowton helped Aston Villa to a much-needed 3-1 win over Stoke, pushing Reading closer to the Premier League trap-door after Nigel Adkins' side lost 2-0 to his former club Southampton.

Prem: Arsenal see off West Brom, Villa beat Stoke (Apr 6, 2013 15:53 GMT)
Ten-man Arsenal held on to record a 2-1 victory at West Brom thanks to two goals from Tomas Rosicky, while Aston Villa moved out of the relegation zone with a 3-1 victory at Stoke City.

MatchDay LIVE - Goals, updates and chat (Apr 6, 2013 12:17 GMT)
MatchDay LIVE - April 6

Ferguson: Phil Jones is "an animal for football" (Apr 6, 2013 11:16 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has heaped praise on Phil Jones and his versatility, labelling him "an animal for football".

Juan Mata targets top four finish with Chelsea (Apr 6, 2013 09:19 GMT)
Juan Mata is certain Chelsea can finish in the Premier League's top four this season claiming the club has learned from mistakes made last season.

Dembele: Spurs can win without Bale (Apr 6, 2013 07:39 GMT)
Mousa Dembele is confident Gareth Bale's ankle injury will not derail Tottenham's hopes of a top four finish in the Premier League.

Clarke: West Brom eager to recruit in summer (Apr 6, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Steve Clarke insists he is set on strengthening his West Bromwich Albion squad despite what could be the club's highest ever Premier League finish.

Vertonghen eager to provide more goals (Apr 6, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen is hoping to emerge as an unlikely goal source in the next couple of games, as the Premier League's Player of the Month for March aims to take his season tally into double figures.

Newcastle's Ben Arfa disqualified from driving (Apr 5, 2013 21:49 GMT)
Newcastle United winger Hatem Ben Arfa has been disqualified from driving after pleading guilty to driving offenses.

Martin O'Neill: I deserved more time (Apr 5, 2013 18:11 GMT)
Martin O'Neill believes he did not deserve to be sacked by Sunderland, and feels he should have been given more time at the club.

Cabaye wants Toon focus on survival (Apr 5, 2013 17:32 GMT)
Yohan Cabaye has urged Newcastle not to let their Europa League campaign hamper their efforts to remain in the Premier League.

David Moyes relishing Everton run-in (Apr 5, 2013 17:12 GMT)
David Moyes has set his Everton side the challenge of going through April unbeaten as they bid to secure a place in Europe.

Southampton's Davis: Sacking Adkins the right call (Apr 5, 2013 16:31 GMT)
Southampton club captain Kelvin Davis has claimed his side were right to sack manager Nigel Adkins and replace him with Mauricio Pochettino.

Tottenham's Bale back training in a fortnight (Apr 5, 2013 16:09 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur have announced that Gareth Bale is expected to return to training within two weeks after he sprained ankle ligaments in Thursday's 2-2 draw with Basel.

Rodgers: Sterling struggling with thigh injury (Apr 5, 2013 14:38 GMT)
Raheem Sterling could miss the bulk of Liverpool's remaining matches this season with a thigh injury, manager Brendan Rodgers has revealed.

Vertonghen and Moyes land monthly gongs (Apr 5, 2013 14:33 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen has been named the Premier League Player of the Month for March after impressing for the third-placed side.

Tevez conviction doesn't bother Mancini (Apr 5, 2013 13:46 GMT)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has professed himself unconcerned by Carlos Tevez's conviction for driving without insurance and while disqualified.

Mancini: Table not a true reflection of City (Apr 5, 2013 13:22 GMT)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini thinks that the gap of 15 points to Premier League leaders Manchester United is not a true reflection of the season.

Monreal: It has been tough adapting to England (Apr 5, 2013 12:43 GMT)
Arsenal defender Nacho Monreal admits he has found it tough adapting to the type of football played in England following his move from Malaga in January.

Redknapp: Win or bust against Wigan (Apr 5, 2013 12:40 GMT)
Harry Redknapp has all but admitted that QPR simply must beat Wigan at home this weekend to stay in the Premier League.

Di Canio 'will get best from players' (Apr 5, 2013 12:18 GMT)
Adam Johnson has said new Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio will demand - and get - the best from his players.

Redknapp sticks up for Di Canio (Apr 5, 2013 12:12 GMT)
Harry Redknapp has backed Paolo Di Canio to succeed at Sunderland, and criticised the furore over his political beliefs.

Lambert: Villa are an easy target for referees (Apr 5, 2013 11:28 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert believes referees are showing too many yellow cards to his young players, saying they are an "easy target" for officials.

Rodgers hopes to emulate Anfield greats (Apr 5, 2013 10:57 GMT)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has set himself the "huge challenge" of emulating predecessors Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley by beginning a new era of greatness at Anfield.

Stoke's Pulis defends Crouch over lack of goals (Apr 5, 2013 10:50 GMT)
Tony Pulis has defended Peter Crouch over his lack of impact this season ahead of Stoke City's crucial relegation encounter with Aston Villa at the Britannia Stadium.

Everton hopes Mirallas is fit to face Tottenham (Apr 5, 2013 08:51 GMT)
Kevin Mirallas faces a fight to recover from a groin problem in time for Everton's Premier League trip to Tottenham on Sunday.

Ferguson hails versatile Phil Jones (Apr 5, 2013 08:33 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has described Phil Jones as "an animal for football" who is so versatile he could play as a striker.

Bould: Bayern win gave us confidence (Apr 5, 2013 08:18 GMT)
Arsenal have drawn strength from their 2-0 win over Bayern Munich in their chase to finish in the top four, according to assistant coach Steve Bould.

Spurs wait on news of Gareth Bale injury news (Apr 5, 2013 08:15 GMT)
Gareth Bale's team-mates are anxiously awaiting Friday's scan on the Wales international's damaged ankle, but they retain hope that Tottenham's star man will make a swift recovery.

Wright-Phillips out for rest of season (Apr 5, 2013 08:13 GMT)
Queens Park Rangers winger Shaun Wright-Phillips will not play again this season after undergoing an operation on his injured ankle.

West Brom open contract talks with trio (Apr 5, 2013 07:00 GMT)
West Bromwich Albion head coach Steve Clarke says Peter Odemwingie still remains part of his plans, despite the striker's recent Twitter outburst at the club.

Fergie 'never close to sack' - Edwards (Apr 5, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Former Manchester United chairman Martin Edwards has insisted he never came close to sacking Sir Alex Ferguson, as he has moved to shatter the myth that the Scot was on the brink of being sacked ahead of an FA Cup third round tie against Nottingham F

Premier League Spotlight: Sunderland roll the relegation dice (Apr 5, 2013 07:00 GMT)
In this week's Premier League Spotlight, James Dall weighs up Sunderland's Paolo Di Canio gamble amid the congestion at the wrong end of the table.

QPR owner happy to keep Redknapp (Apr 4, 2013 18:47 GMT)
Queens Park Rangers owner Tony Fernandes says he has no intention of dismissing Harry Redknapp regardless of whether the club is relegated.

Clarke: Let's talk about football, not Twitter (Apr 4, 2013 15:35 GMT)
West Bromwich Albion manager Steve Clarke has said he does not want the ongoing Peter Odemwinge Twitter controversy to overshadow the club's season.

Di Canio vows to listen to players (Apr 4, 2013 15:20 GMT)
Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio says he does not plan to run the club as a dictatorship.

Wilshere and Walcott could return in a week (Apr 4, 2013 12:41 GMT)
Arsenal have been given an injury boost with the news that Jack Wilshere and Theo Walcott could be back in the running for the game with Norwich on April 13.

Rooney, Rafael back in United training (Apr 4, 2013 11:55 GMT)
Wayne Rooney and Rafael da Silva are set to be fit for Monday's Manchester derby after returning to training.

Liverpool's Henderson targets better goal return (Apr 4, 2013 11:11 GMT)
Jordan Henderson is putting in extra work on the training ground in an attempt to improve his Liverpool goal tally.

Wenger: Walcott deal not to blame for form (Apr 4, 2013 09:22 GMT)
Arsenal striker Theo Walcott will rediscover his scoring touch, after going two months without a goal, according to his manager Arsene Wenger.

De Gea: United must finish the job (Apr 4, 2013 08:33 GMT)
David de Gea has urged Manchester United to finish the job and clinch the Premier League title as quickly as possible - starting with a win over Manchester City in Monday's derby.

Premier League urged to cut away ticket costs (Apr 4, 2013 08:21 GMT)
A supporters' organisation has called on Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore to consider a range of proposals intended to cut the cost of top-flight match tickets.

Ferguson: RVP doesn't need a rest (Apr 4, 2013 07:10 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has denied that Manchester United striker Robin van Persie is tired and needs to be rested as his goal drought goes on.

Kompany: City must reclaim Manchester (Apr 4, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany believes Manchester United's stranglehold of the Premier League will not detract from the significance of next week's derby at Old Trafford.

Villas-Boas: Adebayor 'doing a good job' (Apr 4, 2013 05:56 GMT)
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has leapt to the defence of out-of-form striker Emmanuel Adebayor and insisted his lack of goals will not threaten his side's aims on two fronts in the final month of the season.

Parker would prefer trophy to top-four spot (Apr 3, 2013 23:42 GMT)
Tottenham midfielder Scott Parker admitted he would take more personal satisfaction from winning the Europa League than finishing in the top four of the Premier League this season.

Sidwell's red card appeal rejected by FA (Apr 3, 2013 16:18 GMT)
Steve Sidwell has had his appeal over the red card he picked up in Monday's 3-2 Premier League victory over Queens Park Rangers rejected, the club has announced.

Di Canio: I am not a fascist (Apr 3, 2013 15:50 GMT)
Paolo Di Canio has categorically denied that he supports the ideology of fascism for the first time since being appointed Sunderland manager on Sunday.

TV comic cautioned for joining Man City warm-up (Apr 3, 2013 15:42 GMT)
A TV comedian has escaped prosecution after he attempted to warm up with Manchester City players prior to the Premier League champions' defeat at Everton last month.

Benitez: I will stay at a top side after Chelsea (Apr 3, 2013 14:34 GMT)
Rafa Benitez has said that his prerogative is to manage a "top side" when he eventually leaves Chelsea, and that it may not be English.

Spurs striker Defoe ruled out for three games (Apr 3, 2013 13:46 GMT)
Jermain Defoe looks set miss Tottenham's next three games after his latest injury blow, but manager Andre Villas-Boas has insisted the club still have the firepower to end the season on a high.

Agbonlahor on verge of Villa record (Apr 3, 2013 13:34 GMT)
Gabby Agbonlahor is on course to become Aston Villa's record Premier League marksman as he aims to fire the goals to propel his hometown club to safety.

Stoke boss Pulis has sights on 40 points (Apr 3, 2013 12:59 GMT)
Tony Pulis feels Stoke City still require six points to be certain of avoiding relegation from the Premier League.

Howard: Everton playing well under pressure (Apr 3, 2013 12:55 GMT)
Tim Howard believes Everton's players are thriving on the pressure of chasing Champions League football.

Court orders Tevez to 250 hours community service (Apr 3, 2013 09:35 GMT)
Carlos Tevez has been sentenced to 250 hours community service, fined £1,000 and handed a fresh six-month driving ban after pleading guilty to motoring offences.

Carragher: Liverpool are relying on others (Apr 3, 2013 09:22 GMT)
Jamie Carragher has acknowledged that Liverpool need favours from other teams if they are to qualify for Europe.

Powell: Hiring Di Canio a 'bold' move (Apr 3, 2013 09:09 GMT)
Charlton Athletic boss Chris Powell believes Sunderland have made "a bold move" in appointing Paolo Di Canio as their new manager.

Mike Dean to referee Manchester derby (Apr 3, 2013 07:39 GMT)
Mike Dean has been named as the referee that will oversee Monday's Manchester derby which could see United open up an 18-point lead at the top over rivals City.

Zabaleta: Problems make Carlos Tevez stronger (Apr 3, 2013 07:03 GMT)
Pablo Zabaleta has revealed how Carlos Tevez's off-field problems on spur him onto better things on the pitch as Manchester City prepare for the derby with rivals United.

Ba: Trophies more important than top four (Apr 3, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Demba Ba admits he feels success in the FA Cup and Europa League is more important than finishing in the top four for Chelsea, insisting he wants to be remembered as a trophy winner.

Walcott sets sights on Arsenal silverware (Apr 2, 2013 16:39 GMT)
Theo Walcott has underlined his determination to win a trophy with Arsenal after racking up 250 appearances with the club.

Zidane and Figo to face Man Utd in charity match (Apr 2, 2013 16:37 GMT)
Zinedine Zidane and Luis Figo are the two star names in a Real Madrid veterans side to play Manchester United in a charity match in June.

Sunderland sponsors still committed (Apr 2, 2013 15:52 GMT)
The Nelson Mandela Foundation has insisted its relationship with Sunderland will not change in the wake of the appointment of Paolo Di Canio as manager.

Cech: Our season has not been great (Apr 2, 2013 15:31 GMT)
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has contradicted manager Rafa Benitez by conceding that his side are "not having such a fantastic season".

Liverpool set for friendly against Melbourne in July (Apr 2, 2013 15:18 GMT)
Liverpool will play a friendly against Melbourne Victory this summer as part of their first-ever visit to Australia.

PSG play down Wenger link (Apr 2, 2013 13:09 GMT)
Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has dismissed talk that the Ligue 1 leaders will approach Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger this summer.

Richards praises Zabaleta form (Apr 2, 2013 13:02 GMT)
Micah Richards believes his replacement at right-back, Pablo Zabaleta, has been Manchester City's outstanding player this season  but argues he would have been just as effective if he had stayed fit.

Di Canio: Benitez and I are not the same (Apr 2, 2013 11:37 GMT)
New Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio has dismissed comparisons with Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez ahead of the pair's meeting at Stamford Bridge this weekend.

Di Canio: Discipline key to success (Apr 2, 2013 10:46 GMT)
Paolo Di Canio has said during his first Sunderland press conference that players must be shown authority and worked hard in order for them to achieve their potential.

Zidane: Bale player of the year (Apr 2, 2013 09:39 GMT)
Zinedine Zidane says of all the players this season he has been most impressed by the "unique" talent of Gareth Bale.

Guzan confident Villa can avoid drop (Apr 2, 2013 09:33 GMT)
Brad Guzan says Aston Villa have to improve following the Easter weekend twist that has left them back in the Premier League's bottom three.

Di Canio refuses to talk politics (Apr 2, 2013 08:08 GMT)

New Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio insists he is not fazed by the recent criticism of his political beliefs and is sure he will be a success at the Stadium of Light.

Gareth Bale talks up Tottenham unity (Apr 2, 2013 07:30 GMT)
Gareth Bale is hopeful that the "great team spirit" at Tottenham Hotspur will help to ensure they clinch Champions League qualification.

Samba tells QPR fans to 'get over it' (Apr 2, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Queens Park Rangers defender Christopher Samba has told the club's fans that his salary has "nothing to do with any of you" in the wake of his side's 3-2 defeat at Fulham on Monday night.

Ferguson blasts United players after FA Cup loss (Apr 2, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has criticised his players for not reaching 'the standard' expected of Red Devils players in their 1-0 loss to Chelsea in the FA Cup quarter-final replay.

Durham miners oppose Di Canio role (Apr 2, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Sunderland continue to reel from the fallout of their controversial decision to sign Paulo Di Canio as the club's new manager.

Redknapp: Defence an 'absolute disaster' (Apr 2, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp has launched a stinging attack on his side's defending as his Premier League relegation battlers slipped to a 3-2 defeat against Fulham at Craven Cottage.

Nasri: Kroenke sold me for 'the money' (Apr 2, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Samir Nasri has accused Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke of selling him to Manchester City because he 'wanted the money', in comments that are likely to further strain his already fraught relationship with his former employers.

Gerrard blames inconsistency (Apr 1, 2013 22:00 GMT)
Steven Gerrard has rued the inconsistency that he believes has cost Liverpool a place in the top four and claims they are paying the price for a few poor performances which have stopped them mounting a challenge for a Champions League place.

Di Canio: We must work hard to avoid relegation (Apr 1, 2013 17:42 GMT)
Paolo Di Canio has promised to work '26 hours a day' in a bid to maintain Sunderland's Premier League status.

Sunderland manager Di Canio hits out at media (Apr 1, 2013 15:24 GMT)
Paolo Di Canio has issued a statement via the official Sunderland website to insist that any suggestion he is racist is "absolutely stupid".

Clarke: Odemwingie still has a role to play (Apr 1, 2013 14:45 GMT)
West Bromwich Albion head coach Steve Clarke says Peter Odemwingie still remains part of his plans, despite the striker's recent Twitter outburst at the club.

Paolo Di Canio told to clarify his fascist beliefs (Apr 1, 2013 13:47 GMT)
Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio must explain his past admission to being a fascist, according to Football Against Racism in Europe (FARE) director Piara Powar.

Pardew: We won't change our approach to Europe (Apr 1, 2013 13:05 GMT)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has said he will not change his approach to the Europa League despite seeing the Magpies slip closer to the Premier League relegation zone.

Manager Profile: Paolo Di Canio (Apr 1, 2013 12:33 GMT)
Michael Wade profiles the explosive Italian who impressed with Reading.

Howard, Jagielka committed to cause (Apr 1, 2013 12:24 GMT)
Tim Howard and Phil Jagielka have vowed to put personal pain behind them to aid Everton's push for a Champions League place.

Fergie: Rooney out through injury (Apr 1, 2013 11:54 GMT)
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney picked up a groin injury while on international duty with England last week but is expected to be fit for the derby with Manchester City next Monday, according to manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

Short change at Sunderland (Apr 1, 2013 11:46 GMT)
This week, The Fifth Official gets giddy at the prospect of Paolo and pens an ode to Adkins.

Premier Showdown - Mar 30 - Apr 1 (Apr 1, 2013 11:00 GMT)
Take on Dale Johnson and Tommy Smyth in our predictions game.

Carragher: Striker Suarez is one of the greats (Apr 1, 2013 09:36 GMT)
Jamie Carragher has said Luis Suarez is a rival to Steven Gerrard for the accolade of being the finest footballer he has played alongside.

Boyce backing Kone form to inspire Wigan to safety (Apr 1, 2013 09:12 GMT)
Emmerson Boyce feels his Wigan Athletic team-mate Arouna Kone is giving the club a much-needed cutting edge in their battle to stay up.

Rodgers: Suarez, Gerrard staying with Liverpool (Apr 1, 2013 09:00 GMT)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says he is more focused on adding more quality to his squad than worrying about speculation linking Luis Suarez with a move away from the club.

Allardyce backs Carroll for England (Apr 1, 2013 07:00 GMT)
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce believes Andy Carroll's double against West Brom on Saturday has put the 24-year-old in contention for a return to the England national team.

Kompany urges City to finish strong (Apr 1, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Vincent Kompany has urged Manchester City to finish the season with a flourish to set them up to regain the title next year.

AVB: Top-four as important as Europa (Apr 1, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas insists the club's push for a top-four finish in the Premier League will not jeopardise this season's Europa League campaign.

Mancini: I wanted to punch Nasri (Apr 1, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Roberto Mancini joked he wanted to punch Samir Nasri following Manchester City's 4-0 win over Newcastle on Saturday after the Frenchman emerged from a slump in form to star for his side.

Fergie: Chelsea have had an easy Cup run (Apr 1, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson taunted Chelsea ahead of Monday's FA Cup quarter-final replay, claiming the Blues have had an easy run to the semi-finals of the competition in recent years.

Oliver Giroud: Arsenal firing for top-three (Apr 1, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Olivier Giroud believes Arsenal can snare third spot in the Premier League if they continue their resurgence in the final eight games of the season.

Redknapp: Fulham fans should praise Zamora (Apr 1, 2013 07:00 GMT)
QPR manager Harry Redknapp has urged Fulham fans to appreciate Bobby Zamora's time at Craven Cottage when the Rangers striker returns to his former club on Monday night.

Benitez: Utd strikers the difference (Apr 1, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea interim boss Rafael Benitez has hailed Manchester United's strikers as the reason the Red Devils are on course to claim the club's 20th league title.

Manager profile: Martin O'Neill (Apr 1, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Popular and successful, Martin O'Neill has landed at Sunderland, as Jon Carter finds out.


English Championship
Blackburn made to pay Berg £2.25m (Apr 29, 2013 11:37 GMT)
Blackburn Rovers have been ordered to pay £2.25 million in compensation to a manager who won just one game and lasted only 57 days at Ewood Park.

Birmingham owner Yeung denies laundering charges (Apr 29, 2013 08:40 GMT)
Birmingham owner Carson Yeung pleaded not guilty to charges of laundering more than HK$720 million said to have happened between 2001 and 2007.

Wolves on the cusp of catastrophe (Apr 29, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Wolves need a miracle to avoid relegation and an unwanted milestone in the club's history, writes David Instone.

Police investigate Wolves pitch invasion (Apr 28, 2013 13:50 GMT)
Police are investigating the pitch invasion that followed Wolves' 2-1 home defeat to Burnley on Saturday - a result that leaves the Molineux club on the brink of back-to-back relegations.

Championship: Hull City fail to seal promotion (Apr 27, 2013 16:51 GMT)
Hull failed to seal automatic promotion to the Premier League after they were beaten 2-0 by Barnsley.

Elmohamady wants promotion wrapped up (Apr 24, 2013 11:54 GMT)
Ahmed Elmohamady has cited former Sunderland boss Steve Bruce as the man behind his impressive form while on loan at Hull City this season.

Former Brighton captain Tony Grealish dies (Apr 23, 2013 18:42 GMT)
Brighton have confirmed the death of former captain and ex-Republic of Ireland international Tony Grealish.

USA international Holden itching for playing time (Apr 21, 2013 10:00 GMT)
Stuart Holden has returned to Bolton after his loan spell at Sheffield Wednesday and has set his sights on helping Wanderers return to the Premier League.

Blackburn likely to lose Henning Berg pay dispute (Apr 17, 2013 08:37 GMT)
Blackburn Rovers' modus operandi was labelled "utterly unforgivable" by a High Court judge after it emerged they attempted to stop the payment of £2.2 million in unpaid wages to former manager Henning Berg.

Mackay: Promotion a just reward for Cardiff (Apr 17, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Cardiff manager Malky Mackay has thanked the club's faithful supporters after his side ended a 51-year wait for promotion to the top flight in a 0-0 draw with Charlton on Tuesday.

Championship: Cardiff secure promotion (Apr 16, 2013 21:40 GMT)

Mowbray: I won't walk away from Boro challenge (Apr 15, 2013 18:12 GMT)
Middlesbrough manager Tony Mowbray has no plans to walk away from the club, despite their poor form ruling out a Premier League return for another season.

Champ: Cardiff, Hull strengthen position at top (Apr 13, 2013 17:08 GMT)
Cardiff moved to the brink of promotion to the Premier League with a comfortable 3-0 victory over 10-man Nottingham Forest.

Championship: Cardiff secure title, Wolves slip up (Apr 13, 2013 14:17 GMT)
Cardiff sealed the Championship title despite David Edgar's injury-time header snatching a vital point for struggling Burnley in a 1-1 draw.

Brian McDermott appointed Leeds manager (Apr 12, 2013 14:41 GMT)
Leeds United have appointed Brian McDermott as their new manager on a three-year contract.

McDermott set for Leeds (Apr 11, 2013 10:38 GMT)
Leeds United are set to name Brian McDermott as their new manager a month after he was sacked by Premier League side Reading.

Police call for calm from fans in Yorkshire derby (Apr 10, 2013 13:23 GMT)
West Yorkshire Police have warned supporters against a repeat of the ugly scenes which marred October's match between Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds United.

Blackburn boss perplexed by India summoning (Apr 9, 2013 16:18 GMT)
Blackburn caretaker-manager Gary Bowyer is understood to be surprised that he was summoned to India by the club's owners, Venky's, at a time when Rovers have to concentrate on avoiding a second successive relegation.

Champ'ship: Blackburn into drop zone, Cardiff held (Apr 6, 2013 16:54 GMT)
Blackburn Rovers slipped into the Championship relegation zone with a 3-2 defeat away to fellow strugglers Sheffield Wednesday.

Brighton fans document homophobic abuse (Apr 3, 2013 18:19 GMT)
The Brighton and Hove Albion Supporters' Club (BHASC) has claimed fans of the Championship side have been subject to homophobic taunts from 72% of the teams they have faced this season.

Rovers keepers Robinson, Kean out for season (Apr 3, 2013 14:58 GMT)
Blackburn have announced that goalkeeper Paul Robinson will be unavailable for the next six months as a result of a blood clot in his lung.

Warnock: Hughes can destroy another of my teams (Apr 3, 2013 11:46 GMT)
Neil Warnock has taken a swipe at Mark Hughes, suggesting he should replace him at Leeds United and "destroy another team of mine''.

Championship: Watford topple Hull, Brighton held (Apr 2, 2013 21:10 GMT)
Hull saw their hold on the second automatic promotion spot in the Championship cut to one point as nearest challengers Watford ran out 1-0 winners at the KC Stadium.

Warnock on the lookout for another job (Apr 2, 2013 12:35 GMT)
Neil Warnock has said that the Leeds United job will not be his last in football.

Warnock leaves Leeds (Apr 1, 2013 20:06 GMT)
Neil Warnock has left Leeds United with six games to go, after the manager claimed he was not going to stay in the Championship next season.

Wolves' Saunders hit by Ebanks-Blake injury (Apr 1, 2013 17:46 GMT)
Wolves won a third game in a row, 3-2 against Birmingham to climb out of the bottom three and ease their chances of back-to-back relegations.

Champ: Wolves win, Cardiff go clear (Apr 1, 2013 15:17 GMT)
Wolves won a third game in a row, 3-2 against Birmingham to climb out of the bottom three and ease their chances of back-to-back relegations.


English League One
Supporters' Trust completes Portsmouth takeover (Apr 20, 2013 07:00 GMT)
The Pompey Supporters' Trust (PST) has taken full control of Portsmouth, moving the League One side out of administration for the first time in 14 months.

Wilson leaves Sheffield United (Apr 11, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Sheffield United have parted ways with manager Danny Wilson just five matches out from the completion of the League One season, the club confirmed on Wednesday.

Pompey fan takeover nears after ground boost (Apr 10, 2013 15:15 GMT)
Pompey Supporters' Trust has been given the go-ahead to complete its takeover of League One club Portsmouth.

Coventry appeal ten-point deduction (Apr 4, 2013 16:41 GMT)
Coventry have launched an appeal against their ten-point deduction by the Football League for entering administration.


English Conference
Kidderminster fan stabbed in coach attack (Apr 2, 2013 07:00 GMT)
A Kidderminster fan has been stabbed and another taken to hospital after a fight erupted following the club's 2-1 victory over Luton Town according to

English FA Cup
Maynor Figueroa set to miss FA Cup final (Apr 27, 2013 17:14 GMT)
Wigan boss Roberto Martinez expects defender Maynor Figueroa to miss the FA Cup final against Manchester City after he sustained a groin injury against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.

Alcaraz 'touch and go' for FA Cup final (Apr 25, 2013 07:00 GMT)
It is "touch and go" if Wigan defender Antolin Alcaraz will recover in time for the FA Cup final, according to his manager Roberto Martinez.

Three arrests over Cup violence (Apr 22, 2013 08:51 GMT)
Three men have been arrested in connection with the fighting that broke out during the FA Cup semi-final between Millwall and Wigan at Wem

Man arrested over FA Cup semi-final violence (Apr 19, 2013 07:05 GMT)
Officers from the Metropolitan Police's Operation Arrowtip, which investigates football-related crime, have released images of 10 people suspected of being involved in violence at Wembley last Saturday.

FA defends Cup final kick-off time (Apr 17, 2013 17:12 GMT)
The Football Association has defended its decision to kick off this season's FA Cup final at 5.15pm BST.

Luiz accepts Aguero's apology for tackle (Apr 17, 2013 12:51 GMT)
Chelsea defender David Luiz has accepted Sergio Aguero's apology following the Argentinian's two-footed challenge in Sunday's FA Cup semifinal at Wembley.

Marriner named as FA Cup final referee (Apr 17, 2013 11:34 GMT)
The Football Association has confirmed that Andre Marriner will referee the FA Cup final between Manchester City and Wigan.

David Luiz accepts Aguero apology (Apr 17, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has used social media to announce he has contacted David Luiz to apologise for his reckless challenge on the Chelsea defender.

Platt expected no Aguero charge (Apr 16, 2013 13:03 GMT)
Manchester City have said they expected that Sergio Aguero would escape an FA charge and a ban for his reckless lunge at David Luiz in Sunday's FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea.

Virgin Trains statement on FA Cup final (Apr 16, 2013 12:46 GMT)
Virgin Trains statement on FA Cup final

Late kick-off for FA Cup final (Apr 16, 2013 11:12 GMT)
The FA Cup final will kick off at 5.15pm BST for a second successive season, the Football Association has confirmed.

Pair charged for Wembley violence (Apr 16, 2013 08:27 GMT)
Two men have been charged for their role in the violent clashes that marred the FA Cup semi-final between Millwall and Wigan Athletic at Wembley on Saturday.

Zabaleta wants to win Cup for injured dad (Apr 16, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta has said he wants to win the FA Cup for his father, who is continuing his reovery after suffering serious injuries in a car crash two years ago.

Aguero: FA Cup good enough for City (Apr 16, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Sergio Aguero insists FA Cup glory will suffice for Manchester City this season, but has urged his team-mates to set higher standards in the future.

Millwall working with FA on violence investigation (Apr 15, 2013 19:09 GMT)
Millwall chief executive Andy Ambler has met with the Football Association in a bid to ensure the violence that marred Saturday's FA Cup semi-final defeat does not happen again.

Aguero to face no action for challenge on Luiz (Apr 15, 2013 14:38 GMT)
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero will face no further action for a challenge on David Luiz in Sunday's FA Cup semi-final.

Zabaleta hopes father can make FA Cup final (Apr 15, 2013 08:32 GMT)
Pablo Zabaleta hopes his ill father will be able to travel from Argentina to Wembley to watch Manchester City play against Wigan in next month's FA Cup final.

Cherished Mancini closes on Cup glory (Apr 14, 2013 18:51 GMT)
John Brewin saw much-loved Mancini see off much-maligned Benitez as Man City reached the FA Cup final.

Millwall threaten life bans after FA Cup violence (Apr 14, 2013 09:10 GMT)
Millwall have insisted anyone found guilty of violent behaviour during the club's FA Cup semi-final defeat to Wigan at Wembley will be banned for life.

Benitez: Chelsea should have been given penalty (Apr 14, 2013 07:59 GMT)
Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez has insisted his side should have been awarded a penalty in the dying minutes of their 2-1 FA Cup semi-final defeat to Manchester City at Wembley.

Boot Room: Chelsea vs. Man City (Apr 14, 2013 07:00 GMT)
The Boot Room

Wigan make history, Millwall headlines (Apr 13, 2013 21:29 GMT)
Miguel Delaney watched Wigan produce the beautiful side of the game, and Millwall the ugly, at Wembley.

Millwall fans arrested as crowd violence erupts (Apr 13, 2013 19:16 GMT)
Millwall's 2-0 FA Cup semi-final loss to Wigan was marred by a group of their own supporters who were involved in a fight among themselves while the game was still in play.

Boyce in dreamland after Wigan FA Cup win (Apr 13, 2013 18:43 GMT)
Wigan captain Emmerson Boyce described his side's FA Cup semi-final victory over Millwall as a "dream come true'' after they won 2-0 at Wembley.

Toure invokes memory of 2011 Cup triumph (Apr 13, 2013 09:47 GMT)
Yaya Toure believes Manchester City's Wembley date with Chelsea is similar to their 2011 FA Cup semi-final against Manchester United and called upon his team-mates to produce a similar performance.

Aguero targets third Chelsea win (Apr 13, 2013 09:00 GMT)
Sergio Aguero is aiming for a hat-trick of wins against Chelsea when Manchester City take on Rafa Benitez's team in Sunday's FA Cup semi-final.

Benitez plans mistake-free FA Cup (Apr 13, 2013 07:13 GMT)
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez has revealed his grand plan to defeat Manchester City in the clubs' semi-final of the FA Cup on Sunday.

City hope for Silva fitness (Apr 12, 2013 11:01 GMT)
Manchester City will give David Silva as long as possible to prove his fitness for their FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea.

Jackett praises former charge Martinez (Apr 11, 2013 13:58 GMT)
Millwall manager Kenny Jackett says that he could always tell Wigan boss Roberto Martinez would turn out to be a top coach as the pair prepare to meet in Saturday's FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.

Martinez defends lack of semi ticket sales (Apr 11, 2013 11:53 GMT)
Roberto Martinez has defended Wigan's failure to sell all of their tickets for Saturday's FA Cup semi-final against Millwall.

Boyce: Wigan not thinking of Europe yet (Apr 11, 2013 07:13 GMT)
Wigan defender Emmerson Boyce said the dream of playing in Europe next season has been banished from the players mind as the club attempts to reach the FA Cup final.

Gareth Barry: Chelsea clash 'biggest' game (Apr 11, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry has admitted Sunday's FA Cup semi-final match against Chelsea feels more like the final than just a shot at the showpiece event.

Jolly: FA Cup provides respite for Wigan (Apr 11, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Wigan's FA Cup trip to Wembley provides a much needed distraction from their Premier League woes, Richard Jolly writes.

Wigan send back 10,000 FA Cup semi tickets (Apr 10, 2013 17:30 GMT)
Wigan Athletic look set to be outnumbered by Millwall supporters at Saturday's FA Cup semi-final, after Latics officials handed back more than 10,000 tickets from their allocation for the game at Wembley.

Silva in contention for return against Chelsea (Apr 10, 2013 07:06 GMT)
David Silva is hoping to recover from a hamstring injury in time to play in Manchester City's FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea on Sunday.

Whelan: Give Thatcher minute's silence (Apr 9, 2013 20:12 GMT)
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has called for a minute's silence ahead of Saturday's FA Cup semi-final against Millwall to mark the death of former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.

Evra: FA Cup exit a massive disappointment (Apr 2, 2013 12:44 GMT)
Patrice Evra was left frustrated as Manchester United's Double hopes ended with their FA Cup defeat at Chelsea and said he had expected to win at Stamford Bridge.

Rafa: Cup win extends 'great season' (Apr 2, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez claimed he is overseeing a 'great season' at Stamford Bridge following his side's FA Cup quarter-final replay victory against Manchester United on Monday.

Boot Room: Chelsea vs. Manchester United (Apr 1, 2013 19:55 GMT)
The Boot Room

Blues through as United fail to fire (Apr 1, 2013 16:35 GMT)
Miguel Delaney sees Chelsea move into the semi-finals of the FA Cup against a lacklustre Man United.

Injured Cahill, Cole face two weeks out (Apr 1, 2013 14:27 GMT)
Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez has confirmed he will be without both Gary Cahill and Ashley Cole through injury for crucial upcoming games.

Ferguson accepts Man Utd lacked goal threat (Apr 1, 2013 14:17 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson accepted Manchester United failed to provide a significant goal threat as they went down to a 1-0 defeat in their FA Cup quarter-final replay at Chelsea.


England
Ashley Young (ankle) finished for EPL season (Apr 19, 2013 14:20 GMT)

Ferguson confident Rooney won't go to PSG (Apr 19, 2013 13:33 GMT)
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson does not anticipate losing Wayne Rooney to Paris St Germain this summer.

Ehiogu joins England Under-20 coaching staff (Apr 18, 2013 21:37 GMT)
Former England international defender Ugo Ehiogu has joined Peter Taylor's England Under-20 coaching staff for this summer's Under-20 World Cup in Turkey.

Hodgson: England caught off-guard by friendlies (Apr 11, 2013 17:04 GMT)
Roy Hodgson revealed England were caught unawares by Chelsea and Manchester City's decision to schedule two May friendlies in the United States, just days before the national team play their summer fixtures.

Charlton: England silverware unlikely in the future (Apr 10, 2013 14:16 GMT)
Sir Bobby Charlton is concerned at England's chances of success on the international stage, claiming too many foreign players in the Premier League are hindering the national side's hopes.