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English National Team
Thomas Vermaelen eager to face England (May 30, 2012 09:22 GMT)
Thomas Vermaelen is hoping a groin injury does not rule him out of Belgium's friendly with England on Saturday.

Bent keeping the faith despite England blow (May 30, 2012 08:29 GMT)
Aston Villa striker Darren Bent insists he remains upbeat despite being left out of Roy Hodgson's England squad for the forthcoming European Championship.

Hazard warning for the transfer window (May 29, 2012 09:13 GMT)
Editor's angle: John Brewin celebrates the end of the Hazard saga, considers Euro 2012 concerns and the loss of Gareth Barry.

Sagna backs Ox to star for England at Euros (May 29, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Bacary Sagna believes Arsenal team-mate Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain can be the "joker in the pack" for England at this summer's Euro 2012 tournament.

Barry ruled out of Euro 2012, Jagielka in (May 28, 2012 14:35 GMT)
Gareth Barry has been ruled out of Euro 2012 with an abdominal injury. Phil Jagielka has been called up as his replacement.

Glen Johnson and Danny Welbeck fit for Euros (May 28, 2012 10:38 GMT)
England boss Roy Hodgson has eased fears over the fitness of Glen Johnson and Danny Welbeck.

Sol: Fans could return in coffins (May 28, 2012 07:16 GMT)
Former international Sol Campbell has warned England fans not to travel to Euro 2012 because of the threat of racism and violence.

Hodgson drops Euros starting XI hint (May 27, 2012 18:35 GMT)
England manager Roy Hodgson has hinted that the team he picks for Saturday's friendly against Belgium could be the same as for the Euro 2012 opener against France.

England's Barry set for crucial hamstring scan (May 27, 2012 16:06 GMT)
Gareth Barry will undergo a scan on his injured hamstring on Monday, after which England manager Roy Hodgson will decide whether to include him in his final England squad for the European Championship.

Barry injury only concern for satisfied Hodgson (May 26, 2012 21:25 GMT)
Roy Hodgson hailed a "marvellous start" to his time as England manager after beating Norway on Saturday, although he was left concerned by an injury to Gareth Barry that could rule him out of the European Championships.

Off the Ball: Montpellier's owner loses bet, given orange mohawk (May 26, 2012 11:16 GMT)
Off The Ball: Montpellier's 65-year-old owner sports an orange mohawk and 'JT' is code for an ugly girl.

Gerrard thrilled to lead England to Euros (May 26, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Steven Gerrard feared he may never lead his country again, but says he is relishing the opportunity to captain England at this summer's Euro 2012 tournament.

Carroll and Green to face Norway - Hodgson (May 25, 2012 15:54 GMT)
England manager Roy Hodgson has announced that Robert Green, Steven Gerrard and Andy Carroll will s

Olsen: Hodgson is a revolutionary (May 25, 2012 14:42 GMT)
Norway coach Egil Olsen has hailed Roy Hodgson as one of football's innovators as he prepares to do battle against England in an international friendly on Saturday night.

Rosicky: Ox can be the difference for England (May 25, 2012 11:55 GMT)
Arsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky reckons team-mate Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will justify England manager Roy Hodgson's faith in him at Euro 2012.

Chamberlain's family to stay away from Euros (May 25, 2012 07:20 GMT)
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's family will not travel to this summer's European Championship due to fears of racist abuse.

Goal-line technology to be tested at Wembley (May 24, 2012 14:27 GMT)
FIFA has announced goal-line technology is to be tested at England's friendly against Belgium at Wembley on June 2.

Lescott: Squad have no problem with Terry (May 24, 2012 14:11 GMT)
Joleon Lescott insists there is no problem with John Terry being involved in the England setup for Euro 2012, and the Manchester City defender said on Thursday that the situation was dealt with months ago.

England's Johnson an injury doubt (May 24, 2012 10:59 GMT)
England right-back Glen Johnson remains a fitness concern ahead of this weekend's Euro 2012 warm-up match against Norway after he failed to complete Thursday morning's training session.

Keane: Bored Rooney must keep focus at Euros (May 24, 2012 09:56 GMT)
Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane believes England manager Roy Hodgson will have his hands full keeping Wayne Rooney's temperament under control at this summer's European Championship.

Parker trains as he looks to prove fitness (May 23, 2012 20:22 GMT)
Scott Parker has taken the first steps to ending lingering doubts his fitness for the European Championships by training with England on Wednesday.

Ronaldo 'expects big things of England' (May 23, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Real Madrid and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo "expects big things for England" at Euro 2012 this summer.

Rooney rejects chance to rest before Euro 2012 (May 20, 2012 10:08 GMT)
Roy Hodgson has revealed Wayne Rooney spurned the chance to rest ahead of Euro 2012, with the striker "adamant" he wanted to play a part in England's warm-up match with Belgium.

Hodgson not writing off Chelsea in UCL final (May 18, 2012 19:37 GMT)
New England manager Roy Hodgson believes that it would be foolish to write Chelsea off ahead of the Champions League final in Munich.

Beckham: England will shine with pressure off (May 18, 2012 13:59 GMT)
David Beckham feels that the low level of public expectation will work in England's favour at Euro 2012.

Hodgson reveals Parker may miss Euros (May 17, 2012 07:09 GMT)
England manager Roy Hodgson has revealed Scott Parker could miss out on Euro 2012.

Venables questions Hodgson's England squad (May 17, 2012 07:03 GMT)
Terry Venables has claimed Roy Hodgson has made some bold calls in his England squad, but he feels it looks "naked" without Rio Ferdinand.

Rio Ferdinand speaks of Euro disappointment (May 16, 2012 20:04 GMT)
Rio Ferdinand says it would be an "understatement of the highest order" to say he was gutted to miss out on England's squad for the forthcoming European Championships.

Hodgson: Rio omission a footballing decision (May 16, 2012 14:27 GMT)
England boss Roy Hodgson has insisted he omitted Rio Ferdinand from his Euro 2012 squad for footballing reasons, and not because his presence alongside John Terry could have created an unwanted distraction in the camp.

Gerrard to skipper England at Euros (May 16, 2012 13:36 GMT)
England will be guided into battle at Euro 2012 by Steven Gerrard after Roy Hodgson confirmed the Liverpool man as his skipper on Wednesday.

Oxlade-Chamberlain gets England call, Rio omitted (May 16, 2012 12:10 GMT)
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was the surprise inclusions in Roy Hodgson's 23-man England squad for Euro 2012, while former captain Rio Ferdinand was the most high-profile to miss the cut.

Ferdinand not going to Euro 2012 (May 16, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has confirmed that England boss Roy Hodgson has omitted him from the Euro 2012 squad.

Injury rules Spurs defender Walker out of Euros (May 15, 2012 21:31 GMT)
Kyle Walker, the newly crowned PFA Young Footballer of the Year, has been ruled out of the European Championships with a toe injury, and it is expected that Rio Ferdinand will also be absent from the squad.

Hodgson won't take both Rio and Terry to finals (May 15, 2012 18:28 GMT)
Roy Hodgson spoke with John Terry and Rio Ferdinand on Tuesday and has decided that only one can go to Euro 2012, according to ESPN sources.

Gary Neville joins England coaching staff (May 14, 2012 13:08 GMT)
Gary Neville has joined Roy Hodgson's England set-up for the 2012 European Championship in a coaching role and has signed a four-year contract.

Keeper Foster turns down England approach (May 14, 2012 07:28 GMT)
West Brom's on-loan goalkeeper Ben Foster intends to stay in international exile despite being asked by new England manager Roy Hodgson to change his mind.

England striker Bent could still make finals (May 12, 2012 12:19 GMT)
New England manager Roy Hodgson could have an unexpected name to select when he picks his squad for Euro 2012 on Wednesday.

Redknapp: Parker in fitness race for Euros (May 12, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has suggested Scott Parker's inclusion in the England squad for the upcoming Euro 2012 tournament may be in doubt due to an Achilles injury.

Smalling out of Euro 2012 with groin injury (May 11, 2012 08:58 GMT)
Manchester United defender Chris Smalling looks will miss Euro 2012 with a groin injury.

Terry waiting on Hodgson call for England (May 10, 2012 20:59 GMT)
Chelsea defender John Terry revealed on Thursday that he has still to hear from the new England manager, but pledged his commitment to the cause.

Watson named England goalkeeping coach (May 10, 2012 17:46 GMT)
Roy Hodgson has confirmed Birmingham goalkeeping coach Dave Watson will work alongside Ray Clemence during England's Euro 2012 campaign.

Johnson: JT 'petrified' of Carroll (May 10, 2012 08:15 GMT)
Glen Johnson has told former Liverpool boss and newly-appointed England manager Roy Hodgson to take Andy Carroll to Euro 2012, because John Terry is "petrified" of him.

Hodgson to name Euro 2012 squad on May 16 (May 9, 2012 13:06 GMT)
England manager Roy Hodgson will declare his provisional squad for Euro 2012 next Wednesday.

Brooking dismisses talk of rift with Redknapp (May 6, 2012 12:20 GMT)
Sir Trevor Brooking has rubbished claims that he was the reason behind the FA's decision not to appoint Harry Redknapp as England manager.

Terry: I never considered quitting England (May 5, 2012 09:02 GMT)
Chelsea defender John Terry has insisted he has never considered turning his back on England despite being stripped of the captaincy.

Fulham's Ray Lewington to join England staff (May 4, 2012 18:54 GMT)
New England manager Roy Hodgson has made his first appointment to his back-room staff - bringing Fulham coach Ray Lewington in to assist at the European Championship.

Bayern reject Hodgson criticism claims (May 4, 2012 15:13 GMT)
Bayern Munich have rejected claims they have been disparaging towards new England boss Roy Hodgson and insisted they hold the 64-year-old in the highest regard.

Fergie backing England's Hodgson appointment (May 4, 2012 07:35 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has offered his backing to new England manager Roy Hodgson while expressing his surprise the Football Association did not "bend" to the press.

Capello: Roy Hodgson has tough task ahead (May 3, 2012 21:58 GMT)
Former England manager Fabio Capello has warned his successor Roy Hodgson that he will find it hard to create a ''winning mentality'' before Euro 2012.

Hodgson considers England coaching additions (May 3, 2012 09:30 GMT)
Roy Hodgson is seeking a new England coach to help provide a conduit in the dressing room but no one has yet been approached.

Redknapp gives up on becoming England boss (May 3, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp believes he may never have an opportunity to manage England after the Football Association opted to appoint Roy Hodgson this week.

FA critical of The Sun over Hodgson mockery (May 2, 2012 15:23 GMT)
The Football Association has condemned as "unacceptable" a newspaper headline poking fun at new England manager Roy Hodgson's manner of speech.

Hodgson's England press conference (May 2, 2012 13:05 GMT)
Watch Roy Hodgson's England press conference (1600 BST)

Foster: Hodgson better than Fergie (May 2, 2012 09:16 GMT)
West Brom goalkeeper Ben Foster believes new England manager Roy Hodgson is the best coach he has ever worked with - better even than Sir Alex Ferguson.

Gerrard backs Hodgson as new England manager (May 2, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Steven Gerrard has welcomed the appointment of Roy Hodgson as new England manager, with the Liverpool talisman widely tipped to take over as captain of the national team.

Rooney going to Euros, Rio-Terry talks planned (May 1, 2012 22:31 GMT)
Roy Hodgson did not give too much away about the make-up of his England squad for Euro 2012, but he did confirm that Wayne Rooney will board the plane unless injury prevents him.

Hodgson calls for fans' backing (May 1, 2012 15:21 GMT)
New England manager Roy Hodgson has called for supporters to back the national side.

Roy Hodgson unveiled as England boss (May 1, 2012 14:04 GMT)
The Football Association has confirmed Roy Hodgson as England's new manager.

Hodgson's England appointment imminent (May 1, 2012 09:27 GMT)
ESPN understands Roy Hodgson is set to be confirmed as England manager on Tuesday following a second set of talks with the Football Association.

Redknapp: Hodgson must motivate England youngsters (May 1, 2012 07:00 GMT)
On the brink of missing out on the role of England manager, Harry Redknapp has stated that the new generation of players do not value international football as much as their predecessors.


English Premier League
Titus Bramble cleared of sex assaults (May 31, 2012 14:02 GMT)
Sunderland defender Titus Bramble has been cleared of sexually assaulting two women.

Given would welcome 'fantastic' Lambert at Villa (May 31, 2012 13:50 GMT)
Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given is confident that Paul Lambert would prove a "great appointment" as manager, amid speculation the Scot is set to take the reins at Villa Park.

Liverpool close in on Rodgers (May 31, 2012 13:32 GMT)
Liverpool have agreed a compensation package with Swansea to take manager Brendan Rodgers to Anfield as Kenny Dalglish's successor.

Chevrolet's Man United deal clicks into gear (May 31, 2012 13:21 GMT)

Caceres wants compatriot Suarez at Juventus (May 31, 2012 11:31 GMT)
Uruguay defender Martin Caceres believes Luis Suarez would be an excellent addition to the Juventus dressing-room, though he claimed his international team-mate is happy at Liverpool.

Doumbia an Arsenal target, reports say (May 31, 2012 10:40 GMT)
The Ivory Coast striker Seydou Doumbia is a transfer target for Arsenal, according to reports.

Lukaku wants Blues talks (May 31, 2012 10:23 GMT)
Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku believes he deserves more chances to break through at Stamford Bridge, and wants to make that point in a meeting with the new permanent manager.

Norwich look for new boss (May 31, 2012 08:06 GMT)
Canaries chief executive says search will begin despite club's refusal to accept Paul Lambert's resignation

Vermaelen: I want to stay with Gunners forever (May 31, 2012 08:03 GMT)
Belgian international says he is happy at the Emirates and sees no reason to ever leave club.

Lampard delighted with Hazard addition (May 31, 2012 07:35 GMT)
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard is excited about the prospect of lining up Eden Hazard at Stamford Bridge and believes signing the Belgium star is a statement of intent from the Blues.

Villa close on Lambert, resignation rejected (May 31, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Paul Lambert appears set to become the new Aston Villa manager after he tendered his resignation at Norwich, although it was rejected by the East Anglian club.

Villa set sights on Norwich boss Lambert (May 30, 2012 22:07 GMT)
Aston Villa have made Norwich City boss Paul Lambert their number one target to become the new manager at Villa Park, according to widespread reports.

Richard Jolly: Rodgers dethrones The King at Anfield (May 30, 2012 19:56 GMT)
It is a tantalising thought what Brendan Rodgers could accomplish at Anfield, writes Richard Jolly.

Swans confirm Rodgers Liverpool talks (May 30, 2012 19:06 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers is set to become the new Liverpool manager in the next 24 hours, if compensation is agreed, Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins has confirmed.

Martinez staying at Wigan, promised cash (May 30, 2012 16:59 GMT)
Roberto Martinez will not be joining Liverpool or Aston Villa and will remain as Wigan manager, according to Latics chairman Dave Whelan.

Hazard Blues-bound for the right reasons (May 30, 2012 16:27 GMT)
Is Eden Hazard greedy, over-rated and arrogant? No, he's just a brilliant footballer, writes Wim Van Walle.

Liverpool closing in on Rodgers - reports (May 30, 2012 13:23 GMT)
Swansea City manager Brendan Rodgers is poised to be announced as the new Liverpool boss, according to reports.

Man United confirm Paul Scholes contract (May 30, 2012 12:13 GMT)
Manchester United have confirmed Paul Scholes has signed a one-year contract extension that keeps the midfielder at Old Trafford until the end of the 2012-13 season.

Fulham's Andy Johnson considering UAE move (May 30, 2012 11:34 GMT)
The agent of Fulham striker Andrew Johnson has revealed that the player is strongly considering making a move to the United Arab Emirates.

Owen Coyle waiting on Jussi Jaaskelainen call (May 30, 2012 10:12 GMT)
Bolton Wanderers boss Owen Coyle remains hopeful veteran goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen will sign a new contract with the Championship club.

Former Gunner Eduardo would return to Prem (May 30, 2012 07:23 GMT)
Former Arsenal forward Eduardo is not ruling out a return to the Premier League in the future.

Balotelli: It's hard being a misunderstood genius (May 30, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City forward Mario Balotelli believes he is a "genius", and like many geniuses that is why he is so misunderstood.

Eden Hazard hails Arsenal's Gervinho (May 30, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea-bound Eden Hazard has revealed that the best player he has played alongside is Arsenal forward Gervinho.

Man Utd: Kagawa deal not about selling shirts (May 30, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United commercial director Richard Arnold insists the club are not looking to sign Japan playmaker Shinji Kagawa simply to sell shirts.

Everton's Baines ignoring United speculation (May 29, 2012 22:57 GMT)
Everton left-back Leighton Baines is refusing to be distracted by rumours linking him with Manchester United and insists he is concentrating only on representing England at Euro 2012.

Bayern ready to swoop for Dzeko - report (May 29, 2012 21:19 GMT)
Bayern Munich have agreed terms with Edin Dzeko over a move to the Allianz Arena but are yet to agree a fee with Manchester City for the striker, according to German broadcaster Sport1.

Belgium team-mates tip Hazard to shine (May 29, 2012 20:48 GMT)
Eden Hazard's international team-mates are predicting the Belgium attacker will dazzle crowds in the Premier League, after he revealed on Twitter that he is set to join Chelsea.

Rangnick new favourite for West Brom role (May 29, 2012 19:57 GMT)
Former Schalke and Hoffenheim manager Ralf Rangnick is West Brom's No. 1 choice to replace Roy Hodgson as the club's manager, according to reports.

Survey shows one in ten follow Man Utd (May 29, 2012 19:29 GMT)
A survey conducted on behalf of Manchester United has concluded that the club has an estimated 659 million supporters, almost 10% of the world's entire population.

Reds to reveal new manager on Friday (May 29, 2012 15:33 GMT)
Liverpool plan to make the announcement of their new manager on Friday, ESPN understands. They have whittled their list of candidates down to Wigan's Roberto Martinez and Swansea's Brendan Rodgers, after a thorough search for the right man to replace

Soton £7 million bid for Rodriguez accepted (May 29, 2012 14:01 GMT)
Southampton have had a bid accepted for Burnley striker Jay Rodriguez in a deal which could rise to £7 million, reports suggest.

Dembele: Premier League right for Hazard (May 29, 2012 09:20 GMT)
Moussa Dembele is backing Belgian compatriot Eden Hazard to shine in the Premier League after the Lille playmaker confirmed he will be joining Chelsea.

Man Utd close to sealing Kagawa deal (May 29, 2012 09:02 GMT)
Manchester United are closing in on the €15 million signing of Japan midfielder Shinji Kagawa, according to reports in Germany.

Dalglish sacking scuppered Diame's Reds deal (May 29, 2012 07:55 GMT)
Mohamed Diame has revealed that he was considering a move to Liverpool before the club sacked Kenny Dalglish.

Wife wants Van Persie to stay at Arsenal (May 29, 2012 07:04 GMT)
Robin van Persie's wife has urged the Arsenal striker to repay the Gunners' faith by staying at Emirates Stadium.

Cole hoping for second chance at Liverpool (May 29, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Joe Cole is keen to restore his reputation at Anfield by making a return to Liverpool next season following a loan spell at Lille.

Swansea to swoop for Dos Santos - report (May 29, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Swansea are preparing to move for Tottenham forward Giovani Dos Santos, according to Press Association Sport reports.

Lille's Eden Hazard: I'm joining Chelsea (May 28, 2012 19:47 GMT)
Eden Hazard has revealed that he will be playing for Chelsea next season after months of intrigue over where he would go.

Cech signs new four-year Chelsea deal (May 28, 2012 16:47 GMT)
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has signed a new four-year deal at the West London club, which will see him through to the end of the 2015-16 Premier League season.

Liverpool in no rush to appoint new manager (May 28, 2012 15:47 GMT)
Liverpool will not be naming their new manager in the immediate future and will interview further candidates before making a final deicison, ESPN understands.

Stoke midfielder Cuvelier signs two-year deal (May 28, 2012 13:40 GMT)
Stoke City midfielder Florent Cuvelier has signed a new two-year contract at the Britannia Stadium, with the option of an extra year to see him remain at the club until the end of the 2014/15 season.

Dave Whelan hopes Liverpool get Rodgers (May 28, 2012 13:11 GMT)
Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan is hopeful Liverpool opt for Swansea City's Brendan Rodgers as their new manager.

Swans dismiss Rodgers to Reds talk (May 28, 2012 11:28 GMT)
Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins has denied reports that manager Brendan Rodgers will meet with Liverpool's owners over the vacant manager's position as pure speculation.

Lille's Eden Hazard: I've made up my mind (May 28, 2012 11:02 GMT)
Eden Hazard sparked intrigue on Monday after he tweeted "I've made up mind", seemingly revealing he has chosen which club he will join this summer.

Arsenal target Ahmedov wants Gunners switch (May 28, 2012 09:56 GMT)
Uzbekistan captain Odil Ahmedov has told reporters of his desire to play for Arsenal, after growing speculation linking him to the North London club.

Giovani Dos Santos seeking Tottenham talks (May 28, 2012 09:28 GMT)
Giovani Dos Santos intends to hold talks with Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy with regards his future.

Sergio Aguero shrugs off Real Madrid rumours (May 28, 2012 08:18 GMT)
Sergio Aguero has reiterated his commitment to Manchester City amid ongoing rumours linking him with a transfer to Real Madrid.

Swansea strike £6.8m Gylfi Sigurdsson deal (May 28, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Swansea City have agreed a fee with Hoffenheim for the signing of midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson.

Liverpool in transfer talks with Sochaux winger (May 27, 2012 20:51 GMT)
Sochaux midfielder Ryad Boudebouz has revealed that Liverpool are amongst a number of high-profile clubs negotiating for his transfer.

Ivanovic: Real Madrid are tracking me (May 27, 2012 16:59 GMT)
Defender Branislav Ivanovic has claimed Real Madrid are "tracking" him but stressed that he is happy at newly-crowned European champions Chelsea

Hitzfeld advises Djourou to quit Gunners (May 27, 2012 14:47 GMT)
Switzerland coach Ottmar Hitzfeld has urged centre-back Johan Djourou to consider his Arsenal future if he wants to continue to be a part of the national team set-up.

Martinez to clarify future on Tuesday (May 27, 2012 11:13 GMT)
Roberto Martinez will announce whether he will become the next Liverpool manager at a press conference on Tuesday, according to widespread reports.

Caldwell: Martinez deserves Reds chance (May 27, 2012 10:55 GMT)
Wigan captain Gary Caldwell believes Roberto Martinez "has what it takes" to be a worthy successor to Kenny Dalglish at Liverpool and has backed his boss to take charge at Anfield.

Kompany: No chance of Man City exit (May 27, 2012 10:25 GMT)
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has pledged his long-term future at the club and outlined his desire to help Roberto Mancini's side win the Champions League.

Bolton star Lee Chung-Yong coy on future (May 27, 2012 09:58 GMT)
Bolton midfielder Lee Chung-Yong says relegation from the Premier League was not something he even contemplated at the start of the season and admitted that he is undecided about his future at the club.

Thiago Silva: I'm staying at AC Milan (May 27, 2012 09:21 GMT)
AC Milan defender Thiago Silva insists he is not tempted by the prospect of playing in the Premier League or La Liga and pledged his immediate future to the Rossoneri.

Bendtner: I've talked to other clubs (May 26, 2012 16:31 GMT)
Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner claims he currently has no shortage of admirers but insists he will not make any decision on his future until after Euro 2012.

Toon monitoring Twente's Rosales (May 26, 2012 13:48 GMT)
Newcastle United are keeping a keen eye on Twente defender Roberto Rosales, according to the player's agent, Claudio Barrios.

Mannone hopeful over permanent Hull switch (May 26, 2012 13:27 GMT)
Arsenal goalkeeper Vito Mannone is not giving up hope of a transfer to Hull City, despite the sacking of Nick Barmby.

Hammers bid £7m for Heerenveen hotshot Dost (May 26, 2012 11:53 GMT)
West Ham have confirmed to ESPN that they have made a £7 million offer for Heerenveen hotshot Bas Dost.

Liverpool set to renew Guardiola interest (May 26, 2012 09:41 GMT)
Liverpool will make a renewed effort to discover this weekend whether they can convince Pep Guardiola to take over the managerial reins at Anfield.

Sagna: Arsenal should keep RVP and sign M'Vila (May 26, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Bacary Sagna believes Arsenal will hold onto skipper Robin van Persie and says the club should look to add highly-rated Rennes midfielder Yann M'Vila to their roster.

If football be the food of love, play on (May 26, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham striker Louis Saha muses over the complicated world of football with Mark Lomas.

Suarez: Conscience clear over 'strange' ban (May 25, 2012 17:24 GMT)
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has reopened the racism row which dogged his side's season by calling his suspension "strange and unbelievable" in a recent interview.

Gerrard: Martinez would have my 'full support' (May 25, 2012 16:46 GMT)
Steven Gerrard confessed he was not aware of any advancements made in discussions between Liverpool and Roberto Martinez on Friday, but assured the potential new Anfield boss that he will get his full support if appointed.

QPR confirm Joey Barton won't appeal ban (May 25, 2012 16:21 GMT)
QPR have announced on Friday that midfielder Joey Barton will not appeal against his 12-match ban for violent conduct following his dismissal against Manchester City on the final day of the season.

Roberto Martinez wants Liverpool assurances (May 25, 2012 14:33 GMT)
ESPN has been told Roberto Martinez wants assurances over the level of control he will have over team affairs before agreeing to become Liverpool's new manager.

Dempsey seeking Champions League football (May 25, 2012 13:27 GMT)
Clint Dempsey has confirmed his desire to play in the Champions League, casting doubt over his Fulham future.

Sylvain Distin extends Everton stay (May 25, 2012 12:52 GMT)
Everton defender Sylvain Distin has signed a new one-year contract at Goodison Park.

Vertonghen: Spurs could be priced out of deal (May 25, 2012 11:07 GMT)
Ajax defender Jan Vertonghen still holds Tottenham as his first choice destination this summer, but admits he expects the transfer to fall through because Spurs will not pay the €15 million price tag.

Morten Gamst Pedersen committed to Rovers (May 25, 2012 10:43 GMT)
Blackburn Rovers midfielder Morten Gamst Pedersen has pledged to see out the remainder of his contract at Ewood Park despite the club's relegation from the Premier League.

United's Dimitar Berbatov open to PSG move (May 25, 2012 09:21 GMT)
Dimitar Berbatov's agent has invited Paris Saint Germain to firm up their interest in the Manchester United forward.

Steve Bould expresses joy at Arsenal role (May 25, 2012 08:23 GMT)
Steve Bould has expressed his pride at becoming Arsenal's new assistant manager and is eagerly anticipating the challenge ahead.

Kristan Heneage: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - Fergie's fledgling (May 25, 2012 07:29 GMT)
Kristan Heneage details Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's coaching career at Molde as big clubs take note.

Pep Guardiola open to job offers this summer (May 25, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Outgoing Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola has given Liverpool and Chelsea hope by confirming he is open to approaches this summer.

Tottenham close in on Ajax's Vertonghen (May 25, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham are ready to complete a move for Ajax skipper Jan Vertonghen, who has revealed Spurs as his preferred destination.

Whelan may consider reappointing Bruce (May 25, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan has suggested he would consider reappointing Steve Bruce if Roberto Martinez left the club.

PFA looks to make racism a sackable offence (May 24, 2012 22:22 GMT)
Professional Footballers Association chief Gordon Taylor has announced a proposal that would see racial abuse on the field become a sackable offence.

Torres: I have no intention of leaving Chelsea (May 24, 2012 18:46 GMT)
Fernando Torres has stressed that he has no desire to leave Chelsea after holding talks with the club.

Hazard: Decision will be based on playing time (May 24, 2012 17:01 GMT)
Lille star Eden Hazard has said he will make a decision over his next move based on his prospective playing time and on-field position.

Bob the team-builder: Can he fix it? (May 24, 2012 16:01 GMT)
With Liverpool interviewing Roberto Martinez, Norman Hubbard considers the Wigan manager's pros and cons.

Whelan: Martinez talking to Liverpool (May 24, 2012 14:38 GMT)
Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan has told ESPN that Roberto Martinez is currently in America talking to Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group about becoming their next manager.

Aguero: City on same level as Barca and Real (May 24, 2012 14:24 GMT)
Sergio Aguero has crushed any speculation he may leave Manchester City this summer, stating that he is happy at the club and that the Premier League champions are on a par with Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Dave Whelan: One more year for Ferguson (May 24, 2012 13:51 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson will step down as Manchester United manager at the end of the 2012-13 season, according to Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan.

Webb claims feigning injury could cost lives (May 24, 2012 13:12 GMT)
Respected referee Howard Webb - speaking for the first time about the match in which Fabrice Muamba collapsed - has warned that players feigning injury could cost lives.

Whelan: Liverpool coach won't do transfers (May 24, 2012 11:33 GMT)
Wigan owner Dave Whelan has warned Roberto Martinez that he will have very little input with regards to Liverpool's transfers dealings if he lands the vacant manager post at Anfield.

Van Gaal tells Liverpool he wants manager's job (May 24, 2012 09:44 GMT)
Louis van Gaal has told Liverpool that he is looking for a management role, rather than a position as a director of football, as his next job.

Milan keen to keep City target Thiago Silva (May 24, 2012 09:13 GMT)
AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani insists his club will reject all offers for much-sought-after defender Thiago Silva, who is a reported target for Premier League champions Manchester City.

Porto striker Hulk keen on Chelsea - agent (May 24, 2012 08:34 GMT)
Hulk's agent has added fuel to the speculation that the Porto striker could sign for Chelsea this summer.

Oxlade urges Van Persie to stay at Arsenal (May 24, 2012 08:18 GMT)
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain fears Arsenal would not be able to fill the void left by Robin Van Persie if the striker leaves the club this summer. Van Persie has been in prolific form this season, scooping multiple awards after scoring 30 Premier League g

Aston Villa target Wigan boss Martinez again (May 24, 2012 07:54 GMT)
Aston Villa are poised to make a second attempt to secure Roberto Martinez as their new manager despite being rebuffed by the Wigan Athletic boss last summer.

Kalou and Bosingwa set for Chelsea exit (May 24, 2012 07:17 GMT)
Chelsea are set to release both Salomon Kalou and Jose Bosingwa when their contracts expire in the summer.

Rewind to 2004: Drogba lands at Chelsea (May 24, 2012 07:14 GMT)
Jon Carter rewinds to 2004 when Didier Drogba arrived to shape the future of Chelsea.

Dzeko agent denies Juventus transfer talk (May 24, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Edin Dzeko hopes to help Manchester City defend their Premier League crown next season despite being linked with Serie A giants Juventus, according to the player's manager.

Torres given assurances (May 24, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Fernando Torres has received backing from Chelsea chief executive Ron Gourlay as he looks to replace Didier Drogba as the club's main goalscorer.

Chelsea: Trophies help Di Matteo's chances (May 24, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Caretaker Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo's success in recent months has kept him squarely in the frame to be handed the permanent job, chief executive Ron Gourlay confirmed.

Milan won't take up Aquilani deal at set price (May 23, 2012 20:52 GMT)
Liverpool will have to renegotiate with AC Milan if they are to sell Alberto Aquilani this summer.

Barton handed 12-game ban after City shame (May 23, 2012 17:55 GMT)
Queens Park Rangers captain Joey Barton has been handed a 12-game ban and fined £75,000 by the Football Association after being charged with two counts of violent conduct following his dismissal against Manchester City on May 13.

Newcastle clinch Romain Amalfitano deal (May 23, 2012 16:21 GMT)
Newcastle United have announced the signing of midfielder Romain Amalfitano from Reims.

Villas-Boas looks for longevity in new club (May 23, 2012 16:09 GMT)
The representative of former-Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas says his client is looking to continue his career at a club with a "strong technical plan".

Kranjcar tempted by money on offer in Russia (May 23, 2012 15:48 GMT)
Tottenham midfielder Nico Kranjcar is toying with the idea of a move to Russia or Ukraine, admitting that money will play a part in his thinking.

Statesman Drogba almost irreplaceable (May 23, 2012 15:12 GMT)
Editor's angle: John Brewin's tribute to Drogba, sympathy for 'JT' and thoughts on Liverpool's succession.

Shanghai Shenhua confident of Drogba deal (May 23, 2012 15:06 GMT)
Shanghai Shenhua have reported that their negotiations with Didier Drogba are right on track, as the striker weighs up the next move in his career.

Campbell hoping to make Arsenal impact (May 23, 2012 14:53 GMT)
Teenage Arsenal striker Joel Campbell is hoping to make a big impact at the North London club next season, having spent the current campaign on loan at Ligue 1 side Lorient.

Villa release Heskey, Cuellar and Guzan (May 23, 2012 14:51 GMT)
Aston Villa have released out-of-contract trio Emile Heskey, Carlos Cuellar and Braz Guzan.

United's Cleverley bemoans 'nightmare' season (May 23, 2012 14:25 GMT)
Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley says there were moments this season that he felt like "the unluckiest footballer in the world" but he is determined to put his injury woes behind him.

Harte signs new one-year Reading deal (May 23, 2012 11:43 GMT)
Reading full-back Ian Harte has put pen to paper on a new one-year contract at the club, which will see the Irishman make a return to the Premier League after a four year absence.

Doyle not planning Reading return (May 23, 2012 11:25 GMT)
Wolves striker Kevin Doyle insists he will not go back to Reading despite the Royals' recent promotion to the Premier League.

Fabregas hopes Van Persie stays at Arsenal (May 23, 2012 11:03 GMT)
Former Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas is hopeful the current Gunners skipper, Robin van Persie, remains at Emirates Stadium.

Mancini: I didn't offer Balotelli, Tevez to Milan (May 23, 2012 10:55 GMT)
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has denied reports he held talks with AC Milan with the view to selling strikers Carlos Tevez and Mario Balotelli.

Blackburn manager Kean future still undecided (May 23, 2012 10:51 GMT)
Amid a state of "confusion" at Ewood Park, Blackburn Rovers co-owner Venkatesh Rao has told reporters that the future of manager Steve Kean may not be decided until next month.

Liverpool eye Van Gaal as sporting director (May 23, 2012 10:21 GMT)
Liverpool's American owners are considering an approach for former Barcelona manager Louis Van Gaal, as they look to replace ousted sporting director Damien Comolli in the coming weeks.

Bolton boss Coyle hopes for Miyaichi return (May 23, 2012 09:42 GMT)
Bolton Wanderers boss Owen Coyle has confirmed his intention to talk to Arsenal about returning Japanese youngster Ryo Miyaichi to the Reebok Stadium next season.

Player Ratings: Newcastle (May 23, 2012 09:26 GMT)
Kevin Palmer presents his player ratings for the Newcastle squad after an impressive season.

Hazard considers City, United, Chelsea offers (May 23, 2012 08:44 GMT)
Eden Hazard will delay making a decision on his future until after Belgium's friendly against England at Wembley next week, but his agent claims that he has agreed terms with Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea.

Park Ji-Sung: No approach from Galatasaray (May 23, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United midfielder Park Ji-Sung has played down reports of interest in him from Turkish champions Galatasaray, insisting that he wants to end his career at Old Trafford.

Drogba backs Torres to fill void at Chelsea (May 23, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Didier Drogba says winning the Champions League final with Chelsea last Saturday convinced him that now "is the best time to move on", but insists Fernando Torres will fill the void as the club's top striker.

Player Ratings: Chelsea (May 23, 2012 06:59 GMT)
Kevin Palmer assesses the individual efforts of Chelsea's historic Champions League-winning squad.

Solskjaer out of Aston Villa frame - reports (May 22, 2012 20:57 GMT)
Molde coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has ruled himself out of the running to be the next Aston Villa manager, according to the Birmingham Mail.

Manuel Almunia shown the Arsenal door (May 22, 2012 18:05 GMT)
Arsenal are to release seven players from their contracts this summer, including goalkeeper Manuel Almunia.

Roque Santa Cruz hopeful of Real Betis stay (May 22, 2012 16:39 GMT)
Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz has reiterated his desire to sign permanently for Real Betis.

Owen Hargreaves released by Manchester City (May 22, 2012 15:27 GMT)
Manchester City have confirmed they will not be offering a new contract to Owen Hargreaves and the midfielder has subsequently been released by the club.

Laursen: Too soon to take 'dream' Villa job (May 22, 2012 14:12 GMT)
Former Aston Villa skipper Martin Laursen has ruled out a return to the club as manager this summer, after speculation linking him to the vacant position.

Chelsea confirm Drogba will leave club (May 22, 2012 14:08 GMT)
Chelsea have confirmed Didier Drogba will leave the club this summer.

Pizarro planning to end career with Roma (May 22, 2012 13:57 GMT)
David Pizarro says he wants to end his career with Roma following his loan spell with Manchester City.

Defoe seeking more first-team football (May 22, 2012 13:09 GMT)
Jermain Defoe has suggested he may seek to leave Tottenham Hotspur if he cannot secure regular first-team football.

Player Ratings: Arsenal (May 22, 2012 12:59 GMT)
Kevin Palmer offers up his player ratings for the Arsenal squad that fought to a third-place finish.

No contact with Capello or Deschamps (May 22, 2012 12:38 GMT)
Liverpool have had no contact with either Fabio Capello or Didier Deschamps, according to ESPN sources on Tuesday lunchtime.

Galaxy's Donovan keen on Everton return (May 22, 2012 11:07 GMT)
LA Galaxy forward Landon Donovan has confirmed he would relish the chance to return to Everton.

Player Ratings: Spurs (May 22, 2012 10:44 GMT)
Kevin Palmer with an appraisal of the efforts of Spurs players after they fnished fourth.

Capello invited to meet with Liverpool owners (May 22, 2012 09:47 GMT)
Fabio Capello has held talks with Liverpool and has been invited to meet with owners Fenway Sports Group.

Milan rule out Ibrahimovic and Silva sales (May 22, 2012 09:08 GMT)
AC Milan boss Massimiliano Allegri has dismissed speculation that Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Thiago Silva could be sold after Roberto Mancini paid a visit to the club.

Liverpool's Suarez denies Spain move reports (May 22, 2012 08:51 GMT)
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has rejected recent speculation that he had been in contact with Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona over a move this summer.

Cole hoping for central role at Liverpool (May 22, 2012 07:50 GMT)
Joe Cole is hoping Liverpool's new manager will be open to the idea of building a team around him, insisting a central midfield role is his "best position".

Chelsea calm Drogba and Torres talk (May 22, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea chief executive Ron Gourlay has calmed speculation Didier Drogba and Fernando Torres will leave the club.

Drogba exit talk denied (May 21, 2012 23:16 GMT)
The agent of Didier Drogba has moved to distance the Chelsea striker from quotes claiming he has already decided to leave Stamford Bridge, and told his team-mates so on Sunday.

Drogba: I'm leaving Blues (May 21, 2012 18:49 GMT)
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has told his team-mates that he is leaving the club this summer and says he is preparing "for a great leap into the unknown" away from Stamford Bridge.

Kieron Dyer signs new one-year QPR deal (May 21, 2012 14:41 GMT)
Queens Park Rangers midfielder Kieron Dyer has signed a new one-year deal with the Loftus Road club - despite playing just three minutes this season.

Solskjaer flattered by Villa interest (May 21, 2012 13:48 GMT)
Molde manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits he is flattered to be considered the front-runner for the vacant Aston Villa manager's job.

Villa striker Bent calls for manager stability (May 21, 2012 13:26 GMT)
Aston Villa striker Darren Bent has called for the club to appoint a manager for the long-haul and bring some stability to the club.

Agent - Holt needs to feel valued (May 21, 2012 10:50 GMT)
The agent of Norwich striker Grant Holt has appeared on local radio to explain why his client handed in a transfer request late last week.

Emmanuel Adebayor in Tottenham talks (May 21, 2012 10:07 GMT)
Emmanuel Adebayor has confirmed he is in talks with Tottenham Hotspur over making his stay at White Hart Lane permanent.

Lukaku: I'll never forgive AVB (May 21, 2012 09:48 GMT)
Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku has launched a stinging criticism of former-manager Andre Villas-Boas, insisting he will "never forgive" the Portuguese boss.

Player Ratings: Manchester City (May 21, 2012 08:42 GMT)
Richard Jolly casts his eye over the individual performances of Manchester City's squad of champions.

Kuyt considers U-turn on Liverpool future (May 21, 2012 08:40 GMT)
Dirk Kuyt has suggested he could stay at Liverpool next season.

De Boer not interested in Liverpool job (May 21, 2012 08:17 GMT)
Frank de Boer has ruled himself out of the running to take charge of Liverpool, with the Dutchman insisting he has work still to do at Ajax.

Villas-Boas will not rush Liverpool decision (May 21, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Andre Villas-Boas insists he will take his time before signing his next contract, with his comments coming in the wake of interest from Liverpool.

Berbatov confirms desire to leave Man Utd (May 21, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Striker Dimitar Berbatov believes he must leave Manchester United this summer to get his career back on track.

Eden Hazard tempted by Chelsea's UCL glory (May 21, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Eden Hazard says he may opt to join Chelsea in a big-money move this summer, though the Lille starlet revealed he has yet to finalise a deal for next season.

Player Ratings: Manchester United (May 21, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Richard Jolly rates the individuals in the Manchester United squad who came agonisingly short of title glory.

Player Ratings: Liverpool (May 21, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Richard Jolly casts his eye over the individual performances of Liverpool's underachievers.

Stoke City may make move to sign Owen (May 20, 2012 14:47 GMT)
Stoke chairman Peter Coates has suggested the club could look to sign Michael Owen this summer.

Keown: Arsenal must give Van Persie time (May 20, 2012 13:57 GMT)
Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown says the club must give Robin van Persie time to decide his future.

Evra criticises 'disrespectful' Tevez over banner (May 20, 2012 10:48 GMT)
Patrice Evra has criticised former Manchester United team-mate Carlos Tevez for displaying an "RIP Fergie" banner during Manchester City's title celebrations.

Balotelli vows to stay with Man City (May 20, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Mario Balotelli claims he will remain at Manchester City next season, insisting he is enjoying his time in the Premier League.

Tueart: City must now focus on youth talent (May 19, 2012 12:52 GMT)
Manchester City legend Dennis Tueart believes the next big challenge for the club is to develop its own talent rather than spending fortunes on other club's players, according to the book Mancini: Diary of a Champion.

Villa target Solskjaer plans Molde stay (May 19, 2012 12:23 GMT)
Molde boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has turned down the Aston Villa job.

Sunderland release goalkeeper Craig Gordon (May 19, 2012 10:24 GMT)
Goalkeeper Craig Gordon is one of nine players to be released by Sunderland as manager Martin O'Neill looks to put his stamp on the squad.

Andre Villas-Boas set for Liverpool interview (May 19, 2012 09:25 GMT)
Andre Villas-Boas will this weekend be interviewed for the vacant managerial post at Liverpool.

Milan chief rubbishes Ibrahimovic to City talk (May 19, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Adriano Galliani insists AC Milan have had no contact with Manchester City over the future of star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Solskjaer Villa visit causes controversy (May 18, 2012 19:08 GMT)
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer moved a step closer to taking the vacant manager's job at Aston Villa on Friday, flying to Birmingham to meet club owner Randy Lerner.

Fantasy Focus: Team of the Season (May 18, 2012 16:58 GMT)
Dale Johnson looks at the top fantasy league performers of the 2011-12 Premier League season.

McFadden amongst six released by Everton (May 18, 2012 16:14 GMT)
Everton have released six out-of-contract players at the end of the season, including Scotland midfielder James McFadden and American goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann.

Whelan warns Martinez about Liverpool (May 18, 2012 12:39 GMT)
Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan has warned Roberto Martinez against taking the Liverpool job, suggesting that the Reds "don't know what they are doing".

Lukasz Fabianski seeking Arsenal exit (May 18, 2012 11:14 GMT)
Lukasz Fabianski has confirmed his intention to leave Arsenal this summer after a season of restricted first-team opportunities for the club.

Salomon Kalou ready for Feyenoord return (May 18, 2012 10:50 GMT)
Chelsea forward Salomon Kalou has given the green light for Feyenoord to make a move for him after Saturday's Champions League final.

Kevin Davies stays on, but Bolton release 12 (May 18, 2012 10:30 GMT)
Bolton Wanderers striker Kevin Davies has signed a new one-year deal at the Reebok Stadium but the club have opted to release 12 other players.

Cristiano Ronaldo: United still kings of England (May 18, 2012 10:05 GMT)
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed he was so confident Manchester United would win the league that he put a bet on that outcome.

Fabio Capello interested in Chelsea job (May 18, 2012 08:31 GMT)
Fabio Capello is interested in taking charge of Chelsea and will attend the club's Champions League final in Munich, according to ESPN sources.

Liverpool rebuffed by Swansea's Rodgers (May 18, 2012 07:57 GMT)
Swansea City boss Brendan Rodgers has turned down the opportunity to speak with Liverpool about their vacant managerial position.

The future's bright for Blues (May 18, 2012 07:12 GMT)
Thibaut Courtois speaks to Andy Brassell about his Chelsea future following an impressive season on loan at Atletico Madrid.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in Aston Villa talks (May 18, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's club Molde have confirmed their coach is in talks with Aston Villa about their vacant managerial role.

Gill: United can compete despite City money (May 18, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United chief executive David Gill is defiant that the club can compete for the signatures of football's most coveted stars in spite of City's undoubted wealth.

Vieira: Arsenal must act quickly to keep RvP (May 18, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira believes the club should have signed current skipper Robin van Persie to a long-term deal already in order to send a "positive message" to clubs around Europe.

Lampard eyes Chelsea's 'greatest achievement' (May 18, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Frank Lampard says a Champions League final triumph over Bayern Munich would mark "Chelsea's best ever feat".

Whelan: Martinez can speak to Liverpool (May 17, 2012 17:13 GMT)
Wigan owner Dave Whelan has revealed that he has given permission for manager Roberto Martinez to speak to Liverpool about becoming the new boss at Anfield.

Carragher sad to see Dalglish go (May 17, 2012 15:23 GMT)
Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has labelled Kenny Dalglish's sacking as a "sad day" but is refusing to dwell on the Scot's departure.

Man Utd sponsorship boost eases revenue drop (May 17, 2012 12:41 GMT)
Manchester United's increased sponsorship income of £3.5 million helped compensate for the loss of revenue caused by the club's poor Champions League and FA Cup campaigns.

Arsenal's Jack Wilshere to have knee surgery (May 17, 2012 11:26 GMT)
Arsenal have announced that midfielder Jack Wilshere will undergo minor surgery to cure a long-standing knee problem.

Owen confirms he will leave Manchester United (May 17, 2012 09:30 GMT)
Michael Owen has confirmed on his Twitter account that he will not be offered a new contract at Manchester United.

Initial Arsenal talks with RVP end in deadlock (May 17, 2012 09:13 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger failed to come to a resolution with striker Robin van Persie about his future after face-to-face talks on Wednesday, according to widespread reports in the English media.

Samir Nasri swayed by Man City's hunger (May 17, 2012 08:34 GMT)
Samir Nasri has revealed he agonised over whether to join Manchester United or Manchester City and was swayed by Roberto Mancini's greater desire.

Dalglish attempted Carroll-Tevez swap deal (May 17, 2012 08:21 GMT)
Kenny Dalglish tried to offload Andy Carroll to Manchester City in a straight swap for Carlos Tevez, according to a new book to be published next week titled "Mancini: Diary of a Champion".

John Barnes would welcome AVB at Anfield (May 17, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool legend John Barnes believes Andre Villas-Boas would be a "fantastic" replacement for Kenny Dalglish, and thinks that whoever becomes the next Reds manager will be helped by the foundations built by the outgoing Reds boss.

City's Carlos Tevez in new swipe at Sir Alex (May 16, 2012 21:26 GMT)
Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has again hit out at Sir Alex Ferguson - suggesting the apology offered to the Manchester United boss on Monday evening was from his club rather than himself.

Patrice Evra 'proud' after tough campaign (May 16, 2012 20:37 GMT)
Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has spoken of his pride after what he feels has been the most difficult season of his career.

Ayre: No Liverpool approach for Martinez (May 16, 2012 20:15 GMT)
Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre has insisted the club are yet to draw up a shortlist of potential successors to Kenny Dalglish as the club's manager.

Richard Jolly: Dalglish an appointment out of time (May 16, 2012 17:21 GMT)
Kenny Dalglish's sacking means the abandonment of sentiment at Liverpool, says Richard Jolly.

Whelan advises Martinez against Reds move (May 16, 2012 16:10 GMT)
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has told ESPN that he would advise his manager Roberto Martinez, the favourite to succeed Kenny Dalglish, to steer clear of the vacant manager's position at Liverpool.

Kenny Dalglish sacked by with Liverpool (May 16, 2012 15:27 GMT)
Liverpool have sacked manager Kenny Dalglish after a season in which the club finished in eighth place in the Premier League.

Reading swoop for Nottm Forest's McCleary (May 16, 2012 14:40 GMT)
Reading have made their first signing since securing promotion to the Premier League as Garath McCleary has joined the club on a free transfer from Nottingham Forest.

Cabaye: Team spirit key to Toon success (May 16, 2012 14:09 GMT)
Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye has been delighted at the way his first season on Tyneside has unfolded and believes that the Magpies' togetherness is responsible for their surprise fifth-placed finish.

Bolton chief Gartside aims to slash wage bill (May 16, 2012 13:17 GMT)
Bolton chairman Phil Gartside is planning to halve the club's wage bill this summer after watching the Trotters suffer relegation from the Premier League on the final day of the season.

Hamann fears for Liverpool future (May 16, 2012 10:43 GMT)
Dietmar Hamann has warned Liverpool's owners to get things right this summer, or face a decade away from the Champions League.

Tottenham's Modric to decide future after Euros (May 16, 2012 10:31 GMT)
Luka Modric has refused to commit his future to Tottenham Hotspur, saying instead that he will ponder the next step in his career after Euro 2012.

Kagawa: I've met with Sir Alex Ferguson (May 16, 2012 08:29 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Shinji Kagawa claims he has held discussions with Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

Speculation mounts over Dalglish future (May 16, 2012 08:15 GMT)
Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish has reportedly failed to receive any assurances about his long-term future from the club's owners during recent talks in the United States.

Yaya Toure considering City future - agent (May 16, 2012 07:38 GMT)
Yaya Toure is keen for a new challenge having achieved the maximum possible at Manchester City, according to his agent Dimitri Seluk.

Barton accepts one FA charge, denies the other (May 16, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Queens Park Rangers midfielder Joey Barton has accepted a Football Association charge of violent conduct for an incident involving Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero, but has denied a second charged relating to Vincent Kompany.

Leicester sign De Laet and James from United (May 15, 2012 21:03 GMT)
Leicester have struck a deal to sign Ritchie De Laet and Matty James from Manchester United.

Mancini looking to splash out this summer (May 15, 2012 16:28 GMT)
Roberto Mancini expects Manchester City to "spend a lot of money" this summer as they look to match Barcelona and Real Madrid.

Cahill appeal over Newcastle red card fails (May 15, 2012 15:23 GMT)
Everton's appeal against Tim Cahill's red card in Sunday's 3-1 win over Newcastle has been rejected.

Suspended jail term for Stoke's Pennant (May 15, 2012 14:10 GMT)
Premier League footballer Jermaine Pennant has been given an eight-week jail sentence, suspended for a year, and has been disqualified from driving for three years after he admitted drink-driving.

Roberto Martinez dismisses Aston Villa link (May 15, 2012 13:49 GMT)
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez refused to comment on speculation linking him with the Aston Villa vacancy.

Di Matteo: Blues won't swap Torres for Falcao (May 15, 2012 13:33 GMT)
Interim Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has dismissed suggestions that the club are preparing to swap Fernando Torres for Atletico Madrid forward Radamel Falcao.

Fergie and Giggs win Premier League awards (May 15, 2012 12:20 GMT)
Manchester United have been awarded two prestigious honours for their dominance of the Premier League.

Liverpool silent on Kenny Dalglish rumours (May 15, 2012 11:34 GMT)
Liverpool have declined to comment on the future of manager Kenny Dalglish on Tuesday, amid rumours the Scot could be set to part company with the club.

Nasri mocks Arsenal fans after title triumph (May 15, 2012 10:51 GMT)
Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri has mocked Arsenal fans, after seeing the north London side finish third in the Premier League as his new club won the title.

PFA chief says Barton deserves to be punished (May 15, 2012 09:58 GMT)
Professional Footballers' Association chief Gordon Taylor believes Joey Barton deserves to be punished for his recent behaviour on and off the pitch and admitted "it is not getting any easier" for the players' union to deal with the QPR captain.

Shinji Kagawa set for Dortmund summer exit (May 15, 2012 08:34 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Shinji Kagawa is set to leave the club this summer after turning down the offer of a new contact.

Pardew fears Newcastle exodus (May 15, 2012 08:02 GMT)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew admits he faces a fight on his hands if he is to stave off Europe's biggest clubs when the summer transfer window opens.

Mancini must conquer new frontier (May 15, 2012 07:34 GMT)
Editor's angle: John Brewin on Mancini's next challenge, Coyle the marketing man and what awaits in Munich.

Van Persie's agent quiet over Arsenal talks (May 15, 2012 07:26 GMT)
Robin van Persie's agent is keeping his cards close to his chest with regards talks over a new contract with Arsenal.

Ferguson expects City to spend big in summer (May 15, 2012 07:05 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson feels Manchester United will have to contend with Manchester City paying "stupid money and silly salaries" this summer.

Barton given extension to answer FA charge (May 15, 2012 07:00 GMT)
The Football Association has accepted Queens Park Rangers captain Joey Barton's request to be given addition time to submit his response to two charges of violent conduct following his dismissal against Manchester City on Sunday.

Sergio Aguero targets 'run of trophies' at City (May 15, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Sergio Aguero is hopeful that Manchester City's Premier League success this season will propel the club to further silverware in the near future.

Liverpool's Kuyt vents frustration at Dalglish (May 15, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt revealed he is becoming increasingly frustrated at Anfield as he struggles to see first-team action under manager Kenny Dalglish.

Kean controversy over Allardyce comments (May 15, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Steve Kean is at the centre of an internet storm after a video emerged which appeared to show the Blackburn manager making disparaging remarks about predecessor Sam Allardyce.

Pardew named LMA Manager of the Year (May 15, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Alan Pardew has been named League Managers Association (LMA) Manager of the Year after guiding Newcastle to fifth place in the Premier League this season.

Scholes stays on at Utd, Rooney targets title (May 14, 2012 20:21 GMT)
Paul Scholes will play on for another season at Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed.

Carlos Tevez jibe at Fergie mars City parade (May 14, 2012 20:02 GMT)
Manchester City's open-top bus tour to celebrate their thrilling Premier League victory was marred by Carlos Tevez's displaying of a highly provocative banner aimed at Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

Al-Mubarak: Say goodbye to "typical City" (May 14, 2012 19:19 GMT)
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak believes Sunday's events at the Etihad Stadium have consigned the phrase "typical City" to the dustbin.

Joey Barton charged with violent conduct by FA (May 14, 2012 16:19 GMT)
Joey Barton has been charged with two acts of violent conduct during QPR's game at Manchester City on Sunday, the Football Association have announced.

Tottenham's Ledley King set for surgery (May 14, 2012 16:06 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur defender Ledley King is to undergo surgery once more this week, before sitting down to discuss his future at the club.

Chelsea boss Di Matteo considering strike duo (May 14, 2012 15:30 GMT)
Roberto Di Matteo has revealed he had Saturday's Champions League final in mind when he paired Didier Drogba and Fernando Torres in Chelsea's win over Blackburn.

Dalglish glad for respite of summer break (May 14, 2012 15:16 GMT)
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish is looking forward to the respite summer will bring after a disappointing season ended on another low note.

Everton set to appeal Tim Cahill dismissal (May 14, 2012 14:53 GMT)
Everton have announced they will appeal Tim Cahill's sending off in Sunday's 3-1 win over Newcastle.

QPR announce plans for new training facilities (May 14, 2012 13:58 GMT)
QPR have announced plans to move to a new state of the art training ground next summer, planning permission permitting.

Papiss Cisse hopes to remain at Newcastle (May 14, 2012 13:38 GMT)
Newcastle striker Papiss Demba Cisse has confirmed that he hopes to remain at Newcastle next season and spearhead the club's Europa League campaign.

Manager Hughes to decide Barton punishment (May 14, 2012 13:07 GMT)
Mark Hughes will decide what club punishment to hand down to captain Joey Barton for his conduct during yesterday's 3-2 defeat to Manchester City, QPR owner Tony Fernandes said on Monday.

The Fifth Official: The grand finale (May 14, 2012 09:43 GMT)
The Fifth Official suggests the Premier League final day may actually have been under-hyped.

Buck casts doubt on Di Matteo Chelsea future (May 14, 2012 09:41 GMT)
Roberto Di Matteo's chances of keeping the Chelsea manager's job on a permanent basis appear to have dimmed after the Blues failed to finish in the top four in the Premier League.

Man Utd interest for contract-rebel Lewandowski (May 14, 2012 09:19 GMT)
The agent of Borussia Dortmund contract rebel Robert Lewandowski has revealed Manchester United have expressed an interest in signing the striker.

Liverpool's Kuyt rules out Feyenoord return (May 14, 2012 08:54 GMT)
Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt has ruled out a return to Feyenoord in the immediate future because he feels it would be a step back in his career.

Chelsea sweat over Malouda fitness doubt (May 14, 2012 08:52 GMT)
Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo is confident Florent Malouda will be fit for the Champions League final despite picking up a hamstring injury.

Newcastle's Cabaye issues Cahill apology (May 14, 2012 08:40 GMT)
Newcastle United's Yohan Cabaye issued an apology on Sunday night for his role in the post-match dispute that saw Everton's Tim Cahill see red after the final whistle.

Manager Alex McLeish sacked by Aston Villa (May 14, 2012 08:09 GMT)
Under-fire Alex McLeish has been sacked by Aston Villa after holding talks with senior club officials on Monday.

Wigan boss Martinez flattered by Liverpool link (May 14, 2012 07:34 GMT)
Manager Roberto Martinez admits he is happy to be linked to jobs at bigger clubs but insists there is still work to do at Wigan.

Fergie: City '100 years' behind Man United (May 14, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Despite congratulating Manchester City on claiming the Premier League title, Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson warned the club they are still a century away from having the history of the Red Devils.

Mancini: Manchester City deserved to win title (May 14, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Roberto Mancini insists Manchester City deserved their success, having established superiority over title rivals United in every department apart from, until the final two minutes, their league position.

Nemanja Vidic to miss Man Utd's pre-season tour (May 14, 2012 06:27 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed Manchester United skipper Nemanja Vidic will miss the club's pre-season tour.

Team of the Week: May 13, 2012 (May 13, 2012 21:06 GMT)
Sergio Aguero and Marouane Fellaini take their places in our Team of the Week, but who else makes the cut?

QPR's Joey Barton apologises for red mist (May 13, 2012 20:20 GMT)
Joey Barton has apologised to QPR's players and supporters after being sent off in the 3-2 defeat at Manchester City on Sunday afternoon.

The greatest escape (May 13, 2012 18:43 GMT)
Richard Jolly witnessed unique drama in Manchester as City clinched the title against QPR.

MatchDay LIVE - Goals, updates and chat (May 13, 2012 17:38 GMT)
MatchDay LIVE - May 13

Ferguson congratulates City on title sucess (May 13, 2012 17:12 GMT)
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was generous in his praise after Manchester City were crowned Premier League champions - and expressed contentment with how his own side had performed over the course of the season.

Elated Mancini hails finish (May 13, 2012 16:55 GMT)
Roberto Mancini called it a "crazy season" after a last-gasp goal from Sergio Aguero handed Manchester City their first title in 44 years in the most dramatic climax to a Premier League season.

Prem: City win title with late double (May 13, 2012 16:34 GMT)
The city of Manchester is officially under blue control after Sergio Aguero incredibly helped Manchester City come from 2-1 down in injury-time to end their 44-year wait for the tag of 'English champions' on Sunday.

Premier Showdown - May 13 (May 13, 2012 15:03 GMT)
Take on Dale Johnson and Tommy Smyth in our predictions game.

No Champions League 'unthinkable' for RVP (May 13, 2012 11:39 GMT)
Arsenal captain Robin van Persie has underlined the importance of Arsenal's qualification for next season's Champions League, something which is highly likely to influence whether the club's top scorer remains at the Emirates Stadium beyond the summe

Mancini: I'll build a City dynasty (May 13, 2012 09:40 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson insists nobody should get carried away with theories of a Premier League power shift if Manchester City claim the title on Sunday, but Roberto Mancini believes rather differently as he eyes a dynasty of success at The Etihad Stadium

Keane: United don't need mass clearout (May 13, 2012 08:53 GMT)
Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane does not believe Sir Alex Ferguson needs to overhaul his squad this summer and insists that the club's young players "will have benefited from this season" even if they don't win the Premier League title.

Maradona backs Guardiola for Chelsea job (May 13, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Diego Maradona says he would not be surprised to see Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola taking over the reins at Chelsea.

Man Utd watch Kagawa in DFB-Pokal final (May 13, 2012 07:00 GMT)
As Borussia Dortmund thrashed Bayern Munich to claim the DFB-Pokal trophy, speculation has grown that BVB forward Shinji Kagawa is set to make a switch to the Premier League.

Hughes: Relegation won't be the end for QPR (May 12, 2012 19:23 GMT)
QPR boss Mark Hughes is convinced that there is a bright future ahead for the club, even if they suffer relegation to the Championship this Sunday.

Moyes set for Everton transfer kitty talks (May 12, 2012 17:30 GMT)
Everton boss David Moyes will meet with chairman Bill Kenwright "in the next week or so" to discuss the club's transfer policy this summer, as he attempts to build on the Toffees' success in the second half of the season.

Barry: Mancini has eased pressure on us (May 12, 2012 16:03 GMT)
Roberto Mancini taking the pressure off Manchester City has been key to their resurgence in the title race, according to midfielder Gareth Barry.

Evra hoping for one last twist in the tale (May 12, 2012 15:55 GMT)
Manchester United skipper Patrice Evra believes the key to the Premier League title will be for the Red Devils to hit the front quickly at Sunderland.

McLeish vows to strengthen over summer (May 12, 2012 15:43 GMT)
Under-fire manager Alex McLeish has revealed Aston Villa will look to sign more quality players this summer after a season of underachievement.

Bendtner set to leave Arsenal permanently (May 12, 2012 11:21 GMT)
Nicklas Bendtner is likely to move on from Arsenal in the summer, with the striker saying he is ready for "new challenges".

Dalglish will keep faith with his Liverpool flops (May 12, 2012 09:56 GMT)
Kenny Dalglish has no plans to scrap any of his big-money signings this summer, despite a hugely disappointing league campaign.

Champions League crucial for RVP (May 12, 2012 09:48 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has predicted a quiet summer of transfer activity at Arsenal, although he admits securing Champions League football might be the decisive factor in whether Robin van Persie stays at the club next season.

Vorm rejects exit talk despite link with Arsenal (May 12, 2012 09:38 GMT)
Michel Vorm has ruled out the possibility of a summer move to Arsenal, insisting he has no interest in playing second fiddle to Wojciech Szczesny.

Redknapp hopeful of doing Adebayor deal (May 12, 2012 09:29 GMT)
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has reiterated his desire to retain the services of Emmanuel Adebayor, but feels Manchester City will have to play ball for a deal to happen.

Sir Alex does not fear City dominance (May 12, 2012 09:24 GMT)
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is relishing the prospect of meeting Manchester City head on next season, but warned the City players that they could ruin the club's future if they fail to beat QPR.

Di Matteo in the dark over his Chelsea future (May 12, 2012 09:18 GMT)
Roberto Di Matteo has revealed he remains in the dark about his future, and feels a radical overhaul may be on the horizon at Chelsea if they lose to Bayern Munich in the Champions League final.

Off the Ball: Coming home to roost (May 12, 2012 08:28 GMT)
This week's Off The Ball has chicken puns aplenty with Blackburn's woes and Cardiff won't go blue.

Last day drama (May 12, 2012 08:27 GMT)
Dale Johnson previews what is at stake on the final day of the Premier League season.

Mancini: City play the best football in England (May 12, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini fired one last barb toward rivals United ahead of the season finale, stating regardless of which club claims the Premier League title, City have "played the best football in England".

Evans requires surgery and misses Olympics (May 11, 2012 18:12 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed Manchester United defender Jonny Evans will miss the Olympic Games this summer due to an ankle operation.

Pardew named Prem Manager of the Season (May 11, 2012 17:35 GMT)
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has been named the Premier League's Manager of the season it was announced by the club on Friday.

Evra rues Manchester United dropped points (May 11, 2012 17:23 GMT)
Manchester United skipper Patrice Evra has admitted the Red Devils "killed themselves" by tossing away an eight-point lead with just six games of the Premier League remaining.

Martinez expects busy summer at Wigan (May 11, 2012 16:20 GMT)
Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez has confirmed that he expects a major turnaround at the DW Stadium this summer, with four out-of-contract players heading for the exit door.

Kean braced for Blackburn summer departures (May 11, 2012 15:37 GMT)
Blackburn boss Steve Kean is bracing himself for other clubs attempting to "pick off'' the best players from his relegated team this summer.

Aston Villa's Alan Hutton set for surgery (May 11, 2012 13:54 GMT)
Alan Hutton is to miss Aston Villa's final game of the season against Norwich after suffering ruptured ankle ligaments.

Mancini's got the Mourinho touch - Fergie (May 11, 2012 13:37 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson paid a surprising compliment to Roberto Mancini ahead of the decisive final day of the Premier League season, confessing Mancini has matched him in the mind games department just as Jose Mourinho once did at Chelsea.

Luiz and Cahill in fitness race (May 11, 2012 13:19 GMT)
Chelsea will be without both Gary Cahill and David Luiz for their final Premier League game of the season, although manager Roberto Di Matteo remains hopeful they will be fit in time for the Champions League final.

Coyle bemoans season of 'trauma and turmoil' (May 11, 2012 13:03 GMT)
Bolton boss Owen Coyle feels his relegation-threatened side have had a season "you could not make up", but remains confident they can still finish the season on a positive note.

Mancini downplays grudge match talk (May 11, 2012 12:19 GMT)
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has stressed this weekend's title decider against QPR is not a personal battle between him and managerial counterpart Mark Hughes.

Liverpool's communications director leaves (May 11, 2012 11:50 GMT)
Fenway Sports Group are continuing their restructuring at Liverpool after announcing director of communications Ian Cotton is to leave the club.

Spurs' Redknapp rubbishes Gareth Bale tale (May 11, 2012 11:06 GMT)
Harry Redknapp has dismissed a report claiming Tottenham have agreed a fee with Barcelona for the sale of Gareth Bale.

Kia Joorabchian favours Tevez stay at City (May 11, 2012 10:37 GMT)
Kia Joorabchian has suggested Carlos Tevez is likely to stay at Manchester City next season.

Fergie eyes 'something stupid' (May 11, 2012 09:55 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson is looking for "something stupid" to happen to Manchester City against Queens Park Rangers, to hand his side a chance of snatching the title.

Comolli: Andy Carroll can only get better (May 11, 2012 08:30 GMT)
Liverpool's former director of football Damien Comolli feels striker Andy Carroll is on the path to greatness.

Premier League Spotlight: The final curtain (May 11, 2012 07:23 GMT)
In the final Premier League Spotlight of the season, James Dall wonders who will hold their nerve in the title race, the battle for a top-four finish and the scrap for survival.

Yaya Toure targets world domination with City (May 11, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure is determined to propel the club to become the biggest in the world.

Stale Solbakken named new Wolves manager (May 11, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Norwegian coach Stale Solbakken has been confirmed as the new manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Laurent Koscielny: We lost faith in everything (May 11, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny admits that players lost faith in themselves and manager Arsene Wenger after a "catastrophic" start to the season.

Wenger plays down M'Vila transfer reports (May 10, 2012 20:51 GMT)
Arsenal have already secured the £10 million signing of Lukas Podolski from Cologne, but Arsene Wenger poured cold water on reports France midfielder Yann M'Vila was set to follow in a big-money move from Rennes.

Swans boss Rodgers to spend time with Spain (May 10, 2012 16:08 GMT)
Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers plans to "keep on top of the game" when he spends four days with world and European champions Spain at their pre-Euro 2012 training camp.

Rovers owners Venky's refute sale suggestion (May 10, 2012 14:35 GMT)
Blackburn's co-owner has insisted the club is not for sale despite their relegation from the Premier League.

Gourlay: Chelsea could stay at Stamford Bridge (May 10, 2012 14:24 GMT)
Ron Gourlay has insisted Chelsea's bid to build a new stadium at Battersea Power Station does not mean they have given up on redeveloping Stamford Bridge.

Di Matteo must wait for Chelsea decision (May 10, 2012 13:16 GMT)
Chelsea chief executive Ron Gourlay has dismissed speculation that the club have already decided Roberto Di Matteo will not be the manager next season.

Blackburn confirm Hunt departure (May 10, 2012 11:56 GMT)
Blackburn have confirmed that deputy chief executive Paul Hunt has left the club following the furore over a leaked letter.

Bould to replace Rice as assistant at Arsenal (May 10, 2012 11:02 GMT)
Arsenal assistant manager Pat Rice has announced his retirement at the end of the season following 44 years' service at the club.

Hubbard: McLeish lowers Villa standards (May 10, 2012 10:08 GMT)
Norman Hubbard holds Alex McLeish responsible for the mediocrity currently embodied by Aston Villa.

Victor Moses set for Wigan exit - agent (May 10, 2012 10:08 GMT)
Victor Moses is likely to seek a move away from Wigan Athletic this summer, according to the forward's agent.

Tottenham's King set for summer surgery (May 10, 2012 08:40 GMT)
Harry Redknapp has indicated Tottenham Hotspur defender Ledley King will undergo further surgery on his troublesome knees this summer.

John O'Shea disappointed with Roberto Mancini (May 10, 2012 07:54 GMT)
Sunderland defender John O'Shea feels it is "disappointing" that Manchester City coach Roberto Mancini has resorted to belittling certain teams in the Premier League.

Rewind to 1995: Rovers win the title (May 10, 2012 07:43 GMT)
Alex Livie rewinds to 1995, when Blackburn were involved in a dramatic end to the title race.

Andy Carroll grateful for Dalglish support (May 10, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Andy Carroll has expressed his gratitude to Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish for his support following a difficult first full season on Merseyside.

Di Matteo backs beleaguered skipper Terry (May 9, 2012 14:40 GMT)
Chelsea interim manager Roberto di Matteo has sprung to the defence of captain John Terry after questions were asked about the England defender's form.

Rovers boss Kean quiet over Hunt reports (May 9, 2012 13:57 GMT)
Blackburn manager Steve Kean has refused to discuss reports claiming the club's deputy chief executive Paul Hunt has been sacked.

Man City's Yaya Toure wants Barca return (May 9, 2012 10:35 GMT)
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has reiterated his desire to finish his career back at former club Barcelona.

Caldwell keen to avoid relegation battle again (May 9, 2012 10:16 GMT)
Wigan captain Gary Caldwell is determined to ensure the club's fans do not go through the torment of any more relegation battles.

Blackburn sack chief exec Hunt - report (May 9, 2012 10:06 GMT)
Blackburn Rovers have sacked deputy chief executive Paul Hunt, according to reports.

Gyan may not stay in UAE, future 'anywhere' (May 9, 2012 08:33 GMT)
Asamoah Gyan has cast doubt over his future by admitting it could lie ''anywhere''.

United's Jones pleased with first United season (May 9, 2012 08:28 GMT)
Phil Jones has expressed his delight at the number of first-team appearances he has made for Manchester United during his debut season at Old Trafford.

Ex-Chelsea star Wilkins on drink driving charge (May 9, 2012 08:26 GMT)
Former England and Chelsea player Ray Wilkins has been charged with drink-driving, police said.

Anderlecht's Biglia: Arsenal and Real want me (May 9, 2012 08:22 GMT)
Anderlecht midfielder Lucas Biglia has revealed that both Arsenal and Real Madrid have been tracking him, although there have been no formal offers.

Toon star Cisse reveals Real Madrid desire (May 9, 2012 08:03 GMT)
Papiss Cisse is keen to secure a move to Spanish champions Real Madrid at some point - but for now insists he is happy at Newcastle.

Everton loanee Drenthe eyes Feyenoord return (May 9, 2012 07:35 GMT)
Royston Drenthe says that he wants to return to Feyenoord and end his troubled five-year spell with Real Madrid.

Mancini: We have 'two fingers on the trophy' (May 9, 2012 07:11 GMT)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini says they have ''two fingers on the trophy'' but will ensure that his side focus on beating QPR to seal the title this weekend.

Dalglish heaps praise on 'unplayable' Carroll (May 9, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Kenny Dalglish heaped praise on a number of his players, including striker Andy Carrroll, following Liverpool's 4-1 thrashing of Chelsea on Tuesday.

This was how it felt to be City (May 9, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Editor's angle: John Brewin on success changing City, Cisse as Devon Loch and Rovers' demise.

Signs of promise at Anfield (May 8, 2012 22:34 GMT)
Richard Jolly was at Anfield to see Liverpool's underachievers finally produce against Chelsea.

Assou-Ekotto 'fully committed' to Tottenham (May 8, 2012 21:44 GMT)
Benoit Assou-Ekotto has attempted to distance himself from reports earlier on Tuesday that he could seek to leave Tottenham Hotspur at the end of the season.

Lack of support for Kean revealed in letter (May 8, 2012 20:27 GMT)
A letter from Blackburn Rovers' deputy chief executive Paul Hunt to the club's owners has been leaked in which he warned of the need for further investment and called for the removal of manager Steve Kean.

Fulham in move for Narsingh and Assaidi (May 8, 2012 19:21 GMT)
Fulham have pinpointed Heerenveen wingers Luciano Narsingh and Oussama Assaidi as two of their summer targets.

Letter reveals Rovers owners were warned (May 8, 2012 14:20 GMT)
A letter from Blackburn Rovers' deputy chief executive Paul Hunt to the club's owners has been leaked in which he warned of the need for further investment and called for the removal of manager Steve Kean.

Arsenal loanee Benayoun plots perfect farewell (May 8, 2012 13:49 GMT)
Yossi Benayoun is plotting the perfect farewell to Arsenal as he approaches the final game of his loan spell.

Assou-Ekotto may seek to leave Tottenham (May 8, 2012 13:20 GMT)
Benoit Assou-Ekotto may seek to leave Tottenham Hotspur at the end of the season.

Susic expects Dzeko to leave Man City (May 8, 2012 12:10 GMT)
Bosnia and Herzegovina boss Safet Susic believes Edin Dzeko will leave Manchester City this summer.

Ranieri: Chelsea could wait for Pep Guardiola (May 8, 2012 12:10 GMT)
Former Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri has suggested Blues owner Roman Abramovich could be prepared to wait for the services of Pep Guardiola.

Premier Showdown - May 5-8 (May 8, 2012 11:28 GMT)
Take on Dale Johnson and Tommy Smyth in our predictions game.

Cisse hoping Hughes gets revenge on City (May 8, 2012 10:53 GMT)
Djibril Cisse has backed QPR manager Mark Hughes to take "sweet revenge" by denying Manchester City the title on Sunday.

Scharner to leave West Brom this summer (May 8, 2012 10:37 GMT)
West Brom midfielder Paul Scharner has confirmed he will be leaving the club at the end of the season when his current contract expires.

Vertonghen fears cost may scupper Spurs move (May 8, 2012 09:49 GMT)
Jan Vertonghen has set his sights on a move to Tottenham Hotspur but fears Ajax could price him out of a move.

Chelsea's Lukaku seeking loan exit (May 8, 2012 09:21 GMT)
Romelu Lukaku has spoken of his disappointment about a lack of playing time at Chelsea and confirmed he is likely to go out on loan next season.

Hazard: I will be wearing blue next year (May 8, 2012 07:46 GMT)
Eden Hazard has dropped a hint that he will join Manchester City or Chelsea in the summer after revealing he will "definitely" be wearing blue next season.

Richard Jolly: Fowl day of damnation for Rovers (May 7, 2012 22:34 GMT)
Richard Jolly on a night of ruffled feathers as Blackburn descended, and Wigan survived.

Bolton's Wheater sufferers cruciate injury (May 7, 2012 19:14 GMT)
Relegation-threatened Bolton Wanderers have suffered another blow after defender David Wheater was ruled out for nine months with a ruptured cruciate ligament.

Chelsea, PSG set for Yankee Stadium friendly (May 7, 2012 17:24 GMT)
Chelsea are set to play the first ever football match at New York's new Yankee Stadium after confirming they will face Paris St Germain there during their US summer tour.

Yaya Toure sees period of dominance at City (May 7, 2012 14:03 GMT)
Yaya Toure feels Manchester City are on the path to greatness and is hopeful Premier League glory will be the springboard to major success.

The Fifth Official: Turbo-charged Toure, despair elsewhere (May 7, 2012 10:53 GMT)
The Fifth Official lauds the turbo-charged Yaya Toure but considers much despair elsewhere.

Reo-Coker believes in Bolton survival instinct (May 7, 2012 10:22 GMT)
Bolton midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker insists he has "no fear" heading into the club's vital clash with Stoke on the final day of the season, despite the Trotters' Premier League fate being out of their hands.

Jan Vertonghen admits Tottenham interest (May 7, 2012 09:57 GMT)
Jan Vertonghen has admitted there is "something happening" with Tottenham, but the Ajax defender claims he has other irons in the fire.

United's Ferguson eyes Spark of inspiration (May 7, 2012 07:57 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson is banking on Mark Hughes coming back to haunt Manchester City on the final day of the Premier League season.

Arsenal's Sagna: Johnson foul was deliberate (May 7, 2012 07:42 GMT)
Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna has accused Norwich's Bradley Johnson of injuring him "on purpose" after suffering a broken fibula that rules him out of France's bid for Euro 2012 glory.

Red Devils dare to dream (May 6, 2012 18:57 GMT)
Richard Jolly watched Man Utd maintain some hope of the title by beating Swansea.

Team of the Week: May 6, 2012 (May 6, 2012 17:41 GMT)
Yaya Toure and John Ruddy take their places in our Team of the Week, but who else makes the cut?

Man City boss Mancini: It depends on us (May 6, 2012 17:04 GMT)
Roberto Mancini knows that his Manchester City team are favourites to lift the Premier League title after victory at Newcastle.

Palmer: Spurs fail to seize opportunity (May 6, 2012 16:40 GMT)
Kevin Palmer was at Aston Villa as Tottenham failed to seize their big chance.

Prem: City and Utd win as race goes to wire (May 6, 2012 14:35 GMT)
Yaya Toure was the hero as Manchester City kept themselves firmly in the driving seat for the Premier League title with a priceless victory over Newcastle in their penultimate game of the season.

Newcastle still plan to sell stadium naming rights (May 6, 2012 11:55 GMT)
Newcastle managing director Derek Llambias has re-affirmed the club's intention to sell the naming rights for St James' Park.

Newcastle unveil Robson statue (May 6, 2012 11:31 GMT)
Newcastle United have immortalised the late Sir Bobby Robson with a statue in his memory.

Purslow: Liverpool have come a long way (May 6, 2012 11:06 GMT)
Former Liverpool managing director Christian Purslow has revealed the club was one day away from administration before being sold to current owners Fenway Sports Group.

FC Twente want £12.5m for Luuk de Jong (May 6, 2012 10:02 GMT)
FC Twente have warned the suitors of Luuk de Jong they will not consider selling their young striker for anything less than £12.5 million.

MatchDay LIVE - Goals, updates and chat (May 6, 2012 09:28 GMT)
MatchDay LIVE - May 6

Gourlay: Di Matteo decision still to be made (May 6, 2012 09:04 GMT)
Chelsea chief executive Ron Gourlay praised Roberto Di Matteo's efforts after he led the team to FA Cup glory but remains insistent that no decision will be taken on his long-term future until the end of the season.

Ferguson: We can't compete with City finance (May 6, 2012 08:40 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has labelled the transfer market "insane" and accepts Manchester United cannot compete with Manchester City's spending power.

Wenger laments lack of penalty decisions (May 5, 2012 16:07 GMT)
Arsene Wenger lamented the lack of penalties awarded to his side at the Emirates Stadium this season after referee Anthony Taylor rejected a strong spot-kick appeal late on in their 3-3 draw with Norwich.

Arsenal defender Sagna suffers leg break (May 5, 2012 14:59 GMT)
Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna will miss Euro 2012 after fracturing his right leg in Saturday's fixture with Norwich at the Emirates Stadium.

Chat LIVE with ESPN's James Dall (May 5, 2012 13:19 GMT)
Join us at 1500 BST for a LIVE chat with ESPN's Jon Carter.

Wenger: Podolski deal will help us keep RVP (May 5, 2012 09:50 GMT)
Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal have signalled their intent to skipper Robin van Persie they are serious about challenging for trophies next season with the signing of Lukas Podolski.

Off the Ball: Roy's mask, Rossi wrath (May 5, 2012 09:24 GMT)
Off The Ball: Roy gets a mask tribute, Ronaldo is put in his place and Delio Rossi takes things into his own hands.

Pardew tells Cisse: Premier League not easy (May 4, 2012 20:27 GMT)
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has warned man-of-the-moment Papiss Cisse life in the Premier League may not always be as easy as he is making it look.

Rodgers hits out at 'disrespectful' Mancini (May 4, 2012 17:59 GMT)
Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers has accused Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini of being disrespectful to his side as they prepare to face Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Jol denies Dempsey to Liverpool reports (May 4, 2012 16:45 GMT)
Fulham manager Martin Jol has dismissed speculation linking Clint Dempsey with a move to Liverpool and remains hopeful the American will sign a new deal at Craven Cottage.

Hodgson timing could harm QPR - Hughes (May 4, 2012 16:21 GMT)
QPR manager Mark Hughes is a "little disappointed" that the Football Association chose to appoint Roy Hodgson as England boss in the midst of the relegation run-in.

Title not guaranteed for City - Phil Jones (May 4, 2012 15:43 GMT)
Phil Jones has warned Manchester City to take their foot of the gas at their peril, the Manchester United defender insisting there will be "a few more" twists and turns in the race for the title.

Wenger 'quite confident' over Van Persie stay (May 4, 2012 14:19 GMT)
Arsene Wenger is "quite confident" that Robin van Persie will sign a new contract with Arsenal in the summer.

Redknapp angered at Bale to City reports (May 4, 2012 14:05 GMT)
Harry Redknapp reacted dismissively on Friday to a report in the Daily Mail that claimed Manchester City will make a £40 million bid for Tottenham's Gareth Bale this summer.

McLeish: Nightclub incident a 'slur' on Villa (May 4, 2012 13:42 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish believes the behaviour of Fabian Delph, Chris Herd and James Collins in an incident at a nightclub earlier this week was a "slur on the club".

Chelsea bid for Battersea Power Station site (May 4, 2012 12:29 GMT)
Chelsea have submitted a bid to acquire the Battersea Power Station site for the construction of a 60,000-seater stadium.

Lee closing in on Bolton return (May 4, 2012 11:25 GMT)
Bolton winger Lee Chung-yong is set to feature for Wanderers' reserves on Friday as he continues his recovery from the broken leg he suffered last summer.

Ferguson: Fletcher still on road to recovery (May 4, 2012 10:52 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed Darren Fletcher remains on the comeback trail despite midweek rumours that he was about to announce his retirement.

Mancini doubts Gareth Bale will leave Spurs (May 4, 2012 10:00 GMT)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini considers Gareth Bale a "fantastic player" but does not believe the midfielder will leave Tottenham Hotspur in the foreseeable future.

Keane: Not a bad thing if United lose the title (May 4, 2012 09:45 GMT)
Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane believes it would be a blessing in disguise if the Red Devils lost the Premier League to rivals Manchester City.

Botafogo quell talk of move for Arsenal's Santos (May 4, 2012 08:34 GMT)
Brazilian side Botafogo have rejected reports that they could sign Arsenal full-back Andre Santos.

Premier League Spotlight: Penultimately yours (May 4, 2012 08:15 GMT)
Premier League Spotlight: Newcastle stand in Manchester City's way of the title on the penultimate weekend of the season.

Aston Villa discipline Delph, Herd and Collins (May 4, 2012 07:35 GMT)
Aston Villa have disciplined three members of their first first-team squad for their part in a nightclub fracas during the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Rooney overhead kick voted best Prem goal (May 4, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Wayne Rooney's spectacular overhead kick in the Manchester derby in February 2011 has been voted as the greatest goal in the 20 seasons of the Premier League.

Van Persie 'very happy' with Podolski deal (May 3, 2012 21:00 GMT)
Robin van Persie has dropped a strong hint that he will be playing at Arsenal next season by expressing his delight that Germany striker Lukas Podolski will join the club.

Van der Vaart delighted with Redknapp stay (May 3, 2012 16:37 GMT)
Rafael van der Vaart has expressed his joy at the news Harry Redknapp will not be leaving Tottenham Hotspur to become England manager.

Hubbard: Premier League's best signings (May 3, 2012 14:02 GMT)
Norman Hubbard selects his top ten best signings of the Premier League season.

Walker signs new Spurs deal (May 3, 2012 13:49 GMT)
Kyle Walker has signed a new contract with Tottenham Hotspur until 2017.

Redknapp: Spurs yet to bid for Vertonghen (May 3, 2012 13:34 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp has confirmed he is interested in signing Jan Vertonghen but said no contact has yet been made with Ajax.

Podolski looking to win titles with Arsenal (May 3, 2012 12:51 GMT)
New Arsenal signing Lukas Podolski says he joined the club primarily to try to win Premier League titles.

Werner says Liverpool are planning to spend (May 3, 2012 12:12 GMT)
Liverpool chairman Tom Werner says the club is working hard to identify transfer targets and expressed his admiration for Fulham forward Clint Dempsey.

Vidic is not heading for Juventus - agent (May 3, 2012 11:33 GMT)
Nemanja Vidic's agent has dismissed rumours that the Manchester United defender is on his way to Juventus.

Cisse: Blues goal my best (May 3, 2012 11:06 GMT)
Newcastle hitman Papiss Cisse has named his wonder-strike against Chelsea as the best goal of his career to date.

Liverpool upbeat despite reporting £50m loss (May 3, 2012 10:07 GMT)
Liverpool have reported a loss of almost £50 million for the last financial year as a result of failed new stadium costs and pay-offs to former manager Roy Hodgson and other staff.

Welbeck and Evans injured (May 3, 2012 09:45 GMT)
Manchester United will be without Danny Welbeck and Jonny Evans for the penultimate game of their Premier League title challenge this weekend.

Mancini: Newcastle game tougher than United (May 3, 2012 09:06 GMT)
Roberto Mancini says Manchester City's game against Newcastle United on Sunday will be tougher than the Manchester derby.

Spurs have made bid for Vertonghen - agent (May 3, 2012 08:20 GMT)
The agent of Ajax defender Jan Vertonghen has confirmed that Tottenham are among a number of clubs to have made a firm offer for the player.

Montpellier's Yanga-Mbiwa keen on Man Utd (May 3, 2012 07:31 GMT)
Montpellier captain Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa has iterated his desire to move to the Premier League and says playing for Manchester United would be a dream.

Palmer: Toon machine ends Chelsea hopes (May 2, 2012 22:20 GMT)
Kevin Palmer saw an impressive Newcastle beat Chelsea as they pushed their claims for the top four.

Jolly: Harry's Spurs have their mojo back (May 2, 2012 22:11 GMT)
Richard Jolly was at the Reebok Stadium to see Tottenham return to playing with a swagger.

Prem Lge: Battle for fourth place hots up (May 2, 2012 20:59 GMT)
Papiss Demba Cisse maintained his remarkable goalscoring run as Newcastle beat high-flying Chelsea 2-0 at Stamford Bridge.

Fabrice Muamba thanks fans on Reebok return (May 2, 2012 19:09 GMT)
Fabrice Muamba waved to supporters as he returned to the Reebok Stadium for the first time since his cardiac arrest.

Jolly: Judgement day for Liverpool (May 2, 2012 18:19 GMT)
Richard Jolly heard from Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher ahead of judgment day for Liverpool.

Di Matteo: We won't hold back v Newcastle (May 2, 2012 17:03 GMT)
Roberto Di Matteo is confident his Chelsea squad will not hold back in Wednesday night's crucial Premier League game against Newcastle, regardless of the match taking place less than three days before their Wembley meeting with Liverpool.

MatchDay LIVE - Goals, updates and chat (May 2, 2012 16:06 GMT)
MatchDay LIVE - May 2

Cameron Jerome seeks talks over Stoke role (May 2, 2012 15:34 GMT)
Cameron Jerome feels he has been the victim of an "unfair" selection policy at Stoke and is seeking talks with manager Tony Pulis about the matter this summer.

Arshavin to decide future after Euro 2012 (May 2, 2012 15:06 GMT)
Arsenal forward Andrei Arshavin will wait until after Euro 2012 before deciding where his future lies.

McManaman critical of Liverpool rotation (May 2, 2012 14:30 GMT)
Former Liverpool midfielder Steve McManaman has accused the current side of letting down the fans after the defeat to Fulham at Anfield on Tuesday.

Campbell officially calls time on career (May 2, 2012 14:10 GMT)
Former Arsenal and England defender Sol Campbell has announced his retirement from football after two decades in the game.

Fergie: United youngsters set for loan exodus (May 2, 2012 10:39 GMT)
A host of Manchester United reserve-team players will be sent out on loan next season to further their football education, Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed.

QPR's Cisse: Time to show what we're made of (May 2, 2012 10:01 GMT)
QPR striker Djibril Cisse has urged his team-mates to stand up and be counted as they prepare for a crunch game in their fight for Premier League survival against Stoke this weekend.

Liverpool among Luuk de Jong suitors - agent (May 2, 2012 09:00 GMT)
Liverpool are interested in signing prolific FC Twente striker Luuk De Jong but face stiff opposition from "15 other clubs" for the Dutchman's signature, according to his agent.

United cannot paper over the cracks (May 2, 2012 07:14 GMT)
John Brewin says that conservatism has caught up with Sir Alex Ferguson in this week's Editor's Angle.

Silva: Mancini mind games have helped us (May 2, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City star believes Roberto Mancini's psychological warfare has helped turn the title race in his side's favour.

Di Matteo: Chelsea deserve to trail City & Utd (May 2, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Roberto Di Matteo believes Chelsea deserve to be 22 points behind Manchester City and Manchester United in the Premier League after their inconsistent season.

Dalglish fumes at Liverpool display (May 1, 2012 22:17 GMT)
Kenny Dalglish gave a withering assessment of Liverpool's performance after they lost 1-0 to Fulham at Anfield on Tuesday.

Delap pens one-year Stoke extension (May 1, 2012 18:37 GMT)
Stoke City veteran Rory Delap has agreed a new one-year deal with the club, which will see his stay at the Britannia Stadium extended into a seventh year.

Given: City will not have bought title (May 1, 2012 18:17 GMT)
Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given believes any accusations that Manchester City financial clout has secured them the title will be without credit if his former club clinch this year's Premier League crown.

Riveros leaves Sunderland for Turkey (May 1, 2012 14:35 GMT)
Sunderland midfielder Cristian Riveros has completed a permanent move to Turkish club Kayserispor for an undisclosed fee.

Marin wants to play for Di Matteo at Chelsea (May 1, 2012 10:26 GMT)
Marko Marin hopes that Roberto Di Matteo is at the Chelsea helm when he joins the club in the summer.

The Fifth Official: Touchline tantrums (May 1, 2012 09:59 GMT)
The Fifth Official delights in Fergie and Mancini's angry Birdie Song and Stoke fans doing the Wenger.

Hamburg's Fink admits interest in Dirk Kuyt (May 1, 2012 09:41 GMT)
Hamburg coach Thorsten Fink has described Liverpool's Dutch forward Dirk Kuyt as a "class" player.

Petrov named Players' Player of the Year (May 1, 2012 08:15 GMT)
Aston Villa skipper Stiliyan Petrov, who is currently sidelined because of acute leukaemia, has been voted the club's Players' Player of the Year.

Baggies sizing up Roy Hodgson replacement (May 1, 2012 07:57 GMT)
West Brom will start their search for head coach Roy Hodgson's successor with chairman Jeremy Peace admitting he will be ''a hard act to follow''.

Danny Welbeck worry for Manchester United (May 1, 2012 07:05 GMT)
Manchester United are sweating on the fitness of Danny Welbeck after the forward left the Etihad Stadium wearing a protective boot on Monday night.

Mancini: Man United are favourites (May 1, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Roberto Mancini believes Manchester United are still favourites for the title despite Manchester City's 1-0 win over their rivals that saw them climb back top of the Premier League table.

Neville: Ferguson facing 'worst nightmare' (May 1, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville says losing the Premier League title to rivals City on goal difference would be Sir Alex Ferguson's "worst nightmare" following their derby defeat on Monday.


English Championship
Graham Taylor steps down from Watford role (May 30, 2012 15:51 GMT)
Former Hornets manager Graham Taylor steps down as Championship club's non-executive chairman.

The Trawler: Terriers shoot down Blades (May 28, 2012 09:06 GMT)
This week in The Trawler, Huddersfield are spot on against the Blades and is it Rhodes to Fulham?

West Ham release four, Green set for talks (May 23, 2012 15:44 GMT)
West Ham have released four players - Julien Faubert, John Carew, Abdoulaye Faye and Papa Bouba Diop - as they have come to the end of their contracts.

The Trawler: Big Sam's grand slam (May 21, 2012 07:57 GMT)
This week in The Trawler, Big Sam led West Ham to promotion but Luton suffered heartache.

Vaz Te delights in West Ham's play-off victory (May 19, 2012 16:20 GMT)
Ricardo Vaz Te praised his team-mates after his goal saw West Ham promoted back to the Premier League.

Allardyce: Play-off final is bigger than UCL (May 19, 2012 10:51 GMT)
West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce believes the Championship play-off final is a bigger game than the Champions League final.

The Trawler: West Ham eye Champions League (May 14, 2012 07:53 GMT)
This week in The Trawler, West Ham target the Champions League and Chinese buyers eye Coventry.

Phillips feels Blackpool have a point to prove (May 9, 2012 21:16 GMT)
Blackpool's Matt Phillips feels his side have something to prove when they face West Ham in the Championship play-off final.

Hull sack Barmby over comments to media (May 8, 2012 14:57 GMT)
Hull City have sacked manager Nick Barmby over "wholly misleading" remarks made to the press about the club's ambition and transfer spending.

The Trawler: Owls take flight, Hammers on top (May 7, 2012 09:26 GMT)
This week in The Trawler, it's promotion time for Wednesday and West Ham edge closer.

Goalkeeper David James to leave Bristol City (May 1, 2012 14:48 GMT)
Former England goalkeeper David James has been told he can leave Championship club Bristol City.


English League One
Di Canio extends Swindon contract (May 30, 2012 16:36 GMT)
Manager signs extension to his Swindon contract, keeping him at the newly-promoted club until 2015

L1: Sheff Wednesday pip Blades to promotion (May 5, 2012 17:00 GMT)
Sheffield Wednesday earned promotion back to the Championship after a 2-0 win over relegated Wycombe kept them ahead of city rivals Sheffield United.


English League Two
Burton appoint Rowett as permanent boss (May 10, 2012 16:14 GMT)
Gary Rowett has been confirmed as Burton's permanent new manager having finished the season in a caretaker capacity at the Pirelli Stadium.

L2: Crawley secure back-to-back promotions (May 5, 2012 16:58 GMT)
Crawley secured back-to-back promotions as a 1-0 win over Accrington ensured they held on to the final automatic spot in npower League Two.


English FA Cup
Di Matteo: Chelsea players answered critics (May 5, 2012 20:53 GMT)
Roberto Di Matteo claimed his Chelsea old guard delivered the perfect response to their critics with the 2-1 FA Cup final triumph over Liverpool - but flat-batted speculation over his own future on yet another day of triumph for the Blues at Wembley

Chelsea the history men once more (May 5, 2012 20:41 GMT)
John Brewin on Chelsea's history boys as they took another FA Cup title by beating Liverpool.

Dalglish: Credit officials if decision was right (May 5, 2012 20:01 GMT)
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish insists the officials should get all the credit if they called the toughest decision of a dramatic FA Cup final correctly.

Di Matteo makes his mark (May 5, 2012 19:31 GMT)
Richard Jolly on how Di Matteo made his mark on Chelsea, while Kenny's caution scuppered Liverpool.

Gerrard: FA Cup win would not paper over cracks (May 5, 2012 08:28 GMT)
Steven Gerrard says Liverpool will still need to sign new players this summer, even if they complete a cup double by winning the FA Cup against Chelsea on Saturday.

Lampard: Form is nothing without trophy wins (May 4, 2012 18:43 GMT)
Frank Lampard has warned that Chelsea's spectacular resurgence under Roberto Di Matteo would mean nothing if they lost both the FA Cup and Champions League finals.

Keegan: Reds and Blues have eyes on the prize (May 4, 2012 14:10 GMT)
Kevin Keegan is anticipating a special day at Wembley when Chelsea face Liverpool in the FA Cup final.

Terry: FA Cup win can land Di Matteo the job (May 4, 2012 12:26 GMT)
John Terry says winning the FA Cup will put Roberto Di Matteo "in a very good position" to land the Chelsea manager's job on a full-time basis, adding it would be a "bonus" if the club can beat Liverpool to make sure the Italian stays on at the helm.

Chelsea's Luiz and Cahill set to miss FA Cup final (May 4, 2012 10:47 GMT)
Chelsea defenders David Luiz and Gary Cahill were absent from the club's training session on Friday, casting doubts over their availability for Saturday's FA Cup final against Liverpool.

Downing: Liverpool building a great team (May 4, 2012 07:55 GMT)
Stewart Downing insists Liverpool's new recruits should not be made scapegoats for the Reds' disappointing league form.

Rewind to 1997: Hughes sparks Chelsea (May 3, 2012 08:11 GMT)
Jon Carter rewinds to 1997 when Chelsea beat Liverpool 4-2 in the FA Cup on the way to glory.

Chelsea fan banned for racist abuse at Wembley (May 2, 2012 17:55 GMT)
A football fan has been handed a three-year stadium ban after hurling racist abuse at Chelsea striker Didier Drogba.

Dalglish talks up value of cups (May 2, 2012 14:50 GMT)
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish believes an "obsession" with the Premier League is reducing the value of winning cup competitions.