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Arsenal and Chelsea could face a play-off for the final automatic Champions League place if they finish with identical records after Sunday's games, the Premier League has confirmed to ESPN, but finding a date for such a game will prove problema

Arteta injury doubt for top-four decider (May 15, 2013 07:41 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has admitted Mikel Arteta is a serious doubt for Arsenal's crucial final game of the season at Newcastle due to injury.

Wenger targets third spot (May 15, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has his sights set on third spot in the Premier League after watching his side hammer the final nail into Wigan's relegation coffin.

Kidd praises Man City players' focus (May 15, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City caretaker manager Brian Kidd has praised his players for maintaining their focus after the club secured second place in the Premier League with a 2-0 d

Martinez: Defence was Wigan's downfall (May 15, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez was left to rue his side's defensive shortcomings this season after Latics' relegation to the Championship was confirmed with a 4-1 humbling at the hands of Arsenal on Tuesday.

Delaney: Defensive woes sink Wigan (May 14, 2013 22:29 GMT)
Miguel Delaney was at the Emrates to see FA Cup-winners Wigan relegated after a heavy defeat to Arsenal

Man City dumps Reading to secure 2nd (May 14, 2013 22:03 GMT)
Manchester City began life without Roberto Mancini with a routine 2-0 win at rain-sodden Reading on Tuesday to secure second place in the Premier League.

Wigan relegated as Arsenal into 4th (May 14, 2013 21:42 GMT)
Wigan became the first team to be relegated and win the FA Cup in the same season after a 4-1 loss at Arsenal on Tuesday ended its eight-year stay in the Premier League.

Prem: Wigan relegated at Arsenal, Man City win (May 14, 2013 21:33 GMT)
Wigan were relegated to the Championship on Tuesday night after suffering a 4-1 thrashing at Arsenal which sent the Gunners back above Spurs into fourth in the table.

Platt quits City following Mancini sacking (May 14, 2013 18:16 GMT)
Manchester City assistant boss David Platt has resigned following the club's decision to sack manager Roberto Mancini.

Cabaye: Newcastle 'not proud' of struggle (May 14, 2013 16:31 GMT)
Yohan Cabaye says that although he is happy that Newcastle have secured Premier League safet with a game to go, the team should not be proud at the position they find themselves in.

Uncertainty over United coaches (May 14, 2013 14:33 GMT)
Manchester United's backroom staff are fearful for their future after Sir Alex Ferguson announced he will retire as manager in the summer, ESPN understands.

Rose returns to Spurs from Sunderland (May 14, 2013 14:25 GMT)
Danny Rose has ended his loan spell at Sunderland and returned to Tottenham to undergo surgery on a wrist injury.

Stoke still targeting top-half finish (May 14, 2013 14:20 GMT)
Peter Coates has made it clear there can be no let-up from Stoke City despite being assured of a sixth successive season in the Premier League.

Mancini highs and lows at City (May 14, 2013 14:05 GMT)
Roberto Mancini managed to break Manchester City's agonising 35-year wait for a trophy with success in the FA Cup two years ago, followed by the Premier League title a year later, but it wasn't all smooth sailing for the Italian.

City fans angry over Mancini dismissal (May 14, 2013 12:56 GMT)
Manchester City supporters have expressed their disappointment following Roberto Mancini's sacking, but the Italian's departure was welcomed by former City kit man Stephen Aziz, who described the manager as "arrogant, vain, self-centred" on Twitter.

City won't rush appointment of Pellegrini (May 14, 2013 12:26 GMT)
Manchester City will bide their time before moving to appoint Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini to replace the sacked Roberto Mancini as their manager.

Rodgers sets sights on top four (May 14, 2013 11:57 GMT)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has admitted to the Liverpool

Brunt eager to spoil Ferguson's goodbye (May 14, 2013 11:37 GMT)
Chris Brunt has vowed that West Bromwich Albion will be doing all they can to make sure Sir Alex Ferguson walks away from the Premier League off the back of a defeat.

Hazard: Mourinho is the world's best (May 14, 2013 11:16 GMT)
Chelsea star Eden Hazard is excited about the prospect of playing under Jose Mourinho next season.

Arteta: Wigan will fight for their lives (May 14, 2013 10:25 GMT)
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta has told his club's official website that Wigan will "play for their lives" in Tuesday night's crucial game at Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal cash in on Barca title (May 14, 2013 08:44 GMT)
Arsenal are set for a windfall of around £3.5 million courtesy of Barcelona clinching the Spanish title and Hull City winning promotion to the Premier League, according to reports.

Manchester City plan staff overhaul - report (May 14, 2013 07:13 GMT)
Roberto Mancini's sacking from Manchester City will merely be the start of a major revamp at the club in the coming weeks, according to the Pellegrini favourite to replace Mancini (May 14, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini is the favourite to replace Roberto Mancini at Manchester City.

Houllier praises 'true leader' Carragher (May 14, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier has hailed Jamie Carragher as "a true leader" deserving of more recognition of his technical ability.

Mills: Mancini 'failed' City's expectations (May 14, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Former Manchester City defender Danny Mills has said he was not surprised by the sacking of manager Roberto Mancini, insisting the Italian failed to meet "City's standing and expectations".

Howard calls for 'strong' Moyes replacement (May 14, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Tim Howard has called on Everton to find a strong character to replace David Moyes as manager.

Wilshere set for 'minor' ankle surgery (May 14, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal has confirmed midfielder Jack Wilshere will undergo "very minor surgery" on his troublesome left ankle at the end of the domestic season.

Jolly: City make risky move by sacking Mancini (May 13, 2013 22:26 GMT)
Manchester City have gambled by firing Roberto Mancini, a manager with a proven track record, Richard Jolly writes.

City fires Mancini after title-less season (May 13, 2013 21:45 GMT)
Manchester City has fired manager Roberto Mancini after conceding the Premier League title to rival Man United and finishing the season without a trophy.

City axe Mancini a year after title glory (May 13, 2013 21:33 GMT)
Manchester City have sacked Roberto Mancini 12 months after he guided the club to their first league title in 45 years.

Pochettino: Southampton won't sell top stars (May 13, 2013 20:13 GMT)
Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino says he is not concerned about losing any of his best players this summer.

Thousands help Man U celebrate EPL title (May 13, 2013 19:36 GMT)
In front of tens of thousands of flag-waving and chanting fans, Manchester United players and retiring manager Alex Ferguson paraded the Premier League trophy on an open-top bus through packed city streets on a second day of jubilant celebrations for

Fergie challenges United: Win three in a row (May 13, 2013 19:13 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson wants Manchester United to carry on his legacy by winning three Premier League titles in a row.

Pardew plays down Arsenal comments (May 13, 2013 15:59 GMT)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has emphasised that comments he made about being happy for his side to lose 4-0 to Arsenal on the final day of the season were meant as a joke.

Neville considering hanging up boots this summer (May 13, 2013 14:22 GMT)
Phil Neville has admitted he is considering retirement as he prepares to end his eight-year stay at Everton.

Ferdinand says he'd like to stay with Man U (May 13, 2013 14:12 GMT)
Rio Ferdinand has dropped the clearest hint yet he intends to sign another contract at Manchester United.

Lampard: Goal record still sinking in (May 13, 2013 13:21 GMT)
Frank Lampard has admitted it is "surreal" to see his name at the top of Chelsea's all-time scoring charts, after his brace at Aston Villa on Saturday moved him clear of previous record-holder Bobby Tambling.

Fergie's time comes to an end (May 13, 2013 11:58 GMT)
This week The Fifth Official bids farewell to Sir Alex Ferguson - and hails Wigan's FA Cup win over Man City.

Sturridge motivated by rival fan 'banter' (May 13, 2013 11:48 GMT)
Liverpool's in-form striker Daniel Sturridge has warned opposing fans that shouting abuse will only inspire him to increase his goal tally, he told the Wenger laments football 'short-termism' (May 13, 2013 11:35 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has expressed his disappointment over the culture of "short-terminism" in football, suggesting Wigan Athletic are a prime example that a side can defy their expected level by promoting stability, unlike Manchester City who sacked Robert

Wenger: Arsenal destiny in our own hands (May 13, 2013 11:05 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has expressed satisfaction with the fact Arsenal's destiny is now in their own hands, despite the pressure on the team to win their last two games in order to ensure Champions League football.

Sir Alex planned shock retirement (May 13, 2013 09:18 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson had planned to reveal his retirement plans on the Old Trafford pitch after his final home game as Manchester United manager.

City facing tough Champions League draw again (May 13, 2013 07:51 GMT)
Manchester City's dismal performance in the Champions League is set to cost them dear in the draw for next season's group stage.

Benitez hopes job hunt ends in England (May 13, 2013 07:14 GMT)
Rafa Benitez has revealed that his search for a new job has already begun, and that his preference would be for another club in the Premier League.

Villas-Boas: UCL dream is still alive (May 13, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas believes the club are still dreaming of a spot in next season's Champions League after securing a 2-1 victory over Stoke.

Whelan: Everton not big enough for Martinez (May 13, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan insists Everton are not "big enough" to lure manager Roberto Martinez to Goodison Park next season.

Rodgers: Sturridge can dominate Europe (May 13, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has hailed young striker Daniel Sturridge as a future force of the European game.

Benitez praises successful season (May 13, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Rafael Benitez is comfortable in the knowledge that he has been a success in his interim role as Chelsea manager - whatever the result of Wednesday's Europa League final in Amsterdam.

Lambert refuses to criticise Benteke (May 13, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Christian Benteke, the man who has lit up Aston Villa's difficult first season under Paul Lambert, is suddenly in danger of undoing much of his hard work.

Adebayor eyes Champions League berth (May 13, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham striker Emmanuel Adebayor has reminded his team-mates about the magic of competing in the Champions League after his late goal at Stoke kept their hopes of a top-four finish alive going into the final game of the season.

Pardew relieved after crucial Newcastle win (May 13, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew believes a wave of relief rushed through all on Tyneside after their battling 2-1 win against QPR at Loftus Road on Sunday.

Sunderland boss Di Canio defends draws (May 12, 2013 23:31 GMT)
Paolo Di Canio has defended his side's recent results as the club enters the final round of Premier League fixtures unsure of their future.

Mancini upset by City handling of exit talk (May 12, 2013 22:35 GMT)
Roberto Mancini has admitted he does not know what his future holds, saying he is bemused and disappointed that Manchester City have not come to his defence as speculation mounts over his position.

Heneage: Sunderland spluttering to safety (May 12, 2013 21:46 GMT)
Sunderland took a step towards safety, but there is much work to be done, Kristan Heneage writes.

Di Canio to enforce big changes at Sunderland (May 12, 2013 21:05 GMT)
Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio has promised sweeping changes at the club during his tenure.

Jolly: Long live the king (May 12, 2013 20:44 GMT)
Richard Jolly was at Old Trafford as Sir Alex Ferguson waved goodbye with victory over Swansea.

Ferguson: I decided to retire in December (May 12, 2013 20:08 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed he made his mind up to retire in December.

Team of the Week (May 12, 2013 19:54 GMT)
Frank Lampard and Daniel Sturridge force their way into our Team of the Week, but who else makes the cut?

Delaney: Sturridge strikes point to exciting future (May 12, 2013 19:27 GMT)
Miguel Delaney saw Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge hit a hat-trick to sink Fulham and point to a potentially exciting future for the club.

Brewin: Hopeless Hoops hand Toon a lifeline (May 12, 2013 18:22 GMT)
John Brewin watched as a QPR team bereft of confidence allowed Newcastle to secure their safety.

Whalley: Business as usual as Moyes signs off (May 12, 2013 18:20 GMT)
Mike Whalley saw David Moyes' final game at Goodison Park go to plan as Everton beat West Ham.

Premier Showdown - May 11-12 (May 12, 2013 17:52 GMT)
Take on Dale Johnson and Tommy Smyth in our predictions game.

Ferguson urges United fans to get behind Moyes (May 12, 2013 17:43 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has told Manchester United's fans to stand by David Moyes next season.

United gives Ferguson fitting send-off (May 12, 2013 17:41 GMT)
Manchester United gave the retiring Alex Ferguson and Paul Scholes the perfect send-off in their final home match by beating Swansea 2-1 in the Premier League.

Sunderland still in relegation fight after draw (May 12, 2013 17:10 GMT)
Jason Puncheon kept Sunderland in relegation danger in the Premier League by scoring a 74th-minute equalizer for Southampton in a 1-1 draw on Sunday.

Prem: Fine farewell for Fergie, Spurs win (May 12, 2013 16:04 GMT)
Manchester United gave their manager a fitting send-off as they defeated Swansea, while Tottenham beat Stoke to put the pressure back on Arsenal in the Champions League race, and Norwich and Newcastle both secured their Premier League status for anot

Ferguson: 'Frustrated' Rooney won't be sold (May 12, 2013 14:45 GMT)
Alex Ferguson insisted Wayne Rooney won't be sold even though the forward handed in a transfer request after becoming "frustrated" at being substituted in recent matches.

Adebayor winner lifts Spurs by Arsenal to 4th (May 12, 2013 14:39 GMT)
Emmanuel Adebayor scored Tottenham's late winner in a 2-1 victory at 10-man Stoke in the Premier League on Sunday.

Roberto Mancini facing Man City sack - reports (May 12, 2013 13:19 GMT)
Manchester City could sack manager Roberto Mancini before Tuesday's Premier League match at Reading, according to several newspapers including the Times, Independent and Telegraph.

MatchDay LIVE - Goals, updates and chat (May 12, 2013 09:48 GMT)
MatchDay LIVE - May 12

Valencia: Utd will beat Swansea for Sir Alex (May 12, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Antonio Valencia has vowed to end the season on a winning note for "super coach" Sir Alex Ferguson in an interview with The Sun.

Adebayor eager to 'kill' Arsenal challenge (May 12, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham striker Emmanuel Adebayor has said he hopes to "kill" Arsenal's hopes of a top four finish with successive wins to end the season as Spurs struggle to secure Champions League football.

Frank Lampard eyes four more years (May 12, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has set his sights on playing for another four years after becoming his club's all-time top goalscorer on Saturday.

Man Utd's Scholes confirms retirement (May 11, 2013 21:05 GMT)
Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has confirmed he is to retire from football at the end of the season.

Keane pays tribute to Fergie (May 11, 2013 18:52 GMT)
Roy Keane has paid a glowing tribute to Sir Alex Ferguson and told ITV Sport his old boss has made the "right decision" in retiring as Manchester United manager.

Allardyce signs new contract to stay at West Ham (May 11, 2013 18:10 GMT)
Frank Lampard scored twice to become Chelsea's all-time leading goal scorer as the Blues rallied for a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa on Saturday.

Lampard breaks record in typical fashion (May 11, 2013 16:54 GMT)
Miguel Delaney was at Villa Park to see Frank Lampard break Bobby Tambling's record and help Chelsea to a 2-1 win.

Allardyce signs West Ham contract extension (May 11, 2013 15:28 GMT)
Sam Allardyce has agreed a new two-year contract with West Ham United.

Lampard: Chelsea goals record for my mum (May 11, 2013 14:44 GMT)
Chelsea's new record goalscorer Frank Lampard dedicated his achievement to his late mother, his team-mates and the club's fans after two strikes in the win at Aston Villa saw him overhaul Bobby Tambling's 202-goal Blues milestone.

Boot Room chat: FA Cup Final (May 11, 2013 14:39 GMT)
The Boot Room

Lampard sets Chelsea goals record (May 11, 2013 14:16 GMT)
Frank Lampard scored twice to become Chelsea's all-time leading goal scorer as the Blues rallied for a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa on Saturday.

Tony Pulis proud of Stoke achievement (May 11, 2013 10:16 GMT)
Tony Pulis believes clinching a sixth successive season in the Premier League has established Stoke City as regular members of the top flight and should silence critics once and for all.

Lambert reveals rage at Villa players (May 11, 2013 09:18 GMT)
Paul Lambert has had to "lose the plot" on occasion during Aston Villa's battle for Premier League survival this season.

Scholes to announce retirement, reports suggest (May 11, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes is set to confirm his retirement from football in the coming days, according to reports in the English media on Saturday.

AVB refuses credit for moving Bale central (May 11, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has admitted he was forced into playing Gareth Bale in a central striking role this season after he was left short of attacking options by the club's failure to make any new additions to the squad.

Pellegrini tipped to replace Mancini - reports (May 11, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Manuel Pellegrini is being strongly linked with a move to replace Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini, with Spanish newspaper AS claiming a deal has been struck for the experienced Malaga boss to take over at the Etihad Stadium.

Alan Pardew realistic about Newcastle future (May 11, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Alan Pardew has said that he faces an uncertain future as Newcastle manager, whether the club avoid relegation from the Premier League or not.

Villas-Boas warns Man United off Bale (May 11, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Andre Villas-Boas has told incoming Manchester United boss David Moyes that Gareth Bale will not be following him to Old Trafford next season.

Rooney hoses down Twitter speculation (May 11, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Wayne Rooney has responded to speculation about his Twitter biography via a statement released on his official website.

Sir Alex retirement not due to health, says son (May 11, 2013 00:54 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson's decision to retire as Manchester United manager is nothing to do with his health, according to his son Darren.

Mourinho backs Moyes appointment at Man United (May 11, 2013 00:12 GMT)
Jose Mourinho believes David Moyes has all the attributes to carry on Sir Alex Ferguson's success at Manchester United.

Ferguson's son: Retirement not related to health (May 11, 2013 00:02 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says English football will not be the same without his old rival Sir Alex Ferguson.

Spurs boss to Moyes: Forget about signing Bale (May 10, 2013 23:57 GMT)
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has told new Manchester United boss David Moyes to forget about putting Gareth Bale at the top of his shopping list this summer.

Wenger: English game won't be same without SAF (May 10, 2013 23:54 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says English football will not be the same without his old rival Sir Alex Ferguson.

Bale sees his future with Tottenham (May 10, 2013 22:47 GMT)
Gareth Bale insists he is happy at Tottenham and has suggested he is unlikely to seek a move away from White Hart Lane, even though the club are in danger of missing out on qualification for next season's Champions League.

Jagielka: Everton will prosper (May 10, 2013 22:40 GMT)
Phil Jagielka insists Everton can continue to prosper following David Moyes' decision to leave for Manchester United.

Rooney to pursue United exit - reports (May 10, 2013 21:38 GMT)
Wayne Rooney is expected to pursue a release from Manchester United, despite the club's claims he is "not for sale", the Press Association reports.

Rodgers targets top-four finish for next season (May 10, 2013 18:28 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers is convinced Liverpool can push for the Premier League's top four next season.

Sissoko and Ameobi to miss rest of season (May 10, 2013 17:32 GMT)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has confirmed Moussa Sissoko and Shola Ameobi will miss the rest of the season.

Moyes: I can handle spotlight at Man United (May 10, 2013 16:42 GMT)
David Moyes insists he will be able to handle the increased media attention he can expect to face after being named Manchester United manager.

Moyes: Man United contact came out of the blue (May 10, 2013 16:03 GMT)
David Moyes has hailed Sir Alex Ferguson as an inspiration as he prepares to replace the retiring Manchester United manager.

Allardyce: Moyes ideal for Manchester United (May 10, 2013 15:37 GMT)
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce believes David Moyes is the ideal choice to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson as manager of Manchester United.

Lennon dismisses speculation linking him with Everton job (May 10, 2013 15:22 GMT)
Celtic boss Neil Lennon has played down reports linking him with the Everton job for next season.

West Brom block ticket resale for United game (May 10, 2013 15:14 GMT)
West Bromwich Albion have blocked all ticket orders placed on Viagogo's website for their final game of the season with Manchester United.

Villas-Boas: Adebayor criticism is unfair (May 10, 2013 14:04 GMT)
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas believes his much-maligned striker Emmanuel Adebayor deserves credit for his performances this season.

David Moyes: 'It was very difficult' to leave Everton (May 10, 2013 13:37 GMT)
New Manchester United manager David Moyes has revealed he was thinking of extending his stay at Everton before the Premier League champions came calling.

Redknapp ready to get tough on his QPR players (May 10, 2013 13:18 GMT)
Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp says his regime at Loftus Road is going to be far stricter next season as he attempts to get the club straight back into the Premier League.

Winger Downing keen to stay put at Anfield (May 10, 2013 12:55 GMT)
Stewart Downing has said he wants to stay at Liverpool and believes things are looking up for the club under the management of Brendan Rodgers.

Wenger hails 'immaculate' Ferguson (May 10, 2013 12:55 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has paid tribute to the 'immaculate achievement' of Sir Alex Ferguson via the club's official website and believes the condi

Cabaye keeps focus on Newcastle battle (May 10, 2013 12:26 GMT)
Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye has said his only focus is on ensuring that the club remains in the Premier League and told fans he was happy to be on Tyneside.

Mancini: Cup win would cap good year (May 10, 2013 11:56 GMT)
Roberto Mancini believes victory in Saturday's FA Cup final against Wigan would cap a fine season for Manchester City.

End Sunderland loan on a high, Rose told (May 10, 2013 11:13 GMT)
Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio has urged defender Danny Rose to finish his loan spell at the club as a hero by helping to ensure their Premier League survival.

Odemwingie blames Hodgson for WBA woes (May 10, 2013 10:45 GMT)
Peter Odemwingie has blamed Roy Hodgson for starting the chain of events that has led to his unpopularity at West Bromwich Albion, the striker told the Rio, Vidic welcome Moyes to Old Trafford (May 10, 2013 10:39 GMT)
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand says the whole squad is "delighted" that David Moyes has been chosen as the successor to Sir Alex Ferguson.

Gerrard back for pre-season (May 10, 2013 07:59 GMT)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has vowed that he will be fully fit for the start of next season after shoulder surgery ended his campaign early.

Distin: Moyes a similar manager to Fergie (May 10, 2013 07:49 GMT)
Everton defender Sylvain Distin believes David Moyes has the same hands-on approach to managing that made Sir Alex Ferguson such a success at Manchester United.

Terry set to miss out in Europa final (May 10, 2013 07:35 GMT)
Chelsea captain John Terry seems likely to miss the cut as interim manager Rafael Benitez plans for Wednesday's Europa League final against Benfica.

Mikel: Chelsea is a 'crazy' club (May 10, 2013 07:00 GMT)
John Obi Mikel admits Chelsea have had a "crazy" season as speculation continues over interim manager Rafa Benitez's replacement at Stamford Bridge and the midfielder hopes next week's Europa League final is his last appearance in Europe's second tie

Sigurdsson: Tottenham not giving up UCL (May 10, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson has rallied the club's troops by claiming they would "never give up" in their chase for Champions League football next season.

Toure: Fergie exit gives City a boost (May 10, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Yaya Toure believes the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson will restore Manchester City's advantage in the Premier League, suggesting Manchester United's success will decline in the Scot's absence.

Premier League Spotlight: Loose ends to be tied at both ends (May 10, 2013 07:00 GMT)
In this week's Premier League Spotlight, James Dall looks at the loose ends to be tied up at both ends and bids Sir Alex Ferguson farewell.

Di Canio waging war on complacency (May 9, 2013 19:45 GMT)
Paolo Di Canio is waging war against complacency as Sunderland look to ensure their Premier League survival.

Lambert wants Petrov to join Villa coaching staff (May 9, 2013 18:27 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has confirmed he is hoping to persuade Stiliyan Petrov to join his backroom staff following the midfielder's retirement from football.

Benitez backs Lampard to break goal record (May 9, 2013 17:48 GMT)
Rafa Benitez has backed Frank Lampard to break Bobby Tambling's scoring record - even though the Chelsea manager can only guarantee the midfielder an appearance in one of the three remaining games of the season.

Lampard: Jose return would be great (May 9, 2013 17:34 GMT)
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard believes the return of former manager Jose Mourinho would be a "great thing for the club".

Everton chairman pays tribute to Moyes (May 9, 2013 16:02 GMT)
Everton chairman Bill Kenwright has paid an emotional tribute to departing manager David Moyes but said his thoughts have already turned to appointing his successor at Goodison Park after the Scot was named the new Manchester United manager.

Benitez: Moyes must be given time at United (May 9, 2013 16:00 GMT)
Rafa Benitez believes that David Moyes is a "good appointment" for Manchester United to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson, but warned that the club may need to give him time to make his mark at Old Trafford.

Newcastle defender Coloccini: 'I always give 100%' (May 9, 2013 14:44 GMT)
Fabricio Coloccini has refuted claims he has avoided playing for Newcastle in recent months and says would never desert the club in their hour of need.

Moyes confirmed as new United boss (May 9, 2013 13:40 GMT)
Manchester United have confirmed Everton boss David Moyes as the successor to Sir Alex Ferguson.

Martinez: Everton talk 'a waste of time' (May 9, 2013 12:13 GMT)
Roberto Martinez insists any approach from Everton would currently be "a waste of time" as he focuses on attempting to lead Wigan Athletic to FA Cup glory.

Charlton 'had doubts' over hiring Jose (May 9, 2013 11:36 GMT)
Sir Bobby Charlton's concerns regarding Jose Mourinho's conduct ensured the Real Madrid coach was never a serious contender to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United manager, ESPN understands.

Mark Hughes coy on Everton speculation (May 9, 2013 11:16 GMT)
Former Manchester United and Everton player Mark Hughes believes he would have the right abilities to manage the Toffees should David Moyes replace the retiring Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford.

Keegan: Sir Alex the greatest of all time (May 9, 2013 10:18 GMT)
Former Manchester City and Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan has hailed old rival Sir Alex Ferguson as the greatest football manager of all time ahead of the Scot's impending retirement from the game.

Barthez, Blanc praise old boss Ferguson (May 9, 2013 10:02 GMT)
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Fabien Barthez added to the tributes pouring in for Sir Alex Ferguson, saying the retiring manager showed him "a different kind of football" during his time at the club.

Fabianski ready for Arsenal goalkeeper battle (May 9, 2013 09:38 GMT)
Lukasz Fabianski is ready to engage in battle with Wojciech Szczesny for the Arsenal No. 1 jersey.

Petrov announces retirement (May 9, 2013 08:55 GMT)
Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov has announced his retirement from football to continue his fight against leukaemia through his new charity organisation.

A private audience with Sir Alex (May 9, 2013 07:23 GMT)
Kevin Palmer recalls the days when he had the pleasure of working with Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

Benitez has warm words for Fergie, coy on Everton (May 9, 2013 07:22 GMT)
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez put his frosty history with Sir Alex Ferguson to one side as he wished the outgoing Manchester United boss a happy retirement.

Whelan resigned to losing Roberto Martinez (May 9, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has admitted he is resigned to losing manager Roberto Martinez in the near future.

Ask Norman: Relegated European champions (May 9, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Norman Hubbard answers your questions on relegated European champions, biggest aggregate wins and British XIs in the Premier League.

Manchester United insists Rooney 'not for sale' (May 8, 2013 23:45 GMT)
Manchester United insists Wayne Rooney is not for sale after the striker indicated he wanted to leave the club.

Brewin: London rivals fight Fergie for spotlight (May 8, 2013 23:10 GMT)
On a day overshadowed by Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement, John Brewin saw Chelsea and Spurs fight for the spotlight.

AVB happy with fighting draw at Chelsea (May 8, 2013 21:43 GMT)
Andre Villas-Boas was happy to leave Stamford Bridge with a point after watching his Tottenham side twice fight back from a goal down to earn a 2-2 draw against Chelsea.

Spurs hold Chelsea after late equalizer (May 8, 2013 21:05 GMT)
Tottenham twice came from behind to draw 2-2 at Chelsea on Wednesday.

Beckham: Ferguson is 'greatest' (May 8, 2013 17:52 GMT)
David Beckham has described Sir Alex Ferguson as the "greatest and best manager" he has ever played under

Sissoko doubful for final Newcastle games (May 8, 2013 17:37 GMT)
Newcastle United are concerned that midfielder Moussa Sissoko will miss the club's final two games of the season.

Halsey set to retire at the end of the season (May 8, 2013 16:42 GMT)
Premier League referee Mark Halsey is set to retire at the end of the season and is in discussions to release what could be an explosive autobiography on his time in the game, according to talkSPORT.

Wearsiders hoping for Wickham boost (May 8, 2013 16:25 GMT)
Sunderland are hoping to welcome back striker Connor Wickham for this Sunday's Premier League clash with Southampton.

Chance of a lifetime for meticulous Moyes (May 8, 2013 15:01 GMT)
Richard Jolly wonders if new Man Utd boss David Moyes' meticulous attention to detail will be enough for him to be a success.

QPR's Stephane Mbia fined after Twitter posts (May 8, 2013 14:08 GMT)
Stephane Mbia has been fined by Queens Park Rangers after a number comments regarding his future appeared on his Twitter account.

Boot Room: Chelsea vs. Spurs (May 8, 2013 13:14 GMT)
The Boot Room

Sir Alex to play role in finding successor (May 8, 2013 13:08 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson will advise Manchester United on who should be his successor, with the Premier League champions saying their next manager must have a proven track record in both league and European football.

Kenwright: Moyes 'deal not done' with Man United (May 8, 2013 11:59 GMT)
Everton chairman Bill Kenwright has told Sky Sports News that a deal is not yet done to take David Moyes to Manchester United as Sir Alex Ferguson's replacement and that any decision will be solely down to the manager.

The search for Sir Alex's successor (May 8, 2013 11:44 GMT)
ESPN's correspondents in the north-west and across Europe give their views on the potential successors to Sir Alex Ferguson.

"Football, bloody hell!" - Ferguson's best quotes (May 8, 2013 11:35 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson's reign as Manchester United manager will be defined by the extraordinary number of trophies he brought to Old Trafford, but he was also renowned for his memorable quotes.

Schmeichel rocked by Fergie call (May 8, 2013 10:43 GMT)
Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel has said he is "shocked and sad" after it was confirmed that Sir Alex Ferguson is retiring after more than 26 years at the Old Trafford helm.

Enrique backs Skrtel to regain place (May 8, 2013 10:29 GMT)
Jose Enrique has backed Liverpool team-mate Martin Skrtel to fill the central defensive gap at Anfield that will be left by Jamie Carragher's retirement.

Sir Alex Ferguson retires as Man United boss (May 8, 2013 08:20 GMT)

Manchester United have confirmed that Sir Alex Ferguson will retire at the end of the season after winning the club's 20th league title and will move upstairs to become a director and ambassador.

 

Ferguson arrives at United as speculation mounts (May 8, 2013 07:55 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson arrived at the club's training ground early on Wednesday morning as speculation grows about his future.

Rio: Flawed system cost Van Persie PFA award (May 8, 2013 07:55 GMT)
Rio Ferdinand has told Manchester United's official website that Robin van Persie would have won the PFA Player of the Year award "by a country mile" but for a flawed voting system.

Ba: Jose talk excites Chelsea players (May 8, 2013 07:13 GMT)
Chelsea striker Demba Ba has revealed that speculation linking former manager Jose Mourinho with a return to the club has got the players in the squad talking.

The Fergie Years: The Selection (May 8, 2013 07:00 GMT)
To mark Sir Alex Ferguson retirement from management, John Brewin selects his own all-time Fergie XI.

Boot Room chat: Sir Alex Ferguson retires (May 8, 2013 07:00 GMT)
The Boot Room

Sinclair has surgery to remove blood clot (May 8, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City winger Scott Sinclair remains in hospital after undergoing surgery to remove a blood clot in his shoulder.

Agger committed to Liverpool (May 8, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool defender Daniel Agger reaffirmed his commitment to the club and is confident that manager Brendan Rodgers will have no problems rebuilding their defence in the summer.

Bale draws from last season's UCL pain (May 8, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham talisman Gareth Bale has admitted the agony of missing out on last season's Champions League will act as his inspiration in Wednesday night's vital clash against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Villas-Boas: 'Invisible' Chelsea lack style (May 8, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has accused former club Chelsea of lacking style and being "invisible" due to numerous managerial changes, despite enjoying a successful past decade.

Credits roll on Wigan's great escape (May 8, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Richard Jolly watched as Wigan Athletic's Premier League status was further doomed by a 3-2 loss to Swansea.

Manager profile: Sir Alex Ferguson (May 8, 2013 07:00 GMT)
From the shipyards of Clyde to the Theatre of Dreams, a profile of Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

Ferguson considering retirement - report (May 8, 2013 06:59 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is reportedly considering his future in the Old Trafford dugout, according to Martinez confident Wigan can avoid drop (May 7, 2013 22:19 GMT)
A defiant Roberto Martinez insists Wigan can still survive in the Premier League and will not "throw in the towel" despite losing 3-2 at home to Swansea to leave them three points from safety with two games remaining.

O'Shea hails Sunderland spirit after Stoke draw (May 7, 2013 21:55 GMT)
Sunderland's John O'Shea says his team-mates are confident of avoiding relegation after snatching a 1-1 draw with Stoke at the Stadium of Light on Monday.

Dzeko goal boosts Man City over West Brom (May 7, 2013 21:35 GMT)
Edin Dzeko struck against West Brom for the third time this season as FA Cup finalists Manchester City edged an open contest at the Etihad Stadium.

Prem: Swans sink Wigan, Dzeko delivers (May 7, 2013 21:14 GMT)
Wigan are clinging to their Premier League status by the thinnest of threads after two calamitous defensive errors condemned them to a 3-2 defeat against Swansea.

Wigan's relegation woes deepen after loss (May 7, 2013 20:53 GMT)
Wigan twice squandered the lead to slump to a costly 3-2 home loss to Swansea on Tuesday and stay rooted in the Premier League's relegation zone with just two games left.

Agbonlahor: Aston Villa are not safe yet (May 7, 2013 16:04 GMT)
Gabby Agbonlahor insists no one at Aston Villa believes they have done enough to secure Premier League safety.

Villas-Boas: Arsenal's Szczesny lacks respect (May 7, 2013 15:25 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas has accused Arsenal's Wojciech Szczesny of "a lack of respect" after the goalkeeper claimed Spurs "do not have enough quality" to finish in the top four.

Walcott content with wing role for now (May 7, 2013 15:13 GMT)
Arsenal forward Theo Walcott has insisted his personal scoring ambitions have been put on hold as he focuses on helping the team secure another season of Champions League football.

Gerrard to miss end of season (May 7, 2013 15:02 GMT)
Liverpool have confirmed that Steven Gerrard will miss the club's final two games of the season after he undergoes shoulder surgery later this week.

Villas-Boas backs Benitez's Chelsea tenure (May 7, 2013 15:01 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur boss Andre Villas-Boas believes Rafael Benitez has been a success in his turbulent spell as Chelsea's interim manager.

Chelsea's Benayoun suffers Twitter abuse (May 7, 2013 14:17 GMT)
Chelsea midfielder Yossi Benayoun has revealed he was the victim of anti-Semitic abuse on Twitter.

Benitez: Spurs game most important of season (May 7, 2013 14:16 GMT)
Rafa Benitez believes a victory for Chelsea in Wednesday's match at home to Tottenham Hotspur will guarantee a Champions League place next season.

Johnson: Draw raises Sunderland confidence (May 7, 2013 14:01 GMT)
Adam Johnson has commended Sunderland's battling qualities after a 1-1 draw against Stoke City on Monday night.

Pulis wants to mark anniversary with survival (May 7, 2013 13:47 GMT)
Tony Pulis wants to avoid any final-day nerves and secure Stoke City's sixth successive season in the Premier League in the perfect manner - on the day of the club's150th anniversary.

Benitez: Luiz one of best in Prem (May 7, 2013 13:25 GMT)
Rafa Benitez has sought to deflect criticism of David Luiz by describing him as one of the best players in the Premier League "by miles" and saying the game should be more concerned with eradicating dangerous tackles.

Benitez hints Jose Mourinho is Chelsea-bound (May 7, 2013 13:01 GMT)
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez has strongly hinted that Jose Mourinho will be making his much-anticipated return to Stamford Bridge this summer.

Youssouf Mulumbu: It is dangerous to relax (May 7, 2013 12:15 GMT)
Youssouf Mulumbu has sounded a rallying cry to his West Bromwich Albion team-mates that they must not let their season fizzle out over the final three matches.

Pardew looks to half-fit Ben Arfa for goals (May 7, 2013 10:55 GMT)
Alan Pardew believes Hatem Ben Arfa could prove key in securing Newcastle's Premier League status for next season despite the forward's continuing struggles with his fitness.

Terry remains in touch with Mourinho (May 7, 2013 09:27 GMT)
John Terry says Jose Mourinho has always remained interested in all that happens at former - and maybe future - club Chelsea.

Ankle injury could force Podolski surgery (May 7, 2013 08:41 GMT)
Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski could miss Germany's tour of the US in late May due to an ankle injury that may require surgery.

Martinez eyes landmark win over Swansea (May 7, 2013 08:17 GMT)
Roberto Martinez hopes to bring up a landmark in style by beating Swansea so he can celebrate his 150th Premier League game in charge of Wigan Athletic.

Ba rallies Toon troops (May 7, 2013 07:50 GMT)
Chelsea striker Demba Ba has revealed that he visited his former Newcastle United team-mates at their hotel on Friday night to give them a motivational pep talk.

Giroud's first year 'better than Henry, Drogba' (May 7, 2013 07:15 GMT)
Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud believes he has had a better debut season in the Premier League than either Thierry Henry or Didier Drogba.

Luiz laughed at United fan's 'Sideshow Bob' jibe (May 7, 2013 07:07 GMT)
Chelsea defender David Luiz has reportedly told team-mates that he was laughing at a comment shouted at him by a Manchester United fan when Rafael was sent off at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Di Canio: Saints clash our UCL final (May 7, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio has described Sunday's game against Southampton as "our Champions League final" following a 1-1 draw with Stoke on Monday.

Mancini using West Brom as FA Cup trial (May 7, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini will use Tuesday's Premier League clash against West Bromwich Albion as an audition for the FA Cup final, insisting he is yet to decide his starting line-up.

AVB: Spurs more receptive than Chelsea (May 7, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Andre Villas-Boas has suggested that his Tottenham players have been more prepared "commit to his ideas" than Chelsea's stars were during his turbulent spell as their manager last season.

Carragher: Liverpool's future is bright (May 7, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool are heading in the right direction, suggesting their fortunes have looked much more promising since the January signings of Philippe Coutinho and Daniel Sturridge.

Heneage: Sunderland show survival spirit (May 6, 2013 23:05 GMT)
Kristan Heneage witnessed Sunderland salvage a potentially vital point in their relegation battle against Stoke.

AVB expects Spurs to spend in summer (May 6, 2013 22:35 GMT)
Andre Villas-Boas has revealed he will be given funds to recruit in the summer regardless of whether Tottenham qualify for next season's Champions League.

QPR's Mbia denies Marseille transfer tweets (May 6, 2013 19:55 GMT)
QPR midfielder Stephane Mbia has insisted he did not use Twitter to try to orchestrate a move away from Loftus Road, claiming his account on the social media site was hacked.

Tiote not contemplating Toon relegation (May 6, 2013 16:29 GMT)
Newcastle United midfielder Cheick Tiote is confident the club will beat the drop this season and claimed the prospect of the Magpies playing in the Championship next season is unthinkable.

Everton's Howard demands strong finish (May 6, 2013 16:28 GMT)
Tim Howard has called for Everton to finish the season on a high after seeing their European hopes all but disappear.

Liverpool book Cape Town friendly (May 6, 2013 14:43 GMT)
Liverpool will make their first visit to South Africa in nearly 20 years for a post-season friendly later this month.

RVP fully expected instant success at United (May 6, 2013 14:24 GMT)
Robin van Persie says he never had any doubt that Manchester United would win silverware in his debut season.

Szczesny: Spurs lack top-four quality (May 6, 2013 13:50 GMT)
Wojciech Szczesny has told Arsenal Player that Tottenham Hotspur "do not have enough quality" to finish in the top four.

Valencia happy to swap individual award for title (May 6, 2013 12:19 GMT)
Antonio Valencia has branded last season "terrible"  even though he was named Manchester United's Player of the Year.

Larsson desperate to avoid relegation repeat (May 6, 2013 11:54 GMT)
Sebastian Larsson hopes that his previous experience of Premier League relegation can aid Sunderland's bid to avoid the drop this season.

Carragher proud of derby record (May 6, 2013 11:44 GMT)
Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher insists he can be proud of his record against Everton as he heads towards retirement.

Wiping the smile off Luiz's face (May 6, 2013 10:32 GMT)
In The Fifth Official, David Luiz's smirk causes outrage while Norwich are silenced by Villa's Lamb.

Premier Showdown - May 4-6 (May 6, 2013 10:04 GMT)
Take on Dale Johnson and Tommy Smyth in our predictions game.

Mata wants Chelsea to emulate United (May 6, 2013 08:29 GMT)
Juan Mata urged Chelsea to learn from Manchester United in their bid to regain the Premier League title next season.

Williams: Swansea taken 'eyes off the ball' (May 6, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Swansea defender Ashley Williams believes the club has taken its "eyes off the ball" as the Premier League draws to is final conclusion for the season.

Agbonlahor praises Aston Villa youngsters (May 6, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor is confident the club's youth policy has unearthed players that have "stood up the plate" in the club's darkest hours.

Rodgers targets 'one or two' summer signings (May 6, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers believes Sunday's 0-0 draw with Everton proves the Reds need to recruit "one or two" attackers in the summer.

Redknapp tips stardom for Andros Townsend (May 6, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp has predicted on-loan winger Andros Townsend will be a Premier League force next season.

Hughton concerned about survival chances (May 6, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Norwich boss Chris Hughton admits his side face an anxious fight for survival after being dragged into the Premier League relegation battle with a 2-1 defeat against Aston Villa on Saturday.

Pardew: QPR match may decide Prem Lge fate (May 6, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew believes his side will need to beat already relegated Queens Park Rangers next Sunday if they are to preserve their own position in the Premier League.

Martinez: Maloney one of PL's finest (May 6, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Roberto Martinez has said that Shaun Maloney is as good as any footballer in his position in the country and has the ability to play for a title contender.

Pantilimon to retain FA Cup starting place (May 6, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini insists goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon will be rewarded for his performances in this season's FA Cup with a starting place in the final against Wigan later this month.

Wenger rules out central role for Walcott (May 6, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists he will continue to utilise Theo Walcott in a wide role, despite the forward scoring his 20th goal of the season with a first minute strike against QPR on Saturday.

Clarke: Odemwingie could play at West Brom again (May 6, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Steve Clarke insists Peter Odemwingie may still play again for West Bromwich Albion despite the latest downturn in the relationship between player and club.

Wigan's Scharner confident of survival (May 6, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Paul Scharner insists that serial escapologists Wigan have blown the relegation battle wide open - and seen to it that 40 points won't be enough for Premier League survival this season.

Team of the Week (May 5, 2013 20:09 GMT)
Juan Mata and Gareth Bale barge their way into our Team of the Week, but who else makes the cut?

Ferguson: Luiz theatrics led to red (May 5, 2013 19:27 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson accused David Luiz of getting Rafael da Silva sent off and claimed Chelsea's players put pressure on referee Howard Webb throughout their 1-0 win at Old Trafford.

Jolly: Mata inspires and enhances Rafa's CV (May 5, 2013 18:31 GMT)
It wasn't pretty but Rafa Benitez's CV was improved further by a crucial win at Man United. Richard Jolly was there.

Chelsea clips United, holds 3rd place (May 5, 2013 17:41 GMT)
Chelsea seized the initiative in the race for Champions League qualification by beating already-crowned champion Manchester United 1-0 on Sunday, with Phil Jones' late own goal proving decisive.

Prem: Chelsea go third, Mersey stalemate (May 5, 2013 17:14 GMT)
Chelsea moved back up to third in the Premier League table and in a strong position to qualify for next season's Champions League with a win at Manchester United, while Liverpool and Everton played out a goalless draw.

Whalley: Everton aggrieved in derby stalemate (May 5, 2013 16:53 GMT)
Mike Whalley saw Liverpool...

Gerrard: We lack edge against big sides (May 5, 2013 15:43 GMT)
Steven Gerrard has pinpointed Liverpool's lack of cutting edge against sides above them in the Premier League table as their main weakness.

Everton, L'pool play 0-0 Merseyside derby (May 5, 2013 14:44 GMT)
Everton is likely to finish the top team on Merseyside for a second straight season after drawing 0-0 with Liverpool in a typically frenetic derby match on Sunday, keeping a five-point gap between the local rivals.

Boot Room: Man United vs. Chelsea (May 5, 2013 12:26 GMT)
The Boot Room

Kenyon: Mourinho is only choice for Chelsea (May 5, 2013 10:19 GMT)
Former Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon has urged Chelsea to appoint Jose Mourinho, claiming his return would be a recipe for success.

Fergie wants another 'decade of success' (May 5, 2013 09:04 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has warned Manchester United's rivals that he is planning another "decade of success" at Old Trafford.

Fergie regrets losing out on Lampard (May 5, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted 'regret' that he did not sign Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard earlier in his career.

Alex Ferguson insists on Man United stay (May 5, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has insisted he has no plans to walk away from Old Trafford after predicting another "decade of success" for the Red Devils.

Arsene Wenger tips Lukas Podolski to shine (May 4, 2013 22:53 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has risked ruffling the feathers of lead striker Olivier Giroud by claiming Lukas Podolski and Theo Walcott are the most prolific finishers in his squad.

Van Persie doesn't plan to wear No. 9 next year (May 4, 2013 22:22 GMT)
Theo Walcott scored the quickest Premier League goal of the season as Arsenal beat Queens Park Rangers 1-0 Saturday to provisionally move third.

Injured Michu ruled out for the season (May 4, 2013 20:15 GMT)
Swansea manager Michael Laudrup watched his side draw another blank in their goalless draw with Manchester City and revealed he will have to do without topscorer Michu for the rest of the season.

Arsenal up for the top four fight - Wenger (May 4, 2013 19:57 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger warned Champions League rivals Tottenham and Chelsea that the Gunners were "ready for a fight'' after they reclaimed third place in the Premier League with a 1-0 win at QPR.

City winger Sinclair suffers blood clot (May 4, 2013 19:55 GMT)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has alleviated fears over the health of winger Scott Sinclair after he was taken to hospital with a blood clot.

Ancelotti backs Mourinho for Chelsea return (May 4, 2013 19:38 GMT)
Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti believes "it'll be very good for everyone" if Jose Mourinho makes a hotly-anticipated return to Chelsea.

Arsenal beats QPR with quickest goal (May 4, 2013 18:41 GMT)
Theo Walcott scored the quickest Premier League goal of the season as Arsenal beat Queens Park Rangers 1-0 Saturday to provisionally move third.

Toon troubles far from over (May 4, 2013 18:39 GMT)
Newcastle's delight at a point at West Ham was questionable given results around them at the wrong end of the table, writes Miguel Delaney.

Brewin: Bale delivers on cue (May 4, 2013 18:03 GMT)
John Brewin watched as PFA Player of the Year Gareth Bale's match-winning salvo boosted Spurs' top-four hopes.

Bale keeps Tottenham in CL contention (May 4, 2013 16:30 GMT)
Gareth Bale produced yet another moment of magic to keep Tottenham on course for a return to the Champions League, while Wigan boosted its survival hopes in the English Premier League with a come-from-behind win at West Bromwich.

EPL: Wigan's great escape on after win at WBA (May 4, 2013 16:21 GMT)
Wigan twice came from behind to win 3-2 at West Bromwich Albion and raise hopes of once again avoiding relegation from the Premier League.

Prem: Arsenal and Tottenham scrape victories (May 4, 2013 16:00 GMT)
Wigan closed the gap at the bottom of the Premier League with a come-from-behind victory over West Brom on Saturday, as Aston Villa greatly improved their own prospects with a hard-fought win over Norwich.

How Will They Line Up? Liverpool vs. Everton (May 4, 2013 15:32 GMT)
How Will They Line Up? Liverpool vs. Everton

How Will They Line Up? Man United vs. Chelsea (May 4, 2013 15:29 GMT)
How Will They Line Up? Man United vs. Chelsea

Bruce relieved after Hull edge promotion (May 4, 2013 15:06 GMT)
Hull manager Steve Bruce said that the turn of events involved in his side earn automatic promotion to the Premier League at the expense of Watford were "totally ridiculous".

Man United boss Ferguson to have hip surgery (May 4, 2013 13:28 GMT)
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson will have hip surgery this summer and may miss the start of next season.

AVB: Saints' youth policy comparable to Barcelona (May 4, 2013 11:10 GMT)
Tottenham manager has likened Southampton's youth policy to Barcelona's La Masia academy, claiming they nurture talent in the same way.

Gerrard confident of new Liverpool deal in summer (May 4, 2013 09:41 GMT)
Steven Gerrard expects to sign a new contract with Liverpool this summer and extend his 15-year association with the club.

Fergie could miss start of season after op (May 4, 2013 09:04 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson could miss the beginning of next season after it was confirmed that he is to have a hip operation at the end of July.

MatchDay LIVE - Goals, updates and chat (May 4, 2013 07:00 GMT)
MatchDay LIVE - May 4

Botched Bale transfer attempt haunts Ferguson (May 4, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted he let Gareth Bale slip through his fingers when the Welsh wizard was still plying his trade with Southampton.

No happy reunion for Lambert at Norwich (May 4, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Paul Lambert admits he is still smarting from being given the Carrow Road cold shoulder as he prepares to make his second return to Norwich as Aston Villa manager.

Stoke dismiss chief scout Lindsay Parsons (May 4, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Stoke City have opted to dismiss current chief scout Lindsay Parsons after an alleged breach of contract following and outspoken interview in which he criticised manager Tony Pulis, the Daily Telegraph has reported.

Saints a milestone bonus for Bale (May 4, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham talisman Gareth Bale has expressed delight that his 200th game for the club could come against his former club Southampton on Saturday.

City boss Mancini hits out at speculation over job (May 4, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Roberto Mancini said chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak has "never" told him he will be in charge of Manchester City next season but railed at speculation that others managers have been lined up to replace him.

QPR chairman urges Chris Samba to stay (May 3, 2013 22:34 GMT)
QPR chairman Tony Fernandes has urged defender Christopher Samba to stay at Loftus Road and lead his side's charge back into the Premier League next season.

Di Canio: Victories were like poison (May 3, 2013 16:55 GMT)
Paolo Di Canio believes complacency was the reason for Sunderland's 6-1 defeat against Aston Villa on Monday night.

Moyes: Jagielka can be a great captain (May 3, 2013 15:58 GMT)
David Moyes believes centre-back Phil Jagielka can grow into a great Everton captain.

Rodgers: Liverpool would accept Fairplay place (May 3, 2013 15:15 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers insists Liverpool would accept a place in Europe via Fairplay despite suggesting that the club could do without it.

Distin 'feels sad' for Liverpool fans ahead of derby (May 3, 2013 14:24 GMT)
Sylvain Distin has gone out of his way to attract the wrath of Liverpool fans ahead of Sunday's Merseyside derby, insisting he "feels sad" for those who have attended Anfield regularly this season.

Monthly Prem gongs for Benitez, Van Persie (May 3, 2013 13:42 GMT)
Rafael Benitez and Robin van Persie have been named the Premier League Manager and Player of the Month for April respectively.

Ben Arfa: We're all in this together (May 3, 2013 13:31 GMT)
Hatem Ben Arfa has denied claims that there is a rift in the Newcastle dressing room, while also hitting back at questions over his own commitment to the cause.

Assou-Ekotto targets Spurs stay (May 3, 2013 13:10 GMT)
Spurs defender Benoit Assou-Ekotto has said he would be happy to finish his career at White Hart Lane and hopes to play at the club's planned new stadium.

Wenger: Walcott may have to wait for striking role (May 3, 2013 11:32 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has reminded Theo Walcott that his ambitions to play in a central striking role may need to be put on hold in the final three games of the Premier League season.

Wenger ready for key matches (May 3, 2013 11:02 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has said that Arsenal's long-term future is on the line as they prepare for their final three Premier League games of the season.

Ferguson praises Rafa Benitez (May 3, 2013 10:25 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has praised interim Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez for the job he has done in recent weeks, saying the Spaniard has been helped by the Stamford Bridge fans getting off his back.

QPR won't be another Portsmouth (May 3, 2013 10:18 GMT)
Ahead of QPR v Arsenal, Kevin Keegan says the Rs have the resources to avoid the same fate as the likes of Leeds and Portsmouth.

Wenger hints at extending Arsenal stay (May 3, 2013 09:24 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has given his broadest hint yet that he would consider extending his contract at the club beyond next season.

Hugo Lloris: Southampton clash decisive (May 3, 2013 09:09 GMT)
Hugo Lloris feels that Tottenham Hotspur's game against Southampton will be make or break in his side's pursuit of Champions League qualification.

Lambert: Lowton set for new Villa contract (May 3, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Paul Lambert has identified Matt Lowton as one of the players he will try to reward with an improved contract if Aston Villa win their survival battle.

Toon 'disappointed' by media reports (May 3, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle United have confirmed they will continue to take "the strongest possible action" against any stories relating to the club they believe to be untrue.

Villas-Boas tips United to test Chelsea (May 3, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas expects Manchester United to be firing on all cylinders against Chelsea on Sunday, even though they have already been crowned as Premier League champions.

Premier League Spotlight: Newcastle sliding into relegation mire (May 3, 2013 07:00 GMT)
In this week's Premier League Spotlight, James Dall says Newcastle's implosion has sucked them towards the relegation black hole.

Newcastle rally amid reports of player rift (May 2, 2013 22:01 GMT)
Newcastle players Papiss Cisse and Cheick Tiote insist the squad remains committed and confident of staying in the Premier League next season.

Pardew slams criticism of French stars (May 2, 2013 18:56 GMT)
Alan Pardew has described himself as "insulted" at claims that Newcastle's French players are not concerned by the potential threat of being relegated.

Walcott desperate for Arsenal central role (May 2, 2013 18:12 GMT)
Theo Walcott believes now is the right time for him to play through the middle up front for Arsenal in the absence of striker Olivier Giroud.

Pienaar: European qualification our main focus (May 2, 2013 17:48 GMT)
Steven Pienaar says Everton are more concerned about qualifying for Europe than finishing above neighbours Liverpool.

Larsson: Sunderland 'hungry' for win against Stoke (May 2, 2013 17:36 GMT)
Sebastian Larsson is adamant that Sunderland will approach the game with Stoke City determined and hungry after their embarrassing 6-1 defeat at Villa Park last time out.

Hillsborough inquests to be held in the north-west (May 2, 2013 17:11 GMT)
The inquests into the deaths of 96 victims of the Hillsborough disaster will take place in the north-west of England, a coroner confirmed on Thursday.

Jose return 'would be spectacular' (May 2, 2013 15:26 GMT)
Andre Villas-Boas has said it "would be spectacular" to have Jose Mourinho back in the Premier League as rumours persist that the Portuguese will return to Chelsea this summer.

AVB: Defining week for Tottenham (May 2, 2013 15:19 GMT)
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has said his side face a defining week in their push to secure a return to the Champions League.

Lambert: Villa are not a one-man team (May 2, 2013 14:22 GMT)
Paul Lambert has rejected suggestions that Aston Villa are being carried by in-form Christian Benteke.

Man Utd post record third-quarter figures (May 2, 2013 12:40 GMT)
Manchester United have announced record levels of income with their highest-ever revenue in their third quarter of the financial year.

Fergie unworried by Welbeck drought (May 2, 2013 12:27 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has come to the defence of his goal-shy striker Danny Welbeck, saying it is partly his fault that the forward has stopped scoring and that he is not worried by his paltry goal tally.

Bale nets FWA Footballer of the Year award (May 2, 2013 11:06 GMT)

Tottenham Hotspur forward Gareth Bale has been named the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year.

Suarez told to behave by wife (May 2, 2013 09:40 GMT)
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has said that his wife has advised him to improve his behaviour on the pitch.

Klinsmann: Stoke move bad for Shea (May 2, 2013 08:43 GMT)
Brek Shea has been warned that his lack of first-team action at Stoke City is damaging his international chances with the USA by head coach Jurgen Klinsmann.

Victor Anichebe quits international football (May 2, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Everton forward Victor Anichebe has called time on his international career after admitting he needs to focus on the club that has supported him through his injury nightmares.

Liverpool don't want Fairplay place (May 2, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers were prefer it if Liverpool did not qualify for next season's Europa League through the Fair Play league.

Jolly: Right back in fashion (May 1, 2013 22:59 GMT)
Richard Jolly salutes Pablo Zabaleta and the Premier League's new generation of right backs who have brought the role back into fashion.

Delph: Villa's Benteke an 'absolute monster' (May 1, 2013 22:48 GMT)
Christian Benteke has been described by one of his team-mates as "an absolute monster" tipped to take his record-breaking season to a glorious conclusion.

Sessegnon loses appeal against Villa red (May 1, 2013 16:36 GMT)
Stephane Sessegnon has had his claim for wrongful dismissal against Aston Villa rejected by the Football Association and he will now be suspended for Sunderland's final three games.

In-form Carrick hopes to improve further (May 1, 2013 15:58 GMT)
Michael Carrick believes he is a better player than at any point in his Manchester United career - and thinks he can improve further.

Pardew seeks end to miserable away form (May 1, 2013 14:21 GMT)
Alan Pardew has called on his Newcastle United side to repay the fans' faith when they travel to West Ham United on Saturday.

Caldwell ready for Wigan recall (May 1, 2013 14:10 GMT)
Wigan captain Gary Caldwell is ready to answer manager Roberto Martinez's defensive SOS as the Latics bid to beat the odds and earn a ninth successive season in the Premier League.

Sunderland to shake up scouting policy (May 1, 2013 12:46 GMT)
Paolo Di Canio will continue his revolution at Sunderland by hiring a new head of recruitment at the club this summer.

Cazorla: We want to be fighting for the title (May 1, 2013 11:44 GMT)
Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla has insisted his club should not lose sight of their primary objectives after another season for Arsene Wenger's side has focused around little more than their bid to secure a top-four finish.

Osman eyes end of barren Anfield run (May 1, 2013 11:12 GMT)
Leon Osman has challenged his Everton team-mates to end 14 years of Anfield disappointment in Sunday's Merseyside derby.

O'Sullivan: Psychiatrist can help Suarez (May 1, 2013 10:51 GMT)
Snooker star Ronnie O'Sullivan believes that the sports psychiatrist he credits with saving his career can help Liverpool striker Luis Suarez.

Jamie Carragher: No retirement regrets (May 1, 2013 10:25 GMT)
Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher insists he has no regrets about retiring - and has vowed to earn one more Merseyside derby victory before he quits.

Phil Jones determined to learn from 'silly' tackle (May 1, 2013 10:16 GMT)
Phil Jones is determined to learn from the reckless tackle that ruled him out of Manchester United's Champions League second-leg clash against Real Madrid.

Chelsea's Ivanovic ends silence on Suarez bite (May 1, 2013 08:55 GMT)
Branislav Ivanovic has broken his silence after he was infamously bitten by Liverpool forward Luis Suarez in last month's clash at Anfield, confirming he has accepted the apology offered by the Uruguayan.

Hill-Wood: Wenger PSG link 'nonsense' (May 1, 2013 08:22 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will stay at the club and eschew the advances of Paris Saint-Germain, according to Gunners chairman Peter Hill-Wood and the Frenchman's one-time protégé Remi Garde.

Pulis: Begovic is Premier League's top goalkeeper (May 1, 2013 07:47 GMT)
Tony Pulis' task of preventing Asmir Begovic from leaving for Manchester United this summer has been made harder after his claims that the Bosnian is the best goalkeeper in the Premier League.

Rodgers plans early transfer raid (May 1, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is planning an early raid of the summer transfer market in hope of having the same success he enjoyed during the January window.

Platt: Manchester City 'obligated' to win (May 1, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City assistant David Platt refuses to believe his club will take its foot off the Premier League pedal despite being left with only second place to fight over.

Moyes reveals admiration for Bundesliga (May 1, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Everton manager David Moyes admitted he has a cast an envious eye at the Bundesliga as German football continues its rise in Europe.

Usmanov: Arsenal not ambitious enough (May 1, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal's shareholder Alisher Usmanov has blasted the lack of ambition shown by fellow owner Stan Kroenke, claiming he "doesn't show any wish" to significantly strengthen the squad.

'Suarez has the mentality of a child' (May 1, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has been described as having the "mentality of a child" by Henk Veldmate, the man responsible for kickstarting the Uruguayan's career in European football.

Ivanovic: Blues want Jose return (May 1, 2013 07:00 GMT)
There is a rising expectation that Jose Mourinho will return as Chelsea manager next season, according to Blues defender Branislav Ivanovic.


English Championship
Hull hopeful of extending McShane contract (May 17, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Hull City are keen to reward Paul McShane with a new contract after he scored one of the goals that won them promotion to the Premier League.

Brighton suspend Poyet amid Prem job links (May 16, 2013 19:48 GMT)
Brighton have suspended manager Gus Poyet and his coaching staff.

Poyet unsure of Brighton future after play-off loss (May 14, 2013 11:03 GMT)
Brighton manager Gus Poyet has hinted he may consider his future at the club after their bid to secure Premier League football came to an end.

Birmingham move closer to sale (May 14, 2013 10:47 GMT)
Peter Pannu believes Birmingham City are in a position to start attracting a buyer for the Championship club following the approval of the club's long overdue accounts.

Brassell: Fine margins favour Watford (May 12, 2013 15:43 GMT)
The fine margins favoured Watford as an incredible finale saw them reach Wembley at Leicester's expense, writes Andy Brassell.

Brassell: Tension nullifies in strange derby (May 11, 2013 00:00 GMT)
Andy Brassell was at Selhurst Park as visitors Brighton held Crystal Palace to a dour draw in the first leg of their play-off semi-final.

Leicester's Schmeichel hoping for play-off fortune (May 8, 2013 14:30 GMT)
Kasper Schmeichel wants Lady Luck to remain with Leicester City all the way to Wembley  to help secure his long-term future at the club.

Jackett leaves Millwall in search of new challenge (May 7, 2013 10:01 GMT)
Millwall have announced that they have reluctantly accepted Kenny Jackett's resignation as manager.

Relegated Wolves sack Dean Saunders (May 7, 2013 09:00 GMT)
Wolverhampton Wanderers have dismissed manager Dean Saunders following the club's relegation to League One.

Yeovil to face Bees in League One play-off final (May 6, 2013 21:51 GMT)
Yeovil struck a dramatic late winner to move a step closer to their first ever promotion to the second tier of English football with a 2-1 aggregate victory over Sheffield United in the League One play-off semi-final.

Hull chairman Allam proud of promotion (May 5, 2013 11:05 GMT)
Hull chairman Assem Allam has described the club's promotion to the Premier League as one of the proudest days of his life.

The league that keeps on giving (May 4, 2013 15:36 GMT)
Andy Brassell reflects on a breathless final day of the Championship season, with high drama at both ends of the table.

Champ: Hull up, Posh and Wolves down (May 4, 2013 14:15 GMT)
Hull have been promoted to the top flight for just the second time in their 109-year history on a dramatic afternoon at the KC Stadium in which they were forced to wait 20 minutes before their fate was determined.

Carson Yeung trial begins (May 3, 2013 10:17 GMT)
Birmingham City owner Carson Yeung has failed in his attempt to have money-laundering charges against him thrown out by a Hong Kong court.

Jackett: N'Guessan wasn't playing for the team (May 1, 2013 14:53 GMT)
Millwall manager Kenny Jackett has explained his decision to withdraw Dany N'Guessan only 15 minutes after bringing him on as a substitute against Crystal Palace.


English League Two
Martinez linked with Everton job (May 9, 2013 08:43 GMT)
Roberto Martinez could be the frontrunner to replace David Moyes at Goodison Park should the Everton manager become Sir Alex Ferguson's replacement at Manchester United.

Man arrested over abuse of PFA chairman Carlisle (May 9, 2013 07:21 GMT)
A man has been arrested on suspicion of sending racist tweets to two footballers, including PFA chairman Clarke Carlisle.


English FA Cup
FA Cup history (May 16, 2013 07:00 GMT)
FA Cup history

Jolly: Martinez writes fairy-tale script (May 11, 2013 20:30 GMT)
Roberto Martinez's stock continues to rise as Roberto Mancini's falls, Richard Jolly writes.

Brewin: City make no case for Mancini defence (May 11, 2013 20:27 GMT)
John Brewin watched as Wigan's enterprise was too much for the beleaguered Roberto Mancini in the FA Cup final

Mancini: Man City job speculation is rubbish (May 11, 2013 19:20 GMT)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini dismissed speculation about his future as 'rubbish' after watching his team end the season trophyless thanks to a 1-0 FA Cup final defeat to Wigan at Wembley.

Martinez: This is an incredible moment (May 11, 2013 18:55 GMT)
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez hailed an "incredible moment" as his players lifted the FA Cup with a 1-0 win over Manchester City at Wembley.

Boot Room chat: FA Cup Final (May 11, 2013 13:30 GMT)
The Boot Room

Nasri: Mancini criticism saved my season (May 11, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri has revealed criticism from manager Roberto Mancini has helped him to improve in the latter stages of this season, admitting his attitude threatened to derail his career at the start of the year.

Zabaleta buoyed by competition at City (May 11, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Pablo Zabaleta believes competition for places has spurred him on to reach new heights in his finest season for Manchester City.

Mancini demands City commitment (May 11, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Roberto Mancini has told his Manchester City players they need to display "200%" commitment to win the FA Cup.

Kompany: Win would always be remembered (May 10, 2013 14:34 GMT)
Vincent Kompany believes Manchester City will be "remembered forever" if they beat Wigan to win the FA Cup on Saturday.

How Will They Line Up? Manchester City vs. Wigan (May 10, 2013 13:18 GMT)
How Will They Line Up? Man United vs. Chelsea

Keegan: David taking on Goliath in FA Cup final (May 10, 2013 10:50 GMT)
In his final ESPN column, Kevin Keegan recalls some special FA Cup memories ahead of Man City v Wigan in this year's final.

Wade: Experience gives City edge in Cup final (May 10, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Michael Wade interviews ESPN analyst Steve McManaman who predicts a free-flowing FA Cup final on Saturday.

Jolly: Yaya ready to extend Wembley reign (May 10, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Yaya Toure aims to continue City's winning ways at Wembley in Saturday's FA Cup final, Richard Jolly writes.

Caldwell sets sights on FA Cup 'dream' (May 9, 2013 21:54 GMT)
For Wigan's Gary Caldwell, FA Cup final day is about making history, about civic pride and realising a childhood ambition. It is also about proving his older brother wrong.

Yaya Toure fit for FA Cup final against Wigan (May 9, 2013 16:42 GMT)
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has declared he is fit to play in Saturday's FA Cup final against Wigan.

Wigan's Beausejour a doubt for FA Cup final (May 5, 2013 09:31 GMT)
Wigan are set to be without wing-back Jean Beausejour for the FA Cup final and much of the relegation run-in.

Figueroa to miss FA Cup final (May 2, 2013 10:40 GMT)
Wigan have been dealt a blow with the confirmation that defender Maynor Figueroa is definitely out for the rest of the season.

Rewind to 1953: Stan stuns Wembley (May 2, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Sixty years on, Robin Hackett rewinds to the 1953 FA Cup final, when Stan Matthews inspired a remarkable comeback.


England
FA want clarity over Terry future (May 9, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea defender John Terry will not be considered for the England national team until he comes out of his self-imposed international exile.