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Walcott, Agbonlahor named in Under-21 squad (Apr 30, 2008 22:38 GMT)
Theo Walcott and Gabriel Agbonlahor have been included in the England under-21 squad for the friendly against Wales on May 15 in Wrexham.

Butt walking tightrope over three-match ban (Apr 30, 2008 22:30 GMT)
Newcastle midfielder Nicky Butt faces a disciplinary dilemma as he attempts to boost former club Manchester United's title hopes.

Boro reject AZ's claim for Alves compensation (Apr 30, 2008 22:24 GMT)
Middlesbrough have advised AZ Alkmaar to direct their claim for compensation over their failed bid to land Afonso Alves to Heerenveen.

Man Utd and Liverpool chasing Wigan winger? (Apr 30, 2008 22:10 GMT)
Manchester United and Liverpool are interested in signing Wigan midfielder Antonio Valencia, according to his agent Diego Herrera. The 22-year-old Ecuador international has been a big hit at the JJB S

Rooney on course for weekend comeback (Apr 30, 2008 18:30 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes Wayne Rooney could come into contention against West Ham on Saturday at Old Trafford.

LMA shocked as City prepare to jettison Sven (Apr 30, 2008 16:02 GMT)
The League Managers Association have urged Manchester City owner Thaksin Shinawatra to rethink his plans to replace manager Sven-Goran Eriksson at the end of the season.

On The Move - April 2008 (Apr 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Emergency moves were few and far between this month.

Clichy gunning for something 'great' next season (Apr 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Gael Clichy has no doubt the Arsenal squad will stay together and return stronger next season to 'do something great'.

Shevchenko continues drawn out Milan courtship (Apr 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko remains coy about a summer return to AC Milan, but admits he still holds the Rossoneri dear to his heart.

De Ridder getting the Blues at Birmingham (Apr 29, 2008 22:25 GMT)
Birmingham winger Daniel de Ridder admits he may have to consider his future after becoming 'frustrated' at his lack of first-team opportunities.

Mansfield relegated as Chester survive (Apr 29, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Mansfield manager Paul Holland is determined to bounce straight back after seeing his side relegated from the Football League.

Kaboul belittles Ramos effect on Tottenham (Apr 29, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur defender Younes Kaboul has launched an astonishing attack on manager Juande Ramos, claiming their Carling Cup triumph was 'nothing to do with him' and that they would still have won

Bournemouth saved from brink of collapse (Apr 29, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Bournemouth administrator Gerald Krasner has confirmed the club's immediate financial security has been assured.

All-but-promoted Mowbray targets transfers (Apr 29, 2008 07:00 GMT)
West Brom manager Tony Mowbray is aiming to unearth 'some little gems' to add to the squad which has taken the club to the verge of promotion to the Premier League.

Wenger: Still more to come from Gunners (Apr 29, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists his side are 'better than at the start of the season' despite their dramatic collapse in the Premier League title race.

'Eriksson unlikely to be at City next season' (Apr 29, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Sven-Goran Eriksson's agent Athole Still today claimed it is 'looking odds against' the Swede still being manager of Manchester City next season.

Agent claims Eriksson will remain with Man City (Apr 29, 2008 06:24 GMT)
Sven-Goran Eriksson will not quit Manchester City despite fresh speculation about his future, his agent insisted tonight.

Peddie: No plans to make bid for Tottenham (Apr 29, 2008 03:17 GMT)
Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment president Richard Peddie has distanced himself from suggestions he is preparing a bid for Tottenham.

Wembley set to confirm losses of £40million (Apr 29, 2008 03:11 GMT)
Wembley's directors will be told tomorrow that the national stadium's total losses totalled around £40million in its first year in operation.

Hubbard: Gaz Baz in demand (Apr 28, 2008 23:49 GMT)
Norman Hubbard assesses where Gareth Barry may be next season as his future at Villa remains uncertain.

Ball: City's players united behind Eriksson (Apr 28, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City's players are uniting behind manager Sven-Goran Eriksson to try to quell uncertainty over the Swede's future.

Blues, Reds to submit Bridge battle reports (Apr 28, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea and Manchester United have been asked to supply the Football Association with statements relating to the post-match scuffle between players and staff at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

Fabregas: Gallas can be winning captain (Apr 28, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Cesc Fabregas is convinced Arsenal will win a trophy next season - and he has backed William Gallas as the right captain to lift it.

Old boy Geremi ready to poop Chelsea party (Apr 28, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Geremi has warned former side Chelsea that Newcastle are gearing up to ruin their Premier League title dreams.

Lampard back in training after mum's death (Apr 28, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Frank Lampard is back in training at Chelsea with a view to playing against Liverpool in the second leg of their Champions League clash at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night.

Chelsea Malaysia tour in jeopardy? (Apr 28, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Muslim groups have urged the Malaysian government to stop Chelsea's two Israelis from entering the country when the English team visits in July, warning the tour could face protests if they are allowe

Redknapp worried James may miss Wembley (Apr 28, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Harry Redknapp was left to worry about England goalkeeper David James' FA Cup final fitness as Blackburn celebrated the latest success of match-winning striker Roque Santa Cruz.

Ronaldo scoops PFA Player of the Year award (Apr 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Cristiano Ronaldo has been named Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year for the second time in succession.

Eriksson and Thaksin enjoy 'cordial' talks in Manchester (Apr 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has today met club owner Thaksin Shinawatra following recent speculation the former England coach would be leaving the Eastlands club.

Modric targets Champions League with Spurs (Apr 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Luka Modric has revealed the importance of Juande Ramos in his decision to sign for Tottenham - and he wants to play in the Champions League under his new head coach.

Team of the Week, April 26-27, 2008 (Apr 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Check out the cream of the crop from the weekend's action in our Team of the Week.

Thaksin committed but Sven doubts remain (Apr 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Sven-Goran Eriksson must hope Thaksin Shinawatra's faith in him is as great as that in Manchester City as a whole.

DIC deny Mourinho offered Benitez's job (Apr 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool fans' groups have been assured that Jose Mourinho has not been offered Rafael Benitez's job as boss at Anfield.

Manchester United will still win title - McClaren (Apr 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Former England manager Steve McClaren still believes his old club Manchestern United will win the Premier League crown.

Barry must decide future, demands Villa chief (Apr 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner's right hand man General Charles Krulak insists the club will not stand in the way of skipper Gareth Barry if he wants to quit the midlands club.

FA to investigate Stamford Bridge scuffle (Apr 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
The Football Association will ask to see 'all details and TV footage' of the post-match bust-up between Manchester United players and Chelsea staff.

Tottenham win race to sign £15m Modric (Apr 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur have won the race to sign highly-rated Croatia midfielder Luka Modric for a fee believed to be £15.8million. The club have agreed personal terms with the 22-year-old but must pass a

Wenger hopes stars don't leave for ' more bucks' (Apr 26, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger is in no doubt his current Arsenal squad can achieve great things - and hopes the likes of out-of-contract midfielder Mathieu Flamini show the 'strength' not to walk out on the club just

Championship: Late goal denies Stoke promotion (Apr 26, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Hull struck late on to keep alive their hopes of beating Stoke to an automatic promotion place in the Coca-Cola Championship this afternoon.

Insider: Questions must be asked of Fergie (Apr 26, 2008 07:00 GMT)
The Insider blames Sir Alex Ferguson's team selection for Manchester Utd's defeat at Stamford Bridge.

Bizarre pitch fracas follows Chelsea match (Apr 26, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea ground staff and Manchester United players were involved in a bizarre fracas on the pitch in an almost deserted Stamford Bridge stadium after Saturday's Premier League match between the two te

Everton's Carsley ready for Aston Villa 'cup final' (Apr 26, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Everton have spent the season striving to reach a cup final and Lee Carsley believes their Premier League clash with Aston Villa will certainly feel like one.

Capello tips star players to stay in England (Apr 26, 2008 07:00 GMT)
England manager Fabio Capello believes Cristiano Ronaldo and Cesc Fabregas will remain in the Premier League, despite the pair being linked with moves to La Liga.

Arsenal keeper Fabianski set for league bow (Apr 26, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger is set to hand young Polish goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski his Premier League debut at Derby on Monday night - but the Arsenal manager will show no mercy to the relegated Rams as his men bi

Mourinho: Ronaldo must prove he is winner (Apr 26, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Jose Mourinho has described Cristiano Ronaldo as the 'best player in the Premier League' but believes his fellow Portuguese needs to win a trophy in order to be crowned player of the year.

Rovers' Bentley going nowhere, insists Hughes (Apr 26, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Mark Hughes insists England midfielder David Bentley will not be leaving Blackburn this summer. The 23-year-old has been linked with a move away from club and is yet to sign a new deal.

Gallas: Brum strop didn't cost us title challenge (Apr 26, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal captain William Gallas has insisted his erratic behaviour earlier this season did not destabilise the Gunners' Premier League title challenge.

McLeish job safe, insists Birmingham boss (Apr 26, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Alex McLeish will stay on as Birmingham manager even if the club are relegated rom the Premier League, co-owner David Sullivan has revealed.

Wenger coy on possibility of Henry return (Apr 25, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger believes Thierry Henry will prove himself at Barcelona -- but refused to rule out the possibility of the Arsenal legend returning to his old club.

Wenger threatens to report Inter to FIFA over Hleb (Apr 25, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has warned Inter Milan they will be reported to FIFA if the Italian side continue to publicly express interest in signing Belarus midfielder Alexander Hleb.

MPs to launch inquiry into Liverpool power struggle (Apr 25, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool's power struggle between the club's American owners will be part of a new inquiry into football by MPs.

Cottagers bid for Darlington 'keeper Stockdale (Apr 25, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Darlington have accepted an undisclosed bid from Premier League strugglers Fulham for highly-rated goalkeeper David Stockdale.

Keegan identifies summer targets (Apr 25, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Kevin Keegan has handed his list of summer targets over to Dennis Wise as Newcastle prepare to launch their latest recruitment mission.

Ferguson unhappy with 'unfair' scheduling (Apr 25, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Title rivals Chelsea have been handed an unfair advantage over Manchester United by the scheduling of Saturday's potential Premier League decider, United manager Alex Ferguson said on Friday.

Capello: Spanish duo leading revolution (Apr 25, 2008 07:00 GMT)
England coach Fabio Capello believes Liverpool's Rafael Benitez and Tottenham Hotspur's Juande Ramos have revolutionised the Premier League.

Relegated Derby appoint Hutchings as assistant (Apr 25, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Derby have confirmed the appointment of Chris Hutchings as their new assistant manager.

Rovers striker McCarthy signs on until 2011 (Apr 25, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Blackburn striker Benni McCarthy has signed a new three-year contract at Ewood Park. The 30-year-old South Africa international, who has scored 11 goals this term, has now committed until the end of t

Smith: Scotland v England game is 'back on' (Apr 25, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Scottish FA chief executive Gordon Smith has revealed plans to revive internationals between England and Scotland are at an advanced stage.

Gunners skipper Gallas hits out at media (Apr 25, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal captain William Gallas has hit back at criticism of his leadership by British media.

Buoyant Benitez to rotate again at Birmingham (Apr 25, 2008 07:00 GMT)
After thrashing out the club's summer spending plans with co-owner Tom Hicks, Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez will shuffle the current pack at his disposal for tomorrow's trip to struggling Birmingha

Grant: All our thoughts are with grieving Lampard (Apr 25, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Frank Lampard's participation in tomorrow's crucial Barclays Premier League showdown with Manchester United remains unresolved with coach Avram Grant insisting the decision would be left to the grievi

FA expecting more debt after Wembley losses (Apr 25, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Football Association chiefs anticipate Wembley being in the red again next year after the national stadium reported a £22million loss for its first 12 months.

Toure keen to claim captaincy (Apr 25, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Kolo Toure has admitted he would welcome the chance to take over from defensive partner William Gallas as Arsenal captain next season.

Ferguson fired up for crunch clash (Apr 25, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson believes his Manchester United side have 'a great incentive' to shake off any feelings of fatigue and win at Stamford Bridge tomorrow.

PSV hoping to keep hold of Chelsea loan duo (Apr 24, 2008 19:07 GMT)
PSV Eindhoven are hoping to extend deals with defensive duo Slobodan Rajkovic and Alcides into next season.

Huddersfield chairman lauds Ternent appointment (Apr 24, 2008 17:35 GMT)
Huddersfield chairman Ken Davy has predicted a bright future for the club after appointing Stan Ternent as manager.

O'Neill desperate to keep hold of skipper Barry (Apr 24, 2008 15:49 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill will pull out all the stops to keep hold of his leading assets including in-demand skipper Gareth Barry.

CSKA Moscow striker Jo on course for City move? (Apr 24, 2008 15:11 GMT)
The agent of reported Manchester City target Jo believes 'something will happen' in the near future to allow the CSKA Moscow striker to move to Eastlands.

Cardiff cup win will mean UEFA place confirm FA (Apr 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Cardiff will represent England in next season's UEFA Cup should they beat Portsmouth in the FA Cup final, the Football Association board today decided.

Beleaguered Rotherham facing 'immediate closure' (Apr 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Administrator Jeremy Bleazard has revealed that Rotherham may have to 'close immediately' following the withdrawal of offers to buy the club.

Police impound Robbie Keane's uninsured 4x4 (Apr 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
A Premier League footballer's car was seized after police stopped him on suspicion of speeding, sources said.

Sven and Thaksin set for talks (Apr 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Sven-Goran Eriksson has pencilled in a date with Manchester City owner Thaksin Shinawatra at the weekend.

Agent confirms Lampard's mother dies in hospital (Apr 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Frank Lampard's agent Steve Kutner has confirmed that the Chelsea and England player's mother, Pat, has died this afternoon.

Keeping resurgent Taylor a priority for the Toon (Apr 23, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle chairman Chris Mort has vowed to thrash out a new deal with blossoming defender Steven Taylor.

Arteta back to boost Toffees (Apr 23, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Mikel Arteta could be back to aid Everton's increasingly desperate bid to cling onto a UEFA Cup qualification place.

Wenger desperate to keep stars (Apr 23, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger maintains his 'first target of the summer' will be ensuring key men like Cesc Fabregas, Alexander Hleb and Mathieu Flamini stay at Arsenal - before looking to add some experience to his

Hleb season ended by three-match ban (Apr 23, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Alexander Hleb will miss the rest of Arsenal's season through suspension after he accepted a charge of violent conduct from the Football Association.

Cahill down under for critical surgery (Apr 23, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Everton midfielder Tim Cahill has returned to his native Australia for surgery on a persistent foot problem.

Aspiring stars warned over bogus agents (Apr 23, 2008 07:00 GMT)
The Football Association have warned young players, parents and clubs about a scam involving con artists masquerading as licensed agents.

Lampard rushes back to be with his stricken mum (Apr 23, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Frank Lampard will return to the bedside of his seriously ill mother after admitting he has been through the hardest time of his life.

Keeper Reina threatens to quit Reds if Rafa goes (Apr 22, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina has admitted he would consider leaving the Reds if coach Rafael Benitez departs in the summer, describing life at the club without the Spaniard as unimaginable.

Defiant Hicks ignores Police advice to avoid Anfield (Apr 22, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks has gone against police advice not to attend tonight's Champions League semi-final clash with Chelsea.

Kaboul wanted by Euro giants, says agent (Apr 22, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Younes Kaboul's agent claims Juventus are among a host of top European clubs interested in the Tottenham defender if he becomes available this summer.

Toffees secure £2m permanent Pienaar deal (Apr 22, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Everton have announced they will sign South Africa midfielder Steven Pienaar on a permanent basis from Borussia Dortmund for a fee of just over £2million.

Hammers chief: Squad needs trimming (Apr 22, 2008 07:00 GMT)
West Ham chief executive Scott Duxbury admits Alan Curbishley's squad needs trimming but expects current first-team regulars to be retained.

Hleb faces FA charge after Murty clash (Apr 22, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal midfielder Alexander Hleb has been charged with violent conduct.

Gillett looks to rekindle DIC interest (Apr 22, 2008 03:24 GMT)
Liverpool co-owner George Gillett has invited senior officials from Dubai International Capital to be his guests at Anfield tomorrow for the Champions League semi-final showdown with Chelsea.

Brown puts pen to paper on new United deal (Apr 21, 2008 23:54 GMT)
Manchester United defender Wes Brown has signed a new four-year deal with the Premier League leaders.

Tevez: Evra insult prompted Bridge brawl (Apr 21, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United players have accused Chelsea staff of provoking a brawl at Stamford Bridge by abusing defender Patrice Evra.

Agent: 'No chance' Hiddink will join Chelsea (Apr 21, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Russia manager Guus Hiddink will never make a return to club management despite reports linking him with Chelsea, his agent has revealed.

Mort looking to tie Owen down to new deal (Apr 21, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle chairman Chris Mort is ready to sit down with derby hero Michael Owen and attempt to tie him down to a new deal.

Hubbard: Architect Sven the key to City revival (Apr 21, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Norman Hubbard wonders why City's owner could possibly want to get rid of Sven Goran Eriksson.

Royals recall for Charlton-loanee Lita (Apr 21, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Reading boss Steve Coppell has confirmed the club have recalled striker Leroy Lita from his loan spell with Charlton. With the Royals battling relegation, Coppell has made use of the 24-hour recall cl

Striker Huckerby resigned to Canaries exit (Apr 21, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Norwich winger Darren Huckerby has given the clearest indication yet that he will leave the Canaries at the end of the season.

Soccer fan's death at Villa Park 'not due to rivalry' (Apr 21, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Police were today continuing to question a man arrested on suspicion of murder after a pedestrian was hit by a car outside Villa Park after the derby between Aston Villa and Birmingham.

Blues' Sullivan slams London police over arrest (Apr 21, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Birmingham co-owner David Sullivan has criticised the City of London police after he was arrested in connection with the inquiry into alleged corruption in English football.

Sven playing it cool over Thaksin meeting (Apr 21, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Manager Sven-Goran Eriksson insists he has no fears about his meeting with Manchester City owner Thaksin Shinawatra next week.

Team of the Week, April 17-20, 2008 (Apr 20, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Check out the cream of the crop from the weekend's action in our Team of the Week.

Owen play waiting game on new contract (Apr 20, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Michael Owen scored both goals in Newcastle's 2-0 derby victory against local rivals Sunderland but was cagey about his future at St James' Park afterwards.

United play down Fergie retirement talk (Apr 20, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United have played down reports that Sir Alex Ferguson is finally set to call time on his illustrious career in 2009.

Bobby tips Southgate to replace Capello (Apr 20, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Sir Bobby Robson believes the national team should be led by a British manager and has tipped Gareth Southgate as a future England boss.

Graham: Wenger needs four big signings (Apr 20, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Former Arsenal boss George Graham has warned Arsene Wenger he needs to spend big on up to four major stars if he is to challenge Manchester United and Chelsea again.

Grant reopens Gerrard link to Chelsea (Apr 20, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Avram Grant admits he would love to take Steven Gerrard to Chelsea after revealing his admiration for the Liverpool captain.

Fergie aims to beat Chelsea at Bridge (Apr 19, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is intent on beating Chelsea at Stamford Bridge next Saturday and effectively winning the title for a second successive season.

Insider: Broken promise masks great Gunners season (Apr 19, 2008 07:00 GMT)
The Insider says Arsenal must look on the bright side as they beat Reading at the Emirates.

Neill not leaving West Ham, says agent (Apr 19, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Lucas Neill's agent has denied the West Ham skipper will be leaving Upton Park in the summer.

Thaksin to reach for stars (Apr 19, 2008 07:00 GMT)
English Premier League side Manchester City are planning big-name close-season signings to ensure Champions League soccer within the next two years, executive director Taweesuk Jack Srisumrid said.

Walcott to force himself into reckoning (Apr 19, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Theo Walcott is ready to confront Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger over his lack of first-team opportunities.

Sven plans ahead amid uncertain future (Apr 19, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has one eye on Europe - and the other on next season.

Barry considering his future at Villa Park (Apr 19, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Aston Villa captain Gareth Barry will seek assurances from manager Martin O'Neill regarding his summer transfer plans before deciding on his future.

Ramos expects King to stay at White Hart Lane (Apr 18, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham head coach Juande Ramos fully expects Ledley King to be at White Hart Lane at the start of next season.

Wenger has worst week in 12 years with Arsenal (Apr 18, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said on Friday he had suffered his worst week in nearly 12 years at the club after seeing his Premier League and Champions League challenges end just days apart.

Benitez remains committed despite Reds turmoil (Apr 18, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Rafael Benitez has re-affirmed his commitment to Liverpool at the end of another week of turmoil at Anfield that has seen the club's co-owners become embroiled in tit for tat sniping in the media.

Decision deadline on Leeds' points appeal (Apr 18, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Leeds have confirmed a decision over the validity of a 15-point penalty imposed on the club by the Football League will be made before the end of the season.

Keegan hopeful Toon can agree new Owen deal (Apr 18, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan is confident Michael Owen will sign a new contract which will keep him on Tyneside. The 28-year-old England striker is out of contract at the end of next season.

Carvalho: Chelsea must win trophy this season (Apr 18, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Ricardo Carvalho believes Chelsea are showing the strength of character to make their double dream a reality.

Injured trio set to return for West Ham United (Apr 18, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Skipper Lucas Neill and midfielders Freddie Ljungberg and Mark Noble are set to ease West Ham United's injury woes by returning for Saturday's home clash with relegated Derby County.

Ramos considering change of captaincy at Spurs (Apr 18, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Juande Ramos is considering changing the captaincy at the club next season, depending on Ledley King's progress returning from his knee injury.

Hero status beckons in Brum derby, says McLeish (Apr 18, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Alex McLeish has challenged his Birmingham City players to 'become heroes overnight' by triumphing over Aston Villa in Sunday's crunch derby at Villa Park.

Benitez debates Torres selection for Fulham clash (Apr 18, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez must decide whether to risk his star striker Fernando Torres at Fulham on Saturday.

Manchester United agree new deals for top trio (Apr 18, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed star trio Rio Ferdinand, Michael Carrick and Wes Brown have agreed new contracts with Manchester United.

Grant shuts down on media at Goodison Park (Apr 18, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea manager Avram Grant produced a bizarre performance at the post-match press conference following the victory over Everton tonight.

Jolly: Step forward, Avram Grump (Apr 18, 2008 06:32 GMT)
Richard Jolly wonders at the strange antics of Avram Grant at Goodison.

I'll never sell my shares to Hicks, storms Gillett (Apr 18, 2008 03:41 GMT)
George Gillett tonight called on his Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks to stop causing turmoil at the club and insisted he will never sell his shares to his fellow American.

Lehmann set to make farewell home appearance (Apr 18, 2008 01:11 GMT)
Veteran Jens Lehmann could be set for his final home appearance in front of Arsenal fans this weekend.

Eriksson determined to stay in charge at City (Apr 18, 2008 01:09 GMT)
Sven-Goran Eriksson insists he will still be at the Manchester City helm next season.

Gibson ready to hand Southgate more cash (Apr 18, 2008 00:54 GMT)
Steve Gibson has promised to do all he can to bring the biggest names to Teesside as he attempts to hand Gareth Southgate the tools to make Middlesbrough a power in English football.

Knee op means end of season for Boro's O'Neil (Apr 17, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Middlesbrough midfielder Gary O'Neil will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing knee surgery.

Swans boss warns of 'war' over Leeds appeal (Apr 17, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Swansea manager Roberto Martinez has warned 'a massive war' could be triggered if an independent tribunal overturns a 15-point penalty imposed on Leeds.

FA chairman to meet with overseas owners (Apr 17, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Football Association chairman Lord Triesman is to meet the overseas owners of Premier League clubs to urge them to be 'patriotic'.

Derby swoop for Australian ace Zadkovich (Apr 17, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Derby boss Paul Jewell has started the rebuilding of his squad by signing Australia international Ruben Zadkovich.

Midfielder Cole wants to end career with Chelsea (Apr 17, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole wants to see out his career at Stamford Bridge.

Fans suffering over TV fixture switch: Moyes (Apr 17, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Manager David Moyes feels sorry for fans who have been caught up in the row over Everton's home game with Chelsea being switched from Saturday to tonight.

Parry defiant after latest Hick's attack (Apr 17, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry has vowed to continue with his day-to-day duties at the embattled Merseyside club despite the latest attack from Tom Hicks.

Jewell confident Rams will bounce straight back (Apr 16, 2008 22:56 GMT)
Paul Jewell has put his reputation on the line by publicly declaring for the first time his confidence that Derby will return to the Premier League next season.

Grant defiant as vultures begin to circle (Apr 16, 2008 22:55 GMT)
Chelsea boss Avram Grant is adamant he will still be in charge of the Premier League club next season - and has never been put under any pressure to win silverware.

Rovers consider their options (Apr 16, 2008 22:46 GMT)
Doncaster will 'consider all options' after an independent tribunal has ruled on the validity of a 15-point penalty imposed on Leeds by the Football League.

Schemichel set to quit Manchester City (Apr 16, 2008 22:44 GMT)
Kasper Schmeichel admits he does not see a future for himself at Manchester City.

Redknapp launches legal action against police (Apr 16, 2008 21:21 GMT)
Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has launched a court action against police for arresting him as part of a corruption inquiry.

Chelsea to play in Russia in pre-season (Apr 16, 2008 20:01 GMT)
Chelsea will play in a four-team pre-season tournament in Russia this summer.

Blackburn play down rumours of Roberts exit (Apr 16, 2008 18:44 GMT)
Blackburn chairman John Williams insists striker Jason Roberts will not be sold in the summer following fresh speculation about his future at Ewood Park after he struggled to hold down a regular place

Row continues behind the scenes at Saints (Apr 16, 2008 17:50 GMT)
Southampton chairman Leon Crouch has taken another swipe at the conduct of Rupert Lowe and Michael Wilde as the power struggle at St Mary's rumbles on.

Real chief Mijatovic: Signing Ronaldo is impossible (Apr 16, 2008 15:48 GMT)
Real Madrid sporting director Predrag Mijatovic has conceded it would be 'impossible' to sign Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo this summer.

Eriksson future remains uncertain (Apr 16, 2008 15:39 GMT)
Manchester City owner and chairman Thaksin Shinawatra has no immediate plans to fire coach Sven-Goran Eriksson but will assess the Swede's performance at the end of the season.

Ben Haim adds to pressure on Grant (Apr 16, 2008 15:37 GMT)
Chelsea defender Tal Ben Haim has claimed he would never have joined the club had he known Jose Mourinho would be replaced as manager by Avram Grant so soon after his arrival, and went on to say that

Speculation over future leaves Ronaldo angry (Apr 16, 2008 15:35 GMT)
Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted he gets angry reading speculation about his future.

Capello wants Rooney to delevop cool edge (Apr 16, 2008 15:34 GMT)
England manager Fabio Capello has urged Wayne Rooney to relax his 'obsession with scoring' if he is to become a prolific marksman for his country.

Leeds begin task of winning back points (Apr 16, 2008 15:32 GMT)
Leeds have no more than a 30 per cent chance of getting their 15-point penalty overturned by an independent tribunal, according to sports law specialist Richard Cramer.

Mowbray still cautious after Baggies move into pole (Apr 16, 2008 15:28 GMT)
West Brom manager Tony Mowbray insisted his team must remain focused after they returned to the top of the Championship with a 1-0 victory at Wolves.

Man City kids beat Chelsea to win Youth Cup (Apr 16, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City won the FA Youth Cup after beating Chelsea 3-1 at Eastlands to complete a 4-2 aggregate victory.

Ljungberg to return from latest knock (Apr 16, 2008 07:00 GMT)
West Ham have been given a boost with midfielder Freddie Ljungberg close to full fitness.

George Best's father Dickie dies at 88 (Apr 16, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Dickie Best, George's father, died a hero, his family has said.

Palermo chief: No Gunners bid for Amauri (Apr 15, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini denies the club have received an offer from Arsenal for highly rated Brazilian striker Amauri.

League: Gera goal puts West Brom back on top (Apr 15, 2008 07:00 GMT)
West Bromwich Albion returned to the top of the League Championship after Zoltan Gera's second-half goal earned the Baggies a 1-0 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Ferguson expects more twists in title race (Apr 15, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson believes Manchester United are well positioned to retain the Premier League title but claims their defence could yet unravel.

Ljungberg ready to return for Hammers (Apr 15, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Freddie Ljungberg expects to be fit for West Ham United's Premier League clash with Derby on Saturday after it emerged he does not have a hamstring injury.

Capello backs Rooney for captaincy, one day (Apr 15, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Fabio Capello has identified Wayne Rooney as an England captain of the future and believes the Manchester United star will become an even better player.

Cech: We're still fighting (Apr 15, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Petr Cech insists Chelsea can still win the Premier League despite drawing against Wigan. Gloom is starting to descend on Stamford Bridge but he believes the title race will remain alive if they can b

Leeds to hear points appeal fate on Wednesday (Apr 15, 2008 07:00 GMT)
An independent tribunal to consider the validity of a 15-point penalty imposed on Leeds by the Football League gets under way behind closed doors in London tomorrow.

Everton playmaker Arteta happy in England (Apr 15, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta has played down reports linking him with a move back to Spain.

League take action over 'cheap' live games (Apr 15, 2008 07:00 GMT)
The Premier League launched a High Court action today to blow the whistle on cheaper live televised matches.

Ranson: Sky Blues' defensive duo not for sale (Apr 15, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Coventry chairman Ray Ranson dismissed speculation that defensive duo Daniel Fox and Scott Dann will be sold over the summer.

Assistant Queiroz warns Real Madrid off Ronaldo (Apr 15, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United assistant manager Carlos Queiroz has warned his former club Real Madrid that 'all the money in the world' would not be enough to prise away star winger Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ferdinand agrees terms on new United contract (Apr 15, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Rio Ferdinand is understood to have provisionally agreed a new deal with Manchester United that will keep him at Old Trafford for the next five years.

St John: Liverpool's off-field issues a 'shambles' (Apr 15, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool legend Ian St John has described the current off-field situation at the club as 'a shambles'. 'When you think about it, has it ever worked having two people running an organisation like a fo

Grant refuses to concede title after Wigan draw (Apr 15, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea coach Avram Grant insists his side are still in the race for the Barclays Premier League title even though Wigan put a massive dent in their ambitions with a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.

Hubbard: Chelsea fall short on star quality (Apr 14, 2008 21:59 GMT)
Norman Hubbard finds a Chelsea squad of average performers and little star quality.

La Liga quality edges Premier League - Torres (Apr 14, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool striker Fernando Torres said on Monday that Spain's Primera Liga was stronger than the Premier League despite the presence of three English teams in the Champions League semi-finals.

Moyes gets FA rap after derby comments (Apr 14, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Everton boss David Moyes was warned by the Football Association over his future conduct at a London hearing following remarks made after the Merseyside derby with Liverpool last October that ended wit

Benitez sights on fourth (Apr 14, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez put aside his off-field problems to hail the goalscorers who are driving the club towards Champions League success and European qualification.

Wenger, Gallas: Luck, decisions cost Gunners glory (Apr 14, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger remains bitter about the derailing of Arsenal's season, citing outside forces and a run of bad luck but insists his main priority is to keep his current Arsenal group together, and addin

The voice of the fans: The lowdown on the latest results (Apr 14, 2008 07:00 GMT)
ESPNsoccernet's Correspondents give their reaction to all of the weekend's Premier League fixtures.

Tyson offers counselling to stricken Gazza (Apr 14, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Boxing bad boy Mike Tyson is offering to provide counselling and support to troubled Paul Gascoigne when he comes to Britain next month.

Adebayor: Wenger still the man for Gunners (Apr 14, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Emmanuel Adebayor has backed Arsene Wenger's 'vision' for Arsenal - and declared the Gunners will come out fighting 'like a killer' for the Premier League title next season.

Larsson knee injury adds to Blues worries (Apr 14, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Birmingham midfielder Sebastian Larsson will undergo a scan in the next 24 hours to determine the extent of his latest medial knee ligament injury.

Scharner: Latics can derail Chelsea hopes (Apr 14, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Paul Scharner is convinced Wigan can derail Chelsea's title charge at Stamford Bridge.

Grant: Chelsea wins can make United falter (Apr 14, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Avram Grant insists that Manchester United's stars could wobble under the pressure if Chelsea win their next two games and draw level with them at the top of the Premier League.

Angry Rafa blasts boardroom skullduggery (Apr 14, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Rafael Benitez has held trans-Atlantic discussions with Liverpool co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett over his future at Anfield.

Wenger admits title chase is over (Apr 13, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admitted his team's title hopes are now over - but he was happy with their performance at Old Trafford.

Team of the Week, April 12-13, 2008 (Apr 13, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Check out the cream of the crop from the weekend's action in our Team of the Week.

Cudicini out for a month but hope over Cech (Apr 13, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini could miss the rest of the season through injury but manager Avram Grant said on Sunday he had not ruled out a quicker-than-expected return for first choice Petr Cech

FA chief Brooking planning 'respect priorities' (Apr 13, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Sir Trevor Brooking insists football's governors must introduce 'enforceable' measures to tackle the current issue of respect within the game.

Jolly: United take spoils as Gunners misfire (Apr 13, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Richard Jolly watched United assert themselves on the title race and end Arsenal's hope.

Latics boss Bruce backing Grant's staying power (Apr 13, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Wigan manager Steve Bruce is convinced Chelsea boss Avram Grant 'will be around for years to come'. It has been suggested if Grant fails to win either trophy, his reign will come to a swift end by the

Co-owner Hicks twists the knife in Anfield row (Apr 13, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Tom Hicks will 'formally request' Liverpool co-owner George Gillett's approval to terminate Rick Parry's contract after describing the club's chief executive as arrogant and with an 'inability to mana

League One: Swansea clinch promotion berth (Apr 12, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Guillem Bauza struck twice to give Swansea a 2-1 win over Gillingham which ensured the South Wales outfit will claim one of two automatic-promotion places in Coca-Cola League One.

Championship: Stoke down Coventry to go top (Apr 12, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Stoke midfielder Liam Lawrence came off the bench to score the deciding goal in a 2-1 win over Coventry which lifted the Potters back to the top of the Coca-Cola Championship.

Premier League: Relegation battle hots up (Apr 12, 2008 07:00 GMT)
A close-range strike from Kevin Davies helped Bolton claim a 1-0 win over West Ham which boosted their hopes of avoiding relegation from the Barclays Premier League.

Insider: Sunderland struggle to emulate Keane (Apr 12, 2008 07:00 GMT)
The Insider praises Roy Keane's side, who can't quite match their manager's brilliance.

Ex-chairman Moores' 'heartbreak' over Anfield row (Apr 12, 2008 07:00 GMT)
The power struggle at Liverpool is turning the club into a laughing stock, according to David Moores, the former chairman who sold out to the warring American co-owners.

Owls fined after breaking loan player limits (Apr 12, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Sheffield Wednesday have been fined £2,000 after breaking Football League limits on loan players.

Brown expects Gunners to fire at Old Trafford (Apr 12, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Wes Brown expects Arsenal to show their mettle tomorrow at Old Trafford after they were knocked out of the Champions League by Liverpool.

Benitez keen to keep the focus (Apr 12, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Rafael Benitez has told his Liverpool stars that they must concentrate on football and not the very public battle for control of the club.

Parry reveals Liverpool 'nightmare' (Apr 12, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry has described working under the co-ownership of Tom Hicks as a 'nightmare' and said he has feared the sack for months.

Friedel commits future to Rovers over MLS (Apr 12, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Blackburn's American goalkeeper Brad Friedel wants to end his career in England rather than return home to play in Major League Soccer as he believes the Barclays Premier League is the best in the wor

Wenger to keep cheque book closed (Apr 12, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal's recent meltdown has failed to convince manager Arsene Wenger he must embark on a summer spending spree.

Hodgson: I'll stay even if we're relegated (Apr 11, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Roy Hodgson admits he must be branded a failure if Fulham are relegated but insists he intends to remain in charge whatever division the club finds itself next season.

Doc happy with Cech's progess after injury (Apr 11, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea club doctor Bryan English is pleased with the progress made by goalkeeper Petr Cech following surgery on a facial injury.

O'Neill seeks long stay for Bouma (Apr 11, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Aston Villa are set to take up a 12-month option on defender Wilfred Bouma's contract - but manager Martin O'Neill has intimated he is keen for the Dutch international to sign a fresh deal.

Southgate: Poor start cost Boro Woodgate (Apr 11, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Jonathan Woodgate was 'disillusioned' with the pace of Middlesbrough's Premier League progress, manager Gareth Southgate has revealed.

Holland: Blood in the boardroom (Apr 11, 2008 07:00 GMT)
As Tom Hicks calls for Rick Parry's resignation Phil Holland reacts to Liverpool's civil war.

Four nations plan comp but no England (Apr 11, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland have agreed to take part in a Four Nations Tournament which could become part of the football calendar from 2011.

King plays down talk of Spurs retirement (Apr 11, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham skipper Ledley King has responded to the whispering campaign about his future by insisting: 'I'm not retiring'.

Sven praises Keane ahead of weekend clash (Apr 11, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has praised Sunderland counterpart Roy Keane for the job he has done in guiding his side to the brink of Premier League safety.

Gillett backs Parry amid Reds civil war (Apr 11, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool's co-owner George Gillett has publicly backed Rick Parry in defiance of fellow co-owner Tom Hicks, saying the chief executive has his full support.

Ronaldo heads shortlist for players' awards (Apr 11, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Reigning PFA player of the year Cristiano Ronaldo again heads the list of nominees for this year's award.

Parry slams Hicks (Apr 11, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry has branded attempts to remove him from office by co-owner Tom Hicks as 'offensive'.

O'Neill: No Barry Chelsea link (Apr 11, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has dismissed speculation linking skipper Gareth Barry with a move to Chelsea.

Ramos targets Champions League for next year (Apr 11, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Juande Ramos admits he is missing the Champions League - and he is determined to get back there with Tottenham.

Returning Gunner Gilberto issues call to arms (Apr 11, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Gilberto has issued a rallying cry ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Manchester United by declaring Arsenal can still win the title.

City buoyed by Bojinov return from injury (Apr 11, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is looking forward to the return of forgotten striker Valeri Bojinov.

Cech wants to ease crisis (Apr 11, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech is back in training and waiting for surgeons to give him the go-ahead to play following his horrific facial injury.

Carrick wary of threat of wounded Gunners (Apr 11, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick believes Arsenal will be desperate to prove on Sunday they are not a spent force.

McLeish shrugs off arrest of Blues bosses (Apr 11, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish admits corruption probes have become 'part of football life' after his club were engulfed in off-the-field controversy.

Maturing Walcott wows England boss Capello (Apr 10, 2008 07:00 GMT)
England manager Fabio Capello has lavished praise on Theo Walcott after witnessing the Arsenal youngster's impact against Liverpool in midweek.

Chelsea chairman declares his love for Lampard (Apr 10, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck insists the club want Frank Lampard to stay at Stamford Bridge even though they have yet to make any move to resolve his future.

Parry vows to stay after Reds resignation demands (Apr 10, 2008 07:00 GMT)
A defiant Rick Parry has made it clear he is going nowhere after refusing Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks' demand that he resign. The club's chief executive hit back after anotherday of turmoil at Anfiel

Flamini out for three weeks with ankle injury (Apr 10, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini is out of Sunday's Premier League clash with Manchester United after he was ruled out for three weeks following a knock from Steven Gerrard on Tuesday night.

Chelsea chairman Buck cagey over Grant future (Apr 10, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck refused to give fans a direct answer over the future of coach Avram Grant when he appeared as a special guest at one of their 'Star on a Stool' evenings last night.

Capello confident of being cleared in two probes (Apr 10, 2008 07:00 GMT)
England coach Fabio Capello is confident he will be cleared of wrongdoing in Italian tax and court investigations, he said in an interview.

Assistant Adams puts Pompey future on hold (Apr 10, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Tony Adams admits he has 'not even thought about his future' with Portsmouth despite the fact his contract as assistant manager at Fratton Park runs out in the summer.

Angry Lehmann hits out at Almunia again (Apr 10, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Jens Lehmann claims he could have prevented Arsenal from going out of the Champions League, if only he had been given a chance.

McLeish takes up Nafti option (Apr 10, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Birmingham have taken up the 12-month option on midfielder Medhi Nafti's current contract.

Ferguson fined over wife assault (Apr 10, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Peterborough manager Darren Ferguson has been fined for assaulting his estranged wife, the Crown Prosecution Service said today.

Fergie: United ready for Arsenal (Apr 10, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson believes his players are in the ideal frame of mind to meet Premier League title rivals Arsenal on Sunday after qualifying for the Champions League semi-finals.

Trading resumes as Blues duo deny wrongdoing (Apr 10, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Two Birmingham City Football Club executives arrested by detectives investigating alleged corruption in English football vehemently denied any wrongdoing on Thursday.

West Ham players risk losing bonus - Curbs (Apr 9, 2008 22:40 GMT)
West Ham boss Alan Curbishley admits he and his players could miss out on some decent bonuses if they fail to finish in the top half of the Premier League.

Injured Kapo poised for Birmingham return (Apr 9, 2008 21:10 GMT)
Olivier Kapo is set to return to the Birmingham starting line-up in Saturday's Premier League game against Everton.

Pienaar keen to secure future with Everton (Apr 9, 2008 18:26 GMT)
On-loan Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar has claimed he may have to look for other clubs if a permanent move to Goodison Park cannot be secured soon.

Toon chairman Mort hopeful on new Owen deal (Apr 9, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle are hopeful of persuading Michael Owen to sign a new long-term contract with the club.

Birmingham duo arrested in corruption probe (Apr 9, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Birmingham managing director Karren Brady and co-owner David Sullivan were arrested by police investigating alleged corruption in English football, sources said tonight.

Jackson-led consortium secures Cherries' future (Apr 8, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Bournemouth administrator Gerald Krasner has confirmed a consortium led by Marc Jackson is set to buy the cash-strapped club.

City stopper Onuoha ruled out for rest of season (Apr 8, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha has been ruled out for the rest of the season after dislocating his left shoulder.

Cech optimistic for swift return after surgery (Apr 8, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has played down fears he could miss the rest of the season - and even miss Euro 2008.

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Villa wunderkinden are marked men, insists O'Neill (Apr 8, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Martin O'Neill believes Aston Villa duo Gabriel Agbonlahor and Ashley Young have become marked men after terrorising Premier League defenders this season.

Boro stutter won't affect double bid, says Carrick (Apr 8, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Michael Carrick insists Manchester United's stutter against Middlesbrough at the weekend will not affect their twin campaigns for Champions League and Premier League glory.

Benitez fears Arsenal's dead-ball threat (Apr 8, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Rafael Benitez has revealed Liverpool have been concentrating on countering Arsenal's set-piece menace ahead of tonight's Champions League showdown at Anfield.

Hubbard: Trouble at the bottom (Apr 7, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Norman Hubbard has some cautionary tales for those clubs facing Premier League relegation.

Rosicky out for season, could miss Euro 2008 (Apr 7, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky will miss the rest of the season and is struggling to be fit for this summer's European Championships, according to the Czech national team's doctor.

Sven excited by Man City link with Ronaldinho (Apr 7, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Manager Sven-Goran Eriksson admits he would love Manchester City owner Thaksin Shinawatra to buy Ronaldinho this summer following a tenuous link with the under-fire Barcelona striker.

The voice of the fans: The lowdown on the latest results (Apr 7, 2008 07:00 GMT)
ESPNsoccernet's Correspondents give their reaction to all of the weekend's Premier League fixtures.

UEFA to hand Cardiff European wild card chance? (Apr 7, 2008 07:00 GMT)
European soccer's governing body UEFA is to consider giving Cardiff City a wildcard into the UEFA Cup should they win the FA Cup, a spokesman said on Monday.

Everton set sights on record Prem points haul (Apr 7, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Manager David Moyes is aiming for an Everton points record in the Premier League, but Derby boss Paul Jewell admits he now only cares about next season.

Jewell upbeat despite record-breaking defeat (Apr 7, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Derby manager Paul Jewell lauded a much-improved performance from his side at Everton despite setting a Premier League record for most games without a win.

Crouch may quit Liverpool in search of games (Apr 7, 2008 07:00 GMT)
England striker Peter Crouch accepts he will probably have to consider quitting Liverpool in the summer to get regular first-team football.

Ferguson vows United will fight on after slip (Apr 7, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson insists Manchester United's title setback will only inspire his players to keep going to the last minute of the campaign.

Buoyant Redknapp praises Adams' influence (Apr 6, 2008 22:10 GMT)
Manager Harry Redknapp handed a large share of the credit for Portsmouth's outstanding season to his assistant Tony Adams and wants to see the former Arsenal ace given the top job at Fratton Park - on

Agbonlahor determined to impress Capello (Apr 6, 2008 21:03 GMT)
Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor has vowed to force his way back into Fabio Capello's England plans after ending his four-month scoring drought.

Grant remains confident of double success (Apr 6, 2008 20:20 GMT)
Avram Grant believes Chelsea have the manpower that can drive them to glory on two fronts.

Hughes still battling for European place (Apr 6, 2008 20:17 GMT)
Blackburn boss Mark Hughes insists his side will fight to the end to secure European qualification.

UEFA give Cardiff's European hopes a boost (Apr 6, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Cardiff's hopes of securing a place in Europe were given a boost after UEFA spokesman William Gaillard suggested they could be given a wild card next season.

Jubilant Jones ecstatic after Wembley triumph (Apr 6, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Cardiff match-winner Joe Ledley believes the Bluebirds will face Premier League high-fliers Portsmouth with confidence when the two meet in next month's FA Cup final.

Team of the Week, April 5-6, 2008 (Apr 6, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Check out the cream of the crop from the weekend's action in our Team of the Week.

Phillips blames official as FA Cup dream dies (Apr 5, 2008 22:00 GMT)
West Brom striker Kevin Phillips accused the officials of 'bottling it' after failing to penalise Milan Baros for handball in the FA Cup semi-final.

Sir Alex: No row over Hargreaves' timekeeping (Apr 5, 2008 19:27 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson insists Owen Hargreaves has a big role to play as his team chases glory on two fronts, dismissing reports of poor timekeeping.

Barnsley skipper Howard on double mission (Apr 5, 2008 19:24 GMT)
Barnsley captain Brian Howard leads his team-mates out at Wembley tomorrow desperate to reach the FA Cup final and confident of safeguarding the club's Championship status.

Sullivan fires back at Bruce's criticisms (Apr 5, 2008 19:12 GMT)
Birmingham co-owner David Sullivan has hit back at comments by former boss Steve Bruce and claimed he was 'deeply hurt and saddened' by his outburst.

Wenger calls on Sporting Chance to name names (Apr 5, 2008 19:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes the Sporting Chance clinic have a duty to name the player who says he accepted a £50,000 bribe to fix a match - and declared anyone found guilty of such an offen

League Two: Last gasp penalty denies Posh (Apr 5, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Wycombe striker Scott McGleish converted a last-minute penalty to give his side a 2-2 draw against Peterborough which denied Posh a chance of automatic promotion

League One: Bournemouth deny Swansea (Apr 5, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Jo Kuffour and Joe Partington struck dramatic late goals to give Bournemouth a 2-1 win over Swansea as Roberto Martinez's men missed the chance to clinch automatic promotion to the Coca-Cola Champions

Championship: Saints march out of relegation zone (Apr 5, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Stern John and Jason Euell grabbed a goal apiece to give Southampton a 2-0 win over Bristol City to lift themselves out of the Coca-Cola Championship relegation zone.

Premier League: Chelsea see off City challenge (Apr 5, 2008 07:00 GMT)
A close-range finish from Salomon Kalou and a Richard Dunne own-goal gave Chelsea a 2-0 win over Manchester City which kept the pressure up on Barclays Premier League leaders Manchester United.

Wenger: Bribed players should get life bans (Apr 4, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Players should be banned for life if they were found guilty of taking a bribe to throw a game, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said on Friday.

Rafa set to ring the changes (Apr 4, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Rafael Benitez could gamble on wholesale changes when Liverpool return to the Emirates Stadium tomorrow for the second of three clashes with Arsenal in seven days.

Fergie: United close to securing Ferdinand deal (Apr 4, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United are close to securing a new long-term contract for defender Rio Ferdinand at Old Trafford, manager Alex Ferguson said on Friday.

Diouf's Bolton quit threat 'no big deal' to Megson (Apr 4, 2008 07:00 GMT)
El-Hadji Diouf's apparent desire to quit Bolton is 'no big deal' to manager Gary Megson as he battles to keep the club in the Barclays Premier League.

Cardiff boss Jones backing Wembley semi-finals (Apr 4, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Cardiff boss Dave Jones has hit back at Sir Alex Ferguson's claims the FA Cup has been devalued by the semi-finals being held at Wembley.

FA to probe match-fixing report (Apr 4, 2008 07:00 GMT)
The Football Association are to investigate a report that a player accepted a £50,000 bribe to fix a match.

Hughes calls for introduction of European refs (Apr 4, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Blackburn boss Mark Hughes has called for the introduction of European referees into the Barclays Premier League to reduce the current torrent of yellow cards being shown.

Kaiser claims Premier League is strongest in world (Apr 4, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Legendary West Germany player and coach Franz Beckenbauer has said that he believes the English Premier League is the strongest in the world.

Davey keen to forget League matters (Apr 4, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Barnsley manager Simon Davey has ordered his players to savour Sunday's FA Cup semi-final against Cardiff and forget about the possibility of slipping deeper into the Coca-Cola Championship relegation

Starlet Merida signs long-term deal (Apr 4, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Fran Merida has signed a long-term contract with Arsenal.

Fabregas talks up title chances (Apr 4, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Cesc Fabregas maintains rejuvenated Arsenal are still very much in the race for the Barclays Premier League title but accepts there is now little margin for error.

Chelsea offer fans free Toffees tickets (Apr 4, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea are giving their fans free tickets for this month's rescheduled Premier League match at Everton. The Blues will use the TV money gained from the game to pay for tickets and travel for their su

Hasselbaink keen to take 'last chance' (Apr 4, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink's memories of his previous FA Cup final appearance haunt him to this day - but that will not prevent him doing his utmost to get Cardiff into another one this weekend.

On loan Carson to make 'big decision' over future (Apr 4, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Goalkeeper Scott Carson has admitted he wants an end to his days as the loan ranger and has 'big decisions to make' over his future this summer.

Ambitious Levy not looking to sell Spurs stake (Apr 4, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Daniel Levy insists his ambitious plans for Tottenham does not mean he wants to sell the club.

Reds to appeal ban as Mascherano issues apology (Apr 4, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Javier Mascherano has publicly apologised for the furious reaction to his sending-off at Manchester United which saw him handed an additional two-game ban.

Chelsea missing Mourinho, claims Kezman (Apr 3, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Former Chelsea striker Mateja Kezman claims the Blues would not have lost their Champions League quarter-final first leg against Fenerbahce if Jose Mourinho was still in charge.

Tottenham defender King to miss rest of season (Apr 3, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed captain and Ledley King will not feature in the final six matches of the Premier League season as he continues recovery from a knee injury.

Hughes: Bentley will not be leaving Rovers (Apr 3, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Blackburn Rovers manager Mark Hughes insists that England international David Bentley will not be leaving Ewood Park.

Almunia lands new deal at Arsenal (Apr 3, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Manuel Almunia has signed a long-term extension to his Arsenal contract and is hoping to finish his career with the Gunners.

Mido to miss rest of season after hernia op (Apr 3, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Middlesbrough striker Mido is likely to miss the rest of the season after undergoing a hernia operation.

Mascherano slapped with fine and increased ban (Apr 3, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool's Javier Mascherano has been banned for a further two matches and fined £15k following his behaviour after being sent off in the game against Man United on March 23, the FA confirmed.

Tykes hero Foster set to miss Wembley semi (Apr 3, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Stephen Foster has been ruled out of Barnsley's FA Cup semi-final clash with Cardiff.

Vidic return date set at 'two-three weeks' (Apr 3, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United are breathing a sigh of relief after defender Nemanja Vidic was ruled out for only two or three weeks with a knee injury.

McAllister signs new Leeds United contract (Apr 3, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Leeds manager Gary McAllister has signed a new 12-month rolling contract after initially taking charge until the end of the season following the departure of Dennis Wise.

Zarate agent says Brum loan may continue (Apr 3, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Mauro Zarate's agent has hinted that the Argentinian striker could remain on loan at Birmingham for another season.

Kapo and McFadden set to miss out for Brum (Apr 2, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Birmingham are likely to be missing James McFadden and Olivier Kapo for the relegation showdown with former Blues boss Steve Bruce this weekend.

Safety first, spending plans second for Toon (Apr 2, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle chairman Chris Mort has told manager Kevin Keegan they will sit down to discuss cash once Premier League safety is assured.

Ferguson and Queiroz hit by FA charges (Apr 2, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson and assistant manager Carlos Queiroz have been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association.

Tottenham set for pre-season event in Holland (Apr 2, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham have confirmed a pre-season tournament in Holland and have also been linked with friendlies in India and Singapore that would extend their current campaign.

Cahill promises to return 'better than ever' (Apr 2, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Everton midfielder Tim Cahill has promised he will be fully fit for pre-season training after breaking his foot.

Nugent aims to prove his worth at Wembley (Apr 2, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Portsmouth flop David Nugent has staked his claim to fill cup-tied hero Jermain Defoe's boots in the FA Cup semi-final against West Bromwich Albion at Wembley on Saturday.

Lowe vows to secure Southampton's future (Apr 2, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Former chairman Rupert Lowe claims he is the man to rescue Southampton as he plots a dramatic return to the ailing Coca-Cola Championship club.

Bournemouth takeover hits the skids (Apr 1, 2008 22:56 GMT)
Bournemouth chairman Jeff Mostyn has confirmed his proposed consortium aiming to buy the club has 'broken down' following the withdrawal of Marc Jackson.

Wenger prepares for Gunners' 'moment of truth' (Apr 1, 2008 22:55 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger accepts 'the next 10 days will define our season'.

Southgate backs Alves to find shooting boots (Apr 1, 2008 22:52 GMT)
Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate has backed record signing Afonso Alves to emulate his previous goalscoring prowess soon.

Police to investigate troubled Merseyside derby (Apr 1, 2008 15:59 GMT)
Police will speak to Liverpool and Everton about alleged incidents in Sunday's acrimonious Merseyside derby.

Bentley questions usefulness of France friendly (Apr 1, 2008 15:47 GMT)
David Bentley has claimed England produced a 'half-hearted' display against France because key players were preparing for Champions League quarter-finals and the Premier League title race.

Zarate determined to make mark with Birmingham (Apr 1, 2008 15:42 GMT)
Birmingham's Mauro Zarate has revealed Tottenham and Newcastle were interested in signing him before he moved to St Andrews on loan.

Southampton silent over Walcott payments (Apr 1, 2008 15:41 GMT)
Former Southampton chairmen Rupert Lowe and Michael Wilde have requested the Saints hold an extraordinary general meeting at which they will call for the removal of a number of the current board.

Owls out of relegation zone, as Cup heroes draw (Apr 1, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Sheffield Wednesday climbed out of the Championship relegation places on goal difference courtesy of a dramatic 1-1 draw at home to fellow strugglers Coventry tonight.

Ritchie and Huddersfield part company (Apr 1, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Huddersfield have parted company with manager Andy Ritchie by mutual consent.

What the fans say... the latest Premier League matches (Apr 1, 2008 07:00 GMT)
ESPNsoccernet's Correspondents give their reaction to all of the weekend's Premier League fixtures.