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Wright: Gunners lagging in trophy chase (Oct 1, 2012 06:59 GMT)
Kevin Palmer hears from Ian Wright about how Arsenal need to get back to their former glories quickly.

Dip in form worries Swansea manager Laudrup (Sep 30, 2012 22:52 GMT)
Michael Laudrup is concerned by the slide in form that has left Swansea without a point or even a goal from their last three Premier League matches.

Rodgers: Suarez 'victim of reputation' (Sep 30, 2012 19:01 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers has said he fears Luis Suarez has become the victim of a reputation for diving after seeing the striker refused what he claimed was a clear penalty at Norwich on Saturday.

Team of the Week: September 30, 2012 (Sep 30, 2012 18:00 GMT)
Tottenham heroes Gareth Bale and Jan Vertonghen join Nuri Sahin in our Team of the Week, but who else is in?

FA handling of John Terry case questioned (Sep 30, 2012 13:06 GMT)
The former FA chairman Lord Triesman has voiced fears that black players will feel let down by the way the association handled the John Terry racism case.

Gerrard accepts he is unlikely to win league (Sep 30, 2012 12:30 GMT)
Steven Gerrard has no intention of leaving Liverpool despite having acknowledged that it would take a "miracle" for him to win the Premier League

Cole wants long-term Chelsea deal (Sep 30, 2012 12:16 GMT)
Ashley Cole wants Chelsea to offer him a long-term contract because he is eager to stay at Stamford Bridge for the rest of his career, according to an ESPN source.

Fergie: International exile is good for Rio (Sep 30, 2012 11:16 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has told Rio Ferdinand that his England exile will allow him to extend his career at Manchester United.

Spurs coach Sherwood plays down Rovers talk (Sep 30, 2012 11:02 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur assistant first-team coach Tim Sherwood says he has not had any contact from Blackburn Rovers over the vacant manager's job.

Vogts: Podolski facing career-defining season (Sep 30, 2012 10:43 GMT)
Lukas Podolski faces a career-defining first season at Arsenal, according to former Germany coach Berti Vogts, who has questioned the striker's professionalism during his time with Cologne.

Allardyce must earn West Ham deal extension (Sep 30, 2012 10:29 GMT)
Sam Allardyce will be handed a lucrative new contract at West Ham United if he can consolidate the club's position in the Premier League, ESPN has been informed.

PSG plot swoop on Chelsea's Cole - reports (Sep 30, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Paris Saint-Germain boss Carlo Ancelotti is plotting a move for Chelsea full-back Ashley Cole, according to reports in France.

Jolly: A comeback too far (Sep 29, 2012 20:34 GMT)
Richard Jolly watches an excellent Spurs display as they end a 23-year wait for a victory at Man United.

Villas-Boas delighted with Tottenham's desire (Sep 29, 2012 19:33 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas hailed the desire demonstrated by his players as they claimed a thrilling 3-2 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Delaney: City back on track, but lack cohesion (Sep 29, 2012 18:33 GMT)
Miguel Delaney saw Man City get back on track at Fulham but feels they are still lacking cohesion.

Champ: Brighton lose, Charlton hold Rovers (Sep 29, 2012 16:59 GMT)
Brighton suffered a 1-0 defeat against Birmingham City on Saturday evening but remain top of the Championship on goal difference.

The Boot Room: Arsenal vs.. Chelsea (Sep 29, 2012 16:57 GMT)
The Boot Room

James signs for Bournemouth until end of season (Sep 29, 2012 16:00 GMT)
Free agent David James has signed for Bournemouth until the end of the season.

Brewin: New Arsenal, same old problems (Sep 29, 2012 15:36 GMT)
John Brewin was at the Emirates as Arsenal's defensive problems returned in their loss to Chelsea.

Torres: We have passed our first big test (Sep 29, 2012 14:21 GMT)
Fernando Torres says Chelsea have passed their first big test of the season as they came away from Arsenal with a 2-1 victory.

The Boot Room (Sep 29, 2012 14:14 GMT)
The Boot Room

Prem: Spurs shock Man Utd, Chelsea win (Sep 29, 2012 13:43 GMT)
Tottenham broke their Old Trafford hoodoo as they held off Manchester United for a 3-2 victory.

Lindegaard: Top clubs will rotate 'keepers (Sep 29, 2012 12:23 GMT)
Anders Lindegaard expects the majority of top clubs will soon introduce a rotation system for goalkeepers.

Oxlade-Chamberlain nearly failed to make grade (Sep 29, 2012 11:17 GMT)
Arsenal and England star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has revealed his dreams of becoming a professional footballer were nearly dashed before he had celebrated his 16th birthday.

West Brom's Morrison senses Aston Villa revival (Sep 29, 2012 10:15 GMT)
James Morrison has warned his West Bromwich Albion team-mates to be wary of the possibility that the tide may be turning across the patch at Aston Villa.

Lambert: Agbonlahor just needs to score more (Sep 29, 2012 10:03 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert is demanding greater consistency and more match-winning performances from Gabriel Agbonlahor.

Southall: Give kids a chance (Sep 29, 2012 09:41 GMT)
Miguel Delaney talks to former goalkeeper Neville Southall about the future of the game.

Moyes in no rush to extend Everton contract (Sep 29, 2012 09:35 GMT)
David Moyes insists he is no rush to extend his Everton contract, even though it expires next summer.

Liverpool set to offer new contract to Suso (Sep 29, 2012 09:26 GMT)
Liverpool are set to offer Suso a new contract as reward for his breakthough into the first team.

Rodgers issues warning to Downing and Enrique (Sep 29, 2012 09:17 GMT)
Stewart Downing and Jose Enrique are fighting to save their Liverpool careers after manager Brendan Rodgers questioned their attitude.

Wenger turns up heat ahead of Chelsea clash (Sep 29, 2012 08:55 GMT)
Arsene Wenger said that success in the Premier League - rather than the Champions League - is the true gauge of quality ahead of Arsenal's meeting with Chelsea on Saturday.

Di Matteo: Terry deserves a second chance (Sep 29, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Roberto Di Matteo believes Chelsea skipper John Terry deserves a second chance after being found guilty of "using abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour" toward QPR's Anton Ferdinand.

Toon boss Pardew 'shocked' by deal extension (Sep 29, 2012 02:21 GMT)
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has admitted he "cannot quite believe" he has been handed an eight year contract by club owner Mike Ashley.

Wenger's balancing act at Arsenal (Sep 28, 2012 21:59 GMT)
Miguel Delaney looks at the defensive improvements at Arsenal ahead of testing game against Chelsea.

Mancini bemoans Tevez's physical condition (Sep 28, 2012 21:59 GMT)
Roberto Mancini has criticised Carlos Tevez for returning to Manchester City out of shape after the international break.

Richard Jolly: An overdue exit for Kean (Sep 28, 2012 20:18 GMT)
Richard Jolly wonders if Steve Kean has rendered himself all but unemployable elsewhere after his torrid time at Blackburn came to an end.

John Barnes: Education the answer to racism (Sep 28, 2012 20:00 GMT)
John Barnes has told ESPN "we are all unconscious racists" and that the punishments handed to Luis Suarez and John Terry are not the answer to ridding football of racism.

Norwich's Harry Kane suffers broken foot (Sep 28, 2012 18:39 GMT)
Norwich City have confirmed on-loan forward Harry Kane has suffered a broken foot and is set to be sidelined for two months.

Kean 'forced to resign' from Blackburn (Sep 28, 2012 18:11 GMT)
Blackburn Rovers manager Steve Kean has been "forced to resign" with immediate effect due to his position becoming "untenable".

Magpies want early closing of transfer window (Sep 28, 2012 14:41 GMT)
The Premier League's summer transfer window should close at the beginning of July, the Newcastle United managing director Derek Llambias has said.

O'Neill hints at further Cattermole punishment (Sep 28, 2012 14:26 GMT)
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill has hinted that Lee Cattermole may face additional disciplinary procedures from the club after being fined in accordance with club guidelines, for earning the fifth red card of his Black Cats career on Tuesday.

Usmanov: Arsenal need to stop selling best players (Sep 28, 2012 14:18 GMT)
Arsenal shareholder Alisher Usmanov has claimed the club need to stop selling their best players if they are to win their first trophy in seven seasons.

Fulham suffer Berbatov setback (Sep 28, 2012 14:00 GMT)
Fulham will be without striker Dimitar Berbatov when they take on Premier League champions Manchester City at Craven Cottage on Saturday.

Anton Ferdinand: 'Footage don't lie' (Sep 28, 2012 13:01 GMT)
Anton Ferdinand has reacted to the FA's guilty verdict against John Terry by tweeting: "Footage don't lie."

Neville says Everton's versatility is vital (Sep 28, 2012 12:33 GMT)
Phil Neville believes Everton's tactical flexibility is the key to them remaining in the Premier League's top four.

Carlos Tevez's wage demands too high for PSG (Sep 28, 2012 12:29 GMT)
Paris Saint-Germain chairman Nasser al-Khelaifi has claimed that Carlos Tevez's extortionate wage demands priced him out of a move to the club in January.

Ridgewell wants Baggies bragging rights (Sep 28, 2012 12:16 GMT)
Liam Ridgewell has warned his former club Aston Villa that West Bromwich Albion are in no mood to surrender their status as number one in the Midlands.

Roberto Mancini: 'We will win the title' (Sep 28, 2012 11:44 GMT)
Roberto Mancini has professed himself unworried by Manchester City's stuttering form by boldly declaring: "We will win the title."

Rosenberg ready to battle for starting berth (Sep 28, 2012 11:20 GMT)
Markus Rosenberg is finally ready to intensify the competition for striking places at West Bromwich Albion after a disappointing start to his career at the Hawthorns.

Taylor: FA let Terry case 'fester' (Sep 28, 2012 11:19 GMT)
PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor has told ESPN that the FA has allowed the John Terry episode to "fester" during an 11-month delay before hearing the case.

Lord Ouseley: Society must solve racism (Sep 28, 2012 11:19 GMT)
Anti-racism campaigner Lord Herman Ouseley has insisted that football alone cannot solve the issue of racism and that there needs to be a change in society.

Ferguson: England recall unlikely for Rio (Sep 28, 2012 10:46 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson does not believe that Rio Ferdinand will get a recall to the England squad, following the retirement of John Terry.

Villas-Boas out to attack at Old Trafford (Sep 28, 2012 10:22 GMT)
Andre Villas-Boas will be sending his side out to attack against Manchester United on Saturday, despite the fact that Tottenham have not won at Old Trafford since 1989.

Pulis: Shawcross not affected by England snubs (Sep 28, 2012 09:50 GMT)
Stoke manager Tony Pulis is confident Ryan Shawcross will not be mentally scarred by another England snub if he fails to get the call from Roy Hodgson for next month's World Cup qualifiers.

Halsey Twitter abuser cautioned by police (Sep 28, 2012 09:42 GMT)
The football fan who sent an abusive Twitter message to Premier League referee and cancer survivor Mark Halsey following last weekend's Liverpool v Manchester United game has been cautioned by police.

Stephen Warnock: I am not a troublemaker (Sep 28, 2012 09:23 GMT)
Stephen Warnock feels he has been unfairly branded a troublemaker after the way he was treated by Paul Lambert at Aston Villa.

Richards eager to return to first team from injury (Sep 28, 2012 09:00 GMT)

Carragher: Reds starlets must work for places (Sep 28, 2012 08:30 GMT)
Jamie Carragher has told Liverpool's kids to keep pushing in order to ensure their make the most of their potential.

Suarez hoping for change of luck (Sep 28, 2012 08:24 GMT)
Luis Suarez believes Liverpool's performances will start bringing Premier League victories once they get a change of luck.

Premier League Spotlight: The long road ahead (Sep 28, 2012 08:07 GMT)
In this week's Premier League Spotlight, James Dall wonders when it is time to worry about Liverpool, but is full of warmth for Everton.

Wright: Pardew deserves bumper new deal (Sep 28, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Ian Wright has hailed his former Crystal Palace team-mate Alan Pardew as one of the best managers in the Premier League after the Newcastle boss put pen to paper on an eight-year contract that will keep him on Tyneside until 2020.

Defoe out to be the main man (Sep 28, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Kevin Palmer on Jermain Defoe's bid to finally become the main man at Tottenham Hotspur.

Mourinho: John Terry is not a racist (Sep 28, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has defended John Terry over his four-match ban for racially abusing Anton Ferdinand.

Rodgers goes to referees' boss over decisions (Sep 27, 2012 18:03 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers has complained to referees' boss Mike Riley after seeing a number of key decisions go against his Liverpool side this season.

MacDonald: Mike Ashley here to stay (Sep 27, 2012 17:33 GMT)
Former Newcastle United striker Malcolm MacDonald believes that Mike Ashley's decision to reward manager Alan Pardew and his staff with eight-year contracts is a signal of his intent to stay on Tyneside.

AVB impressed by United's RVP addition (Sep 27, 2012 16:12 GMT)
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas believes Manchester United sent out an ominous statement of intent when they added Robin van Persie to their squad over the summer.

Southampton's Cork ruled out injured (Sep 27, 2012 15:18 GMT)
Southampton could be without midfielder Jack Cork for up to six weeks after he suffered a knee injury during the Capital One Cup victory over Sheffield Wednesday.

Pardew signs eight-year Newcastle deal (Sep 27, 2012 14:30 GMT)
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has been rewarded for his efforts on Tyneside since joining the club with a new eight-year deal.

Terry found guilty and banned for racism (Sep 27, 2012 14:02 GMT)
Chelsea captain John Terry has been banned for four games after an FA panel found him guilty of using racist language towards QPR defender Anton Ferdinand in a match at Loftus Road in October last year.

Lucas: Worst year of my career and life (Sep 27, 2012 13:41 GMT)
Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva has described an injury-hit 2012 as the worst year of his career and life.

Swansea 'keeper Vorm signs new contract (Sep 27, 2012 12:46 GMT)
Swansea City goalkeeper Michel Vorm has put pen to paper on a new deal that ties him to the club until 2016.

Meyler defends Sunderland skipper Cattermole (Sep 27, 2012 12:34 GMT)
Sunderland midfielder David Meyler has voiced his support for club captain Lee Cattermole following his recent red card against MK Dons in the Capital One Cup on Tuesday.

David James in training with Bournemouth (Sep 27, 2012 12:21 GMT)
The former England goalkeeper David James, without a club since leaving Bristol City at the end of last season, is training with Bournemouth.

Etherington set for Stoke return comeback (Sep 27, 2012 11:55 GMT)
Stoke City manager Tony Pulis has reassured Matthew Etherington that he is in contention for a return to the club's starting line-up.

Arsenal's Santos given 12-month driving ban (Sep 27, 2012 11:45 GMT)
Andre Santos has been banned from driving for 12 months after he admitted speeding at up to 145mph.

Clarke backs under-fire keeper Foster (Sep 27, 2012 10:29 GMT)
West Bromwich Albion head coach Steve Clarke has backed Ben Foster to recover from his mistake which played a major role in the club's 2-1 Capital One Cup defeat to Liverpool on Wednesday.

Wilshere set to play for Arsenal U21 side (Sep 27, 2012 10:01 GMT)
Jack Wilshere is set to play his first match for 14 months on Monday night when he takes to the field for Arsenal's Under-21 Premier League match away to West Brom.

Fletcher: A 'dream' to captain Utd (Sep 27, 2012 09:55 GMT)
Darren Fletcher said it was a dream come true to captain Manchester United for the first time in their 2-1 Capital One Cup victory over Newcastle on Wednesday.

Southall: Resting Howard for cup was pointless (Sep 27, 2012 09:39 GMT)
Neville Southall believes Everton manager David Moyes' decision to rest goalkeeper Tim Howard for Tuesday night's Capital One Cup defeat at Leeds was "pointless".

Middle Eastern bank fronts new Leeds bid (Sep 27, 2012 09:17 GMT)
A Middle Eastern bank has signed an exclusive agreement to lead a takeover of Championship club Leeds United, with the news coming shortly after current chairman Ken Bates had revealed he was in talks about a sale.

Sahin: Rodgers just needs to be given time (Sep 27, 2012 09:13 GMT)
Nuri Sahin is convinced that Brendan Rodgers' methods are starting to pay off for Liverpool and believes his manager just needs to be given time.

Rodgers says Swansea cup clash will be special (Sep 27, 2012 09:05 GMT)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has declared that a Capital One Cup fourth-round reunion with Swansea will be "a special occasion".

Aston Villa's Ireland out with broken wrist bone (Sep 27, 2012 08:10 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has confirmed Stephen Ireland will be out of action for "a few weeks" with a broken bone in his wrist.

Hubbard: The problems at Posh (Sep 27, 2012 07:09 GMT)
Norman Hubbard on Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson's difficulty in following in his father's footsteps.

Walcott 'should be striker' (Sep 27, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal legend Ian Wright has backed Theo Walcott's plea to be given the chance to prove his worth as a striker and has urged the club's hierarchy to resolve his contract dispute before another star name is allowed to leave the club.

Maicon: Mancini's passion crucial for Man City (Sep 27, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City defender Maicon has defended the "passion" of Roberto Mancini following the manager's latest touchline bust-up.

Richard Jolly: The unlikely lads (Sep 26, 2012 22:03 GMT)
Richard Jolly was Old Trafford to witness Manchester United's unlikely lads edge past Newcastle in the League Cup.

Rooney: Cleverley got hairdryer treatment (Sep 26, 2012 21:47 GMT)
Wayne Rooney and Darren Fletcher both spoke of their delight after making long-awaited returns to the Manchester United starting line-up in their Capital One Cup third round victory over Newcastle at Old Trafford.

League Cup: Man Utd beat Newcastle (Sep 26, 2012 20:38 GMT)
Wayne Rooney returned from his injury layoff for Manchester United at Old Trafford, and he helped his side to a 2-1 triumph at home to Newcastle. Rooney was part of an inexperienced home line-up featuring several academy players, but th

Capital One Cup Fourth Round draw (Sep 26, 2012 18:27 GMT)
The draw for the Fourth Round of the Capital One Cup will appear here...

Monk may leave Swansea in January (Sep 26, 2012 17:42 GMT)
Garry Monk will leave Swansea in the January transfer window if he is unable to regain favour under manager Michael Laudrup.

Terry probe continues, Capello could testify (Sep 26, 2012 17:35 GMT)
John Terry will return for a fourth day of his disciplinary hearing Thursday into a charge the Chelsea skipper used racist language on the pitch.

Boselli: Cup brace can kickstart Wigan career (Sep 26, 2012 17:09 GMT)
Mauro Boselli hopes his Capital One Cup brace against West Ham will spur him on to end his two-year wait for a Premier League goal.

Marin targets sweep of trophies with Blues (Sep 26, 2012 16:43 GMT)
Marko Marin believes that Chelsea possess enough quality in their squad to retain their Champions League title this season and also add the Premier League title to continental honours.

Kevin Blackwell appointed Bury manager (Sep 26, 2012 15:17 GMT)
League One side Bury have announced the appointed Kevin Blackwell as their new manager.

Ex-Sun editor wants Hillsborough apology (Sep 26, 2012 14:51 GMT)
Former Sun editor Kelvin Mackenzie, whose newspaper's infamous 'The Truth' headline in the aftermath of the Hillsborough disaster led to it being boycotted across Liverpool, wants an apology from South Yorkshire Police.

Mourinho: Clarke is 'an incredible coach' (Sep 26, 2012 14:39 GMT)
Jose Mourinho has added his own words of praise to the tributes piling in for West Bromwich Albion's manager Steve Clarke, labelling him "an incredible coach".

Taarabt and Cisse still in Hughes' QPR plans (Sep 26, 2012 14:13 GMT)
Queens Park Rangers manager Mark Hughes maintains that both Adel Taarabt and Djibril Cisse have big futures at the club, despite both dropping out of the first team recently.

Capello gave statement regarding John Terry (Sep 26, 2012 13:00 GMT)
John Terry's legal team obtained witness statements from former England manager Fabio Capello and ex-assistant Franco Baldini in an attempt to establish that he should not have had to face an FA disciplinary commission, ESPN can reveal.

Sheedy given all clear after cancer surgery (Sep 26, 2012 12:45 GMT)
Former Everton midfielder Kevin Sheedy has been given the all clear following bowel cancer surgery.

West Brom urged to follow Birmingham's example (Sep 26, 2012 12:10 GMT)
In-form West Bromwich Albion are being urged to take a leaf out of their neighbours' book as they return to the Capital One Cup trail.

O'Neill rues 'senseless' Cattermole red card (Sep 26, 2012 11:42 GMT)
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill has criticised club captain Lee Cattermole following his latest red card incident.

Rio: United can cope with Vidic blow (Sep 26, 2012 11:37 GMT)
Rio Ferdinand is confident Manchester United will be able to deal with the loss of captain Nemanja Vidic to injury despite only having two fit centre-backs.

Martinez charged by FA over United ref rant (Sep 26, 2012 10:42 GMT)
Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez has been charged by the Football Association over comments made to the media after his side's 4-0 defeat at Manchester United earlier this month.

Cleverley itching to add firepower (Sep 26, 2012 09:58 GMT)
Tom Cleverley is aiming to open his Manchester United account as he urged his fellow midfielders to chip in with 30 goals this season.

Ex-City boss John Bond dies aged 79 (Sep 26, 2012 09:54 GMT)
John Bond, who led Manchester City to the 1981 FA Cup final, has died at the age of 79.

Walters forgives Luiz for reckless challenge (Sep 26, 2012 09:44 GMT)
Stoke's Jonathan Walters has forgiven David Luiz for the reckless challenge which left Tony Pulis fuming at Stamford Bridge last Saturday.

Rodgers: Carragher's role at Liverpool is 'critical' (Sep 26, 2012 08:58 GMT)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has highlighted Jamie Carragher's importance in developing the club's young potential, as he prepares the Anfield stalwart for a coaching role while underlining his continued contribution on the pitch.

Pardew: League Cup is bottom of our priorities (Sep 26, 2012 08:24 GMT)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew is eager to cement his legacy on Tyneside by ending the club's 43-year wait for a major trophy, but he admits the Capital One Cup is some way down his list of priorities for this season.

Pires urges patience over Giroud (Sep 26, 2012 08:24 GMT)
Robert Pires says Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud should be given time to establish himself at Emirates Stadium.

Landreau calms concerns over Lloris at Spurs (Sep 26, 2012 08:14 GMT)
France goalkeeper Mickael Landreau is confident compatriot Hugo Lloris will establish himself as Tottenham Hotspur's first-choice No. 1.

Arsene Wenger eager to build on momentum (Sep 26, 2012 07:24 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger claims "a feel-good factor" is flooding through his club after their impressive start to the season.

John Terry: Chelsea's Ashley Cole is the best (Sep 26, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea captain John Terry has hailed Ashley Cole as "the best left-back in the world" amid reports that his former England colleague may be set to leave Stamford Bridge in January.

Mancini 'tired' of rivals after Lambert spat (Sep 26, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini says he is fed up with the treatment he receives from certain opposition managers after a touchline spat with Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert.

City self-destructive streak surfaces (Sep 25, 2012 22:20 GMT)
Richard Jolly was at the Etihad stadium to see City self-destruct and crash out of the Capital One Cup.

Sloppy Hammers found wanting by Wigan (Sep 25, 2012 22:04 GMT)
Miguel Delaney saw Wigan score four at Upton Park as West Ham crashed out of the Capital One Cup.

Capital One Cup: Villa send Man City tumbling out (Sep 25, 2012 20:46 GMT)
Aston Villa shocked Manchester City 4-2 at Eastlands to move into the fourth round of the Capital One Cup.

Noble pens new three-year West Ham deal (Sep 25, 2012 19:08 GMT)
Mark Noble has signed a new three-year contract with West Ham, the club have announced.

Freund backs Caulker to replace Terry (Sep 25, 2012 17:27 GMT)
Tottenham assistant manager Steffen Freund has tipped Steven Caulker as a possible replacement for John Terry in the heart of England's defence.

Brad Jones keen to prove himself to Rodgers (Sep 25, 2012 16:10 GMT)
Brad Jones is aiming to make the most of a fresh start under Brendan Rodgers by kick-starting his Liverpool career.

Ashley Cole rejects one-year Chelsea contract (Sep 25, 2012 15:50 GMT)
Ashley Cole has rejected a new one-year contract from Chelsea, ESPN can reveal, and could sign a pre-contract agreement with another club in January if no deal is reached.

Pardew confirms Coloccini will face Man Utd (Sep 25, 2012 15:00 GMT)
Newcastle United captain Fabricio Coloccini is set to return to the side for Wednesday's Capital One Cup tie against Manchester United.

Chiellini: Zeman facing last chance with Roma (Sep 25, 2012 14:52 GMT)
Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini says Zdenek Zeman is facing "his last chance of success" with Roma, ahead of the two clubs' Serie A meeting this weekend.

Pulis: Stoke need luck to end disappointing run (Sep 25, 2012 14:44 GMT)
Tony Pulis wants to put an end to Stoke City's miserable run of just one Premier League victory in their last 16 matches.

Man Utd captain Vidic out for two months (Sep 25, 2012 14:06 GMT)
Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic has been ruled out for two months.

Lambert to name strong Villa side against City (Sep 25, 2012 13:57 GMT)
Paul Lambert has sidestepped a pitfall that brought heavy criticism to two of his predecessors by promising to name a strong Aston Villa side in the Capital One Cup at Manchester City on Tuesday.

Spurs' Vertonghen out to end Old Trafford hoodoo (Sep 25, 2012 13:51 GMT)
Tottenham new boy Jan Vertonghen is convinced his side are ready to end their Old Trafford hoodoo this Saturday - as they aim record their first away win over Manchester United since December 1989.

Allardyce: Money well spent on Kevin Nolan (Sep 25, 2012 12:51 GMT)
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce believes his club's owners are now reaping the rewards for financing the move to bring free-scoring Kevin Nolan to Upton Park last year.

Science makes Kieron Dyer wonder 'what if?' (Sep 25, 2012 12:30 GMT)
Kieron Dyer feels his injury-plagued career might have been different had he enjoyed the benefits of modern sports science much earlier.

O'Neill frustrated over Johnson absence (Sep 25, 2012 12:13 GMT)
Martin O'Neill has admitted to his frustration at once again being without winger Adam Johnson, as his side prepare for their Capital One Cup tie against the MK Dons.

Pardew to support misfiring Papiss Cisse (Sep 25, 2012 11:09 GMT)
Alan Pardew has said that misfiring striker Papiss Cisse will receive all the help he needs as he aims to end his barren spell in front of goal.

Stoke's Shawcross backed for England (Sep 25, 2012 10:49 GMT)
Ryan Shawcross has moved a step closer to realising his senior England ambitions with the retirement of John Terry, according to Stoke City assistant manager David Kemp.

Solbakken will ring changes for Chelsea tie (Sep 25, 2012 10:40 GMT)
Stale Solbakken will be aiming to cause a split in decades-old family loyalties when he plots a Capital One Cup upset with in-form Wolves against Chelsea on Tuesday.

Liverpool coach leaves for Australia (Sep 25, 2012 10:27 GMT)
Liverpool conditioning coach Darren Burgess is returning to his native Australia as Liverpool's backroom shake-up continues.

Sahin: Liverpool form key international spot (Sep 25, 2012 09:15 GMT)
Nuri Sahin has vowed to win a regular spot in Liverpool's midfield and boost his chances of getting back into the Turkey starting line-up.

Thomas Hitzlsperger on trial with Everton (Sep 25, 2012 08:53 GMT)
Thomas Hitzlsperger has started a two-week trial at Everton as he bids to secure a return to the Premier League.

Wilkins ready to support Terry at hearing (Sep 25, 2012 07:50 GMT)
Ray Wilkins has told ESPN that he is "on standby" to give evidence in the John Terry case but as yet has not been asked by the player's legal team to attend the FA disciplinary hearing.

Gerrard: Suarez victimised over penalty (Sep 25, 2012 07:03 GMT)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard believes Luis Suarez is being victimised by referees when the striker is seen going down in the penalty area.

Lescott keen to extend Manchester City stay (Sep 25, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Joleon Lescott is open to signing a new long-term contract with Manchester City despite recently losing his place in the side.

Shane Long expecting a Liverpool backlash (Sep 25, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Shane Long has warned his West Bromwich Albion team-mates to beware a Liverpool backlash when the clubs meet on Wednesday for the second time this season.

Delaney: Deal or no deal? (Sep 24, 2012 21:57 GMT)
Miguel Delaney speaks to Theo Walcott about Arsenal's improvement and his future at the club.

Ex-Chelsea boss Grant questions JT trial (Sep 24, 2012 19:26 GMT)
Former Chelsea manager Avram Grant feels the Football Association should not have taken the decision to charge Chelsea captain John Terry.

Walcott still 'hopeful' over new deal (Sep 24, 2012 16:48 GMT)
Theo Walcott has insisted he wants to stay at Arsenal, and stated that the delay over a new contract has not been down to money but "football reasons".

Tiote to face United in Capital One Cup (Sep 24, 2012 16:08 GMT)
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has revealed that midfielder Cheik Tiote is likely to feature on Wednesday against Manchester United in the Capital One Cup.

Jelavic to make quick return against Leeds (Sep 24, 2012 15:48 GMT)
Nikica Jelavic is ready to make a speedy return to action when Everton visit Leeds in the Capital One Cup on Tuesday night.

FA wants Wembley to host Euro 2020 final (Sep 24, 2012 14:27 GMT)
The Football Association has put forward Wembley as a potential venue for the Euro 2020 final should UEFA president Michel Platini's plan to hold the tournament across several European countries go ahead.

Dempsey backing for Mark Hughes at QPR (Sep 24, 2012 14:17 GMT)
Clint Dempsey is confident that his former manager Mark Hughes will prove to be a success at Queens Park Rangers.

Villa's Ron Vlaar rallies troops for response (Sep 24, 2012 13:48 GMT)
Ron Vlaar does not want any of his Aston Villa team-mates feeling sorry for themselves on Capital One Cup duty against Manchester City on Tuesday night.

O'Neill disappointed with conceding late goals (Sep 24, 2012 13:43 GMT)
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill has revealed he is keen to rectify his side's habit of conceding late goals.

Wigan's Martinez wants Kone service (Sep 24, 2012 13:01 GMT)
Roberto Martinez has urged his Wigan team to adapt to get the most out of summer signing Arouna Kone.

James Milner is set for a scan on his injured toe (Sep 24, 2012 12:38 GMT)
Manchester City's James Milner is set to see a specialist on Monday as he undergoes a scan on an injured toe, which could keep him out for several weeks.

Kelly, Agger and Borini face spell on sidelines (Sep 24, 2012 12:13 GMT)
Liverpool's Martin Kelly does not expect to play again this year after twisting his knee against Manchester United on Sunday, while there are also worries about Daniel Agger and Fabio Borini who were also forced off.

Baldini's Spurs rejection opens door for Begiristain (Sep 24, 2012 12:08 GMT)
Former Barcelona technical director Txiki Begiristain is the new favourite to land the same post at Tottenham after Franco Baldini ruled himself out.

Hodgson disappointed by Terry retirement (Sep 24, 2012 11:58 GMT)
Roy Hodgson has expressed his disappointment at John Terry's decision to retire from international football and said he had "reluctantly" accepted it.

Liverpool's Lex Luthor fingers Fergie (Sep 24, 2012 11:52 GMT)
This week The Fifth Official targets Oscar's award-worthy acting and Lex Luthor takes on a knight of the realm.

Referee Mark Halsey suffers Twitter abuse (Sep 24, 2012 11:23 GMT)
Referee Mark Halsey has received abuse on Twitter after sending off Jonjo Shelvey and giving Manchester United a controversial penalty in their victory over Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.

Nile Ranger arrested for criminal damage (Sep 24, 2012 11:17 GMT)
Newcastle striker Nile Ranger has been arrested and charged with criminal damage.

Terry's retirement: FA expresses surprise (Sep 24, 2012 11:10 GMT)
The Football Association on Monday denied making John Terry's position with England "untenable" following the Chelsea captain's shock decision to quit international football.

Harris: JT jumped before he was pushed (Sep 24, 2012 10:40 GMT)
John Terry brought an end to his England career before the FA did it for him, opines Harry Harris.

Pulis eager to eradicate diving in England (Sep 24, 2012 10:25 GMT)
Stoke City manager Tony Pulis will continue his campaign to highlight diving in the Premier League as part of his crusade to help rid the game of simulation.

Rovers owners unconvinced by Steve Kean (Sep 24, 2012 09:46 GMT)
Blackburn Rovers' owners believe manager Steve Kean has lost the dressing room and expected better performances after their huge investment in the summer.

The Trawler: A tale of two Steves (Sep 24, 2012 09:39 GMT)
This week in The Trawler, Steve Kean is on the brink at Blackburn and 'Honest' Steve Bruce gives himself a dressing down.

FA surprised by Terry's England decision (Sep 24, 2012 09:37 GMT)
Football Association general secretary Alex Horne has voiced his surprise at John Terry's decision to retire from international football.

Evra says shaking hands was a must (Sep 24, 2012 08:56 GMT)
Patrice Evra believes it was important that he shook hands with Luis Suarez before Manchester United's 2-1 win over Liverpool, as a show of respect for the victims of the Hillsborough disaster.

Kean future uncertain (Sep 24, 2012 08:21 GMT)
Steve Kean's position as manager of Blackburn Rovers is looking increasingly uncertain amid reports he could be sacked on Monday.

Pardew to decide penalty taker in future (Sep 24, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has confirmed he will not allow his players to decide who will take penalties following Papiss Cisse's miss against Norwich on Sunday.

Mancini to speak with Balotelli over 'shove' (Sep 24, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Roberto Mancini has admitted he "possibly" pushed striker Mario Balotelli after the final whistle of Manchester City's 1-1 draw with Arsenal on Sunday.

West Brom's Lukaku tired of Drogba comparisons (Sep 24, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Romelu Lukaku insists he's fed up being compared with his former Chelsea mentor Didier Drogba and is yearning to be recognised as a star in his own right.

Villas-Boas: Lloris must wait for Spurs chance (Sep 24, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has left France captain Hugo Lloris in little doubt that he is in for an extended stint on the substitutes bench this season.

Lineker: Terry's international retirement 'sensible' (Sep 24, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Former England captain Gary Linekar described John Terry's decision to retire from international football as "sensible".

Gerrard: Refereeing decisions cost us (Sep 24, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Steven Gerrard believes that referee Mark Halsey got the major decisions wrong as Liverpool were beaten by Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday.

Chelsea 'optimistic' over Cole extension (Sep 24, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Roberto Di Matteo revealed he is "very optimistic" Ashley Cole will extend his Chelsea contract before the January transfer window opens.

Tide turning for AVB as Spurs win again (Sep 24, 2012 06:59 GMT)
Andre Villas-Boas' luck appears to be turning for the better after Spurs notched another win against QPR, writes Miguel Delaney.

Premier Showdown - Sept 22-23 (Sep 23, 2012 22:12 GMT)
Take on Dale Johnson and Tommy Smyth in our predictions game.

Whalley: Defence the best form of attack (Sep 23, 2012 20:18 GMT)
Mike Whalley witnessed both Man City and Arsenal use defence as the best form of attack at Eastlands.

Terry retires from international football (Sep 23, 2012 19:50 GMT)
John Terry has announced his retirement from internatonal football, less than 24 hours before an FA hearing into his alleged racial abuse of QPR defender Anton Ferdinand.

Team of the Week: September 23, 2012 (Sep 23, 2012 19:24 GMT)
Southampton trio Nathaniel Clyne, Jason Puncheon and Rickie Lambert take their places in our Team of the Week, but who else is in?

Terry's FA hearing set to begin on Monday (Sep 23, 2012 17:18 GMT)
Monday will see the start of Chelsea captain Terry's personal hearing to answer an FA charge that he used "abusive and/or insulting words" which "included a reference to the ethnic origin and/or colour and/or race of Anton Ferdinand" in last October'

Prem: United beat ten-man Reds, Arsenal hold City (Sep 23, 2012 17:14 GMT)
Manchester United came through an emotion-charged examination at Anfield to move within a point of Chelsea at the top of the Premier League on Sunday, while Arsenal grabbed a late draw at Manchester City. Elsewhere, there were home victories for Tott

Reds fall short on emotional day (Sep 23, 2012 16:38 GMT)
Richard Jolly watched ten-man Liverpool fall short against Man Utd on an emotional Anfield day.

Rodgers blames ref Halsey after loss (Sep 23, 2012 15:28 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers complained referee Mark Halsey cost Liverpool the game after their 2-1 defeat to Manchester United.

Instant Analysis: Manchester City vs. Arsenal (Sep 23, 2012 13:01 GMT)
Instant Analysis: Manchester City vs. Arsenal

Instant Analysis: Liverpool v. Manchester United (Sep 23, 2012 12:58 GMT)
Instant Analysis: Liverpool v. Manchester United

Mourinho: Rodgers can't win title with Reds (Sep 23, 2012 11:35 GMT)
Jose Mourinho has delivered a damning indictment of Liverpool's current predicament under new boss Brendan Rodgers, insisting the 39-year-old cannot win the Premier League while he remains at Anfield.

Leighton Baines hails Everton's quality (Sep 23, 2012 09:23 GMT)
Leighton Baines has said that Everton's current side is as good as any he has ever played in.

Aldridge: Ban vile chanters from football for life (Sep 23, 2012 08:50 GMT)
Liverpool legend John Aldridge has called for 'supporters' who taunt vile chants from the stands to be identified and banned from football for good.

Wenger focused on building golden generation (Sep 23, 2012 08:47 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger claims he is building a 'generation of stars' who will be capable of matching the very best in the Premier League.

Kompany: I will not leave Manchester City (Sep 23, 2012 08:39 GMT)
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has given the club a boost as he vowed never to leave for another team like Real Madrid or Barcelona.

Gerrard urges Suarez to shake Evra's hand (Sep 23, 2012 08:05 GMT)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has urged Luis Suarez to lead the way ahead of Sunday's clash between Liverpool and Manchester United and shake hands with Patrice Evra.

Pulis slams 'laughable' Chelsea pair (Sep 22, 2012 18:24 GMT)
Tony Pulis labelled Branislav Ivanovic and Oscar "laughable" after accusing the Chelsea duo of diving during Stoke's 1-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge.

David Luiz pens new contract at Chelsea (Sep 22, 2012 18:06 GMT)
Chelsea have confirmed that defender David Luiz has signed a new five-year contract with the Premier League club.

Palmer: Chelsea yet to click into gear (Sep 22, 2012 17:45 GMT)
Chelsea failed to click into gear but still came away with a victory over Stoke, writes Kevin Palmer.

Championship: Seagulls soar to summit (Sep 22, 2012 16:38 GMT)
Gus Poyet's Brighton went top of the npower Championship after goals from Ashley Barnes and Adam El-Abd helped them to their fifth straight league win with a 2-1 success at Millwall.

Prem Lge: Chelsea stay on top, Saints win (Sep 22, 2012 16:01 GMT)
Chelsea struggled to break down Stoke, but stayed top of the Premier League as Ashley Cole netted an 84th minute winner. Southampton picked up their first win, 4-1 over Aston Villa, and West Brom went up to third with a win over Reading

Ferguson: Give Rodgers time at Liverpool (Sep 22, 2012 12:54 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson is hopeful that his Liverpool counterpart Brendan Rodgers is afforded time at Anfield, but accepts that in modern football patience is uncommon.

Wenger backs Wilshere to return to his best (Sep 22, 2012 10:44 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has backed midfielder Jack Wilshere to recapture his best form and insists his lengthy injury lay-off will not have a damaging long-term impact on his promising career.

Gerrard: Reds must play at high-tempo (Sep 22, 2012 10:23 GMT)
Steven Gerrard has urged Liverpool to follow the Everton blueprint to beat Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday.

Walcott entering 'vital' two months (Sep 22, 2012 09:04 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has suggested Theo Walcott has two months to decide whether he wants to stay at Arsenal.

Mancini: Arsenal can compete for title (Sep 22, 2012 08:59 GMT)
Roberto Mancini believes Arsenal are genuine contenders for the title and thinks they are benefiting from Robin van Persie's departure.

Carruthers falls foul of Aston Villa mobile ban (Sep 22, 2012 08:43 GMT)
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert has enforced his training ground ban on mobile phones by fining Samir Carruthers £500.

Di Matteo backing Torres after Gullit criticism (Sep 22, 2012 08:18 GMT)
Roberto Di Matteo has defended Chelsea striker Fernando Torres again after former Blues boss Ruud Gullit criticised the Spaniard following Wednesday's Champions League draw with Juventus.

Jose Mourinho eyes Prem Lge return (Sep 22, 2012 08:10 GMT)
Jose Mourinho claims he is a "London Blue", but his ties to Chelsea would not prevent him from taking on any management job in the Premier League.

Borini: United clash biggest of my career (Sep 22, 2012 08:06 GMT)
New Liverpool striker Fabio Borini believes Sunday's game against Manchester United will be the biggest of his career, even surpassing the Rome derby.

Mancini: Frustrated Balotelli could face Gunners (Sep 22, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Roberto Mancini has admitted that Mario Balotelli was upset at being omitted from the Manchester City squad against Real Madrid but has hinted the Italian may return against Arsenal.

Pulis: Owen given no guarantees by Stoke (Sep 22, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Tony Pulis believes it won't be long before Michael Owen forces a way into his Stoke City side - but has rubbished suggestions that the former England striker was ever guaranteed a starting place with him.

Laudrup clarifies 'bonus' comments (Sep 22, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Swansea manager Michael Laudrup has clarified him comments on bonus payments, claiming he was talking hypothetically when he suggested there would be nothing amiss in teams taking incentives to win matches from clubs with a vested interest.

Allardyce: Collison injury will plague career (Sep 21, 2012 22:21 GMT)
West Ham's Jack Collison may have to seek external help to solve an ongoing knee injury, with manager Sam Allardyce admitting that the issue is becoming a real "concern".

Wenger fears 'financial doping' (Sep 21, 2012 22:17 GMT)
Arsene Wenger expresses Financial Fair Play concerns ahead of Arsenal's Man City trip, writes Kevin Palmer.

Penalty misses don't worry Ferguson at Anfield (Sep 21, 2012 18:59 GMT)
Of all the issues rolling round in Sir Alex Ferguson's mind ahead of Manchester United's visit to Liverpool on Sunday, a woeful recent penalty record is not among them.

UEFA investigates Lazio chants against Spurs (Sep 21, 2012 17:24 GMT)
UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Lazio after the Italian club's supporters were accused of making racist chants at Tottenham players during their Europa League tie.

Fergie asks for calm vs. Liverpool (Sep 21, 2012 16:59 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has written a letter to Manchester United supporters attending Sunday's Premier League encounter with Liverpool.

Fergie writes letter to Man Utd fans (Sep 21, 2012 16:33 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is to issue a personal plea to fans travelling to Anfield for this weekend's Premier League game with Liverpool to "stand with our great neighbours" as they pay tribute to the victims of the Hillsborough d

Rodgers: Suarez will shake hands (Sep 21, 2012 16:28 GMT)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is confident Luis Suarez will shake hands with Manchester United defender Patrice Evra ahead of Sunday's emotionally charged match at Anfield.

Hammers Olympic move would mean a lot to Gold (Sep 21, 2012 16:20 GMT)
West Ham joint-chairman David Gold has told ESPN how much it would mean to him on a personal level if West Ham were to move into the Olympic Stadium, due to his strong East End roots.

EPL to discuss spending controls (Sep 21, 2012 15:59 GMT)
Premier League clubs will meet next week to discuss a proposal for spending controls.

Friedel hits back at Barthez over Lloris comments (Sep 21, 2012 15:19 GMT)
Brad Friedel has hit back at Fabian Barthez after the former France goalkeeper expressed his disbelief at Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas' decision to keep the American as his No. 1, despite the arrival of his compatriot Hugo Lloris.

Di Matteo: Abramovich visit not unusual (Sep 21, 2012 14:37 GMT)
Chelsea manager Roberto di Matteo has played down the significance of a visit by Roman Abramovich to the club's training ground after Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Juventus.

Mancini says he has no issue with Balotelli (Sep 21, 2012 14:21 GMT)
Roberto Mancini denied Mario Balotelli was dropped for disciplinary reasons in Manchester City's 3-2 defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League.

Lambert offers support for Adkins (Sep 21, 2012 14:11 GMT)
Aston Viilla boss Paul Lambert has declared his support for Nigel Adkins amid "ridiculous" suggestions that the Southampton manager is facing the sack.

QPR hit by defensive injuries (Sep 21, 2012 14:11 GMT)
QPR will be without Anton Ferdinand, Fabio and Armand Traore at Tottenham this weekend, with playmaker Adel Taraabt is also a doubt.

Moyes says Everton players must keep focus (Sep 21, 2012 13:57 GMT)
David Moyes has told his Everton players they must see games out if they are to bring glory to Goodison Park.

Aaron Hughes praises Wigan progress (Sep 21, 2012 13:43 GMT)
Fulham's Aaron Hughes has praised Wigan's progress ahead of the two clubs' fixture at the DW Stadium on Saturday.

Spain and Blues star Mata appreciates break (Sep 21, 2012 13:36 GMT)
Few players have ever had the summer that Juan Mata has just gone through, but the Spanish playmaker finally feels he is ready for the 2012-13 season after enjoying an extended break for club and country.

Pulis reveals N'Zonzi chat with Allardyce (Sep 21, 2012 13:08 GMT)
Stoke manager Tony Pulis has revealed Sam Allardyce played a big part in triggering the signing of Steven N'Zonzi.

Martinez: We can't afford Zaha (Sep 21, 2012 12:30 GMT)
Roberto Martinez has revealed Wigan have been out-priced in their chase for Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha.

Ferguson: Rooney not back for Liverpool trip (Sep 21, 2012 12:27 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has denied Wayne Rooney will make his comeback from a thigh injury against Liverpool on Sunday.

Give Rodgers time, Fergie tells Liverpool (Sep 21, 2012 12:11 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has urged Liverpool to give Brendan Rodgers the time he needs to succeed at Anfield.

Wojciech Szczesny out of Man City clash (Sep 21, 2012 09:54 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed Wojciech Szczesny will miss "two to three weeks" of action with an ankle problem.

Wilshere won't be rushed (Sep 21, 2012 09:34 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed he will not consider rushing Jack Wilshere back into his first team until he has had "at least ten full days of training", as he makes his long-awaited return from injury.

Lloris pleased with Tottenham debut (Sep 21, 2012 09:10 GMT)
Hugo Lloris said his Tottenham debut in the Europa League game against Lazio had been "peaceful", but voiced his frustration that Spurs had failed to win.

Dalglish to attend Liverpool's game against United (Sep 21, 2012 09:06 GMT)
Kenny Dalglish will attend Liverpool's match against Manchester United on Sunday to show his support for the victims of the Hillsborough disaster.

Premier League Spotlight: Bigger than football (Sep 21, 2012 07:40 GMT)
In this week's Premier League Spotlight, James Dall hopes for unified dignity at Anfield, and tells of the two sides of Stoke's story.

Carroll to return early (Sep 21, 2012 07:00 GMT)
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has revealed Andy Carroll is set to return from injury two weeks ahead of schedule and is set to face Arsenal on October 6th at Upton Park - but he is hoping England manager Roy Hodgson does not rush his return to the i

Allardyce urges West Ham strikers to step up (Sep 21, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Sam Allardyce has challenged his West Ham squad to show they are not just "all about Andy Carroll".

Lord Ouseley: Ban offensive fans for life (Sep 21, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Anti-racism campaigner Lord Herman Ouseley has told ESPN that he wants any fans singing offensive songs at Anfield on Sunday aimed at the 96 who died at Hillsborough to be permanently kicked out of football grounds.

QPR's Nelsen: No regrets over Spurs exit (Sep 20, 2012 17:56 GMT)
As QPR's Ryan Nelsen gets ready to face Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, the central defender insists he has no regrets about leaving White Hart Lane in the summer.

Clarke unmoved by WBA chance to make history (Sep 20, 2012 17:01 GMT)
Steve Clarke is backing his West Bromwich Albion side to recover quickly from their first defeat of the season as they seek to emulate their distinguished predecessors from more than half a century ago.

Fulham boss Jol hails Berbatov bond (Sep 20, 2012 16:32 GMT)
Martin Jol has spoken of his excellent rapport with Dimitar Berbatov after claiming their relationship played a part in the striker snubbing Italy for a move to England.

Hodgson asks for England co-operation (Sep 20, 2012 15:02 GMT)
Roy Hodgson has said he will need help from the Premier League and television channels in order to create a successful England team.

Diarra could be sidelined for most of the season (Sep 20, 2012 15:02 GMT)
Fulham manager Martin Jol has revealed that Mahamadou Diarra could spend the majority of the season sidelined after picking up an injury on international duty.

Wilshere finally back in full training (Sep 20, 2012 15:01 GMT)
Jack Wilshere has finally resumed full training with the Arsenal first-team squad for the first time in over a year.

Vidic: United fans will respect Hillsborough tributes (Sep 20, 2012 13:17 GMT)
Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic says there is no reason to worry about the club's fans letting them down when they take on Liverpool at an emotional Anfield on Sunday.

Di Matteo blames players for draw (Sep 20, 2012 12:49 GMT)
Roberto Di Matteo said Chelsea only had themselves to blame after watching them blow a two-goal lead to open their defense of the Champions League with a 2-2 Group E draw against Juventus at Stamford Bridge.

Liverpool fields young team vs. Young Boys (Sep 20, 2012 12:11 GMT)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rogers said he is trying to protect the club's Premier League season by fielding a virtual reserve side in Europe for Thursday's Europa League match against Swiss team Young Boys.

Trialist McFadden could sign for Sunderland (Sep 20, 2012 12:08 GMT)
James McFadden could be set for a short-term contract at Sunderland after joining the club on a one-week trial.

Manchester United interested in signing Ogbonna (Sep 20, 2012 11:20 GMT)
Torino sporting director Gianluca Petrachi has claimed that Manchester United are interested in signing their centre-back Angelo Ogbonna.

Rooney could be ready to face Liverpool (Sep 20, 2012 10:42 GMT)
Wayne Rooney could make his Manchester United comeback against Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.

Whelan: Midfield competition healthy at Stoke City (Sep 20, 2012 10:03 GMT)
Glenn Whelan is relishing the intense competition for places in Stoke City's midfield and looking forward to hanging on to his spot for Saturday's trip to Chelsea - and beyond.

Lukaku set to benefit from Odemwingie red card (Sep 20, 2012 09:35 GMT)
Romelu Lukaku is primed to benefit from Peter Odemwingie's red-card madness at Fulham and make his first Premier League start for West Bromwich Albion.

Arsenal striker Podolski ignores talk of title tilt (Sep 20, 2012 07:36 GMT)
Arsenal striker Lukas Podolski believes it is 'too early' to predict the Gunners will be Premier League title contenders this season.

Hubbard: Size isn't everything (Sep 20, 2012 07:19 GMT)
Norman Hubbard argues that the options available in a squad are more important than size.

Pardew: Ba could leave Toon in January (Sep 20, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has revealed unsettled striker Demba Ba could leave Newcastle for as little as £7m when the transfer window reopens in January.

Carragher urged to stay (Sep 20, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Jamie Carragher has been told by Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers that he does have an Anfield future beyond this season.

Everton's Jelavic ruled out for two weeks (Sep 20, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Everton striker Nikica Jelavic will be out for two weeks after colliding with a goalpost during Monday night's 2-2 draw with Newcastle.

Wilkinson accepts FA rap over Balotelli elbow (Sep 20, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Stoke defender Andy Wilkinson has accepted a Football Association violent conduct charge over an incident involving Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli and will serve a three-match ban.

Championship: Leicester battle to victory (Sep 19, 2012 21:29 GMT)
Leicester produced a strong second-half comeback to see off Burnley 2-1 and keep their 100% home record in the Championship intact.

Instant Analysis: Chelsea vs. Juventus, Champions League (Sep 19, 2012 19:46 GMT)
Instant Analysis: Chelsea vs. Juventus, Champions League

Villas-Boas impressed by 'immense' Hugo Lloris (Sep 19, 2012 18:07 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas has hailed the "immense" quality demonstrated by goalkeeper Hugo Lloris in training.

Coventry City confirm Mark Robins appointment (Sep 19, 2012 17:01 GMT)
Coventry City have announced the appointment of Mark Robins as the club's new manager.

Norwich's Martin hails new-look defence (Sep 19, 2012 15:09 GMT)
Norwich City defender Russell Martin has praised the club's new-look central defensive partnership of Sebastien Bassong and Leon Barnett.

Borini vows to break Reds duck (Sep 19, 2012 14:44 GMT)
Liverpool striker Fabio Borini is confident that he will find the back of the net for his new club soon having failed to score a Premier League goal yet for the Reds.

Lord Ouseley: Handshakes must be respected (Sep 19, 2012 13:26 GMT)
Anti-racism campaigner Lord Herman Ouseley has told ESPN that he would like to see Manchester United and Liverpool instruct Luis Suarez and Patrice Evra to shake hands ahead of their meeting on Sunday.

McDermott denies problems over Federici girlfriend's Twitter rant (Sep 19, 2012 12:49 GMT)
Reading manager Brian McDermott has moved to calm fears of unrest in his dressing room, following the recent Twitter rant by Adam Federici's girlfriend.

Bramble targeting new Sunderland deal (Sep 19, 2012 11:36 GMT)
Sunderland defender Titus Bramble says he is hoping to earn a new contract at the Stadium of Light.

Bent tips Lowton for England (Sep 19, 2012 11:21 GMT)
Aston Villa's Matt Lowton has been tipped for a future England career by team-mate and Three Lions international Darren Bent.

Albrighton ready for Villa return (Sep 19, 2012 11:10 GMT)
Marc Albrighton has said he hopes to return to Paul Lambert's first team plans at Aston Villa next month after suffering a stress fracture of the foot in pre-season.

Clarke wants to help find Ashworth successor (Sep 19, 2012 09:58 GMT)
West Bromwich Albion head coach Steve Clarke wants a role in the recruitment process to find a successor to fill the "big hole" left by Dan Ashworth's departure to the Football Association.

AVB: We were never in talks to sign Klose (Sep 19, 2012 09:11 GMT)
Andre Villas-Boas has denied that Tottenham were ever in negotiations to bring Germany international Miroslav Klose to White Hart Lane.

FA supports racism report recommendations (Sep 19, 2012 08:53 GMT)
The Football Association has given its backing to a call for more work to be done in eradicating racism from the game, after a parliamentary inquiry into the subject urged them to "take the lead".

Liverpool, Man Utd plan Hillsborough tribute (Sep 19, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool and Manchester United are to release 96 red balloons at Anfield on Sunday as part of a pre-match tribute to the victims of the Hillsborough disaster.

Begovic says Crouch deserves England recall (Sep 19, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic says Peter Crouch should be recalled to the England squad and believes more good times are in store at the Britannia Stadium.

Champ: Blackburn stay top, Blackpool win (Sep 18, 2012 22:16 GMT)
Blackburn maintained their unbeaten record and their lead of the Championship, but they were fortunate to beat Barnsley at Ewood Park.

Manchester United see dip in annual income (Sep 18, 2012 18:50 GMT)
Manchester United have seen a dip in their annual income for the first time since the arrival of the Glazer family.

Man U: Van Persie in lineup vs. Galatasaray (Sep 18, 2012 17:05 GMT)
Robin van Persie was confirmed to return to the Manchester United starting lineup as they open their Champions League campaign against Galatasaray at Old Trafford Tuesday.

Agent: Ba could be forced to look elsewhere (Sep 18, 2012 15:21 GMT)
Demba Ba's agent has claimed that his client does not understand the management at Newcastle, after the striker started Monday's game against Everton on the bench.

Ferguson offers backing to Liverpool (Sep 18, 2012 15:21 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has vowed to give Liverpool complete support as they pay tribute to the victims of the Hillsborough disaster and urged Manchester United fans to stop chanting about their Anfield counterparts.

Stoke's Wilkinson charged with violent conduct (Sep 18, 2012 14:14 GMT)
Andy Wilkinson is facing a three-match ban after being charged with violent conduct by the Football Association.

Ferguson is to rotate de Gea and Lindegaard in goal (Sep 18, 2012 14:06 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed Manchester United won't have a first-choice goalkeeper this season after telling David de Gea and Anders Lindegaard they will share the job.

Man United count cost of Champions League exit (Sep 18, 2012 14:05 GMT)
Manchester United's annual results for the year ending June 30 have revealed a 3.3% fall in total income to £320.3 million after the club's failure to reach the knockout stages of last season's Champions League.

Alan Pardew: Belief got us Goodison point (Sep 18, 2012 12:37 GMT)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has said he believes a change in attitude helped his team to salvage a point at Goodison Park on Monday night.

Doyle: Wolves can only improve after poor start (Sep 18, 2012 11:39 GMT)
Kevin Doyle believes Wolves can only improve following their faltering start under Stale Solbakken and 'should be in the top five or six all season'.

Morrison is hoping for Olsson to sign new contract (Sep 18, 2012 09:43 GMT)
James Morrison is keeping his fingers crossed that Jonas Olsson will follow his lead and commit his long-term future to West Bromwich Albion.

Everton thanked for tributes (Sep 18, 2012 09:18 GMT)
Liverpool's managing director Ian Ayre has thanked city neighbours Everton for their tributes to those who died in the Hillsborough disaster.

Bent loses captaincy in bid to rediscover form (Sep 18, 2012 08:49 GMT)
Paul Lambert believes demoting Darren Bent from the Aston Villa captaincy will help him find his goalscoring form and return to the England ranks.

Free agent Gordon could sign for Southampton (Sep 18, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Former Sunderland goalkeeper Craig Gordon could be set for an earlier than expected return to the Premier League, amid reports that Southampton have made an enquiry.

Wenger 'worried' by Walcott contract saga (Sep 18, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits he is "worried" by Theo Walcott's ongoing transfer wrangle after the winger was jeered by sections of the Emirates Stadium faithful during Saturday's 6-1 win against Southampton.

Moyes seething over disallowed goals (Sep 18, 2012 07:00 GMT)
David Moyes was both puzzled and aggrieved after Everton had two goals ruled out which cost them a shot at victory against Newcastle United on Monday evening.

Instant Analysis: Real Madrid vs. Manchester City, Champions League (Sep 18, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Instant Analysis: Real Madrid vs. Manchester City, Champions League

Jolly: Unlucky Everton find no favour (Sep 17, 2012 22:13 GMT)
Richard Jolly watched as Everton were denied a win over Newcastle by some costly decisions.

Gareth Bale fully committed to Tottenham (Sep 17, 2012 15:37 GMT)
Gareth Bale has insisted leaving Tottenham has not crossed his mind.

Friedel has no problem with Lloris arrival (Sep 17, 2012 15:08 GMT)
Brad Friedel has insisted there is no problem between himself and Hugo Lloris after the Frenchman's arrival, claiming the fight for a Tottenham starting role between the two is "healthy".

Jol: More to come from Berbatov (Sep 17, 2012 14:50 GMT)
Fulham manager Martin Jol has backed deadline day signing Dimitar Berbatov to fill the goalscoring gap left by the departure of Clint Dempsey to Tottenham.

Sturridge set to be given Chelsea game-time (Sep 17, 2012 14:22 GMT)
Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has given bench-warming striker Daniel Sturridge hope that he will be given playing time, as the Blues prepare for a hectic schedule of seven games in just three weeks.

David Silva signs new Manchester City deal (Sep 17, 2012 14:06 GMT)
David Silva has signed a new five-year deal at Manchester City that will keep him at the club until 2017.

O'Neill: Cattermole will always get carded (Sep 17, 2012 13:10 GMT)
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill has made the stark admission that Lee Cattermole may never overcome the disciplinary issues that have plagued his career.

Premier Showdown - September 15-17 (Sep 17, 2012 12:02 GMT)
Take on Dale Johnson and Tommy Smyth in our predictions game.

West Brom's Ashworth takes FA role (Sep 17, 2012 11:40 GMT)
Dan Ashworth has been confirmed as the Football Association's new director of elite development.

The Fifth Official: Justice for the 96 (Sep 17, 2012 10:53 GMT)
The Fifth Official on a sobering week for football after the truth about the Hillsborough disaster was confirmed.

Sent-off Odemwingie fears for starting place (Sep 17, 2012 10:51 GMT)
Peter Odemwingie fears his red card for a wild hack at Fulham full-back Sascha Riether on Saturday could cost him his place in the west Bromwich Albion team.

QPR striker AJ out for the season (Sep 17, 2012 10:27 GMT)
Queens Park Rangers striker Andrew Johnson has been ruled out for the "majority of the season" with an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

United and Liverpool to meet in bid to calm tension (Sep 17, 2012 10:07 GMT)
Manchester United chief executive David Gill is expected to hold talks with Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre to try to calm tensions between fans before the two clubs meet in the Premier League.

Villa's Benteke: Goal is only the beginning (Sep 17, 2012 09:52 GMT)
Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke wants to become the next Belgium international to hit the big time in the Premier League.

Everton interested in signing goalkeeper Boruc (Sep 17, 2012 09:47 GMT)
Everton are weighing up a move for goalkeeper Artur Boruc as manager David Moyes seeks additional cover for Tim Howard.

Silva pleased to be at City rather than Real (Sep 17, 2012 09:20 GMT)
David Silva is happy he will be lining up for Manchester City rather than Real Madrif when the two sides meet in the Champions League on Tuesday.

The Trawler: Rhodes paved with goals (Sep 17, 2012 09:18 GMT)
This week in The Trawler, Rhodes puts Rovers on top, Fergie Jr fumes, and 'The 'New Zola'.

Wenger: RVP exit helped (Sep 17, 2012 08:45 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has claimed there is more variety to his side's game since the departure of captain Robin van Persie.

Spurs boss Villas-Boas evades Redknapp row (Sep 17, 2012 08:26 GMT)
Andre Villas-Boas brushed off criticism that he over-complicates the game of football, insisting he was under no pressure at Tottenham prior to Sunday's 3-1 victory over Reading.

Powell can fill Scholes' boots, says Ferguson (Sep 17, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has reiterated his belief that summer-signing Nick Powell has the quailty to replace Old Trafford veteran Paul Scholes.

Hillsborough group to demand new inquests (Sep 16, 2012 20:52 GMT)
The Hillsborough Families Support Group will demand new inquests - and possible criminal prosecutions - into the tragedy following the publication of findings on the tragedy from an independent panel.

Tottenham's Assou-Ekotto out for four weeks (Sep 16, 2012 19:17 GMT)
Tottenham's Cameroonian left-back Benoit Assou-Ekotto will be out for up to four months with a knee injury, his manager Andre Villas-Boas has confirmed.

AVB praises Defoe as Spurs claim first win (Sep 16, 2012 19:07 GMT)
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas hailed Jermain Defoe after the striker bagged a brace against Reading to help the Portuguese to his first win in charge.

Delaney: Spurs take a step in the right direction (Sep 16, 2012 18:51 GMT)
Miguel Delaney analyses Spurs' game at Reading as Andre Villas-Boas secured his first win.

Team of the Week: September 16, 2012 (Sep 16, 2012 18:13 GMT)
Paul Scholes and Dimitar Berbatov take their places in our Team of the Week, but who else is in?

Powell stays grounded after United debut (Sep 16, 2012 11:00 GMT)
Nick Powell vowed not to get carried away after capping his Manchester United debut with a spectacular goal.

Rush: Rodgers needs time (Sep 16, 2012 10:41 GMT)
Liverpool legend Ian Rush is adamant that Brendan Rodgers will be a success at Anfield if he is given time.

Mancini delights in Tevez form (Sep 16, 2012 08:53 GMT)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has paid a glowing tribute to Carlos Tevez as the first anniversary of his infamous bust-up with the striker in last season's Champions League draws ever closer.

Giroud vows Arsenal goals will come (Sep 16, 2012 08:33 GMT)
Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud insists he is "keeping the faith" in his abilities as the wait for his first goal at his new club continues.

Sevilla hands Real Madrid second league loss (Sep 15, 2012 22:32 GMT)
Lionel Messi climbed off the bench to score twice while his fellow replacement David Villa was again on the mark as Barcelona continued its 100 percent start to the new Primera Division season with a 4-1 victory over Getafe on Saturday.

Liverpool rallies to earn draw at Sunderland (Sep 15, 2012 22:12 GMT)
Luis Suarez snatched just a second Premier League point of the season for Liverpool as Sunderland was denied victory in a 1-1 draw Saturday.

AC Milan drops second straight game at home (Sep 15, 2012 21:54 GMT)
The curse of the San Siro continued for AC Milan as it lost 1-0 to Atalanta on Saturday.

United Supporters' Trust condemns chants (Sep 15, 2012 21:25 GMT)
The Manchester United Supporters' Trust has reinforced the views of the club's manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, by calling for an end to chants about the Hillsborough disaster.

Sochaux earns first Ligue 1 victory of season (Sep 15, 2012 21:18 GMT)
Sochaux picked up its first Ligue 1 victory of the season after beating St. Etienne at the Stade Geoffrey-Guichard on Saturday evening.

Messi scores twice off bench in win (Sep 15, 2012 20:41 GMT)
Lionel Messi climbed off the bench to score twice while his fellow replacement David Villa was again on the mark as Barcelona continued its 100 percent start to the new Primera Division season with a 4-1 victory over Getafe on Saturday.

City's Mancini says Crouch's goal belongs in NBA (Sep 15, 2012 20:32 GMT)
Asmir Begovic made a stunning late save and Ryan Shawcross cleared off the line as Stoke clung on for a controversial draw against Barclays Premier League champions Manchester City.

Man U condemns fans for anti-Liverpool chants (Sep 15, 2012 20:23 GMT)
A Manchester United spokesperson said the club deplores the anti-Liverpool chanting that occurred briefly at Old Trafford during Saturday's 4-0 win over Wigan.

Bayern Munich stays perfect with win over Mainz (Sep 15, 2012 20:05 GMT)
Gervinho's brace helped Arsenal romp to an impressive 6-1 Barclays Premier League victory against Southampton on Saturday.

Glen Johnson: Liverpool deserved point (Sep 15, 2012 20:05 GMT)
Liverpool's players felt their point at Sunderland today was the least they deserved for their efforts.

Jolly: Evergreen Scholes joins 700 club (Sep 15, 2012 19:06 GMT)
Richard Jolly watched as Paul Scholes put in a masterful performance to help Man Utd beat Wigan.

Delaney: Wenger's work makes progress (Sep 15, 2012 18:34 GMT)
Miguel Delaney was at the Emirates as Arsenal went goal-crazy against Southampton.

Championship: Blackburn win thriller late on (Sep 15, 2012 17:52 GMT)
Blackburn moved to the top of the league thanks to a Jordan

Brewin: The anti-hero soldiers on (Sep 15, 2012 17:36 GMT)
The focus was on Anton Ferdinand and John Terry as QPR and Chelsea drew, John Brewin writes.

Mark Hughes questions need for handshakes (Sep 15, 2012 17:34 GMT)
QPR manager Mark Hughes said the requirement for players to shake hands "causes more problems than it solves" after Anton Ferdinand snubbed Chelsea duo John Terry and Ashley Cole on Saturday.

Barcelona's Messi among substitutes vs. Getafe (Sep 15, 2012 17:16 GMT)
Gervinho's brace helped Arsenal romp to an impressive 6-1 Barclays Premier League victory against Southampton on Saturday.

Gervinho leads Arsenal in six-goal romp (Sep 15, 2012 16:24 GMT)
Gervinho's brace helped Arsenal romp to an impressive 6-1 Barclays Premier League victory against Southampton on Saturday.

Stoke earns draw with Man City (Sep 15, 2012 16:15 GMT)
Asmir Begovic made a stunning late save and Ryan Shawcross cleared off the line as Stoke clung on for a controversial draw against Barclays Premier League champions Manchester City.

Chelsea, QPR go scoreless after handshake flap (Sep 15, 2012 16:11 GMT)
In the end it was almost all about the handshake as Chelsea and QPR produced a dire goalless draw in Saturday's west London derby.

Man United cruises by Wigan (Sep 15, 2012 16:06 GMT)
Paul Scholes marked his 700th Manchester United appearance by sending the Red Devils to their biggest win of the season after victory over Wigan at Old Trafford.

Prem: Stoke deny City as Arsenal and Utd cruise (Sep 15, 2012 15:52 GMT)
Manchester City had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Stoke City as Arsenal and Manchester United both secured big victories.

Ferdinand snubs Terry's handshake (Sep 15, 2012 14:00 GMT)
Anton Ferdinand refused to shake the hand of John Terry before Saturday's match between QPR and Chelsea at Loftus Road.

Hillsborough families to oppose terraces return (Sep 15, 2012 13:31 GMT)
The Hillsborough Family Support Group is preparing to fight a new campaign against any move to bring back terracing, however limited, to top-flight football in England.

Ferguson: Time to end Liverpool-United feud (Sep 15, 2012 12:27 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has called for an end to the hostility between Manchester United and Liverpool in the wake of the Hillsborough Report.

QPR plan to continue spending spree in January (Sep 15, 2012 11:24 GMT)
QPR chief executive Phillip Beard has told ESPN that Mark Hughes is almost certain to bring in more new faces in January despite spending big during the summer transfer window.

No Villa future for Warnock, Hutton (Sep 15, 2012 10:50 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Lambert insists he has no intentions of restoring Alan Hutton and Stephen Warnock to his first team plans.

Reds starlet Ngoo punished for Hillsborough tribute (Sep 15, 2012 09:59 GMT)
Teenage Liverpool striker Michael Ngoo was booked after revealing a T-shirt tribute to the Hillsborough victims during an Under-21 match at Chelsea on Friday night.

Di Matteo defends Malouda demotion (Sep 15, 2012 09:35 GMT)
Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo has defended the decision to force France international Florent Malouda to train with the club's Under-21 side.

Wenger hails Oxlade-Chamberlain progress (Sep 15, 2012 09:06 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has hailed the progress of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and admitted he didn't expect him to be mixing it on the international stage at this stage of his career.

Argentina: Godoy Cruz close in on leaders Boca (Sep 15, 2012 09:01 GMT)
Godoy Cruz moved up to second in the Argentinian Apertura after edging out San Martin San Juan 1-0.

Mancini: Richards still has City future (Sep 15, 2012 08:42 GMT)
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has insisted Micah Richards remains an integral part of his plans, despite the arrival of Maicon.

Carry on: Spurs' Gallas urges fans to keep calm (Sep 15, 2012 07:00 GMT)
William Gallas urged Spurs fans not to panic despite the team's poor start to the season.

Hughes calls for end to pre-match handshake (Sep 15, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Mark Hughes has suggested pre-match handshakes should be abandoned ahead of QPR's clash with Chelsea, describing the ritual as "fundamentally flawed".

Mancini: FIFA ruling on Aguero is 'stupid' (Sep 15, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has branded FIFA rules "ridiculous" and "stupid" as he continues to seethe over Sergio Aguero's recent international call-up.

Rodgers: Sterling will inspire Academy (Sep 15, 2012 03:26 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers is certain that Liverpool teenager Raheem Sterling's surprise England call-up won't go to his head.

Fletcher in Man United squad but unlikely to play (Sep 15, 2012 00:29 GMT)
Darren Fletcher is on the verge of making his Manchester United comeback following ten months on the sidelines, after being named in the squad for Saturday's home match against Wigan.

Enigmatic AVB remains a puzzling personality (Sep 14, 2012 23:08 GMT)
Miguel Delaney attempts to decipher the nuances and sub-texts of an Andre Villas-Boas press conference.

Man U, Liverpool fans told to stop with taunts (Sep 14, 2012 17:42 GMT)
The managers of Manchester United and Liverpool have urged their fans to end their distasteful chants at matches following the release of findings about the Hillsborough tragedy.

Friedel set to start ahead of Lloris for Spurs (Sep 14, 2012 16:10 GMT)
Brad Friedel will start ahead of Hugo Lloris for Tottenham Hotspur's game away to Reading, manager Andre Villas-Boas has confirmed.

Cuellar: Sunderland squad is confident (Sep 14, 2012 16:04 GMT)
Spanish defender Carlos Cuellar claims confidence is high amongst the Sunderland squad ahead of their weekend clash with Liverpool.

Moyes issues Fellaini warning (Sep 14, 2012 15:03 GMT)
David Moyes has warned Marouane Fellaini to watch his words after the midfielder cast doubt over his Everton future.

Premier mandates handshakes (Sep 14, 2012 14:54 GMT)
The Premier League have confirmed that pre-match handshakes will take place between Chelsea and Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road on Saturday.

QPR handshakes to take place (Sep 14, 2012 14:10 GMT)
The Premier League have confirmed that pre-match handshakes will take place between Chelsea and Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road on Saturday.

England U-21s face Serbia in Euros play-off (Sep 14, 2012 14:03 GMT)
England will face Serbia in European Under-21 Championship play-offs in October.

Teams await FA handshake decision (Sep 14, 2012 13:23 GMT)
Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo expects John Terry and Anton Ferdinand to shake hands prior to the club's game with Queens Park Rangers on Saturday.

Everton suffer Darron Gibson injury blow (Sep 14, 2012 13:14 GMT)
Everton manager David Moyes has confirmed that midfielder Darron Gibson will be out for up to five weeks after picking up a thigh strain.

Call for FA inquiry into Hillsborough choice (Sep 14, 2012 12:50 GMT)
The president of the Hillsborough Family Support Group has told ESPN the FA should never have chosen the ground for the 1989 FA Cup semi-final and called for a full internal inquiry into why it did.

Ferguson praises Manchester United legends (Sep 14, 2012 12:26 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has paid tribute to his three most experienced players, as the Manchester United trio prepare to reach milestones.

Van Persie and Kagawa both fit for Wigan fixture (Sep 14, 2012 12:21 GMT)
Alex Ferguson has confirmed that Robin van Persie and Shinji Kagawa are both fit to face Wigan on Saturday after picking up injuries on international duty.

Fletcher in Man Utd squad to face Wigan (Sep 14, 2012 12:03 GMT)
Darren Fletcher is on the verge of making his Manchester United comeback following ten months on the sidelines, after being named in the squad for Saturday's home match against Wigan.

Wenger: Arsenal not chasing after Drogba (Sep 14, 2012 11:41 GMT)
Arsenal has no plans to offer Didier Drogba an escape route back to England from China, Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger said.

Bent wants Villa to improve home record (Sep 14, 2012 11:23 GMT)
Darren Bent insists Aston Villa's miserable home record needs to improve if they are to avoid another season of struggle at the club.

Aguero, Balotelli could return for Man City (Sep 14, 2012 11:21 GMT)
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero, who was sidelined last month with a knee injury, is set resume training today and could play vs. Stoke City on Saturday.

Rodgers looks to academy (Sep 14, 2012 11:09 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers is ready to look to Liverpool's academy to bolster his attack after insisting that he will not try to sign any free agents before January.

Morrison signs new four-year Baggies deal (Sep 14, 2012 10:31 GMT)
West Bromwich Albion manager Steve Clarke believes the securing of James Morrison's services is a "big coup" after the player signed an improved four-year contract with the club.

Mancini: Balotelli fit to play (Sep 14, 2012 09:56 GMT)
Roberto Mancini has said Mario Balotelli is fit to return for Manchester City after his eye operation.

Liam Ridgwell eager to keep Berbatov quiet (Sep 14, 2012 08:22 GMT)
Liam Ridgewell is eager to ensure Dimitar Berbatov's home debut for Fulham passes without the Bulgarian dazzling the Craven Cottage faithful.

Hillsborough families inspire Rodgers (Sep 14, 2012 08:19 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers expects his Liverpool squad to represent the determination and perseverance shown by the families of the Hillsborough disaster victims this weekend, revealing he saw the magnitude of the past week's events register in the eyes of ever

Premier League Spotlight: Wind those necks in (Sep 14, 2012 08:03 GMT)
In this week's Premier League Spotlight, James Dall urges necks to be wound in regarding Chelsea, and raises defensive eyebrows at Manchester.

Man United's Shinji Kagawa keen to bulk up (Sep 14, 2012 07:03 GMT)
Shinji Kagawa has said that his initial experience of the Premier League has made him realise he needs to become physically stronger.

Arsene Wenger: Disloyal players will be moved on (Sep 14, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes defender Bacary Sagna was wrong to criticise the club's transfer policy in a contentious interview that has cast doubt over his future at Emirates Stadum.

West Ham owner planning wage freeze (Sep 14, 2012 07:00 GMT)
West Ham co-owner David Gold says he plans to freeze wages to in order to halt the Premier League's slide into financial "Armageddon", ESPN can reveal.

Wenger plays down Drogba to Arsenal speculation (Sep 14, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger insists Arsenal are not about to offer Didier Drogba a route back to the Premier League.

Work begins on Man City's new academy campus (Sep 14, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City are starting work building a new training complex as they aim to transform 80 acres of industrial wasteland into the world's best sporting facility.

Owen says he's fit, ready to return to league (Sep 13, 2012 21:17 GMT)
Michael Owen is ready to end a near 12-month wait to return to the Premier League stage after declaring himself fit to play against Manchester City this on Saturday.

Burnham wants Hillsborough answers from FA (Sep 13, 2012 21:11 GMT)
MP Andy Burnham has called on the Football Association to explain why the 1989 FA Cup semi-final was held at Hillsborough despite the ground not having a valid safety certificate.

Man United share price hits new $12 low (Sep 13, 2012 21:00 GMT)
Manchester United's share price has dropped to $12 - its lowest price yet and giving the club a valuation 40% less than the Glazers had hoped.

City academy project excites Patrick Vieira (Sep 13, 2012 20:44 GMT)
Patrick Vieira is excited by the prospect of Manchester City developing their own young talent and feels the multi-million pound training facility and academy will encourage young players to believe they will be given a greater chance of success at t

La Liga: Barcelona's Villa calls for patience (Sep 13, 2012 16:38 GMT)
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill has warned James McClean over his behaviour following the Twitter rant that landed the winger in hot water with his international manager.

O'Neill warns McClean over his behaviour (Sep 13, 2012 16:08 GMT)
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill has warned James McClean over his behaviour following the Twitter rant that landed the winger in hot water with his international manager.

FA apologizes for Hillsborough tragedy (Sep 13, 2012 15:22 GMT)
The English Football Association apologized Thursday to the city of Liverpool and the families of 96 fans who died in the Hillsborough stadium tragedy in 1989, Britain's worst sports disaster.

Coloccini and Krul out injured for Newcastle (Sep 13, 2012 14:40 GMT)
Newcastle have been dealt a another blow with the news that captain Fabricio Coloccini and goalkeeper Tim Krul will miss Monday's trip to Everton.

Rodgers hails courage of Hillsborough families (Sep 13, 2012 14:30 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers has paid tribute to the courage of the Hillsborough victims' families and hailed the city of Liverpool as "unique".

Carragher: Reds must help families (Sep 13, 2012 13:54 GMT)
Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool must continue to support the families of the 96 fans who died in the Hillsborough disaster.

Andre Santos charged with dangerous driving (Sep 13, 2012 13:32 GMT)
Arsenal defender Andre Santos has been charged with dangerous driving, Scotland Yard confirmed on Thursday.

Pardew: Keeping Newcastle squad together was vital (Sep 13, 2012 13:09 GMT)
Alan Pardew believes keeping Newcastle's first team squad together was more important than securing a number of new players over the summer.

Terry, Ferdinand to face off in London derby (Sep 13, 2012 13:04 GMT)
Two months after facing each other in court, John Terry and Anton Ferdinand are set to meet again on the football pitch as English Premier League leader Chelsea visits Queens Park Rangers this weekend.

Pardew barb disappointed Everton's Jagielka (Sep 13, 2012 13:02 GMT)
Phil Jagielka has criticised Newcastle manager Alan Pardew for being "disrespectful" to Everton ahead of their Premier League meeting next week.

Man City and UEFA in sustainability talks (Sep 13, 2012 12:41 GMT)
Manchester City are one of a number of clubs holding talks with UEFA ahead of the implementation of Financial Fair Play in order to convince them that they are aiming to achieve long-term sustainability, ESPN can reveal.

Hammers cautious over Carroll, set for re-scan (Sep 13, 2012 11:30 GMT)
Andy Carroll will undergo another scan on his injured hamstring next week, with West Ham United cautious over setting a return date for the striker.

Owen is ready for his Premier League return (Sep 13, 2012 10:57 GMT)
Michael Owen is ready to end a near 12-month wait to return to the Premier League stage after declaring himself fit to play against Manchester City this on Saturday.

Wenger in no rush to sign new Arsenal deal (Sep 13, 2012 10:44 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has played downs suggestions that he could be close to signing a new contract with the club.

Wenger: Sagna is committed to Arsenal (Sep 13, 2012 10:37 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he believes Bacary Sagna is committed to the club despite recent comments expressing his dissatisfaction with the Gunners' transfer policy.

Manchester City deny having Jovetic interest (Sep 13, 2012 10:11 GMT)
Manchester City have denied making an offer for Fiorentina striker Stevan Jovetic after the player claimed the club were interested in him.

FA apologises over Hillsborough disaster (Sep 13, 2012 08:56 GMT)
The Hillsborough Family Support Group has called on the Football Association to apologise for the disaster.

David Bentley: I had to escape England (Sep 13, 2012 08:46 GMT)
David Bentley has revealed he is departing to Russia because he wants to make a fresh start and escape a reputation that he feels has been unfairly built up.

Hubbard: Allardyce continues to deliver (Sep 13, 2012 07:21 GMT)
For all the criticism, Norman Hubbard argues that Sam Allardyce continues to over-achieve.

Dalglish calls for justice after Hillsborough findings (Sep 13, 2012 07:15 GMT)
Kenny Dalglish issued a call for justice on behalf of those who lost their lives at Hillsborough after an independent review finally cleared Liverpool fans of any blame for the disaster, which saw 96 supporters fail to return home from a football ma

Tottenham begin life at new training facilities (Sep 13, 2012 07:00 GMT)
A new era has dawned for Tottenham after manager Andre Villas-Boas staged his first training session at the club's purpose-built £45m training base in Enfield, North London.

Wenger set to be offered new Arsenal contract (Sep 13, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis has suggested the club are ready to offer Arsene Wenger a contract extension as he lauded the achievements of the 62-year-old manager.

Joao Moutinho heaps praise on Spurs' Villas-Boas (Sep 13, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Joao Moutinho has not given up hope of joining Tottenham in January after revealing he hopes to work with Andre Villas-Boas again.

Jolly: Vieira positive over City chances (Sep 13, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Richard Jolly talks to Patrick Vieira about Carlos Tevez and Man City's summer signings.

Vieira says everyone loves Tevez at Man City (Sep 13, 2012 06:05 GMT)
Patrick Vieira hopes Carlos Tevez will extend his contract with Manchester City and said "everyone loves Carlos in the dressing room".

Reading midfielder Kebe returns to training (Sep 12, 2012 20:07 GMT)
Reading midfielder Jimmy Kebe has confirmed he has returned to training following his hamstring injury.

The Sun apologises for Hillsborough coverage (Sep 12, 2012 19:05 GMT)
The findings of the Hillsborough Independent Panel have led the Sun newspaper to apologise for its coverage of the tragedy that claimed the lives of 96 Liverpool fans in 1989.

Terry and Cole partake in light training session (Sep 12, 2012 18:35 GMT)
Chelsea defenders John Terry and Ashley Cole have returned to light training as they battle to be fit for Saturday's West London derby against Queens Park Rangers.

Duffy signs new Everton contract (Sep 12, 2012 15:31 GMT)

Swansea trio set to be offered new deals (Sep 12, 2012 15:30 GMT)
Swansea have opened contract talks with Neil Taylor, Ashley Williams and Michel Vorm as they look to tie them down to long-term deals.

Brazil friendly helps mark FA anniversary (Sep 12, 2012 15:01 GMT)
England will face Brazil in a Wembley friendly to mark the start of the Football Association's 150th anniversary celebrations next year.

No-one will ever forget the 96 (Sep 12, 2012 14:58 GMT)
As the 96 finally receive justice, Harry Harris relives the most harrowing experience of more than 40 years in sports journalism.

Bentley could extend his stay in Russia (Sep 12, 2012 14:44 GMT)
David Bentley has hinted that he may be prepared to stay at FC Rostov beyond the expiry of his loan deal in January.

'David took on Goliath - and won' (Sep 12, 2012 14:30 GMT)
The president of the Hillsborough Family Support Group, Trevor Hicks, speaks exclusively to ESPN.

Gardner: Sunderland can do a Villa (Sep 12, 2012 13:41 GMT)
Sunderland midfielder Craig Gardner has drawn comparisons between his current club with his time at Aston Villa under the tenure of Martin O'Neill, believing the Black Cats can also finish consistently in the top eight.

Wenger plays down Diaby injury fears (Sep 12, 2012 12:38 GMT)
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has calmed any fears over the injury Abou Diaby picked up on international duty, claiming he could even be fit for Arsenal's game against Southampton on Saturday.

Cameron sorry for Hillsborough (Sep 12, 2012 12:00 GMT)
British police tried to blame soccer fans to cover up mistakes that contributed to the deaths of 96 supporters who were crushed at a stadium in 1989, according to secret documents released Wednesday.

PM apologises for Hillsborough injustice (Sep 12, 2012 11:47 GMT)
Prime Minister David Cameron has apologised to the families of the Hillsborough victims, saying: "What happened that day, and since, was wrong".

Stoke boss Pulis bemoans Adam training delay (Sep 12, 2012 11:45 GMT)
Tony Pulis is frustrated at having to wait nearly two weeks before being able to work with Stoke's new signing Charlie Adam.

Clarke happy to exlude Baggies internationals (Sep 12, 2012 10:48 GMT)
West Bromwich Albion's unbeaten start to the season will put Steve Clarke's man-management skills to the test with a growing number international stars left frustrated on the bench.

Sergio Aguero is back in Man City training (Sep 12, 2012 10:28 GMT)
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero is back in training after recovering from a knee injury.

Prandelli satisfied with stuttering Italy win (Sep 12, 2012 09:36 GMT)
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli was pleased with aspects of his side's performance in their stuttering 2-0 win over Malta, while admitting September can often be a struggle for the nation.

Wigan hopeful on Beausejour injury (Sep 12, 2012 08:54 GMT)
Wigan are hopeful that Jean Beausejour will be able to return to action sooner rather than later after suffering a hamstring injury, causing him to miss international duty for Chile.

Relatives examine Hillsborough documents (Sep 12, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Relatives of the 96 Liverpool fans who died at Hillsborough have begun to examine thousands of previously unseen documents about the 1989 FA Cup semi-final disaster.

West Ham aiming to leave Olympic Park legacy (Sep 12, 2012 07:00 GMT)
West Ham are aiming to bring 1.2 million additional people to the Olympic Park every year after ESPN revealed the details of their bid.

England restore the status quo (Sep 11, 2012 22:35 GMT)
A somewhat fortunate draw for England restored the status quo, writes John Brewin from Wembley.

Granero: An easy decision to join QPR (Sep 11, 2012 15:15 GMT)
QPR's Esteban Granero claims it was an easy decision to leave Real Madrid for Loftus Road after being sold by the club's vision.

Henriquez is ready to improve his game (Sep 11, 2012 13:52 GMT)
New Manchester United signing Angelo Henriquez is realistic about life at his new club and knows there is plenty of room for improvement before he is ready for the step up to the first team.

Kagawa calms injury fears (Sep 11, 2012 13:05 GMT)
Shinji Kagawa has calmed fears over a reported back injury that led him to pull out of Japan's World Cup Qualifier against Iraq.

Instant Analysis: U.S. vs. Jamaica, World Cup Qualifying (Sep 11, 2012 12:14 GMT)
Instant Analysis: U.S. vs. Jamaica, World Cup Qualifying

West Ham 'want multi-purpose Olympic stadium' (Sep 11, 2012 11:49 GMT)
West Ham, favourites to move into the Olympic Stadium, plan to convert it into a multi-purpose venue with retractable seating covering the running track during football matches and pop concerts, sources have told ESPN.

Cattermole is set to be offered a new contract (Sep 11, 2012 11:36 GMT)
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill is keen to open discussions with Lee Cattermole over a new contract, with his current deal set to expire at the end of the season.

N'Zonzi ready for first-team action (Sep 11, 2012 10:40 GMT)
Steven N'Zonzi is ready to face Premier League champions Manchester City this weekend despite not having played a game this season.

Hennessey hopeful of comeback (Sep 11, 2012 10:06 GMT)
Wayne Hennessey is hoping for the all-clear to step up his bid to make a comeback from a serious knee injury early in the New Year.

FA will not sell Wembley Stadium naming rights (Sep 11, 2012 09:52 GMT)
A Wembley official has told ESPN that the FA will not sell the naming rights to the stadium.

Doyle stayed loyal to Wolves despite interest (Sep 11, 2012 09:40 GMT)
Kevin Doyle leads the Republic of Ireland into action on Tuesday, knowing he spurned a possible chance of a return to the Premier League.

Agbonlahor: No one guaranteed start (Sep 11, 2012 08:24 GMT)
Gabriel Agbonlahor feels no one is guaranteed a starting place at Aston Villa under ruthless manager Paul Lambert.

Sam Allardyce defends West Ham's style (Sep 11, 2012 07:59 GMT)
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce has hit out once more at the critics who continue to claim his tactics are no more elaborate than hitting the long ball.

Benitez: Ex-owners blew Liverpool title chance (Sep 11, 2012 07:45 GMT)
Rafa Benitez has accused former Liverpool owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett of destroying the club's best recent chance to win the Premier League title.

Instone: Peace plan paying off for Baggies (Sep 11, 2012 07:34 GMT)
David Instone assesses how West Brom have established themselves in the Premier League.

Olivier Giroud 'freezing up' in front of goal (Sep 10, 2012 19:43 GMT)
Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud is hopeful he will soon score his first goal for the club after admitting he has been "freezing up" when presented with a chance to score.

Rotherham boss Evans given six-game ban (Sep 10, 2012 16:12 GMT)
Rotherham United manager Steve Evans has been given a six-match stadium ban and fined £3,000 by the Football Association.

Fellaini set to escape punishment for remarks (Sep 10, 2012 15:32 GMT)
Everton are unlikely to punish Marouane Fellaini for comments he made suggesting that he wanted to leave Goodison Park next year.

Kompany: Manchester City have missed Barry (Sep 10, 2012 13:33 GMT)
Vincent Kompany believes that Gareth Barry is an "incredible player" who will help inspire Manchester City to clean sheets once again.

Anderson demands success (Sep 10, 2012 12:58 GMT)
Manchester United midfielder Anderson has said his club has to win a trophy this season after the disappointment of last season.

Walcott sick, will miss vs. Ukraine (Sep 10, 2012 12:55 GMT)
England winger Theo Walcott has been ruled out of tomorrow night's World Cup qualifier against Ukraine at Wembley.

Barry wants another battle with Petrov (Sep 10, 2012 11:51 GMT)
West Bromwich Albion are bracing themselves for the loss of their sporting and technical director Dan Ashworth to the Football Association this week.

West Brom are set to lose Ashworth to the FA (Sep 10, 2012 11:12 GMT)
West Bromwich Albion are bracing themselves for the loss of their sporting and technical director Dan Ashworth to the Football Association this week.

West Brom relief as Zoltan Gera gets all-clear (Sep 10, 2012 11:05 GMT)
West Bromwich Albion have been given a boost after Hungary allayed fears over an injury to Zoltan Gera.

The Trawler: Notts tie up top spot (Sep 10, 2012 09:58 GMT)
This week in The Trawler, Portsmouth get their first win, but Paolo Di Canio's not that pleased with Swindon.

Jamaica attempt to lure Raheem Sterling (Sep 10, 2012 08:39 GMT)
England are facing a battle with Jamaica for Liverpool teenager Raheem Sterling's international future.

Benitez surprised at no Liverpool approach (Sep 10, 2012 08:36 GMT)
Ex-Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has revealed he was surprised that his old club failed to approach him after the sacking of Kenny Dalglish in the summer.

Rooney says he never fell out with Ronaldo (Sep 10, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Wayne Rooney has insisted he did not fall out with Cristiano Ronaldo over the winger's part in his sending off in the 2006 World Cup.

Man City faced top competition for Maicon (Sep 9, 2012 21:54 GMT)
The agent of new Manchester City defender Maicon has revealed a host of top clubs were chasing his signature before he agreed to move to Eastlands from Inter Milan.

Krul stroke of luck as keeper forced out injured (Sep 9, 2012 20:27 GMT)
Goalkeeper Tim Krul is a doubt for Newcastle United's game against Everton at Goodison Park on Monday, September 17 after returning early from international duty injured.

Recovering Petrov praises fundraising cyclists (Sep 9, 2012 19:26 GMT)
Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov has spoken for the first time after it was confirmed he is now in remission from leukaemia.

Barry on cusp of Man City comeback (Sep 9, 2012 12:16 GMT)
Gareth Barry expects to make an imminent return to action for Manchester City after revealing no ill effects from two recent recovery matches.

Howard expects top-six finish for Everton (Sep 9, 2012 11:36 GMT)
Tim Howard believes Everton's "incredible" team spirit can guide them into the Premier League's top six this season.

Crouch: Owen and I can play for England (Sep 9, 2012 10:19 GMT)
Peter Crouch believes his eagerly awaited Stoke City partnership with Michael Owen could lead to an England re-call for both players.

Man United expand Latin America scout network (Sep 9, 2012 08:34 GMT)
Manchester United are focusing on South and Central America in their bid to discover the next generation of stars at Old Trafford.

Rooney: Injury could have been more serious (Sep 8, 2012 21:58 GMT)
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has revealed that the badly gashed leg he suffered against Fulham two weeks ago could have been far more serious and was close to severing an artery.

Aguero returns to Manchester City for rehab (Sep 8, 2012 18:34 GMT)
Roberto Mancini has got his wish with striker Sergio Aguero to return to Manchester without kicking a ball for Argentina.

Rooney: Van Persie will get best out of us (Sep 8, 2012 13:16 GMT)
Wayne Rooney believes Robin van Persie will bring the best out of Manchester United's other forwards  by forcing them to fight for their places.

Phil Jones out for two months with knee injury (Sep 8, 2012 12:49 GMT)
Manchester United defender Phil Jones will be out for up to two months after undergoing surgery on a knee injury.

Rodgers wants more technical players (Sep 8, 2012 11:56 GMT)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is adamant Britain can produce players as technically proficient as their continental counterparts.

Lyon could move for Florent Malouda (Sep 8, 2012 10:47 GMT)
French winger Florent Malouda could have his Chelsea nightmare ended by former club Lyon, who are willing to take him back.

Injured Lucas takes on Liverpool scouting role (Sep 8, 2012 10:15 GMT)
Lucas Leiva will take on a scouting role at Liverpool while he recovers from a thigh injury.

Everton move for Odjidja-Ofoe blocked (Sep 8, 2012 09:18 GMT)
Everton have not been granted clearance to sign Belgium international Vadis Odjidja-Ofoe on loan from Club Brugge.

Tactics Board (Sep 7, 2012 22:29 GMT)
Richard Jolly assesses the games involving England and Russia for this week's Tactics Board.

QPR's Diakite denies depression reports (Sep 7, 2012 17:37 GMT)
QPR's Samba Diakite has reacted angrily to reports that he is currently being treated in France for depression.

Clint Dempsey reveals stress of transfer saga (Sep 7, 2012 15:53 GMT)
Clint Dempsey has said the saga of his departure from Fulham left him "almost wanting to break down in tears".

Gunner Diaby wants to make up for lost time (Sep 7, 2012 14:57 GMT)
Arsenal's Abou Diaby says he wants to forget about the injury problems that ruined last season by helping the Gunners build on their encouraging start to the campaign.

Samsung renew Chelsea shirt deal (Sep 7, 2012 14:49 GMT)
Chelsea have announced the renewal of their shirt sponsorship deal with electronics giant Samsung until the end of the 2014-15 season.

PFA vows to support QPR midfielder Diakite (Sep 7, 2012 13:49 GMT)
Clarke Carlisle says Samba Diakite will have all the support he needs from the Professional Footballers' Association after the Queens Park Rangers midfielder felt the need to return to France.

Rooney loyal to Man U, regrets transfer bid (Sep 7, 2012 13:11 GMT)
Wayne Rooney said he would like to see out his career at Manchester United, according to reports.

Rooney eager to end career with Man Utd (Sep 7, 2012 12:19 GMT)
Wayne Rooney has expressed his desire to emulate the likes of Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes and see out his career at Manchester United.

Lloris stays silent over Villas-Boas situation (Sep 7, 2012 11:38 GMT)
New Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris remained quiet over questions about Andre Villas-Boas while away with the French national team.

Instant Analysis: Jamaica vs. USA, World Cup Qualifying (Sep 7, 2012 10:25 GMT)
Instant Analysis: Jamaica vs. USA, World Cup Qualifying

Rodgers happy with owners at Liverpool (Sep 7, 2012 08:59 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers has declared that his relationship with Liverpool's American owners Fenway Sports Group remains strong despite the transfer deadline day woes that left him short of senior strikers.

Rooney expresses regrets over transfer request (Sep 7, 2012 07:09 GMT)
Wayne Rooney says handing in a transfer request at Manchester United two years ago was the biggest mistake of his career.

Hodgson faces an anxious wait on Terry (Sep 7, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Roy Hodgson has issued a pessimistic bulletin on John Terry's fitness after watching England beat Moldova 5-0 in World Cup qualifying on Friday.

Redknapp returns to Bournemouth (Sep 7, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Harry Redknapp is set to return to Bournemouth, where his managerial career began, this time around in an advisory role.

Instant Analysis: WCQs, England v. Ukraine (Sep 7, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Instant Analysis: WCQs, England v. Ukraine

Burnley were left confused by AVB interview (Sep 7, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Andre Villas-Boas blew his the chance to become Burnley manager in 2010 after officials from the club were left "confused" by the Portuguese coach following an extravagant interview.

Di Matteo wants more Chelsea success (Sep 6, 2012 15:36 GMT)
Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo concedes he was 'surprised' to finish last season as a Champions League and FA Cup winner  and admits the taste of success has left him craving for more.

Arshavin snubs move to Dinamo Moscow (Sep 6, 2012 15:12 GMT)
Andrey Arshavin has turned down a Russian transfer deadline day move to Dinamo Moscow preferring to stay at the Emirates to fight for his place in the first team.

Wenger praises Steve Bould's influence (Sep 6, 2012 15:03 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has hailed the contribution of Steve Bould to the Gunners' solid start to the season.

Fit-again Agbonlahor raring to go (Sep 6, 2012 14:26 GMT)
Gabriel Agbonlahor is determined to force his way back into an Aston Villa side full of competition for places after recovering from a knee injury ahead of schedule.

Carrick hails 'world class' RVP (Sep 6, 2012 13:56 GMT)
Robin van Persie has given Manchester United an extra dimension with his "world class" finishing, Old Trafford team-mate Michael Carrick has said.

Capello in no mood to discuss England exit (Sep 6, 2012 12:16 GMT)
Fabio Capello has stayed silent over his controversial exit as England manager, revealing only that it was down to a matter of "respect", as he prepares for his first competitive match as Russia boss.

Wigan hoping to tie down key players (Sep 6, 2012 11:23 GMT)
Wigan are trying to prevent losing three more of their top players on free transfers next year after two departed this summer in the same fashion.

Philip Beard: QPR will avoid relegation battle (Sep 6, 2012 10:42 GMT)
Queens Park Rangers chief executive Philip Beard says the club will not be involved in a relegation battle this season following a summer of big-money signings.

Zoran Tosic regrets his United departure (Sep 6, 2012 10:32 GMT)
Ex-Manchester United player Zoran Tosic has expressed a sense of regret at leaving the club too hastily after struggling to break into the first team.

Be patient, Olsson urges Rosenberg (Sep 6, 2012 10:28 GMT)
West Bromwich Albion defender Jonas Olsson has urged his fellow Swede Markus Rosenberg to be patient as he waits for his Premier League chance.

Wilson Palacios set to leave Stoke City (Sep 6, 2012 10:06 GMT)
Wilson Palacios will be one of the biggest names to lose out at Stoke City - following the arrival of Michael Owen.

Rodgers warns against Sterling fast-tracking (Sep 6, 2012 09:58 GMT)
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has warned against the dangers of fast-tracking Raheem Sterling through the international levels.

Rooney: I want to eventually drop into midfield (Sep 6, 2012 08:30 GMT)
Wayne Rooney believes his future lies in midfield and thinks he will drop back when he loses the sharpness to play as a striker.

FSG's learning process at Liverpool (Sep 6, 2012 07:12 GMT)
FSG are damned for whatever they do and whatever they don't at Liverpool, writes Norman Hubbard.

United's Paul Scholes looking over his shoulder (Sep 6, 2012 07:02 GMT)
Paul Scholes has hailed the impact of Manchester United's new signings and admitted he is wary of the competition for places in the side.

Pulis: Owen not brought in to be impact sub (Sep 6, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Tony Pulis is planning on using new signing Michael Owen on a regular basis and is backing the striker to prove a valuable asset for Stoke City this season.

Premier League clubs to discuss financial changes (Sep 5, 2012 20:06 GMT)
Premier League chairmen and chief executives are to hold talks over the financial future of the division at Thursday's quarterly shareholders' meeting.

Balotelli expected to return for Madrid clash (Sep 5, 2012 17:53 GMT)
Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli is set to be available to face Real Madrid in the Champions League following eye surgery.

Campbell: Bobby Moore deserves knighthood (Sep 5, 2012 17:10 GMT)
According to one former leading man in football, Bobby Moore is deserving of a posthumous knighthood.

Bertrand signs new five-year deal (Sep 5, 2012 16:58 GMT)
Chelsea full-back Ryan Bertrand has signed a new five-year Contract with the club.

Premier League go-ahead for Owen Stoke move (Sep 5, 2012 14:28 GMT)
The Premier League has ratified Michael Owen's transfer to Stoke, the Potters have announced on their official Twitter feed.

Malouda appears set for Chelsea exit (Sep 5, 2012 12:39 GMT)
Florent Malouda's Chelsea future appears increasingly uncertain after he was omitted from the club's Champions League squad and tweeted a picture suggesting that he would be training with the Under-21s.

Squirrel 1, Alan Knill: Scunny boss 'could be dead' (Sep 5, 2012 12:36 GMT)
Scunthorpe manager Alan Knill has revealed he could have been killed after being thrown off his bike - in a collision with a squirrel.

Ferguson could let Bolt live Man United dream (Sep 5, 2012 12:27 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson could give Olympic gold medal winning sprinter Usain Bolt the chance to impress against Real Madrid.

Rodgers hopes for Cole return against Sunderland (Sep 5, 2012 11:56 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers is hopeful that Liverpool winger Joe Cole will make a quick return from a hamstring injury.

Bertrand signs new five-year deal (Sep 5, 2012 11:26 GMT)
Chelsea full-back Ryan Bertrand has signed a new five-year Contract with the club.

Lukaku wants end to Drogba comparisons (Sep 5, 2012 11:11 GMT)
Romelu Lukaku is ready to emerge from the shadow of Didier Drogba after claiming he's bored of comparisons with the Ivorian.

Nastasic surprised at Man City move (Sep 5, 2012 10:47 GMT)
Matija Nastasic has spoken of his surprise when he discovered Manchester City were trying to sign him.

Westwood: I want to emulate Platt at Villa (Sep 5, 2012 10:29 GMT)
New Aston Villa signing Ashley Westwood wants to emulate Crewe Alexandra graduate David Platt by becoming a Holte End hero.

Delaney: No defence for top sides (Sep 5, 2012 10:21 GMT)
Miguel Delaney on the defensive struggles of the Premier League's elite teams.

Scholes: Shinji Kagawa is perfect for United (Sep 5, 2012 09:39 GMT)
Paul Scholes believes Shinji Kagawa's intelligence has allowed him to fit straight into the Manchester United team.

Rooney: I was overweight for new season (Sep 5, 2012 09:32 GMT)
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has admitted he reported for pre-season training with his club seven pounds overweight.

Young: Robin van Persie is world class (Sep 5, 2012 08:59 GMT)
Ashley Young has described Robin van Persie as "exactly the type of player" Manchester United should have.

Carroll set to miss six weeks (Sep 5, 2012 08:31 GMT)
West Ham confirmed on Wednesday that Andy Carroll will be out for a minimum of six weeks with a badly damaged hamstring.

Hughton: AVB must be given time at Tottenham (Sep 5, 2012 07:23 GMT)
Chris Hughton has urged Tottenham's disgruntled fans to give new boss Andre Villas-Boas a fair crack of the whip before they turn on his new-look side.

Lampard: Hazard is only just getting started (Sep 5, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Frank Lampard has backed Chelsea new-boy Eden Hazard to get even better as he adapts to life in the Premier League.

Wenger hits out over offensive chanting (Sep 5, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes some of the abuse that is thrown in his direction by opposing fans during his time as Gunner chief has been "too disrespectful".

Defoe reveals transfer confusion at Spurs (Sep 5, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Jermain Defoe says he was not sure which players would turn up in the dressing room as Tottenham concluded a series of last-minute deals before the close of the transfer window.

Premier League clubs submit 25-man squad lists (Sep 4, 2012 21:57 GMT)
A full list of the Premier League squads for the first half of the season.

Liverpool fans want chief executive in city (Sep 4, 2012 16:21 GMT)
Liverpool supporters' union Spirit Of Shankly has called on the club's American owners to appoint a chief executive based in the city.

Clint Dempsey frustrated by Fulham attitude (Sep 4, 2012 16:12 GMT)
New Tottenham signing Clint Dempsey is frustrated by the way Fulham handled his exit from Craven Cottage.

Spurs' Tom Huddlestone has red card rescinded (Sep 4, 2012 15:14 GMT)
The red card received by Tom Huddlestone during Tottenham Hotspur's 1-1 draw with Norwich City has been rescinded.

Garcia dreaming of another City title success (Sep 4, 2012 14:17 GMT)
Javi Garcia is dreaming of a repeat of Manchester City's dramatic title-winning moment after declaring he has joined "the biggest club in England".

Hill-Wood: Arsenal can't compete financially (Sep 4, 2012 13:54 GMT)
Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood says the club are unable to keep pace with their big spending rivals in the transfer market.

Defoe: AVB needs time to settle in (Sep 4, 2012 13:24 GMT)
Jermain Defoe insists it will take time for Andre Villas-Boas to settle in as Tottenham manager, revealing the Portuguese is asking the players to play a significantly different style to that demanded by the old regime under Harry Redknapp.

Mensah close to West Ham move (Sep 4, 2012 12:58 GMT)
Former Lyon and Sunderland defender John Mensah is reportedly close to joining West Ham United.

Alan Pardew glad Ben Arfa was left out by France (Sep 4, 2012 12:39 GMT)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew believes winger Hatem Ben Arfa is at the peak of his form on Tyneside, and that his omission from the France squad can only be a positive for the Magpies.

Agger: Scoring is a team game for Liverpool (Sep 4, 2012 11:51 GMT)
Daniel Agger has declared that Liverpool's players must take collective responsibility for improving their goal tally.

West Brom hope to keep Ashworth (Sep 4, 2012 11:30 GMT)
West Bromwich Albion have been given fresh hope of retaining the services of Sporting and Technical Director Dan Ashworth.

Guzan happy to take his Villa chance (Sep 4, 2012 11:03 GMT)
Brad Guzan has left Shay Given with the international fortnight blues after ousting him from Aston Villa's Premier League team for the first time.

Liverpool have option to recall Andy Carroll (Sep 4, 2012 10:06 GMT)
Liverpool have told ESPN that they have the option to recall Andy Carroll from his West Ham loan in January.

Tevez has got his 'hunger' back at Man City (Sep 4, 2012 07:20 GMT)
Carlos Tevez has insisted his row with Roberto Mancini has made him hungry for success with Manchester City again.

Owen looks set to agree to sign for Stoke City (Sep 4, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Former Manchester United striker Michael Owen has hinted that he will announce on Wednesday where he will play this season, with Stoke his most likely destination.

Lukas Podolski: Arsenal can be title contenders (Sep 4, 2012 07:00 GMT)
New signing Lukas Podolski believes Arsenal can be crowned Premier League champions if they continue to perform as they did against Liverpool last weekend.

Carroll hamstring "too damaged to scan" (Sep 3, 2012 19:54 GMT)
Andy Carroll's hamstring injury is so bad West Ham United had to cancel a planned scan on Monday.

Jolly: City's low-key signings not by design (Sep 3, 2012 16:48 GMT)
The new players Roberto Mancini wanted and what he got are separated by a gulf in cost and stardust, writes Richard Jolly

Toon boss Pardew suspended for two games (Sep 3, 2012 15:15 GMT)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has been given a two-match suspension after being sent off during their clash with Tottenham for a push on an assistant referee.

Odemwingie: I nearly left West Brom (Sep 3, 2012 15:01 GMT)
Peter Odemwingie has admitted he asked to leave West Bromwich Albion during the summer.

Johnson determined to cement England place (Sep 3, 2012 14:38 GMT)
Adam Johnson turned down approaches from Tottenham and Liverpool to join Sunderland as he seeks to boost his England chances.

Berbatov: I've lost respect for Fergie (Sep 3, 2012 14:22 GMT)
Dimitar Berbatov admits he has lost some respect for former boss Alex Ferguson after the way his Manchester United career came to a frustrating end.

Vidic unhappy with poor United defending (Sep 3, 2012 14:19 GMT)
Captain Nemanja Vidic has criticised Manchester United for their defending in their last two games.

Cole withdraws from England squad (Sep 3, 2012 14:01 GMT)
Ashley Cole has withdrawn from the England squad to face Moldova in their World Cup qualifier, but may still feature against Ukraine.

Lambert: No problem with dropping Given (Sep 3, 2012 13:37 GMT)
Paul Lambert has said he has no qualms in relegating one of his senior professionals to the bench after doing so to Shay Given.

Wenger backs Giroud to succeed (Sep 3, 2012 12:41 GMT)
Arsene Wenger is confident Olivier Giroud will succeed at Arsenal, despite a poor start to his time at the Emirates.

Aston Villa issue an apology over Dunne (Sep 3, 2012 12:31 GMT)
Aston Villa have apologised to Giovanni Trapattoni's Republic of Ireland medical team over their criticisms of Richard Dunne.

United agree new medical deal (Sep 3, 2012 12:10 GMT)
Manchester United have announced an agreement with Toshiba Medical Systems, who will become an official partner of the club.

FA confirm Nike deal for England (Sep 3, 2012 11:52 GMT)
England will end their long relationship with Umbro and begin to wear Nike kits in 2013, the Football Association have confirmed.

The Fifth Official: Van Persie's spot of bother, Carroll singing (Sep 3, 2012 10:46 GMT)
The Fifth Official takes aim at Robin van Persie's penalty pain and Andy Carroll's renaissance.

Whelan is determined to prove his worth (Sep 3, 2012 10:12 GMT)
Glenn Whelan is refusing to be forced out of Stoke City and is ready for a battle to remain at the Britannia Stadium.

Kompany: Nothing for City to worry about (Sep 3, 2012 09:35 GMT)
Vincent Kompany has said Manchester City are not worried by their inability to keep a clean sheet so far this season and insists their best is still to come.

Osman says teams will single out Fellaini (Sep 3, 2012 09:28 GMT)
Leon Osman has warned his Everton team-mate Marouane Fellaini to get used to being singled out for extra attention by Premier League opponents.

Henry writes open letter to Liverpool fans (Sep 3, 2012 09:26 GMT)
Liverpool's principal owner John W Henry has declared he is fully committed to the club despite the failure to bring in a replacement striker for Andy Carroll before the close of the transfer window.

Team of the Week: September 2, 2012 (Sep 2, 2012 19:38 GMT)
Steven Fletcher and Robin van Persie take their places in our Team of the Week, but who else is in?

Delaney: RVP hat-trick papers over cracks (Sep 2, 2012 18:51 GMT)
Miguel Delaney was at St Mary's to see Robin van Persie's heroics mask Manchester United's other deficiencies.

Prem: RVP makes amends after penalty shocker (Sep 2, 2012 17:05 GMT)
Goals from summer signings Lukas Podolski and Santi Cazorla proved the difference as Arsenal grabbed a confidence boosting 2-0 victory over Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.

Champion signings inspire Arsenal (Sep 2, 2012 16:40 GMT)
Richard Jolly was encouraged by Arsenal's win at Anfield, but worries for Liverpool.

Premier Showdown - Sept 1-2 (Sep 2, 2012 16:11 GMT)
Take on Dale Johnson and Tommy Smyth in our predictions game.

Swansea's Neil Taylor ruled out for season (Sep 2, 2012 14:12 GMT)
Swansea defender Neil Taylor has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a broken ankle.

Clyne happy to have rejected United for Saints (Sep 2, 2012 11:50 GMT)
Southampton full-back Nathaniel Clyne has revealed that he turned down a move to Manchester United in the summer - because he thought joining the Saints would be better for his career.

Newcastle's Pardew reveals bids for star names (Sep 2, 2012 10:31 GMT)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has praised his much-maligned chairman and chief executive after revealing they turned down some lucrative offers for his star names during the transfer window.

Ferguson backs Rooney and Van Persie link-up (Sep 2, 2012 08:21 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has insisted that Wayne Rooney and new signing Robin van Persie can play together.

Hazard: Chelsea will recover from Super Cup (Sep 2, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Eden Hazard insists Chelsea are ready to bounce back from their 4-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid in Monaco on Friday night.

Arsenal hopes in the balance (Sep 1, 2012 22:26 GMT)
Kevin Palmer questions Arsene Wenger's continued reluctance to fund a title challenge at Arsenal.

Tactics Board (Sep 1, 2012 20:43 GMT)
Richard Jolly assesses the games at Man City and Wigan for this week's Tactics Board.

Balotelli to have eye operation (Sep 1, 2012 20:04 GMT)
Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli is due to undergo an eye operation in the coming days but is expected to make a quick return.

Roberto Mancini tells City to be more clinical (Sep 1, 2012 19:10 GMT)
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini called on his side to be more ruthless in front of goal after they failed to convert dominance into goals for large parts of the 3-1 victory over QPR.

AVB denied again (Sep 1, 2012 17:56 GMT)
Miguel Delaney was at White Hart Lane as Tottenham were undone late on against Norwich.

Champ: Forest win, Leeds and Blackburn draw (Sep 1, 2012 17:02 GMT)
Nottingham Forest maintained their unbeaten start after clinching a 2-1 triumph over Charlton, while Leeds and Blackburn play out a 3-3 draw.

Premier League: Man City beat QPR, Spurs held (Sep 1, 2012 15:54 GMT)
Norwich City denied Andre Villas-Boas his first victory as Tottenham Hotspur as they salvaged a 1-1 draw at White Hart Lane.

Ferguson fumes at FA over Young disclosure (Sep 1, 2012 11:45 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has raged at the Football Association for revealing that Ashley Young is suffering from a knee injury.

New Reds signing Sahin hails Rodgers factor (Sep 1, 2012 11:16 GMT)
Nuri Sahin has declared that the Brendan Rodgers factor drew him to Anfield - because the Liverpool manager reminds him of Borussia Dortmund's title-winning boss Jurgen Klopp.

Mancini admits Aguero goal probably saved his job (Sep 1, 2012 10:53 GMT)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has admitted he would probably have been sacked had Manchester City not won the Premier League last season.

Ferguson: Wayne Rooney injury a blessing (Sep 1, 2012 09:43 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has described Wayne Rooney's thigh injury as "a blessing" and expects the striker to return fitter.

Spurs miss out on last-gasp Moutinho move (Sep 1, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham have missed out on a deadline-day swoop for FC Porto midfielder Joao Moutinho.