Cipriani returns ahead of schedule
09.53 Tue Sep 30 2008
England fly-half Danny Cipriani is ready to make his comeback from injury six weeks earlier than expected.
Hull celebrate shock Arsenal defeat
08.25 Sun Sep 28 2008
Hull City are celebrating their biggest win in history after a shock 2-1 defeat of Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
Sport news (Morning) for September 28th, 2008
06.32 Sun Sep 28 2008
Hull cause Premier League shock - Man City and Portsmouth in action - Durham celebrate - Massa in pole position
Morning Sports News
06.37 Sat Sep 27 2008
Newcastle appoint Joe Kinnear as interim boss - 'Big Four' in Premier League action - Blow to West Ham Tevez appeal - Singapore Grand Prix
Zola on London derby
19.00 Thu Sep 25 2008
West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola has admitted Saturday's trip to Fulham will be tough.
Stoke gearing up for Chelsea clash
18.08 Thu Sep 25 2008
Stoke boss Tony Pulis believes Chelsea will prove even tougher opponents than Liverpool.
Windass brooding over Hull future
17.43 Thu Sep 25 2008
Hull boss Phil Brown has said he understands Dean Windass' frustration at being sidelined.
Bolton relishing United challenge
17.17 Thu Sep 25 2008
Bolton boss Gary Megson says his side are relishing the upcoming clash with Manchester United.
Sports News (Morning)
06.15 Sat Aug 23 2008
James DeGale goes for Olympic gold - England beat South Africa - Darrell Hair quits
McGeechan unhappy with experimental laws
11.00 Fri May 02 2008
Former Scotland coach Ian McGeechan has criticised the experimental law changes on trial in rugby union for the next 12 months.
Man United close on Premier crown
09.40 Mon Apr 14 2008
Sir Alex Ferguson lauded his set-piece superstars as Manchester United marched within touching distance of the Premier League title.
Sport (Morning) for February 17th, 2008
06.22 Sun Feb 17 2008
More pressure for Rafa Benitez - Four teams in FA cup fourth round - Manchester United hammer rivals Arsenal.
Sport (Morning) for February 8th, 2008
06.12 Fri Feb 08 2008
Premier League could go global - Sven asks for respect from Manchester City fans - Calzaghe starts fighting talk
New boys off the mark
19.32 Sat Aug 11 2007
It was a good first day of the season for new Premiership teams and two new managers.
Derby clinch Premiership place
18.26 Mon May 28 2007
Derby County have clinched a place in the Premiership, beating West Brom 1-0 in the Championship play-off final at Wembley.
Keane pens new Spurs deal
15.10 Mon May 28 2007
Tottenham striker Robbie Keane has signed a five-year contract with the club.
Bale agrees to join Tottenham
22.31 Fri May 25 2007
Tottenham boss Martin Jol has beaten off competition from Manchester United to sign Southampton teenager Gareth Bale.
Chelsea plan fresh talks with Lampard and Terry
13.47 Sun May 20 2007
Chelsea stars John Terry and Frank Lampard will be offered new contracts at the club now the football season is over.
Bayern confirm Hargreaves will join United
13.11 Sun May 20 2007
Owen Hargreaves is on his way to Manchester United as Bayern Munich have agreed a deal for the England midfielder.
Chelsea win first new Wembley FA Cup Final
18.38 Sat May 19 2007
Didier Drogba has fired Chelsea to a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the first FA Cup Final at the new-look Wembley Stadium.
Rio: 'Man United are up for the FA Cup'
10.38 Fri May 18 2007
Rio Ferdinand has rubbished talk that the FA Cup Final means more to Chelsea now that Man United have won back the Premiership title.
Chelsea winger's FA Cup Final warning
10.33 Fri May 18 2007
Joe Cole is warning Manchester United ahead of the FA Cup Final that Chelsea perform best when the odds are stacked against them.
Baggies reach play-off final
21.48 Wed May 16 2007
West Bromwich Albion clinched a place in the Championship play-off final with a 1-0 win over local rivals Wolves.
Big Sam handed Newcastle job
15.59 Tue May 15 2007
Sam Allardyce has put pen to paper to a three-year contract at Newcastle United.
Fifa to intervene in Tevez row
13.08 Tue May 15 2007
Fifa is to investigate whether West Ham United should have been docked points over the signings of Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano.
Doubts over Blades boss' future
09.52 Tue May 15 2007
Neil Warnock has revealed that he would like to continue managing in the Premier League following Sheffield United's relegation.
Gerrard wants Reds to make title assault
09.34 Tue May 15 2007
Steven Gerrard wants Liverpool to launch a genuine title challenge in the Premier League next season.
Man City sack Stuart Pearce
16.48 Mon May 14 2007
Stuart Pearce has been sacked as Manchester City boss after a disappointing season ended in a 2-1 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur.
Jewell resigns as Wigan boss
16.25 Mon May 14 2007
Paul Jewell has resigned as Wigan Athletic manager less than 24 hours after masterminding their Premiership survival.
Charlton release Hasselbaink
16.18 Mon May 14 2007
Charlton Athletic have released Dutch striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink after just one season at The Valley.
More clubs to challenge Hammers' escape?
14.11 Mon May 14 2007
West Ham United's Premiership relegation escape could be challenged by more clubs than the so-called 'Gang of Four'.
Spurs boss: 'Berbatov is not for sale'
10.26 Mon May 14 2007
Martin Jol is determined to keep Dimitar Berbatov as he bids to build on Spurs' second successive fifth-placed finish in the Premiership.
FA Cup Final injury worries for Chelsea
09.38 Mon May 14 2007
Chelsea's problems are mounting ahead of the FA Cup Final after John Obi Mikel picked up an injury during the 1-1 draw with Everton.
Jose looks to win back title
09.29 Mon May 14 2007
Jose Mourinho has insisted that he will still be in charge when Chelsea look to reclaim their Premiership crown next season.
Double FA Cup Final blow for Man United
16.28 Fri May 11 2007
Sir Alex Ferguson has virtually abandoned hope of Manchester United skipper Gary Neville and Louis Saha being fit for the FA Cup Final.
Fowler ready for Liverpool exit
16.24 Fri May 11 2007
Former England striker Robbie Fowler is to leave Champions League finalists Liverpool when his contract expires in the summer.
Premiership trio battle to beat the drop
15.50 Fri May 11 2007
Alan Curbishley has rubbished 'conspiracy talk' that Sheffield United and Wigan could collude in a bid to get West Ham United relegated.
Sanchez quits N Ireland for Fulham
15.11 Fri May 11 2007
Lawrie Sanchez has quit as N Ireland boss with immediate effect after being unveiled as the full-time successor to Chris Coleman at Fulham
Woodgate to miss England games
10.51 Fri May 11 2007
Middlesbrough centre-back Jonathan Woodgate has been ruled out of England's Euro 2008 qualifier against Estonia on June 6.
Barton set to resolve City future
10.08 Fri May 11 2007
England midfielder Joey Barton's Manchester City future is to be decided at a meeting with club officials on Tuesday.
'Gutted' Chelsea eye FA Cup lift
09.56 Fri May 11 2007
Chelsea's double Premiership and Champions League disappointment has left the squad feeling 'gutted' and desperate to lift the FA Cup.
Mourinho seeks double Final boost
09.37 Fri May 11 2007
Jose Mourinho hopes Didier Drogba and Arjen Robben will be fit to line up for Chelsea against Manchester United in the FA Cup Final.
West Ham star Tevez stops English lessons
09.06 Fri May 11 2007
West Ham United striker Carlos Tevez says he has stopped learning English because he does not know where he will be playing next season.
Blackburn's UEFA hopes dashed
23.00 Thu May 10 2007
Jermaine Defoe has squashed Blackburn's hopes of a direct route into the UEFA Cup after scoring a leveller for Tottenham.
Hammers chief urges clubs to end dispute
15.10 Thu May 10 2007
West Ham United chairman Eggert Magnusson is urging warring clubs to end the dispute over his club's escape from a points deduction.
Owen urged to show Magpies loyalty
10.34 Thu May 10 2007
Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd is urging fit-again England hitman Michael Owen to publicly declare his commitment to the Tynesiders.
Carvalho and Ballack to miss FA Cup Final
09.10 Thu May 10 2007
Ricardo Carvalho and Michael Ballack have been ruled out of the FA Cup Final by Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho.
Blues boss' ref rage
09.08 Thu May 10 2007
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says he unburdened himself of a 'couple of things I had in my heart' when he confronted referee Graham Poll.
Draw for Chelsea and Man U
23.05 Wed May 09 2007
Chelsea and Manchester United have played out an honourable draw at Stamford Bridge.
Fergie backs Milan to beat Liverpool
15.17 Wed May 09 2007
Sir Alex Ferguson is tipping AC Milan to exact revenge on Liverpool when the two sides go head-to-head in the Champions League final.
Clubs warned over West Ham challenge
12.19 Wed May 09 2007
The Premier League has warned that a legal challenge to the decision not to dock West Ham United points is "bound to fail".
'Sven would be interested in Newcastle'
11.45 Wed May 09 2007
Out-of-work former England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson would be interested in talking to Newcastle United, according to his agent.
'Big Sam can turn Toon into major force'
10.18 Wed May 09 2007
Former Bolton Wanderers manager Sam Allardyce is being backed to turn Newcastle United into a "major force".
Mourinho says sorry to Ronaldo
09.44 Wed May 09 2007
Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed ahead of Manchester United's trip to Chelsea that Jose Mourinho has personally apologised to him.
Fergie: 'United won't be held to ransom'
14.54 Tue May 08 2007
Sir Alex Ferguson has insisted that Manchester United will not pay over the odds for players in the summer.
Mourinho and Benitez blasted
10.35 Tue May 08 2007
The style of football being produced by Jose Mourinho and Rafael Benitez at Chelsea and Liverpool has been slammed by a World Cup-winner.
Chelsea guard of honour for Man United
09.36 Tue May 08 2007
England captain John Terry says he and his Chelsea team-mates are ready to give Manchester United a guard of honour at Stamford Bridge.
Pardew eyes immediate top-flight return
09.28 Tue May 08 2007
Alan Pardew hopes to repay Charlton Athletic's faith in him by guiding the Addicks straight back to the Premiership at the first attempt.
Spurs send Charlton down
22.00 Mon May 07 2007
Charlton have been relegated from the Premiership after a 2-0 defeat by Tottenham at the Valley.
Ball to face FA probe over stamping
12.58 Mon May 07 2007
Manchester City's Michael Ball faces an FA disciplinary probe after appearing to stamp on Cristiano Ronaldo during the Manchester derby.
West Ham move out of drop zone
19.17 Sat May 05 2007
West Ham have moved out of the Premiership's dreaded bottom three after Carlos Tevez inspired them to a 3-1 win over Bolton and Wigan lost
Relegation rivals express Tevez fears
19.15 Sat May 05 2007
West Ham's relegation rivals have told the Premier League they believe the Hammers are still breaching rules by playing Carlos Tevez.
Man United have title champagne on ice
19.14 Sat May 05 2007
Man United are one step away from wresting the title back from Chelsea's grasp after Cristiano Ronaldo fired them to a 1-0 win at Man City
Chelsea deny Jose 'showdown talks' claim
14.06 Sat May 05 2007
Chelsea have denied a report a director held 'showdown talks' with Jose Mourinho over Michael Ballack and Andriy Shevchenko.
YouTube faces footie lawsuit
11.14 Sat May 05 2007
The Premier League is to sue video-sharing website YouTube for alleged copyright infringement, according to reports.
Man United sent second supect package
10.55 Sat May 05 2007
A second suspicious package in a week has been sent to Manchester United.
Man United bid to seal Premiership title
16.44 Fri May 04 2007
Manchester United hope to get over their Champions League blues this weekend by winning the Premiership title for the ninth time.
Gerrard in Liverpool contract talks
14.19 Fri May 04 2007
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has confirmed that he is in contract talks with the Champions League finalists.
Milan star: 'Liverpool are a long ball side'
10.05 Fri May 04 2007
Liverpool have been branded a "long ball" side by AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso ahead of the Champions League final in Athens.
Clubs could take legal action
09.57 Fri May 04 2007
Wigan Athletic chief Dave Whelan is considering taking legal action against either West Ham United or the Premier League.
Eriksson eyes 'big job'
10.59 Thu May 03 2007
Former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson has revealed that he could take a "big job" in the Premiership.
Fergie blasts Premier League after Euro exit
10.00 Thu May 03 2007
Sir Alex Ferguson has hit out at the Premier League for failing to help Manchester United in their bid to win the Champions League.
Pearce: 'Barton bust-up won't affect City'
09.58 Thu May 03 2007
Stuart Pearce says Manchester City will not be affected by the training ground bust-up that led to midfielder Joey Barton being suspended.
Footie's richest match
09.46 Thu May 03 2007
The Championship play-off final will be the world's most lucrative single football match because of the cash bonanza for the winners.
Ex-Thai PM to see City's books
09.43 Thu May 03 2007
The prospect of ex-Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra buying Man City has moved a step nearer after he was given access to the club's accounts.
Villa boss set to splash the cash
09.09 Thu May 03 2007
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill will be handed "significant transfer funds" in a bid to bring Champions League football to Villa Park.
Benitez eyes title challenge
15.05 Wed May 02 2007
Rafael Benitez is promising Liverpool will mount a more sustained title challenge after booking their place in the Champions League final.
Liverpool Euro star burgled
14.48 Wed May 02 2007
The home
Fergie wants Man United to go on Euro attack
14.27 Wed May 02 2007
Sir Alex Ferguson says Man United will be going for goals when they look to get the better of Milan and reach the Champions League final.
Recovering pair fit for United
17.25 Tue May 01 2007
Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed first-choice defenders Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic will be fit to face Milan.
Shevchenko ruled out of Liverpool clash
11.54 Tue May 01 2007
Andriy Shevchenko will miss Chelsea's Champions League semi-final second leg against Liverpool.
Owen ready for England comeback
09.47 Tue May 01 2007
Michael Owen has set his sights on playing for England again after a successful comeback for Newcastle at Reading.
Owen comeback marred by defeat
22.32 Mon Apr 30 2007
Michael Owen has made his long-awaited comeback but he could not prevent Newcastle slipping to a 1-0 defeat against Reading.
Little Sammy replaces Big Sam
15.46 Mon Apr 30 2007
Pint-sized Sammy Lee has been appointed Bolton manager following Sam Allardyce's surprise resignation.
Keane and Bruce celebrate promotion
08.56 Mon Apr 30 2007
Sunderland manager Roy Keane was walking his dog when his team were promoted to the Premiership.
Fulham's poor run continues
17.58 Sun Apr 29 2007
Fulham are still in relegation danger after a 3-1 defeat at Arsenal.
Big Sam quits Bolton
16.15 Sun Apr 29 2007
Sam Allardyce has quit as Bolton manager after eight years in charge.
Birmingham and Sunderland go up
15.33 Sun Apr 29 2007
Birmingham City and Sunderland have been promoted to the Premiership thanks to Crystal Palace's 2-0 win over Derby.
Renewed hope for Hammers
18.27 Sat Apr 28 2007
West Ham have boosted survival hopes by beating Wigan, but Charlton suffered a huge blow in a 4-1 drubbing at Blackburn.
Man Utd open five point gap
18.21 Sat Apr 28 2007
Man United stormed back from two goals down to beat Everton and open up a five-point lead in the Premiership as rivals Chelsea were held.
Arsenal chief rubbishes Russia claims
11.31 Fri Apr 27 2007
Arsenal's biggest shareholder Danny Fiszman has rubbished claims that he held secret talks with potential investors from Russia.
Ronaldo and Jose stoke up war of words
10.39 Fri Apr 27 2007
Cristiano Ronaldo claims Jose Mourinho "doesn't know how to admit his own failures" after the Blues boss' controversial penalty comments.
Terry still eyes quadruple for Chelsea
09.46 Fri Apr 27 2007
John Terry believes Chelsea can become the first team to claim the quadruple and has hailed Jose Mourinho's men for their character.
Henry: 'Arsenal lack cutting edge'
08.40 Fri Apr 27 2007
A lack of concentration and experience have put paid to Arsenal's silverware hopes this season, according to injured captain Thierry Henry
Kaka: 'United are most Brazilian-like'
08.30 Fri Apr 27 2007
AC Milan superstar Kaka believes Sir Alex Ferguson's Man United have overtaken Arsenal to become the Premiership's most stylish side.
Fergie has no Euro semi fears
10.29 Tue Apr 24 2007
Sir Alex Ferguson says Man United will not show any fear when they take on AC Milan in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final.
Jose: 'Chelsea is more than a job for me'
10.03 Tue Apr 24 2007
Jose Mourinho has admitted that managing Chelsea 'is more than a job' as speculation over his future appears to have died down.
Cesc backs Wenger to remain a Gunner
09.02 Tue Apr 24 2007
Cesc Fabregas believes boss Arsene Wenger is going nowhere despite unrest surrounding Arsenal in the wake of David Dein's departure.
'Slave' Dudek to quit Liverpool
08.41 Tue Apr 24 2007
Jerzy Dudek says that he is fed up with being treated like "a slave" and will leave Liverpool when his contract expires in the summer.
Barton slams mediocre signings
13.56 Mon Apr 23 2007
Joey Barton has pleaded with Manchester City to stop signing 'stop-gaps' incapable of pushing the Blues on to a higher level.
'Must-win' game in battle to beat the drop
11.26 Mon Apr 23 2007
Alan Pardew is urging Charlton to rise to the occasion and beat relegation rivals Sheffield United as they bid to stay in the Premiership.
West Ham beat Blues as Watford go down
16.59 Sat Apr 21 2007
West Ham's hopes of staying in the Premiership have been boosted after they beat Everton 1-0 on the day Watford's relgation was confirmed.
Jenas earns Spurs 2-2 derby draw
15.43 Sat Apr 21 2007
Arsene Wenger thinks Arsenal should have won the 155th north London derby with ease after seeing Jermaine Jenas earn Spurs a 2-2 draw.
Mourinho free to focus on quadruple bid
11.37 Sat Apr 21 2007
Jose Mourinho is free to focus on trying to guide Chelsea to an unprecedented quadruple after being told he won't be sacked in the summer.
'Disappointed' Wenger keen to earn Spurs
21.16 Fri Apr 20 2007
Arsene Wenger is determined to focus on the 155th north London derby despite his "huge disappointment" at David Dein's departure.
Chelsea reassure Mourinho
15.58 Fri Apr 20 2007
Jose Mourinho's future at Chelsea seems secure because chief executive Peter Kenyon has said he will not be sacked.
Thrilling title race boosts Premiership
10.19 Fri Apr 20 2007
Frank Lampard believes that Manchester United's close title fight with Chelsea is good for the Premiership.
Owen '50/50' to face Chelsea
15.58 Thu Apr 19 2007
Newcastle striker Michael Owen is '50/50' to play his first game since last summer's World Cup finals against Chelsea on Sunday.
Pele: 'Ronaldo still has more to prove'
14.07 Thu Apr 19 2007
Brazilian legend Pele thinks Cristiano Ronaldo cannot yet be bracketed among the world's top players.
Southgate wants to keep Woody
11.12 Thu Apr 19 2007
Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate is hoping Jonathan Woodgate will remain at The Riverside beyond the end of his season-long loan.
SWP: 'Chelsea must turn up title heat'
10.58 Thu Apr 19 2007
Shaun Wright-Phillips believes Chelsea must keep on winning if they are to pip Man United to the title after their 4-1 win at West Ham.
The Beast eyes Real return
08.44 Thu Apr 19 2007
Julio Baptista wants to give his Real Madrid career another try when his spell at Arsenal ends as he finds life in England so miserable.
United upbeat after blunting Blades
09.45 Wed Apr 18 2007
Man United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is upbeat about his Treble-chasers' chances of wresting the Premiership title back from Chelsea's grasp.
Rafa rejected Real millions
09.26 Wed Apr 18 2007
Rafael Benitez has confirmed for the first time that he has turned down a massive offer to manage his hometown club Real Madrid.
'Winning habit will conquer tiredness'
21.55 Tue Apr 17 2007
Ryan Giggs believes the winning habit will keep him and his Manchester United Treble-chasing team-mates from complaining of tiredness.
'No movement on Terry deal'
15.38 Tue Apr 17 2007
England skipper John Terry wants to see out his career at Chelsea but has admitted there has been 'no movement' on talks over a new deal.
Sheva wants to meet Milan in Euro final
11.27 Tue Apr 17 2007
Andriy Shevchenko would rather Chelsea face his former club Milan in the Champions League final in Athens rather than Manchester United.
Crouch vows to stay at Liverpool
14.54 Mon Apr 16 2007
England striker Peter Crouch is determined to stay at Liverpool despite continued speculation about his future.
Roeder rubbishes Owen reports
14.34 Mon Apr 16 2007
Newcastle United manager Glenn Roeder has rubbished reports that Manchester United could make a move on Michael Owen in the summer.
Rio fitness boost for United's Treble bid
11.09 Mon Apr 16 2007
Manchester United's Treble bid has received a boost after it was revealed Rio Ferdinand did not suffer major damage to his groin.
Pardew: 'Charlton must blunt Blades'
10.20 Mon Apr 16 2007
Alan Pardew believes Charlton must win their relegation six-pointer against Sheffield United next weekend if they are to beat the drop.
McFadden dents Charlton's survival hopes
17.33 Sun Apr 15 2007
James McFadden scored an injury-time winner as Everton beat Charlton 2-1 at Goodison Park.
Wigan and Spurs fight out thrilling draw
15.26 Sun Apr 15 2007
Wigan are still in relegation danger after a 3-3 draw with Tottenham at the JJB Stadium.
Sanchez bids to save Fulham
15.10 Fri Apr 13 2007
Caretaker boss Lawrie Sanchez is adamant that he can help relegation-threatened Fulham preserve their Premiership status.
Ronaldo agrees new United deal
11.08 Fri Apr 13 2007
Cristiano Ronaldo will be hoping the speculation over his future will end after he agreed terms on a new 5-year contract at Man United.
Charlton has no Euro trouble fears
09.45 Fri Apr 13 2007
Sir Bobby Charlton does not anticipate any repeat of the ugly scenes in Rome when Man United return to Italy to play AC Milan next month.
Crespo set for Chelsea recall?
10.11 Thu Apr 12 2007
Jose Mourinho reportedly wants Argentina striker Hernan Crespo back at Chelsea next season.
Coleman sacking bemuses Pearce
09.51 Thu Apr 12 2007
Manchester City manager Stuart Pearce fails to undertstand the reasons behind Fulham's decision to sack Chris Coleman.
Benitez: 'Liverpool have Euro advantage'
08.36 Thu Apr 12 2007
Rafael Benitez claims Liverpool will have the upper hand in their Champions League semi with Chelsea because the second leg is at Anfield.
Mourinho hints at future move
13.16 Wed Apr 11 2007
Jose Mourinho has dropped a veiled hint he may not be Chelsea boss next season after his men reached the Champions League's semis.
Sir Alex: 'Premiership is Europe's best'
12.50 Wed Apr 11 2007
Sir Alex Ferguson thinks Man United's breathtaking 8-3 aggregate win over Roma goes to show that the Premiership is Europe's top league.
Benitez won't let Reds rest on Euro laurels
11.15 Wed Apr 11 2007
Rafael Benitez will not to take Liverpool's place in the Champions League's semis for granted despite the Merseysiders 3-0 lead over PSV.
Fulham turn to Sanchez after axing Coleman
08.59 Wed Apr 11 2007
Northern Ireland manager Lawrie Sanchez has been handed the reins at relegation-threatened Fulham after the axe fell on Chris Coleman.
Man Utd in seven goal Roma rout
22.39 Tue Apr 10 2007
Manchester United reached the semi-finals of the Champions League after a seven goal destruction of Italian side Roma.
Dramatic winner for Chelsea in Spain
22.33 Tue Apr 10 2007
Chelsea scored a dramatic last minute goal in Valencia to reach the Champions League semi-finals.
Poll OK to warn Pardew
14.57 Tue Apr 10 2007
The Premier League says referee Graham Poll was not guilty of any wrongdoing when he warned Charlton boss Alan Pardew about Alexandre Song
Pearce: 'No City audition for me'
14.30 Tue Apr 10 2007
Manchester City manager Stuart Pearce does not see the rest of the season as an "audition" to keep his job.
Allardyce focuses on Premiership
10.19 Tue Apr 10 2007
Sam Allardyce is refusing to get carried away by talk of Bolton playing in the Champions League for the first time in their history.
Jose backs United for title boost
09.07 Tue Apr 10 2007
Jose Mourinho wants Man United to book their place in the Champions League's semis as he thinks it could boost the Blues' title hopes.
Shock defeat for Man U at Portsmouth
23.25 Sat Apr 07 2007
Manchester United have let their lead in the premiership slip to just three points after a shock two-one defeat at Portsmouth.
West Ham win 1-0 at Arsenal
17.42 Sat Apr 07 2007
West Ham United have boosted their chances of survival after Alan Curbishley's men became the first side to beat Arsenal at their new home
Everton demolish Fulham 4-1
23.13 Fri Apr 06 2007
Everton are up to fifth in the Premiership after a 4-1 win against Fulham at Goodison Park.
Henry linked with Arsenal exit
12.04 Fri Apr 06 2007
Arsenal skipper Thierry Henry is again being linked with a possible move away from the north Londoners in the summer.
'Italian police showed no brutality'
09.51 Fri Apr 06 2007
A leading Italian politician has blamed Man United fans for the violence which overshadowed their Champions League defeat in Rome.
American buys stake in Arsenal
19.04 Thu Apr 05 2007
Arsenal could become the next Premiership club in foreign hands as Stan Kroenke has struck a deal to buy ITV's stake in the club.
Uefa probes Rome violence
16.43 Thu Apr 05 2007
Man United and Roma both face possible disciplinary action after Uefa said officials would probe the ugly scenes at the Olympic Stadium.
Fergie upbeat about reaching Euro semis
16.40 Thu Apr 05 2007
Sir Alex Ferguson is upbeat about Man United's chances of reaching the Champions League semis after Wayne Rooney scored in Rome.
One-match ban for Scholes
12.20 Thu Apr 05 2007
Paul Scholes will serve a one-match European ban after he saw red during the first half of Man Utd's 2-1 Champions League defeat at Roma.
Man Utd fall behind in Rome
22.12 Wed Apr 04 2007
Manchester United's treble hopes have suffered a setback in the Stadio Olimpico, losing 2-1 against Roma.
Chelsea keep dream alive
22.06 Wed Apr 04 2007
Chelsea have kept their Champions League dream alive with a 1-1 draw against Valencia.
US tycoons pledge Rafa funds
14.27 Wed Apr 04 2007
Liverpool's new owners are refusing to speculate on the size of the transfer kitty that will be handed to Rafael Benitez in the summer.
Gerrard won't take Euro semis for granted
09.16 Wed Apr 04 2007
Steven Gerrard is refusing to take Liverpool's place in the semi-finals of the Champions League for granted despite their 3-0 win at PSV.
Rooney & co have title belief
11.57 Tue Apr 03 2007
Wayne Rooney says he and his Man United team-mates are starting to believe they can wrest the Premiership title back from Chelsea's grasp.
Villa fight back to earn point
23.24 Mon Apr 02 2007
Gabriel Agbonlahor scored a late equaliser to earn Aston Villa a 1-1 draw with Everton at Villa Park.
New ground: Liverpool and Everton won't share
17.01 Mon Apr 02 2007
Liverpool have ruled out the possibility of groundsharing with Everton after confirming work on their new stadium will start next month.
'Safety is in Charlton's own hands'
11.19 Mon Apr 02 2007
Alan Pardew believes Charlton Athletic hold the key to their own Premiership survivial after they beat fellow strugglers Wigan Athletic.
Ferguson: 'United can taste the title'
10.28 Mon Apr 02 2007
Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted his Manchester United stars could "taste" the title after they came from behind to beat Blackburn 4-1.
Roman meeting: Questions over Jose's future
10.04 Mon Apr 02 2007
Jose Mourinho's Chelsea future is again being qestioned amid reports owner Roman Abramovich chaired an impromptu board meeting at Watford.
Ronaldo's Euro 'protection' warning
08.55 Mon Apr 02 2007
Cristiano Ronaldo has been warned ahead of Man United's Champions League trip to AS Roma he cannot expect "protection" from the referee.
Spurs boost Uefa Cup hopes
18.19 Sun Apr 01 2007
Tottenham Hotspur have improved their chances of securing a Uefa Cup spot with a 1-0 win at home to Reading.
Gunners sunk by Crouch hat-trick
18.15 Sat Mar 31 2007
Peter Crouch scored a stunning hat-trick as Liverpool saw off Arsenal 4-1 at Anfield in the Premiership.
Dundee Utd hold Celtic
18.11 Sat Mar 31 2007
An injury time equaliser by ten-man Dundee United denied Celtic the victory that would have put them on the verge of the Scottish title.
Man Utd still most valuable club
10.41 Fri Mar 30 2007
Manchester United are the most valuable football team in the world, according to Forbes magazine's annual list.
Wigan boss denies FA charge
15.07 Thu Mar 29 2007
Paul Jewell has requested a personal hearing after denying an FA charge of improper conduct and / or bringing the game into disrepute.
'Lampard was not dropped'
10.31 Thu Mar 29 2007
Steve McClaren has insisted that Frank Lampard was not dropped for England's 3-0 win over Andorra in their Euro 2008 Group E qualifier.
Liverpool and Everton to share stadium?
15.18 Wed Mar 28 2007
Liverpool's new owners are being urged by city council leaders to revisit the possibility of sharing their new home with rivals Everton.
Fergie plays down Treble hopes
10.34 Wed Mar 28 2007
Sir Alex Ferguson believes Manchester United are unlikely to repeat their historic 1999 Treble this season.
Real's Ronaldo interest
10.11 Wed Mar 28 2007
Real Madrid would be interested in signing Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo but not for 'crazy money', says president Ramon Calderon.
US tycoons complete Liverpool takeover
08.30 Tue Mar 27 2007
US tycoons George Gillett and Tom Hicks can begin to put in place their plans for Liverpool FC after their takeover was rubber-stamped.
Anelka could be tempted away from Bolton
11.01 Mon Mar 26 2007
Nicolas Anelka has admitted he could be tempted to leave Bolton if a big club makes a move for him.
Scholes: 'United are ready for Chelsea anytime'
13.05 Sat Mar 24 2007
Paul Scholes hopes Manchester United will have the title in the bag by the time they visit Chelsea for their rearranged Premiership clash.
Liverpool's US duo back boss Benitez
11.04 Thu Mar 22 2007
Manager Rafael Benitez has the full support of Liverpool's new American owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett.
No action after FA Cup fracas
17.29 Wed Mar 21 2007
The FA confirms there will be "no formal disciplinary action" against any players involved in restraining a pitch invader.
Benitez in Real link again
14.33 Wed Mar 21 2007
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is once again being linked with Spanish giants Real Madrid, according to reports.
Hammers blow: Ashton won't return
14.28 Wed Mar 21 2007
West Ham have confirmed Dean Ashton won't return to action until next season after undergoing further minor surgery on his injured ankle.
Ferguson upbeat about keeping Ronaldo
10.13 Mon Mar 19 2007
Sir Alex Ferguson is hopeful Cristiano Ronaldo will remain at Manchester United despite being linked with a possible summer move to Spain.
Johnson hopes to partner Rooney
09.34 Mon Mar 19 2007
Andrew Johnson hopes to partner Wayne Rooney when England take on Israel on Saturday after firing Everton to a 1-0 win over Arsenal.
Lampard won't walk out on Chelsea
08.44 Mon Mar 19 2007
Frank Lampard says he has no intention of walking out on Chelsea but has revealed his frustration at the slow progress of contract talks.
Villa fight out vital point against Liverpool
17.58 Sun Mar 18 2007
Aston Villa produced a dogged performance against Liverpool by fighting out a 0-0 draw.
Spurs handed Spanish Uefa Cup test
12.34 Fri Mar 16 2007
Tottenham boss Martin Jol will be looking to plot the downfall of holders Sevilla in the quarter-finals of the Uefa Cup.
FA hits Wenger with charge
16.40 Thu Mar 15 2007
The FA has charged Arsene Wenger with improper conduct and / or bringing the game into disrepute following the Carling Cup final.
Under-fire Pearce sees some positives
09.40 Thu Mar 15 2007
Under-fire boss Stuart Pearce could derive some crumbs of comfort despite seeing Man City slump to their fifth successive league defeat.
City suffer fifth straight defeat
22.33 Wed Mar 14 2007
Stuart Pearce watched his Manchester City team lose their fifth Premiership match in a row as they were beaten 1-0 by Chelsea.
Abramovich divorce: Chelsea unaffected
10.59 Wed Mar 14 2007
Roman Abramovich's divorce will not have any impact on his ownership of Premiership champions Chelsea.
Rafa: 'Let's not let up on league'
10.50 Wed Mar 14 2007
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is urging his European heroes to focus on the bread and butter of the Premiership.
Man United suffer Silvestre blow
09.35 Wed Mar 14 2007
Manchester United's treble hopes have been dealt another blow after French defender Mikael Silvestre was ruled out for the season.
Pearce refuses to be unsettled
16.45 Tue Mar 13 2007
Stuart Pearce is refusing to be unsettled by reports over his future as he bids to lift Manchester City ahead of the visit of Chelsea.
Chelsea hope for Essien boost
10.00 Tue Mar 13 2007
Chelsea hope Michael Essien's decision to pledge his future to the club will boost their chances of keeping John Terry and Frank Lampard.
Man United expect to seal Ronaldo deal
08.39 Tue Mar 13 2007
Man United chief executive David Gill believes it is "realistic" Cristiano Ronaldo will remain at Old Trafford for another five years.
Henry to remain a Gunner 'for life'
08.21 Tue Mar 13 2007
Injured Arsenal captain Thierry Henry has insisted that he will remain with the north Londoners "for life".
FA Cup: Chelsea bid to KO Spurs
16.57 Sat Mar 10 2007
Jose Mourinho says it will be difficult for his men to win the quadruple ahead of Chelsea's clash with Spurs in the FA Cup sixth-round.
Chelsea silent on Terry contract talk
16.55 Sat Mar 10 2007
Chelsea are remaining tight-lipped in the wake of reports that contract negotiations with captain John Terry have collapsed.
Arsenal skipper Henry 'devastated' by injury
12.37 Sat Mar 10 2007
Arsenal skipper Thierry Henry is 'devastated' after being ruled out for the rest of the season.
Henry out for the rest of the season
16.59 Fri Mar 09 2007
Thierry Henry will not play again this season as groin and stomach muscle injuries have ruled him out for three months.
Ferguson: 'Larsson could return'
14.38 Fri Mar 09 2007
Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed that Henrik Larsson could return to the Premiership before he hangs up his boots.
Liverpool accept US takeover
12.42 Fri Mar 09 2007
US businessmen George Gillett and Tom Hicks have secured unconditional control of Liverpool after meeting the acceptance condition.
Ronaldo in new United contract talks
16.25 Thu Mar 08 2007
Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that talks over a new Manchester United contract have begun.
Progress made in bungs inquiry
14.56 Wed Mar 07 2007
Bung investigators examining 17 transfers involving Premier League clubs say "significant progress" has been made in their inquiries.
Gerrard hails Liverpool Euro stars
09.26 Wed Mar 07 2007
Steven Gerrard has paid tribute to his team-mates after Liverpool knocked defending champions Barcelona out of the Champions League.
Police probe Mikel's move
09.20 Wed Mar 07 2007
Nigerian midfielder John Obi Mikel's move from Lyn Oslo to Chelsea last summer is being investigated by police in Norway.
Giggs has no Lille goal regrets
16.46 Tue Mar 06 2007
Ryan Giggs has insisted that he has no regrets over his controversial Champions League winner against Lille last month.
Mourinho does not feel the heat
15.30 Tue Mar 06 2007
Jose Mourinho says he does not feel under any pressure ahead of the second leg of Chelsea's Champions League clash with FC Porto.
Police probe Hammers' 'racist' chants
13.48 Tue Mar 06 2007
Police are investigating a complaint following footage of anti-Semitic chanting at Upton Park appearing on the internet.
Curbishley vows to keep Hammering on
13.16 Mon Mar 05 2007
Alan Curbishley is hoping to be given enough time by Eggert Magnusson to turn around West Ham United's fortunes after Spurs beat them 4-3.
Hammers beaten by two late goals
18.04 Sun Mar 04 2007
Alan Curbishley's West Ham threw away a 3-2 lead with five minutes left as they lost 4-3 to Spurs at Upton Park.
McCarthy hits penalty double
17.17 Sun Mar 04 2007
Blackburn took a step closer to a Uefa Cup place with a 2-1 win at Bolton thanks to two penalties from Benni McCarthy.
United will cope without Henrik
16.46 Sun Mar 04 2007
Sir Alex Ferguson is confident Manchester United can win the Premiership title without Henrik Larsson.
Roman warned about losing Mourinho
14.42 Sun Mar 04 2007
One of Roman Abramovich's advisors believes the Russian's popularity will be dented if Jose Mourinho leaves Chelsea.
Nugent admits Everton dream
14.00 Sun Mar 04 2007
Preston striker David Nugent has admitted he would like to move to Everton.
Drogba beats Eto'o to top award
16.11 Fri Mar 02 2007
Didier Drogba is upbeat about Chelsea's title hopes after beating Barcelona's Samuel Eto'o to the African Player of the Year award.
Terry set to miss Pompey clash
15.40 Fri Mar 02 2007
England captain John Terry is set to miss Chelsea's trip to Portsmouth this weekend after he suffered concussion in Cardiff last Sunday.
Everton apply for Intertoto Cup
10.46 Fri Mar 02 2007
David Moyes' Everton have applied to play in the Intertoto Cup in the hope of qualifying for next season's Uefa Cup.
Saha urges Man United to extend lead
10.36 Fri Mar 02 2007
Louis Saha wants Manchester United to gain "a great psychological advantage" over Chelsea in the title race with victory at Liverpool.
Bellamy 'lost it' with Riise
09.32 Fri Mar 02 2007
Controversial striker Craig Bellamy says he "lost it" with team-mate John Arne Riise during Liverpool's recent Portugal training camp.
Ashton plays down comeback talk
08.04 Thu Mar 01 2007
West Ham boss Alan Curbishley is facing another setback because Dean Ashton insists he is still a long way from playing again.
Eto'o linked with Liverpool move
11.07 Wed Feb 28 2007
Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o is being linked with a possible summer move to Liverpool amid speculation over his future at the Nou Camp.
Brown resigns from West Ham board
10.08 Wed Feb 28 2007
Former West Ham United chairman Terry Brown has resigned from the board at the Premiership strugglers.
'Abramovich snubs Chelsea celebrations' - report
09.33 Tue Feb 27 2007
Roman Abramovich is reported to have snubbed Chelsea's Carling Cup party as speculation mounts over his relationship with Jose Mourinho.
Ronaldo linked with Real move
09.22 Tue Feb