- Young: We're better equipped this year
- 2010-01-01 16:02
- Luke Young insists Aston Villa now have a "stronger mentality" to cope with any setbacks and to avoid a repeat of last season's disappointing fade-out which cost them a Champions League spot.
- Ferguson to stick with youth
- 2010-01-01 12:47
- Sir Alex Ferguson is determined to stick with his youngsters for next Wednesday's Carling Cup semi-final against Manchester City.
- Chelsea's problems are over - Ancelotti
- 2010-01-01 12:47
- Carlo Ancelotti insists Chelsea's mid-season blip has nothing to do with comments from Arsene Wenger, who he has labelled a "magician" after the Frenchman predicted the Barclays Premier League leaders would drop points.
- Song keen to sign off in style
- 2010-01-01 12:47
- Cameroon midfielder Alex Song wants to "finish the job" by guiding Arsenal into the fourth round of the FA Cup before heading off on international duty.
- McLeish's fears for England
- 2010-01-01 12:47
- Alex McLeish admits the lack of home-grown players on duty in this week's Portsmouth-Arsenal clash is "worrying" for the future of English football.
- Carragher the right man for right-back
- 2010-01-01 12:17
- The ever-reliable Jamie Carragher can expect to again be thrust into action at right-back on Saturday when Liverpool travel to face Reading in the third round of the FA Cup.
- Evans keen to focus on cup tie
- 2010-01-01 12:17
- Bolton caretaker boss Chris Evans wants his players to focus on the job in hand on Saturday rather than speculating about who the new manager might be.
- Coyle concentrating on next match
- 2009-12-31 13:32
- Burnley manager Owen Coyle has played down speculation linking him with the vacant Bolton managerial position.
- Evans 'won't apply' for Bolton job
- 2009-12-31 12:02
- Bolton caretaker manager Chris Evans has ruled out applying for the manager's job on a permanent basis.
- Finnan admits to player worries
- 2010-01-01 12:17
- Defender Steve Finnan admits the Portsmouth players cannot help but be worried by the club's current financial plight.
- Double injury blow for Spurs
- 2010-01-01 11:17
- Tottenham full-back Benoit Assou-Ekotto is set to miss most of January after suffering a groin strain, boss Harry Redknapp has confirmed.
- Bale to get chance for Spurs
- 2009-12-22 18:48
- Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp insists Gareth Bale is ready for a run in the team next month when Benoit Assou-Ekotto goes to the African Nations Cup with Cameroon.
- No action against Assou-Ekotto - Redknapp
- 2009-12-15 17:48
- Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp will take no further action against Benoit Assou-Ekotto following his altercation with a fan after Sunday's match with Wolves.
- Assou-Ekotto to meet supporter
- 2009-12-14 23:47
- Tottenham's Benoit Assou-Ekotto is set to meet the supporter he clashed with after Saturday's defeat to Wolves to bring an "amicable" end to the matter.
- FA await reports on Assou-Ekotto
- 2009-12-14 14:02
- The Football Association are waiting on reports from Tottenham's Barclays Premier League game against Wolves on Saturday before deciding whether Spurs full-back Benoit Assou-Ekotto will face any investigation into his clash with a...
- Police investigate Tottenham assault allegation
- 2009-12-13 15:02
- Tottenham full-back Benoit Assou-Ekotto is facing an investigation into his clash with a fan after the defeat to Wolves, police have confirmed.
- Assou-Ekotto in fan bust-up
- 2009-12-12 20:01
- Tottenham full-back Benoit Assou-Ekotto was involved in an ugly confrontation with a supporter after the 1-0 defeat to Wolves at White Hart Lane.
- Lansbury commits to Gunners
- 2010-01-01 01:05
- Arsenal midfielder Henri Lansbury has agreed a new long-term deal, the London club have announced on their website.
- Diaby signs new deal
- 2009-12-31 14:01
- France international midfielder Abou Diaby has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal, the Barclays Premier League club confirmed on Thursday.
- Pavlyuchenko won't derail Spurs - Harry
- 2009-12-31 18:16
- Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp insists Roman Pavlyuchenko will not be allowed to destabilise the club's season after revealing the striker's "head wasn't right" to play in a recent game.
- Pavlyuchenko fears being Spurs joke
- 2009-12-31 11:16
- Roman Pavlyuchenko looks as though he could be on his way out of Tottenham in the January transfer window after reportedly claiming in the Russian press that manager Harry Redknapp is "mocking" him by leaving him out of the team.
- Pompey delay player wages again
- 2009-12-31 18:16
- Portsmouth expect to pay their players' December salaries on January 5.
- Johnson out for month
- 2009-12-31 17:46
- Liverpool defender Glen Johnson has been ruled out for at least a month with a knee injury.
- Ligament damage for Johnson
- 2009-12-31 01:20
- Liverpool have confirmed Glen Johnson suffered a medial ligament injury to his right knee during Tuesday night's match at Aston Villa.
- Kapo set for Wigan exit
- 2009-12-31 16:33
- Wigan midfielder Olivier Kapo could be set for a loan move to Ligue 1 outfit Boulogne.
- Gartside seeks new manager
- 2009-12-31 11:32
- Bolton chairman Phil Gartside will begin the task of identifying a new manager on Thursday with former Italy goalkeeper Walter Zenga emerging as a surprise candidate.
- Rooney sets goal target
- 2009-12-31 11:16
- Wayne Rooney admits he would be stunned if he failed to eclipse his best seasonal goal tally of 23.
- We can avoid relegation - Grant
- 2009-12-31 11:16
- Avram Grant is convinced Portsmouth still have what it takes to survive in the Barclays Premier League, despite a resounding 4-1 home defeat to Arsenal and more financial worries.
- Grant eyes great escape
- 2009-12-11 16:02
- Portsmouth manager Avram Grant is certain his side can pull off a great escape from the Premier League's drop zone despite a wretched season on and off the pitch so far.
- Kirkland a major doubt for cup clash
- 2009-12-31 11:16
- Chris Kirkland seems certain to miss Wigan's FA Cup third-round tie with Hull at the DW Stadium on Saturday.
- New deal for Hodgson
- 2009-12-31 01:20
- Fulham manager Roy Hodgson has agreed a new 12-month rolling contract with the club.
- Everton to hold fresh stadium talks
- 2009-12-31 01:20
- Everton have confirmed they will enter into new talks with Liverpool City Council over a new stadium.



