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Man Utd’s Ferdinand scraps ban appeal

Rio Ferdinand has withdrawn his appeal against the extra one-match suspension he received for a “frivolous” challenge to a violent conduct charge brought against him by the Football Association. The Manchester United centre-back’s decision... Read more »

Eduardo out of Liverpool match

(GSM) – Arsenal will again be without Eduardo for the Premier League visit of Liverpool on Wednesday night. A hamstring injury keeps the Croatian striker out of the crucial match against the Reds. Eduardo has already missed the last two games... Read more »

Wenger hits out after Ballack comments

Arsene Wenger has brushed aside a broadside from Michael Ballack over his grudging praise for Chelsea in the wake of their win over Arsenal at the weekend. Chelsea midfielder Ballack has accused the Arsenal boss of making excuses for his side being outplayed... Read more »

Wenger denies Chamakh deal

(GSM) – Marouane Chamakh has been linked with Arsenal several times but Arsene Wenger insists there’s no deal for the Morocco striker. Chamakh is free to sign a pre-contract because he is out of contract with Bordeaux at the end of the season.... Read more »

Clichy: ‘Arsenal not out of title race’

(GSM) – Gael Clichy thinks Arsenal can still win the title, despite recent defeats against competitors Manchester United and Chelsea. Arsenal faces another crucial match against on Wednesday, when they take on fourth-placed Liverpool. While many... Read more »

India’s top tycoon denies bid for Liverpool

India’s wealthiest man Mukesh Ambani denied Tuesday a British newspaper report that he was in a race to take over Liverpool football club. But another Indian businessman reportedly in the running for the Merseyside club appeared more circumspect. The... Read more »

India’s Ambani group denies bid for Liverpool

India’s wealthiest man Mukesh Ambani denied Tuesday a British newspaper report that he was in a race to take over Liverpool football club. But another Indian businessman reportedly in the running for the Merseyside club appeared more circumspect. The... Read more »

Vieira set for home debut as City aim to revive campaign

Manchester City are set to hand home debuts to Patrick Vieira and Adam Johnson as they look to revive their faltering Premier League campaign against Bolton on Tuesday. A surprise 2-1 defeat away at struggling Hull on Saturday has dented City manager... Read more »

Two jailed over Dalglish grenade plot

A court jailed two men on Monday for leaving a live grenade outside the home of former Liverpool and Scotland footballer Kenny Dalglish. The hand grenade was found on the garden wall of Dalglish’s house in Southport, northwest England, last July,... Read more »

Terry thanks Chelsea´s fans for backing

Chelsea’s John Terry has thanked the club’s fans for their support after allegations about his private life that cost him the England captaincy. England manager Fabio Capello took a matter of minutes on Friday to tell Terry his time as captain... Read more »

How can Arsenal compete with the big guns in the future?

Arsenal’s last three results have basically ended their challenge for the Premier League title. Chelsea and Manchester United both proved that the Gunners are not yet ready to challenge for the Premier League title. So what are Arsenal’s main problems... Read more »

Ballack hits back at Wenger sniping

Michael Ballack has hit back at Arsene Wenger’s sniping at Chelsea’s perceived lack of flair by accusing the Arsenal manager of sour grapes over his side’s faltering Premier League title challenge. Arsenal enjoyed plenty of possession... Read more »

Gascoigne facing drink driving charge

Former England star Paul Gascoigne was arrested at the weekend on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, police said on Monday. The 42-year-old, who has struggled with alcoholism and depression, was arrested after officers were called to... Read more »

Nouble leaves West Ham

West Brom have agreed an initial one-month loan deal with West Ham for 18-year-old forward Frank Nouble. Baggies boss Roberto Di Matteo was on the hunt for a new forward due to Ishmael Miller’s ankle injury and Jerome Thomas’ suspension. “Frank... Read more »

Fuller arrested, Carroll charged over assaults

Ricardo Fuller, the Jamaica striker who plays for Stoke City in the English Premier League, has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a man in a nightclub at the weekend, police said on Monday. Staffordshire Police said a 21-year-old man had suffered... Read more »

United starlet joins Preston

Championship side Preston have signed Manchester United youngster Matt James on loan until the end of the season. The 18-year-old midfielder will join fellow United youngster Danny Welbeck at Preston. “It’s great coming from playing reserves... Read more »

Van der Sar close to pen improved contract

(GSM) – Edwin van der Sar is set to sign a new deal at Manchester United. The Dutch goalkeeper will pen a new, £90,000-a-week contract this week, according to the Daily Express. Van der Sar’s current contract is due to expire this summer.... Read more »

Gerrard urges Reds to keep momentum

(GSM) – Steven Gerrard hopes the win over Everton can inspire Liverpool to beat Arsenal on Wednesday. The Reds skipper has urged his teammates to build on their victory in last Saturday’s Merseyside derby. Liverpool’s recent results... Read more »

Cahill could miss World Cup after blood clot

Bolton defender Gary Cahill’s chances of going to the World Cup with England have been destroyed by a blood clot in his arm which is likely to mean he misses the rest of the season. Cahill, 24, missed his club’s goalless draw with Fulham on... Read more »

Fabregas rejects new Arsenal deal; eyes Barca move

(GSM) – Cesc Fabregas has rejected a new contract at Arsenal. The Gunners offered their Spanish captain a weekly wage of £127000 but Fabregas wants to join Barcelona next summer. Spanish newspaper Sport suggest that Fabregas’ return to the Camp... Read more »

Davies hits out at referee

(GSM) – On Saturday, Kevin Davies and Bolton Wanderers drew against Fulham (0-0). The Bolton captain managed to score against Fulham, but referee Mark Clattenburg cancelled the goal. Davies claims the official denied him a legitimate goal because... Read more »

Redknapp: King deserves World Cup spot

(GSM) – Tottenham Hotspur defender Ledley King has to go to the World Cup finals, according to his manager Harry Redknapp. The coach thinks King is the ideal cover for John Terry and Rio Ferdinand. “You’d take him to the World Cup... Read more »

We’re in real trouble, admits McCarthy

Mick McCarthy admits his Wolves side will find it tough to bounce back in their bid for survival in the Premier League after blowing the lead and losing 2-1 to local rivals Birmingham City on Sunday. Veteran Birmingham City striker Kevin Phillips scored... Read more »

Premier League – Who’s Hot and Who’s Not?

Who's Hot and Who's Not? Hot team United were great in their 5-0 win but I can’t give it to them because I reckon my Wilton Town side could beat Portsmouth at the moment! We could go for Burnley, who got their first win for Brian Laws, or Liverpool... Read more »

Ancelotti insists title race is still wide open

Carlo Ancelotti insists Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Arsenal has not reduced the fight for the Premier League title to a two-horse race between the Blues and Manchester United. Ancelotti’s side provided beleaguered captain John Terry with a much-needed... Read more »

Ancelotti sings Terry’s praises

(GSM) – Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti sang John Terry’s praises following Chelsea’s 2-0 win over rivals Arsenal at Stamford Bridge. Terry has been in the spotlight after his private-life issues surfaced in the media. Terry put his... Read more »

Drogba gives Terry a boost as Chelsea go top

John Terry ended a miserable week on a high as Chelsea striker Didier Drogba tormented Arsenal again to inspire his team to a 2-0 win that sent the Blues back to the top of the Premier League on Sunday. Terry showed no signs of being affected as he returned... Read more »

Capello hands warning to starlets

(GSM) – England manager Fabio Capello has warned England’s young prospects that they need to play regularly to have a chance to represent their nation in South Africa. Capello has warned Arsenal’s Jack Wilshire, Kieran Gibbs and Theo... Read more »

Neville warns Chelsea

(GSM) – Manchester United captain Gary Neville has warned Premier League leaders Chelsea that United are exactly where they want to be in the title race. The Blues still have to visit Old Trafford on April 3 and the veteran defender is in a confident... Read more »

Birmingham City defeats Wolverhampton

Veteran Kevin Phillips’ double late strike here on Sunday put a dampener on Wolves manager Mick McCarthy’s 51st birthday celebrations as Birmingham City came from behind to win 2-1. Ironically Phillips may have been allowed to leave the club... Read more »