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BBC Sport - Football

BBC Sport - Football


Norwich 2-2 Everton

Posted: 17 Aug 2013 08:52 AM PDT

Norwich's record signing Ricky van Wolfswinkel's superb header rescues a point in a thrilling encounter with Everton.

Sunderland 0-1 Fulham

Posted: 17 Aug 2013 08:52 AM PDT

Pajtim Kasami scores his first Fulham goal as they beat a dominant Sunderland on the opening day of the season.

West Brom 0-1 Southampton

Posted: 17 Aug 2013 08:55 AM PDT

Rickie Lambert follows up his first goal for England by scoring a last-minute winner for Southampton at The Hawthorns.

West Ham v Cardiff

Posted: 17 Aug 2013 08:59 AM PDT

Joe Cole and Kevin Nolan score as West Ham United make easy work of Premier League new boys Cardiff City.

Suarez resolution satisfies Rodgers

Posted: 17 Aug 2013 08:48 AM PDT

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers refuses to discuss Luis Suarez's future but is now happy with the situation.

Aberdeen 0-2 Celtic

Posted: 17 Aug 2013 06:35 AM PDT

Aberdeen keeper Jamie Langfield's red card is the turning point at Pittodrie as Celtic earn three points against the Dons.

Leeds 1-1 Sheffield Wednesday

Posted: 17 Aug 2013 06:52 AM PDT

Sheffield Wednesday collect their first point of the season but miss chances to defeat Leeds United at Elland Road.

Ancelotti happy with Real Madrid squad

Posted: 17 Aug 2013 04:26 AM PDT

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti says he does not need any more players, despite being linked with Gareth Bale.

Chelsea will win title - Shearer

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 02:00 PM PDT

BBC Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer tips Jose Mourinho to lead Chelsea to the Premier League title this season.

Shearer: Too many French at Newcastle

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 04:13 PM PDT

Former Newcastle striker Alan Shearer says the large contingent of French players at the club is unhealthy.

Partick Thistle 1-1 Hearts

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 01:38 PM PDT

Jamie Walker makes up for conceding a penalty by shooting a late equaliser to give Hearts a point at Partick Thistle.

Giggs would consider non-Premier job

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 12:12 PM PDT

Ryan Giggs would not rule out a future lower-league management role to further his post-playing career ambitions.

Technical issue hits BT Sport app

Posted: 17 Aug 2013 08:23 AM PDT

Some BT Sport customers complain of problems with the new broadcaster's mobile device app, as it airs its first live Premier League match.

'Daggers out' for boss Di Canio

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 09:44 AM PDT

Former Sunderland player Michael Gray says 'people with daggers' are waiting for Black Cats boss Paolo Di Canio to slip up.

Blackpool's Ince fined £3,000 by FA

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 04:02 PM PDT

Manager Paul Ince is fined £3,000 by the Football Association for comments he made after Blackpool's League Cup exit at Preston.

Real Madrid and Barcelona dominate

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 09:26 AM PDT

Real Madrid and Barcelona will continue to dominate La Liga, says the Spanish players association president Luis Manuel Rubiales.

Footballer Healy cleared of assault

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 10:03 AM PDT

Northern Ireland footballer David Healy is found not guilty of assault after the man he was accused of attacking admitted lying in a bid to blacken his name.

VIDEO: Rodgers praises 'great performance'

Posted: 17 Aug 2013 07:28 AM PDT

Manager Brendan Rodgers praises Liverpool's "great performance" in their 1-0 home Premier League win over Stoke City.

VIDEO: Liverpool a threat all season - Bowen

Posted: 17 Aug 2013 07:42 AM PDT

Stoke assistant manager Mark Bowen says Liverpool will be a threat all season after Simon Mignolet saves a penalty to seal a 1-0 win.

VIDEO: Premier League preview

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 10:24 AM PDT

BBC Sport assesses the state of play in the Premier League ahead of the opening weekend of the new season.

VIDEO: Back British managers, says Pulis

Posted: 17 Aug 2013 01:22 AM PDT

Former Stoke manager Tony Pulis on the limited opportunities for British managers, leaving Stoke and his successor, Mark Hughes.

VIDEO: Six teams can win league - Wenger

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 07:41 AM PDT

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes that any of six teams could win the Premier League this season.

VIDEO: Man City in good shape - Pellegrini

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 08:21 AM PDT

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini says his team are in "good shape" and "absolutely ready" for the new Premier League season.

VIDEO: Mourinho back in 'natural habitat'

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 09:06 AM PDT

Jose Mourinho says he is most looking forward to "the salt and pepper" and "unpredictability" of football ahead of the opening weekend of the Premier League season.

Does it make statistical sense to sack a football manager?

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 06:00 PM PDT

As the English Premier League kicks off again, the top three clubs have new managers. But, statistically speaking, do managers really make a difference to a team's performance?

Pulis ponders life after Potters

Posted: 17 Aug 2013 01:26 AM PDT

Ex-Stoke boss Tony Pulis praises Mark Hughes, answers his critics, defends Michael Owen and takes aim at Twitter

Inverness CT 2-0 Motherwell

Posted: 17 Aug 2013 08:54 AM PDT

Goals by Richie Foran and Billy McKay continue Inverness's bright start in the Scottish Premiership as Motherwell disappoint.

Newport 1-0 Bristol Rovers

Posted: 17 Aug 2013 08:58 AM PDT

Andy Sandell scores from the penalty spot to settle the first Newport-Bristol Rovers Severn-side derby in 27.

Full-times: Irish Premiership

Posted: 17 Aug 2013 05:55 AM PDT

Up-to-the-minute news from Saturday's five matches in the Irish Premiership.

Football365 | Manchester Utd

Football365 | Manchester Utd


Jose Mourinho says recent title-winners were not outstanding champions

Posted: 17 Aug 2013 02:08 AM PDT

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has prepared for the new season with a gentle dig at Manchester United and Manchester City.

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Moyes keeping Ferguson close

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 09:43 PM PDT

David Moyes says it felt "odd" when he sat in Sir Alex Ferguson's chair - but the new Manchester United boss is glad to have a "great mentor".

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Neville praises Moyes impact

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 12:54 PM PDT

David Moyes has made an immediate impact as Manchester United boss, says Phil Neville.

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Rooney set for United bench

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 12:26 PM PDT

Wayne Rooney is expected to be on the bench when Manchester United face Swansea on Saturday.

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Football365 | England


Shearer: Lambert has a chance

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 11:38 AM PDT

Alan Shearer thinks Roy Hodgson will find it hard to overlook Rickie Lambert for his World Cup squad if he maintains his excellent form.

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McCall wants regular games

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 11:08 AM PDT

Scotland coach Stuart McCall would like to see the Auld Enemy clashes return on a semi-regular basis - but not the annual fixture of the past.

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Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini backs England keeper Joe Hart

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 08:08 AM PDT

Manuel Pellegrini has backed Manchester City's Joe Hart to prove he is still England's best goalkeeper.

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Denis Law calls for England v Scotland to become regular fixture

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 02:55 AM PDT

Denis Law has called for England and Scotland ties to become regular fixtures following this week's five-goal thriller.

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Football365 | Premier League News


Mourinho: We can win the title

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 04:14 PM PDT

Jose Mourinho believes his Chelsea team are capable of winning the Premier League title this season.

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Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas rejected offers as he believes club can achieve great things

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 03:42 PM PDT

Andre Villas-Boas has confirmed he turned down approaches from two clubs this summer.

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Crystal Palace manager Ian Holloway is fed up with his media image

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 03:36 PM PDT

Crystal Palace manager Ian Holloway has had enough of being seen as the class clown.

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Hull City's George Boyd excited about facing Chelsea and confident of survival

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 01:04 PM PDT

George Boyd is relishing the prospect of making his Premier League debut and is confident Hull can stay up this season.

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Neville praises Moyes impact

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 12:54 PM PDT

David Moyes has made an immediate impact as Manchester United boss, says Phil Neville.

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Rooney set for United bench

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 12:26 PM PDT

Wayne Rooney is expected to be on the bench when Manchester United face Swansea on Saturday.

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Jol: Taarabt worth a gamble

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 11:31 AM PDT

Martin Jol accepts that signing Adel Taarabt is a gamble, but insists the financial constraints at Fulham force him to take risks.

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Pardew: I still want a striker

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 10:26 AM PDT

Alan Pardew admits he is still desperate to sign a new striker as the Magpies approach their season-opener at Manchester City.

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West Ham are expecting a breakthrough season for Ravel Morrison

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 09:26 AM PDT

West Ham are expecting a breakthrough season for "changed man" Ravel Morrison.

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Hughton: New faces vital

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 09:31 AM PDT

Chris Hughton says Norwich have invested heavily in their squad over the summer in comparison to recent years.

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Transfer news: Florian Marange signs one-year deal with Crystal Palace

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 09:31 AM PDT

Crystal Palace have completed the signing of French defender Florian Marange on a one-year deal.

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Stoke City boss Mark Hughes admits Junior Hoilett interest

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 09:13 AM PDT

Stoke City boss Mark Hughes admits QPR winger Junior Hoilett is the type of player he would like to join the Potters.

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Premier League: Manchester City v Newcastle team news

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 09:25 AM PDT

Team news ahead of Monday evening's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Newcastle at the Etihad Stadium.

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Premier League: Cardiff boss Malky Mackay won't let pressure get to him

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 08:48 AM PDT

Cardiff boss Malky Mackay is happy to have the high expectations of owner Vincent Tan to deal with this season.

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Britton: We want to beat United

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 08:39 AM PDT

Leon Britton hopes David Moyes' move to Manchester United will see a downturn in the Scot's fortunes at the Liberty Stadium.

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Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini backs England keeper Joe Hart

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 08:08 AM PDT

Manuel Pellegrini has backed Manchester City's Joe Hart to prove he is still England's best goalkeeper.

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Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says Premier League is his favourite competition

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 08:02 AM PDT

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says he is 'better than ever' ahead of his return to the Premier League fray on Sunday.

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Schneiderlin sees Saints progress

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 08:25 AM PDT

Morgan Schneiderlin believes the new season will see an improvement in Southampton's play under Mauricio Pochettino.

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Premier League: Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho dreaming of World Cup with Brazil

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 08:00 AM PDT

Philippe Coutinho hopes an impressive first full season with Liverpool will help make his World Cup dreams reality.

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Premier League: Sascha Riether commits to Fulham until 2016

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 07:27 AM PDT

Sascha Riether has committed his future to Fulham by signing a new contract that ties him to the club until 2016.

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Manuel Pellegrini confirms Matija Nastasic set for early return to Manchester City

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 06:42 AM PDT

Manchester City defender Matija Nastasic could be ready to train sooner than expected, according to Manuel Pellegrini.

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Skipper Michael Dawson says Tottenham need fast start to season

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 06:43 AM PDT

Skipper Michael Dawson says Spurs must get their season off to a "flyer" if they are to compete for the title.

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Premier League: Crystal Palace v Tottenham team news

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 04:50 AM PDT

Team news ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Crystal Palace v Tottenham at Selhurst Park (kick-off 1.30pm).

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Roberto Martinez: I need time to make my mark at Everton

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 06:58 AM PDT

Roberto Martinez has pleaded for patience as he takes Everton into a Premier League campaign for the first time.

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Premier League: Chelsea v Hull City team news

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 05:20 AM PDT

Team news ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Hull City at Stamford Bridge (kick-off 4pm).

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Partick 1-1 Hearts: Match Report

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 03:31 PM PDT

Doncaster 2-0 Blackburn: Match Report

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 03:01 PM PDT

More misery for Rovers as Doncaster cruise

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 02:17 PM PDT

Indian-owned Blackburn continued their miserable start to the Championship campaign with a lacklustre 2-0 defeat at promoted Doncaster on Friday

Crystal Palace sign Marange

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 02:16 PM PDT

Crystal Palace have signed French defender Florian Marange on a free transfer from Bordeaux

Bench duty for Rooney?

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 02:16 PM PDT

Wayne Rooney is expected to be on the bench when Manchester United face Swansea in David Moyes first Premier League game as Red Devils manager

Pardew still in striker hunt

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 01:16 PM PDT

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew admits he is still desperate to sign a new striker as the Magpies approach their daunting Barclays Premier League season-opener at Manchester City on Monday night

CAS dismiss Metalist appeal

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 12:47 PM PDT

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has dismissed Metalist Kharkivs appeal to overturn their suspension from European competition this season

World Cup dream drives Coutinho

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 12:31 PM PDT

Liverpool forward Philippe Coutinho grew up with Brazilian compatriots Ronaldinho and Kaka as his idols and now he wants to follow in their footsteps

Pellegrini believes in Hart

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 12:31 PM PDT

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has backed Joe Hart to defy critics and prove he is Englands best goalkeeper

Wenger gunning for top quality

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 12:31 PM PDT

Arsene Wenger will not compromise on quality as he looks to bring only top top top players to Arsenal for the new season

Mackay not daunted by task ahead

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 12:31 PM PDT

Cardiff manager Malky Mackay has no problem dealing with the expectations of owner Vincent Tan after breaking the club transfer record three times this summer

Mourinho's back at the Bridge

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 12:31 PM PDT

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is keeping his options open until the final day of the transfer window as the pursuit of Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney shows no sign of abating

St Johnstone V Ross County at McDiarmid Park : Match Preview

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 12:31 PM PDT

Partick V Hearts at Firhill Stadium : Match Preview

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 11:33 AM PDT

Doncaster V Blackburn at Keepmoat Stadium : Match Preview

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 11:33 AM PDT

Annan Athletic V Montrose at Galabank Stadium : Match Preview

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Falkirk V Morton at Falkirk Stadium : Match Preview

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Dundee V Alloa at Dens Park Stadium : Match Preview

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St Mirren V Kilmarnock at St Mirren Park : Match Preview

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Inverness CT V Motherwell at Tulloch Caledonian Stadium : Match Preview

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Hibernian V Dundee Utd at Easter Road Stadium : Match Preview

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Rochdale V Chesterfield at Spotland Stadium : Match Preview

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Portsmouth V Morecambe at Fratton Park : Match Preview

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Newport County V Bristol Rovers at Rodney Parade : Match Preview

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Fleetwood Town V Burton Albion at Highbury Stadium : Match Preview

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Cheltenham V Plymouth at Abbey Business Stadium : Match Preview

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Stevenage V Leyton Orient at The Lamex Stadium : Match Preview

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Sheff Utd V Colchester at Bramall Lane : Match Preview

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Peterborough V Oldham at London Road Ground : Match Preview

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Gillingham V Brentford at MEMS Priestfield Stadium : Match Preview

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Crawley Town V Rotherham at Broadfield Stadium : Match Preview

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Reading V Watford at Madejski Stadium : Match Preview

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QPR V Ipswich at Loftus Road Stadium : Match Preview

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Nottm Forest V Bolton at The City Ground : Match Preview

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Millwall V Huddersfield at The Den : Match Preview

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Middlesbrough V Blackpool at The Riverside Stadium : Match Preview

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Leeds V Sheff Wed at Elland Road : Match Preview

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Derby V Leicester at Pride Park Stadium : Match Preview

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Burnley V Yeovil at Turf Moor : Match Preview

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Bournemouth V Wigan at Dean Court : Match Preview

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Birmingham V Brighton at St Andrews Stadium : Match Preview

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Barnsley V Charlton at Oakwell Stadium : Match Preview

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West Ham V Cardiff at Boleyn Ground : Match Preview

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West Brom V Southampton at The Hawthorns : Match Preview

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Swansea V Man Utd at Liberty Stadium : Match Preview

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Sunderland V Fulham at Stadium of Light : Match Preview

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Norwich V Everton at Carrow Road : Match Preview

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Liverpool V Stoke at Anfield : Match Preview

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Arsenal V Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium : Match Preview

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Tottenham to sign Roma's Osvaldo

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 11:11 AM PDT

Mourinho still has Rooney in his sights

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 09:26 AM PDT

Jose Mourinho insisted on Friday he will not give up on his pursuit of Wayne Rooney until the transfer window finally closes

Blanc promises to find wantaway Sakho solution

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 09:25 AM PDT

Laurent Blanc said Friday that Paris Saint-Germain will try to find a solution for wantaway France centre-back Mamadou Sakho

Suarez back in first-team training

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 09:01 AM PDT

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has returned to first-team training having been previously exiled by manager Brendan Rodgers

Nastasic set for early return

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 08:46 AM PDT

Manchester City defender Matija Nastasic could be back in training next week manager Manuel Pellegrini has revealed

Window pain for Palace

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 08:32 AM PDT

Ian Holloway is too busy trying to improve his Crystal Palace squad to get excited about the start of the new Barclays Premier League season

Martinez asks for patience

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 08:32 AM PDT

Roberto Martinez has asked Evertons fans for patience as he prepares to lead the team for the first time in the Barclays Premier League

Arteta blow for Gunners

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 07:01 AM PDT

Arsenal have been dealt a blow with the news that Mikel Arteta could be out for up to six weeks with a thigh injury

Goetze in Bayern squad for Frankfurt clash

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 07:01 AM PDT

Mario Goetze will be in the Bayern Munich squad for Saturdays trip to Eintracht Frankfurt following injury although the Bundesliga champions coach Pep Guardiola refused to confirm Friday whether he would play

Wolfsburg complete Gustavo signing

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 06:47 AM PDT

Wolfsburg have completed the signing of Brazil international Luiz Gustavo from Bayern Munich for an undisclosed fee

Reds agree Cissokho deal

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 06:32 AM PDT

Liverpool have agreed in principal to sign Valencia defender Aly Cissokho on loan with a view to permanent deal Press Association Sport understands

Pellegrini confident of City credentials

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 06:18 AM PDT

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini says he is confident he has a squad capable of competing on all fronts this season as they prepare for Mondays Premier League opener against Newcastle United

Fulham complete Bent signing

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 05:03 AM PDT

Fulham have signed Darren Bent on a season-long loan from Aston Villa

Khedira to remain at Real this season - agent

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 04:46 AM PDT

Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira is set to stay at the Santiago Bernabeu this season after his agent poured cold water on transfer rumours linking the German international with a possible move to England or France

Per Mertesacker named Arsenal captain

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 04:39 AM PDT

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Hodgson wants to see more of Jones

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 04:31 AM PDT

England boss Roy Hodgson has warned Phil Jones he must play in defence regularly for Manchester United before he can be considered in his favourite position for England

Arsenal target Luiz Gustavo completes Wolfsburg move

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 03:17 AM PDT

Brazilian international midfielder Luiz Gustavo has completed his transfer from European champions Bayern Munich to their Bundesliga rivals Wolfsburg the buying club confirmed on Friday

Manchester United boss David Moyes must accept tough start

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 03:16 AM PDT

David Moyes has had to settle for the knowledge that if Manchester United have a hard start to their Premier League campaign then so must all the clubs they face

Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert slams fixture switch

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 03:16 AM PDT

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has branded the re-scheduling of his sides Barclays Premier League trip to Chelsea unfair and suggested they have suffered because they are not one of the so-called big teams

Mourinho ready to come full circle

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 03:16 AM PDT

Jose Mourinho is concluding preparations for his competitive return as Chelsea manager ahead of the opening weekend of the season - 2164 days following his most recent match as a Barclays Premier League boss

Rodgers - We won't be sabotaged

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 03:16 AM PDT

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insists his side will not be distracted by the ongoing Luis Suarez transfer saga as they prepare to get their Barclays Premier League challenge under way

Wenger Taking Nothing For Granted

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 03:16 AM PDT

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has warned his side cannot expect any presents from their Barclays Premier League rivals this season as the Gunners look to mount a long-overdue sustained title challenge

Is There a Central Midfield Crisis in the English Premier League?

Posted: 16 Aug 2013 02:10 AM PDT

Where have all the central midfielders gone The English Premier League used to be the host of some of the finest central midfielders in the game of football but has quickly fallen behind when compared to other leagues

Asian chief backs embattled Qatar World Cup

Posted: 15 Aug 2013 10:46 PM PDT

Asias football chief has underlined his support for Qatars hosting of the 2022 World Cup after English officials suggested the event should be moved elsewhere

Laudrup insists Michu not for sale

Posted: 15 Aug 2013 06:46 PM PDT

Swansea boss Michael Laudrup has told Arsenal even a ridiculous offer would not be enough to prise Michu away from the Liberty Stadium

Robben relaxed as Goetze set for Bayern debut

Posted: 15 Aug 2013 05:31 PM PDT

Arjen Robben has said Mario Goetzes imminent league debut for Bayern Munich can only be a good thing for the defending champions ahead of Saturdays Bundesliga trip to Eintracht Frankfurt

Blanc hoping for Cavani impact as PSG make home bow

Posted: 15 Aug 2013 05:31 PM PDT

Paris Saint-Germain play their first home game since Laurent Blanc replaced Carlo Ancelotti as coach of the Ligue 1 champions when they entertain Ajaccio at the Parc des Princes on Sunday evening with memories of last seasons struggles against the Corsicans still fresh

Martino bringing back Barca intensity - Xavi

Posted: 15 Aug 2013 05:17 PM PDT

Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez believes his side will rekindle their intensity and pressing under the tutelage of new manager Gerardo Tata Martino

Moyes gets down to business after troubled start

Posted: 15 Aug 2013 05:17 PM PDT

David Moyes will be relieved to finally start his first Premier League campaign in charge of Manchester United at Swansea on Saturday after a tumultuous opening to his Old Trafford reign