By Brian HomewoodBERNE - Olympique Lyon and Sevilla qualified for the Champions League knockout stage with two games to spare on Wednesday while five-times European Cup winners Liverpool were left on the brink of elimination.Lyon advanced when Lisand
1 recommendationDimitar Berbatov and Wayne Rooney ensured Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United returned to winning ways in a routine 2-0 victory over Blackburn Rovers at Old Trafford here on Saturday.Rooney struck three minutes from time, converting Anderson's cros
1 commentRafa Benitez believes Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Manchester United will provide the impetus to get his side's spluttering title challenge back on track.Benitez's team ended a run of four successive defeats in emphatic fashion as second half goals f
2 recommendationsArsenal's young stars dazzled in the League Cup once again as the Gunners reached the quarter-finals with a 2-1 win over Liverpool, while Chelsea and Manchester City also romped through on Wednesday.Arsene Wenger uses the League Cup as his training g
1 recommendationBy Mike CollettLONDON - Didier Drogba scored twice on his return from a three-match European suspension as Chelsea drew 2-2 at Atletico Madrid to seal their place in the knockout round of the Champions League on Tuesday.Chelsea were joined in the las
Sir Alex Ferguson warned Manchester United's Premier League rivals that his side's 2-0 defeat at Liverpool will only strengthen their determination to retain the title.United cut a strangely subdued look as second half goals from Fernando Torres and
1 commentA late equaliser from Argentine striker Lisandro Lopez sent Lyon through to the Champions League knockout phase and left Liverpool's dreams in tatters after a 1-1 draw at the Stade Gerland on Tuesday.Liverpool missed a series of chances in the first
Alessandro Diamanti stepped off the bench to inspire a superb second-half comeback by West Ham United, who recovered from a two-goal deficit to draw 2-2 against Arsenal here at Upton Park on Sunday.Gianfranco Zola's side appeared dead and buried when
Liverpool beat Manchester United 2-0 to end its four-game losing streak and keep Chelsea at the top of the Premier League on Sunday, while Arsenal and Manchester City threw away two-goal leads and were held to draws.Arsenal tied West Ham 2-2 but stil
2 recommendationsBy Neil MaidmentLONDON - Liverpool had two players sent off and suffered a sixth loss in seven games on Saturday with a 3-1 defeat at Fulham on a day of red cards in the Premier League.Defenders Philipp Degen and Jamie Carragher were two of eight pla
1 commentNearly two decades after his FA Cup goal for Manchester United likely kept Alex Ferguson in a job at Old Trafford, Mark Robins will try to knock his old manager's side out of the League Cup.Robins's goal in a 1-0 third round win against Nottingham Fo
Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez endured another day to forget after his side were beaten 3-1 at Fulham and had two men sent-off at Craven Cottage here on Saturday.Defenders Philipp Degen and Jamie Carragher were both shown straight red cards in the sp
By Mitch PhillipsLONDON side Barnsley on Tuesday.Tottenham Hotspur, beaten by United on penalties in last season's final and winners in 2008, were eying a hat-trick of finals after they beat Everton 2-0.Blackburn Rovers beat Championship strugglers P
Liverpool striker Fernando Torres controls the ball during the Premier League match against Chelsea on October 4. Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has failed to recover from a groin injury in time for a crucial league match against Manchester United, but Torres will start against United.
1 recommendationSir Alex Ferguson revealed he had played Russian roulette to ensure Manchester United secured their passage into the last 16 of the Champions League.Facing a surprise defeat with his team trailing 3-1 to CSKA Moscow at Old Trafford on Tuesday, the lo
Tottenham Hotspur missed the chance to join champions Manchester United at the top of the Premier League table after losing 1-0 late on to Stoke City at White Hart Lane on Saturday.The match was goalless until four minutes from time when Glen Whelan,
1 recommendationBy Mike CollettLONDON - West Ham United won their first Premier League match since the opening day of the season when Zavon Hines scored deep in stoppage time to give them a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa at Upton Park on Wednesday.West Ham moved out o
1 recommendationLONDON - Police on Tuesday arrested eight fans during disturbances at Manchester United's League Cup match at Barnsley on Tuesday, a police spokesman said.In one incident a group of Manchester United fans broke into a food kiosk at the Oakwell stadiu
English giants Chelsea and Manchester United made hard work of it but ended up coming from behind to both qualify for the Champions League knockout stages on Tuesday.French champions Bordeaux joined them as they earned an impressive 2-0 victory over
By Neil MaidmentLONDON - After three months of waiting patiently, Liverpool fans finally got to see Alberto Aquilani make his first team debut on Wednesday.The 25-year-old Italian international, signed from AS Roma in pre-season for a reported 20 mil
1 recommendationBy Mike CollettLONDON - A young Arsenal side delighted a near capacity crowd at the Emirates Stadium with a scintillating 2-1 victory over Liverpool to secure a place in the League Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday.Manchester City thumped Championship
Didier Drogba announced his return to European football with a brace as Chelsea qualified for the knockout phase of the Champions League with a 2-2 Group D draw at Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.Drogba, back after a three-match suspension, scored twice i
1 commentChelsea reclaimed pole position in the English Premier League from champions Manchester United with a comprehensive 5-0 victory over Blackburn Rovers at Stamford Bridge here on Saturday.Chelsea will now hope Liverpool can produce a performance agains
It might be one of English football's grand occasions but Wednesday's League Cup match between Arsenal and Liverpool is likely to reveal more about their future prospects than their current form.Both Arsene Wenger and Rafael Benitez are likely to mak
Manchester United's Wayne Rooney (right) vies with Liverpool's Glen Johnson during their Premier League match at Anfield in Liverpool. Liverpool won 2-0. Rafa Benitez believes Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Manchester United will provide the impetus to get his side's spluttering title challenge back on track.
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Chelsea's midfielder Frank Lampard (L) celebrates scoring a goal with striker Nicolas Anelka during their English Premier League football match against Blackburn at Stamford Bridge in London. Lampard scored twice as Chelsea leapfrogged champions Manchester United into top spot in the English Premier League with a 5-0 rout of Blackburn Rovers.
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Manchester United's Gabriel Obertan (R) challenges Blackburn's striker El-Hadji Diouf (L) during their English Premier League football match at Old Trafford in Manchester. Manchester United won 2-0.
1 commentRafa Benitez believes Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Manchester United will provide the impetus to get his side's spluttering title challenge back on track.Benitez's team ended a run of four successive defeats in emphatic fashion as second half goals f
1 commentLiverpool beat Manchester United 2-0 to end its four-game losing streak and keep Chelsea at the top of the Premier League on Sunday, while Arsenal and Manchester City threw away two-goal leads and were held to draws.Arsenal tied West Ham 2-2 but stil
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Arsenal's Fran Merida (L) celebrates with teammates Craig Eastmond (R) and midfielder Samir Nasri (C) celebrate after Meridas goal during their Carling Cup fourth round match against Liverpool at home to Arsenal at the Emirates football stadium. Arsenal won 2-1.
Arsene Wenger, pictured on October 25, has warned Tottenham that his Arsenal stars will be determined to prove they are still number one in north London when the bitter rivals clash at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
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Lyon's Cris (right) vies with Liverpool's Fernando Torres during their Champions League Group E match at the Gerland stadium in Lyon, eastern France. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
3 commentsArsenal's young stars dazzled in the League Cup once again as the Gunners reached the quarter-finals with a 2-1 win over Liverpool, while Chelsea and Manchester City also romped through on Wednesday.Arsene Wenger uses the League Cup as his training g
Chelsea's midfielder Frank Lampard scores on a penalty during their English Premier League football match against the Bolton Wanderers at The Reebok stadium in Bolton. Chelsea won 4-0.
FA to probe Barnsley-Man Utd crowd troubleLONDON - The violent incidents surrounding Tuesday's League Cup clash between Barnsley and Manchester United, when eight arrests were made, will be investigated by the FA, the governing body said on Wednesday
By Brian HomewoodBERNE - Olympique Lyon and Sevilla qualified for the Champions League knockout stage with two games to spare on Wednesday while five-times European Cup winners Liverpool were left on the brink of elimination.Lyon advanced when Lisand
4 commentsTottenham Hotspur missed the chance to join champions Manchester United at the top of the Premier League table after losing 1-0 late on to Stoke City at White Hart Lane on Saturday.The match was goalless until four minutes from time when Glen Whelan,
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Chelsea's Ivory Coast footballer Didier Drogba celebrates after scoring a goal against Bolton Wanderers during a Carling Cup Fourth Round match at Stamford Bridge in London. Chelsea won 4-0.
Milos Krasic (right) of CSKA vies with Nemanja Vidic of Manchester United during their Champions League match in Moscow, on October 21. Both teams meet for their 2nd leg match on Tuesday, at Old Trafford.
Manchester United's Wayne Rooney (right) vies with Liverpool's Glen Johnson during their Premier League match at Anfield in Liverpool. Liverpool won 2-0. Rafa Benitez believes Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Manchester United will provide the impetus to get his side's spluttering title challenge back on track.
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Chelsea's Frank Lampard scores on a penalty during their Premier League match against the Bolton Wanderers at The Reebok stadium in Bolton. Chelsea won 4-0.
LONDON - Chelsea may consider selling naming rights for their Stamford Bridge stadium, new chief executive Ron Gourlay said on Thursday."Retaining the ground's heritage is paramount to considering such a move but we think it's achievable," Gourlay, w
By Neil MaidmentLONDON - After three months of waiting patiently, Liverpool fans finally got to see Alberto Aquilani make his first team debut on Wednesday.The 25-year-old Italian international, signed from AS Roma in pre-season for a reported 20 mil
Liverpool have two sent off in defeat at FulhamLONDON - Liverpool had two players sent off and suffered a sixth loss in seven games on Saturday with a 3-1 defeat at Fulham on a day of red cards in the Premier League. Defenders Philipp Degen and Jamie
Chelsea's Didier Drogba celebrates after scoring a goal against Bolton Wanderers during a Carling Cup Fourth Round match at Stamford Bridge in London. Chelsea won 4-0.
2 commentsBy Iain RogersMADRID - Didier Drogba scored twice on his Champions League return to lead Chelsea to a 2-2 draw at Atletico Madrid on Tuesday which sealed the London club's place in the knockout stages with two games to spare.There were few chances in
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Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is set to be without captain Steven Gerrard, pictured in action on October 4, defender Glen Johnson and Italian midfielder Alberto Aquilani for Saturday's match at Fulham.
1 commentBy Mike CollettLONDON - West Ham United won their first Premier League match since the opening day of the season when Zavon Hines scored deep in stoppage time to give them a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa at Upton Park on Wednesday.West Ham moved out o
1 comment Liverpool striker Fernando Torres controls the ball during the Premier League match against Chelsea on October 4. Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has failed to recover from a groin injury in time for a crucial league match against Manchester United, but Torres will start against United.
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Manchester United's Gabriel Obertan (right) challenges Blackburn's El-Hadji Diouf during their Premier League match at Old Trafford in Manchester. Manchester United won 2-0.
By Brian HomewoodBERNE - Olympique Lyon and Sevilla qualified for the Champions League knockout stage with two games to spare on Wednesday while five-times European Cup winners Liverpool were left on the brink of elimination.Lyon advanced when Lisand
Last to comment: - 1 recommendation Lyon's Cris (right) vies with Liverpool's Fernando Torres during their Champions League Group E match at the Gerland stadium in Lyon, eastern France. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Last to comment: - 1 recommendationLiverpool beat Manchester United 2-0 to end its four-game losing streak and keep Chelsea at the top of the Premier League on Sunday, while Arsenal and Manchester City threw away two-goal leads and were held to draws.Arsenal tied West Ham 2-2 but stil
Last to comment: - 2 recommendations Chelsea's Didier Drogba celebrates after scoring a goal against Bolton Wanderers during a Carling Cup Fourth Round match at Stamford Bridge in London. Chelsea won 4-0.
Last to comment: - 1 recommendationBy Iain RogersMADRID - Didier Drogba scored twice on his Champions League return to lead Chelsea to a 2-2 draw at Atletico Madrid on Tuesday which sealed the London club's place in the knockout stages with two games to spare.There were few chances in
Last to comment: - 1 recommendationTottenham Hotspur missed the chance to join champions Manchester United at the top of the Premier League table after losing 1-0 late on to Stoke City at White Hart Lane on Saturday.The match was goalless until four minutes from time when Glen Whelan,
Last to comment: - 1 recommendationRafa Benitez believes Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Manchester United will provide the impetus to get his side's spluttering title challenge back on track.Benitez's team ended a run of four successive defeats in emphatic fashion as second half goals f
Last to comment: - 2 recommendationsCarlo Ancelotti promised his Chelsea side would focus entirely on trying to qualify for the Champions League knockout phase with a Group D win over Atletico Madrid Tuesday despite a clash with Manchester United on the horizon.Chelsea lead Manchester
Last to comment: Chelsea's midfielder Frank Lampard (L) celebrates scoring a goal with striker Nicolas Anelka during their English Premier League football match against Blackburn at Stamford Bridge in London. Lampard scored twice as Chelsea leapfrogged champions Manchester United into top spot in the English Premier League with a 5-0 rout of Blackburn Rovers.
Last to comment: - 3 recommendations Manchester United's Gabriel Obertan (R) challenges Blackburn's striker El-Hadji Diouf (L) during their English Premier League football match at Old Trafford in Manchester. Manchester United won 2-0.
Last to comment: - 3 recommendationsBy Mike CollettLONDON - West Ham United won their first Premier League match since the opening day of the season when Zavon Hines scored deep in stoppage time to give them a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa at Upton Park on Wednesday.West Ham moved out o
Last to comment: - 1 recommendation Manchester United's Wayne Rooney (right) vies with Liverpool's Glen Johnson during their Premier League match at Anfield in Liverpool. Liverpool won 2-0. Rafa Benitez believes Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Manchester United will provide the impetus to get his side's spluttering title challenge back on track.
Last to comment: - 1 recommendation Arsene Wenger, pictured on October 25, has warned Tottenham that his Arsenal stars will be determined to prove they are still number one in north London when the bitter rivals clash at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
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Arsenal teammates celebrate after scoring the second goal of their Premier League match against the Tottenham Hotspurs at the Emirates Stadium. Tottenham Hotspur's hopes of gatecrashing the English Premier League's established elite have been put back into perspective as they slumped to a chastening 3-0 defeat at Arsenal.
Last to comment:Sir Alex Ferguson warned Manchester United's Premier League rivals that his side's 2-0 defeat at Liverpool will only strengthen their determination to retain the title.United cut a strangely subdued look as second half goals from Fernando Torres and
Last to comment:By Neil MaidmentLONDON - Liverpool had two players sent off and suffered a sixth loss in seven games on Saturday with a 3-1 defeat at Fulham on a day of red cards in the Premier League.Defenders Philipp Degen and Jamie Carragher were two of eight pla
Last to comment:By Mike CollettLONDON - Liverpool head for a decisive Champions League clash at Olympique Lyon on Wednesday with 10 players injured or doubtful for the game and coach Rafa Benitez facing the biggest crisis in his five-year Anfield reign.Benitez hopes
Last to comment:Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is set to be without captain Steven Gerrard, defender Glen Johnson and Italian midfielder Alberto Aquilani for Saturday's match at Fulham.Gerrard will miss his third successive match with the groin injury he suffered
Last to comment: Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is set to be without captain Steven Gerrard, pictured in action on October 4, defender Glen Johnson and Italian midfielder Alberto Aquilani for Saturday's match at Fulham.
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Arsenal's Robin van Persie (L) and Emmanuel Eboue (R) celebrate with teammate Samir Nasri (C) after he scored the second goal against AZ Alkmaar during the Champions League Group H football match at The Emirates Stadium in London.
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Arsenal's Fran Merida (left) celebrates with teammates Craig Eastmond (right) and Samir Nasri after Meridas goal during their Carling Cup fourth round match against Liverpool at home to Arsenal, at the Emirates stadium. Arsenal won 2-1.
Last to comment:Dimitar Berbatov and Wayne Rooney ensured Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United returned to winning ways in a routine 2-0 victory over Blackburn Rovers at Old Trafford here on Saturday.Rooney struck three minutes from time, converting Anderson's cros
Last to comment:Didier Drogba announced his return to European football with a brace as Chelsea qualified for the knockout phase of the Champions League with a 2-2 Group D draw at Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.Drogba, back after a three-match suspension, scored twice i
Last to comment: Liverpool striker Fernando Torres controls the ball during the Premier League match against Chelsea on October 4. Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has failed to recover from a groin injury in time for a crucial league match against Manchester United, but Torres will start against United.
Last to comment: - 1 recommendationChelsea beat Bolton Wanderers 4-0 for a second time in a matter of days as they stayed on top of the Premier League table with a convincing victory here at the Reebok Stadium on Saturday.Fresh from dumping Wanderers out of the League Cup by a 4-0 mar
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