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Bent's hat-trick sinks Bolton

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000

Darren Bent chose the perfect moment to score his first hat-trick for Sunderland, with owner Ellis Short in town to check on his investment.

Jerome gains revenge on Pompey

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000

Cameron Jerome scored twice as Birmingham gained revenge for Saturday's FA Cup defeat at Fratton Park and pushed Pompey further towards relegation.

United toil without Rooney

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:19:40 +0000

Star striker likely to miss visit of Milan

Walcott’s dynamic display confounds critics

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:27:33 +0000

WHILE most of the focus was rightly on the stricken Aaron Ramsey following Arsenal’s fractious victory at Stoke, Theo Walcott wasn’t having the best of times either. Pilloried after his ineffective midweek display for England and struggling for form, fitness and confidence following a series of injuries of his own, the 20-year-old might have retreated into his shell

Arteta parades his old skills to hammer Hull

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:30:54 +0000

THE lights went out in the main stand and the tunnel before kick off, though no one needs money for the meter at Goodison. David Moyes, the Everton manager, had lost count of the number of goals his side had scored by the finish. "One of the radio boys said it was five and I was going to say something to him; I’m sure it was six," he reflected.

Dyer wants chance of performance-related payback

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:35:03 +0000

ALTHOUGH West Ham are not in immediate relegation danger, despite losing at home to fellow strugglers Bolton, it is clear Upton Park is not a happy place at the moment and the club’s co-owners David Sullivan and David Gold are grumpier than anyone.

Walcott steps up in Arsenal's hour of need

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000

As weeks on the defensive go, this has been an eventful one for Arsene Wenger. As if the Aaron Ramsey injury and all its molten opinion were not enough, there was the delicate matter of Theo Walcott.

Coyle feels Davies can do target job for Capello

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000

Bolton manager Owen Coyle hailed his side's victory over relegation rivals West Ham as "a massive three points".

Fergie quick to reassure injured Owen he has future at Old Trafford

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 09:21:47 +0000

ALEX FERGUSON has insisted that Michael Owen has not played his last game for Manchester United after revealing the forward will undergo hamstring surgery on Monday that will end his season.

Put your foot in: Wenger

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000

It is a sign of Arsenal's transformation from also-rans to title contenders that Arsene Wenger was refusing to play the victim yesterday.

Brown apologises after player bust-up

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:46:10 +0000

Hull manager Phil Brown has apologised for the "unsavoury" public bust-up between Jimmy Bullard and Nick Barmby this week.

Moyes hopes to extend Donovan's stay

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:41:13 +0000

David Moyes has not given up hope of keeping United States skipper Landon Donovan in a squad he maintains is the best he has ever had at the club.

Woodgate recovering from groin surgery

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:46:21 +0000

Tottenham centre-back Jonathan Woodgate has undergone surgery in Australia in attempt to cure his long-standing groin problem.

Giggs ready for title run-in

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:16:24 +0000

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Ryan Giggs' month-long absence with a broken arm has provided him with the rest required to be a major weapon for Manchester United in the title run-in.

Reports give McLeish a chuckle

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:06:25 +0000

Birmingham manager Alex McLeish has laughed off reports that former club owners David Sullivan and David Gold want to sign Liam Ridgewell, Sebastian Larsson and Christian Benitez for West Ham in the summer.

Robinho hopes to stay at Santos

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:06:14 +0000

Manchester City forward Robinho has reiterated his desire to extend his loan stay at Santos and hopes talks have already been initiated with the Barclays Premier League club.

Hargreaves return in sight

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:36:20 +0000

Sir Alex Ferguson is ready to let Owen Hargreaves take the next step on his road to recovery.

Hicks loses billionaire status

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:36:15 +0000

Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks has lost his billionaire status, according to Forbes magazine's latest rich list.

Wenger guards against complacency

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:31:19 +0000

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has called on his side to keep themselves grounded when they head to relegation-battlers Hull on Saturday looking to maintain their title challenge.

Gill: Glazers' model benefits United

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:31:12 +0000

Manchester United chief executive David Gill insists the Old Trafford outfit are benefiting from the Glazer family's business expertise.

No Pompey sales before semi

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:51:07 +0000

Portsmouth administrator Andrew Andronikou has promised fans that no players will be moved on ahead of their FA Cup semi-final.

City can press on with development

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:22:06 +0000

Manchester City have signed a £1billion agreement with Manchester City Council to develop land around their Eastlands stadium.

McLeish warns Benitez over diving

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:56:11 +0000

Birmingham manager Alex McLeish has warned recalled striker Christian Benitez to cut out the diving ahead of Saturday's home meeting with Everton.

Pompey receive administration boost

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:51:07 +0000

Portsmouth's hopes of survival were given a major boost when Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs accepted the club's move into administration.

Arsenal hoping for Fabregas miracle

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:26:08 +0000

Arsene Wenger accepts it will take a "miracle" for Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas to be fit for Saturday's Barclays Premier League trip to Hull.

Kenwright desperate for investment

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:17:11 +0000

Everton chairman Bill Kenwright is still hopeful there is a billionaire somewhere who wants to invest in the club.

Donovan happy with Goodison spell

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:17:07 +0000

On-loan forward Landon Donovan believes his short-term spell with Everton has been a success as he prepares for his final match with the club this weekend.

Nomura to advise Red Knights

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:16:02 +0000

The battle for control of Manchester United has taken another twist following confirmation that a leading global investment bank has agreed to advise on a possible acquisition of the Old Trafford outfit by the Red Knights group.

Laws has faith in his strikers

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:17:11 +0000

Burnley manager Brian Laws is convinced the club can stay up because of the attacking options at his disposal.

HMRC to accept Pompey administration

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:17:06 +0000

Portsmouth expect to be told today that Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs accept the club have entered administration legitimately.

Nugent rescues Clarets

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:56:10 +0000

David Nugent regained his scoring touch for the second match in a row but Burnley had to settle for a point in a 1-1 draw with Stoke.

Pompey dismiss 85 staff

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:46:07 +0000

Portsmouth have been forced to make 85 staff redundant as a result of ongoing cost-cutting measures under the administration of UHY Hacker Young.

Mancini aims to maintain momentum

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:26:17 +0000

Roberto Mancini has called on his Manchester City players to maintain their recent high standards if they want to claim a top-four place.

Macheda a fortnight from fitness

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:21:15 +0000

Sir Alex Ferguson expects Federico Macheda to be back in a fortnight to ease Manchester United's striker crisis.

Benitez leaps to Gerrard defence

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:26:07 +0000

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has defended Steven Gerrard following allegations the midfielder made a V sign towards referee Andre Marriner during the defeat by Wigan.