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We look head to the Premier League weekend with only three matches left to go
Football » Premier League
The Manchester duel continues apace, big London derbies, Darron Gibson seeks revenge and everything else you should watch out for this Premier League weekend.
Football » Premier League
Ahead of a festive weekend's action, we're focussing on the big one at the Etihad, a very fragile Man United side and the perfect hangover cure on Sunday morning.
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Stoke are a machine, Newcastle's dream start is definitely over and Martin O'Neill was lucky to get a win on his first day in the Sunderland dugout.
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Leaving their Carling Cup and Champions League woes from this month well behind them, a confident Manchester United routed Wolves at Old Trafford today.
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Another weekend of Premier League football rolls around and a familiar face is back in the game but a new boy could be on his way out.
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Under fire Blackburn boss Steve Kean has admitted he “forfeited” last night’s Carling Cup tie with Cardiff as he is worried about the club’s league position.
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Arsenal’s crocked midfielder Jack Wilshere has had enough of Spurs fans thinking they rule the roost and has asked them to put their money where their mouths are.
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Unpopular Blackburn boss Steve Kean has been handed a new contract by the club, keeping him at the club (in theory anyway) until 2015.
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Freshly returned to the Tottenham bench, Harry Redknapp now believes Spurs can win the Premier League this season, if they keep their form up.
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Everybody’s favourite black hole for money NAMA may be about to sell one of its biggest sites to Roman Abramovich so he can build Chelsea a new home.
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Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand had a jab at Liverpool fans on Twitter today. It's not going down well.
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Multi-million pound Liverpool flop Andy Carroll is about to enter a year-long boot camp at Anfield to get him into shape.
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In news that will shock Arsenal fans, Arsene Wenger has hinted that this may be his final year in charge of the Gunners.
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He may be the only person in the world who thinks it but Chelsea manager Andre Villas Boas thinks that Fernando Torres is still worth £50million.
Sports » Betting
The less said about last week's tips the better. Just chance a tenner on these four for the guts of €200. We'll get it right sometime.
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Former Arsenal hero Thierry Henry is back at the Emirates and the talk is he may be signing up with the Gunners for a short-term deal.
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In news that will gladden the heart of Liverpool and Ireland fans, Seamus Coleman could be about to swap Goodison Park for Anfield.
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A nervy Manchester United retook their second spot in the Premier League table following a Sunderland own goal from former Red Devil Wes Brown.
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Arsenal spanked Chelsea 5-3 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday in easily the craziest game of the year so far.
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He has four convictions for assault but Everton have turned to one of their terrace heroes to train the next generation of Toffees.
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It looked like Arsenal were in a complete mess over the summer and now Arsene Weneger has confirmed it was even worse than we expected.
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Are the Premier League really considering the idea of abolishing relegation? Makes the National Hurling League reforms look mild.
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Liverpool have broken ranks and have demanded a bigger share of the Premier League TV money pie than teams like Bolton.
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Luis Suarez reckons Liverpool can't win the title this season. Do you agree?
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Nemanja Vidic is on track to return to the Manchester United side for the game against Liverpool in 10 days' time.
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Former Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn has pledged that it will take an ‘apocalypse’ for Steve Bruce to lose his job.
Football » Premier League
Irish international Shane Long was on the mark once again for West Brom, while both Manchester clubs maintained their impressive starts in the Premier League.
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Ireland striker Kevin Doyle is set to sign a new contract with Wolves on Wednesday, according to reports.
Football » News
Joey Barton thinks he can play at the top level until he is 40. Is he crazy?
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The bad news just keeps coming for poor old Arsene Wenger.
Football » Premier League
Peter Crouch put an end to Manchester United’s flawless start to the season on what was an eventful day in the Premier League.
Football » Premier League
New signing Roysten Drenthe and the previously unheralded Apostolos Vellios scored late on as Everton defeated Wigan at Goodison Park.
Football » News
Steve Kean continues to insist that all is well, depspite the rising unhappiness at Blackburn.
Football » News
Yet another former player has put the boot into Gerard Houllier and his management style at Aston Villa
Football » Premier League
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero continued to make the Premier League look easy with a brilliant hat-trick to defeat Wigan at the Etihad Stadium.
Football » Premier League
Hopefully the logging in problem is over… and guess what? All users of Fantasy Premier League can make unlimited transfers to their team for Gameweek 2.
Video: Seb Larsson spoils the party for Liverpool at Anfield, plus Saturday's Premier League results
Football » Premier League
An amazing goal by Sunderland's Seb Larsson spoilt the party for Liverpool, who'd dominated early on but could only manage a 1-1 draw, as the Premier League got under way.
Football » Premier League
The BBC have come up with a nifty little video graphic explanation of the facts and figures relating to the most expensive football league in the world.
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The Premier League will decide by Thursday whether this weekend's opening round of Premier League games are to be postponed after widespread rioting in the UK.
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Liverpool fans may have to wait until after the opening day of the season to see Luis Suarez back in a red shirt.
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The Premier League has announced plans to create an interactive virtual reality viewing experience for fans around the world.
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Arsenal’s notoriously flaky title credentials will be tested very early next season, with the Gunners facing Liverpool and Manchester United in their first three games.
Football » Premier League
What a weekend of sport it has been. Sensational. On the final day of the Premier League Birmingham and Blackpool were relegated after a series of astonishing twists and turns.
Football » Features
With the Premier League season drawing to a close, we've decided to apply Animaniac's 'Good Idea, Bad Idea' formula to assess this season's transfers and performances.
Football » Premier League
West Ham relegated, Tottenham on course for Europa League and Birmingham now dicing with the drop zone. A hectic day in the Premier League.
Football » Premier League
One point was all they needed and one point is all they got as Manchester United claimed the Barclays Premier League title at Ewood Park this afternoon.
Football » Premier League
The title race may be all over bar the presentation, and the top four done and dusted well in advance of the final fortnight, so all the drama this weekend will be at the bottom.
Football » News
Chelsea players including Fernando Torres and John Terry were left a little red faced at the launch of their new kit for the 2011/2012 season.
Entertainment » TV & Radio
Liverpool aren't all that bad to watch lately. Even Maxi, who we once thought couldn't kick snow off a rope, is starting to pull up his socks.
Football » Premier League
Securing the Premier League title should be a cake walk for Manchester United after they outfoxed, outplayed and outclassed Chelsea at Old Trafford this afternoon.
Football » News
All he had to was put his foot through the ball to save the day, the season and West Ham's chances of survival in the Premier League. What a miss this was from Keano.
Football » Premier League
It was all eyes on the drop zone in the Premier League today as West Ham and Wigan both recorded draws to leave the fight for survival still standing.
Football » Premier League
It’s all about Man Utd-Chelsea at Old Trafford on Sunday as the D-Day in the Premier League title race approaches. You’ll be glued to it. Won’t you? Won’t you?
Football » Premier League
Two controversial goals helped Chelsea come from behind to beat Spurs, while Wigan and Blackpool claimed vital points to keep their survival hopes alive.
Football » Features
Will the title be sown up? Can Spurs mount a late rally and does anyone care about Sunderland v Fulham? JOE talks you through the Premier League this weekend.
Football » Football opinion
JOE feels Manchester United have the title at their mercy this weekend and that it's high time Scott Parker was rewarded for his one-man show at West Ham.
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With just five games remaining in the Premier League and after a 3-3 draw with Tottenham last night, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger reckons his side can still leapfrog Manchester United at the top...
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Manchester United striker Michael Owen says he was disappointed with the negative reception he received during his side’s 0-0 draw with Newcastle United on Tuesday night.
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JOE reckons Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas broke ranks too soon by criticising their style of football when the title is still up for grabs.
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Manchester United left the door ajar for Arsenal to come calling after drawing stalemate with Newcastle last night.
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Manchester United have escaped action from the English Football Association after their dressing room was thrashed following their FA Cup semi-final defeat to rivals Manchester City at Wembely on...
Entertainment » TV & Radio
Bar an implosion, Manchester United look to have the Premier League all wrapped up, six points ahead of Arsenal with six games remaining going into tonight's clash with Newcastle United.
Football » Football opinion
After another hectic weekend of league and cup action, JOE takes a look back at what we have learned, and what we may have already known.
Football » News
In the battle of the Mancunian giants, City got the goal that mattered. Meanwhile in the Premier League, Villa and Wigan enjoyed important wins.
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JOE wonders if West Brom’s resurgence will continue, if Liverpool can end to Arsenal’s title challenge and looks ahead to a meeting of two struggling Irish legends at Upton Park.
Football » Football opinion
With both Roberto Mancini and Carlo Ancelotti enjoying a less than comfortable time of things at the moment, JOE wonders how long the Italian duo have left at their respective clubs.
Football » Premier League
Under-fire Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has accepted full responsibility for his side’s limp 3-0 collapse to Liverpool at Anfield last night.
Football » Premier League
Goals from Emmanuel Eboué, Abou Diaby and Robin van Persie helped Arsenal to an away victory against a struggling Blackpool.
Football » Premier League
Manchester United opened up a ten point gap at the top of the Premier League, while Bolton, Chelsea, West Brom, Spurs and Everton were also victorious.
Football » Football opinion
JOE looks back on a weekend in which Manchester United’s resilience brought them one step closer to the title, while Arsenal and Liverpool were haunted by old failings.
Football » Features
JOE looks ahead to a vital meeting at Upton Park and wonders if Stoke’s Irish contingent can upset a resurgent Chelsea at the Britannia Stadium.
Football » Football opinion
This morning, JOE runs the rule over the teams at the bottom of the Premier League, and hopes that the three that do go down are the ones that deserve to.
Football » Premier League
Manchester United's ten men edge ahead of Bolton at Old Trafford, but despite Arsenal scoring two at the Hawthorns they also let two in.
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JOE looks ahead to Sunday’s Stamford Bridge showdown, wonders if West Brom can add to Arsenal’s agony and considers a battle between the Duffer and Seamus Coleman.
Entertainment » TV & Radio
Can the Pensioners squash the Tangerines? Tonight we find out. And afterwards it's Borat and the Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan.
Football » Features
JOE looks ahead to a mouth-watering clash at Anfield, fancies Wolves to repeat their giant-killing feats and wonders if Ciaran Clark can establish himself at the heart of the Aston Villa defence.
Football » Premier League
Chelsea came from a goal behind to defeat Manchester United at Stamford Bridge and breathe life back into the Premier League title race.
Football » Premier League
Manchester United made light work of Wigan and it was a black day for Blackpool and Blackburn, as Wolves and Villa chalked up clear victories.
Football » Features
JOE looks ahead to a crucial relegation battle at Molineux, wonders if James McCarthy can mix it against the league leaders and backs Fulham to turn a few heads at Eastlands.
Football » Premier League
Leyton Orient managed to shock Arsenal at the death, while Manchester City ran out comfortable winners in a 4th round replay.
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Irish international Leon Best scored for Newcastle as the Magpies defeated Birmingham City, while Manchester City played out a stalemate with Aris Salonika in the Europa League.
Football » Premier League
Loan signing Daniel Sturridge scored his third goal in three games as Bolton defeated Everton at a rain-soaked Reebok Stadium
Football » Features
JOE looks ahead to the Manchester derby, wonders whether Wolves can do another spot of giant-killing and backs Damien Duff to sparkle for the second time this week.
Football » Premier League
Fernando Torres was a mere passenger as Liverpool defeated Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, while Birmingham claimed a vital win in a relegation battle with West Ham at Upton Park.
Football » Premier League
Kevin Doyle netted the winner as Wolves put an end to Manchester United’s unbeaten Premier League record at Molineux.
Football » Premier League
38 goals, seven penalties scored (both Premier League records), Arsenal conceding a four goal lead; what a day of action it was in the Premier League.
Football » Features
JOE looks forward to a Premier League weekend in which two big spenders clash, an Irish striker tries to make his mark and the DW Stadium struggles to get bums on seats.
Football » Premier League
Robbie Keane and Luiz Suarez scored on their debuts for West Ham and Liverpool respectively, while Manchester City lost ground after only managing a draw against Birmingham City.
Football » Premier League
Chelsea rekindled their form of old last night by thumping Bolton at the Reebok Stadium in the Premier League.
Football » Premier League
Two goals either side of half-time were enough to give Blackburn a victory over a battling West Brom side at Ewood Park.
Football » Premier League
Manchester United comfortably held on to their top spot as Manchester City are thwarted in their attempt to move second by Villa new boy Darren Bent.
Football » Features
JOE looks ahead to this weekend in the Premier League and considers what matches to watch and avoid, who might surprise and the Irish players to keep an eye on.
Football » Premier League
Manchester United returned to the top of the Premier League table after a goalless draw against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane.
Football » Premier League
Kenny Dalglish is still awaiting his first win since returning as Liverpool manager as the Reds could only draw with Everton in a spirited Merseyside derby at Anfield.
Football » Premier League
Asamoah Gyan struck late to earn a draw for a below par Sunderland against Newcastle, while Birmingham and Aston Villa couldn’t be separated at St. Andrews.
Football » News
Kenny Dalglish has lost his first two games in his second term as Liverpool manager, as Blackpool caused a mild shock at Bloomfield Road on Wednesday night.
Football » Premier League
Without even playing, Manchester United were the real winners in the Premier League this evening as Arsenal, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea all dropped points.
Football » Premier League
Manchester United stay top of the Premier League after defeating Stoke, Fulham had it easy against West Brom and Birmingham edged a thriller against Blackpool at Bloomfield Road.
Football » Premier League
Newly declared Irish international Ciaran Clark rescued a point for Aston Villa with a late header after a dramatic finish at Stamford Bridge.
Football » Features
It's the end of the year, but not the end of the season. Nevertheless, JOE has compiled a team of players who have impressed over the last five months in the Premier League.
Football » Premier League
Wolves pulled off a shock victory at Anfield, ten man Wigan managed to hold Arsenal, while Chelsea defeated Bolton thanks to an offside goal.
Football » Premier League
Manchester United remain top of the Premier League after a comfortable victory over Sunderland at Old Trafford, while elsewhere there were wins for Stoke, Bolton, West Ham, Man City and Wigan.
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JOE takes a look at what to keep an eye on in the Premier League over the festive period, providing the games go ahead of course.
Football » Premier League
Manchester City missed the chance to go top of the league at Christmas for the first time since 1929 after falling to a 2-1 defeat to Everton on Monday evening.
Football » Premier League
Frank Lampard will start for Chelsea against Manchester United on Sunday, having just returned from three and a half months on the sidelines.
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In this week’s Premier League Heroes and Villains, JOE salutes Blackpool and a rejuvenated Yaya Toure, while getting a dig in at the tempestuous Mario Balotelli.
Football » Premier League
A goal from Ji-Sung Park just before half time was enough to earn a win for Manchester United over Arsenal which sends the Red Devils to the top of the Premier League table.
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Trap's too lazy to do it, so leave it to JOE to look back on the performances of the established and potential members of the Ireland squad over the weekend.
Football » Football Gallery
The Newcastle fans raged at Mike Ashley, Yaya Toure struck twice for Man City and Drogba missed a late chance to put Chelsea top. Here's the Premier League weekend in pictures.
Football » Premier League
Today's London derby finished level, while Bolton and Wolves recored valuable victories.
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JOE looks ahead to this weekend in the Premier League and considers what matches to watch and avoid, who might surprise and the Irish players to keep an eye on.
Football » Premier League
Arsenal went top of the Premier League after a 2-1 victory over Fulham at the Emirates, while elsewhere there were wins for Blackburn and Manchester City
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Manchester City and Chelsea target David Luiz has paved the way for a move to the Premier League in January after admitting that he doesn’t know where his future lies.
Football » Football opinion
Like most English managers, tactics are something of an irrelevance to Harry Redknapp and Tottenham’s players are the main reason behind Spurs’ resurgence of late, writes Ken Early.
Football » Features
There’s no change at the top of the J-League, Joe’s Journeymen plummeted down the table once more and Joshua Walsh’s B Killington the 2nd claimed the monthly prize for November.
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JOE takes a look back at the weekend's Premier League action and picks out its heroes, villains, favourite goal and best manager.
Football » Premier League
JOE looks ahead to this weekend in the Premier League and considers what matches to watch and avoid, who might surprise and the Irish players to keep an eye on.
Football » Features
JOE takes a look back at the weekend's Premier League action and picks out its heroes, villains, favourite goal and best manager.
Football » Premier League
Manchester United moved into joint-first place today in the Premier League after a 2-0 defeat to nine-man Wigan, while their closest rivals Arsenal and Chelsea suffered upset defeats.
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Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has said that his side's performance in the 0-3 defeat to Sunderland was ‘the worst performance since I’ve been here’.
Football » Premier League
Sunderland comprehensively defeated league leaders Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, while Arsenal moved up to second place with a victory over Everton at Goodison Park.
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Chelsea have announced that assistant manager Ray Wilkins has left the club.
Football » Premier League
Ian Holloway has threatened to resign as Blackpool manager if the club are punished for fielding a weakened side against Aston Villa in the Premier League last night.
Football » Premier League
The Manchester derby was something of a damp squib last night, while Maroune Chamakh's two goals for Arsenal were a Premier League milestone.
Football » News
Ajax striker Luis Suarez has reportedly told officials at the club that he is interested in a move to Tottenham Hotspur.
Football » Premier League
Stoke City claimed a dramatic win over Birmingham City at the Britannia Stadium, while Sunderland earned a draw against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane.
Football » Features
JOE takes a look back at the weekend's Premier League action and picks out its heroes, villains, favourite goal and best manager.
Football » News
Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has taunted rivals Manchester City ahead of their meeting tomorrow evening, saying that a win 'will not be so special'.
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Jose Mourinho’s side have been surprisingly linked with a move for Manchester United’s Javier Hernandez by reports in Spain.
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Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson has said that Fernando Torres is 'back to his best' following the Spaniard’s two goals against Chelsea on Sunday.
Football » Premier League
Fernando Torres and Mario Balotelli both scored twice to earn wins for Liverpool and Manchester City, while Arsenal were beaten by Newcastle at the Emirates.
Football » News
Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has claimed that Steven Gerrard is ‘the best player Liverpool has ever had’ and the 'most influential player ever in the Premier League'.
Football » Premier League
Blackpool moved up to ninth in the Premier League table after a 2-1 victory over nine-man West Brom on Monday night.
Football » Features
JOE takes a look back at the weekend's Premier League action and picks out its heroes, villains, favourite goal and best manager.
Sports » Random sports stuff
Premier League football, horse racing, Magners League Rugby and the second test of the International Rules form the basis of JOE’s weekend fancies.
Football » Features
JOE takes a look back at the weekend's Premier League action and picks out its heroes, villains, favourite goal and best manager.
Football » Premier League
JOE looks ahead to this weekend in the Premier League and considers what matches to watch and avoid, who might surprise and who probably won't.
Football » Features
JOE takes a look back at the weekend's Premier League action and picks out its heroes, villains, favourite goal and best manager.
Football » Premier League
Chelsea go five points clear at the top of the top of the table, though they will be frustrated to be held to a draw by Aston Villa.
Football » Premier League
JOE looks ahead to this weekend in the Premier League and considers what matches to watch and avoid, who might surprise and who probably won't.
Football » News
Yossi Benayoun discovered while on international duty with Israel that he had a serious Achilles tear that will keep him out for most of the rest of the season.
Football » News
Brazilian international Anderson has revealed that he would like to return to and play in Portugal sometime in the future.
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Alex Ferguson is planning to move for French international Youann Gourcuff in January, according to reports in the English media.
Football » Premier League
JOE takes a look back at the weekend's Premier League action and picks out its heroes, villains, favourite goal and best manager.
Football » Premier League
Liverpool are a club in crisis after a Blackpool victory at Anfield condemned them to the relegation zone, while Chelsea go four points clear.
Football » Features
JOE looks ahead to this weekend in the Premier League and considers what matches to watch and avoid, who might surprise and who probably won't
Football » Premier League
Manchester City are close to signing Israel international Gai Assulin from Barcelona on a free transfer, according to reports.
Football » News
Fulham defender Carlos Salcido has denied having sexual relations with transvestite Mexican model Yamille Herrera.
Football » Premier League
After a poor start to the season, Standard Liege will sell Belgian midfield maestro Steven Defour to Manchester United according to reports.
Football » Premier League
JOE takes a look back at the weekend's Premier League action and picks out its heroes, villains, favourite goal and best manager.
Football » Premier League
JOE looks ahead to this weekend in the Premier League and considers what matches to watch and avoid, who might surprise and who probably won't.
Football » Premier League
Manchester United have offered Brazilian club Internacional Porto Alegre’s 15-year-old Oliveira de Araujo Andrigo a trial, according to reports.
Football » Premier League
Man United manager Alex Ferguson was severely critical of Fernando Torres, after the Spaniard ‘made a meal’ out of a John O’Shea challenge.
Football » Premier League
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has given indication that he would allow Shay Given leave the club, but only in January.