English Premier League - 2016-17 - Complete coverage

Thu, Jul 20, 2017

Chelsea agree deal to sign Morata from Real Madrid

Chelsea agreed a deal to sign Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata, subject to...

Sat, Jul 8, 2017

Manchester United agree fee for Everton's Lukaku

British media reported that the fee for the 24-year-old would be around 75...

Fri, Jun 23, 2017

Salah joins Liverpool from Roma for 34.3m pound

'I'm very excited to be here. I'm very happy'

Wed, Jun 14, 2017

The English Premier League schedule is out

Chelsea to host Burnley in Premier League season ope

Tue, Jun 13, 2017

Arsenal players glad about manager Wenger's new deal: Ramsey

Arsenal players are glad manager Arsene Wenger has signed a new two-year deal...

Fri, Jun 9, 2017

Ibrahimovic released by Manchester United

Manchester United released top scorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic after a year at Old...

Thu, Jun 8, 2017

Diego Costa not wanted at Chelsea

Chelsea striker Diego Costa is looking for a move away from Stamford Bridge...

Wed, May 31, 2017

Wenger signs new two-year deal with Arsenal

Arsene Wenger signed a new two-year deal with Arsenal that will keep him at...

Tue, May 23, 2017

Sports shorts: Chelsea's Conte named Manager of the Year

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

Mon, May 22, 2017

Guardiola promises improvement after first English season

Manchester City are already working on how they can improve next season after...

Sun, May 21, 2017

PIX: Champions Chelsea bid farewell to captain Terry

Stamford Bridge erupted in celebration on Sunday as departing Chelsea captain...

Tottenham's Kane wins Golden Boot again

Harry Kane won the Premier League Golden Boot for the second successive year...

EPL PIX: City, Liverpool in Champions League; Arsenal victory in vain

Manchester City made sure of third place in the Premier League when they...

EPL: Chelsea score five against Sunderland in Terry's final league game

Chelsea celebrated their title and captain John Terry's last game at Stamford...

EPL's Player of the Year Kante completes unique hat-trick

Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante was named Player of the Year by the Premier...

Fri, May 19, 2017

Will manager Wenger continue at Arsenal?

Wenger's future at Arsenal will be decided after FA Cup final

Why Arsenal star Sanchez is frustrated...

Arsenal have the players and qualities to challenge for the Premier League...

EPL: Four-goal Kane helps Spurs punish Leicester

A rampant Harry Kane netted four goals and livewire Son Heung-Min scored...

Thu, May 18, 2017

EPL: Man United held by Southampton in goalless stalemate

Southampton missed a penalty as they held a makeshift Manchester United side...

Wed, May 17, 2017

Former Livepool footballer Kuyt hangs his boots

The much anticipated announcement came after Kuyt captained his club to an...

Bereaved Pogba to miss Man United's clash against Southampton

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba will miss his side' s Premier League...

EPL: Man City on brink of Champions League spot, Arsenal win

Manchester City moved back into third place and almost guaranteed Champions...

Tue, May 16, 2017

Arsenal fighting to stave off Champions League 'disappointment'

Arsenal are fifth in the Premier League table with two games to play. They...

Mourinho bemoans 'crazy' fixture congestion

'The accumulation of the games, I never had that'

Bayern, Barcelona would have sacked me by now : Pep Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes Bayern Munich and Barcelona...

Terry mulls over retirement

Chelsea captain John Terry is assessing whether to retire from football after...

Terry in the limelight for good and bad

John Terry has had many highs and a few lows in his two decades at Chelsea,...

EPL: Chelsea celebrate title with romp against Watford

Departing captain John Terry led his Chelsea champions to a rip-roaring 4-3...

Mon, May 15, 2017

Tottenham sign off from the Lane in a blaze of glory

It is their best finish for 54 years, since the glory days of the 1960s when...

Sun, May 14, 2017

EPL PIX: Spurs take runners-up spot in White Hart Lane finale, Reds win

Photos from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday

Conte's straight talk after rumours of move to Inter make rounds

The champion coach to stay and improve Chelsea next season

Sat, May 13, 2017

EPL: Man City rise to third, Arsenal maintain top four hunt

Manchester City survived a stirring Leicester City fightback to claim a 2-1...

How Luiz has become Chelsea's defensive rock

Chelsea's David Luiz never really looked cut out for a role as a defensive...

10 games which made Chelsea EPL Champions

Key moments in Chelsea's Premier League title-winning season.

EPL title in the bag, Conte sets sights on FA Cup

Antonio Conte spent the immediate aftermath of Chelsea's title-winning 1-0...

How Conte steered Chelsea to EPL title

Antonio Conte's title ranks as one of the finest of the Abramovich era...

Chelsea score late winner to clinch EPL title

The victory, Chelsea's 28th of the season, put the long-time league leaders...

Thu, May 11, 2017

'Manchester United should be embarrassed by their EPL performance'

Manchester United should be "embarrassed" at trailing Premier League leaders...

Why Chelsea deserve top position in EPL

Chelsea's 3-0 win over Middlesbrough on Monday moved them seven points clear...

Mourinho's 'not special any more', Chelsea hail 'The Confather'

How quickly affections can switch in soccer. Where once they would serenade...

EPL: Sanchez, Giroud send Arsenal up to fifth

Alexis Sanchez and Olivier Giroud were on target as Arsenal won 2-0 at...

Wed, May 10, 2017

EPL: Wing back Moses credits Conte for reviving his career

Nuggets of news coming from the English Premier League

Tue, May 9, 2017

Venky's face local backlash after Blackburn's relegation to third tier

Blackburn Rover became the first former English Premier League champions to...

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea close in on title after Boro thrashing

Chelsea moved within three points of clinching the Premier League title with...

Mon, May 8, 2017

Football Writers' Player of the Year award goes to...

Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante has been named Player of the Year by the...

In defeat, Mourinho remains optimistic

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger and Manchester United counterpart Jose Mourinho...

Here's why top four finish is IMPOSSIBLE for United

Jose Mourinho admitted that Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Arsenal means it will now...

Slick Arsenal end Manchester United's unbeaten run

Arsenal scored twice in three minutes through a deflected Granit Xhaka strike...

Sat, May 6, 2017

EPL: Man City thrash Palace to move into third place

Manchester City strengthened their Premier League top-four aspirations with a...

EPL: Tottenham suffer crushing title blow

Tottenham Hotspur's exhilarating Premier League title surge came to a...

Fri, May 5, 2017

FIVE memorable Arsenal v Manchester United clashes

Arsenal host Manchester United on Sunday in a clash crucial to both clubs as...

Thu, May 4, 2017

An epic weekend beckons as Wenger and Mourinho renew rivalry

A fixture that once enjoyed the cachet of a heavyweight title fight -- and...

Wenger wants players to focus on themselves during United's visit

'Now even winning our games does not guarantee us to be in the Champions...

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com brings a preview of the main matches coming up this weekend in the...

Tue, May 2, 2017

EPL: Liverpool's Coutinho hopeful of quick return after leg injury

The 24-year-old limped off the pitch in the first 15 minutes of the match at...

EPL: Can nets 'one of the great Liverpool goals' for top-four push

A game that had been meandering along amid much mediocrity came to life on...

Ibrahimovic set to make full recovery after successful knee surgery

United's leading goal-scorer suffered knee ligament damage during the 2-1...

Mon, May 1, 2017

EPL: Spurs beat Arsenal to keep up title challenge

Tottenham Hotspur beat local rivals Arsenal with second-half goals from...

Sun, Apr 30, 2017

Chelsea inch closer to EPL title with win at Everton

Chelsea took a major step towards the Premier League title with an impressive...

EPL: United's top four hopes suffer after Swansea draw

Manchester United's hopes of a top four finish suffered a blow on Sunday as...

EPL: Vardy on target for Leicester; Stoke and West Ham draw

Jamie Vardy pounced just before halftime to earn Leicester City a 1-0 over...

Fri, Apr 28, 2017

Mourinho says United lacked belief under Van Gaal

Mourinho has a reputation for creating a siege mentality at the clubs he...

Manchester derby: United hold on for goalless draw at City

Manchester United held on for a goalless draw in a feisty derby with...

Thu, Apr 27, 2017

EPL PIX: Tottenham refuse to give up title chase, Arsenal eye top-four

With less than a month of the Premier League season left it remains Chelsea's...

Wed, Apr 26, 2017

Leicester's Shakespeare wants more from in-form Vardy

Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy has scored six goals in his last seven...

EPL: Chelsea calm nerves and extend lead

Buoyant Chelsea extended their Premier League lead and calmed nerves at...

Tue, Apr 25, 2017

'Manchester derby is game of the season: Herrera

Manchester United's match against ManchesterCity in the Premier League on...

Atletico's Griezmann set for Old Trafford move?

Manchester United showing 'concrete interest' in the French forward

Look who's back in the English Premier League!

Newcastle thump Preston in tense match to romp back to the top-tier

Mon, Apr 24, 2017

Can faltering Liverpool keep European hopes alive?

'I think they're in a big fight now'

EPL: Palace striker Benteke's double beats old club Liverpool

'We knew it was going to be hard to play against them, but I give all the...

Sun, Apr 23, 2017

EPL: Rooney scores on return as United close in on City

Wayne Rooney scored on his return to the Manchester United starting-line up...

Sat, Apr 22, 2017

EPL: Hull, Swansea win to lift survival hopes, Boro sink deeper

Hull City and Swansea City earned valuable victories in their battle for...

Fri, Apr 21, 2017

Defender Monreal reveals Arsenal's targets

Arsenal started the season strongly with a six-game winning streak that...

Tue, Apr 18, 2017

Lampard lauds Terry as greatest Premier League defender

Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has hailed John Terry as the Premier...

Chelsea: Keep calm and win the EPL title

Chelsea have enough experience to keep their composure in the title race...

Arsenal keep Champions League hopes alive with Boro win

Arsenal kept alive their slim hopes of securing a Champions League spot next...

Mon, Apr 17, 2017

Terry to leave Chelsea at end of season

The 36-year-old former England international played over 700 games for...

Can Spurs surge to English Premier League title?

The fixture list suggests that Chelsea should still be able to finish above...

EPL: How Manchester United outclassed Chelsea

'I want to say I was convinced even before (the defeat by Chelsea in...

Chelsea's fall at Old Trafford re-opens EPL title race

'We lost two games but these two games were totally different. Against...

Sun, Apr 16, 2017

EPL: United offer hope to Spurs with 2-0 win over Chelsea

Manchester United opened up the Premier League title race with a convincing...

Sat, Apr 15, 2017

EPL PIX: Man City climb to third, Tottenham keep up Chelsea chase

Tottenham Hotspur's tenacious chase of leaders Chelsea continued as they...

Fri, Apr 14, 2017

Wenger focused on team amid reports board split on his future

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said he was unsure whether there were...

Thu, Apr 13, 2017

Meet the six footballers shortlisted for England's PFA award

Premier League-leading Chelsea's success on the pitch has been recognised by...

Wed, Apr 12, 2017

Leicester manager Shakespeare denies argument with Ranieri

Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare has said that he never had any...

Tue, Apr 11, 2017

EPL PHOTOS: Arsenal cave in at Palace, blow chance for top-four finish

Images from the English Premier League match played between Arsenal and...

Mon, Apr 10, 2017

Manchester United will fight to the finish for Champions League spot

I'm not happy with just fighting for fourth, I want to fight for trophies,...

Sun, Apr 9, 2017

EPL: Leicester's winning run ends, United cruise to victory

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's 28th goal of the season in all competitions put United...

EPL: Chelsea in champion form at Bournemouth, win 3-1

Chelsea had the look of champions again as they maintained their comfortable...

Sat, Apr 8, 2017

EPL PHOTOS: Spurs crush Watford to close gap; Liverpool down Stoke

Title-chasing Tottenham Hotspur made hay in the sunshine as Son Heung-min...

Fri, Apr 7, 2017

Conte plays down exit talk, says future is at Chelsea

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte gave short shrift to media reports linking him...

Thu, Apr 6, 2017

Can Tottenham spoil Chelsea's EPL party?

Tottenham Hotspur have the chance to exert psychological pressure on Premier...

EPL: Chelsea win but Tottenham keep the title race alive

Chelsea ticked off three more points in their Premier League title quest with...

Wed, Apr 5, 2017

Reds ready to 'play ugly'; Pep tells players to prove their worth

Juergen Klopp has said his Liverpool team must be prepared to play ugly...

EPL heating up! Mourinho urges Shaw to develop football brain

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho said full back Luke Shaw used "his...

Meet United's 'lion' among pussycats

In a TV interview before Tuesday's match between Manchester United and...

EPL: Late Ibra penalty saves Man Utd, more Sunderland woe

Manchester United's struggle to achieve a top-four finish continued on...

Mon, Apr 3, 2017

Chelsea boss taking season 'step by step' ahead of Man City test

Premier League leaders Chelsea are focused on getting results in their...

Guardiola's Manchester City remain unconvincing title challengers

Guardiola has crafted a sleek offensive unit but, after a breathless opening...

EPL: Have Manchester United given up on a top-four finish?

Manchester United may field weakened teams in the league if a top-four finish...

The Professor thanks fans even as days at Arsenal looked numbered

Against a background of supporter discontent over the form of Wenger's team...

Sun, Apr 2, 2017

EPL: Man City hold Arsenal; Middlesbrough frustrate Swansea

Images from the English Premier League matches played across England on Sunday.

Retirement is like dying for Arsenal manager Wenger

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has repeated his intention to stay in management...

Sat, Apr 1, 2017

EPL PIX: Palace stun Chelsea, Man United held

Philippe Coutinho inspired Liverpool to a comfortable 3-1 home win over...

Thu, Mar 30, 2017

Here's why Mourinho is against international friendlies

Scheduling mid-season international friendlies alongside qualification...

Wed, Mar 29, 2017

Will Ibrahimovic extend his contract at Manchester United?

Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is relishing his time at the...

Tue, Mar 28, 2017

Europa League could be United's best route to Champions League: Fergie

'Jose's been a bit unlucky because they've been absolutely brilliant in most...

Mon, Mar 27, 2017

Ozil soon to decide on his Arsenal future

Meanwhile, Manchester United winger Jesse Lingard says his "heart is at Old...

Tue, Mar 21, 2017

Chicago Fire sign Schweinsteiger from Manchester United

The 32-year-old German, who signed for United at the start of last season,...

EPL: City charged with misconduct in Liverpool game

Referee Michael Oliver was surrounded by City players after he awarded...

Leicester's Vardy got death threats over Ranieri sacking

Ranieri left the Midlands club in February, just nine months after winning...

Mon, Mar 20, 2017

Guardiola 'happy and proud' as City draw with Liverpool

Pep Guardiola won 21 trophies in seven years while in charge of Barcelona and...

PHOTOS: City hit back to earn a draw with Liverpool

Manchester City had to come from behind to hold Liverpool 1-1 as both teams...

Sun, Mar 19, 2017

EPL: Spurs keep up Chelsea chase; United punish Boro

Second-placed Tottenham Hotspur kept up the distant chase of Premier League...

Wenger hints at Arsenal end game

A downbeat Arsene Wenger said he has decided on his Arsenal future and would...

Injured Sanchez could miss World Cup qualifiers

Sanchez's ankle in 'terrible state', says Wenger

EPL: Chelsea 13 points clear; Arsenal stunned

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Sat, Mar 18, 2017

Chelsea's eye on points table but not looking too far ahead

Chelsea need 24 points from their remaining 11 fixtures to win the Premier...

Fri, Mar 17, 2017

Klopp says Liverpool not favourites but it's possible to beat City

Liverpool should not be considered favourites when they travel to face...

Wed, Mar 15, 2017

Mourinho praise: Pogba doesn't give an ass to what people say about him

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has leapt to the defence of Paul...

Mon, Mar 13, 2017

EPL: Can seals comeback win to maintain Liverpool's top four push

Liverpool kept their push for a top-four finish in the Premier League on...

Sun, Mar 12, 2017

Shakespeare appointed Leicester manager for rest of season

Craig Shakespeare has been appointed as Leicester City's manager for the rest...

Fri, Mar 10, 2017

EPL player of the month award goes to...

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has been named the Premier League...

Thu, Mar 9, 2017

Fans' views will influence Wenger's future at Arsenal

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will take into consideration the views of the...

Bournemouth defender Mings banned for five matches

Bournemouth defender Tyrone Mings will serve a five-match ban for violent...

Manchester City drop crucial points at home against Stoke

Manchester City failed to fire in a frustrating 0-0 home draw with StokeCity...

Tue, Mar 7, 2017

Ibrahimovic handed three match ban for violent conduct

Manchester United forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic was handed a three-match ban...

Table toppers Chelsea won't get casual

Chelsea coach Antonio Conte welcomed the pressure other clubs are trying to...

EPL: Chelsea ease past West Ham thanks to Hazard and Costa

Chelsea brushed aside London rivals West Ham United with a 2-1 away win that...

Mon, Mar 6, 2017

Wenger rejects reports of Sanchez bust-up

'(The media reports are) completely false. But I understand that you have to...

EPL: Ibrahimovic, Mings charged with violent conduct

Manchester United's Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Bournemouth defender Tyrone Mings...

Could United lose Champions League spot?

'If you look at the points we've lost at home -- all the matches where we...

EPL: Manchester City keep up title chase

Sergio Aguero proved he is still vital to Manchester City's cause as the...

Sun, Mar 5, 2017

EPL: Kane double against Everton helps Spurs cut Chelsea's lead

Harry Kane's superb scoring streak continued as Tottenham Hotspur survived...

Has Wenger dug himself deeper into a hole with Sanchez decision?

Arsene Wenger reckoned that leaving his leading marksman Alexis Sanchez on...

EPL PHOTOS: Liverpool crush Arsenal, Zlatan misfires for United

Liverpool put their recent troubles behind them, showing touches of their...

Sat, Mar 4, 2017

EPL: Wasteful Man United held; Southampton edge seven-goal thriller

Manchester United spurned a chance to move into the Premier League's top four...

Fri, Mar 3, 2017

Rooney move to Everton is 'nonsense' talk

Rooney, the all-time leading goalscorer for club and country, has started...

Conte picks Carroll as West Ham's danger man

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte reiterated his commitment to the Premier League...

Thu, Mar 2, 2017

Under fire at Arsenal, Wenger linked to Barcelona move

'I've been here 20 years and many times had the opportunity to leave. I don't...

Wed, Mar 1, 2017

Will Ranieri find new job immediately?

Claudio Ranieri will not have to wait long for another job following his...

Tue, Feb 28, 2017

EPL champions Leicester may turn to Shakespeare to revive fortunes

Craig Shakespeare is the bookmakers' favourite to succeed Claudio Ranieri as...

Sharp and in ship shape, Kane announces 'I'm among best in the world'

'I feel that if you look at my stats, my goals, then I'm up there. If you...

EPL: Vardy nets brace as Leicester stun Liverpool

In their first match since manager Claudio Ranieri was sacked after five...

Mon, Feb 27, 2017

Mourinho asks United fans to urge Ibrahimovic to stay

Manchester United supporters should camp outside Zlatan Ibrahimovic's house...

Sun, Feb 26, 2017

Chelsea surge 11 points clear, Leicester into bottom three

Chelsea are now 11 points ahead of Manchester City who have 13 games left to...

Sat, Feb 25, 2017

My dream has died, says sacked Ranieri

Claudio Ranieri said his "dream died" when he was sacked by Leicester City...

Fri, Feb 24, 2017

Ranieri sacked again, but now has a golden legacy

Even by the standards of modern soccer management mayhem, the vertiginous...

Wed, Feb 22, 2017

Too many foreigners managing EPL teams, little for locals, laments Giggs

There are too many foreign managers in the Premier League and little...

Fri, Feb 17, 2017

I will manage somewhere next season, says Arsenal's Wenger

Arsene Wenger said on Friday that he will definitely still be a manager next...

Wenger gives indication on his Arsenal future

Arsene Wenger to decide on Arsenal future within two months

Ozil agent launches defence of under-fire midfielder

'I don't agree that Mesut has not had an impact on big matches. What about...

Klopp spells out reason for Liverpool's slump

The lack of a winter break in English football took its toll on Liverpool...

Wed, Feb 15, 2017

'Professional' Martial impresses Manchester United teammate Ibrahimovic

Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has heaped praise on teammate...

Tue, Feb 14, 2017

EPL PHOTOS: Aguero makes strong return as City go second

In the 69th minute, the Argentine slid in to meet a cross from Sterling and,...

Mon, Feb 13, 2017

Angry Ranieri hints at dropping Leicester underperformers

Leicester City's beleaguered manager Claudio Ranieri suggested he is ready to...

Aguero set to leave Manchester City?

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has done little to quell the...

Sun, Feb 12, 2017

EPL: Chelsea go 10 points clear with draw at Burnley

Premier League leaders Chelsea moved 10 points clear at the top on Sunday...

EPL: Mane double puts Liverpool back on track

Liverpool belatedly kick-started their year and damaged Tottenham Hotspur's...

Sat, Feb 11, 2017

EPL: Sanchez double lifts Arsenal gloom, United make it sweet 16

Results and images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com brings a preview of the main matches coming up this weekend in the...

Fri, Feb 10, 2017

Klopp denies Liverpool are suffering from fatigue

Manager Juergen Klopp has denied that Liverpool are suffering from fatigue...

Tue, Feb 7, 2017

Leicester give under-pressure Ranieri 'unwavering support'

Leicester City said on Tuesday that Claudio Ranieri would be given the...

Don't believe rumours, United's Martial tells fans

Manchester United striker Anthony Martial has put to bed all speculations...

Mon, Feb 6, 2017

Aguero wants to stay at City till season end, puts ball in club's court

Striker Sergio Aguero says he is eager to win back his place in...

Remember EPL champs Leicester? They are facing relegation now

Champions Leicester will be relegated from the Premier League if they don't...

EPL: United extend long unbeaten run

Manchester United continued their push for a top-four finish with a...

Sun, Feb 5, 2017

EPL: Jesus to City's rescue in late win over Swansea

Gabriel Jesus scored twice, including a 92nd-minute winner, as Manchester...

Can no more buy best players to kill rivals: Mourinho

The days of Manchester United weakening their Premier League rivals by...

Sat, Feb 4, 2017

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea crush Arsenal, Liverpool lose

Chelsea moved 12 points clear of Arsenal, who suffered their fourth defeat in...

Fri, Feb 3, 2017

When football managers behave badly...

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said elite-level coaches cannot give...

FIVE memorable Chelsea vs Arsenal matches

Ahead of their high-profile clash on Saturday, check out the five standout...

Thu, Feb 2, 2017

EPL: Arsenal face day of reckoning at Chelsea

Arsenal travel across town to a vengeful Chelsea on Saturday knowing that...

Firmino fined, gets one-year driving ban

Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino was fined 20,000 pounds ($25,286.00) on...

Frustrated Mourinho claims 'rules for me are different'

Jose Mourinho was far from happy after his Manchester United side failed to...

EPL PHOTOS: United frustrated by Hull, City thrash Hammers

Photos from the English Premier League matches played on Wednesday

Wed, Feb 1, 2017

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea held by Liverpool, Arsenal stunned by Watford

Images from the English Premier League matches played across England on Tuesday

Tue, Jan 31, 2017

Ranieri has betrayed me, says Leicester striker Ulloa

Leicester City striker Leonardo Ulloa has accused manager Claudio Ranieri of...

'The calendar in the best country of world football is nonsense'

Mourinho hits out at Man United's 'crazy' fixture congestion

Can deflated Liverpool bring EPL title chase to life against Chelsea?

Liverpool will attempt to sweep away the January blues on the last day of a...

Five top-flight UK clubs caught up in soccer abuse scam, state police

Five English Premier League and three Championship (second tier) soccer clubs...

Mon, Jan 30, 2017

Banned Wenger says critics would prefer to see him jailed

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger brushed off suggestions that his four-match...

Sat, Jan 28, 2017

Wenger handed four-match ban

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been given a four-match touchline ban after...

Wed, Jan 25, 2017

No one will beat Rooney's Manchester United record: Ferguson

'In the present-day game, it is difficult to see any club having players who...

Tue, Jan 24, 2017

'Do you love football or money?'

Toure criticises players for accepting lure of China cash

Mon, Jan 23, 2017

Arsenal's Wenger charged with misconduct

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been charged with misconduct after...

Sun, Jan 22, 2017

EPL PHOTOS: Ten-man Arsenal win thriller; Chelsea stretch lead

Arsenal snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory over Burnley to keep their title...

EPL: Champions Leicester slip to new low

Champions Leicester City's alarming slump continued with a 3-0 Premier League...

Dimitri who? Hammers fans have old hero back to cheer them

The Dimitri Payet saga may have been preying on the minds of West Ham fans of...

EPL PIX: Liverpool, Tottenham drop points, Rooney record

Brief reports of English Premier League matches on Saturday:

Sat, Jan 21, 2017

Liverpool title challenge dented by Swansea

Liverpool were on the end of the biggest sensation of the English Premier...

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

Manchester Utd topple Real Madrid from perch to become richest club

Manchester United have deposed Real Madrid as the world's richest soccer club...

Tue, Jan 17, 2017

Former United, Barca manager Van Gaal ends career after family tragedy

Former Manchester United and Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal ended his...

Mon, Jan 16, 2017

Mourinho-Klopp touchline confrontation adds to EPL publicity

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho played down the touchline...

EPL: Exceptional Ibra to United's rescue again in Liverpool draw

Zlatan Ibrahimovic noted this week in his own inimitably self-regarding...

Sun, Jan 15, 2017

Manchester City's title hopes hit by Everton teens

Manchester City's Premier League title hopes were delivered a grievous blow...

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea, Spurs and Arsenal enjoy big wins

Chelsea made light of striker Diego Costa's absence to extend their lead at...

Sat, Jan 14, 2017

EPL: Special hat-trick for new dad Kane as Spurs thrash West Brom

Kane, who became a father for the first time last Sunday, celebrated with a...

Chelsea drop Costa after row over fitness?

Costa, the Premier League's leading scorer with 14 goals, will miss...

Fri, Jan 6, 2017

Mourinho backs World Cup expansion, video technology

Jose Mourinho believes an expanded World Cup tournament would develop the...

I'm not going to retire in two or three years: Guardiola

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has clarified comments that suggested he...

Chelsea's Mikel joins China gold rush with move to Tianjin

Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel has become the latest big name player to...

Thu, Jan 5, 2017

PHOTOS: Tottenham ends Chelsea's winning streak

Tottenham Hotspur denied Chelsea a record 14th consecutive Premier League win...

Wed, Jan 4, 2017

PHOTOS: Arsenal's stunning comeback to snatch draw at Bournemouth

Out-battled for an hour by their modest south coast opponents, Arsenal...

Tue, Jan 3, 2017

Guardiola ready to end managerial career

'I will not be on the bench until I am 60 or 65 years old. I feel the process...

Ibra's offside goal, questionable red card mark United's dramatic win

Manchester United clinched a sixth consecutive Premier League win for the...

Costa praises manager Conte for Chelsea turnaround

Chelsea striker Diego Costa credited manager Antonio Conte for the side's...

Wenger, Mourinho criticise EPL Christmas match schedule

'It's very difficult to play football in these circumstances within 48 hours....

Mon, Jan 2, 2017

EPL PHOTOS: Sunderland hold Liverpool; 10-man City beat Burnley

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Monday

Oscar arrives in China to Shanghai SIPG fans cheers

Financial details of Oscar's transfer to Shanghai SIPG from English Premier...

EPL: Giroud gem inspires Arsenal, Spurs rout Watford

Arsenal's Olivier Giroud produced a piece of New Year's Day magic to keep...

Sun, Jan 1, 2017

EPL: Kane and Alli strike twice as Tottenham crush Watford

Tottenham Hotspur steamed into the top four with Harry Kane marking his 100th...

'Listen to me, not your agent,' Mourinho tells Martial

Jose Mourinho urged Anthony Martial to resist the temptation to move away...

PHOTOS: EPL fans on New Year's Eve

Reaction from supporters of EPL clubs.

EPL: Wijnaldum header gives Liverpool win over Man City

Liverpool finished 2016 second in the Premier League with a 1-0 victory over...

Sat, Dec 31, 2016

EPL PIX: Chelsea extend lead at the top, United leave it late

Chelsea were given a stiff examination by Stoke City at Stamford Bridge on...

Fri, Dec 30, 2016

High-flying Chelsea keep focus, United still hopeful of EPL title

Antonio Conte brushed aside the praise being heaped upon him and his...

Thu, Dec 29, 2016

EPL: What you must not miss this weekend

The much-anticipated clash between Liverpool and ManchesterCity at Anfield on...

EPL PHOTOS: Alli double helps Spurs sink 10-man Southampton

Spurs, who stayed fifth in the table with 36 points from 18 matches, one...

Wed, Dec 28, 2016

Big game against City at Anfield has Klopp excited

Juergen Klopp is looking forward to Liverpool's Premier League showdown...

Swansea City sack manager Bradley

Swansea City sacked manager Bob Bradley on Tuesday less than three months...

EPL PHOTOS: Liverpool rally to thrash Stoke, move to 2nd spot

Goals from Adam Lallana and Roberto Firmino put the home side ahead by...

Tue, Dec 27, 2016

Liverpool midfielder Firmino charged with drunk driving

Liverpool's attacking midfielder Roberto Firmino has been charged with drunk...

Arsenal's go-to guy, Giroud reminds Wenger of his worth

Olivier Giroud proved the difference for Arsenal in a typically hard-fought...

EPL PHOTOS: Record-breaking Chelsea go seven points clear

Spaniard Pedro scored twice as Chelsea tightened their grip on top spot by...

Mon, Dec 26, 2016

EPL: Man United, Chelsea and Arsenal win; Leicester lose

Manchester United stretched their unbeaten run to 11 games in all...

Sat, Dec 24, 2016

No Christmas holiday for Manchester City's players

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will not allow his players time off for...

Fri, Dec 23, 2016

Mourinho admits its Chelsea's title to lose

Chelsea's ability to grind out victories will make it very difficult for...

Will Costa's absence hurt Chelsea?

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is keen to see how his side cope with the...

Thu, Dec 22, 2016

Irresistible Chelsea looking to break Arsenal's win record

Irresistible Chelsea go into the Christmas round of fixtures knowing they can...

Mourinho 'too young' to be tempted by Chinese riches

Wealthy Chinese clubs are unlikely to lure Jose Mourinho away from England as...

Wed, Dec 21, 2016

Toure spells out his dream for Manchester City

'I want this club to change, I want this club to be bigger than United'

Cameroon players shunning African Nations Cup could face club ban

Liverpool's Matip did not want to play for Cameroon for the moment because of...

Will Manchester United extend Mourinho's contract?

It seems like Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho could stay with the...

Vardy's three-game ban appeal rejected

Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy will serve a three-match suspension after...

Tue, Dec 20, 2016

Mane the main man as last-gasp Liverpool triumph

Sadio Mane struck four minutes into stoppage time to give Liverpool a...

Mon, Dec 19, 2016

PHOTOS: Manchester City rally to beat Arsenal

Second-half goals from Leroy Sane and Raheem Sterling stunned Arsenal at the...

Sun, Dec 18, 2016

PHOTOS: Ibrahimovic double lifts United to victory

Zlatan Ibrahimovic was again at his irrepressible best with another double...

Sat, Dec 17, 2016

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea seal win at Palace, Stoke hold Leicester 2-2

Leaders Chelsea stretched their Premier League winning run to a club...

Sanchez puts onus on Arsenal to end contract stand-off

Alexis Sanchez has said he is very happy at Arsenal but the Chile winger has...

Wenger tells Arsenal to be brave against Man City

Manager Arsene Wenger wants Arsenal to reinforce their title credentials by...

Fri, Dec 16, 2016

Mourinho targets United push in second half of season

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is targeting the second half of the...

Conte has done a fantastic job, Chelsea look unbeatable: Pardew

There is a stark contrast between the two teams' form, with Chelsea having...

Thu, Dec 15, 2016

PHOTOS: Fabregas earns Chelsea perfect 10, City and Liverpool win

Chelsea maintained their stranglehold on the Premier League by beating...

Wed, Dec 14, 2016

PHOTOS: Arsenal lose to Everton, Leicester back into doldrums

Ashley Williams powered home a towering header in the 86th minute as Everton...

Tue, Dec 13, 2016

Ronaldo's golden year rewarded with fourth Ballon d'Or

Cristiano Ronaldo capped a remarkable year by claiming a fourth Ballon d'Or...

Mon, Dec 12, 2016

Mourinho backs Fellaini despite frosty reception from fans

Jose Mourinho understands why Manchester United supporters gave Marouane...

EPL PIX: Origi spares Liverpool blushes against West Ham

Liverpool took the lead against West Ham United but then had to come from...

Sun, Dec 11, 2016

EPL PHOTOS: Man United sink Spurs; Chelsea go top

Diego Costa was on target again as Chelsea overcame a defensive West Bromwich...

PHOTOS: Leicester thrash City, Arsenal go top

Arsenal shoved Chelsea off the top of the table but Leicester City's Jamie...

Sat, Dec 10, 2016

EPL: Arsenal hit back to beat Stoke and move top

Free-scoring Arsenal replaced Chelsea as Premier League leaders as goals...

Unfair that inferior teams are higher than United: Mourinho

United, who have drawn six of their 14 league matches, are in sixth position...

Fri, Dec 9, 2016

British police say soccer child sex scandal may affect 98 clubs

British police investigating allegations of widespread child sex abuse at...

Tue, Dec 6, 2016

United have ability to finish in top four, says Guardiola

ManchesterCity manager Pep Guardiola has expressed doubts over whether...

Man City, Chelsea charged with failing to control players

Later on Monday, West Bromwich Albion and Watford were also charged for...

EPL: Middlesbrough edge Hull thanks to Ramirez header

Middlesbrough moved away from the relegation zone with a 1-0 win over fellow...

Mon, Dec 5, 2016

Man City's Aguero gets four-match ban for violent conduct

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero will serve a four-match ban for violent...

EPL PHOTOS: Liverpool and United thwarted in dramatic finales

Premier League heavyweights Liverpool and Manchester United were caught by...

Sun, Dec 4, 2016

PHOTOS: Sanchez 'tricks' Arsenal to victory

Alexis Sanchez grabbed a 15-minute hat-trick as Arsenal shook off any...

Sat, Dec 3, 2016

EPL PHOTOS: Ruthless Chelsea rally to sink Man City; Spurs down Swansea

Chelsea came from behind to secure a 3-1 win at Manchester City and forge...

Ronaldo, Mourinho in tax evasion row

One of the publications, the French investigative portal Mediapart, said...

Vote: Is Premier League title out of United's reach?

Manchester United might have left themselves too much ground to make up in...

Fri, Dec 2, 2016

West Brom's Pulis disappointed with High Court verdict

West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Pulis said on Friday he was disappointed to...

Thu, Dec 1, 2016

High-flying Chelsea face tough test at Man City

Only one point separates the two sides with Chelsea on 31 and City on 30 but...

Tue, Nov 29, 2016

United manager Mourinho charged again by FA

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been charged with improper...

Mon, Nov 28, 2016

PHOTOS: Mourinho sent off on bad day for United; Arsenal win again

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho was sent off for the second time in a...

Sun, Nov 27, 2016

Manchester City and English FA probe alleged sexual abuse

The English Football Association (FA) has launched an internal review to...

EPL: Sanchez's double helps Arsenal sink brave Bournemouth

Two goals from Alexis Sanchez and another from Theo Walcott ended...

PHOTOS: Colours of the rainbow light up Premier League matches

In an effort to show equality and inclusiveness towards people of all races...

Sat, Nov 26, 2016

EPL PIX: Chelsea maintain stay on summit; wins for Liverpool, City

Sergio Aguero struck twice as Manchester City came from behind to beat...

Fri, Nov 25, 2016

'Perfect Rooney deserves more respect'

Striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has leapt to the defence of club mate Wayne...

Bournemouth's Ibe 'fine' after knifepoint robbery

Bournemouth winger Jordan Ibe has suffered no ill-effects from being robbed...

Injury-ridden Wilshere will be offered new Arsenal deal

Midfielder Jack Wilshere will be offered a new Arsenal contract despite being...

In pictures: Liverpool legend Gerrard

While he never managed to win an English league title medal with Liverpool,...

Thu, Nov 24, 2016

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

A match by match look at this weekend's English Premier League fixtures.

Wed, Nov 23, 2016

Zlatan's Manchester United contract to be extended

Manchester United will exercise their option to extend veteran striker Zlatan...

Mon, Nov 21, 2016

EPL: Chelsea go top after beating Middlesbrough

Chelsea replaced Liverpool at the top of the English Premier League with a...

Sat, Nov 19, 2016

EPL PHOTOS: Arsenal draw vs United, Liverpool held

Images from the English Premier League matches played at Old Trafford on...

Fri, Nov 18, 2016

Can a weakened United snap Arsenal's 16-match unbeaten run?

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney is fit to face Arsenal on Saturday, his...

Wed, Nov 16, 2016

Carrick says Manchester United still in EPL title race. Do you agree?

'We just don't feel we've got the results our performances have warranted,...

Tue, Nov 15, 2016

Could Liverpool legend Gerrard take up coaching role at Anfield?

'I've got options on the pitch and off the pitch, I have got a bit of...

Wed, Nov 9, 2016

Ibrahimovic confident of winning EPL title with Manchester United

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is sure he will win the Premier League with Manchester...

Tue, Nov 8, 2016

Ibrahimovic apologises to United fans for Arsenal suspension

Manchester United's Zlatan Ibrahimovic has apologised to fans after picking...

Mon, Nov 7, 2016

Self-obsessed Ibra loves scoring 25,000th Premier League goal

Zlatan Ibrahimovic was back to his irrepressible, boastful best on Sunday as...

Can resurgent Liverpool maintain top-spot on EPL table?

While, Reds' manager Juergen Klopp is realistic about his team being league...

Sun, Nov 6, 2016

EPL: Liverpool, Man United earn big wins; Spurs draw vs Arsenal

Jose Mourinho's wretched week ended on a high note as Manchester United's big...

Sat, Nov 5, 2016

EPL PHOTOS: Five-star Chelsea destroy Everton; City held

A stoppage-time goal from Martin de Roon earned Middlesbrough an unlikely 1-1...

Mourinho lauds Zlatan's attitude despite lack of goals

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has no concerns over striker Zlatan...

Fri, Nov 4, 2016

Mourinho's woes continue as Manchester United lose again

Manchester United's woes deepened as stunning goals by Moussa Sow and...

Tue, Nov 1, 2016

Mourinho hit with second misconduct charge

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been charged with misconduct for...

'Managers star in English Premier League, players shine in Spain'

The English Premier League boasts some of the top managers in the game but to...

Mon, Oct 31, 2016

Improving Chelsea, big winning Liverpool downplay title talk

Chelsea need to improve a lot before they could be considered Premier League...

Sun, Oct 30, 2016

EPL: Chelsea cruise past Southampton, Everton beat West Ham

Romelu Lukaku's 50th league goal for Everton put them on the way to a...

EPL: Lukaku leads Everton past West Ham

Romelu Lukaku's 50th league goal for Everton put them on the way to a...

Sat, Oct 29, 2016

PHOTOS: Mourinho sent off as Man United draw; Arsenal cruise

Manchester United stretched their winless Premier League streak to four games...

Fri, Oct 28, 2016

Manchester United are a team in progress: Mourinho

Henrikh Mkhitaryan will prove his worth at Manchester United once he adapts...

Luis Enrique tells Guardiola critics: 'He's going to win'

'Critics will always appear because people don't like it when the same people...

Wenger downplays hooliganism problem in English game

Hooliganism is not a problem in English football, according to Arsenal...

Klopp's Liverpool prepared for Benteke backlash

Juergen Klopp returns to the scene of one his Liverpool side's most...

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

Mourinho, Moyes charged with misconduct by FA

Jose Mourinho has been charged with misconduct in the wake of his comments...

PHOTOS: Manchester United down City, Chelsea lose to West Ham

Juan Mata swept home to steer Manchester United into the League Cup...

Wed, Oct 26, 2016

Life in Manchester 'bit of a disaster', says Mourinho

The Portuguese has endured a mixed start to his stint as United boss, having...

PHOTOS: Liverpool down Spurs, Arsenal through

Arsenal eased past second-tier Reading 2-0 with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain...

Tue, Oct 25, 2016

League Cup will help assess young players at Chelsea, says Conte

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has said that the League Cup will provide an...

Who will win Ballon d'Or? Ronaldo or Messi?

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will resume their perennial battle to be...

Mon, Oct 24, 2016

Liverpool have no defensive problems, claims Klopp

'I think 70-80 percent of the goals we have conceded are from set pieces. But...

What did Mourinho whisper in Conte's ear?

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho told his Chelsea counterpart Antonio...

Nevilles slam Manchester United midfield 'mannequins', 'garbage defending'

Former Manchester United full-backs Gary and Phil Neville slammed the club's...

EPL PHOTOS: Mourinho's United routed on return to Stamford Bridge

Images from the match played between Chelsea and Manchester United at...

Sun, Oct 23, 2016

Guardiola equals his worst record as manager as City draw

Manchester City returned to the top of the Premier League on goal difference...

EPL: Sunderland match unwanted 110-year milestone

Sunderland became the first top-flight club in more than 100 years to fail to...

Sat, Oct 22, 2016

EPL PIX: Arsenal go on top; Spurs stay unbeaten

Arsenal moved top of the Premier League table but were unconvincing in a 0-0...

Fri, Oct 21, 2016

Terry fit for Chelsea's clash with United

John Terry has recovered from an ankle injury and will be available for...

'Wins mean more than fan approval for Mourinho'

Jose Mourinho will have no qualms about frustrating entertainment-hungry...

'There's pressure on every manager, whether you're Sunderland or you're Pep'

Sunderland manager David Moyes says he is under pressure to turn around their...

How Wenger has managed to survive in Premier League...

Manager Arsene Wenger has urged in-form Arsenal to stay vigilant against...

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

What not to miss in the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com brings you the previews of the main matches scheduled for this...

Wed, Oct 19, 2016

Can Leicester turn around failing EPL campaign?

Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri has asked for a change in mentality to...

Guardiola tried to bring Messi, Neymar to Manchester City?

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has denied a newspaper report that he...

Tue, Oct 18, 2016

Ibrahimovic vows to be clinical after Liverpool miss

Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has vowed to be more clinical in...

Mourinho criticises 'cautious' Liverpool as Ibra rues goal miss

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has accused Liverpool of being the...

After the hype... Liverpool and Man United deliver drab draw

One of the most eagerly-awaited clashes of the Premier League season turned...

Mon, Oct 17, 2016

What Leicester need to do to rediscover winning habit

Premier League champions Leicester City must pick themselves up to rediscover...

Chelsea's Hazard credits change in system for goal-scoring touch

Eden Hazard believes he has been given more freedom to score goals after...

EPL: Liverpool's Henderson eyes Mourinho revenge for 2014 loss

Victory over Manchester United in Monday's Premier League clash would "put to...

EPL: Southampton's Austin sinks Burnley, Watford beat 'Boro

Southampton's rich vein of form in the Premier League continued as they beat...

Sat, Oct 15, 2016

EPL: Chelsea hammer Leicester in battle of last two champions

Chelsea demolished the team that succeeded them as Premier League winners...

Fri, Oct 14, 2016

Klopp, Son pick up monthly Premier League awards

Liverpool's Juergen Klopp has been named Premier League manager of the month...

Leicester manager reveals special plan to terrorise defences

Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri is holding special training sessions...

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

EPL: Liverpool, Manchester United warn fans against misbehaviour

Liverpool and Manchester United have warned fans that they will be removed...

What drives super managers Wenger and Mourinho?

Arsenal 'keeper Petr Cech has the answer...

Wed, Oct 12, 2016

Aguero acknowledges 'picky' Pep allows him more freedom upfront

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola's coaching style is giving Sergio...

What not to miss in the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com brings you the previews of the main matches scheduled for this...

Tue, Oct 11, 2016

Pogba willing to adapt himself defensively for United's cause

Paul Pogba feels more comfortable in an attacking midfield role but is...

Thu, Oct 6, 2016

Can Arsenal win three trophies this season?

Former Arsenal star Alexander Hleb says he made a mistake by leaving the...

Cazorla eager to extend stay at Arsenal

Spanish midfielder Santi Cazorla would be happy to sign a new contract with...

Tue, Oct 4, 2016

United must come back stronger after international break: Herrera

Manchester United must avoid a repeat of last month's performance in order to...

Mon, Oct 3, 2016

3 things Guardiola's City must learn from defeat by Spurs

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola finds nothing abnormal in his team's...

Aston Villa sack manager Di Matteo

Aston Villa have sacked manager Roberto Di Matteo, the Championship club said...

Arsenal snatch last-gasp win for Wenger's 20th anniversary

A controversial last-gasp goal deflected into the net off Laurent Koscielny's...

Sun, Oct 2, 2016

EPL PHOTOS: Tottenham score shock win over City; United held at Stoke

Manchester United were denied by a spirited Stoke City performance as Joe...

Sat, Oct 1, 2016

EPL PIX: Chelsea end winless run; Milner gives Liverpool win

Second-half goals from Willian and Diego Costa helped Chelsea ease past Hull...

EPL: Everton up to third despite frustrating draw

Everton moved up to third place in the Premier League despite being held to a...

Fri, Sep 30, 2016

PHOTOS: United edge past Zorya, Inter suffer more Europa woe

Inter Milan's aversion to Europa League football continued with a 3-1 defeat...

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com brings a preview of the main matches coming up this weekend in the...

England striker is a 'genetic freak' like the Olympic champ, says Leicester...

Wed, Sep 28, 2016

How Klopp's attacking style is producing many goalscorers at Liverpool

Liverpool's wide range of goalscorers this season is a direct result of their...

Tue, Sep 27, 2016

Chelsea must improve defensive record, says Hazard

Chelsea must improve their defensive solidity if they are to challenge for...

10 BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

The start to the 13 Tests long season could not have been better for India. A...

Burnley beat Watford 2-0 in first EPL meeting

Burnley struck either side of halftime with headers from Jeff Hendrick and...

Mon, Sep 26, 2016

3 things Leicester can do to start winning again

After a string of defeats, defender Danny Simpson admits that Leicester City...

Mourinho's words that stoked a fire in United's belly

'It's a case of realising how lucky we are and how we should go out there and...

Guardiola and the reason for City's 'Sterling' show

Raheem Sterling has hailed ManchesterCity manager Pep Guardiola for helping...

Why at the moment West Ham's 'just not good enough'...

West Ham United's Mark Noble admitted with rare post-match candour that they...

Sun, Sep 25, 2016

EPL: Southampton's Austin roars on at spluttering Hammers

Southampton won 3-0 at West Ham United in the Premier League on Sunday to...

10 out of 10 for Pep's unstoppable Manchester City

The perfectionist in Pep Guardiola forbids him to get remotely carried away...

Arsenal's Wenger happy to shed his Chelsea hoodoo

Arsene Wenger hailed his team's first-half performance as "nearly perfect"...

Sat, Sep 24, 2016

EPL: Rooney on bench, Rashford in for Leicester game

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney was dropped to the substitutes' bench...

Rooney enjoys no 'privileges' at Mourinho's Manchester United

Blaming Wayne Rooney's disappointing form for the criticism he attracted when...

Are you looking at the worst manager in the history of football?

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has sarcastically labelled himself...

Fri, Sep 23, 2016

Real Madrid wooing benched Fabregas?

Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas has quashed persistent transfer rumours,...

Can anger bring consistency to Liverpool's game?

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp wants his players to be "angry" and guard...

Tue, Sep 20, 2016

Ranieri urges fans to give returning Kante warm welcome

LeicesterCity manager Claudio Ranieri hopes Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante...

Wenger surprised by Bendtner's move to Forest

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was surprised by his former striker Nicklas...

EPL: Realist Koeman downplays 'crazy' title talk

I don't think we can do a Leicester. I am realistic, says Everton manager

Mon, Sep 19, 2016

EPL PHOTOS: Tottenham's Kane sinks Sunderland then stretchered off

Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane pounced on a piece of comical defending to...

Sun, Sep 18, 2016

Watford condemns Manchester United to third successive defeat

Manchester United suffered their third defeat in eight days as Watford handed...

Everton manager hails 'perfect player' Barry

Gareth Barry is the perfect player for Everton, manager Ronald Koeman has...

De Bruyne on 'another level'... just like Guardiola's City

Kevin de Bruyne was hailed as playing football "on another level" by his...

Sat, Sep 17, 2016

EPL PHOTOS: De Bruyne inspires City; wins for Arsenal & Leicester

Kevin De Bruyne, Kelechi Iheanacho, Raheem Sterling and Ilkay Gundogan gave...

EPL PHOTOS: Henderson stunner headlines Liverpool win over Chelsea

A stunning strike from Jordan Henderson helped Liverpool secure a comfortable...

Stoke manager Hughes to not contest FA charge

Stoke City manager Mark Hughes says he will not contest the Football...

EPL: Silva may miss out for Manchester City

ManchesterCity could be without playmaker David Silva for Saturday's home...

Fri, Sep 16, 2016

After Champions League win, Ranieri urges players to start anew

Leicester City face the latest challenge of Claudio Ranieri's remarkable...

Arsenal's Cech to make return at Hull

Petr Cech will return in goal for Arsenal at HullCity on Saturday after...

Payet showboating doesn't bother West Ham boss Bilic

West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic has defended France midfielder Dimitri...

After back-to-back defeats Mourinho to return to 'normal team'

Manchester United will return to their 'normal team' for the Premier League...

It's time for Aguero to get individual awards

It is just a matter of time before Sergio Aguero's goal-scoring ability earns...

'Fabregas needs to improve defensively'

Midfielder Cesc Fabregas must continue to sharpen the defensive side of his...

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

What is United's Mourinho hinting at?

Manchester United's chances of winning the Premier League could be hindered...

Tue, Sep 13, 2016

EPL: Luiz likely to replace injured Terry for Liverpool clash

Chelsea long-serving captain John Terry has been ruled out for around 10 days...

EPL: Lukaku's 11-minute 'trick' powers Everton to victory

Everton's Romelu Lukaku ended his longest goal drought in English football...

Mon, Sep 12, 2016

Wenger calls for patience with new Arsenal signing Perez

New recruit Lucas Perez needs time to find his scoring touch at Arsenal, said...

Zaha's price tag is set!

Crystal Palace will not consider selling Wilfried Zaha for less that 50...

Sun, Sep 11, 2016

EPL: Chelsea held by Swansea in controversial 2-2 draw

Diego Costa scored twice but could not prevent Chelsea losing their 100...

FA will investigate West Ham crowd trouble during EPL match

The Football Association will investigate reports of crowd trouble among West...

Mourinho undone by 'the one that got away'

On the face of it, Jose Mourinho shouldered the blame for the wounding defeat...

Sat, Sep 10, 2016

EPL PIX: Spurs sink Stoke; Arsenal win; West Ham stunned

Santi Cazorla scored a 94th-minute penalty as sub-par Arsenal beat...

Mourinho cries foul but Guardiola delighted

A delighted Joseph Guardiola praised his team's first-half performance and...

Fri, Sep 9, 2016

Hull's Phelan named EPL manager of the month

HullCity manager Mike Phelan has been named the Premier League manager of the...

Chelsea's Luiz, Alonso unlikely to start at Swansea

New Chelsea signings David Luiz and Marcos Alonso are not ready for a...

Spurs set to break British attendance record for Champions League

Tottenham Hotspur say next week's clash with Monaco will be played in front...

Thu, Sep 8, 2016

Manchester derby: United and City clash set to ignite season

A clash between supposedly the two most expensive lineups in history overseen...

Wed, Sep 7, 2016

Mourinho vs Guardiola: The rivalry set to recommence

Not many people talk badly of Pep Guardiola, a sainted figure in football,...

Sat, Sep 3, 2016

Man City's Aguero BANNED for violent conduct

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has been banned for three matches after...

Thu, Sep 1, 2016

Check out the TOP 5 football transfers for 2016-17 season

Fees paid by Premier League clubs passed one billion pounds for the first...

Here's what Mourinho has to say on Manchester derby

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho said the international break has made...

Transfer deadline day: Chelsea biggest spenders, Leicester splash the cash

Chelsea re-signed David Luiz and Premier League champions Leicester City...

Wed, Aug 31, 2016

Manchester City's Samir Nasri joins Sevilla on loan

Samir Nasri has left Manchester City for Sevilla on a season-long loan, the...

Tue, Aug 30, 2016

Conte wants Chelsea to 'keep last season in mind'

Chelsea have made a promising start to a new Premier League season but...

Mon, Aug 29, 2016

'United have momentum, confident ahead of Manchester derby'

Manchester United's unbeaten start to the Premier League has helped the club...

It's early days, but Premier League has familiar look once more

Three matches into the Premier League season following a stunning title...

Sun, Aug 28, 2016

United boss Mourinho reserves special praise for Rashford

Jose Mourinho hailed Marcus Rashford's late contribution against Hull City on...

Sat, Aug 27, 2016

PHOTOS: Chelsea top after one-sided victory; United edge past Hull

Danny Rose scored a second-half equaliser to cancel out James Milner's...

Fri, Aug 26, 2016

Points Table: English Premier League 2016-17

The points table of the English Premier League 2016-17 season.

Why Mourinho will pick youngsters over Schweinsteiger...

German midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger is unlikely to play for Manchester...

All you need to know about EPL team's spending

Spending by Premier League teams has already broken last season's record and...

Deportivo striker Perez to join Arsenal?

Deportivo La Coruna have granted permission to Lucas Perez to withdraw from...

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

City sign goalkeeper from Barcelona; Everton have no interest in Hart

Manchester City have signed Chile goalkeeper Claudio Bravo from Barcelona on...

EPL: Can Mourinho's Manchester United maintain winning momentum?

Jose Mourinho takes Manchester United to Hull City with both teams having won...

Liverpool look to their Mane man as Spurs visit beckons

Such is the impact Sadio Mane has made on Liverpool that the 24-year-old is...

'Ramsey's injury could have been prevented'

Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey's injury could have been prevented, Wales...

Sturridge frustrated with playing in new position

Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge has urged manager Juergen Klopp to deploy him in...

Yedlin joins Newcastle on five-year deal

DeAndre Yedlin has joined Championship (second tier) side Newcastle United on...

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

Will Rooney sign up for American Major League Soccer?

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney would be a "great signing" for Major...

Petr Cech calls on Arsenal to stop 'silly' losses

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech believes that the Gunners need to stop silly...

Tue, Aug 23, 2016

EPL transfers: Manchester United youngster joins Wolves on loan

Manchester United defender Cameron Borthwick-Jackson has joined Wolves on a...

EPL: Liverpool manager Klopp not pressing panic button yet

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp called for his players to "stay calm" and...

Sat, Aug 20, 2016

PHOTOS: Liverpool stunned by Burnley, Costa caps Chelsea comeback

Liverpool were sent spinning to a 2-0 defeat at promoted Burnley in the...

Fri, Aug 19, 2016

EPL transfers: Pardew confirms Benteke move to Crystal Palace

Liverpool striker Christian Benteke is having a medical before completing his...

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

'Best midfielder' Pogba ready for United debut against Southampton

Jose Mourinho has confirmed that record signing Paul Pogba is ready to make...

Mon, Aug 15, 2016

EPL: Ibra scores in United victory; Liverpool edge Arsenal in thriller

Jose Mourinho's first Premier League game as manager of Manchester United...

Fri, Aug 12, 2016

EPL opponents playing defensive game: Mourinho

Jose Mourinho has accused Manchester United's Premier League rivals of...

EPL: Pogba suspended for Manchester United opener

Manchester United will be without world record signing Paul Pogba for their...

Tue, Aug 9, 2016

City signing makes Stones world's second most expensive defender!

Manchester City have signed England centre back John Stones from Everton as...

De Boer replaces Mancini as Inter Milan coach

Inter Milan have appointed former Ajax Amsterdam manager Frank de Boer as...

Mon, Aug 8, 2016

Mourinho relieved to finally get his hands on Pogba

Jose Mourinho was delighted that Manchester United were on the brink of...

Fri, Aug 5, 2016

EPL: Did Mourinho just confirm Pogba's arrival to Old Trafford?

Jose Mourinho has dropped a heavy hint that Paul Pogba's protracted transfer...

Wed, Aug 3, 2016

Wolfsburg's Draxler going to Arsenal?

Julian Draxler has said he wants to leave German side VfL Wolfsburg, a month...

Ibrahimovic says Rooney is 'perfect partner'

Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he is excited by the prospect of playing alongside...

Mon, Aug 1, 2016

Wenger hoping injured Gunners regain fitness in time for new season

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is hoping Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain can be fully...

Will 'distracted' Mahrez stay with EPL champions Leicester?

Speculation about a possible transfer to Premier League rivals Arsenal has...

Sun, Jul 31, 2016

'Unfinished business' at Leicester made Vardy decision easy

Rejecting a move to Premier League rivals Arsenal was an easy decision for...

Fri, Jul 29, 2016

How Sturridge plans to stave off injury

Daniel Sturridge has said manager Juergen Klopp has put the Liverpool squad...

Wed, Jul 27, 2016

FA Cup to allow fourth substitute in extra-time

Teams progressing to the latter stages of the FA Cup next season will be...

Why pizzas are off the menu for Manchester City players...

Pizzas are off the menu for Manchester City players as manager Pep Guardiola...

Sat, Jul 23, 2016

Sunderland appoint Moyes as Allardyce's replacement

Sunderland named David Moyes as their new manager on Saturday, replacing Sam...

Wed, Jul 20, 2016

Conte pours cold water on Costa transfer speculation

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte indicated that striker Diego Costa will stay at...

Tue, Jul 19, 2016

Why Ranieri is not losing sleep over Leicester's title defence

Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri is not losing sleep over his team's...

Wed, Jul 13, 2016

Liverpool to be without recovering Sakho for EPL opener against Arsenal

One player who is unlikely to be lining up for Liverpool for their Premier...

Klopp minces no words about Balotelli's Liverpool future

Manager Juergen Klopp has told Mario Balotelli that with so much competition...

United veteran Rooney 'motivated' by Mourinho's arrival at Old Trafford

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney admits the arrival of Jose Mourinho...

Fri, Jul 8, 2016

Is Pogba 'perfect' for Manchester United?

Paul Pogba could spearhead Manchester United's Premier League title challenge...

Juergen Klopp signs Liverpool extension

Manager Juergen Klopp has extended his contract with Liverpool, less than a...

Thu, Jul 7, 2016

Tevez turns down West ham's offer to become their best-paid player

West Ham United's bid to re-sign Carlos Tevez stalled because of the...

Tue, Jul 5, 2016

'I want to win matches, everything,' declares Mourinho

Jose Mourinho, unveiled as Manchester United's new manager on Tuesday,...

Sun, Jul 3, 2016

Arteta joins Manchester City coaching staff

Former Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta has joined ManchesterCity manager Pep...

Sat, Jul 2, 2016

Giggs quits Manchester United after 29 years at the club

Ryan Giggs announced that he will leave Manchester United to pursue his...

Fri, Jul 1, 2016

Drama in store as Ibrahimovic writes final chapter

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is poised to write the final chapter in a glittering...