Sir Alex Ferguson admitted Manchester United had a narrow escape – despite establishing a three-point lead at the top of the English Premier League with eight games remaining. Wayne Rooney’s …

Wayne Rooney kept Manchester United on course for a record 20th title after hitting the winner in a 1-0 win over Fulham at Old Trafford on Monday. Rooney’s 21st top-flight …

Former French international striker Djibril Cisse was suspended for four matches on Monday dealing a huge blow to his English Premier League side Queens Park Rangers’ hopes of retaining their …

Wayne Rooney sent Manchester United three points clear in the Premier League on Monday, scoring a first-half goal in a 1-0 victory over Fulham to earn the reigning champions their …

Sunderland boss Martin O’Neill has ordered wing sensation James McClean to continue to play on instinct as opponents start to target him. The 22-year-old Republic of Ireland midfielder has enjoyed …

Chelsea coach Roberto Di Matteo has insisted his side is still capable of competing at the highest level on Monday after Frank Lampard suggested the Premier League outfit were a …

Frank Lampard has delivered a blunt appraisal of Chelsea’s season so far by saying: “We’re not as good as we used to be.” The England midfielder has also warned the …

Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher expects to return from a chronic bowel condition next season. The Scotland international has not played since November 22 due to ulcerative colitis, a form …

Bolton Wanderers footballer Fabrice Muamba is making “encouraging progress” in his recovery from a cardiac arrest, doctors say. The 23-year-old remains in intensive care in the London Chest Hospital, where …

Harry Redknapp has thrown down the gauntlet to opposite number Arsene Wenger in Tottenham’s battle to beat Arsenal to third place in the Barclays Premier League, by roaring: “Bring it …

Gary Cahill insisted Chelsea still believe they will finish in the English Premier League top four, despite their hugely-damaging draw against Tottenham. Saturday’s goalless game at Stamford Bridge left the …

Manchester City assistant manager David Platt has defended Roberto Mancini after the Italian refused to carry out his media duties following Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Stoke City. Mancini left Platt …

Fulham manager Martin Jol has highlighted belief as key to his side’s hopes of success at Manchester United. The Cottagers head into Monday’s match against Alex Ferguson’s title-chasing side on …

Newcastle United have moved to within five points of a place in next season’s Champions League after a 3-1 win away to West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns. The match …

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is confident his side can still overtake Arsenal and claim a third-place finish in the Premier League. Redknapp’s fourth-placed side drew 0-0 at Chelsea on Saturday …

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Manchester United should be applauded for still being in the title race but has told his players to ram home their advantage against Fulham on Monday. …

David Platt insisted Roberto Mancini will not be affected by mind games as the chase for the Premier League title reaches its climax. Mancini was furious after Manchester City’s 1-1 …

Manchester City’s Premier League title hopes suffered a setback with a 1-1 draw at Stoke on Saturday as Bolton paid tribute to stricken star Fabrice Muamba with a morale-boosting win …