Germany forward Lukas Podolski maintains there is nothing “special” about his dynamic role in the Arsenal frontline – and is happy to play anywhere to help drive the team on …

The Football Association could yet mete out further punishment to Eden Hazard as the governing body continues to review the Chelsea midfielder’s sending-off for kicking Swansea ball boy Charlie Morgan. …

West Ham defender Daniel Potts was discharged from hospital on Thursday after being knocked unconscious during his side’s 5-1 defeat at Arsenal. Potts, who went on as a second half …

Newcastle United continued their French shopping spree as Nancy defender Massadio Haidara completed his move to the struggling Premier League club for an undisclosed fee. France Under-21 full-back Haidara became …

Everton defender Sylvain Distin insists there were many factors which persuaded him to sign a new contract and they were not just footballing or financial. The 35-year-old, whose current deal …

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has given the Football Association his observations following his controversial post-match comments at Tottenham. Ferguson was furious with linesman Simon Beck following the 1-1 draw …

Players and ex-professionals spoke out in support of Eden Hazard on Thursday after the Chelsea winger was sent off for kicking a ball boy in a League Cup game at …

Premier League giants Manchester United have dismissed suggestions they have diluted their brand by announcing a glut of new sponsorship deals. Just last week, United revealed they had signed agreements …

Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal’s 5-1 demolition of West Ham proves they are mentally strong enough to cope with the pressure of battling to finish in the English Premier League’s top …

Yoan Gouffran on Wednesday became Newcastle United’s third French signing of the January transfer window after the English Premier League club said he had joined the club on a four-and-a-half-year …

Olivier Giroud helped Arsenal quieten their critics as the France striker’s double inspired a much-needed 5-1 English Premier League victory over West Ham on Wednesday. Arsene Wenger’s side had been …

Midfielder Scott Parker believes he has benefited from his enforced rest as he bids to help Tottenham’s challenge in the second half of the season. The 32-year-old England international made …

Paul Lambert will attempt to pick up the pieces of Aston Villa’s shock Capital One Cup exit against Bradford safe in the knowledge that his job is not under threat, …

Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez has reiterated his 2009 claim Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson puts undue pressure on match officials. The pair have shared a fractious relationship for …

Bradford became the first fourth-tier club to reach an English soccer final in more than 50 years on Tuesday after they knocked Aston Villa out of the League Cup semi-finals. …

Bordeaux striker Yoan Gouffran has announced he is to become the latest Frenchman to join English Premier League strugglers Newcastle in the January transfer window. “Tomorrow I will be a …

England left-back Ashley Cole has ended speculation about his immediate future by signing a one-year contract extension with Chelsea, the Premier League club has announced. His previous deal was due …

English Premier League strugglers Newcastle have agreed a fee with reigning French champions Montpellier to sign France international defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa, the French club has announced. Central African Republic-born Yanga-Mbiwa, …