Rafael Benitez insists Chelsea are still contenders in the Barclays Premier League title race, and hopes success at the Club World Cup can prove the catalyst. Benitez has won only …

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers believes the criticism levelled at his players this season has actually helped their progress and he now setting their sights on second-placed Manchester City. After the …

Andre Villas-Boas expects the Football Association to appeal against the two-match ban handed to Steven Caulker after revealing the Tottenham defender is “very disappointed” at the sanction imposed by UEFA. …

Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright has accused Arsene Wenger of failing to truthfully address the club’s current plight and believes any other manager would have been sacked for going so …

Arsene Wenger has no doubts he remains the best man to turn Arsenal’s season around. The French coach, 63, has come under intense scrutiny in recent weeks, which intensified following …

In the face of mounting criticism, Arsene Wenger insists his 16 years managing Arsenal gives him the know-how to turn around the team’s fortunes rather than being a hindrance. A …

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson and his Liverpool counterpart, Brendan Rodgers, have joined forces to slam talk of introducing safety nets to protect players from objects thrown by fans. After …

Manchester City have revealed they made an annual loss of STG97.9 million ($A150 million) during their Premier League title-winning season. While the figure would represent a massive problem for most …

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson believes the return of captain Nemanja Vidic provides a significant boost to his team’s title prospects. The Serbia defender, 31, underwent knee surgery in September …

Chelsea star Frank Lampard has indicated that this season may be his last for the English giants, in comments likely to fuel speculation about a possible move to China. The …

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini insists his team have shown they are better than United and have plenty of time to make up the six-point deficit to their city rivals. …

Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry has been given a one-match ban after a foul-mouthed rant at an official following last weekend’s explosive Manchester derby. Barry, 31, accepted the FA’s charge …

Manchester United star Ryan Giggs has warned Manchester City that his side’s derby triumph will provide the perfect springboard to wrestle the title away from Eastlands. United moved six points …

Australian goalkeeper Brad Jones believes his new contract with English Premier League giants Liverpool has shown he has proved himself to Brendan Rodgers after the manager initially cast doubts over …

Newcastle could face a backlash from an “angry” Manchester City as the champions look to re-establish their English Premier League title credentials after a first loss of the season. In …

Sunderland midfielder Jack Colback has warned his team-mates their recovery mission has only just started. The Black Cats hauled themselves out of the Barclays Premier League relegation zone and into …

Rafael Benitez vowed to play a strong side in Chelsea’s Club World Cup semi-final against Monterrey, despite admitting his players were still suffering with jet lag. The European champions arrived …

Midfielder Jonny Howson has challenged Norwich to put their Capital One Cup disappointment behind them by making it 10 Barclays Premier League games unbeaten when Wigan visit Carrow Road on …