Premier League clubs will try to formulate rules next week to control spending and prevent teams from financial collapse. High on the agenda is whether to adopt UEFA’s financial fair …

Arsenal’s newfound defensive resilience will be put to the test in the English Premier League on Sunday against a Manchester City team that is set to feature fit-again striker Sergio …

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed Wayne Rooney is just over a week away from returning to action after making good progress in his recovery from a severe …

Stoke’s Andy Wilkinson has been handed a three-match suspension after the defender accepted a violent conduct charge following his clash with Manchester City star Mario Balotelli. Wilkinson caught Balotelli in …

Michael Carrick has pleaded with Manchester United fans to keep the peace when his side face bitter rivals Liverpool in an emotionally charged clash at Anfield this weekend. United’s visits …

Darren Fletcher has been given a standing ovation by the Manchester United crowd and a big pat on the back by manager Alex Ferguson after making his return to first-team …

Sunderland defender Carlos Cuellar is set to miss his club’s next three matches after suffering a hamstring injury. Cuellar was forced off with the injury at half-time during Sunderland’s 1-1 …

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was relieved to see Jack Wilshere finally return to training on Thursday after the England midfielder’s 14-month injury nightmare. Wilshere was sidelined for the whole of …

Handshakes could overshadow football for the second straight Premier League weekend when Luis Suarez and Patrice Evra meet for the first time since an angry pre-match clash last season inflamed …

Nemanja Vidic insists Manchester United fans will not disgrace his club with offensive chants about the Hillsborough stadium disaster when they visit arch-rivals Liverpool on Sunday. United’s trip to Anfield …

Four games into a season may be too early to start talking about title-contenders but this weekend could see a few pointers to where the Premier League trophy could be …

Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo is sweating on the fitness of Oscar after the Brazil midfielder’s dazzling display in the 2-2 draw against Juventus was marred by a nasty injury. …

Surprisingly eliminated from last season’s group stage, Manchester United won’t be underestimating their seemingly easy start to the Champions League this time around. United open their campaign at home to …

Ryan Giggs has backed Japan midfielder Shinji Kagawa to play a key role in Manchester United’s bid for Champions League glory this season. Giggs believes Kagawa’s astute passing and clever …

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has warned Theo Walcott that his contract negotiations could end up affecting team selection if the situation drags on for the rest of the season. Walcott’s …

QPR manager Mark Hughes has backed Andrew Johnson to come back stronger from the cruciate ligament injury that will see him miss the majority of the season. The 31-year-old joined …

Tottenham are waiting to discover how long Benoit Assou-Ekotto will face on the sidelines amid fears he could be ruled out for up to a month. He missed Andre Villas-Boas’ …

Senegal striker Demba Ba rescued a 2-2 draw for Newcastle as his late equaliser left Everton to pay the price for a crucial blunder by the officials at Goodison Park …