The Football Association on Friday fined Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand STG45,000 ($A68,000) for improper conduct over comments he made on Twitter relating to the John Terry racism trial. Chelsea …

Fulham manager Martin Jol has slammed Liverpool for unsettling Clint Dempsey after the American forward was left out of the Cottagers’ squad for their Premier League opener against Norwich on …

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini insists he is happy with his striking options despite seeing Robin van Persie join title rivals Manchester United. Mancini was keen to sign the Holland …

Arsene Wenger admitted on Friday that Cameroon midfielder Alex Song could be the next Arsenal star to leave the club after Robin van Persie’s exit. Van Persie is set to …

Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard has hit back at suggestions that he needs to change his all-action style to avoid burn-out by insisting he can still be a rampaging force for …

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew on Thursday signed Holland midfielder Vurnon Anita from Dutch champions Ajax. Anita agreed a five-year contract with the English Premier League club after helping the Dutch …

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits losing striker Robin van Persie to Manchester United has dented his side’s Premier League title ambitions before the season has even started. Wenger leads his …

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has warned champions Manchester City that his side’s swoop for Arsenal striker Robin van Persie could tilt the balance of power in the Premier League …

Premier League club Norwich City have signed Spanish defender Javier Garrido from Lazio on a season-long loan. Garrido failed to make an impact in his previous spell in England with …

Luka Modric was a notable absentee from Tottenham’s training ground as his transfer to Real Madrid appeared to move closer to completion. Spurs manager Andre Villas-Boas said earlier on Thursday …

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew is satisfied with the way the transfer window has gone for him so far – although he admits getting another player in before it closes would …

Sam Allardyce admits West Ham’s move for Matt Jarvis is “stuck” as they have yet to agree a deal with Wolves. The Hammers have been one of the most active …

Thomas Vermaelen maintains Arsenal must put the departure of Robin van Persie behind them and focus on mounting a sustained assault on the Barclays Premier League. The former Gunners skipper …

Blackburn manager Steve Kean has slammed the club’s global adviser Shebby Singh after the Malaysian’s controversial comments cast a shadow over the start of their bid for promotion to the …

Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas insists the constant speculation over Luka Modric’s potential transfer to Real Madrid has not distracted him from preparing for his first Premier League match in charge …

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers revealed on Thursday that he hopes to seal two more signings in the next 48 hours. Rodgers completed a deal for Swansea midfielder Joe Allen last …

France striker Louis Saha has joined Sunderland on a free transfer following his release by fellow Premier League team Everton. The 34-year-old Saha has signed a 12-month deal with Sunderland …

The imminent arrival of Robin van Persie gives Manchester United an embarrassment of riches in attack as the deposed Premier League champions begin their quest to wrest the title back …