Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson believes Robin van Persie will complete his move to Old Trafford in time to make his debut in the club’s opening match of the Premier …

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 …

Club by club guide to the new Premier League season, which kicks off on Saturday (all transfer fees are listed in pounds, major ins and outs only): MANCHESTER CITY Manager: …

“First is first and second is nowhere,” Bill Shankly famously quipped when Liverpool’s legendary manager was asked to describe his aims heading into a new season. For Brendan Rodgers, the …

When Manchester City claimed last year’s Premier League crown in the most gut-wrenching of circumstances, Sir Alex Ferguson’s expression perfectly captured the Manchester United coach’s frustration while revealing the secret …

Manchester United says the club has reached an agreement with Premier League rival Arsenal to buy Netherlands striker Robin van Persie. United says Van Persie is yet to agree to …

Former England striker Michael Owen says he wouldn’t take his children to watch a soccer match, contrasting the atmosphere at English Premier League grounds with that of the London Olympics. …

Reading captain Jobi McAnuff has urged the club to follow the Barclays Premier League survival blueprint set out by Stoke. The Royals start the new season at home to Tony …

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez’s devotion to stylish football helped sell the Latics to new signing Arouna Kone. The Ivory Coast international striker completed his move from Spanish side Levante yesterday …

A week after the extinguishing of the Olympic flame in east London, the Premier League season is set to begin this weekend with football for once on the back foot. …

Swansea manager Michael Laudrup believes striker Danny Graham can be their 20-goals-a-season man. Former Watford forward Graham, who turned 27 on Sunday, arrived at the Liberty Stadium in a club …

Petr Cech insists Chelsea should not abandon the tactics that have brought them so much success just because Didier Drogba has left for China. The Blues on Sunday lost their …

Arsenal winger Ryo Miyaichi has joined Wigan on a season-long loan deal, the Gunners confirmed on Monday. The 19-year-old Japan international has made just two senior appearances for Arsenal last …

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has warned the rest of the English Premier League title challengers his strengthened squad will be “up for it” again next season. The Gunners ended their …

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has backed Carlos Tevez to play a starring role for the Premier League champions after his stunning strike inspired a 3-2 win over Chelsea in …

Manchester City defender Micah Richards will be sidelined for a month after suffering an ankle injury during the Olympics. City boss Roberto Mancini had initially expected Richards to be out …

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini hopes to bring in more players before the transfer window closes after agreeing a fee with Everton – believed to be STG15 million ($A22.3 million) …

Manchester City have underlined their determination to retain the Premier League title as the champions warmed up for the new season with a hard-fought 3-2 win over 10-man Chelsea in …