Former Liverpool midfielder John Barnes has urged the club’s fans to put their faith in new manager Brendan Rodgers. Rodgers was last month unveiled as the man chosen by Reds …

QPR chairman Tony Fernandes has revealed the club are evaluating three potential sites for a new stadium. The Malaysian businessman completed his takeover at Loftus Road less than a year …

Aston Villa club captain Stiliyan Petrov believes he has conquered “the hardest bit” in his battle to overcome acute leukaemia. Petrov admits he has taken inspiration via messages of support …

Arsenal have postponed their proposed pre-season trip to Nigeria. The Gunners were set to play a match in Abuja on August 5, but have decided against fulfilling the fixture as …

Steven Caulker signed a new four-year contract and immediately set his sights on breaking in to the Tottenham first team. Caulker had a successful loan spell at Swansea last season …

The English Premier League have vowed to bring in goal-line technology “as soon is practically possible” following the International FA Board’s landmark decision to permit its use in football. IFAB …

Arsenal’s second-largest shareholders have vowed to continue to “do what is necessary” to make sure the club matches the ambitions to retain “marquee players” like wantaway captain Robin van Persie. …

The matches involving Champions League winners Chelsea and Barclays Premier League champions Manchester City will open the new campaign live on television. The Blues’ visit to Wigan on Sunday, August …

Tottenham defender Steven Caulker has signed a new four-year contract, the Premier League club says. The 20-year-old has also established himself as a regular in the England Under-21 set-up and …

Newcastle will have to play twice in three days at the start of the new season after both UEFA and police refused pleas to reschedule games. Alan Pardew’s men face …

New Everton signing Steven Naismith says the chance to work under manager David Moyes is one of the reasons he opted to move to Goodison Park. The 25-year-old, who cancelled …

Arsenal’s second-biggest shareholders have written to owner Stan Kroenke expressing “deep reservations” about how the American is running the club after captain Robin van Persie refused to sign a new …

Roberto Di Matteo says Chelsea should not expect “radical changes” when he takes charge on a full-time basis next season. The popular Italian, 42, was confirmed as the Blues permanent …

Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva admits overcoming a psychological hurdle is the next step in his bid to regain full fitness. The Brazil international has done months of rehabilitation on the …

Roberto di Matteo admits having pre-season disrupted by the Olympics is not ideal, but hopes his Chelsea players selected make the most of the experience. Striker Daniel Sturridge, who is …

Robin van Persie has rejected the offer of a new Arsenal contract, the striker has announced via his official website. The Dutch international has a year left on his current …

Premier League club Tottenham have signed Iceland midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson from Hoffenheim. The club did not reveal the cost of the deal, although the attacking midfielder is reported to be …

Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Guzan is close to re-signing for the midlands club, Press Association Sport understands. The American international parted company with Villa at the end of last season …