http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/default.html?CMPID=RSS183998Premier League news from ITV FootballTue, 05 Jan 2010 14:04:05 GMThttp://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/bolton-prepare-coyle-approach-391789559.htmlBolton will make an official request to Burnley to speak to their manager Owen Coyle about the current vacancy at the Reebok Stadium on Monday, sources have told Press Association Sport. ]]>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:50:15http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/hammer-time-for-spector-498846376.htmlJonathan Spector is determined not to let the prospect of facing England at the World Cup get in the way of trying to rescue West Ham's season.]]>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:50:15http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/everton-pair-to-stay-at-motherwell-817816662.htmlEverton duo John Ruddy and Lukas Jutkiewicz have extended their respective loan deals at Motherwell for another month.]]>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:50:15http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/megson-i-improved-bolton-381742660.htmlFormer Bolton boss Gary Megson claims the club was "in a huge mess" when he took over in 2007 but believes he is leaving it in a far healthier position.]]>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:50:15http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/behrami-wants-hammers-reassurances-321437510.htmlValon Behrami has called on the West Ham hierarchy to come clean about any plans for a January fire-sale.]]>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:50:15http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/beckham-i-wish-id-never-left-united-934704069.htmlDavid Beckham admits he wishes he had never left Manchester United as he prepares to head back to Old Trafford with new club AC Milan in the Champions League's last 16 in March.]]>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:50:15http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/hart-unsure-of-future-plans-130110538.htmlBirmingham's on-loan keeper Joe Hart admits he is keeping his options open regarding his long-term future. ]]>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:50:15http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/smalling-stunned-by-sudden-success-622418181.htmlChris Smalling is struggling to come to terms with the meteoric rise which has seen him go from non-league footballer to Fulham's hottest prospect in 18 months.]]>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:50:15http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/zola-hopeful-of-keeping-hammers-united-601722137.htmlGianfranco Zola is confident West Ham will have no need to sell key men during the transfer window to balance the books at Upton Park.]]>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:50:15http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mancienne-wolves-move-never-discussed-654215216.htmlWolves boss Mick McCarthy has hailed the form of Michael Mancienne but insists he has "never discussed" the possibility of making the on loan Chelsea player's move permanent. ]]>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:49:33http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/consistency-key-for-diaby-895296024.htmlAbou Diaby insists consistency will be the key to Arsenal's push for glory on two fronts this season. ]]>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:35:38http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/clarets-no-approach-for-coyle-823873176.htmlBurnley insisted Bolton have made no official approach for their manager Owen Coyle on Sunday night.]]>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 10:04:57http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/storrie-hopeful-over-wages-832186039.htmlPortsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie hopes the club's players will be paid their December wages on "Monday or Tuesday".]]>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 23:33:01http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/wenger-harbours-high-hopes-504878150.htmlArsenal manager Arsene Wenger has every reason to believe 2010 could yet turn out to be a vintage year for his young team.]]>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 23:33:01http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/bolton-set-to-move-for-coyle-468219521.htmlBolton are set to step up their bid for Owen Coyle by making an official approach to Burnley to speak to their former player on Monday.]]>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 13:47:00http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/coyle-misses-press-conference-781455243.htmlSpeculation over the future of Burnley manager Owen Coyle intensified after he missed the press conference following the Clarets' 2-1 FA Cup win at MK Dons. ]]>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 11:35:46http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/malouda-ready-to-look-elsewhere-261472839.htmlChelsea winger Florent Malouda admits he is frustrated at Stamford Bridge and will consider leaving if he does not get more playing time.]]>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 11:35:46http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ancelotti-blues-not-mourinhos-team-659546493.htmlCarlo Ancelotti insists Jose Mourinho is wrong to use the term "my Chelsea" as the mind games continue ahead of the Champions League clash against Inter Milan in February. ]]>Sat, 02 Jan 2010 21:40:21http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/jo-suspended-after-brazil-trip-983084702.htmlEverton manager David Moyes has suspended on-loan striker Jo for a breach of club discipline. ]]>Sat, 02 Jan 2010 18:44:24http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/oneill-unconcerned-by-heskey-links-463027920.htmlAston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has played down speculation linking Emile Heskey with a move away from Villa Park this month.]]>Sat, 02 Jan 2010 18:44:24http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/evans-keen-to-focus-on-cup-tie-427804296.htmlBolton caretaker boss Chris Evans wants his players to focus on the job in hand on Saturday rather than speculating about who the new manager might be.]]>Sat, 02 Jan 2010 18:36:57http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ancelotti-proud-of-team-spirit-971632821.htmlChelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti believes the huddle at the end of the win over Fulham could prove to be a turning point for the season at Stamford Bridge. ]]>Sat, 02 Jan 2010 15:52:12http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mcleishs-fears-for-england-872576397.htmlAlex McLeish admits the lack of home-grown players on duty in this week's Portsmouth-Arsenal clash is "worrying" for the future of English football.]]>Sat, 02 Jan 2010 15:42:12http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/johnson-out-for-month-653025007.htmlLiverpool defender Glen Johnson has been ruled out for at least a month with a knee injury.]]>Sat, 02 Jan 2010 12:50:49http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/finnan-admits-to-player-worries-546652238.htmlDefender Steve Finnan admits the Portsmouth players cannot help but be worried by the club's current financial plight.]]>Sat, 02 Jan 2010 12:50:49http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/wenger-will-not-compromise-title-bid-611564850.htmlArsene Wenger has reassured Arsenal fans he can understand their love affair with the FA Cup, but insists the Gunners must not compromise their fight for the Barclays Premier League title.]]>Sat, 02 Jan 2010 11:10:57http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/carragher-the-right-man-for-rightback-448500340.htmlThe ever-reliable Jamie Carragher can expect to again be thrust into action at right-back on Saturday when Liverpool travel to face Reading in the third round of the FA Cup.]]>Sat, 02 Jan 2010 09:05:45http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ferguson-to-stick-with-youth-98284816.htmlSir Alex Ferguson is determined to stick with his youngsters for next Wednesday's Carling Cup semi-final against Manchester City.]]>Fri, 01 Jan 2010 20:20:43http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/chelseas-problems-are-over-ancelotti-77588772.htmlCarlo Ancelotti insists Chelsea's mid-season blip has nothing to do with comments from Arsene Wenger, who he has labelled a "magician" after the Frenchman predicted the Barclays Premier League leaders would drop points.]]>Fri, 01 Jan 2010 20:20:43http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/song-keen-to-sign-off-in-style-56892728.htmlCameroon midfielder Alex Song wants to "finish the job" by guiding Arsenal into the fourth round of the FA Cup before heading off on international duty.]]>Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:10:19http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/young-were-better-equipped-this-year-540890912.htmlLuke Young insists Aston Villa now have a "stronger mentality" to cope with any setbacks and to avoid a repeat of last season's disappointing fade-out which cost them a Champions League spot.]]>Fri, 01 Jan 2010 16:24:41http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/pavlyuchenko-wont-derail-spurs-harry-467706541.htmlTottenham boss Harry Redknapp insists Roman Pavlyuchenko will not be allowed to destabilise the club's season after revealing the striker's "head wasn't right" to play in a recent game. ]]>Fri, 01 Jan 2010 11:36:45http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/diaby-signs-new-deal-92830455.htmlFrance international midfielder Abou Diaby has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal, the Barclays Premier League club confirmed on Thursday.]]>Fri, 01 Jan 2010 11:07:19http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/kapo-set-for-wigan-exit-793981633.htmlWigan midfielder Olivier Kapo could be set for a loan move to Ligue 1 outfit Boulogne.]]>Fri, 01 Jan 2010 10:16:12http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/storrie-seeks-to-allay-pompey-fears-638287531.htmlPortsmouth remain confident their off-field financial issues will be resolved with chief executive Peter Storrie insisting it will soon be business as usual again at Fratton Park.]]>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:55:20http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/evans-wont-apply-for-bolton-job-408746157.htmlBolton caretaker manager Chris Evans has ruled out applying for the manager's job on a permanent basis.]]>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:55:20http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/fergie-rules-out-major-additions-302059906.htmlSir Alex Ferguson has ruled out the possibility of making major additions to his Manchester United squad during the January transfer window. ]]>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:55:20http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/pompey-delay-player-wages-again-281363862.htmlPortsmouth expect to pay their players' December salaries on January 5.]]>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:55:20http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/lansbury-commits-to-gunners-946088997.htmlArsenal midfielder Henri Lansbury has agreed a new long-term deal, the London club have announced on their website.]]>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:55:20http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/double-injury-blow-for-spurs-63029266.htmlTottenham full-back Benoit Assou-Ekotto is set to miss most of January after suffering a groin strain, boss Harry Redknapp has confirmed. ]]>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:54:37http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ancelotti-city-are-tital-rivals-573581443.htmlChelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti insists Manchester City are still in the Barclays Premier League title race this season under fellow Italian Roberto Mancini. ]]>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:35:20http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/gartside-seeks-new-manager-929962015.htmlBolton chairman Phil Gartside will begin the task of identifying a new manager on Thursday with former Italy goalkeeper Walter Zenga emerging as a surprise candidate. ]]>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:55:40http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/coyle-concentrating-on-next-match-797725967.htmlBurnley manager Owen Coyle has played down speculation linking him with the vacant Bolton managerial position.]]>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:24:07http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ferguson-reveals-oshea-fears-385305389.htmlSir Alex Ferguson has raised the possibility that John O'Shea might be sidelined for two more months. ]]>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:24:07http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/pavlyuchenko-fears-being-spurs-joke-55794002.htmlRoman Pavlyuchenko looks as though he could be on his way out of Tottenham in the January transfer window after reportedly claiming in the Russian press that manager Harry Redknapp is "mocking" him by leaving him out of the team.]]>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:24:07http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/red-devils-tipped-to-spend-246553524.htmlSir Alex Ferguson could splash the cash next month as he attempts to stiffen Manchester United's bid for a fourth successive Barclays Premier League title.]]>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:24:07http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/kirkland-a-major-doubt-for-cup-clash-893928304.htmlChris Kirkland seems certain to miss Wigan's FA Cup third-round tie with Hull at the DW Stadium on Saturday. ]]>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:15:21http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/rooney-sets-goal-target-532562415.htmlWayne Rooney admits he would be stunned if he failed to eclipse his best seasonal goal tally of 23.]]>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:56:13http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/no-worries-for-song-896823096.htmlAlex Song expects Arsenal to still be challenging for the title when he returns to the Emirates from the African Nations Cup.]]>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:56:06http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/we-can-avoid-relegation-grant-794334601.htmlAvram Grant is convinced Portsmouth still have what it takes to survive in the Barclays Premier League, despite a resounding 4-1 home defeat to Arsenal and more financial worries.]]>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:20:44http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ligament-damage-for-johnson-726291273.htmlLiverpool have confirmed Glen Johnson suffered a medial ligament injury to his right knee during Tuesday night's match at Aston Villa.]]>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:17:58http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/pompey-dispute-hmrc-claims-990810826.htmlPortsmouth have denied being formally served with a winding up petition in a statement released by the club.]]>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:57:52http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/new-deal-for-hodgson-186801466.htmlFulham manager Roy Hodgson has agreed a new 12-month rolling contract with the club.]]>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:25:27http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/di-santo-to-stay-with-rovers-317147781.htmlFranco di Santo's loan spell at Blackburn from Chelsea has been extended until the end of the season. ]]>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:15:19http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ireland-out-for-a-fortnight-915028634.htmlManchester City midfielder Stephen Ireland will be out of action for two weeks after picking up a hamstring injury in the 3-0 win over Wolves.]]>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:07:44http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/megson-sacked-by-bolton-516237493.htmlGary Megson has been relieved of his duties as Bolton manager with immediate effect, the club confirmed on Wednesday.]]>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 09:36:07http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/everton-to-hold-fresh-stadium-talks-26929418.htmlEverton have confirmed they will enter into new talks with Liverpool City Council over a new stadium.]]>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:12:09http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/brown-hails-tigers-spirit-30100600.htmlHull manager Phil Brown praised his side's character after they fought back from 2-0 down with 19 minutes to go to draw 2-2 with Bolton at the Reebok Stadium.]]>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:12:09http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/i-cant-win-over-the-fans-megson-893119628.htmlBolton manager Gary Megson knows he is fighting a battle he cannot win with critical fans, but is determined not to be cowed by dissenting voices.]]>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:12:09http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/chelsea-almost-debt-free-866099442.htmlRoman Abramovich has all but wiped out Chelsea's £340million debt, according to financial figures released by the Barclays Premier League leaders. ]]>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:35:42http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/gerrard-anticipates-topfour-battle-779804942.htmlSteven Gerrard admits it will be difficult for Liverpool to finish in the top four of the Barclays Premier League despite Fernando Torres' late winner against Aston Villa reigniting their hopes. ]]>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:09:42http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/portsmouth-winding-up-petition-report-606926874.htmlPremier League strugglers Portsmouth have been issued with a winding up petition by HM Revenue & Customs.]]>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:46:59http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/diaby-wins-wenger-praise-615733103.htmlArsenal manager Arsene Wenger is convinced Abou Diaby can become one of the top midfielders in the Barclays Premier League.]]>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:10:57http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/clinical-torres-delights-benitez-164641165.htmlLiverpool boss Rafael Benitez hailed Fernando Torres as one of the best strikers in the world after his late goal in the 1-0 victory over Aston Villa reignited the Reds' Champions League hopes. ]]>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:10:57http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/snubbed-boateng-out-to-boost-pompey-push-962529076.htmlKevin-Prince Boateng is determined to make Ghana's loss Portsmouth's gain.]]>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:36:03http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mutu-hammers-link-rubbish-nani-606970547.htmlWest Ham sporting director Gianluca Nani insists the Barclays Premier League club are not after Fiorentina striker Adrian Mutu.]]>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:45:55http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/gerrard-rallying-call-to-liverpool-791672752.htmlSteven Gerrard called on Liverpool to go on to bigger and better things after they snatched an injury-time 1-0 Barclays Premier League victory over Aston Villa.]]>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:51:01http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/latics-sign-stojkovic-362595191.htmlSporting Lisbon goalkeeper Vladimir Stojkovic has joined Wigan on loan until the end of the season, according to the Portuguese club.]]>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:01:07http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/fergie-happy-with-united-blend-246511219.htmlSir Alex Ferguson is confident Manchester United have the right blend to retain their Premier League crown - providing they can stay clear of injuries.]]>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:25:23http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/we-can-cope-without-drogba-ancelotti-75428770.htmlCarlo Ancelotti is confident Chelsea will cope without Didier Drogba next month. ]]>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:06:16http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/dawson-keeps-bolton-game-in-perspective-621300187.htmlAndy Dawson admits Tuesday's clash at Bolton is a crucial one for Hull - but no more so than any other game.]]>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:06:16http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/martinez-sets-record-straight-938713126.htmlWigan manager Roberto Martinez insists he and Manchester United counterpart Sir Alex Ferguson have been able to "laugh off" the media storm which they were caught up in recently. ]]>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:06:16http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/van-der-sar-on-compassionate-leave-983764551.htmlEdwin van der Sar has been placed on indefinite compassionate leave by Manchester United after his wife suffered a brain haemorrhage, manager Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed on Tuesday.]]>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:06:16http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/rooney-revival-thrills-fergie-56129227.htmlSir Alex Ferguson is looking for Wayne Rooney to maintain the form that helped Manchester United destroy Hull on Sunday. ]]>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:06:16http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/dossena-agent-italian-return-unlikely-384832071.htmlAndrea Dossena's agent has ruled out a return to Italy for the Liverpool defender, claiming that Spain is a more likely destination.]]>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:06:16http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/modric-eyes-success-in-2010-666544665.htmlTottenham playmaker Luka Modric has set his sights on success in 2010 after emerging unscathed from his goalscoring return to action. ]]>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:06:16http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mcleish-backs-hart-world-cup-claims-841680284.htmlBirmingham boss Alex McLeish claims goalkeeper Joe Hart is firmly in England manager Fabio Capello's thoughts for next summer's World Cup.]]>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:55:18http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ill-be-back-one-day-mourinho-918017082.htmlFormer Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has reiterated his desire to work in the Premier League again.]]>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:08:21http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/were-not-dunne-yet-318214197.htmlRichard Dunne has urged Aston Villa to bury the memory of their weekend setback against Arsenal and react in positive fashion when they entertain Liverpool in Tuesday's Barclays Premier League clash. ]]>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:10:20http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/traore-silencing-fratton-is-key-327755688.htmlArmand Traore is hoping Arsenal can silence the "amazing" Fratton Park faithful on Wednesday night as the Gunners look to maintain their Barclays Premier League title challenge with victory at bottom club Portsmouth.]]>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:00:28http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/benitez-uncertain-over-aquilani-103819307.htmlLiverpool manager Rafael Benitez admits he must assess the risk of using Italian midfielder Alberto Aquilani in Tuesday's critical Barclays Premier League clash at Aston Villa. ]]>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:45:39http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/megson-focused-on-battle-at-the-bottom-765710324.htmlBolton manager Gary Megson has stressed the importance of the Barclays Premier League match against Hull on Tuesday.]]>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:45:08http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/big-sam-backs-diouf-to-flourish-205109407.htmlBlackburn boss Sam Allardyce is convinced he knows how to get the best out of El-Hadji Diouf after watching the striker climb off the bench to salvage a point against Sunderland.]]>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:27:36http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/moyes-delighted-for-goal-hero-vaughan-105480971.htmlEverton boss David Moyes hailed injury-plagued James Vaughan's goalscoring return to the side as the Toffees hauled themselves away from the relegation dogfight with a 2-0 win over Burnley.]]>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:47:26http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mcleish-hails-awesome-birmingham-193978926.htmlBirmingham boss Alex McLeish hailed his side's unbeaten record run as "an awesome achievement" following their latest success story.]]>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:37:39http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mancini-dismisses-kjaer-reports-710906862.htmlNew Manchester City coach Roberto Mancini insists he is not interested in Palermo defender Simon Kjaer.]]>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:27:12http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/defoes-still-looking-up-460105483.htmlJermain Defoe is optimistic Tottenham can maintain their push for Champions League qualification after the 2-0 defeat of West Ham.]]>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:27:11http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/brown-has-no-concerns-over-quick-turnaround-439409439.htmlHull boss Phil Brown has no doubts his team will hit the ground running when they arrive at Bolton on Tuesday. ]]>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:27:11http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/bent-brilliance-hailed-by-bruce-121674477.htmlSteve Bruce hailed Darren Bent after his second-half double helped Sunderland cling on to a point in a grandstand finish at Blackburn.]]>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:27:11http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/coyle-feels-frustrated-405267821.htmlFurious Burnley boss Owen Coyle insisted that Everton's breakthrough goal should not have been allowed as the Toffees grabbed two late strikes to claim a 2-0 win at Goodison Park. ]]>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:27:11http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/bellamy-committed-to-city-506039920.htmlCraig Bellamy reaffirmed his commitment to Manchester City after playing a starring role in their 3-0 win over Wolves.]]>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:01:54http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ancelotti-declares-chelsea-slump-over-706340724.htmlCarlo Ancelotti believes Chelsea have emerged from their recent slump with Monday's 2-1 victory over neighbours Fulham. ]]>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:01:54http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/wenger-hopes-for-good-news-on-fabregas-815158530.htmlArsene Wenger hopes he will not have to be without Cesc Fabregas for too long after a latest injury setback following the Arsenal captain's inspirational performance against Aston Villa.]]>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:02:56http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ferguson-fear-factor-lifted-rooney-205244135.htmlManchester United star Wayne Rooney admitted his fear of letting Sir Alex Ferguson and the team down sparked his match-winning display against Hull. ]]>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:02:56http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/im-committed-to-city-bellamy-669611280.htmlCraig Bellamy has ruled out a move away from Manchester City and insists new manager Roberto Mancini has his full support.]]>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:02:56http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/zola-delighted-with-parker-form-651794823.htmlWest Ham boss Gianfranco Zola is unconcerned by Scott Parker finding his best form just before the January transfer window opens. ]]>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:02:56http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/fa-explain-turners-fourgame-ban-509152536.htmlThe Football Association have clarified the reasons behind Sunderland defender Michael Turner receiving a four-match ban after his dismissal against Manchester City. ]]>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:02:55http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/hooray-for-shay-243086488.htmlNew Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini rates Shay Given amongst the world's top five goalkeepers. ]]>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:02:55http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/oneill-warns-for-liverpool-revival-782407191.htmlMartin O'Neill believes Liverpool are capable of repeating the feat of Arsenal last season and rescuing a Champions League spot via a long unbeaten run during the second half of the campaign. ]]>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:02:55http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/moyes-pleased-with-toffees-fightback-83489327.htmlEverton boss David Moyes left Sunderland a satisfied man after seeing his side fight back to snatch a 1-1 draw.]]>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:02:55http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/james-flattered-by-spurs-talk-182865164.htmlPortsmouth keeper David James admits he is "flattered" by reported interest from Tottenham as he looks to boost his World Cup chances.]]>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:02:55http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/defensive-continuity-will-make-difference-ferguson-774376198.htmlSir Alex Ferguson believes Manchester United are a different proposition heading into the second half of the season as injuries start to ease. ]]>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:07:35http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/nugent-wants-longer-clarets-stay-532318504.htmlOn-loan striker David Nugent is keen to stay at Burnley - at least until the end of the season.]]>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 13:50:02http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/allardyce-wants-more-goals-from-mccarthy-553014548.htmlBlackburn manager Sam Allardyce is eager for striker Benni McCarthy to get among the goals again as squandered chances are currently costing Rovers valuable points.]]>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:51:10http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ancelotti-title-push-still-on-track-824536085.htmlChelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti believes his side are still on track to win the Barclays Premier League title despite their alarming mid-season wobble. ]]>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 09:37:58http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/queudrue-keen-to-remain-at-birmingham-364995073.htmlBirmingham defender Franck Queudrue insists he wants to remain at St Andrew's and fight to regain his place in Alex McLeish's team.]]>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 09:17:13http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/coyle-aims-to-retain-nugent-467322409.htmlBurnley manager Owen Coyle hopes a deal can be sorted out so that David Nugent will stay at Turf Moor when his loan deal ends next month.]]>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 08:46:52http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/petrov-hughes-was-not-fair-with-me-219536442.htmlManchester City winger Martin Petrov has launched a thinly-veiled attack on former boss Mark Hughes. ]]>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 08:27:22http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/rooney-relieved-to-have-made-amends-126603546.htmlWayne Rooney admitted his relief after playing the central role in Manchester United's second-half rally to beat struggling Hull after his error almost cost them the points.]]>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 08:05:34http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/vermaelen-hails-his-captain-356338629.htmlArsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen paid tribute to Cesc Fabregas after the Spanish midfielder inspired the Gunners to a 3-0 over Aston Villa after coming on as a substitute in the second half.]]>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 19:29:57http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/zola-praises-hammers-character-468219081.htmlWest Ham boss Gianfranco Zola hailed the character of Scott Parker and the rest of his players against Portsmouth in his side's biggest win of the Barclays Premier League season. ]]>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 18:55:01http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/hodgson-rues-missed-chances-640457547.htmlRoy Hodgson believes Fulham deserved to beat London rivals Tottenham in their Barclays Premier League clash at Craven Cottage.]]>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 16:40:17http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mancini-bellamy-is-my-friend-6008096.htmlRoberto Mancini insists Craig Bellamy is his "friend" even though he left the Welsh striker out of his first Manchester City starting line-up.]]>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 14:50:26http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/african-trio-free-to-face-fulham-645516800.htmlChelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has been boosted by the availability of three of his African stars for Monday's London derby with Fulham. ]]>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 12:15:28http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mccarthy-frustrated-over-dismissal-257166140.htmlWolves boss Mick McCarthy was a frustrated man after his side had suffered a 2-0 defeat at Liverpool following a refereeing mix-up over the red card for defender Stephen Ward.]]>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 12:15:28http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ancelotti-takes-heart-from-stalemate-584328430.htmlCarlo Ancelotti was determined to find the positives from Chelsea's goalless draw at Birmingham despite his side continuing their recent indifferent form. ]]>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 12:15:28http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/allardyce-rues-two-points-dropped-at-wigan-596462426.htmlDisappointed Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce felt his side did more than enough to win the 1-1 draw against Wigan at the DW Stadium.]]>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 10:36:47http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mancini-has-no-fears-over-robinho-421750174.htmlNew Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is confident he can get the best out of Robinho. ]]>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 09:22:09http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/gerrard-relieved-after-win-898522940.htmlLiverpool captain Steven Gerrard admitted his relief after his fine opening goal set up a 2-0 Barclays Premier League win over Wolves.]]>Sat, 26 Dec 2009 22:35:03http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/hart-keeping-busy-259876058.htmlGoalkeeper Joe Hart paid tribute to his team-mates as Birmingham extended their unbeaten Barclays Premier League run to 10 games with a 0-0 draw at home to leaders Chelsea.]]>Sat, 26 Dec 2009 22:35:03http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/no-return-date-for-ferdinand-64064204.htmlManchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand has had an injection in an attempt to ease his long-standing back complaint.]]>Sat, 26 Dec 2009 20:49:25http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/the-strife-of-ryan-878707100.htmlRyan Giggs has admitted in all his time at Manchester United he has never known an injury crisis as bad as the current one. ]]>Sat, 26 Dec 2009 19:50:29http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/brown-positive-ahead-of-united-clash-872715877.htmlHull boss Phil Brown believes his team can take much encouragement from their stormy defeat at Arsenal last week.]]>Sat, 26 Dec 2009 19:09:52http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/gunners-to-contest-fa-charge-335585741.htmlArsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed the club will contest the charge of failing to control their players in the Barclays Premier League match against Hull.]]>Sat, 26 Dec 2009 19:01:30http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/wolves-impress-reds-boss-benitez-541425978.htmlLiverpool manager Rafael Benitez is aware of the threat Wolves will pose to his team in this evening's Anfield clash.]]>Sat, 26 Dec 2009 18:26:40http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/warnock-welcomes-city-rivalry-387633326.htmlAston Villa defender Stephen Warnock has welcomed the resurgence of Birmingham under Alex McLeish and insisted: "It's great for the city to have two teams up near the top." ]]>Sat, 26 Dec 2009 17:36:35http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/doyle-targets-anfield-upset-357109647.htmlWolves striker Kevin Doyle aims to heap more problems on Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez at Anfield tonight.]]>Sat, 26 Dec 2009 17:26:30http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/chimbonda-defends-wigan-departure-150228637.htmlPascal Chimbonda is preparing himself to run a gauntlet of hate when he returns to Wigan, his first Premier League club on Saturday.]]>Sat, 26 Dec 2009 16:25:27http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/hunt-bad-time-to-face-red-devils-562122022.htmlHull winger Stephen Hunt is bracing himself for a Manchester United backlash on Sunday.]]>Sat, 26 Dec 2009 09:14:10http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/bruce-wants-peak-performance-375485920.htmlSteve Bruce is demanding 100 per cent effort from his Sunderland players as they attempt to rise from an alarming slump.]]>Sat, 26 Dec 2009 08:55:11http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/megson-relishing-return-to-action-396181964.htmlBolton manager Gary Megson expects Burnley will pull out all the stops to ensure Saturday's big Lancashire derby goes ahead at Turf Moor.]]>Sat, 26 Dec 2009 08:55:11http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/pulis-highlights-citys-defensive-flaws-775683035.htmlStoke manager Tony Pulis believes one of Mark Hughes' major regrets on leaving Manchester City will have been his failure to mould the team's expensive defence into a reliable unit.]]>Sat, 26 Dec 2009 08:55:11http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/johnson-relishes-facing-boyhood-heroes-437574052.htmlBirmingham defender Roger Johnson admits the home Boxing Day clash with his boyhood heroes Chelsea is a game he has dreamed of playing in all his career. ]]>Sat, 26 Dec 2009 08:55:11http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mullins-hopes-crazy-days-are-over-60946628.htmlPortsmouth midfielder Hayden Mullins is ready to leave behind "a crazy year" and beckon in a new spell of stability for the club.]]>Fri, 25 Dec 2009 15:05:16http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ivanovic-in-line-for-new-blues-deal-332468165.htmlChelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic will be handed a new contract by the Blues in order to head off interest from Real Madrid in next month's transfer window.]]>Fri, 25 Dec 2009 15:05:15http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/everton-aim-for-festive-takeoff-149777501.htmlDavid Moyes believes Everton can transform their season in the next three days.]]>Fri, 25 Dec 2009 15:04:40http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/coyle-puts-bolton-affection-on-hold-529278572.htmlBurnley manager Owen Coyle wants his team to rise to the challenge of their Boxing Day clash with his former club and fellow "old school" outfit Bolton.]]>Fri, 25 Dec 2009 15:04:38http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mccarthy-wary-of-reds-revival-908779643.htmlWolves boss Mick McCarthy has no sympathy for Rafael Benitez as he looks to add to the Liverpool manager's problems at Anfield on Boxing Day.]]>Fri, 25 Dec 2009 15:04:37http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/zamora-has-come-up-trumps-hodgson-447625986.htmlRoy Hodgson insists Bobby Zamora's dazzling form has ensured Fulham have no regrets at their failure to sign Peter Crouch. ]]>Fri, 25 Dec 2009 14:34:47http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/giggs-bemoans-lack-of-patience-362084553.htmlRyan Giggs does not feel Mark Hughes' treatment at Manchester City should come as a surprise to any prospective manager. ]]>Fri, 25 Dec 2009 14:34:47http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/oneill-ready-to-shuffle-villa-pack-219160310.htmlAston Villa boss Martin O'Neill will freshen up his team with fringe men during the upcoming hectic run of big matches if he senses any tiredness in the ranks.]]>Fri, 25 Dec 2009 14:34:47http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/martinez-plans-window-shopping-spree-598661381.htmlWigan manager Roberto Martinez will hit the January sales to find the players he needs to spice up the competition for places.]]>Fri, 25 Dec 2009 14:34:47http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/hodgson-carry-on-cottagers-619357425.htmlFulham boss Roy Hodgson believes his team can carry on where they left off in their drubbing of Manchester United when they tackle Tottenham on Boxing Day.]]>Fri, 25 Dec 2009 14:34:47http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/wenger-admits-money-means-pressure-640053469.htmlArsene Wenger believes the money which has been pumped into football during his time at Arsenal has made the game "much more dramatic and tense".]]>Fri, 25 Dec 2009 14:34:47http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/dawson-in-england-form-redknapp-660749513.htmlTottenham boss Harry Redknapp has backed Michael Dawson to make a late bid to be part of Fabio Capello's England squad for South Africa next year. ]]>Fri, 25 Dec 2009 14:34:47http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/reds-keep-close-eye-on-star-pair-203870871.htmlRafael Benitez admits the fitness of key men Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres is having to be carefully managed as Liverpool desperately seek an improvement in their form.]]>Fri, 25 Dec 2009 14:34:47http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/bruce-calls-for-focus-386153060.htmlSteve Bruce has ordered Sunderland to cut out the individual errors if they want to establish themselves in the Barclays Premier League.]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:55:23http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mullins-wants-a-second-great-escape-48044077.htmlPortsmouth midfielder Hayden Mullins believes avoiding relegation from the Barclays Premier League would be a bigger achievement for his side than West Ham's great escape in 2007. ]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:55:23http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mccarthy-wary-of-reds-revival-185046637.htmlWolves boss Mick McCarthy has no sympathy for Rafael Benitez as he looks to add to the Liverpool manager's problems at Anfield on Boxing Day.]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:55:23http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/benitez-players-hurt-by-poor-form-923274452.htmlRafael Benitez insists Liverpool's underperforming players are hurt by their current struggles.]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:55:23http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/money-men-dont-understand-game-megson-640806222.htmlBolton boss Gary Megson believes football's mega-rich owners do not understand the game if they expect money to win matches. ]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:55:23http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/oneill-ponders-changes-183927580.htmlMartin O'Neill will finally look to rotate his Aston Villa players during a hectic two-week period which could define their season. ]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:55:23http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ferguson-still-bullish-despite-setbacks-204623624.htmlSir Alex Ferguson is confident Manchester United's five Premier League defeats will not prove terminal to their chances of retaining their title. ]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:55:23http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/allardyce-demands-more-from-misfiring-attackers-476145162.htmlSam Allardyce has warned his goal-shy strikers and midfielders they need to start scoring to boost Blackburn's chances of avoiding relegation.]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:55:23http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/moyes-realistic-about-everton-position-138036178.htmlDavid Moyes reckons Everton are down at the bottom of the Premier League because they deserve to be. ]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:55:23http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/pulis-expresses-hughes-disappointment-815373202.htmlStoke manager Tony Pulis reckons Mark Hughes was not given enough time to make a genuine impact at Manchester City.]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:05:37http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mancini-happy-with-team-spirit-239827322.htmlNew Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini dismissed claims of a dressing room revolt in the wake of Mark Hughes' departure and insists he has no problem with player loyalty. ]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:36:20http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/martinez-out-to-strengthen-squad-511348859.htmlWigan manager Roberto Martinez is determined to bolster his squad in all areas of the park when the transfer window reopens next month.]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:36:20http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/brown-fury-over-fa-charge-197316177.htmlPhil Brown has described as "scandalous" the decision to charge Hull with misconduct over last weekend's melee at Arsenal. ]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:36:20http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ancelotti-pleased-with-chelsea-progress-558837020.htmlCarlo Ancelotti believes he has brought back the personality to Chelsea's team just as Roman Abramovich wanted. ]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:36:20http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/zola-demands-hammers-win-316616444.htmlAll that West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola wants for Christmas is a home win against Portsmouth. ]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:36:20http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mccarthy-cautious-but-confident-500932775.htmlWolves manager Mick McCarthy has set his sights on collecting another big Premier League scalp against Liverpool at Anfield on Boxing Day to boost their survival hopes.]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:36:20http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/keane-not-for-sale-redknapp-816215588.htmlTottenham manager Harry Redknapp does not want to sell Robbie Keane but has hinted at changes in his forward line if Manchester City are willing to sell Craig Bellamy.]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:36:20http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/coyle-puts-emotion-to-one-side-755826495.htmlBurnley manager Owen Coyle has many happy memories from his playing days at Bolton but those will all be forgotten when his former club visit Turf Moor on Boxing Day. ]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:35:39http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mcleish-on-course-for-new-deal-43350888.htmlBirmingham manager Alex McLeish is in line for a new deal at the end of the season if his side can maintain their good form.]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:19:03http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/burnley-agree-edgar-fee-733575465.htmlBurnley have agreed a fee of £300,000 with Newcastle for the signing of defender David Edgar.]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:19:03http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/hughes-sacking-unacceptable-ferguson-849075592.htmlSir Alex Ferguson has branded Manchester City's handling of Mark Hughes dismissal as "unacceptable". ]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:19:03http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/jordan-its-turf-at-the-top-494738934.htmlBurnley defender Stephen Jordan admits the players will take comfort from being at home on Boxing Day when they face Bolton. ]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:21:38http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/law-predicts-united-improvement-777207163.htmlDenis Law believes Manchester United can kick on during the second half of the season and retain their Barclays Premier League crown. ]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:41:05http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ancelotti-ready-to-trust-young-strikers-896055106.htmlChelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti will put his trust in two strikers who have never scored for the club as he looks to overcome the loss of Ivory Coast frontmen Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou.]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:36:33http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/benitez-gerrard-determined-to-improve-435959979.htmlLiverpool manager Rafael Benitez is backing Steven Gerrard to recapture top form after a discussion with the club captain.]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:00:05http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/benitez-no-surgery-for-torres-261471283.htmlRafael Benitez insists Liverpool have no intention of sending Fernando Torres for an operation on his hernia problem. ]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:00:05http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/wenger-last-four-years-the-best-763043986.htmlDespite failing to add to his haul of silverware, Arsene Wenger believes the last four years have been his best period in charge of Arsenal.]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:00:05http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/jagielka-hoping-for-a-happy-new-year-285391016.htmlInjured Everton defender Phil Jagielka is optimistic of returning to action next month after a long rehabilitation from a knee injury. ]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:00:05http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/hammers-in-no-rush-to-sell-251643648.htmlWest Ham's leading shareholder CB Holding insist they will not be held to ransom by potential investors chasing a cut-price deal. ]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 10:18:20http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/aquilani-in-contention-for-debut-304060712.htmlItalian midfielder Alberto Aquilani could find himself being thrown to the Wolves as Liverpool struggle desperately to save their season. ]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 09:53:19http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/we-cant-think-about-hughes-sylvinho-946297390.htmlManchester City defender Sylvinho has revealed Mark Hughes' shock departure has already been pushed to the back of his mind.]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 09:08:32http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/allardyce-blames-city-players-978566069.htmlSam Allardyce has accused Manchester City's highly-paid stars of causing Mark Hughes to be sacked by failing to perform. ]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:37:14http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ancelotti-content-with-striking-options-98611352.htmlCarlo Ancelotti is happy to rely on his young strikers to help Chelsea through one of the most critical periods of the season. ]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:34:24http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/bargain-buy-dunne-impresses-davies-66968616.htmlCurtis Davies has hailed his Aston Villa team-mate Richard Dunne as a "bargain signing" and believes Manchester City are regretting allowing him to leave Eastlands. ]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:34:23http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/martinez-makes-case-for-young-coaches-610011690.htmlWigan manager Roberto Martinez would like to see more rookie coaches employed in the Barclays Premier League. ]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:34:23http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/bruce-delighted-with-henderson-impact-153133048.htmlSunderland starlet Jordan Henderson has been told to carry on doing what he is doing after establishing himself as a genuine Barclays Premier League player.]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:34:23http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mcleish-hails-blues-character-707044531.htmlBirmingham boss Alex McLeish insisted his side's current lofty position in the Barclays Premier League was "no fluke" as he saluted the never-say-die spirit of his players. ]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:34:23http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/clubs-charged-after-ugly-scenes-448307120.htmlThe Football Association have charged Arsenal and Hull with failing to control their players following the Barclays Premier League clash on December 19.]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:33:53http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ancelotti-pleased-with-chelsea-progress-697295180.htmlCarlo Ancelotti believes he has brought back the personality to Chelsea's team just as Roman Abramovich wanted. ]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:01:15http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ancelotti-backs-terry-15061828.htmlChelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has described John Terry as a mixture of Italian legends Franco Baresi and Paolo Maldini.]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:36:29http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/bale-to-get-chance-for-spurs-517686274.htmlTottenham boss Harry Redknapp insists Gareth Bale is ready for a run in the team next month when Benoit Assou-Ekotto goes to the African Nations Cup with Cameroon. ]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:36:29http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/donovan-granted-work-permit-103256024.htmlUnited States international Landon Donovan has been granted a work permit and can now officially join Everton on loan next month. ]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:36:29http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/city-cook-did-not-lie-to-fans-374402024.htmlManchester City have been forced to insist they did not lie to fans over when they approached Roberto Mancini to become their new manager.]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:36:29http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/turner-handed-fourmatch-ban-841108302.htmlSunderland centre-back Michael Turner will now serve a four-match ban for his red card against Manchester City after the Football Association dismissed his claim and added a game to the normal suspension. ]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:36:29http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/torres-bemoans-lack-of-funds-714496075.htmlFernando Torres has underlined the bleak future facing Liverpool by admitting the club cannot afford to buy top-class players in the January transfer window.]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:36:29http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/evra-targets-christmas-lift-909783660.htmlPatrice Evra is demanding Manchester United secure maximum points from their Christmas fixtures as they look to make up lost ground in the Premier League title race.]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:36:29http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/wolves-wont-reignite-carroll-interest-299347522.htmlWolves boss Mick McCarthy has decided against making a fresh move for Newcastle striker Andy Carroll during next month's transfer window. ]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:36:29http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/bassong-omitted-from-cameroon-squad-132895877.htmlTottenham defender Sebastien Bassong has not been included in the Cameroon squad for next month's African Nations Cup.]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:36:29http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/dann-back-to-his-best-878912745.htmlBirmingham central defender Scott Dann believes he is finally approaching full match fitness after undergoing groin surgery in the summer. ]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:35:47http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/wigan-confident-of-beating-the-freeze-123952068.htmlWigan officials are confident of avoiding a second postponement in six days after spending a five-figure sum in a bid to beat the big freeze.]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:09:36http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/good-news-on-heskey-798514685.htmlAston Villa are relieved at the news that striker Emile Heskey should be fit for at least part of their festive programme.]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:56:30http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/coyle-reveals-mccarthy-mirth-170013065.htmlBurnley boss Owen Coyle has revealed that Wolves manager Mick McCarthy laughed when he told him the transfer budget he is working with as he tries to keep the Clarets in the Premier League.]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:57:26http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/wenger-van-persie-could-miss-season-693800031.htmlArsene Wenger has admitted he has almost written off the idea of Robin van Persie playing again this season as the striker could be out until May with an ankle injury.]]>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:45:46http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/oneill-still-taking-cautious-approach-102567538.htmlMartin O'Neill insists Aston Villa's decline during the final third of last season will remind everyone not to get carried away with their current success.]]>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:05:09http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mancini-urges-robinho-to-step-up-225821097.htmlNew manager Roberto Mancini wants Robinho to "write the history" of Manchester City. ]]>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:05:09http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/cook-defends-citys-axing-of-hughes-51332401.htmlManchester City chief executive Garry Cook insists chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak was "transparent" with former manager Mark Hughes throughout his 18 months in charge.]]>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:43:03http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/cahill-rues-wigan-postponement-81871494.htmlBolton defender Gary Cahill turned his focus to the Boxing Day derby against Burnley after the cold snap forced the postponement of the Barclays Premier League clash with Wigan.]]>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:43:03http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/black-cats-confirm-turner-red-card-appeal-903366397.htmlSunderland have appealed against the red card handed out to Michael Turner at Manchester City on Saturday. ]]>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:40:10http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/wigan-game-postponed-349603154.htmlWigan's Barclays Premier League match at home to Bolton on Monday night has been postponed because of the severe weather conditions in the north west. ]]>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:25:15http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/reds-confirm-mascherano-knee-injury-390995242.htmlLiverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano will be able to use his four-match suspension over the festive period to recover from a knee problem. ]]>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:25:15http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/early-blow-for-mancini-658074026.htmlNedum Onuoha has intensified Roberto Mancini's immediate concerns about Manchester City's injury list by being ruled out for up to four weeks.]]>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:15:09http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ferguson-rules-out-winter-signings-117758644.htmlSir Alex Ferguson has ruled out making new signings to ease his defensive injury crisis. ]]>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:44:32http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/coyle-on-limited-transfer-budget-826549372.htmlBurnley boss Owen Coyle admits he may struggle to sign even Coca-Cola Championship players in January due to the financial constraints at Turf Moor. ]]>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:44:42http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/kroenke-edges-closer-to-takeover-threshold-32503772.htmlStan Kroenke has moved to within 17 shares of the threshold which would force him into making a takeover bid for Arsenal. ]]>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:31:03http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ancelotti-backs-terry-910577455.htmlEngland and Chelsea captain John Terry has been given the backing of his club and manager following allegations that he took cash payments to lay on a behind-the-scenes tour of the club's training ground. ]]>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:59:34http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/rodwell-out-for-four-weeks-571918827.htmlEverton midfielder Jack Rodwell will be out for four weeks with a hamstring injury, the club have confirmed.]]>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:59:34http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/barca-rule-out-robinho-move-228973210.htmlBarcelona president Joan Laporta insists the newly-crowned Club World Cup champions will not be making a renewed bid to sign Robinho after revealing Manchester City rejected their initial offer.]]>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:17:47http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mancini-deal-agreed-before-hughes-left-cook-701795161.htmlManchester City chief executive Garry Cook has admitted the club agreed a deal with Roberto Mancini the day before Mark Hughes was sacked.]]>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:17:14http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/storrie-out-to-find-new-investors-117152021.htmlPortsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie has been asked by owner Ali Al Faraj to find investors interested in putting money into the club. ]]>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:12:08http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/inter-warn-city-off-balotelli-954825133.htmlInter Milan president Massimo Moratti insists Mario Balotelli will not be joining Manchester City in January.]]>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:52:36http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mcleish-delighted-with-bonus-point-919826371.htmlBirmingham boss Alex McLeish saw his side's five-match winning stretch come to an end after Sunday's 1-1 draw at Everton but declared himself satisfied with the battling performance. ]]>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:27:16http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/calf-injury-for-barmby-975499215.htmlHull midfielder Nick Barmby was withdrawn at half-time against Arsenal due to a calf problem, manager Phil Brown has confirmed.]]>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:16:23http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/zola-buoyed-by-battling-draw-940522415.htmlGianfranco Zola believes West Ham's battling draw against Barclays Premier League leaders Chelsea at Upton Park can be the spark to turn around their miserable season.]]>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:26:51http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/city-success-is-certain-hughes-961218459.htmlMark Hughes expects success to arrive at Manchester City, no matter who new boss Roberto Mancini decides to buy. ]]>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:07:01http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mccarthy-hurt-by-criticism-981914503.htmlWolves boss Mick McCarthy hit out at the critics who questioned his integrity after he fielded a near-reserve side against Manchester United.]]>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:37:31http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/inspection-at-wigan-185097538.htmlWigan will hold an inspection of the pitch and ground on Monday morning to determine whether Monday night's Barclays Premier League match at home to near-neighbours Bolton can go ahead. ]]>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:41:32http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/wenger-delighted-with-response-of-players-921228083.htmlArsene Wenger is delighted with the way Arsenal have bounced back from the hurt of losing at home to Chelsea after they moved back into the top three of the Barclays Premier league with a comfortable 3-0 win over Hull on Saturday.]]>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:41:32http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/robinho-keen-for-mancini-meeting-781132864.htmlRobinho is keen to meet with new Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini, according to a report in The Sun.]]>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:06:41http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ben-haim-accuses-torres-867524402.htmlPortsmouth defender Tal Ben Haim has accused Fernando Torres of deliberately using his elbow on him during Liverpool's crushing defeat at Fratton Park. ]]>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:21:09http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/martinez-wary-of-trotters-627485810.htmlWigan manager Roberto Martinez believes Bolton's unpredictability makes them a "very dangerous" proposition ahead of Monday night's local derby.]]>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:06:37http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/no-warning-of-sack-hughes-248390374.htmlMark Hughes has confirmed that he was not informed he was going to be sacked prior to Manchester City's Barclays Premier League victory over Sunderland on Saturday afternoon.]]>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:56:36http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/chelsea-deny-claims-against-terry-900532039.htmlChelsea have defended captain John Terry after allegations that he took secret cash payments to lay on a behind-the- scenes tour of the club's training ground.]]>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:00:47http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/doyle-praises-mccarthy-decision-879835995.htmlKevin Doyle believes Mick McCarthy's decision to rest his first-team stars in midweek paid dividends in today's 2-0 defeat of Burnley.]]>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:10:37http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/moyes-left-frustrated-by-misfiring-everton-888220446.htmlDavid Moyes was left to rue a number of missed chances as Everton were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Birmingham.]]>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:10:06http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/parker-pleased-with-point-908916490.htmlWest Ham midfielder Scott Parker hailed his side's "do or die" attitude after they held Barclays Premier League leaders Chelsea to a 1-1 draw.]]>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:10:05http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/heskey-injury-fears-for-villa-536884811.htmlAston Villa are sweating over the fitness of in-form striker Emile Heskey ahead of the crucial festive season double header with Arsenal and Liverpool. ]]>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 13:54:29http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/bevan-hits-out-at-impatient-city-owners-671232812.htmlLeague Managers Association chief executive Richard Bevan has criticised the impatience of overseas owners in the wake of Mark Hughes' sacking at Manchester City - and revealed the Welshman was unaware of his fate prior to Saturday's win over Sunderland.]]>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 13:54:29http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/redknapp-plays-down-tax-quiz-851101356.htmlTottenham boss Harry Redknapp has played down the news HM Customs and Revenue want to take action against him next month.]]>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 13:54:29http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mcfadden-ferguson-deserves-scotland-place-547630356.htmlJames McFadden has urged the new Scotland manager to recall his Birmingham team-mate Barry Ferguson to the international fold. ]]>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 13:54:29http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/benitez-mascherano-dismissal-costly-445071994.htmlLiverpool boss Rafael Benitez believes the first-half dismissal of Javier Mascherano signalled the beginning of the end for his side as they fell to a 2-0 loss at Portsmouth.]]>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 13:54:29http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/alexander-set-for-united-role-71329798.htmlTottenham secretary John Alexander will take up the same position at Manchester United when Ken Ramsden retires at the end of the season.]]>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 13:54:29http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/city-sack-hughes-recruit-mancini-460048276.htmlManchester City have confirmed the sacking of manager Mark Hughes, and announced the appointment of Roberto Mancini as his replacement.]]>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 13:54:29http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/manchester-city-timeline-191604830.htmlMark Hughes has left Manchester City after a turbulent 563 days in charge. Here we look at the Welshman's time at Eastlands.]]>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 13:54:29http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/roberto-mancini-factfile-212300874.html1964: Born on November 27, Jesi, Italy.]]>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 13:54:29http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/redknapp-to-sort-out-party-players-504382287.htmlHarry Redknapp has told his players they are not off the hook despite back-to-back wins which have improved the club's chances of a place in the Champions League next season.]]>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 13:53:53http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/managerial-departures-37812178.htmlAugust 14 - Bryan Gunn (Norwich)]]>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:06:17http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/oneill-lauds-villas-best-win-569756904.htmlAston Villa manager Martin O'Neill hailed his side's single-goal success over Stoke as their "best win of the season" as they sustained their push for a Champions League spot. ]]>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 10:56:05http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ferguson-offers-bleak-outlook-558888496.htmlSir Alex Ferguson offered a bleak outlook on Manchester United's injury crisis after their defensive frailties resulted in a 3-0 thrashing by Fulham. ]]>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 10:56:05http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/spurs-steel-cheers-redknapp-112799979.htmlTottenham manager Harry Redknapp believes his side have developed a mental toughness as they bid for a top four slot.]]>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 10:17:17http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/wenger-sorrow-as-hughes-departs-712067204.htmlArsene Wenger admitted he was "sad" to see Mark Hughes sacked as Manchester City manager.]]>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 21:36:54http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/almunia-wont-play-the-hero-178773481.htmlArsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia played down his penalty save which helped Arsenal to a 3-0 Barclays Premier League win over Hull.]]>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 21:36:52http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mark-hughes-factfile-32266033.html1963: Born Wrexham on November 1.]]>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 20:45:49http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/redknapp-gets-tottenham-support-170374389.htmlTottenham boss Harry Redknapp has been given the full support of his club after being informed HM Customs and Revenue want to take action against him next month.]]>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 20:45:07http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ridgewell-hails-hart-897986070.htmlLiam Ridgewell has hailed the contribution of goalkeeper Joe Hart to Birmingham's current success and believes he has as good a chance as anyone of being part of England's 2010 World Cup squad.]]>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:55:21http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/zhirkov-raring-to-go-83421458.htmlChelsea midfielder Yuri Zhirkov insists the best is yet to come after finally getting fit since his move from CSKA Moscow. ]]>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:51:34http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/moyes-hails-mcleish-191322708.htmlEverton boss David Moyes believes Birmingham have a bright future under the guidance of his fellow Scot Alex McLeish. ]]>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:51:33http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/were-back-on-track-steinsson-658028985.htmlBolton defender Gretar Steinsson insists the players care about the fortunes of the club and they all laughed off claims of dressing-room unrest. ]]>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:51:33http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/zola-to-target-chelsea-weakness-540300100.htmlWest Ham manager Gianfranco Zola will order his side to target Chelsea's frailty at set-pieces as they look to kickstart their campaign with a home win against the Barclays Premier League leaders on Sunday.]]>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:40:20http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/tevez-backs-hughes-100-per-cent-181316612.htmlManchester City striker Carlos Tevez has urged the club's owners to keep faith with Mark Hughes, insisting he is "100 per cent" behind the manager.]]>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:30:25http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/davies-to-return-to-training-893263481.htmlAston Villa defender Curtis Davies has been given the go-ahead to resume training after three months on the sidelines following shoulder surgery.]]>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:30:25http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mears-finding-his-feet-at-burnley-878409083.htmlTyrone Mears believes he is finally beginning to realise his potential after moving to Barclays Premier League newcomers Burnley in the summer. ]]>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:30:25http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mcleish-eyes-quality-signings-407861402.htmlAlex McLeish has vowed to bring in two or three quality players in January to try to ensure Birmingham maintain the form shown during the first half of the season.]]>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:30:06http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/carraghers-milestones-466574189.htmlJamie Carragher is expected to make his 600th appearance for Liverpool at Portsmouth on Saturday. ]]>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:30:06http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/benitez-hails-carras-massive-milestone-379290699.htmlLiverpool manager Rafael Benitez believes players like Jamie Carragher are part of a dying breed. ]]>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:30:06http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mccarthy-stands-ground-over-changes-373447301.htmlWolves manager Mick McCarthy has hit back at his critics after the firestorm that has followed his controversial team selection against Manchester United on Tuesday.]]>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:30:06http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/sunderland-in-pole-position-to-get-figueroa-485751034.htmlSunderland are favourites to land Wigan defender Maynor Figueroa during the January transfer window.]]>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:30:06http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/moyes-welcomes-donovan-deal-28872392.htmlEverton boss David Moyes believes the arrival of Landon Donovan in January will give his side a much-needed shot in the arm. ]]>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:30:06http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/zabaleta-happy-to-sign-new-deal-690763409.htmlPablo Zabaleta has signed a new four-and-a-half year contract with Manchester City.]]>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:30:06http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ferguson-wants-open-title-race-796540825.htmlSir Alex Ferguson would be delighted if the Premier League did not turn into a two-horse race this season - even though history suggests it will. ]]>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:30:06http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/oneill-with-wenger-on-fixtures-debate-145518216.htmlAston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has joined Arsene Wenger in criticising the Barclays Premier League fixture list ahead of tomorrow's home clash with Stoke.]]>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 09:57:25http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/hughes-glad-to-have-proved-fergie-wrong-166214260.htmlMark Hughes can understand why Sir Alex Ferguson never identified him as a potential manager. ]]>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 21:11:10http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/megson-wont-sell-prize-assets-289215752.htmlBolton manager Gary Megson insists there are players at the club who are "untouchable" in terms of allowing them to be sold.]]>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:47:21http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/redknapp-to-read-riot-act-18594303.htmlTottenham boss Harry Redknapp is set to punish players involved in a Christmas party organised behind his back last week and Robbie Keane's role as skipper could be under scrutiny. ]]>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:47:21http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/wenger-could-let-wilshere-go-680485320.htmlArsenal manager Arsene Wenger is ready to let teenage midfielder Jack Wilshere go on loan to Burnley.]]>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:47:21http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/villa-seeing-cuellars-best-oneill-268519709.htmlMartin O'Neill believes Aston Villa are seeing the best of central defender Carlos Cuellar after he followed skipper Stiliyan Petrov by taking time to adjust from Scottish football to the Barclays Premier League.]]>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:16:10http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/bruce-seeks-to-change-typical-sunderland-473532084.htmlSteve Bruce is desperate to rid his club of their "typical Sunderland" tag after seeing an excellent start to the season unravel alarmingly.]]>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:16:10http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/donovan-completes-everton-switch-475472945.htmlEverton have confirmed the signing of United States striker Landon Donovan on a short-term loan deal. ]]>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:16:10http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/redknapp-plays-down-secret-spurs-soiree-112821910.htmlTottenham manager Harry Redknapp has played down the effects of his players' secret Christmas party on their performance in the defeat to Wolves at White Hart Lane last weekend.]]>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:08:44http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/aguero-im-right-for-chelsea-600819744.htmlAtletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero thinks he would be a good fit for Chelsea.]]>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:08:44http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/hiddink-agent-claims-city-approach-67526021.htmlGuus Hiddink has been approached by Manchester City, according to the Russia manager's agent.]]>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:08:43http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/dutch-checkup-for-van-der-sar-421539159.htmlManchester United keeper Edwin van der Sar is returning to Holland to get a fresh assessment on his troublesome knee injury.]]>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:08:43http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/giggs-extends-united-stay-263469812.htmlRyan Giggs has signed a one-year contract extension with Manchester United. ]]>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:08:43http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/megson-concern-for-wolves-156006245.htmlBolton manager Gary Megson believes Wolves boss Mick McCarthy's decision to field a weakened side against Manchester United in the week could well backfire on him. ]]>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:08:43http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/coyle-watching-wilshere-981517549.htmlBurnley manager Owen Coyle is monitoring Jack Wilshere's situation should he become available on loan next month.]]>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:08:43http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ferguson-defends-mccarthy-448223826.htmlSir Alex Ferguson has defended Mick McCarthy's controversial team selection at Old Trafford on Tuesday.]]>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:08:43http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/reds-duo-on-the-mend-219067836.htmlManchester United could be set for a double dose of New Year cheer on the injury front, with both Rio Ferdinand and Owen Hargreaves ready to return by the end of next month. ]]>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:07:55http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/lampard-blues-wont-crumble-764122495.htmlMidfielder Frank Lampard insists Chelsea can fend off any new year title push from Manchester United after the Blues halted their mini-crisis with a hard-earned victory over bottom club Portsmouth. ]]>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:37:42http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/torres-is-our-talisman-mascherano-426013512.htmlLiverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano believes having Fernando Torres back in the starting XI gives the side a significant psychological advantage. ]]>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:37:42http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/benitez-torres-must-take-it-easy-332406604.htmlLiverpool manager Rafael Benitez is handling Fernando Torres' comeback from injury carefully as he intends to get the best out of his star striker over the coming months. ]]>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:37:42http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/fabregas-set-for-swift-return-702609060.htmlArsenal boss Arsene Wenger is awaiting scan results on Cesc Fabregas' hamstring injury but is optimistic the problem is "not long term".]]>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:37:42http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/fixture-planners-frustrate-wenger-739413257.htmlArsenal manager Arsene Wenger expressed his frustration with the Premier League fixture planners and Wolves boss Mick McCarthy after his side were held at Burnley.]]>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:37:42http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/weiss-pens-city-extension-704875967.htmlVladimir Weiss has signed a new contract with Manchester City, keeping him at Eastlands until 2012. ]]>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:37:42http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/davies-player-chat-prompted-turnaround-843996746.htmlKevin Davies has revealed how a candid meeting of the Bolton players following defeat at Wolves brought about the recent mini-revival.]]>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:37:42http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/we-wont-get-carried-away-heskey-378610599.htmlEmile Heskey is adamant Aston Villa will not allow themselves to be carried away by their surge up the Barclays Premier League table.]]>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:37:42http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/megson-pleased-with-lee-progress-562926931.htmlBolton manager Gary Megson expressed his delight at how Lee Chung-yong is settling into English football after the South Korean's standout performance against West Ham.]]>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:37:41http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/brown-has-no-sympathy-for-wenger-39748372.htmlHull boss Phil Brown claims Arsenal counterpart Arsene Wenger should have no complaints about having to play three games this week. ]]>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:06:12http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/hughes-demands-city-effort-865259677.htmlManchester City boss Mark Hughes has demanded more workrate and effort from his superstars at Eastlands as they look to get back to winning ways against Sunderland on Saturday. ]]>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:21:27http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/arsenal-weighing-up-van-persie-options-235308410.htmlArsenal are to continue considering their options following the injury sustained by Robin van Persie while on Holland duty - with FIFA appearing to have ruled out pursuing legal action for compensation against the Dutch federation.]]>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:21:02http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/defender-top-of-hughes-wanted-list-344853832.htmlManchester City boss Mark Hughes has confirmed he will target a centre-back in the January transfer window after losing Joleon Lescott for up to two months before Wednesday night's defeat to Tottenham.]]>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:03:43http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/evra-we-should-have-won-by-more-2603948.htmlPatrice Evra is unhappy that Manchester United did not inflict even more damage on Wolves on Tuesday night. ]]>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:03:43http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/toffees-close-in-on-donovan-637058360.htmlEverton have claimed they had agreed a "deal in principle" to sign Landon Donovan on loan.]]>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:03:42http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/terry-targets-90-points-174197600.htmlCaptain John Terry insists Chelsea remain the only Premier League club on course for 90 points this season after Frank Lampard spared more Chelsea blushes with a second-half penalty winner against bottom club Portsmouth.]]>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:49:03http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/kranjcar-just-desserts-for-spurs-189577530.htmlNiko Kranjcar felt Tottenham were fully deserving of their three points after his brace helped sink Manchester City 3-0.]]>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:31:15http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ancelotti-praises-lampard-732801052.htmlChelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti praised the ice-cool nerve of England midfielder Frank Lampard after he earned the Blues three valuable points with a second-half penalty.]]>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:04:56http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/wenger-slams-fixture-compilers-917117383.htmlArsenal boss Arsene Wenger slammed the Barclays Premier League's fixture compilers and Wolves boss Mick McCarthy after his side were frustrated by Burnley.]]>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 07:43:16http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/lescott-out-after-knee-surgery-111351889.htmlManchester City are set to be without England defender Joleon Lescott until next year after he underwent surgery on his knee.]]>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:31:39http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/rafa-takes-points-over-performance-19798534.htmlLiverpool manager Rafael Benitez admitted the 2-1 victory over Wigan mattered more than the performance on an emotional night at Anfield ]]>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:30:57http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/anelka-aiming-to-extend-chelsea-contract-957244417.htmlNicolas Anelka would love to extend his time at Chelsea until 2014 before heading for a big-money move abroad.]]>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:07:14http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mccarthy-asked-to-explain-selection-672556503.htmlWolves boss Mick McCarthy has been asked to explain his controversial team selection at Manchester United on Tuesday night. ]]>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:37:54http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/jerome-we-wont-do-a-hull-716719583.htmlBirmingham goal hero Cameron Jerome insists Hull's spectacular decline last season will remind Alex McLeish's side not to get carried away with their current success. ]]>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:37:54http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/moxey-stands-by-his-manager-369470513.htmlWolves chief executive Jez Moxey has backed manager Mick McCarthy over his decision to select a weakened side for Tuesday night's 3-0 Barclays Premier League defeat at Manchester United.]]>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:00:11http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/macari-slams-mccarthy-selection-985770141.htmlMick McCarthy's controversial decision to leave 10 players out of his Wolves starting line-up at Manchester United has been condemned by Lou Macari. ]]>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:18:17http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ringing-the-changes-802204768.htmlMick McCarthy reacted in surprising fashion to his Wolves side's second successive win by changing all 10 outfield players for the visit to Old Trafford on Tuesday night.]]>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:44:04http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/famous-goalkeeping-blunders-335498490.htmlEngland goalkeeper Robert Green produced a goalkeeper blunder on Tuesday night to gift Bolton a winning goal against West Ham.]]>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:06:02http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/wenger-gunners-wont-take-it-easy-632809893.htmlArsene Wenger has warned his young Arsenal side they cannot relax for one moment as they look to maintain their title drive with victory at Burnley.]]>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:57:53http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/hughes-rules-out-hart-exit-166103615.htmlMark Hughes has ruled out the possibility of Joe Hart leaving Manchester City.]]>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:22:02http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/benitez-takes-heart-from-higher-quality-981787284.htmlLiverpool manager Rafael Benitez believes the additional competition for Champions League places this season will actually help his stuttering side. ]]>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:51:21http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mccarthy-has-no-regrets-over-selection-991520167.htmlWolves boss Mick McCarthy defended his controversial team selection but admitted he could understand the angry reaction of his club's supporters following the 3-0 defeat at Manchester United. ]]>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:43:09http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mcleish-reveals-pride-in-players-650630255.htmlBirmingham boss Alex McLeish has revealed his pride in his players after victory over Blackburn catapulted the West Midlands club into the top six of the Barclays Premier League. ]]>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:43:09http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/clarke-pressure-on-green-368162025.htmlSteve Clarke believes Robert Green needs to play "the game of his life" this weekend after the goalkeeper's blunder against Bolton led to a defeat that leaves West Ham second bottom of the Barclays Premier League. ]]>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:43:09http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/oneill-keeping-expectations-in-check-890509056.htmlAston Villa boss Martin O'Neill refused to talk up his side's chances of splitting up the Barclays Premier League's big four after victory at Sunderland. ]]>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:43:09http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/drogba-injury-gives-chelsea-blues-992179414.htmlChelsea could be without 18-goal striker Didier Drogba against Portsmouth after the Ivory Coast international hurt his back in a training ground incident earlier on Tuesday. ]]>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:26:55http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/riesgo-hoping-for-spurs-deal-12875458.htmlReal Sociedad goalkeeper Asier Riesgo is hoping a deal can now be struck for him to join Tottenham after he seemingly impressed during his trial with the Barclays Premier League club.]]>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:26:55http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/johnson-blow-for-fulham-525932292.htmlFulham striker Andy Johnson has suffered another injury setback after being ruled out of Wednesday night's decisive Europa League clash with FC Basle. ]]>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:26:54http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/bridge-on-road-to-recovery-884699544.htmlWayne Bridge hopes to be back in action by the start of the new year. ]]>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:26:54http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/brooking-worried-for-hammers-926091632.htmlWest Ham legend Sir Trevor Brooking is hoping Gianfranco Zola can bring players to Upton Park next month to help avoid relegation, as the club considers a takeover offer that could lead to funds being available. ]]>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:26:54http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/hargreaves-still-has-wc-chance-capello-781320225.htmlEngland boss Fabio Capello insists there is still time for Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves to earn a place in the World Cup squad heading to South Africa next year. ]]>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:26:54http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/no-action-against-assouekotto-redknapp-160821296.htmlTottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp will take no further action against Benoit Assou-Ekotto following his altercation with a fan after Sunday's match with Wolves.]]>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:26:54http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/oneill-milner-is-a-flexible-friend-884792959.htmlMartin O'Neill insists he is "not doing a disservice" to Aston Villa winger James Milner's World Cup hopes by moving him into a central midfield role. ]]>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:26:54http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/carr-not-getting-carried-away-384853576.htmlStephen Carr insists Birmingham will not get carried away after claiming a fifth Barclays Premier League win in a row to move up to sixth in the table.]]>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:26:54http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/fa-quiz-hughes-over-comments-905395588.htmlManchester City boss Mark Hughes has been asked by the Football Association to explain his comments after Craig Bellamy's dismissal in the Barclays Premier league draw at Bolton on Saturday.]]>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:56:46http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/benitez-can-guarantee-topfour-berth-617558528.htmlLiverpool manager Rafael Benitez feels his methods will land the faltering Anfield club a coveted top-four spot in the Barclays Premier League.]]>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:08:47http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/five-more-years-for-fergie-giggs-363970578.htmlRyan Giggs believes Sir Alex Ferguson will still be Manchester United manager "in five years' time".]]>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:33:56http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/megson-wants-repeat-of-weekend-show-98790350.htmlBolton manager Gary Megson has warned his players they have set themselves a standard he expects them to achieve in every match this season.]]>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:33:56http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ferguson-i-have-nothing-to-prove-119486394.htmlBirmingham midfielder Barry Ferguson is adamant he has nothing to prove in their home clash with Blackburn and is viewing the Barclays Premier League encounter as "just another game." ]]>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:38:50http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/bowyer-hoping-for-hammers-revival-140182438.htmlBirmingham midfielder Lee Bowyer is optimistic David Gold and David Sullivan can revitalise West Ham in the same way as they transformed his current club. ]]>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:38:50http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/allardyce-sings-the-blues-90924392.htmlBlackburn manager Sam Allardyce hopes his players can follow the example set by Birmingham and start converting their solid defensive displays into victories.]]>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:32:34http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/bruce-cattermole-can-be-the-trigger-198825642.htmlSteve Bruce is hoping Lee Cattermole's impending return to action could rekindle Sunderland's Barclays Premier League charge.]]>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:32:34http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/doyle-undaunted-by-united-trip-63197454.htmlWolves striker Kevin Doyle has vowed that tonight's trip to Manchester United is not mission impossible.]]>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:58:07http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/giggs-to-miss-ferguson-milestone-693524019.htmlSir Alex Ferguson will take charge of his 900th league match with Manchester United tonight but is unlikely to be able to call upon his 'old reliable' Ryan Giggs in his latest hour of need.]]>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:58:07http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/green-targets-three-points-519035323.htmlRobert Green sees tonight's trip to Bolton as the ideal opportunity for West Ham to pick themselves off the floor. ]]>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:58:07http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/price-tag-weighs-heavy-on-berbatov-401306437.htmlManchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov has confessed that he feels under pressure to live up to his huge price tag.]]>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:22:40http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mcleish-to-open-player-contract-talks-650712861.htmlBirmingham boss Alex McLeish will attempt to sort out the future of several key players approaching the end of their current contracts over the next few weeks. ]]>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:22:01http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/howard-backs-donovan-to-make-everton-impact-750975375.htmlEverton goalkeeper Tim Howard believes fellow American Landon Donovan would bring star quality to Goodison Park.]]>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:36:33http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/dreams-become-reality-for-inform-blues-771671419.htmlBirmingham boss Alex McLeish claims it is the "stuff that dreams are made of" for his side to be level on points with Liverpool approaching the halfway stage of the season.]]>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:36:32http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mccarthy-braced-for-united-backlash-191466220.htmlWolves manager Mick McCarthy expects Manchester United to be "rubbing their hands with glee" at the prospect of facing his side at Old Trafford on Tuesday night.]]>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:19:15http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/brown-could-be-a-loan-arranger-709583287.htmlPhil Brown appears keen on utilising the loan market in a bid to improve relegation-threatened Hull's Barclays Premier League fortunes.]]>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:19:15http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/players-not-getting-carried-away-oneill-730279331.htmlMartin O'Neill's believes Aston Villa's understated celebrations after winning away to Manchester United is a clear indication his players will not get carried away with their current success. ]]>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:19:15http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mcdonald-wary-of-arsenals-big-guns-648344862.htmlBurnley midfielder Kevin McDonald has warned that Arsenal will be wary of being bitten twice by Owen Coyle's underdogs.]]>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:10:51http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/assouekotto-to-meet-supporter-339834983.htmlTottenham's Benoit Assou-Ekotto is set to meet the supporter he clashed with after Saturday's defeat to Wolves to bring an "amicable" end to the matter.]]>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:38:37http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/cole-wants-to-stick-with-hammers-676308942.htmlInjured England striker Carlton Cole has pledged his future to West Ham. ]]>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:38:37http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ive-had-no-player-enquiries-allardyce-665883875.htmlBlackburn manager Sam Allardyce has played down speculation linking Morten Gamst Pedersen with Celtic.]]>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:38:37http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/wenger-taken-aback-by-gunners-revival-627648818.htmlArsene Wenger admits even he has been surprised by the speed and determination with which his Arsenal youngsters have marched back into the Barclays Premier League title race. ]]>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:38:37http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/reds-will-make-top-four-martinez-314792777.htmlWigan boss Roberto Martinez still believes Liverpool will secure a top-four spot this season despite their current horrendous run of form. ]]>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:50:32http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/edwards-blow-for-wolves-699977988.htmlWolves have suffered another major setback after midfielder Dave Edwards was ruled out for up to 10 weeks with an ankle ligament injury.]]>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:06:01http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/megson-bustup-claims-scurrilous-292505633.htmlBolton boss Gary Megson has described suggestions of a recent bust-up with Jlloyd Samuel as "scurrilous" and designed to cause problems.]]>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:06:01http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/benitez-calls-for-reds-passion-606952774.htmlAn exasperated Rafael Benitez has pleaded with his players to show backbone as Liverpool's crisis worsens. ]]>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:06:00http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/carragher-seeking-divine-intervention-594432057.htmlJamie Carragher has admitted he "prays to God" every night to help Liverpool win the FA Cup or the Europa League.]]>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:05:14http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/bruce-tips-villa-for-top-four-spot-761276034.htmlSteve Bruce has tipped Aston Villa to break into the Barclays Premier League's exclusive top four club this season.]]>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:05:13http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/fa-await-reports-on-assouekotto-493422907.htmlThe Football Association are waiting on reports from Tottenham's Barclays Premier League game against Wolves on Saturday before deciding whether Spurs full-back Benoit Assou-Ekotto will face any investigation into his clash with a fan.]]>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:20:46http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/kaboul-apologies-for-silly-red-card-686579919.htmlYounes Kaboul has apologised to Portsmouth fans for "losing his mind a bit" and getting sent off after scoring an injury-time equaliser at Sunderland, which rules him out of Wednesday night's trip to Chelsea.]]>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:20:46http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/hughes-urges-richards-to-maintain-progress-104581492.htmlHard work is starting to pay off for Micah Richards. ]]>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:20:46http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/giggs-has-new-bargaining-tool-473420353.htmlRyan Giggs declared himself totally shocked to have joined "genuine legends" as winners of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year - and then joked he may use the award to secure a good new contract with Manchester United.]]>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:13:07http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/vidic-rules-out-world-cup-thoughts-347071909.htmlNemanja Vidic will not allow his club form to be affected by thoughts of this summer's World Cup.]]>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:13:07http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/reds-to-honour-shankly-landmark-367767953.htmlLiverpool will use Wednesday's home match against Wigan to commemorate the 50th anniversary of legendary manager Bill Shankly taking over at the club.]]>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:13:07http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/walcott-hails-gunners-spirit-258537798.htmlTheo Walcott believes Arsenal have shown they will be "no pushovers" this season by dragging themselves back into the Barclays Premier League title race with victory at Anfield.]]>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:13:07http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/martinez-rules-out-figueroa-move-313201677.htmlWigan boss Roberto Martinez insists he is not under any pressure to sell. ]]>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:04:28http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/cech-stunned-by-booboys-1424393.htmlChelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has declared his surprise after his side were booed off by some fans following their 3-3 draw with Everton on Saturday.]]>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:58:49http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/wenger-outburst-inspired-arsenal-fabregas-7528485.htmlArsenal captain Cesc Fabregas revealed a furious tirade by Arsene Wenger at half-time had inspired the Gunners to come from behind and condemn Liverpool to a 2-1 defeat at Anfield.]]>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:05:14http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/liverpool-will-get-better-wenger-771520088.htmlArsene Wenger still believes shattered Liverpool can be a force again this season, once they have regained their broken confidence.]]>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:05:14http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/liverpool-v-arsenal-key-moments-675376034.html12 minutes: Fernando Torres exchanges passes with Steven Gerrard but tamely side-foots at Manuel Almunia with only the goalkeeper to beat from the edge of the penalty area. ]]>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:49:11http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/gunners-to-seek-compensation-from-dutch-425752768.htmlArsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed the club intend to seek compensation from the Dutch football federation over the ankle injury suffered by striker Robin van Persie.]]>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:29:15http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/police-investigate-tottenham-assault-allegation-215569178.htmlTottenham full-back Benoit Assou-Ekotto is facing an investigation into his clash with a fan after the defeat to Wolves, police have confirmed. ]]>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:31:26http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/bowyer-fears-hammers-could-fall-38411398.htmlBirmingham match-winner Lee Bowyer admits he has concerns over whether his former club and boyhood heroes West Ham are good enough to stay in the Barclays Premier League.]]>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:31:26http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/war-of-words-after-blues-probe-ruled-out-369034803.htmlBirmingham's former and present owners engaged in some verbal argy-bargy after police ruled out a criminal investigation into alleged "financial irregularities" at St Andrew's.]]>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:46:14http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/oneill-plays-down-great-expectations-109413534.htmlMartin O'Neill is determined not to let his Aston Villa players get carried away by their momentous victory at Manchester United. ]]>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:46:14http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/hughes-vents-clattenburg-fury-825644419.htmlManchester City manager Mark Hughes rounded on referee Mark Clattenburg after his side had to settle for a point against Bolton at the Reebok Stadium. ]]>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 08:35:14http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ancelotti-blues-far-from-meltdown-195311914.htmlCarlo Ancelotti rebuffed suggestions that Chelsea are in crisis after some desperate defending from set-pieces allowed Everton to claim a 3-3 draw at Stamford Bridge. ]]>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 07:48:34http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/grella-ruled-out-437467867.htmlBlackburn midfielder Vince Grella is likely to miss Tuesday's Barclays Premier League clash at Birmingham. ]]>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:37:22http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/sullivan-slams-sour-grapes-17867782.htmlFormer Birmingham co-owner David Sullivan has hit out at new president Carson Yeung after police ruled out a criminal investigation into alleged "financial irregularities" at the club.]]>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:34:52http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/redknapp-we-werent-creative-enough-850742174.htmlHarry Redknapp lasted his side's lack of creativity as they crashed to a disappointing 1-0 home defeat by Wolves. ]]>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:28:13http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/grant-bemoans-stupid-rule-475388994.htmlPortsmouth boss Avram Grant blasted football's lawmakers after seeing Younes Kaboul sent off for celebrating his last-gasp equaliser in the 1-1 draw at Sunderland. ]]>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:30:27http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/special-strike-deserved-win-martinez-866167481.htmlWigan manager Roberto Martinez praised the ``arrogance'' of Maynor Figueroa after the defender scored one of the goals of the season from inside his own half in the 2-2 draw at Stoke. ]]>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 13:50:02http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/blues-boss-bowyer-is-invaluable-499385631.htmlBirmingham boss Alex McLeish hailed another match-winning contribution from Lee Bowyer, admitting his contribution to the club's season is becoming priceless. ]]>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:52:10http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/hodgson-denies-zamora-england-comments-164650730.htmlFulham boss Roy Hodgson watched Bobby Zamora score his fifth Barclays Premier League goal of the season, then denied ever saying he should play for England. ]]>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:40:10http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/we-should-have-had-penalty-say-managers-862979788.htmlHull boss Phil Brown and Blackburn counterpart Sam Allardyce both felt their sides were denied penalties in a scrappy goalless draw. ]]>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:32:31http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/sagna-happy-to-prove-doubters-wrong-132990471.htmlBacary Sagna feels his improvement at Arsenal has shown he was not a "silly boy" to leave France for the Barclays Premier League.]]>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:03:39http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/hodgson-denies-zamora-england-comments-226082908.htmlFulham boss Roy Hodgson watched Bobby Zamora score his fifth Barclays Premier League goal of the season, then denied ever saying he should play for England. ]]>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 09:56:19http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/special-strike-deserved-win-martinez-402843796.htmlWigan manager Roberto Martinez praised the "arrogance" of Maynor Figueroa after the defender scored one of the goals of the season from inside his own half in the 2-2 draw at Stoke. ]]>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 09:41:53http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mcleish-bowyer-is-invaluable-41766577.htmlBirmingham boss Alex McLeish hailed another match-winning contribution from Lee Bowyer, admitting his contribution to the club's season is becoming priceless.]]>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 09:23:21http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/bosses-focus-on-failed-appeals-at-kc-394801577.htmlHull boss Phil Brown and Blackburn counterpart Sam Allardyce both felt their sides were denied penalties in a scrappy goalless draw. ]]>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 08:48:26http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/grant-bemoans-stupid-rule-576444030.htmlPortsmouth boss Avram Grant blasted football's lawmakers after seeing Younes Kaboul sent off for celebrating his last-gasp equaliser at Sunderland.]]>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 08:27:06http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/assouekotto-in-fan-bustup-914755306.htmlTottenham full-back Benoit Assou-Ekotto was involved in an ugly confrontation with a supporter after the 1-0 defeat to Wolves at White Hart Lane. ]]>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 07:51:30http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/hughes-vents-clattenburg-fury-760760361.htmlManchester City manager Mark Hughes rounded on referee Mark Clattenburg after his side had to settle for a point against Bolton at the Reebok Stadium. ]]>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 07:40:09http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ancelotti-blues-far-from-meltdown-220312881.htmlCarlo Ancelotti rebuffed suggestions that Chelsea are in crisis after some desperate defending from set-pieces allowed Everton to claim a 3-3 draw at Stamford Bridge.]]>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:54:25http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/agbonlahor-hails-villa-work-ethic-19568618.htmlMan of the match Gabriel Agbonlahor praised Aston Villa's team ethic as Martin O'Neill's side secured a 1-0 win over Manchester United in another intriguing twist to the Barclays Premier League title race.]]>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:53:43http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/gerrard-reds-will-regain-topfour-spot-220273960.htmlSteven Gerrard believes Liverpool will find their way into the top four by the end of the season. ]]>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:28:34http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/i-might-not-run-again-ashton-8811282.htmlFormer West Ham striker Dean Ashton has admitted it is unlikely he will ever be able to run again after quitting the game because of an ankle injury.]]>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:02:25http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/aquilani-gets-mascherano-backing-89437546.htmlJavier Mascherano believes Alberto Aquilani has the quality to make Liverpool fans stop ruing the departure of Xabi Alonso.]]>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:02:25http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/united-pair-to-get-new-deals-357788674.htmlSir Alex Ferguson is set to offer veteran duo Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes new contracts. ]]>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 18:47:33http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/oneill-salutes-phenomenal-ferguson-183299978.htmlAston Villa boss Martin O'Neill believes Sir Alex Ferguson's record over more than two decades at Manchester United will "stand the test of time". ]]>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 18:47:33http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ghana-anger-at-hodgson-61785403.htmlThe Ghana Football Association have warned Fulham manager Roy Hodgson he cannot prevent John Pantsil from joining up with the Black Stars for the beginning of their African Nations warm-up camp.]]>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 18:08:49http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/wenger-seeks-might-not-height-727462109.htmlArsene Wenger has challenged his Arsenal team to prove they have enough attacking talent to do without a big target man.]]>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 18:08:49http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/redknapp-rules-out-spurs-christmas-party-795658355.htmlHarry Redknapp has ordered his players not to organise a Christmas party - because the time to celebrate will be the end of the season if they stay in the Barclays Premier League top four. ]]>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 16:31:40http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/several-clubs-interested-in-landing-landon-998307484.htmlEverton face competition from a number of clubs to sign USA international Landon Donovan on a short-term loan. ]]>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:45:53http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/hughes-confident-robinho-will-stay-417231762.htmlManchester City manager Mark Hughes has no doubts at all that Robinho sees his future at Eastlands.]]>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:23:30http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/gartside-keeps-the-faith-in-megson-533218174.htmlBolton chairman Phil Gartside insists he still has faith in Gary Megson's qualities as manager.]]>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:23:30http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/benitez-blasts-critics-641180424.htmlRafael Benitez has delivered a withering riposte to his critics and dismissed Jurgen Klinsmann's managerial record. ]]>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 08:48:32http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/zola-rues-ashton-retirement-887296707.htmlWest Ham manager Gianfranco Zola admits his struggling side's attacking plans have been left in tatters following Dean Ashton's decision to retire from football because of injury.]]>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:30:57http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/fergie-has-cash-to-splash-950525485.htmlSir Alex Ferguson insists he has cash to spend in the January transfer window - but he does not expect to find any bargains. ]]>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:30:57http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/wenger-steers-clear-of-boardroom-battle-182623815.htmlArsenal manager Arsene Wenger will not allow himself to get overly concerned by the battle for boardroom power, as long as it never interferes with his job.]]>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:30:57http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/wenger-demands-gunners-consistency-481625673.htmlArsene Wenger maintains consistency between now and May will ultimately define Arsenal's campaign - and not just what happens at Anfield on Sunday.]]>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:30:57http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/torres-we-must-change-our-targets-985139354.htmlFernando Torres has admitted Liverpool are now Premier League also-rans, even if his manager Rafael Benitez still thinks differently.]]>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:36:57http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/bowyer-blues-move-no-gamble-262601893.htmlLee Bowyer insists it was not a gamble for him to leave West Ham and join Birmingham.]]>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:14:53http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/wenger-campbell-could-return-to-gunners-807961365.htmlArsene Wenger has refused to rule out a move for former Arsenal captain Sol Campbell when the transfer window opens in January.]]>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:23:43http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/martinez-ready-to-meet-whelan-challenge-633472669.htmlWigan boss Roberto Martinez is determined to meet head on outspoken chairman Dave Whelan's stated aim for this season.]]>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:23:43http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/rosicky-in-line-for-new-gunners-deal-307593207.htmlArsene Wenger is ready to give Tomas Rosicky a contract extension, hoping to again see the best of the Czech international with Arsenal.]]>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:17:41http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/allardyce-happy-with-strikers-684894685.htmlBlackburn manager Sam Allardyce will only move for a new striker in January if one of his current forwards leaves the club.]]>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:08:30http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/foster-staying-put-ferguson-869211017.htmlSir Alex Ferguson has ruled out a January loan move for Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster. ]]>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:08:29http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/grant-eyes-great-escape-364504673.htmlPortsmouth manager Avram Grant is certain his side can pull off a great escape from the Premier League's drop zone despite a wretched season on and off the pitch so far.]]>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:08:29http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/allardyce-dressing-room-scuffles-are-part-of-the-game-664198641.htmlBlackburn boss Sam Allardyce believes there is nothing wrong with a "dressing room scuffle".]]>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:29:34http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/shawcross-hoping-to-end-speculation-with-win-700881029.htmlStoke defender Ryan Shawcross believes Saturday's match against Wigan gives the players an ideal opportunity to finish a difficult week on a high. ]]>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:53:04http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mcshane-still-hurting-over-world-cup-ko-167587306.htmlHull's Republic of Ireland defender Paul McShane admits he is still "sick" over the shattering end to his World Cup dream.]]>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:53:04http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/united-agree-new-welbeck-deal-734307030.htmlManchester United have agreed a new contract with England Under-21 striker Danny Welbeck tieing him to the club until at least June 2013.]]>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:53:04http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/pfa-hope-ashton-avoids-legal-route-264001526.htmlPlayers' chief Gordon Taylor is hopeful that Dean Ashton will not need to resort to taking legal action against former England team-mate Shaun Wright-Phillips after the West Ham man was forced to announce his retirement on Friday.]]>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:53:03http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/taylor-knocking-on-door-for-blues-284697570.htmlBirmingham central defender Martin Taylor has resumed full training after being side-lined for the first four months of the campaign with ankle ligament damage. ]]>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:53:03http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mascherano-calls-for-consistency-38990012.htmlLiverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano believes the team must use Sunday's Barclays Premier League clash at home to Arsenal as an opportunity to rebuild their battered reputation.]]>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:38:05