http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/default.html?CMPID=RSS183998Premier League news from ITV FootballFri, 20 Nov 2009 22:28:09 GMThttp://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/burnley-loss-cleared-by-premier-season-667720034.htmlThe cost of Burnley's promotion to the Premier League resulted in an £8.9million loss last season but the extra expenditure has paid off as a year in the top flight will wipe out that deficit, according to chairman Barry Kilby.]]>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:28:03http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/to-err-is-human-insists-martinez-639120656.htmlWigan manager Roberto Martinez opposes the introduction of video technology as he believes human error by officials is ingrained in the history of the game. ]]>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:28:01http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/blues-are-strongest-team-mccarthy-810307379.htmlWolves boss Mick McCarthy has backed leaders Chelsea to last the pace in the race to win the Premier League title - and tipped them as potential winners of the Champions League.]]>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:28:00http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/wenger-wary-of-alternative-treatment-145114389.htmlArsenal manager Arsene Wenger is not a fan of alternative medicine - but accepts whatever makes a player comfortable can only help the healing process.]]>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:27:59http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/fergie-the-league-starts-now-999044740.htmlManchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is adamant his side can claw back Chelsea's five-point advantage. ]]>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:27:57http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/coyle-oneill-the-perfect-role-model-689354804.htmlBurnley manager Owen Coyle comes face-to-face with one of his role models on Saturday and admits he would love to emulate the success of Aston Villa's Martin O'Neill. ]]>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:27:56http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/zola-coles-staying-put-382129507.htmlWest Ham manager Gianfranco Zola has issued a firm "hands off" warning to potential suitors of Carlton Cole as the England striker prepares for his return to first-team action.]]>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:27:54http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/benitez-impressed-by-miracle-cure-720238490.htmlRafael Benitez has defended Liverpool's use of a controversial Serbian clinic to get four of his top players fit for a crucial week that will shape the troubled Anfield club's season.]]>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:27:53http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/injustice-may-help-blues-hodgson-41041906.htmlFulham manager Roy Hodgson fears Chris Foy's refereeing decisions may go in Birmingham's favour when the two sides meet at St Andrews on Saturday. ]]>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:27:52http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/robinho-makes-liverpool-trip-744056831.htmlRecord signing Robinho will travel to Liverpool with Manchester City on Saturday, even if the £32.5million striker is unlikely to play.]]>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:27:50http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ferguson-must-consider-club-mcleish-177685888.htmlAlex McLeish has warned Birmingham midfielder Barry Ferguson he runs the risk of losing his regular spot at St Andrew's if he makes a return to international football with Scotland.]]>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:16:39http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/united-figure-out-ferdinand-injury-503240077.htmlSir Alex Ferguson is confident Rio Ferdinand will not be consigned to a lengthy period on the sidelines after identifying the root of his current injury problems. ]]>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:36:45http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/bent-will-bounce-back-bruce-362002219.htmlSunderland boss Steve Bruce has been delighted with Darren Bent's contribution in recent weeks - but knows the striker has not.]]>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:36:45http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/bouma-suffers-new-setback-676985909.htmlAston Villa defender Wilfred Bouma has suffered another injury blow which has delayed his comeback after 16 months out of action. ]]>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:50:46http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/insua-wants-to-kickstart-winning-run-810478636.htmlLiverpool's Argentina international Emiliano Insua maintains the club must make a statement of intent at the beginning of a week that will define their season.]]>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:50:46http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/neville-tips-duo-to-fight-for-title-148587619.htmlEverton captain Phil Neville expects Manchester United and Chelsea to battle it out for the title this season.]]>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:50:46http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/wise-applauds-terry-681881342.htmlDennis Wise insists he could not be happier to lose another Blues landmark to John Terry when Chelsea face Wolves on Saturday. ]]>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:50:46http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/setback-for-murphy-112277236.htmlBirmingham defender David Murphy may require further surgery after suffering a setback to his recovery from a broken knee-cap. ]]>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:50:46http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/scholes-enjoys-a-break-away-578834010.htmlManchester United midfielder Paul Scholes enjoys the international breaks now he is no longer involved with England.]]>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:10:30http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/wenger-positive-despite-van-persie-blow-307312473.htmlArsene Wenger maintains Arsenal have the strength to cope without injured frontman Robin van Persie.]]>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:10:30http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/wenger-boosted-by-duos-injury-news-118463548.htmlArsenal manager Arsene Wenger breathed something of a sigh of relief after learning the damage to Robin van Persie and Kieran Gibbs during the international break was not as severe as first feared.]]>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:09:15http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/villa-duo-winning-fitness-battle-671014153.htmlAston Villa duo James Collins and Emile Heskey are winning their battle to be fit for Saturday's Barclays Premier League clash at Burnley.]]>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:09:15http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ancelotti-believes-in-blues-pair-149038638.htmlCarlo Ancelotti is ready to put his faith in youngsters Daniel Sturridge and Fabio Borini when the Blues lose Ivory Coast strike pair Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou in January. ]]>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:39:22http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/bellamy-reveals-careerending-fears-97834445.htmlManchester City striker Craig Bellamy fears he may only have two years left in his career. ]]>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:59:37http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/benitez-desperate-for-domestic-glory-371357592.htmlRafael Benitez would rather win the Barclays Premier League trophy than another Champions League title.]]>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:22:17http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/zhirkov-upbeat-despite-injury-woes-205414684.htmlRussia midfielder Yury Zhirkov remains positive his injury problems will clear up and allow him to make an impact at Chelsea.]]>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:22:17http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/fergie-to-miss-pompey-and-spurs-451260280.htmlManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will be in the dugout at Old Trafford on Saturday when his side face Everton.]]>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:22:17http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/vidic-set-for-united-return-460628227.htmlNemanja Vidic is in line to return to the Manchester United defence for Saturday's Barclays Premier League showdown with Everton.]]>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:52:11http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/arteta-plans-to-stick-with-toffees-666749978.htmlInjured Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta has a vision of getting fit and remaining at Goodison Park for the rest of his career.]]>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:52:11http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/fulop-keen-to-prove-a-point-781103519.htmlMarton Fulop is determined to make the most of Craig Gordon's latest bout of injury misery as he attempts to establish himself as Sunderland's first-choice goalkeeper. ]]>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:52:11http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/no-developments-at-west-ham-551944114.htmlWest Ham today maintained there has not yet been any new formal takeover bid for the Barclays Premier League club.]]>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:44:10http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/injury-crisis-deepens-at-arsenal-836711292.htmlMikael Silvestre is ready to ease Arsenal's defensive crisis after an ankle injury to left-back Kieran Gibbs.]]>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:53:33http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/gibbs-on-course-for-chelsea-clash-726817463.htmlArsenal have confirmed Kieran Gibbs' foot injury is not as bad as first feared - and he could now be fit to face Chelsea later this month.]]>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:38:28http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/gunners-tie-down-eduardo-865086133.htmlArsenal striker Eduardo has signed a new "long-term" contract at the Emirates Stadium.]]>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:00:31http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/fergie-expects-twohorse-race-598185068.htmlSir Alex Ferguson believes the Premier League will turn into a two-horse race as usual this season. ]]>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:59:35http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/reds-sign-luton-youngster-18484701.htmlLiverpool have paid an undisclosed fee for Luton youngster Dave Moli.]]>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:19:13http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/kuyt-blasts-bad-tackle-993746818.htmlHolland striker Dirk Kuyt has accused Italy of a lack of respect as the row of his international team-mate Robin van Persie's ankle injury continues to rage.]]>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:45:19http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/baptista-agent-plays-down-spurs-link-14442862.htmlThe agent of Julio Baptista has brushed aside reports linking his client with a move to Tottenham in the winter transfer window.]]>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:24:54http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/gibbs-injury-adds-to-wenger-woes-477058103.htmlArsenal boss Arsene Wenger has been left sweating over yet another injury concern after Kieran Gibbs was substituted during the first half of the England Under-21 team's European Championship qualifier in Lithuania. ]]>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:14:14http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/samba-extends-ewood-stay-11658609.htmlBlackburn defender Christopher Samba has committed his long-term future to the club.]]>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:49:13http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/gerrard-set-for-city-clash-594688969.htmlLiverpool captain Steven Gerrard is confident of facing Manchester City on Saturday following a nagging groin injury.]]>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:39:24http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/terry-expects-chelsea-signings-521974906.htmlCaptain John Terry expects Chelsea to make the most of the January transfer window.]]>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:39:14http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/benitez-we-will-not-sell-torres-501278862.htmlRafael Benitez will quit as Liverpool boss if star striker Fernando Torres is sold against his will.]]>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:37:23http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/benitez-family-comes-first-238192247.htmlRafael Benitez insists he is not obsessed with football and that family comes first.]]>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:37:22http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/petrov-facing-injury-layoff-238969594.htmlManchester City winger Martin Petrov has been ruled out for up to a fortnight after sustaining a knee injury on international duty. ]]>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:33:57http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/returning-stars-will-lift-toffees-cahill-909281782.htmlMidfielder Tim Cahill believes the return of Everton's injured players will help get their season back on track. ]]>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:33:56http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/eduardo-to-fill-gap-left-by-van-persie-987568140.htmlArsene Wenger looks set to turn to Croatia marksman Eduardo as the new head of Arsenal's frontline after Robin van Persie was ruled out for at least six weeks with an ankle injury.]]>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:33:56http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/city-are-making-progress-hughes-19210877.htmlMark Hughes has rejected the notion that Manchester City's season will be regarded as a failure if they finish outside the top four. ]]>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:33:56http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/elmander-puts-doubts-behind-him-246038353.htmlBolton striker Johan Elmander admits he began to doubt his own ability after a difficult first season in England. ]]>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:33:56http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/van-persie-desperate-for-quick-recovery-414831891.htmlRobin van Persie intends to do all he can to get back into action for Arsenal as soon as possible - and will travel to Serbia for radical medical treatment that involves massage using fluid from a placenta.]]>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:33:56http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/pearce-predicts-mcclaren-return-667517050.htmlEngland Under-21 boss Stuart Pearce believes Steve McClaren will be back coaching in England one day - but maintains it is not like the former national team manager has simply "disappeared off the face of the earth".]]>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:45:07http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/united-life-not-happy-for-foster-474585924.htmlBen Foster has admitted he is getting disheartened with life at Manchester United.]]>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:45:07http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/van-persie-facing-sixweek-layoff-363530868.htmlArsenal have confirmed striker Robin van Persie will be out of action for "approximately six weeks" after suffering ankle ligament damage during Holland's international friendly against Italy on Saturday.]]>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:45:06http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/portsmouth-chief-appears-on-tax-charges-694431925.htmlPortsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie appeared in court on Monday charged with having "cheated the public revenue" over the signing-on fee to a midfielder. ]]>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:45:06http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mourinho-hoping-for-england-return-493028355.htmlJose Mourinho has insisted that he sees his future in English football.]]>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:34:57http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/retirement-has-crossed-my-mind-tevez-361146329.htmlCarlos Tevez has considered the prospect of retiring from football if Argentina win next summer's World Cup in South Africa, conceding he is "saturated" by so much football.]]>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:29:44http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/real-right-choice-kaka-23271399.htmlKaka has "no regrets" about his decision to reject a move to Manchester City in favour of Real Madrid despite the £200 million outlay on players by Mark Hughes' side. ]]>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:29:44http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/duffen-hulls-finances-are-manageable-513724399.htmlFormer Hull chairman Paul Duffen has defended his tenure at the club and insisted the Tigers' financial position is not precarious.]]>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:29:44http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ngog-wants-to-prove-himself-887491023.htmlLiverpool striker David Ngog admits he is not a ready-made replacement for Fernando Torres but believes he can fill the void left by his injured team-mate. ]]>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:54:03http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/vidic-to-continue-comeback-958899210.htmlManchester United defender Nemanja Vidic is scheduled to step up up his comeback from a calf injury on Wednesday and have another outing for Serbia when they face South Korea.]]>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:33:56http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/spurs-expect-cudicini-recovery-193687041.htmlCarlo Cudicini is expected to make a full recovery from injuries he sustained in a motorcycle accident last Thursday, Tottenham assistant manager Kevin Bond has revealed.]]>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:59:07http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/van-persie-sidelined-940925855.htmlArsenal striker Robin van Persie expects to miss up to six weeks after tests in Holland confirmed he has torn ankle ligaments.]]>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:33:16http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/arsenal-await-van-persie-news-83458822.htmlArsenal are awaiting news on Dutch striker Robin van Persie who could be out for a lengthy period after suffering an ankle injury in the friendly against Italy in Pescara.]]>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:24:39http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/cudicini-recovering-well-349431155.htmlTottenham keeper Carlo Cudicini is making a good recovery following surgery on injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash but still faces 12 weeks on crutches.]]>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:57:10http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/brown-win-has-eased-pressure-782566355.htmlHull boss Phil Brown has admitted last weekend's win over Stoke has eased the pressure on both him and the squad.]]>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:18:52http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/city-must-show-us-respect-dunga-294792936.htmlBrazilian coach Dunga has slammed Manchester City's attitude to the five-time world champions in the simmering row over Robinho's involvement for Saturday night's game with England in Qatar. ]]>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:44:23http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/larsson-keen-on-blues-talks-939992967.htmlBirmingham midfielder Sebastian Larsson has revealed his desire to re-open talks regarding a new contract with the midlands club. ]]>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:54:33http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/cudicini-set-for-surgery-374895496.htmlTottenham goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini is set to undergo wrist and pelvic surgery.]]>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:54:33http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/nani-plays-down-fergie-row-236121179.htmlManchester United winger Nani insists he has "no problem" with manager Sir Alex Ferguson.]]>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:26:29http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/oconnor-out-for-four-months-225519969.htmlBirmingham striker Garry O'Connor is set to miss around four months and is likely to need another operation because of complications arising from his groin injury, manager Alex McLeish has revealed.]]>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:26:29http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/benitez-time-to-start-our-season-99022395.htmlLiverpool manager Rafael Benitez believes there are only minor issues to address with his faltering side and has urged his players to start their season afresh after the international break.]]>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:26:29http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/dunga-demands-respect-in-robinho-row-898699463.htmlBrazil coach Dunga has urged Manchester City to "show respect" to the five-times world champions as the row over Robinho's involvement with the squad for Saturday's game with England rumbles on.]]>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:04:20http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/triesman-turns-to-beckham-121189244.htmlFA chairman Lord Triesman has turned to David Beckham to help salvage England's flagging 2018 World Cup bid. ]]>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:03:41http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/2018-bid-restructures-board-31536432.htmlEngland 2018 bid leaders have announced a major re-structuring of its board to try and end the recent turmoil that has blighted the campaign. ]]>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:28:46http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/leighton-prepared-to-go-further-769666196.htmlManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson's two-match touchline ban for criticising referee Alan Wiley may not yet be the end of the matter. ]]>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:28:46http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/new-stoke-deal-for-sorensen-85767962.htmlThomas Sorensen has signed a new 12-month deal which commits him to Stoke until the end of next season.]]>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:20:32http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/old-firm-proposal-turned-down-498144659.htmlBolton chairman Phil Gartside's proposals for Celtic and Rangers to join the Premier League may have been killed off but his calls for other changes to England's top flight remain alive.]]>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:18:33http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/cudicini-faces-uncertain-future-867818095.htmlCarlo Cudicini's footballing career could be under threat after the 36-year-old was involved in a serious road accident on Thursday. ]]>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:27:56http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/onuoha-wants-to-prove-himself-331022988.htmlNedum Onuoha is desperate to prove himself at Manchester City but has admitted there may come a time when he has to quit the Eastlands outfit.]]>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:57:04http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ireland-robinho-happy-at-city-876923804.htmlStephen Ireland has insisted Robinho is committed to Manchester City and blamed the departed Brazilian midfielder Elano for being a disrupting force at Eastlands.]]>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:26:37http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ancelotti-may-have-to-spend-594455574.htmlChelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti may now delve into the transfer market in January after Jose Bosingwa was ruled out for three months.]]>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:11:27http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/hart-waits-on-boardroom-talks-320082071.htmlPaul Hart has revealed he is still waiting for a face-to-face meeting with Portsmouth's new owners to establish just how they are going to take the struggling Barclays Premier League club forward.]]>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:38:42http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/nani-reveals-fergies-fury-775128356.htmlWinger Nani has described Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson as a "complicated man" while also admitting to being on the receiving end of some of his infamous rants.]]>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:10:43http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/premier-league-deny-old-firm-entry-835511998.htmlPremier League clubs have overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to allow Celtic and Rangers to join the English top flight. ]]>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:34:11http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/touchline-ban-for-ferguson-522946380.htmlSir Alex Ferguson has been handed a four-match touchline ban for his comments about referee Alan Wiley after Manchester United's 2-2 draw against Sunderland.]]>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:34:11http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/cudicini-injured-in-motorbike-crash-861055363.htmlTottenham goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini is in hospital with "possibly life-changing" injuries after crashing his BMW motorbike on Thursday.]]>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:34:11http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mcleish-backs-old-firm-to-head-south-318249714.htmlAlex McLeish has become the latest Barclays Premier League manager to back plans for the Old Firm to join the competition.]]>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:17:56http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/defoe-fined-for-frivolous-appeal-536350747.htmlJermain Defoe was criticised by a judge for making a "frivolous" attempt to escape speeding penalties - and handed a legal bill of more than £1,500 on Wednesday.]]>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:42:03http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/sutcliffe-urges-respect-for-officials-652765369.htmlSport minister Gerry Sutcliffe has raised concerns that cheating or criticising officials may have an unhelpful effect on younger players.]]>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:16:19http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/alex-listens-to-fathers-advice-827254065.htmlChelsea's Brazilian defender Alex has revealed how his father inspired him to sign a new four-year contract with the club.]]>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:16:19http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/personal-hearing-for-ferguson-178446996.htmlManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was expected to appear before a Football Association disciplinary panel today following his comments that Alan Wiley was not fit enough to referee in the Barclays Premier League. ]]>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:16:18http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/saha-exercises-cautioun-905783907.htmlEverton's French striker Louis Saha maintains he will be "sensible" with his calf injury as he continues his fight for full fitness. ]]>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:44:42http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/gunners-aim-to-overcome-seasonal-stall-279371106.htmlArsene Wenger hopes Arsenal will put their traditional November niggle behind them as they look to catch Chelsea at the top of the Barclays Premier League. ]]>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:15:15http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/coates-no-issues-with-tuncay-96431050.htmlStoke chairman Peter Coates insists forward Tuncay Sanli does have a future at the club despite the latest hiccup in the Turkey international's short career at the Britannia Stadium. ]]>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:09:13http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/tardelli-playoff-warning-for-france-673461413.htmlMarco Tardelli has warned France the Republic of Ireland firmly believe they can beat them to snatch a place in next summer's World Cup finals. ]]>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:09:13http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/hughes-robinho-staying-at-city-763217500.htmlMark Hughes insists Robinho's future still lies with Manchester City. ]]>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:14:47http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/bosingwa-out-for-three-months-392565289.htmlChelsea defender Jose Bosingwa will be out for around three months after undergoing surgery on his left knee this week, according to the club's official website.]]>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:14:12http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/hughes-transfer-planning-never-stops-705079054.htmlMark Hughes' planning for the January transfer window began virtually the day after the summer one shut. ]]>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:06:37http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/hargreaves-eyes-united-comeback-12338312.htmlOwen Hargreaves is determined to look back on his 14-month long absence as a positive experience. ]]>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:06:37http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/murray-plays-down-fresh-injury-fears-626935486.htmlWolves goalkeeper Matt Murray has reassured fans that the latest setback in his comeback from a long-term knee injury is only a minor one.]]>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:06:37http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/yeung-takeover-confirmed-684257222.htmlCarson Yeung's takeover of Birmingham was rubber-stamped by the stock exchange on Wednesday after shares in Birmingham City Plc were delisted.]]>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:06:37http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/onuoha-on-the-fence-over-international-future-424102611.htmlNedum Onuoha admits he is torn over his international future. ]]>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:06:37http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/new-tigers-deal-for-ashbee-118863761.htmlHull captain Ian Ashbee signed a new one-year deal at the KC Stadium last month, the club have confirmed.]]>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:06:37http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/pavlyuchenko-to-insist-on-spurs-exit-777060217.htmlTottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko is planning showdown talks with manager Harry Redknapp after the international break during which he will "insist" on being allowed to leave the club in January.]]>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:06:37http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/davenport-denies-assaulting-sister-235418396.htmlWest Ham defender Calum Davenport appeared in court on Tuesday charged with assaulting his sister in an incident which saw him later stabbed in both legs.]]>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:25:02http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/redknapp-keen-on-old-firm-plan-472441117.htmlTottenham boss Harry Redknapp has become the latest Barclays Premier League manager to back the Old Firm's bid to join the competition. ]]>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:17:16http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/benitez-calls-for-realism-684752564.htmlRafael Benitez has for the first time played down Liverpool's title dreams and asked for "realism" as the club fight to end a run of disastrous results.]]>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:59:48http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/eduardo-targetting-gunners-glory-803600506.htmlEduardo is ready to put Croatia's World Cup disappointment behind him by helping fire Arsenal to both Barclays Premier League and European success.]]>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:46:39http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/bruce-tough-run-out-of-the-way-640058503.htmlSunderland boss Steve Bruce will be glad to see the back of a tough run of games which has stretched his squad to its limits. ]]>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:22:18http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/johnson-awful-reds-must-pull-together-758906445.htmlEngland defender Glen Johnson concedes Liverpool are in "awful" form as they confront the end of their Barclays Premier League title dreams.]]>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:05:23http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/yaya-not-interested-in-city-97015428.htmlYaya Toure's manager Dmitri Seluk has warned the midfielder could leave Barcelona next summer but ruled out a move to link up with his brother Kolo at Manchester City.]]>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:46:01http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/blues-duo-a-perfect-match-593829056.htmlChelsea striker Didier Drogba is relishing his partnership with Nicolas Anelka - because it means he finishes a game without feeling exhausted.]]>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:03:34http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/bendtner-facing-groin-operation-459127272.htmlNicklas Bendtner is to undergo surgery on his injured groin, according to the Arsenal striker.]]>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:38:16http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/hodgson-bemoans-falling-standards-628081895.htmlFulham boss Roy Hodgson is falling out of love with European club football because of the standard of refereeing.]]>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:32:34http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/carsley-slams-cheat-ngog-613148275.htmlBirmingham captain Lee Carsley slammed Liverpool's David Ngog for what he described as "an embarrassing case of cheating" after the young striker helped Liverpool earn a point with a controversial penalty.]]>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:32:34http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mcleish-fury-at-ngog-penalty-dive-554665519.htmlBirmingham boss Alex McLeish accused David Ngog of diving to win the penalty that gave Liverpool a 2-2 draw at Anfield. ]]>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:32:34http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/hughes-comes-to-defence-of-bridge-360975373.htmlMark Hughes has launched a passionate defence of Wayne Bridge after his vicious Match of the Day caning by Alan Hansen. ]]>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:32:34http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/record-profits-for-spurs-535464069.htmlTottenham registered record pre-tax profits of £33.4million in the year ending June 30, 2009.]]>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:32:34http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/bullard-finally-at-home-at-hull-652079912.htmlJimmy Bullard admits he now feels at home at Hull after finally emerging from a 10-month injury nightmare.]]>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:53:26http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/rest-causing-kings-hamstring-trouble-881767656.htmlTottenham boss Harry Redknapp suspects Ledley King's recent hamstring problems may be linked to the centre-back resting his knee between games.]]>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:16:05http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/chelsea-rocked-by-cole-injury-208929947.htmlChelsea have been rocked by an injury to England left-back Ashley Cole which threatens to keep him out of action for weeks. ]]>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:26:46http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/distin-squad-can-overcome-injuries-639934616.htmlSylvain Distin maintains injury-hit Everton can do little else but battle on after finally recording a first Barclays Premier League victory in five attempts at West Ham.]]>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:05:40http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/bruce-delight-at-bent-england-callup-415694924.htmlSunderland boss Steve Bruce has backed Darren Bent's call-up to the England squad for Saturday's friendly against Brazil in Qatar.]]>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:40:43http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ferguson-to-escape-action-541351258.htmlSir Alex Ferguson will not face any action from the Football Association over his criticism of referee Martin Atkinson following Manchester United's defeat to Chelsea.]]>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:40:43http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/terry-chelsea-looking-to-increase-lead-19357403.htmlJohn Terry has warned Chelsea's title rivals they do not intend to merely sit on their five-point lead at the top of the Barclays Premier League. ]]>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:40:43http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/vermaelen-were-in-it-to-win-it-998661359.htmlArsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen claims the Gunners have delivered a clear message to their rivals that they are in the title race for the long haul this season.]]>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:27:18http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/rooney-warned-by-fa-12998.htmlWayne Rooney has been warned about his future conduct by the Football Association after appearing to mouth "12th man" into a television camera following Manchester United's defeat by Chelsea. ]]>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:34:35http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/martinez-predicts-bright-future-for-diame-759739623.htmlWigan boss Roberto Martinez has predicted a sparkling future for Mohamed Diame after an imperious performance from the young French midfielder drew comparisons with Patrick Vieira.]]>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:27:25http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mcleish-hails-defensive-duo-380238552.htmlAlex McLeish has hailed the success of new Birmingham centre-back pairing Roger Johnson and Scott Dann but admits he tried to recruit defenders with greater Premier League experience before signing the duo.]]>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:11:52http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/bullard-we-want-brown-to-stay-568255011.htmlHull's players proved they are firmly behind Phil Brown as they bought their manager precious breathing space after moving out of the relegation zone with a superb performance and a 2-1 victory against Stoke.]]>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:11:52http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/zola-hammers-will-find-winning-formula-182075359.htmlDefiant Gianfranco Zola insists he will find the solutions needed to get West Ham out of the relegation zone when the Barclays Premier League resumes. ]]>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:49:58http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/oneill-makes-peace-with-reocoker-625904547.htmlAston Villa boss Martin O'Neill insists his training-ground spat with Nigel Reo-Coker has been consigned to history, and claimed: "I'm too old to start holding grudges now." ]]>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:49:58http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ancelotti-unhappy-with-united-protests-85846265.htmlCarlo Ancelotti saw Chelsea go five points clear at the top of the Barclays Premier League with a 1-0 win over Manchester United and then accused the visitors of trying to influence the referee.]]>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:01:46http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/benitez-backs-players-to-bounce-back-619139988.htmlRafael Benitez believes his players are angry at the way Liverpool's season has gone, and want to put things right starting with Monday's night's clash with Birmingham.]]>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:01:46http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/carew-backs-milner-for-world-cup-925282433.htmlJohn Carew believes the versatility of his Aston Villa team-mate James Milner should guarantee him a spot in England's 2010 World Cup squad. ]]>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:01:46http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/moyes-hails-everton-after-win-939407628.htmlDavid Moyes hailed Everton's resilience after they battled to a first Barclays Premier League win since the end of September with a 2-1 victory at West Ham, who slip back into the bottom three.]]>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:01:46http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/gomes-thinks-bent-dived-972714670.htmlTottenham goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes accused Sunderland striker Darren Bent of diving to earn the penalty he missed on his return to White Hart Lane.]]>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:19:35http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/terry-upstages-strikers-601298644.htmlAll week long the debate had been about who was the best striker in the world.]]>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:06:49http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/happy-hodgson-eyes-new-fulham-deal-980799715.htmlFulham manager Roy Hodgson declared himself delighted with an away point at Wigan - and revealed he is hoping to agree a contract extension in the near future. ]]>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:25:35http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/fergie-unhappy-with-referee-447505993.htmlSir Alex Ferguson claimed referee Martin Atkinson's decisions which led to Chelsea's winning goal at Stamford Bridge were the kind which lead managers and players to "lose faith in refereeing".]]>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:25:35http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/brown-shuns-postmatch-spotlight-634605687.htmlUnder-fire Hull boss Phil Brown stepped away from the limelight after his team bought him precious breathing space with a vital win over Stoke. ]]>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:33:40http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/gordon-blow-for-black-cats-549560754.htmlSunderland goalkeeper Craig Gordon suffered a fractured arm in the defeat at Tottenham and faces a spell on the sidelines.]]>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:05:40http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ferguson-snubbed-overseas-offers-284249569.htmlSir Alex Ferguson has revealed he has turned down the chance to manage foreign clubs during his Manchester United career.]]>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:05:40http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/wenger-wants-more-of-the-same-314202622.htmlArsene Wenger believes Arsenal have the capability of making a strong challenge for the Barclays Premier League title. ]]>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:05:40http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/hicks-no-plans-to-sell-reds-stars-238704422.htmlLiverpool co-owner Tom Hicks has insisted no star players will be sold.]]>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:26:57http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/dann-reds-form-a-blip-581610628.htmlBirmingham defender Scott Dann is backing his boyhood heroes Liverpool to recover from their current dip in fortunes - but hopes any revival will not start until after Monday's clash between the two clubs at Anfield. ]]>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:26:57http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/defoe-can-top-scoring-charts-redknapp-463482459.htmlTottenham manager Harry Redknapp has challenged Jermain Defoe to finish this season as top scorer in the Barclays Premier League.]]>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:26:57http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/sons-comments-changed-drogba-319024983.htmlDidier Drogba has revealed a word of warning from his eight-year-old son persuaded him to change his on-field conduct.]]>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:26:57http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/pearson-offers-support-to-brown-510835997.htmlHull City chairman Adam Pearson will consider giving under-pressure manager Phil Brown a vote of confidence until the end of the season.]]>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:17:08http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/berbatov-title-between-utd-and-chelsea-19257525.htmlDimitar Berbatov is convinced the two sides battling it out at Stamford Bridge on Sunday will also fill the top two positions in the Barclays Premier League this season.]]>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:17:08http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/we-are-in-this-together-olofinjana-252857280.htmlHull midfielder Seyi Olofinjana has called on the whole team to take responsibility for turning their season around.]]>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:27:24http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/delfouneso-signs-new-deal-679451655.htmlAston Villa's promising striker Nathan Delfouneso has signed a new contract which will keep him with the midlands club until the summer of 2012. ]]>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:05:04http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/radical-changes-pay-off-for-allardyce-851412959.htmlBlackburn boss Sam Allardyce hailed his side's fighting spirit after they recovered from a "dire" first half to claim three priceless points at Ewood Park. ]]>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:40:17http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/oneill-targets-a-tidy-carew-716603933.htmlAston Villa manager Martin O'Neill is demanding a greater level of consistency from striker John Carew after he tormented Bolton in his side's 5-1 win at Villa Park. ]]>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:37:00http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/hughes-frustrated-by-city-failings-737299977.htmlManchester City manager Mark Hughes has warned his team they must start sealing games once they get into winning positions. ]]>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:17:34http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/fabregas-not-satisfied-despite-win-338878806.htmlCesc Fabregas insists Arsenal were not at their best, despite demolishing Wolves 4-1 in Saturday evening's Barclays Premier League match at Molineux.]]>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:53:55http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/bruce-hits-out-at-decision-532287602.htmlSunderland boss Steve Bruce claims referee Kevin Friend may have been influenced by the White Hart Lane crowd when he kept Heurelho Gomes on the pitch during the Barclays Premier League defeat to Tottenham.]]>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:03:08http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/wenger-goals-against-no-problem-442786415.htmlArsene Wenger has no doubts Arsenal's defence will soon be among the meanest in the Barclays Premier League once again.]]>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:52:24http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/chelsea-plot-to-rush-red-devils-760116392.htmlChelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti wants his side to take a leaf out of Liverpool's book and give Manchester United's midfield no time to settle at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.]]>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:22:39http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/title-race-still-open-fergie-326671572.htmlSir Alex Ferguson does not expect the Barclays Premier League title race to take shape until after the next international break.]]>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:22:39http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/jagielka-suffers-injury-setback-403008369.htmlEverton defender Phil Jagielka has undergone a second knee operation and may not play again until after Christmas.]]>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:22:39http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/one-in-one-out-for-benitez-307274543.htmlRafael Benitez believes Fernando Torres will be fit to face Birmingham on Monday, but rates Steven Gerrard as doubtful for the Barclays Premier League clash at Anfield. ]]>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:27:41http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/allardyce-ponders-mccarthy-exit-460006629.htmlSam Allardyce is contemplating selling Benni McCarthy in January after the striker made it clear he wants regular first-team football.]]>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:07:05http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/martinez-wants-more-firepower-57982816.htmlWigan manager Roberto Martinez is determined to recruit a striker in the January transfer window. ]]>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:07:05http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/britannia-extend-stoke-deal-774475731.htmlStoke have extended their shirt sponsorship deal with Britannia by another four years.]]>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:07:05http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/moyes-wants-old-firm-in-england-268401679.htmlEverton boss David Moyes wants to see the Old Firm playing in the Barclays Premier League.]]>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:07:05http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/london-triumphs-inspire-turner-564888635.htmlSunderland defender Michael Turner is hoping to re-live one of his best memories in football to date as he heads for Tottenham on Saturday.]]>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:07:05http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/vignal-regrets-early-anfield-exit-749204966.htmlBirmingham defender Gregory Vignal admits he will always regret quitting Liverpool as he prepares to return to Anfield for Monday's Barclays Premier League clash. ]]>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:07:05http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/noble-poised-for-100th-appearance-857106216.htmlWest Ham midfielder Mark Noble admits their last-minute victory over Aston Villa on Wednesday was one of the most emotional moments of his career. ]]>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:07:05http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/liverpool-wait-on-star-duo-876502265.htmlLiverpool will play a waiting game with the fitness of a string of top stars, including Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard, as they prepare for Monday's home clash with Birmingham.]]>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:05:48http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/shawcross-on-brink-of-deal-435158788.htmlStoke are close to securing the long-term future of defender Ryan Shawcross, the club announced on Friday.]]>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:49:16http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ferguson-thankful-for-healthy-reign-461260665.htmlSir Alex Ferguson celebrated 23 years in the Manchester United hotseat on Friday just delighted his health has stood up to the strain.]]>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:49:16http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/hargreaves-on-the-mend-after-setback-687844940.htmlManchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves is back on his training programme after a minor setback in his recovery from major knee surgery. ]]>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:50:15http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/torres-to-play-on-23549885.htmlFernando Torres returned to Liverpool's Melwood training complex on Friday after a whistle-stop trip to Valencia for a second opinion on his groin injury.]]>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:50:12http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/hughes-irelands-time-will-come-121897646.htmlManchester City boss Mark Hughes has urged Stephen Ireland to be patient following a period of frustration for the midfield star.]]>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:46:42http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/injury-blow-for-rio-920785773.htmlRio Ferdinand is facing an extended period on the sidelines as Manchester United try to get to the bottom of his latest injury concern. ]]>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:31:37http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/blues-ban-suspended-700258815.htmlChelsea look set to be able to trade in the January transfer window after the Court of Arbitration for Sport agreed to suspend their FIFA-imposed transfer ban until a final decision is made in the case of the signing of Gael Kakuta.]]>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:31:37http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/kuszczak-was-just-jesting-fergie-166965092.htmlSir Alex Ferguson has played down talk of a rift between goalkeepers Tomasz Kuszczak and Edwin van der Sar. ]]>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:31:37http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ferguson-happy-with-valencia-progress-406507111.htmlSir Alex Ferguson feels Antonio Valencia is finally starting to make his mark at Manchester United. ]]>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:15:09http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/wenger-focused-on-wolves-877060493.htmlArsene Wenger has nothing else on his mind other than making sure Arsenal get the result they need at Wolves on Saturday.]]>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:04:32http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/blues-to-consider-naming-rights-531969661.htmlChelsea appear to have shelved any plans to move from Stamford Bridge after revealing the club would consider naming rights for the stadium. ]]>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:40:19http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/cole-wants-new-blues-deal-405289678.htmlJoe Cole is eager to sign a new deal at Chelsea after his successful return from injury in recent weeks.]]>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:40:19http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/injury-blow-for-iwelumo-347653330.htmlWolves striker Chris Iwelumo is facing several weeks out of action after damaging the metatarsal he fractured during the pre-season summer trip to Australia. ]]>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:54:47http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/benitez-bides-time-on-stars-surgery-29831617.htmlUnder-fire Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has admitted star duo Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard might need surgery to solve the injury problems which have plagued their season.]]>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:03:30http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/rooney-uses-giggs-as-role-model-845515286.htmlWayne Rooney wants to emulate Ryan Giggs' longevity at Manchester United. ]]>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:47:31http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/neville-bemoans-forced-changes-824819242.htmlGary Neville has claimed Manchester United's defensive frailties can be explained away by their constant changes of personnel.]]>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:50:43http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/kuszczak-frustrated-with-van-der-sar-35616242.htmlTomasz Kuszczak claims his requests for help to Manchester United goalkeeping rival Edwin van der Sar have gone mostly unanswered and hinted at his frustration after failing to displace the veteran Dutchman.]]>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:50:43http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/kroenke-close-to-arsenal-tipping-point-916108697.htmlArsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood, who once said of Stan Kroenke "we don't need his money and we don't want his sort", has delivered the American to the brink of a formal takeover of the north London club.]]>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:34:44http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/van-persie-relishing-pivotal-games-397174504.htmlRobin van Persie feels Arsenal are about to embark on a crucial phase of the season.]]>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:12:30http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/aguero-flattered-by-chelsea-link-815043741.htmlAtletico Madrid forward Sergio Aguero has welcomed suggestions he could be a Chelsea target and insists he is flattered to be linked with the Barclays Premier League leaders.]]>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:14:45http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/malouda-warns-united-of-drogba-threat-44361233.htmlManchester United's suspect defence has been warned to beware an in-form Didier Drogba when the Barclays Premier League champions clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.]]>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:06:44http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/megson-not-concerned-by-losses-65057277.htmlGary Megson insists Bolton are moving in the right direction, despite the club's parent company reporting a loss over the last financial year.]]>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:06:44http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/coyle-talks-up-hughes-249373608.htmlMark Hughes earned his stripes before becoming Manchester City manager, according to Burnley boss Owen Coyle. ]]>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:06:44http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/crouch-backs-spurs-to-bounce-back-511689546.htmlTottenham striker Peter Crouch has warned Sunderland they could face a backlash after Harry Redknapp's side lost to rivals Arsenal last weekend.]]>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:06:44http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/wolves-settling-in-premier-league-kightly-134358013.htmlWinger Michael Kightly believes Wolves are beginning to come to terms with the demands of the Barclays Premier League after a trio of positive results.]]>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:06:44http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mcleish-backs-fergie-over-yellow-cards-318674344.htmlBirmingham manager Alex McLeish has backed Sir Alex Ferguson's demand for appeals to be allowed against yellow cards.]]>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:06:44http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/the-takeover-qa-275829715.htmlAmerican tycoon Stan Kroenke has moved a step closer to launching a formal takeover by taking his stake in the club's parent holding company to controls 29.9% - just short of the 29.99% mark beyond which he would be forced to make an offer for the remaining shares.]]>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:06:44http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/fletcher-set-to-soldier-on-218044029.htmlDarren Fletcher is hoping a pain-easing injection will delay the need for ankle surgery until next summer. ]]>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:00:45http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/kroenke-close-to-takeover-threshold-751337752.htmlStan Kroenke has moved closer to launching a formal takeover of Arsenal by acquiring another 200 shares in the club's parent holding company.]]>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:54:35http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/win-could-be-turning-point-for-zola-491841498.htmlGianfranco Zola believes West Ham's first Barclays Premier League home win of the season could be the turning point for his side as they lifted themselves out of the bottom three with a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa.]]>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:31:06http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/lennon-doubtful-for-sunderland-clash-307537001.htmlTottenham winger Aaron Lennon is expected to miss Saturday's Barclays Premier League clash against Sunderland, although the better news for Harry Redknapp is encouragement over Luka Modric's return to light training.]]>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:52:05http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mears-content-with-11man-code-696384474.htmlTyrone Mears has revealed he could have been earning a living in rugby league rather than the Premier League. ]]>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:05:05http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/storrie-charged-with-tax-evasion-853749712.htmlPortsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie was formally charged with tax evasion on Wednesday.]]>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:05:05http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/dossena-agent-denies-napoli-talks-151436534.htmlThe agent of Andrea Dossena has denied reports he is in talks with Napoli to negotiate the transfer of the Liverpool defender to the Serie A outfit in January.]]>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:33:54http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/rafa-banking-on-torres-gamble-94760666.htmlFernando Torres will carry the hopes of Liverpool on his shoulders on Wednesday, with boss Rafael Benitez praying his gamble to play the injured striker pays off.]]>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:28:31http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/brown-calls-for-defensive-improvement-458356858.htmlWes Brown has conceded Manchester United will have to defend far better at Stamford Bridge on Sunday if they are to get anything out of their blockbuster confrontation with Chelsea. ]]>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:00:45http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/liverpool-lose-degen-appeal-1478217.htmlLiverpool's manpower crisis has got worse after they lost their appeal over full-back Philipp Degen's red card in Saturday's defeat at Fulham. ]]>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:00:45http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/toure-looking-for-win-113288835.htmlKolo Toure believes it is vital Manchester City regain that winning mentality if they are to be considered genuine contenders for a Champions League place.]]>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:00:45http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/fletcher-focused-on-performance-352746139.htmlDarren Fletcher is not allowing himself to get affected by his new tag as Manchester United's "big game player". ]]>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:00:45http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/bruce-hopes-for-fast-cattermole-return-178257443.htmlSunderland boss Steve Bruce is keeping his fingers crossed that key midfielder Lee Cattermole could return from injury a month earlier than expected.]]>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:00:45http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/arteta-suffers-injury-setback-430652773.htmlEverton midfielder Mikel Arteta has suffered a setback in his recovery from a serious knee injury, manager David Moyes has confirmed. ]]>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:26:09http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/oneill-looking-to-go-fourth-71926029.htmlAston Villa manager Martin O'Neill is keeping his feet firmly on the ground as his side go in search of the win at West Ham that would catapult them into the top four of the Barclays Premier League.]]>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:11:45http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/clarke-relishing-collins-return-79028142.htmlWest Ham assistant boss Steve Clarke welcomes James Collins back to Upton Park on Wednesday hoping the defender has a "stinker" against his former employers.]]>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:52:55http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/bevan-keen-to-see-curbishley-return-58332098.htmlAlan Curbishley has been tipped to make a swift return to football after he won his claim against West Ham for constructive dismissal.]]>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:09:51http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mccarthy-ready-to-quit-rovers-agent-958938205.htmlBenni McCarthy wants to leave Blackburn and will seeking a January move in a bid to revive his career, according to his agent.]]>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:39:53http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/platini-wants-to-reduce-club-debt-866843832.htmlUEFA president Michel Platini has outlined plans to "protect" English teams from spiralling debts.]]>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:39:53http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/agent-dismisses-maicon-reports-689425567.htmlThe agent of Maicon has laughed off reports linking the Inter Milan full-back with a move to Manchester City.]]>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:39:53http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/megson-wants-more-from-knight-494140299.htmlBolton manager Gary Megson is calling on Zat Knight to raise his game as the defender prepares to face his former club Aston Villa on Saturday. ]]>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:47:10http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ireland-puzzled-by-dizzy-spell-714084749.htmlStephen Ireland feared he was going to die when he was rushed to hospital after complaining of dizziness during a Carling Cup tie with Fulham in September. ]]>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:47:10http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/oneill-wary-of-struggling-hammers-468722839.htmlAston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has warned his players to beware a wounded West Ham at Upton Park on Wednesday night.]]>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:55:47http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/pearson-upbeat-on-tigers-finances-56086307.htmlHull's returning executive chairman Adam Pearson insisted the club is "in no danger of going out of business" and denied the cut-price sale of star defender Michael Turner was for financial reasons.]]>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:55:47http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/curbishley-wins-case-against-hammers-170270908.htmlAlan Curbishley has won his case for constructive dismissal against West Ham after claiming he had no option but to resign.]]>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:27:31http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/kroenke-increases-gunners-stake-518985497.htmlStan Kroenke has purchased another 427 shares in Arsenal's parent holding company, at a cost of some £3.6million, as the American edges closer towards the takeover threshold.]]>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:27:31http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/bruce-demands-further-improvement-759867322.htmlSunderland boss Steve Bruce will not be happy until he can dismiss a poor performance as a blip.]]>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:27:31http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/wenger-calm-over-kroenke-investment-283676249.htmlArsene Wenger has no problem with Stan Kroenke's continued investment in Arsenal - so long as it never impacts on the way he runs the team.]]>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:45:44http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/bolton-boast-improved-crowds-69948209.htmlBolton saw their average attendances show an 8% increase last season. They are one of only two clubs in the Premier League to record an increase season on season.]]>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:06:22http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/pearson-positive-about-tigers-return-124287795.htmlAdam Pearson feels like he is "coming home" after returning to Hull and is confident the club will soon be moving forwards again.]]>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:24:58http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/given-gifts-hughes-birthday-cheer-634167033.htmlMark Hughes praised goalkeeper Shay Given who ensured the Manchester City manager's 46th birthday was not a complete damp squib as his heroics earned a point at Birmingham. ]]>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:59:46http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/rafa-has-priorities-wrong-whelan-264493597.htmlFormer Liverpool midfielder Ronnie Whelan has accused manager Rafa Benitez of prioritising the Champions League ahead of the Reds' faltering Premier League campaign.]]>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:59:46http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/toure-and-adebayor-may-face-clarets-765053994.htmlManchester City boss Mark Hughes hopes to have big-name duo Kolo Toure and Emmanuel Adebayor back for his club's Barclays Premier League match against Burnley. ]]>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:59:46http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/reina-targeting-new-contract-688895983.htmlLiverpool have been boosted by the news that goalkeeper Jose Reina is intent on signing a new contract at Anfield.]]>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:59:46http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ferguson-to-make-late-rooney-decision-5107675.htmlSir Alex Ferguson will wait for news from Wayne Rooney before deciding whether to include his star striker in Manchester United's Champions League game with CSKA Moscow on Tuesday. ]]>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:59:45http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/taylor-hails-hero-given-492509996.htmlBirmingham keeper Maik Taylor has hailed his Manchester City counterpart Shay Given as one of the world's best and believes he has become even better since his move to Eastlands. ]]>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:59:45http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/reds-facing-defining-moment-314365139.htmlRafael Benitez is hoping against hope that Fernando Torres is fit to face Lyon in Liverpool's crucial Champions League match on Wednesday. ]]>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:08:14http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/pearson-financial-problems-can-be-solved-471813952.htmlHull's new executive chairman Adam Pearson believes he can solve the club's financial problems and is "desperate" for under-pressure manager Phil Brown to succeed.]]>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:08:14http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/concentrate-on-madrid-urges-ancelotti-213554243.htmlCarlo Ancelotti insists Chelsea must forget about their Barclays Premier League showdown with Manchester United on Sunday and concentrate on qualifying for the knockout stage of the Champions League. ]]>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:08:14http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/gerrard-out-but-torres-travels-821793596.htmlSteven Gerrard has been ruled out of Liverpool's Champions League trip to Lyon, but striker Fernando Torres will be on the plane that heads for France on Tuesday]]>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:08:14http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/yak-is-back-moyes-934864068.htmlEverton boss David Moyes was delighted with the performance of Ayegbeni Yakubu after the striker continued his return from injury against Aston Villa.]]>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:05:08http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/spurs-report-fan-incident-at-emirates-722669752.htmlArsenal's security around the dug-out at the Emirates Stadium has been highlighted again after Tottenham staff reported the behaviour of a fan to stewards.]]>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:47:37http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/given-trusted-to-luck-with-penalty-335061183.htmlShay Given thanked his lucky stars after saving a penalty to earn Manchester City a point at Birmingham - but revealed his side remained disappointed with the result.]]>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:03:32http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/united-search-for-consistency-797221489.htmlSir Alex Ferguson is looking for his Manchester United side to build up a head on steam in the coming months.]]>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:03:32http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/pearson-brown-has-my-full-support-713239972.htmlIncoming Hull chairman Adam Pearson has assured manager Phil Brown he will still be in charge for this weekend's clash against Stoke.]]>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:03:32http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/pearson-returns-to-hull-27004966.htmlHull have confirmed the appointment of Adam Pearson as the club's new executive chairman.]]>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:02:55http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/fergie-sympathy-for-obertan-408180440.htmlManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson offered some sympathy to Gabriel Obertan after the Frenchman squandered two gilt-edged chances in the 2-0 victory against Blackburn.]]>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:58:33http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/hodgson-reds-not-out-of-it-923149459.htmlRoy Hodgson has warned the Barclays Premier League's top teams not to write off Liverpool in the title race.]]>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:58:32http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/rovers-on-the-mend-allardyce-632598711.htmlBlackburn manager Sam Allardyce believes the club may be over the worst of the swine flu virus which affected him and a number of players.]]>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:08:01http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/wenger-talks-up-title-bid-777853876.htmlArsenal boss Arsene Wenger talked up his team's Barclays Premier League title chances after brushing aside Tottenham 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium and denting their rivals' hopes of sustaining a top-four challenge.]]>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:08:01http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/carrick-aims-to-avoid-utd-slipup-repeat-205445334.htmlManchester United midfielder Michael Carrick wants to put down a marker at Stamford Bridge next Sunday.]]>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:33:25http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/pfa-will-be-there-for-king-358371976.htmlGordon Taylor insists the players' union will support disgraced footballer Marlon King.]]>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:33:25http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/benitez-sees-red-after-liverpool-crash-687231970.htmlRafael Benitez will appeal against both red cards after nine-man Liverpool slumped to a humiliating 3-1 defeat at Craven Cottage. ]]>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:44:27http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ancelotti-delighted-to-lock-up-top-spot-349122987.htmlStarting top of the table against champions Manchester United next weekend is more important to Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti than the manner of their victory over Bolton on Saturday.]]>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:44:27http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/coyle-delighted-with-massive-win-369819031.htmlBurnley boss Owen Coyle was delighted with his side's efforts in what he felt was "a massive game" for the club which ended with a 2-0 defeat of Hull.]]>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:44:27http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/oneill-critical-of-cuellar-card-912940389.htmlMartin O'Neill thought referee Lee Probert was wrong to send off Carlos Cuellar in Aston Villa's 1-1 draw at Everton.]]>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:44:27http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/pulis-rues-missing-out-on-craddock-362163576.htmlStoke boss Tony Pulis was left to regret failing to sign Wolves defender Jody Craddock two years ago after his double second-half blast rescued a point for Mick McCarthy's side. ]]>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:44:27http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/bruce-slams-playacting-from-ilunga-541428140.htmlSunderland manager Steve Bruce launched a scathing attack on the "play-acting" by West Ham's Herita Ilunga after seeing Kenwyne Jones sent off in his side's 2-2 draw at the Stadium of Light. ]]>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:47:15http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/dont-let-king-play-again-victim-808700186.htmlThe woman groped and punched by Marlon King waived her right to anonymity today to call for his life ban from the game.]]>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:51:57http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/martinez-we-were-not-distracted-562124184.htmlWigan boss Roberto Martinez insisted the club's off-the-field problems had no bearing on their 4-0 Barclays Premier League drubbing by bottom club Portsmouth at Fratton Park. ]]>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:44:55http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/injuries-pile-up-for-hammers-19451686.htmlKieron Dyer has suffered more injury misery while West Ham have no idea when fellow crock Dean Ashton will be able to resume his career.]]>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:01:50http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/spurs-died-van-persie-828954568.htmlTottenham "died" after Arsenal scored their first goal in Saturday's north London derby, according to man of the match Robin van Persie.]]>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:01:50http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/result-all-that-matters-to-berbatov-668433470.htmlGoalscorer Dimitar Berbatov claimed the result was all that mattered as Manchester United beat Blackburn to stay within two points of Barclays Premier League leaders Chelsea.]]>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:01:10http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/taylor-defends-pfa-stance-on-king-30320095.htmlPFA chief executive Gordon Taylor defended the organisation's stance on Marlon King saying they were under no obligation to stand by players who break the law.]]>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:34:33http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ronaldo-wants-rooney-at-madrid-232478750.htmlCristiano Ronaldo believes his former Manchester United team-mate Wayne Rooney should follow him to Real Madrid.]]>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:13:45http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/more-to-come-for-hughes-796813265.htmlMark Hughes accepts the "edge has been taken off" Manchester City's early season promise by a run of one win in five league games.]]>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:13:45http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/fergie-questions-media-treatment-of-rio-714320285.htmlSir Alex Ferguson has pointed the finger at the media after Rio Ferdinand's form was questioned.]]>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:30:33http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/uniteds-best-yet-to-come-scholes-940261169.htmlManchester United midfielder Paul Scholes believes they will get stronger as the season progresses. ]]>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:30:32http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/redknapp-chelsea-and-utd-are-favourites-602152186.htmlHarry Redknapp expects Manchester United or Chelsea to be Barclays Premier League champions this season rather than Arsenal - and he believes there could also be a change to the traditional top four.]]>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:30:31http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/brown-ignores-speculation-to-focus-on-burnley-trip-927031965.htmlHull manager Phil Brown will not allow a turbulent week off the pitch to derail his preparations for Saturday's crucial trip to Burnley.]]>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:01:17http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/disgraced-king-will-join-new-club-agent-965803081.htmlDisgraced footballer Marlon King will be signed by another club when his jail sentence is finished, his agent insisted.]]>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:01:17http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/martinez-looks-to-end-hard-week-980280189.htmlWigan manager Roberto Martinez is looking to put a difficult week behind him by securing a victory at struggling Portsmouth.]]>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:01:17http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/toffees-will-challenge-again-oneill-436212129.htmlMartin O'Neill believes Everton will come to terms with the loss of star defender Joleon Lescott in the same way as Aston Villa recovered from the retirement of skipper and centre-back Martin Laursen. ]]>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:01:17http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/wenger-rejects-adebayors-claims-634366248.htmlArsene Wenger insists his preparations for Saturday's north London derby will not be affected by Emmanuel Adebayor's claims that Cesc Fabregas could leave Arsenal.]]>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:01:17http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/gerrard-causing-concern-benitez-264692812.htmlManager Rafael Benitez admits Steven Gerrard's fitness is causing increasing concern with the midfielder facing a defining week in his recovery from a groin problem.]]>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:01:16http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/redknapp-were-equal-to-arsenal-983258152.htmlTottenham boss Harry Redknapp insists the gap with Arsenal has been closed and there is little to choose between the bitter rivals ahead of their Barclays Premier League clash this weekend.]]>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:01:16http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/almunia-ready-for-gunners-return-740983731.htmlLukasz Fabianski's thigh injury has put Manuel Almunia back in the frame for Arsenal's Barclays Premier League clash against rivals Tottenham at the Emirates Stadium.]]>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:35:04http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/kuyt-squad-vital-for-reds-success-450071713.htmlDirk Kuyt warns Liverpool will need to call on their entire squad in search of success in the crunch games which are set to shape the rest of their season.]]>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:35:04http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/king-case-is-isolated-allardyce-246262129.htmlBlackburn manager Sam Allardyce admits Marlon King's jail sentence "doesn't help" the public image of the modern professional footballer.]]>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:35:04http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/cech-relief-after-hilario-head-injury-112826705.htmlPetr Cech will return for Chelsea against Bolton on Saturday relieved that reserve goalkeeper Hilario is recovering from his nasty head injury.]]>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:09:45http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/king-will-appeal-claims-agent-425965474.htmlMarlon King's agent has suggested the striker is ready to appeal against the 18-month prison sentence he was given on Thursday, along with his subsequent sacking by Wigan too.]]>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:35:56http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/capello-casts-eye-over-gibbs-106002942.htmlEngland boss Fabio Capello made a personal check on Arsenal youngster Kieran Gibbs this week as he looked at his left-back options for the World Cup next year.]]>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:35:56http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/bentley-set-to-face-gunners-919888184.htmlTottenham midfielder David Bentley has put himself in the frame to start against Arsenal on Saturday following Tuesday night's Carling Cup 2-0 against Everton and Aaron Lennon's scan results.]]>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:40:50http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/figueroa-facing-seven-week-layoff-861542755.htmlWigan manager Roberto Martinez expects Maynor Figueroa to be out for up to seven weeks with a knee injury. ]]>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:51:50http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/martinez-clarifies-ferguson-comments-720324217.htmlWigan manager Roberto Martinez has phoned Sir Alex Ferguson to explain remarks attributed to him in a Spanish newspaper.]]>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:34:02http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/chairman-duffen-quits-hull-699628173.htmlPaul Duffen has resigned as chairman of Barclays Premier League side Hull.]]>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:03:32http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/birmingham-target-janko-741020261.htmlBirmingham manager Alex McLeish has admitted his interest in Salzburg's prolific goalscorer Marc Janko. ]]>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:42:12http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/craddock-stoke-switch-was-a-possibility-575135752.htmlWolves skipper Jody Craddock could easily have been turning out for Stoke against the Molineux club on Saturday, rather than the other way around.]]>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:19:41http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mccarthy-players-learning-as-they-go-482681612.htmlWolves boss Mick McCarthy admits his players are "having to learn on their feet" as they battle to come to terms with the Barclays Premier League. ]]>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:55:11http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/merida-hoping-for-arsenal-extension-528604614.htmlArsenal youngster Fran Merida wants to stay at the club and secure a new contract but admits he is unsure about his future while his current deal runs down.]]>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:41:02http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/king-sacked-by-wigan-913454098.htmlWigan chairman Dave Whelan has confirmed Marlon King will never play for the club again after he was jailed for 18 months on Thursday.]]>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:40:33http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/king-facing-jail-for-nightclub-attack-991982278.htmlMarlon King is facing jail after being found guilty of groping a young woman in a nightclub and then breaking her nose when she spurned his "disgusting" advances.]]>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:38:17http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/fabianski-out-for-three-weeks-673753593.htmlArsenal goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski has been ruled out of action for three weeks after suffering a thigh injury against Liverpool.]]>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:08:01http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/agent-hints-at-pavlyuchenko-move-190567575.htmlTottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko's performances on the pitch are being affected by "psychological problems", his agent has claimed.]]>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:34:30http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/united-appeal-against-fabio-booking-595714341.htmlManchester United have submitted a claim of mistaken identity to the Football Association after Fabio da Silva was booked by referee Chris Foy against Barnsley in the Carling Cup.]]>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:22:46http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/hughes-relishing-robinho-return-407290505.htmlManchester City manager expects to see injured forward Robinho back in action next week.]]>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:44:04http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/merida-subject-of-wenger-praise-532124220.htmlArsene Wenger hailed Fran Merida's impact after the Spanish teenager helped fire his young Arsenal side into the quarter-finals of the Carling Cup with a 2-1 win over Liverpool at Emirates Stadium.]]>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:57:44http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/brown-warns-of-oakwell-test-589880028.htmlManchester United defender Wes Brown has warned his young team-mates they face a test of character against Barnsley at Oakwell in the Carling Cup. ]]>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:35:41http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/martinez-questions-ferguson-treatment-711223020.htmlWigan boss Roberto Martinez has accused football authorities in England of being overawed by Sir Alex Ferguson.]]>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:21:51http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/portsmouth-confirm-transfer-embargo-511081756.htmlPortsmouth have confirmed they have been hit with a transfer embargo from the Premier League for failing to pay money owed to other clubs.]]>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:21:51http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/brown-should-go-windass-915271084.htmlDean Windass has called for Phil Brown to "get moved on" amid the mounting speculation over the Hull manager's future at the KC Stadium.]]>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:08:53http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/stabbed-footballer-denies-attacking-woman-510652939.htmlWest Ham defender Calum Davenport denied assaulting a woman during an incident in which he was stabbed in both legs.]]>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:59:08http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/hull-brown-still-our-manager-155715226.htmlHull have denied reports Phil Brown has been sacked as their manager.]]>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:05:28http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/martinez-denies-ferguson-criticism-890582827.htmlWigan manager Roberto Martinez has "categorically denied" that he suggested the Football Association are afraid to punish Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson. ]]>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:46:42http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ancelotti-is-megsons-tip-for-the-top-386594461.htmlBolton manager Gary Megson believes Carlo Ancelotti can lead Chelsea to the Barclays Premier League title this season.]]>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:58:32http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/moyes-concern-over-cahill-297662446.htmlEverton manager David Moyes has warned midfielder Tim Cahill he faces burn-out as he battles to lift the Toffees out of a sticky patch.]]>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:16:17http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/bruce-dreams-of-first-trophy-318358490.htmlSteve Bruce is hoping his Sunderland side can help him to the "next step" in his career by landing some silverware. ]]>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:16:17http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/plane-drama-for-stoke-84698374.htmlStoke were involved in flight drama on their return from Portsmouth on Tuesday night when their private plane had to make an emergency landing at Gatwick Airport.]]>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:58:30http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/owen-frustrated-by-expectations-910209679.htmlManchester United striker Michael Owen scored his third goal of the season in the Carling Cup victory against Barnsley but remains bewildered by what some people expect of him.]]>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:58:30http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/allardyce-avoids-players-131580685.htmlBlackburn assistant manager Neil McDonald has confirmed Sam Allardyce kept away from his players during the win over Peterborough on Tuesday night. ]]>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:57:55http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/transfer-embargo-for-portsmouth-625312923.htmlThe Premier League have confirmed they have placed a transfer embargo on Portsmouth.]]>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:40:16http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/no-money-worries-for-hart-830956169.htmlPortsmouth boss Paul Hart is keen to meet with the club's new owner Ali Al-Faraj soon, but admits he is not concerned about how the Arab businessman finances the club.]]>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:59:42http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ancelotti-dismisses-swine-flu-fears-294212515.htmlChelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti gave his squad a clean bill of health amid scares of a possible outbreak of swine flu at Stamford Bridge. ]]>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:59:42http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/wenger-excited-by-ramsey-16987119.htmlArsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes Aaron Ramsey can rise to the challenge and stake his claim for a regular first-team place by leading the young Gunners to victory over Liverpool in Wednesday's Carling Cup clash at Emirates Stadium.]]>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:59:42http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/hughes-takes-steps-to-avoid-upset-842498423.htmlManchester City manager Mark Hughes is determined his team will not be the fall guys when they face Scunthorpe in the Carling Cup on Wednesday.]]>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:59:42http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/king-hoping-for-contract-talks-370388956.htmlTottenham club captain Ledley King is hoping for talks about a fresh deal at White Hart Lane.]]>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:59:42http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/dossena-could-return-to-italy-agent-229622252.htmlAndrea Dossena would like to return to Italy, according to his agent.]]>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:59:42http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/oneill-impressed-with-guzan-302006082.htmlAston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has hailed the progress made by his number two goalkeeper Brad Guzan. ]]>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:31:19http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/berra-banks-on-sylvan-to-sparkle-112148284.htmlChristophe Berra is backing Wolves striker Sylvan Ebanks-Blake to go on a scoring run after netting his first Barclays Premier League goal. ]]>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:31:19http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/kroenke-edges-closer-to-takeover-threshold-444105272.htmlStan Kroenke has purchased another 10 shares in Arsenal's parent holding company, at a cost of some £85,000, to edge closer towards the takeover threshold.]]>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:31:19http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/aquilani-keen-to-make-firstteam-debut-413938583.htmlItaly international Alberto Aquilani cannot wait for his first-team debut ahead of Liverpool's Carling Cup trip to Arsenal.]]>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:47:24http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/brown-opens-door-to-altidore-856221766.htmlHull manager Phil Brown has urged striker Jozy Altidore to play his way back into favour after being punished for arriving late for the weekend match against Portsmouth.]]>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:07:30http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/swine-flu-affects-trotters-305384842.htmlBolton manager Gary Megson has revealed that members of his own squad have suffered with swine flu, but is not worried about the virus spreading between players on the pitch.]]>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:07:30http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/sir-alex-fergusons-runins-with-referees-458274881.html2007: November - Ferguson is charged with using abusive and insulting words towards an official by the Football Association following an exchange with referee Mark Clattenburg during Manchester United's 1-0 defeat to Bolton. Ferguson was sent to the stands by Clattenburg for a finger-jabbing half-time rant.]]>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:47:08http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ferguson-accepts-fa-charge-63318565.htmlManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has accepted a charge of improper conduct following his comments on the fitness of referee Alan Wiley.]]>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:17:04http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/allardyces-swine-flu-fears-for-blues-770808898.htmlBlackburn manager Sam Allardyce believes Chelsea could be the next club to be affected by swine flu - and he claims the Premier League "shirked responsibility" by allowing the weekend match between the teams to go ahead.]]>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:17:04http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/hughes-swine-flu-no-big-deal-720879606.htmlManchester City manager Mark Hughes believes most Premier League stars are capable of recovering from swine flu in a matter of days. ]]>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:42:34http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/redknapp-calls-for-roman-aggression-5444865.htmlTottenham boss Harry Redknapp has told Roman Pavlyuchenko to prove he is worth a regular starting place when he features in Tuesday's Carling Cup clash against Everton. ]]>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:54:54http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/evra-admits-united-lacked-spirit-705720768.htmlManchester United left-back Patrice Evra has questioned the team's attitude after they were eclipsed by Liverpool at Anfield.]]>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:56:32http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/redknapp-reveals-sandro-interest-983634650.htmlTottenham boss Harry Redknapp is expected to travel to Brazil before the transfer window opens to look at Internacional defensive-midfielder Sandro. ]]>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:46:38http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mcleish-hart-must-cut-out-mistakes-584025819.htmlBirmingham manager Alex McLeish has stressed the need for on-loan goalkeeper Joe Hart to cut out mistakes if he is to force his way into Fabio Capello's England World Cup squad. ]]>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:57:59http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/reds-must-cash-in-on-surprise-win-mascherano-759783965.htmlJavier Mascherano demands that Liverpool must build on their shock victory over champions Manchester United - and not allow their standards to drop again.]]>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:41:19http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/spurs-submit-planning-application-317713928.htmlTottenham have submitted a planning application with Haringey Council for their new 56,250-capacity stadium on land adjacent to White Hart Lane.]]>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:09:06http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/iwelumo-relishing-competition-for-places-205248783.htmlChris Iwelumo believes competition for places in attack at Wolves will bring the best out of him after starting on the comeback trail after injury.]]>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:14:00http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/jensen-injury-only-slight-141658736.htmlBurnley have revealed goalkeeper Brian Jensen sustained an ankle ligament injury during the home defeat by Wigan on Saturday.]]>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:14:00http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/bellamy-explains-fan-confrontation-105432088.htmlManchester City striker Craig Bellamy explained on Monday why the Football Association were right to spare him any charges over his altercation with a supporter during last month's Barclays Premier League derby at Old Trafford.]]>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:14:00http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/robinho-interested-in-barca-switch-126128132.htmlRobinho believes his ambition to be the best player in the world would be better served playing for Barcelona than Manchester City, although he insists he is not trying to force a move away from the Barclays Premier League side.]]>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:14:00http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/atletico-pull-no-punches-163233561.htmlChelsea have been told they will have to pay a huge fee if they want Atletico Madrid forward Sergio Aguero. ]]>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:14:00