http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/default.html?CMPID=RSS183998Premier League news from ITV FootballSat, 07 Nov 2009 20:02:42 GMThttp://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/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.]]>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:52:24http://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.]]>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:52:24http://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.]]>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:52:24http://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.]]>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:52:24http://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. ]]>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:52:23http://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. ]]>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:52:23http://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 18:51:46http://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. ]]>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:51:45http://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. ]]>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:51:44http://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 23:14:00http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/bruce-blasts-patronising-brady-904720209.htmlSunderland manager Steve Bruce has branded his former Birmingham boss Karren Brady "patronising".]]>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:48:14http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/figueroa-out-with-injury-87208003.htmlWigan defender Maynor Figueroa is facing several weeks on the sidelines after damaging knee ligaments during the 3-1 win at Burnley on Saturday.]]>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:34:23http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/benitez-hails-matchwinner-torres-469221824.htmlIt was the gamble that could well have saved Liverpool's season and lifted the mounting pressure off boss Rafael Benitez. ]]>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:13:24http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/zamora-wins-hodgson-praise-despite-miss-955593219.htmlFulham boss Roy Hodgson sprang to the defence of striker Bobby Zamora whose glaring second-half miss almost cost his side dear against Manchester City at Eastlands. ]]>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:49:56http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/wenger-warning-over-missed-chance-227114756.htmlArsene Wenger warned his young Arsenal side cannot continue to miss "major opportunities" like at West Ham if they are to go on to deliver the Barclays Premier League title.]]>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:28:06http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/megson-results-are-the-priority-889005773.htmlGary Megson insists results must take priority over performances after Bolton sealed their first home win of the season in the Barclays Premier League against Everton on Sunday.]]>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:55:38http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/fans-stage-anfield-protest-503155625.htmlThousands of Liverpool's supporters staged a demonstration before the Barclays Premier League match against Manchester United at Anfield.]]>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:33:36http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/doyle-promoted-sides-pay-the-penalty-806241615.htmlWolves striker Kevin Doyle believes it is harder for newly promoted teams in the Barclays Premier League to earn penalties. ]]>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:33:36http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/black-cats-must-shape-up-498458414.htmlCaptain Lorik Cana has ordered Sunderland to learn the lessons of their shock capitulation at Birmingham if they are to prosper in the Barclays Premier League. ]]>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:51:40http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/dawsons-rallying-call-to-tigers-31752137.htmlHull defender Andy Dawson has called on supporters to get fully behind the team in their quest to turn around their season.]]>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:02:43http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/cole-delighted-to-be-back-321145563.htmlChelsea will speed up contract talks with Joe Cole after the midfielder made a triumphant return to first-team action in the 5-0 thrashing of Blackburn on Saturday. ]]>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:06:46http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/boyce-hails-perfect-rodallega-847435805.htmlEmmerson Boyce has described his Wigan colleague Hugo Rodallega as a "perfect" team-mate.]]>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:06:46http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ferguson-critical-of-marriner-794387631.htmlSir Alex Ferguson believes his Manchester United side did not get a fair crack of the whip from referee Andre Marriner at Anfield.]]>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:22:07http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/liverpool-chief-stands-by-benitez-815924633.htmlLiverpool managing director Christian Purslow insists Rafael Benitez's job is safe even if the Reds do not win the Premier League this season.]]>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:22:07http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ancelotti-to-return-to-ill-father-282630910.htmlCarlo Ancelotti watched his side thrash Blackburn 5-0 and then revealed he was returning to Italy to be with his sick father.]]>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:22:07http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/happy-times-for-new-blues-regime-910636324.htmlBirmingham boss Alex McLeish was a happy man after seeing his side serve up a first Barclays Premier League victory for the club's new owners.]]>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:01:18http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/lennon-makes-an-early-exit-630684260.htmlTottenham winger Aaron Lennon risked infuriating Harry Redknapp by taking himself off during the Barclays Premier League defeat to Stoke after his manager asked him to carry on.]]>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:39:23http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/martinez-praise-for-rodallega-456195564.htmlWigan boss Roberto Martinez praised the smiling Hugo Rodallega for the clinical finishing that ended Burnley's proud Turf Moor record.]]>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:39:23http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/argentina-example-to-reds-mascherano-606925256.htmlJavier Mascherano wants Liverpool to follow Argentina's example, insisting the under-pressure Reds must forget about their four successive defeats and concentrate on beating Manchester United on Sunday.]]>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:27:10http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mccarthy-goals-will-flow-for-ebanksblake-59703862.htmlWolves boss Mick McCarthy is backing Sylvan Ebanks-Blake to score goals at Barclays Premier League level after the striker broke his top-flight duck in the home draw with Aston Villa. ]]>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:27:10http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/gera-backs-city-to-reach-top-gear-377452203.htmlFulham midfielder Zoltan Gera believes Manchester City have the potential to become one of Europe's most established sides within the next few years.]]>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:27:10http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/altidore-fined-over-twitter-revelation-945574976.htmlHull manager Phil Brown has disciplined striker Jozy Altidore after the youngster revealed the reason for his omission from the side on Twitter.]]>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:04:28http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/zola-sticks-to-his-principles-237313310.htmlGianfranco Zola admits he is losing sleep over West Ham's dreadful start to the season but says he would "rather change jobs" than scrap the attacking philosophy with which he will send out his players against Arsenal at Upton Park on Sunday.]]>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 22:45:34http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/wenger-fully-focused-on-hammers-745411675.htmlArsene Wenger may have just turned 60, but the desire to drive his young Arsenal side on to bigger and better things burns as fierce as ever. ]]>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 22:45:34http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ancelotti-to-return-to-ill-father-288784493.htmlCarlo Ancelotti watched his side thrash Blackburn 5-0 and then revealed he was returning to Italy to be with his sick father.]]>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:09:41http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/moyes-can-take-everton-further-megson-124912746.htmlGary Megson believes David Moyes can reach even greater heights as Everton manager.]]>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:53:20http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/agger-bemoans-defensive-lapses-504413817.htmlDanish defender Daniel Agger admits he "does not have a clue" what has gone wrong with Liverpool's defending this season.]]>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:48:20http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/resilient-toffees-will-bounce-back-540399300.htmlEverton's injured captain Phil Neville insists the Toffees will bounce back from their Europa League humiliation in Lisbon. ]]>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:42:20http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/fergie-sympathetic-for-southgate-plight-760518748.htmlManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has expressed his sympathy for sacked Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate.]]>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:19:10http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/owen-will-cope-with-kop-ferguson-724715631.htmlManchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is braced for another intense clash at Liverpool on Sunday - but is confident the player likely to face the most flak will sail through.]]>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:19:10http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/richards-a-big-part-of-plans-13092655.htmlManchester City boss Mark Hughes is adamant Micah Richards has a long-term future with the club.]]>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:22:57http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/blues-fret-over-cas-ruling-351201638.htmlSuccess for Chelsea this season could hinge on the Court of Arbitration for Sport - and assistant manager Ray Wilkins admits the Blues are worried at the prospect of losing four key players in January, with no means of replacing them. ]]>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:36:13http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/hughes-well-be-no-pushovers-807499807.htmlAaron Hughes has warned Manchester City that Fulham's never-say-die attitude will make his team hard to beat when the two sides face off on Sunday. ]]>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:57:21http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ancelotti-to-make-chelsea-return-732687420.htmlCarlo Ancelotti is hoping to be back in the dugout on Saturday after rushing home to Italy to be with his seriously ill father. ]]>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:24:48http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/whelan-targets-starting-role-395670971.htmlGlenn Whelan hopes his exploits with the Republic of Ireland can catapult him back into Stoke's starting XI at Tottenham.]]>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:24:48http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/smith-aims-to-lift-pompey-416367015.htmlPortsmouth forward Tommy Smith is determined to prove the answer to his side's goalscoring conundrum this season. ]]>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:24:48http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/hughes-keeps-one-eye-on-anfield-437063059.htmlManchester City manager Mark Hughes is more eager than usual to learn the result of the mouthwatering Anfield clash between bitter enemies Liverpool and Manchester United.]]>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:24:48http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/martinez-calls-for-latics-to-be-strong-426194650.htmlWigan manager Roberto Martinez is demanding his players impose themselves on Burnley if they are to overcome the intimidation factor at Turf Moor.]]>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:24:48http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/barclays-agree-new-premier-league-deal-658534311.htmlThe Premier League and Barclays have agreed a new three-year title sponsorship deal worth £82.25million to top-flight clubs.]]>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:24:48http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/agent-plays-down-giovinco-hammers-link-185071169.htmlSebastian Giovinco has no intention of leaving Juventus in January, according to his agent.]]>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:24:48http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/relaxed-rafa-ready-for-united-clash-205767213.htmlRafael Benitez has shrugged off the growing pressure on his position at Liverpool and revealed the depths of the soul searching that has dominated his troubled squad. ]]>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:24:48http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/king-set-to-to-stick-with-spurs-418435044.htmlTottenham captain Ledley King appears set to stay at White Hart Lane beyond the end of this season. ]]>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:24:48http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/new-deal-thanks-to-worldwide-appeal-scudamore-389222985.htmlChief executive Richard Scudamore pointed to the Premier League's international following as the reason behind the new £82.25million title sponsorship deal with Barclays.]]>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:24:48http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/bruce-i-had-to-leave-impossible-blues-job-307699884.htmlSteve Bruce has revealed it had become "impossible" to remain as Birmingham manager at the point when he left the club two years ago.]]>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:59:19http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/doyle-ready-for-dunne-test-103453390.htmlWolves striker Kevin Doyle goes head to head with Republic of Ireland team-mate Richard Dunne and is braced for a testing battle.]]>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:16:05http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/liverpool-set-to-step-up-security-38795413.htmlSecurity will be heightened at Anfield on Sunday as fans plan a march to protest against George Gillett and Tom Hicks' ownership of the club.]]>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:24:09http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mears-give-clarets-due-credit-570159667.htmlBurnley defender Tyrone Mears believes the club deserve more credit than they are receiving for the start they have made to life in the Barclays Premier League.]]>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:24:09http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/premier-league-close-in-on-sponsorship-deal-419181814.htmlThe Premier League are expected to agree a new three-year sponsorship deal with Barclays which will be worth £85million to top-flight clubs.]]>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:29:43http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/kraft-still-keen-on-reds-751177158.htmlAmerican businessman Robert Kraft has admitted he is still interested in buying Liverpool.]]>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:56:09http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/villa-form-can-get-me-back-with-england-young-178771142.htmlAshley Young has set his sights on earning an England recall but admits his performances for Aston Villa will dictate if he earns a reprieve from Fabio Capello. ]]>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:56:08http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/liverpool-lack-strength-in-depth-terry-199583336.htmlJohn Terry believes Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez will find it hard to turn their crumbling season around because they lack Chelsea's strength in depth.]]>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:56:08http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/give-black-cats-dogs-abuse-mcleish-741438052.htmlAlex McLeish hailed the achievements of his Birmingham predecessor Steve Bruce - and then urged the fans to give his Sunderland side "absolute dog's abuse" when he returns to St Andrew's on Saturday. ]]>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:56:08http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/anything-can-happen-at-anfield-fergie-774229901.htmlSir Alex Ferguson insists form will play no part in what he deems Manchester United's biggest fixture on Sunday - a clash with Liverpool.]]>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:56:08http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/jimmy-will-fix-it-for-hull-brown-251259571.htmlHull manager Phil Brown believes the returning Jimmy Bullard will breathe new life into his team's season.]]>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:55:29http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/gunners-in-safe-hands-wenger-567756236.htmlArsene Wenger believes whomever he puts in goal at West Ham on Sunday will do Arsenal justice.]]>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:50:30http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/hodgson-keeps-his-options-open-910462926.htmlFulham boss Roy Hodgson has not entirely ruled out a return to international management despite turning down recent approaches from Sweden and Norway.]]>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:42:43http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/storrie-astonished-at-tax-charge-64646412.htmlPortsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie insisted he will clear his name after being charged with tax evasion, claiming he was on his honeymoon at the time the alleged offence took place.]]>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:33:22http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/chelsea-appeal-against-transfer-ban-954684736.htmlChelsea have asked for a suspension of FIFA's transfer ban which could allow them to sign players during the January transfer window. ]]>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:05:11http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/kroenke-stays-silent-at-agm-510050912.htmlStan Kroenke maintained his silence at Arsenal's Annual General Meeting on Thursday, when questions were directly raised as to the intentions of the American billionaire investor. ]]>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:56:59http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/rio-has-high-hopes-for-valencia-131792651.htmlRio Ferdinand believes Antonio Valencia is destined to become a big star at Manchester United.]]>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:59:32http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/stoke-punish-huth-793683668.htmlStoke City have taken their own disciplinary action against Robert Huth as the big defender takes a three-game ban on the chin.]]>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:59:14http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/bruce-backs-zenden-to-shine-791463493.htmlSunderland boss Steve Bruce is confident new signing Bolo Zenden can still make a major impact in the Barclays Premier League.]]>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:27:04http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/robinho-layoff-extended-930153095.htmlManchester City star Robinho faces another fortnight out of action after suffering a setback in his recovery from a stress fracture of his ankle.]]>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:04:00http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/coyle-predicts-entertaining-encounter-527362911.htmlOwen Coyle expects an entertaining encounter when Burnley meet Wigan on Saturday in the Barclays Premier League.]]>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:50:25http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/hart-calls-for-unity-at-pompey-872812039.htmlPortsmouth boss Paul Hart has called on the club to continue weathering the storm after chief executive Peter Storrie was charged with cheating the public revenue. ]]>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:12:13http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/benitez-retains-gillett-support-855362627.htmlLiverpool co-owner George Gillett remains fully behind manager Rafael Benitez, claiming the Spaniard is "absolutely as good as there is in the business".]]>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:53:16http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mcleish-calls-for-vocal-support-327437643.htmlAlex McLeish has urged Birmingham fans to recreate the intimidating atmosphere of past seasons at St Andrews as new owner Carson Yeung prepares for his first home match at the helm.]]>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:13:53http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/villa-squad-my-best-yet-oneill-579200483.htmlMartin O'Neill believes the current Aston Villa squad is the strongest in his three and a half years as manager.]]>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:05:48http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/carson-pens-new-deal-933718079.htmlSunderland keeper Trevor Carson has committed his future to the club by signing a new long-term contract.]]>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:54:40http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/carra-predicts-reds-backlash-352807807.htmlJamie Carragher has warned champions Manchester United that they will be facing a wounded animal at Anfield on Sunday.]]>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:36:04http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/pugh-extends-potters-deal-575285100.htmlStoke midfielder Danny Pugh has penned a one-year contract extension at the Britannia Stadium, the Barclays Premier League club have announced.]]>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:36:04http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/stop-wasting-priceless-experience-clark-534847152.htmlFormer Nottingham Forest and Manchester City boss Frank Clark believes valuable experience is being lost to football because older managers are perceived to be "past it". ]]>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:36:04http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/hreidarsson-close-to-comeback-661174896.htmlPortsmouth defender Hermann Hreidarsson is set to hand boss Paul Hart a huge boost by returning to full training at the end of the week following a foot injury.]]>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:36:04http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/dos-santos-snapped-929864958.htmlGiovani dos Santos is the latest Tottenham player pictured on an evening out - but he is hopeful reports from Mexico will not harm his chances with Harry Redknapp.]]>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:36:04http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/evans-and-hamann-back-benitez-950561002.htmlAn under-fire Rafael Benitez has received the support of a former Liverpool boss and one of the club's heroes of Istanbul in the aftermath of their Champions League nightmare.]]>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:36:04http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/aquilani-makes-liverpool-debut-561682095.htmlItalian midfielder Alberto Aquilani played for 15 minutes on his long-awaited Liverpool debut on Wednesday night.]]>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:36:04http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/storrie-astonished-by-charges-844494218.htmlPortsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie has vowed to clear his name after reportedly being charged with cheating the public revenue over his alleged involvement in Amdy Faye's move to the club from Auxerre in 2003.]]>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:12:53http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/huth-holds-hands-up-63013718.htmlStoke defender Robert Huth has apologised for the incident in Saturday's match against West Ham when he struck Matthew Upson across the face. ]]>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:52:09http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/defender-dunne-dismisses-goal-glut-965715548.htmlDefender Richard Dunne has modestly played down his goalscoring exploits for new club Aston Villa.]]>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:52:09http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/gold-hopes-to-stay-at-blues-990151248.htmlFormer Birmingham chairman David Gold is hoping he still has a role to play at the club.]]>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:52:09http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/pompey-can-survive-hart-87733900.htmlPaul Hart remains convinced Portsmouth have what it takes to climb off the bottom of the Barclays Premier League.]]>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:52:09http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/zola-welcomes-squad-competition-359255437.htmlGianfranco Zola believes competition for a place in the England World Cup squad can only help West Ham climb the Barclays Premier League table.]]>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:52:09http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/richards-to-fight-for-city-place-184027782.htmlDefender Micah Richards is determined to fight for his Manchester City future and has dismissed reports he wants to leave as "absolutely ridiculous". ]]>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:52:09http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/city-learning-to-live-with-pressure-205143570.htmlMidfielder Vincent Kompany believes Manchester City have to prove they can live with the pressure of expectation before they can begin to succeed in the Barclays Premier League. ]]>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:52:09http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/hodgson-reveals-job-offers-128209089.htmlFulham manager Roy Hodgson revealed he has turned down offers to become the coach of Sweden and Norway.]]>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:52:09http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/six-managers-excelling-over-60-688451262.htmlArsene Wenger is just about to enter his seventh decade, and there is no shortage of recent precedent for bosses holding down top jobs in their later years.]]>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:52:09http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/faith-in-wenger-pays-off-for-arsenal-721938636.htmlIt is hard to imagine just where Arsenal would be now had the club not continued to have complete trust in Arsene Wenger.]]>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:51:32http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/fergie-unimpressed-by-wiley-question-923976997.htmlSir Alex Ferguson refused to answer a question on the Alan Wiley situation at a press conference ahead of Wednesday night's Champions League Group B tie against CSKA Moscow. ]]>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:44:51http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/bullard-can-make-us-tick-brown-373642097.htmlHull boss Phil Brown hopes Jimmy Bullard will take centre stage after he made his long-awaited return in Monday night's 2-0 defeat by Fulham. ]]>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:07:08http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/cattermole-out-for-three-months-84563490.htmlSunderland boss Steve Bruce has revealed key midfielder Lee Cattermole will be out of action for at least 12 weeks.]]>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:01:30http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/aquilani-set-for-reserves-run-701679754.htmlLiverpool are considering giving £20million summer signing Alberto Aquilani a reserve team run-out on Wednesday.]]>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:30:10http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/jonny-looking-to-the-evans-503718124.htmlJonny Evans is desperate to break his Manchester United goalscoring duck against CSKA Moscow on Wednesday.]]>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:39:12http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/trembling-tips-eriksson-to-stay-128839513.htmlNotts County executive chairman Peter Trembling believes Sven-Goran Eriksson will continue as director of football rather than become manager of Sweden.]]>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:39:12http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/walcott-blow-for-gunners-141689408.htmlArsenal will be without Theo Walcott for up to a month because of a medial knee ligament injury.]]>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:59:28http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/blake-small-clarets-get-raw-deal-161999296.htmlRobbie Blake believes Burnley are getting a raw deal from referees because they are "a small club". ]]>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:33:18http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/huth-charged-by-fa-619342378.htmlStoke defender Robert Huth has been charged with violent conduct by the Football Association over an incident involving West Ham defender Matthew Upson on Saturday.]]>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:33:18http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/zamora-we-deserved-to-win-607018295.htmlBobby Zamora believes Fulham thoroughly deserved their 2-0 win over Hull in the Barclays Premier League.]]>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:21:31http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/fergie-charged-over-referee-comments-720919720.htmlSir Alex Ferguson has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association for his remarks about referee Alan Wiley's fitness.]]>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:32:39http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/allardyce-primed-for-di-santo-exit-485136394.htmlBlackburn manager Sam Allardyce is resigned to returning Franco di Santo to Chelsea in January when his loan move ends.]]>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:03:40http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/new-deal-for-kompany-865377079.htmlVincent Kompany has signed a new five-year contract with Manchester City.]]>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:03:40http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/hughes-excited-by-keen-competition-213614856.htmlMark Hughes expects the battle for Premier League honours to be more keenly contested than ever this season. ]]>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:36:33http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/zamora-leads-fulham-charge-246200182.htmlBobby Zamora inspired Fulham to a triumphant 130th anniversary match with a 2-0 victory over Hull as Jimmy Bullard endured a torrid return to Craven Cottage. ]]>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:30:42http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/black-cats-wait-on-cattermole-374359020.htmlSunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole will see a specialist later this week amid fears he could be sidelined for months.]]>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:06:17http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/sorensen-set-for-new-stoke-deal-319441039.htmlStoke goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen has agreed terms for a new contract at the Britannia Stadium. ]]>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:02:16http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/bruce-waits-on-cattermole-news-5220098.htmlSunderland boss Steve Bruce was on Monday keeping his fingers crossed amid fears that midfielder Lee Cattermole could be sidelined for months.]]>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:55:13http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/bent-having-a-ball-537499214.htmlDarren Bent does not care how long the ball ends up in the back of the net as long as it keeps doing just that.]]>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:21:09http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/zola-backs-hammers-to-hit-back-558195258.htmlWest Ham manager Gianfranco Zola has seen signs his side are turning the corner despite the club's worst start to a Premier League season.]]>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:21:09http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/megson-hails-improvement-578891302.htmlGary Megson believes Saturday's battling defeat at Manchester United offered further proof his Bolton side are moving in the right direction.]]>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:21:08http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/bullard-in-contention-for-poignant-return-604376550.htmlJimmy Bullard will hope to get his Hull career under way at the second attempt on Monday night - nine months after an abortive first effort. ]]>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:39:58http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/hodgson-hopes-fans-cheer-bullard-625072594.htmlRoy Hodgson admits Jimmy Bullard may get a frosty reception if he makes his long-awaited comeback from injury at Craven Cottage on Monday. ]]>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:19:23http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/doyle-delights-mccarthy-137302099.htmlWolves boss Mick McCarthy reckons Irish striker Kevin Doyle is worth every penny the Barclays Premier League new boys paid for him.]]>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:55:14http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/future-can-wait-for-van-der-sar-116606055.htmlEdwin van der Sar is determined to put all talk of his future to one side as he puts himself to the forefront of Manchester United's quest for honours.]]>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:11:35http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/winter-stunned-by-beach-ball-strike-635646925.htmlFormer Premier League referee Jeff Winter branded the decision to allow Sunderland's winner against Liverpool on Saturday as "absolutely amazing".]]>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:44:51http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/melchiot-petrov-goal-was-a-sucker-punch-132100829.htmlMario Melchiot admitted Wigan were left reeling by Martin Petrov's second-half equaliser that secured Manchester City a 1-1 draw.]]>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:15:11http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/dunns-derbyday-delight-371852579.htmlDavid Dunn was delighted to help Blackburn claim Lancashire bragging rights with Sunday's 3-2 victory over Burnley.]]>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:15:11http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/defoe-apologises-for-pompey-red-155723309.htmlTottenham striker Jermain Defoe apologised for his red card against Portsmouth after getting a dressing down from Harry Redknapp in front of his team-mates in the changing room. ]]>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:45:21http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/downing-nearing-comeback-179174813.htmlStewart Downing has set his sights on finally making his Aston Villa debut before Christmas. ]]>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:44:51http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/law-clear-on-ball-interference-819963256.htmlReferee Mike Jones appeared to make an error by allowing Darren Bent's goal for Sunderland against Liverpool to stand.]]>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:29:42http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/defoe-stamp-leaves-redknapp-raging-516803170.htmlHarry Redknapp's belief that Tottenham can qualify for the Champions League was strengthened against Portsmouth but his perfect return to Fratton Park was marred by Jermain Defoe's dismissal.]]>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:04:42http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/consortium-linked-to-west-ham-bid-869313338.htmlA multinational consortium is lining up a £100million bid to buy West Ham, according to a report in Sunday's News of the World.]]>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:46:44http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mccarthy-angered-by-maierhofer-red-818584130.htmlWolves boss Mick McCarthy was critical of the decision that saw substitute Stefan Maierhofer sent off in injury time as Everton grabbed a fortunate 1-1 draw at Goodison Park. ]]>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:26:57http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/close-shave-for-united-488905791.htmlSir Alex Ferguson admitted Manchester United got themselves into a panic before scrambling past Bolton to go top of the Barclays Premier League.]]>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:26:57http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ancelotti-bemoans-set-pieces-36798713.htmlChelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti admits his team have work to do on set plays after they twice conceded from corners to go down 2-1 at Aston Villa. ]]>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:26:57http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/coyle-calls-for-fair-passion-823743065.htmlOwen Coyle has asked Burnley fans to make sure their excitement does not get out of hand in Sunday's east Lancashire derby with Blackburn.]]>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:26:57http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/fergie-issues-financial-warning-285882714.htmlSir Alex Ferguson believes a "major club" could collapse unless wealthy owners start to act more responsibly.]]>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:26:56http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/redknapp-hits-out-at-scandalous-allegations-112947460.htmlTottenham manager Harry Redknapp insists the two years of tax allegations surrounding him are "smoke without a fire".]]>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:26:56http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/walcott-injury-mars-gunners-win-533877786.htmlArsenal manager Arsene Wenger lamented a knee injury to Theo Walcott which overshadowed the 3-1 Barclays Premier League win against Birmingham.]]>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:26:56http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/pulis-to-look-at-huth-incident-69252027.htmlStoke manager Tony Pulis has pledged to deal with Robert Huth after he appeared to hit West Ham defender Matthew Upson in the face during the 2-1 victory at the Britannia Stadium. ]]>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:26:56http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/redknapp-savours-warm-reception-731143044.htmlTottenham boss Harry Redknapp described his reception at Portsmouth as "fantastic" after emerging triumphant on his return to Fratton Park. ]]>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:26:56http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/bruce-shrugs-off-rafa-clash-290805235.htmlSunderland boss Steve Bruce described his touchline clash with Rafael Benitez as "handbags" after Darren Bent's controversial goal delivered a fresh blow to Liverpool's title hopes.]]>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:26:18http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/hughes-to-wait-on-bellamy-161852048.htmlManchester City manager Mark Hughes will give Craig Bellamy as much time as he needs to prove his fitness ahead of the Barclays Premier League match against Wigan.]]>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:06:19http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/allardyce-wants-derby-points-wrapped-up-207750653.htmlBlackburn boss Sam Allardyce is looking for an early birthday present in Sunday's Lancashire derby against Burnley.]]>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:02:39http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/arshavin-calls-on-gunners-to-believe-940387626.htmlAndrey Arshavin believes Arsenal need to gain confidence and improve their character if they are to compete with the best.]]>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:02:39http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/no-swede-dreams-for-hodgson-204370514.htmlRoy Hodgson admits he is no closer to signing a new contract at Fulham but insists he will not be leaving Craven Cottage to become Sweden's national coach.]]>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:02:39http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/terry-can-play-until-hes-40-ancelotti-703772533.htmlCarlo Ancelotti has compared John Terry to Paolo Maldini and backed Chelsea's skipper to continue playing until he is 40.]]>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:51:58http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ferguson-backs-rio-to-regain-best-form-252831196.htmlSir Alex Ferguson has admitted Rio Ferdinand is going through the most difficult patch of his Manchester United career. ]]>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 09:55:41http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/zenden-cleared-to-face-reds-131629080.htmlNew Sunderland midfielder Boudewijn Zenden has been cleared to play in Saturday's Barclays Premier League clash against his former club Liverpool.]]>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 09:55:41http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/redknapp-no-case-to-answer-989643845.htmlHarry Redknapp has a message for any Portsmouth fans who blame him for the financial meltdown at the club: "It's not my fault."]]>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 09:36:52http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/oneill-heskey-has-place-at-villa-28038976.htmlMartin O'Neill insists striker Emile Heskey is a key part of his plans at Aston Villa despite his lack of first-team starts this season. ]]>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 09:09:38http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ferguson-gives-owen-a-chance-273527240.htmlSir Alex Ferguson insists Michael Owen should not abandon all hope of featuring in his fourth World Cup finals next summer. ]]>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 08:59:46http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/anderson-happy-in-united-family-82436312.htmlBrazilian midfielder Anderson insists he is happy with life at Manchester United. ]]>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 08:34:41http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/gerrard-and-torres-out-for-reds-236402092.htmlSteven Gerrard and Fernando Torres are both ruled out of Liverpool's trip to Sunderland on Saturday with injuries picked up on international duty. ]]>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 08:34:41http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/zola-expresses-confidence-in-green-203897533.htmlWest Ham manager Gianfranco Zola is confident goalkeeper Robert Green will not be unduly affected by his England sending-off when his struggling side take on Stoke in the Barclays Premier League.]]>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 08:17:52http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/no-swede-dreams-for-hodgson-452190840.htmlRoy Hodgson has not been approached about becoming Sweden's new national coach and insists he is fully committed to Fulham.]]>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 07:51:06http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/wengers-view-on-referee-row-347741066.htmlArsenal boss Arsene Wenger feels referees should "keep their distance" from both players and managers. ]]>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:57:25http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/bullard-poised-for-tigers-return-223142416.htmlHull's record signing Jimmy Bullard is poised to make his long-awaited return against former club Fulham on Monday.]]>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:52:39http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/hargreaves-back-in-three-weeks-fergie-204425216.htmlSir Alex Ferguson expects Owen Hargreaves to be making his first-team return in three weeks.]]>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:41:09http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/robinho-here-to-stay-hughes-225121260.htmlManchester City manager Mark Hughes is adamant Robinho has a long-term future at Eastlands. ]]>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:41:08http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/hughes-not-keen-to-splash-cash-186471255.htmlManchester City manager Mark Hughes is of a mind to make only minimal adjustments to his squad in the January transfer window.]]>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:15:44http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/wenger-confirms-campbell-training-with-gunners-885033433.htmlArsene Wenger has confirmed Sol Campbell is training with Arsenal but maintained the Gunners would not be making a move for their former captain.]]>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:23:54http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ancelotti-eyes-new-deal-for-cole-589533315.htmlChelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti hopes Joe Cole will become the latest player to pledge his future to Stamford Bridge.]]>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:17:43http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/boudewijn-zenden-factfile-955694882.html1976: Born August 15 in Maastricht, Holland.]]>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:03:14http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mcleish-will-not-waste-yeung-cash-755047449.htmlAlex McLeish insisted Birmingham will not be held to ransom when signing players after new owner Carson Yeung vowed to make up to £40 million during the January transfer window. ]]>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:10:58http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/gunners-hope-no-more-accidents-will-happen-942629806.htmlArsene Wenger insists Arsenal's two defeats in the Barclays Premier League have been "accidents".]]>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:10:58http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/rooney-to-miss-bolton-game-374647180.htmlSir Alex Ferguson has ruled Wayne Rooney out of Manchester United's Barclays Premier League encounter with Bolton at Old Trafford on Saturday.]]>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:48:01http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/megson-not-many-could-afford-cahill-647718744.htmlBolton manager admits interest in defender Gary Cahill is reaching fever pitch but has cast doubt on whether any of the player's suitors would be able to afford him.]]>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:38:23http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/sunderland-sign-zenden-893714200.htmlFormer Chelsea and Liverpool midfielder Boudewijn Zenden has joined Sunderland until the end of the season after impressing while training on Wearside.]]>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:08:07http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/blues-to-lodge-intention-to-appeal-58133439.htmlChelsea will lodge their intention to appeal against FIFA's transfer ban with the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Friday. ]]>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:27:07http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/reds-to-check-on-kyrgiakos-975091464.htmlLiverpool will assess their Greece defender Sotirios Kyrgiakos on his return to the club, amid fears he may have suffered a serious knee injury while on international duty.]]>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:09:15http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/stoke-fight-to-keep-shawcross-861465374.htmlStoke chairman Peter Coates insists they will do everything to keep Ryan Shawcross but has warned the defender not to get distracted by media speculation. ]]>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:17:23http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/fellaini-free-to-play-wolves-272353982.htmlMarouane Fellaini will be available to play for Everton against Wolves this weekend despite the Belgian football association's appeal to FIFA, the Merseyside club have been assured.]]>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:17:23http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/robinho-id-like-to-play-for-barca-977882148.htmlManchester City forward Robinho has heard nothing official regarding Barcelona's latest reported interest in him but would relish the chance to play for the European champions.]]>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:45:10http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/kroenke-buys-more-gunners-shares-928167755.htmlAmerican billionaire Stan Kroenke has increased his share in Arsenal to 28.9%.]]>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:19:57http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/yeung-to-splash-the-cash-689416712.htmlNew Birmingham owner Carson Yeung has pledged to spend up to £40million on new players during the January transfer window.]]>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:21:59http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/heskey-to-battle-on-at-villa-315991131.htmlEngland striker Emile Heskey is happy to fight for his place at Aston Villa.]]>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:14:08http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/redknapp-not-worried-over-pompey-return-953192628.htmlTottenham boss Harry Redknapp claims only "idiots" will make him feel unwelcome at Portsmouth this weekend.]]>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:06:14http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/gillett-impressed-by-saudi-visit-78669287.htmlLiverpool co-owner George Gillett claims to have been "pleasantly surprised" on a visit to Saudi Arabia to discuss new club academies.]]>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:31:30http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/mcleish-role-wont-change-677149043.htmlBirmingham manager Alex McLeish will have the final decision on team selection and transfer targets during the Carson Yeung era. ]]>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:31:30http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/davies-nearing-return-521824421.htmlFulham midfielder Simon Davies hopes to be back in first-team action by the end of the month.]]>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:56:00http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/ferguson-writes-to-injured-defour-390970839.htmlManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has stepped up his interest in Steven Defour, sending the injured Standard Liege captain a letter reassuring him that he continues to monitor his progress.]]>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:29:06http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/jagielka-progressing-well-993406065.htmlPhil Jagielka has moved a significant step closer to a first-team comeback after being out for six months following a cruciate knee injury.]]>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:03:52http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/sidwell-now-settled-at-villa-167894761.htmlSteve Sidwell believes he is reaping the benefits of his first extended spell of first team football since moving to Aston Villa 15 months ago. ]]>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:03:52http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/terrys-all-gold-for-johnson-153234679.html Birmingham central defender Roger Johnson has set his sights on emulating the achievements of his footballing hero John Terry.]]>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:03:52http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/henderson-signs-sunderland-deal-525539823.htmlTeenage midfielder Jordan Henderson has signed a new deal which will keep him at Sunderland until 2013. ]]>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:03:52http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/megson-defends-fergie-387775686.htmlBolton manager Gary Megson believes Sir Alex Ferguson has been "hung out to dry" over his controversial attack on referee Alan Wiley. ]]>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:03:52http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/oneill-not-drawn-over-heskey-934085883.htmlMartin O'Neill admits he will "sit down and have a think" about Emile Heskey's claims he may have to quit Aston Villa to keep his World Cup hopes alive before making any public comment. ]]>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:03:52http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/giggs-player-wages-justified-845365874.htmlRyan Giggs believes the majority of top-flight players deserve their massive wages.]]>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:03:52http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/lots-more-to-come-for-oshea-656775490.htmlJohn O'Shea is determined to look forward rather than back after celebrating 10 years in the Manchester United first team. ]]>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:03:52http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/aquilani-debut-in-offing-636079446.htmlAlberto Aquilani may make his Liverpool debut before the end of this month.]]>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:03:52http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/hammers-huge-debts-temper-sullivans-interest-4110654.htmlDavid Sullivan would love to be "involved" with West Ham but is concerned by the Barclays Premier League strugglers' financial position, following his preliminary discussions with the club.]]>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:03:21http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/gold-has-warning-for-yeung-524582385.htmlOutgoing Birmingham chairman David Gold has warned new owner Carson Yeung that reducing ticket prices could result in relegation.]]>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:20:19http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/alex-signs-new-chelsea-deal-908686927.htmlChelsea defender Alex has set his sights on realising his World Cup dreams after becoming the second player in as many days to commit his long-term future to Chelsea. ]]>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:16:53http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/benitez-warned-after-ref-gesture-80219131.htmlLiverpool manager Rafael Benitez has been warned for an "offensive" gesture towards referee Phil Dowd, but Liverpool claim disciplinary chiefs "expressed surprise" that another manager was not charged by the Football Association for exactly the same offence.]]>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:16:53http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/hughes-satisfied-with-city-start-836755255.htmlManchester City manager Mark Hughes believes his expensively-assembled team have passed their first test with a good start to the Barclays Premier League season. ]]>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:30:05http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/everton-expect-fellaini-availability-198713898.htmlEverton expect to have Marouane Fellaini available for selection this weekend despite suggestions Belgian authorities might try to prevent him playing.]]>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:38:35http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/shevchenko-i-turned-down-united-and-barca-387235471.htmlUkraine striker Andriy Shevchenko claims he turned down the chance to join both Barcelona and Manchester United 11 years ago in favour of a move to AC Milan.]]>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:59:10http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/premierleague/generalnews/barry-braced-for-backlash-873870930.htmlEngland midfielder Gareth Barry insists Manchester City players are prepared for the backlash from supporters after mounting their Barclays Premier League challenge.]]>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:02:44