Arsenal board to break bank for Real Madrid's Owen?

The People says the Gunners board have decided it is time to dispel the widely-accepted notion that they cannot compete with the big-hitters in the transfer market. And as unrest grows behind the Highbury scenes, Wenger will be urged to flex his muscles at the end of the season.

Keane accused of "assaulting" teenager

Manchester United captain Roy Keane grabbed a frightened teenager around the neck while shouting in his face after the youngster insulted him, a court heard today.

Mourinho Denies Provoking Fans

Jose Mourinho has claimed that he was gesturing to the English press and not to Liverpool's supporters when he put his finger to his lips after Chelsea's equaliser in today's 3-2 Carling Cup victory over the Reds.

Gerrard down after OG

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard admits that Sunday's Carling Cup Final defeat to Chelsea was a bitter pill to swallow.

Robben may face Barca, says Doc

The doctor treating Arjen Robben hopes the Chelsea winger will be fit to face Barcelona in the Champions League at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea manager says he was ejected by police

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho celebrated his first trophy in English soccer on Sunday despite being "sent off" by a policeman. Read also, Rafa: We were unlucky

Liverpool 2-3 Chelsea: FT Report

Jose Mourinho endured a controversial afternoon as he clinched his first piece of silverware with Chelsea after a 3-2 extra-time victory over Liverpool at the Millennium Stadium.

English Leading Goalscorers

Newcastle agree £7M fee for Portsmouth's Yakubu

The Independent says Pompey have accepted Newcastle's £7 million offer for the young forward, with half the fee due to go to former club Maccabi Haifa.

Real Madrid's Owen backs Liverpool to lift Cup

Real Madrid striker Michael Owen is backing old team Liverpool to beat Chelsea in today's Carling Cup final.

Tottenham coach Jol plays down Ajax interest

Ferguson: Rooney has saved Man Utd season

Manchester United's title bid was rescued by Wayne Rooney's late winner against Portsmouth last night.

Premiership Round-Up

Manchester United closed the gap on leaders Chelsea, while Everton remain on course for a UEFA Champions League berth after beating Aston Villa as Crystal Palace put daylight between themselves and the relegation zone. Read also Rooney saves Manchester United in 2-1 victory; Arsenal sputters to draw

Blatter backs fans over Glazer bid

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has backed Manchester United fans in their bitter opposition to a takeover by American tycoon Malcolm Glazer - but insisted he is powerless to intervene.

Blatter backs fans over Glazer bid

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has backed Manchester United fans in their bitter opposition to a takeover by American tycoon Malcolm Glazer - but insisted he is powerless to intervene.

Barcelona keep tabs on Man Utd's Giggs talks

The Sun says Barcelona are monitoring Giggs' contract talks with United and are ready to pounce if a deal cannot be agreed before the summer market opens.

Mourinho: No pressure

Jose Mourinho is rankled at suggestions that any honeymoon period at Chelsea may be over.

Lamps out to post first trophy

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard hopes a victory over Liverpool in Sunday's League Cup final in Cardiff will mark the beginning of an era of sustained success for the London club. "It's very important to win trophies. I hope this will be the first of many," said Lampard.

Hamann: Chelsea are under pressure

Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann believes the pressure is on Chelsea to live up to their billing as red-hot favourites in Sunday's Carling Cup final.

Benitez craves cup winning mentality

Rafael Benitez is depending on the winning mentality of Steven Gerrard and Fernando Morientes to upset the odds and help Liverpool to their first trophy under his management.

Fergie: We've a big opportunity

After spending the last three months desperately searching for a glimmer of hope in the Premiership title race, Ferguson has finally spotted the opening he craves.

Gerrard in positive mood again

Steven Gerrard was on his very best positive behavior as he prepared for Liverpool's bid to win the league cup for the third time in four seasons in Cardiff.

England preview

Chelsea will be looking to end a miserable week on a high when they take on Liverpool in the Carling Cup final.

Mourinho ends silence with fighting talk

'They (Manchester United and Arsenal) can't speak to us about blips because they're not in a better position than us,' Mourinho said.

Benitez issues warning to Gerrard

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has ordered captain Steven Gerrard not to play down their Champions League ambitions and be more positive.

Man Utd boss turns to £12M Spurs keeper Robinson

The Daily Express says Ferguson has decided after Roy Carroll's gaffe this week that a new No1 is a priority for the summer market and is focusing his attention on Robinson.

Cole: We are united

Ashley Cole has insisted that the Arsenal players are united behind Arsene Wenger and are not planning to go their separate ways.

Referees ready to trial goal 'bleeper'

The Football Association will volunteer to be the guinea pigs for new goal-line technology when the game's rule-makers meet this weekend.

Rooney: Title not won yet

Man United have diverted the gaze away from theie Champions League failure and back to Chelsea, with Wayne Rooney warning the Premiership leaders: "You haven't won it yet".

Now Wenger loses Edu too

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has lost Edu to injury - adding to the unavailability through suspension of Dennis Bergkamp and Jose Antonio Reyes.

Gerrard aims to add to Chelsea misery

A few months ago, Steven Gerrard was considering a move to Chelsea. Now, he hopes to complete a miserable week for Chelsea by leading Liverpool to a record eighth League Cup title.

Carling Cup Final Preview: Chelsea-Liverpool

Two of England's Premier clubs meet at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium in Sunday's Carling Cup Final. Jose Mourinho will lead his Chelsea Millionaires into battle against England's most successful club Liverpool in the first on England's show piece finals.

Arsenal to cash in on Reyes to solve defensive woes

The Mirror says Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger may cash in on Jose Reyes' homesickness to fund a bid to reshape his creaking defence in the summer.

Ruud needs games

Ruud van Nistelrooy claims he needs games now to fine tune his eye for goal.

Ferguson won't blame Carroll

Sir Alex Ferguson refused to make goalkeeper Roy Carroll the scapegoat for defeat by AC Milan and insisted Manchester United have already proved what a threat they can be in Italy.

Reyes gets three-game ban

Arsenal striker Jose Antonio Reyes has been banned for three matches for violent conduct in the FA Cup fifth-round tie against Sheffield United on Saturday.

Arsenal woes mount as Bergkamp loses appeal and Reyes faces 'trial'

Accepting their miserable defeat by Bayern Munich in the European Cup as a just result was tough enough; that Dennis Bergkamp had lost his appeal against a sending-off and will have to serve a three-match suspension added to the sense of gloom.

Souness confirms Owen interest

Newcastle United boss Graeme Souness has confirmed that he will bid for Michael Owen, should he decide to leave Real Madrid in the summer.

Manchester United fans protest Glazer

Thousands of Manchester United fans staged an anti-Malcolm Glazer demonstration before Wednesday's Champions League loss to AC Milan, angry the owner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is trying to take over the 15-time English league champion.

Tevez Bound For Chelsea?

Corinthians Vice President Antonio Roque Citadini has publicly announced that Corinthians new signing Carlos Tevez is already a Chelsea player, with the transfer to the Stamford Bridge club only a matter of time.

Riise tells Gerrard: You can win it all at Liverpool

Liverpool wing-back John Arne Riise has told captain Steven Gerrard that he can fulfill all his ambitions in the game at Anfield.

Agent claims Arsene interest

Arsenal are reportedly considering tabling an offer for Rosenborg's Daniel Braathen.

West Brom, Southampton face relegation after 0-0 draw

West Bromwich Albion and Southampton played to a goalless draw on Tuesday, leaving both clubs closer to relegation from the Premier League.

Wenger slams negative critics

An angry Arsene Wenger has rounded on Arsenal's critics in the press, accusing them of negative bias against the Gunners.

Cudicini appeal withdrawn

Chelsea keeper Carlo Cudicini will miss this Sunday's Carling Cup final after the club withdrew their appeal against his sending off against Newcastle.

Chelsea ready to offer Inter Milan's Davids £3.5M-a-year

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is ready to accept a straight swap offer from Inter Milan of Edgar Davids for Argentine ace Juan Sebastian Veron.

United Revolt

Manchester United supporters will approach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to manage a breakaway club if Malcolm Glazer's £800m bid to takeover at Old Trafford is successful.

Benitez: My biggest week

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez admits he is facing his biggest week since arriving at Anfield in the summer and he expects his players to make it the best week.

Reyes charged with violent conduct

Arsenal were tonight facing a potential double suspension blow after Jose Antonio Reyes was charged with violent conduct following his side's FA Cup draw against Sheffield United.

Wenger: we must win Champions League

Arsenal, unbeaten in six European ties this season, restart their Champions League campaign on Tuesday with a tricky away match at Bayern Munich, and manager Arsene Wenger has told Eurosport that winning the Holy European Grail is "the minimum required by everyone" at Arsenal.

Chelsea confirm Bridge's season is over

Frank Lampard believes Chelsea have enough strength in depth to cope with Wayne Bridge's enforced absence. Bridge will not play again this season after undergoing an operation to repair a double fracture of his left ankle.

Jose: Winning the quad not impossible

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho insisted the quadruple in England is possible after seeing his side's hopes of achieving it this season ended at Newcastle.

Kaka confirms Chelsea interest

Brazilian playmaker Kaka has admitted that he came close to joining Chelsea before Milan.

Ballack expected to miss Arsenal tie

Germany captain Michael Ballack is expected to miss Bayern Munich's Champions League clash with Arsenal on Tuesday because of a thigh muscle strain.

Mourinho dismisses talk of Ronaldinho swoop

Jose Mourinho has denied that Chelsea will make a renewed bid for World Player of the Year Ronaldinho.

FA Cup quarter final draw

The quarter final of the FA Cup has thrown up the possibility of some intriguing ties, with Newcastle hosting either Spurs or Nottingham Forest, while Brentford could face Manchester United if they see off Southampton.

Bridge Out For The Season?

Chelsea full-back Wayne Bridge may be out for the rest of the season after damaging an ankle in the defeat to Newcastle yesterday.

Agent reveals Corinthians bid for Man Utd's Kleberson

The agent of Manchester United midfielder Kleberson has revealed Corinthians have failed in a bid for the Brazil international.

Kluivert unsure about future

Patrick Kluivert will decide his Newcastle United future in the summer, after conceding he has struggled to adapt to the demands of The Premiership.

Jose still proud of his charges

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho insisted he was still proud of his team's performance despite seeing them lose their FA Cup tie against Newcastle 1-0.

Chelsea ousted from FA Cup by Newcastle

Chelsea's quest to win four major titles ended Sunday when Newcastle ousted the Blues from the FA Cup with a 1-0 victory at St. James' Park.

Everton to ban fan for life

Everton have vowed to ban for life the fan who threw the missile that felled Manchester United goalkeeper Roy Carroll during the holders' 2-0 win at Goodison Park.

Carroll hit by missile from crowd

Manchester United keeper Roy Carroll was hit on the head by an object (a coin?) thrown from the crowd during the FA Cup clash with Everton at Goodison Park tonight.

Wenger to appeal red card

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed the club will appeal against Dennis Bergkamp's sending off against Sheffield United.

Sheva out of United clash

Andrei Shevchenko has been ruled out of Milan's crucial UEFA Champions League clash with Manchester United next Wednesday.

Ancelotti: Rooney can be great

Milan boss Carlo Ancelotti has insisted that Manchester United's Wayne Rooney can become a world great - ahead of the two sides' clash in the UEFA Champions League.

Mourinho Fury At Fixture Schedule

Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho has hit out at the Football Association for their failure to protect the clubs competing in Europe by rearranging fixtures.

Reyes facing lengthy ban

Arsenal's Jose Antonio Reyes could be hit with a three-match ban from the FA if they launch a video investigation into allegations that the player was guilty of slapping Sheffield United's Andy Liddell in a stormy fifth round FA Cup tie at Highbury.

Man Utd stroll to Everton Cup win

Wayne Rooney made a winning return to Everton as Manchester United cruised into the FA Cup quarter-finals.

FA Cup Wrap: Great Day For The Underdogs

We are not supermen: Chelsea boss Mourinho

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho said his players were not supermen and he had little choice but to rest some of them at Newcastle ahead of a busy weak.

Blades out to silence Henry-less Gunners

Arsenal will bid to make the FA Cup sixth round without Thierry Henry against Sheffield United on Saturday. The France striker has an Achilles injury, but the Gunners should still have too much firepower for the Championship promotion hopefuls.

Mourinho Not Giving Up On Joaquin

Jose Mourinho has revealed that Chelsea could attempt to sign Betis star Joaquin again in the summer.

Champions League Countdown: English Clubs’ Chances

The English Premiership is enjoying its best ever season in the Champions League, with a record four teams making it through to the last sixteen of the competition.

Wenger defends Gunners

Arsene Wenger has defended his right to select non-British players after fielding a squad completely made up of foreigners in Monday's win over Crystal Palace.