Adam Lallana wants Liverpool to spoil Chelsea's title celebrations and dent Manchester United's Champions League aspirations this weekend. United's shock defeat to West Brom on Saturday left them just four points ahead of fifth-placed Liverpool in the Barclays Premier League. Although there are just three matches of the season left, Lallana is convinced Liverpool can […]

Police have searched Mike Ashley's Sports Direct headquarters in Derbyshire as part of their ongoing investigation relating to Rangers. The Newcastle United owner has close to a nine per cent stake in the Ibrox club, and Sports Direct has control of their retail operations. "We can confirm that officers carried out a search of a […]

Phil Neville fears David de Gea will leave Manchester United this summer. European champions Real Madrid have been monitoring De Gea's contract negotiations with United and are ready to pounce if the Spaniard does not sign an extension to his current deal, which expires at the end of next season. A fortnight ago manager Louis […]

Jose Mourinho has dismissed critics of his Chelsea team after they secured the Barclays Premier League title. The self-proclaimed Special One led Chelsea to his third Premier League title with Sunday's 1-0 defeat of Crystal Palace. But even as they were lifting the trophy, Chelsea were still being branded 'boring' not only by opposing fans […]

Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote claims he still harbors hopes of one day buying Arsenal. The Nigerian has an estimated fortune of $15 billion (£10.4billion) and is reported to have wanted to buy into the Gunners when former director Lady Nina Bracewell-Smith was selling her shares in 2010. Arsenal's current majority shareholder is American tycoon […]

Santi Cazorla believes Arsenal's current form shows they have to be considered contenders for the Barclays Premier League title next season. A 3-1 win at Hull on Monday night saw Arsenal back in the wins column after last week's goalless draw with newly-crowned champions Chelsea halted a run of six straight in the league. Their […]

"I've been at the club for 10 years, the situation is now new to me. I have no reason to panic, pack up and leave" – Petr Cech on September 1 after beginning the season on the substitutes' bench. "Now everybody knows Chelsea did the right thing waiting for him" – Jose Mourinho on September […]

John Carver has survived a crunch meeting with Newcastle managing director Lee Charnley and is set to remain in charge at St James's Park until the end of the season. Speculation had been rife that Carver could be dispensed with even at this late stage of the campaign in the wake of the Magpies' abject […]

Chelsea have used 22 players in winning the Premier League title this season. Here, Press Association Sport rates them. Petr Cech (goalkeeper) Appearances: Five starts (one as substitute) Cleansheets: Five Displaced as number one, but did not complain and performed flawlessly when called upon – 7/10. Branislav Ivanovic (right-back) Appearances: 35 Goals: Four Indefatigable. A […]

Louis van Gaal has relieved Robin van Persie of penalty-taking duties for Manchester United following his miss in the 1-0 defeat to West Brom. The Baggies recorded successive victories at Old Trafford for the first time since 1959 after Chris Brunt's 63rd minute free-kick deflected off Jonas Olsson and flew past David de Gea. Van […]

Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart reflected on a "satisfying" performance as a 1-0 victory over Tottenham all but assured them of Champions League football next season. On a day which saw Manuel Pellegrini's men deposed as Barclays Premier League champions by Chelsea, Sergio Aguero's goal was enough to steer City to three points and second […]

Jose Mourinho immediately set his sights on a fourth Barclays Premier League title after guiding Chelsea to their first championship in five years on Sunday. The Blues secured a first league title since 2009/10 with a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge. Mourinho's side needed three points to claim the trophy with three […]

Garry Monk feels Swansea are in the race for Europe after beating Stoke 2-0 at the Liberty Stadium. Late goals from Jefferson Montero and Ki Sung-yueng almost guaranteed that Swansea will end the season in the top eight – their highest-ever finish in the Barclays Premier League. But Swansea are now only four points adrift […]

Burnley manager Sean Dyche admits a miraculous recovery is required for his side to retain their Premier League status following the 1-0 loss at West Ham. The Clarets are eight points adrift of safety with three games remaining after Michael Duff's controversial sending off and Mark Noble's resulting penalty earned the Hammers victory at Upton […]

Dick Advocaat is confident Sunderland can keep themselves up after seeing them rekindle their Barclays Premier League survival bid with victory over Southampton. The delighted Dutchman looked on as Jordi Gomez converted two penalties to secure a 2-1 win at the Stadium of Light and three points which proved vital on an afternoon when Leicester […]