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Referee Kevin Friend faced a barrage of criticism after a controversial display in Liverpool's 2-0 win over Southampton in the Premier League. The Leicester-based 43-year-old turned down two early appeals from Southampton for penalties, either side of Philippe Coutinho's spectacular goal, after Filip Djuricic went down under Liverpool challenges. He also refused Liverpool a spot-kick […]

QPR captain Joey Barton added a red card and another moment of madness to his tainted CV as birthday boy Dame N'Doye delivered a dramatic 2-1 win for Hull. Barton was dismissed for the ninth time in his career when he aimed a low blow at Tom Huddlestone as players clashed following a foul by […]

Jose Mourinho launched a thinly-veiled attack on referee Martin Atkinson after Chelsea's 1-1 Barclays Premier League draw with Burnley at Stamford Bridge. The turning point of the match unfolded in the 70th minute when Nemanja Matic was sent off for pushing Ashley Barnes to the ground in response to a nasty one-footed lunge from the […]

Swansea completed their first-ever league double over Manchester United to dent the Red Devils' hopes of finishing in the Champions League places. The Welsh club had won 2-1 at Old Trafford on the opening day of the season but a repeat looked unlikely when Ander Herrera fired United into a 28th-minute lead. But Ki Sung-yueng […]

Manchester City warmed up for Tuesday's visit of Barcelona in style by crushing Newcastle 5-0 on a perfect day for the Barclays Premier League champions. City led from the second minute as they cut Chelsea's lead at the top of the table to five points by demolishing the Magpies at the Etihad Stadium. Top scorer […]

Arsenal moved up to third in the Barclays Premier League with a hard-fought 2-1 win at Crystal Palace. The Gunners went ahead through an early penalty from Santi Cazorla following a trip by Pape Souare on Danny Welbeck, which the Palace bench protested had been just outside the area. Referee Mark Clattenburg and his assistant […]

Stoke dramatically spoiled Tim Sherwood's debut as Aston Villa boss after Victor Moses' injury-time penalty gave them a 2-1 win at Villa Park. The winger was brought down by Ron Vlaar – who was sent off – to win it for the Potters at the death. Scott Sinclair had headed Villa in front only for […]

Chelsea's troubled week ended in further controversy when Nemanja Matic was sent off as Burnley plundered a late 1-1 Barclays Premier League draw at Stamford Bridge. Matic was shown a straight red card by referee Martin Atkinson for pushing over Ashley Barnes after taking exception to a nasty one-footed lunge from the forward. John Terry […]

Manchester City midfielder James Milner looks doubtful for next week's Champions League clash against Barcelona with a knee injury. The England international has been ruled out of Saturday's Barclays Premier League date with Newcastle at the Etihad Stadium (live on NBC at 12:30pm ET for viewers in the USA) and will be assessed before Tuesday's […]

Manager Louis van Gaal thinks Manchester United are finally starting to get their swagger back. United face Swansea on Saturday for the first time since they ruined Van Gaal's debut in the home dugout at Old Trafford six months ago. United went into the opening weekend of the season on the back of a perfect […]

Chelsea captain John Terry is on course to secure a one-year contract extension, but Jose Mourinho has refused to comment on reports he is close to agreeing fresh terms on his own deal. Terry stated after Tuesday night's 1-1 draw at Paris St Germain that he would like to extend his stay at Stamford Bridge […]

Arsene Wenger confirmed former Arsenal forward Thierry Henry had been back at the club this week working with the Academy as part of his first steps into a coaching career. "It is good for our young players to be coached by him, a legend of the club," said Wenger. Asked if the French World Cup […]

Sam Allardyce insists he is turning a blind eye to any speculation over his future at West Ham and is remaining calm about his contract situation. The Hammers boss is out of contract at the end of the season but has already said he is happy to wait until then to open talks over extending […]

West Brom chairman Jeremy Peace has refused to rule out selling the Baggies to the right buyer. The Hawthorns chief remains committed to the Baggies but would be open to offers. Albion have announced pre-tax profits of £14.7million for the year ending June 30, 2014 and are looking for fresh investment. They are believed to […]

Roberto Soldado's best moment in a Tottenham shirt was quickly followed by one to forget as he unnecessarily gave away the free-kick which allowed Fiorentina to secure a draw and what could prove a decisive away goal in this Europa League tie. This encounter is the first of six vital fixtures Mauricio Pochettino's side face […]