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Arsene Wenger is in the market for defensive reinforcements but is concerned that there are not as many natural leaders in the game as when he arrived at Arsenal. The 65-year-old has struggled to name a consistent back four so far this season with the likes of Laurent Koscielny, Mathieu Debuchy and Kieran Gibbs all […]

Harry Redknapp was scathing about QPR's defensive performance as his players were confronted by angry traveling fans at the final whistle QPR went down 2-1 to Burnley at a freezing Turf Moor to equal a record that has stood for 50 years – not since Sunderland in 1965 has a top-flight team lost their first […]

Alan Pardew heaped praise on his players after making a dream return to Selhurst Park, where organization and a "maverick" spirit saw Crystal Palace comeback against Tottenham to end a long winless run. After four turbulent years at Newcastle, the former Eagles midfielder last week returned to his old stomping ground as Neil Warnock's successor. […]

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers believes the club's arrivals from last summer are starting to prove their worth after the Reds claimed a 1-0 win at Sunderland. Rodgers came under pressure earlier in the season due to a run of poor results and a host of summer signings failing to make an impression. Yet their hopes […]

Louis van Gaal wants his Manchester United team to rule the world. Van Gaal's start to life as United manager may not have gone completely to plan, but his side are third in the Barclays Premier League thanks to a 10-match unbeaten run. Although some performances under Van Gaal have been far from spectacular, the […]

Chelsea have distanced themselves from the prospect of making a £500million move for Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi. The Barclays Premier League leaders have been linked with Messi following claims in Spain this week that the 27-year-old's relationship with Barca coach Luis Enrique has broken down. Assistant-coach Steve Holland believes the sums involved in luring Messi […]

Frank Lampard has sought to draw a line under the controversy regarding his extended stay at Manchester City and insisted he will join New York City FC in the summer. There has been confusion over the precise nature of Lampard's contract status in relation to both clubs since it was announced on New Year's Eve […]

Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew admits it hurt to watch his best teams being dismantled at Newcastle but claims he is a stronger and more resolute manager after four years in the North East. Pardew was handed the Barclays Premier League Manager of the Year award in 2012 after leading the Magpies to a fifth-place […]

Manchester United have completed the signing of former Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes on a free transfer. Valdes has been training at United since October as part of his bid to recover from a knee injury he suffered in March. The Spaniard has now regained full fitness and United confirmed he had signed a deal with […]

Manchester City have been told Wilfried Bony's goals could win them the title and that Swansea will not budge on their valuation of the Ivory Coast striker. Bony's agent Francis Kacou said on Wednesday that he expects "things will be sorted in the next few days" but the reported £30million deal has been held up […]

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has been charged with misconduct for comments made about match officials after last month's draw at Southampton, the Football Association has announced. Mourinho claimed there is a "clear campaign" by "people, pundits, commentators and coaches from other teams" against Chelsea and labeled the booking of Cesc Fabregas for diving at St […]

West Ham will continue to offer Diafra Sakho the best possible treatment to help the Senegal striker recover fully from his back problem. Sakho has impressed for the Irons following his B£3.5million summer move from Metz, scoring eight Barclays Premier League goals as the Upton Park club broke into the top four ahead of Christmas. […]

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has drawn a line under the ongoing debate over whether the club did enough to keep Steven Gerrard at the club. The Reds captain, whose move to the Los Angeles Galaxy this summer was confirmed on Wednesday, revealed earlier this week he would have signed a new contract had it been […]

Ron Vlaar has been ruled out for up to six weeks with Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert expecting his skipper to stay put in January. The Villa captain limped out of New Year's Day's goalless draw with Crystal Palace with a knee injury and is unlikely to return until the middle of next month. Holland […]

Tottenham have announced that Jermain Defoe will link up with the club to train and maintain his fitness as a return to the Barclays Premier League remains a possibility. Defoe left White Hart Lane last January to move to Major League Soccer having penned a deal with Toronto FC , but has been heavily linked […]