West Ham have announced record pre-tax profits of over B£10million – with joint-chairman David Sullivan stating he is "satisfied with the achievements" the club have made. The Hammers sit sixth in the Barclays Premier League heading into the new year and just two points off the Champions League positions. The club have also unveiled their […]

Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse is facing a three-match ban after being charged with violent conduct by the Football Association for using his elbow on Everton's Seamus Coleman. The FA's video review panel looked at the incident, which happened in Newcastle's 3-2 win on Sunday, and decided it was worthy of a charge and three-game ban. […]

Alan Irvine's near 7 month long spell in charge at West Bromwich Albion has reached its ugly end, and in truth it always did seem destined to end this way given the completely left-field nature of the appointment by chairman Jeremy Peace last summer. The Scotsman, who has become increasingly unpopular amongst the Albion fan base in […]

Jose Mourinho's tirade over perceived injustices against his Chelsea side may have been a tactic designed to invoke a siege mentality among his players. The Chelsea boss railed about a "clear campaign" against his side after Cesc Fabregas was booked for diving in Sunday's 1-1 draw at Southampton, when the Spain midfielder could easily have […]

Newcastle have given Crystal Palace permission to speak to manager Alan Pardew over the vacancy at Selhurst Park. The Magpies confirmed late on Monday evening that the Eagles had made a formal approach for the 53-year-old, who has been in charge at St James' Park since December 2010, as they look for a replacement for […]

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew could be on the verge of bringing his tumultuous four-year reign on Tyneside to an end and agreeing terms to take over as the new manager of Crystal Palace. Several leading bookmakers suspended betting on the next Premier League manager to leave his post on Monday after reports that Palace have […]

Since his arrival from Aston Villa for a fee of between £15-20million, Ashley Young has endured a love-hate relationship with Manchester United supporters. Most hardcore United fans understand the importance the 29-year-old winger has played in sides managed by Sir Alex Ferguson, David Moyes and more recently Louis van Gaal. But a large portion of […]

Tenth place Liverpool plays eighth place Swansea City in today's Premier League match that will wrap up Gameweek 19 after nine matches were completed yesterday. With a win for Swansea, the Swans can move into seventh or even sixth place, while a win for the Reds will see them Newcastle United into ninth position. Here’s […]

Louis van Gaal has told his Manchester United side they must be more ruthless if they are to win the Barclays Premier League title in 2015. United failed to finish a trying 2014 with a flourish, drawing 0-0 at Tottenham, and require a memorable end-of-season run to wipe out a huge deficit and overhaul Chelsea […]

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has led his club to numerous honors since he assumed control in December 2011. Over the course of three years, the 44-year-old Argentine has led Los Colchoneros to a Europa League title, UEFA Super Cup, Spanish Supercopa, Copa del Rey and a La Liga title. Along the way the manager […]

Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet intends to use his axing from the side as a positive experience as he returns looking to prove he has benefited from the break. Manager Brendan Rodgers said the Belgium international would be sidelined for an "indefinite" period after dropping him for the match at Manchester United a fortnight ago. However, […]

'Strikers are meant to score goals,' the lazy adage goes. For years, fans were subjected to the British press’ mocking of Emile Heskey ‘s inclusion in the England squad even though clear evidence existed that England scored more goals and performed better when he played than when he was omitted. Facing a fitness crisis at […]

Stand-in Keith Millen wants the Crystal Palace job on a full-time basis but it was a surprising name which headed the list of possible candidates on Monday morning. Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has been installed as the heavy favorite by the bookmakers to replace Neil Warnock – a development which occurred during his side's 3-2 […]

Jose Mourinho has been outspoken on diving in the English game since returning to Chelsea and on Sunday claimed there is a sustained campaign against his side after Cesc Fabregas was booked for simulation. Here Press Association Sport looks at some of the diving incidents since Mourinho returned to Stamford Bridge. DIVING LIKE TOM DALEY […]

Atletico Madrid have confirmed the return of striker Fernando Torres on-loan from AC Milan for the next 18 months. The club released a statement on its official website announcing details of the deal. The transfer will be completed in early January after the player undergoes a medical with the reigning champions of Spain. Torres began […]