Steve Bruce accused Gary Cahill of taking a tumble "like something out of Swan Lake" and claimed he should have been sent off as Hull went down 2-0 to Chelsea. Jose Mourinho's men edged their card-laden clash with the Tigers on Saturday as efforts from Eden Hazard and Diego Costa got them back to winning […]

Jose Mourinho's men edged their card-laden clash with Hull – but it was not one of the impressive, dominant displays Chelsea fans have become accustomed to. Last weekend's surprise defeat in Newcastle ended talk of the Blues going through the season unbeaten, allowing resurgent Manchester City to close the gap at the top of the […]

Arsene Wenger is content with making the majority of Arsenal fans happy after hearing his name ring around the Emirates Stadium following an impressive 4-1 win over Newcastle. The Arsenal manager has endured a turbulent relationship with the club's supporters this season following disappointing defeats against the likes of Swansea, Manchester United and, most recently, […]

Today's episode of The 2 Robbies Football Show features former Liverpool, Scotland and New England Revolution star Steve Nicol. Listen live to The 2 Robbies Football Show beginning at 5pm ET on www.NBCSportsRadio.com (or via the player below). Both Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe want to make the show as interactive as possible, so this is […]

As the twilight of players’ careers typically approach, pace, intensity and fitness typically dwindle. But for those few who have made a career out of sticking the ball in the back of the net, that desirable attribute of being in the right place at the right time rarely deserts them. Goalscorers are simply a different entity. […]

Players representing Brazil have edged out Spaniards for the most minutes spent on the pitch during Champions League play so far this season. Brazil, who have 17 of their 23 players that were called up last month to the national team on Champions League rosters, have racked up 22,659 minutes played. Spain, on the other […]

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Craig Gardner has dismissed Aston Villa as Midlands top dogs and insists West Brom are fed up of being overlooked. Ahead of Saturday's derby clash at The Hawthorns, the midfielder believes the Baggies can topple their rivals. Gardner made 80 appearances for Villa after coming through their academy before joining bitter rivals Birmingham in 2010. […]

Manchester City are not guaranteed to get the pick of the best young players in the north-west despite spending £200million on a new training complex, Louis van Gaal has warned. City unveiled their state-of-the-art training complex in Manchester on Monday. The base, which is connected to the Etihad Stadium by bridge, includes a 7,000-seater stadium, […]

Boss Paul Lambert will be backed in the January transfer window – although Aston Villa will not spend big. Chief executive Tom Fox has revealed chairman Randy Lerner, who put the club up for sale in May, is prepared to fund signings. Lerner is understood to have a new lease of life at Villa, despite […]

Robin van Persie insists he is back to his best and has denied suggestions he is over the hill. Van Persie will look to continue his recent good form on Sunday when Manchester United host bitter rivals Liverpool. The arrival of Radamel Falcao, and Wayne Rooney's appointment as captain had led some to question the […]

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has made clear he wants to prolong Frank Lampard's loan and hopes a decision can be made soon. Former England international Lampard, who was released by Chelsea at the end of last season, has made a strong impact after joining the champions on a short-term move from sister club New […]

Whilst Newcastle United’s 2-1 win over Chelsea had a clichéd, season-defining feel to it, the visit of Sunderland in a week’s time is undoubtedly the biggest game of the season. Before welcoming their derby rivals to St James’ Park, however, United must navigate their way through awkward fixtures against Arsenal and Tottenham within the space […]

Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock admits the club must make "two or three" signings in January to boost their chances of Barclays Premier League survival. Palace have won just once in nine games ahead of a crucial Christmas period that includes matches against Manchester City, Southampton and fellow strugglers QPR. Only two points currently separate […]

Angel di Maria will miss Manchester United's crunch match against Liverpool on Sunday. United's record signing has missed the last two games with a hamstring injury and will not be in the match day squad this weekend, manager Louis van Gaal confirmed at his pre-match press conference on Friday. The good news for Van Gaal […]