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Carver: McClaren needs time 1 October 2015 05:51 Newcastle United manager Steve McClaren is the right man for the job, according to former boss John Carver. McClaren arrived at St James' Park in June but he has tasted victory just once in all competitions, with Newcastle just a point above...

Newcastle United v Chelsea: Krul issues rallying cry as Mourinho looks to end St James´ Park woe 24 September 2015 17:11 Tim Krul wants embattled Newcastle United to show they are "real men" after the midweek League Cup loss to Sheffield Wednesday, starting with Saturday's visit of Chelsea...

Suarez worse than Costa, says Pele 23 September 2015 19:07 Pele has taken the time to defend Chelsea striker Diego Costa in the wake of recent criticism and feels the Spain international's behaviour against Arsenal was nowhere near as bad as when Luis Suarez bit an opponent. Costa made the...

Sherwood would consider N´Zogbia exit 31 August 2015 Tim Sherwood would consider offers for Charles N'Zogbia before the transfer deadline after the winger fell down the pecking order at Aston Villa. N'Zogbia was part of Sherwood's Villa Park revolution in the second half of last season as...

Official: Lopes leaves Man City for Monaco By Patric Ridge7 Aug 28, 2015 15:34:11 Having failed to make an impact at the Etihad Stadium, making just five senior outings over four years, the 20-year-old has moved to the Ligue 1 outfit on a five-year deal Manchester City have confirmed that...

Valencia clarifies West Ham criticism of injury treatment 26 August 2015 17:46 Enner Valencia insists he has confidence in West Ham's medical team after criticising the club's treatment of his injury. Valencia injured his leg during the UEFA Europa League meeting with Astra Giurgiu at the...

West Ham´s Poyet seals MK Dons loan 19 August 2015 West Ham have sent Diego Poyet out on a season-long loan to Championship side Milton Keynes Dons. Highly rated midfielder Poyet moved to Upton Park in July 2014 but has been used sparingly, making just three Premier League appearances. The...

Chelsea pair omitted from Nigeria squad 18 August 2015 04:08 Sunday Oliseh's first squad as Nigeria coach has seen him omit Chelsea players John Obi Mikel and Victor Moses, as they prepare for an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania. Oliseh, appointed in July, has omitted...

Mourinho: Chelsea have the 'moral right' to buy in the transfer window By Peter Hanson Aug 16, 2015 10:34:54 The Portuguese believes that, due to competitive nature of the Premier League and their financial state, the defending champions are well within their rights to invest heavily...

Riviere undergoes surgery as McClaren eyes new faces By Peter Thompson Aug 14, 2015 15:33:28 The Newcastle striker is faring worse in his recovery than team-mates Remy Cabella and Paul Dummett, while the Magpies boss is keen to add to his four summer signings Emmanuel Riviere has undergone...

Chelsea's Courtois red card appeal unsuccessful Aug 11, 2015 16:00:00 The 23-year-old was dismissed on the opening day of the new Premier League season and, after their appeal was rejected, will now serve a one-match ban The Football Association have rejected Chelsea's appeal against the...

Chelsea appeal Courtois red card 10 August 2015 Chelsea have appealed the red card shown to goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Swansea City, Omnisport understands. Courtois was dismissed for bringing down Swansea striker Bafetimbi Gomis in the 52nd minute at Stamford...

Howson signs new four-year Norwich City contract By Matthew Scott Aug 6, 2015 21:45:28 The 27-year-old midfielder is excited about continuing his efforts with Alex Neil's side after their successful promotion campaign via the Championship play-offs last season Jonny Howson has committed...

Tomlin completes Bournemouth switch 4 August 2015 18:56 Middlesbrough forward Lee Tomlin has left the Riverside to sign a three-year deal with Premier League new boys Bournemouth. Tomlin, 26, moves to Dean Court for an undisclosed fee. Tomlin scored 10 goals last season for Middlesbrough...

Mourinho: Diego Costa 'a doubt' for start of season By Gill Clark Aug 2, 2015 14:46:00 The Spain international was forced out of the Blues' Community Shield squad due to problems with his hamstring and could miss the visit of Swansea on Saturday Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says striker...