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Arsenal begin the defence of their FA Cup title this weekend as the big guns join the competition for the third round. Arsene Wenger's side, who won the trophy at Wembley by beating Hull City last May, take on the...

Former England skipper Steven Gerrard is set to announce that he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season, according to media reports. The BBC and Sky Sports were among several media outlets that suggested the 34-year-old midfielder would...

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has become a master at protecting his players when the pressure is on and his complaints about the referee after his team were humbled 5-3 at Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday were not surprising. The Portuguese coach...

Uncapped midfielder Ahmed Kashi has been called up to play for Algeria at the African Nations Cup finals, the country's official news agency said on Thursday. The 26-year-old French-born player from FC Metz is expected to be named as a...

Former England midfielder Frank Lampard will stay with Manchester City until the end of the season, the Premier League champions said on Wednesday. Lampard initially joined City on loan for six months from New York City FC after leaving Chelsea...

Liverpool's American owners have told supporters they are encouraged by recent performances. Manager Brendan Rodgers had been under recent scrutiny with his team 11th in the Premier League and out of the Champions League at the group stages. But successive league...

Cheltenham have completed the signings of three Liverpool youngsters on loan deals. Kevin Stewart, Jack Dunn and Lloyd Jones will all stay with Paul Buckle's League Two side for an initial month as the Robins look to end an eight-game...

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says visualising winning in bed will help his team to more success. United will make it eight wins from 10 matches if they beat Stoke at the Britannia Stadium, a match live on Sky...

Shelvey was charged after the FA reviewed footage of an incident in which he appeared to throw his elbow into the face of Liverpool’s Emre Can during Monday’s 4-1 loss at Anfield. And the 22-year-old midfielder will now have to...

Roberto Martinez has no plans to compromise on Everton's traditions as he looks to engineer a return to form against Hull City on New Year's Day. Everton have endured a torrid first half of the Premier League season and go...