Injury-hit Man United ease past Stoke 2-0

Injury-hit Man United ease past Stoke 2-0 Manchester: Manchester United overcame their long injury list to go level on points with crosstown rivals Manchester City atop the Premier League standings after Javier Hernandez and Dimitar Berbatov scored a penalty each for a routine 2-0 win over Stoke on Tuesday. Alex Ferguson's team was without 11 senior players, including both first-choice keepers, but had little trouble against a lackluster Stoke side. The game struggled to get going at...
07:17 AM, Feb 01, 2012

Ex-Utd player earns Everton 1-0 win over Man City

Ex-Utd player earns Everton 1-0 win over Man City Liverpool: Manchester City's Premier League title hopes were hit after losing 1-0 at Everton from a goal by former Manchester United midfielder Darron Gibson on Tuesday. Gibson's first goal since leaving Old Trafford in the January transfer window, via a deflection off Gareth Barry on the hour, consigned City to just their third loss of the league campaign, and boosted the title hopes of his old team. "A goal against...
06:58 AM, Feb 01, 2012

Late own goal earns Chelsea 1-1 draw at Swansea

Late own goal earns Chelsea 1-1 draw at Swansea Swansea: A last-gasp own goal by Neil Taylor gave Chelsea a 1-1 draw at Swansea on Tuesday, as the Welsh club was narrowly denied another impressive home victory in the Premier League. Scott Sinclair had given Swansea the lead when the former Blues winger volleyed the ball over Petr Cech five minutes before half-time after a poor defensive header by Jose Bosingwa. Swansea, who stunned Arsenal at Liberty Stadium two...
06:42 AM, Feb 01, 2012

Tottenham edge closer to top after Wigan win

Tottenham edge closer to top after Wigan win London: Gareth Bale scored twice and Luka Modric added another goal as Tottenham beat Wigan 3-1 on Tuesday to move within sight of the Premier League lead after Manchester City lost at Everton. Bale's volley in the 29th minute was followed up by Modric's cool finish five minutes later from 18 yards to give Spurs a 2-0 half-time lead. Bale struck again for his 11th goal of the season in...
06:28 AM, Feb 01, 2012

Former Man Utd stars to come to Delhi on Feb. 4

Former Man Utd stars to come to Delhi on Feb. 4 New Delhi: English Premier League champions Manchester United will embark on a Champ19ns Trophy Tour next month, which will see former club greats like Denis Irwin, Quinton Fortune, Andrew Cole, Lee Sharpe and Bryan Robson come together with the fans to celebrate the club's record 19 league titles. The Red Devils won the league ahead of second-placed Chelsea last season, thereby overtaking Liverpool as the most successful team in English...
11:11 PM, Jan 27, 2012

Tevez could join PSG in the summer: Agent

Tevez could join PSG in the summer: Agent Manchester: Kia Joorabchian, the representative of Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez, has stated that the Argentina international could join Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season if he does not leave his current club in the January transfer window. PSG director Leonardo revealed earlier this week that the Ligue 1 giants had ended their pursuit of Tevez as no agreement could be reached, but the transfer could be back...
06:32 PM, Jan 27, 2012

Dempsey hat-trick leads Fulham win over Newcastle

Dempsey hat-trick leads Fulham win over Newcastle London: Clint Dempsey became the first American to score a hat-trick in the English Premier League as he steered Fulham to an astonishing 5-2 comeback victory over Newcastle on Saturday. Dempsey completed the second hat-trick of his five-year career in English football in a 30-minute span in the second half, just two weeks after scoring the first - against Charlton in the FA Cup on January 7. Newcastle dominated the...
03:56 AM, Jan 22, 2012

Liverpool stunned by relegation-threatened Bolton

Liverpool stunned by relegation-threatened Bolton Bolton: Liverpool were surprised by the team with the worst home record in the English Premier League when they lost to Bolton Wanderers 3-1 on Saturday. Former Liverpool forward David Ngog had a hand in goals for Mark Davies and Nigel Reo-Coker that seemed to put Wanderers well in control. Craig Bellamy, a constant threat for Liverpool, halved the deficit in the 37th minute before becoming embroiled in an altercation...
03:43 AM, Jan 22, 2012

No agreement over Tevez with PSG yet: Agent

No agreement over Tevez with PSG yet: Agent Paris: Paris Saint-Germain appear no closer to signing Carlos Tevez from Manchester City, with the player's adviser Kia Joorabchian reportedly saying there is still some way to go before an agreement could be reached. The big-spending French club is desperate to sign a big name after missing out on former England captain David Beckham and AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato. PSG coach Carlo Ancelotti has made Tevez his priority, but...
11:23 PM, Jan 21, 2012

Misfiring Chelsea held to 0-0 draw by Norwich

Misfiring Chelsea held to 0-0 draw by Norwich Norwich: Chelsea's slim Premier League title hopes took another blow as their expensive strikeforce misfired in a 0-0 draw at Norwich City on Saturday. Spain internationals Fernando Torres and Juan Mata - who cost Chelsea a reported 76 million Pounds between them - squandered the best chances as the visitors failed to take advantage of their second-half dominance at Carrow Road. Chelsea stayed fourth in the standings, 10 points behind...
08:34 PM, Jan 21, 2012

Ancelotti keen on Tevez as PSG begin talks

Ancelotti keen on Tevez as PSG begin talks Paris: Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti wants to sign Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez, although the clubs have yet to reach an agreement. After missing out on signing David Beckham from the Los Angeles Galaxy and striker Alexandre Pato from AC Milan, big-spending PSG are still in the market for a star player. "Everyone knows we want a striker. Carlos Tevez is a great opportunity for us to have a...
11:41 PM, Jan 19, 2012
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