Everton midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger playing against Chelsea on December 30, 2012
Thomas Hitzlsperger targets Saints win
Thomas Hitzlsperger wants Everton to justify the plaudits that they have been getting with a win at Southampton.
Jan 20, 10:35
New QPR striker Loic Remy scores a debut goal at West Ham on January 19, 2013
Loic Remy admits that he struggles with personal problems
Loic Remy warns new club Queens Park Rangers that even the slightest personal problem can affect his performances on the pitch.
Jan 20, 10:02
Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline at Stamford Bridge on January 2, 2013
Rafael Benitez concedes that Chelsea are out of title race
Rafael Benitez says that the Premier League title is now beyond Chelsea this season.
Jan 20, 09:50
Robin van Persie and Javier Hernandez stand miserable after Norwich go ahead on November 17, 2012
Michael Carrick hoping for more Robin van Persie goals
Michael Carrick is hoping that Robin van Persie can continue his goalscoring exploits against Tottenham Hotspur today.
Jan 20, 09:29
Daniel Sturridge celebrates his first home goal for Liverpool, against Norwich, on January 19, 2013
Daniel Sturridge: 'Top four is a realistic target'
Daniel Sturridge is targeting a top-four finish at Liverpool and sees no reason why they cannot achieve it.
Jan 20, 09:15
Serbia's Novak Djokovic in action against Ryan Harrison during the second round of the Australian Open tennis championship on January 16, 2013
Novak Djokovic: 'Ryan Harrison will be back'
Novak Djokovic says that Ryan Harrison will come back stronger and admits it is harder for the young players coming through.
Jan 16, 11:52
Serbia's Janko Tipsarevic stretches for the ball during his second round match at the  Australian Open tennis championship on January 16, 2013
Janko Tipsarevic wins five-set epic
Janko Tipsarevic let a two-set lead slip before winning in five against Lukas Lacko in round two.
Jan 16, 11:43
Serbia's Novak Djokovic in action against Ryan Harrison during the second round of the Australian Open tennis championship on January 16, 2013
Novak Djokovic eases into round three
Novak Djokovic overcomes young American Ryan Harrison in straight sets to reach round three.
Jan 16, 11:33
Samantha Stosur of Australia during her second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 16, 2013
Samantha Stosur: 'I did choke'
Samantha Stosur admits that she choked a bit while losing a 5-2 lead against Zheng Jie.
Jan 16, 11:04
Spaniard Fernando Verdasco in action during his second round encounter with Xavier Malisse at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 16, 2013
Fernando Verdasco comfortably through
Fernando Verdasco comes through in straight sets against Xavier Malisse.
Jan 16, 10:36
Venus Williams hits a return shot during her second round match with Alize Cornet at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 16, 2013
Venus Williams: 'I will have to be at my best against Sharapova'
Venus Williams is looking forward to her third-round meeting with Maria Sharapova and insists that she will need her best tennis to win.
Jan 16, 09:53
Venus Williams hits a return shot during her second round match with Alize Cornet at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 16, 2013
Venus Williams through in straight sets
Venus Williams has too much for French 22-year-old Alize Cornet in the second round.
Jan 16, 09:38
Maria Sharapova hits a return during her second round match with Misaki Doi at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 16, 2013
Maria Sharapova: 'Whitewash is not important'
Maria Sharapova wants to be known for winning Grand Slam titles, not the 'double bagel' she has completed in consecutive matches.
Jan 16, 09:27
China's Li Na hits a return in her second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 16, 2013
Li Na: 'Focus is the key'
Li Na admits that she needs to focus more in the latter stages of the Australian Open if she wants to be successful.
Jan 16, 09:02
Frenchman Julien Benneteau in action during his second round match against Edouard Roger-Vasselin at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 16, 2013
Julien Benneteau comes back to edge into the third round
Julien Benneteau beats fellow Frenchman Edouard Roger-Vasselin in four sets to advance to the third round.
Jan 16, 08:39
Serbia's Ana Ivanovic celebrates winning a point during her second round match at the at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 16, 2013
Ana Ivanovic beats Chan Yung-Jan in three sets
Ana Ivanovic beats Chan Yung-Jan in three sets to make the third round of the Australian Open.
Jan 16, 08:20
Swansea striker Michu celebrates opening the scoring against Chelsea on January 9, 2013
Michael Laudrup: 'Michu is good enough for Spain'
Michael Laudrup thinks that top scorer Michu is good enough to play for Spain, after he was watched by Vicente Del Bosque.
Jan 13, 08:52
Martin Murray
Martin Murray is ready to take his chance
Martin Murray is ready to seize his opportunity when he takes on middleweight king Sergio Martinez in Argentina.
Jan 13, 08:41
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger hugs goalscorer Theo Walcott as he comes off at Reading on December 17, 2012
Arsene Wenger: 'Theo Walcott deal is key'
Arsene Wenger believes that if Theo Walcott signs a new contract it will send the right message to Arsenal players and fans.
Jan 13, 08:09
Ryan Giggs
Ryan Giggs could be playing at 40
Ryan Giggs reveals that Sir Alex Ferguson is managing his fitness in order to keep him playing towards 40.
Jan 13, 07:51
Arsene Wenger wearing his ridiculous coat on November 17, 2012
Arsene Wenger: 'Manchester City have not improved'
Arsene Wenger does not believe that Manchester City have improved since last season, as he prepares to welcome them to the Emirates Stadium.
Jan 13, 07:34
Pep Guardiola
Pep Guardiola is '100%' certain to join City?
Pep Guardiola has reportedly agreed a deal to take over as Manchester City manager next season.
Jan 13, 07:26
Man Utd striker Robin Van Persie celebrates his goal against Wigan on January 1, 2013
Bryan Robson: 'Robin van Persie is up there with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo'
Manchester United legend Bryan Robson hails Robin van Persie's all-round game and puts him in the same class as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Jan 13, 07:06
Arsene Wenger on the touchline during Arsenal's 2-2 draw with Swansea on January 6, 2013
Arsene Wenger: 'We need to get stronger and stronger'
Arsene Wenger wants Arsenal to start winning the big games with their rivals, beginning with Manchester City today.
Jan 13, 06:52
David de Gea
David De Gea is enjoying regular run
David De Gea says that he is benefiting from a regular run in the side, and has always considered himself Manchester United number one.
Jan 13, 06:40
United manager Sir Alex Ferguson celebrates Van Persie's late equaliser at West Ham on January 5, 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson is happy to win ugly
Sir Alex Ferguson wants to play well, but will take three points any way they come against Liverpool this afternoon.
Jan 13, 06:31
Lewis Holtby
Lewis Holtby could do a Tottenham Hotspur U-turn
Lewis Holtby could cancel a proposed summer move to Tottenham in order to join Everton this month.
Jan 13, 06:19
Mario Balotelli on the bench for City
Silvio Berlusconi: 'Mario Balotelli is a rotten apple'
Silvio Berlusconi labels Mario Balotelli a rotten apple and says that he has never wanted him at Milan.
Jan 8, 01:53
Mansfield players protest Luis Suarez's controversial goal for Liverpool on January 6, 2013
Robbie Fowler blasts Luis Suarez criticism
Robbie Fowler defends Luis Suarez in the wake of his handball goal against Mansfield Town on Sunday.
Jan 8, 01:34
Leighton Baines celebrates with Marouane Fellaini after scoring his team's second goal against Cheltenham in the FA Cup on January 7, 2013
David Moyes will monitor Leighton Baines
David Moyes will have to monitor Leighton Baines's fitness after he was taken off during Everton's FA Cup win over Cheltenham Town.
Jan 8, 01:18
Mario Balotelli looks towards manager Roberto Mancini as he is substituted in the Manchester derby on December 9, 2012
AC Milan rule out Mario Balotelli swoop
AC Milan rule out a move for Mario Balotelli, claiming that they are happy with their attacking options.
Jan 8, 01:03
Shay Given
Cup games give hope to Shay Given
Shay Given has enjoyed a return to first-team action after "soul-destroying" months sitting on the bench for Aston Villa.
Jan 8, 00:48
Michel Vorm
Michel Vorm: 'We can kill Chelsea at home'
Michel Vorm is targeting a creditable result for Swansea City in London, so they can "kill" Chelsea in the return leg of their League Cup semi-final.
Jan 8, 00:33
Andres Iniesta
Andres Iniesta: 'Lionel Messi will get a fifth Ballon d'Or'
Andres Iniesta believes that Lionel Messi can win the Ballon d'Or for a fifth time, after the Argentine picked up his fourth award in a row.
Jan 8, 00:19
Jack Wilshere celebrates scoring for Arsenal on November 21, 2012
Jack Wilshere: 'A trophy this season can open the way for more'
Jack Wilshere believes that a trophy for Arsenal this season could give them a platform for future success.
Jan 7, 23:59
City midfielder Jack Rodwell after a 1-1 draw with Borussia Dortmund on October 3, 2012
Roberto Mancini is concerned with Jack Rodwell injuries
Roberto Mancini admits that Jack Rodwell's recurring injuries are becoming a problem at Manchester City.
Jan 7, 23:43
Galatasaray keeper Fernando Muslera in action against Cluj on November 8, 2012
Manchester United interested in Fernando Muslera?
Manchester United are linked with Galatasary goalkeeper Fernando Muslera as a potential replacement for David De Gea.
Jan 7, 23:27
Frank Lampard celebrates scoring his second goal against Everton on December 30, 2012
Sir Alex Ferguson eyes Frank Lampard signing?
Sir Alex Ferguson will reportedly consider a summer move for Frank Lampard while Chelsea want to replace him with Marouane Fellaini.
Jan 7, 23:16
Jaap Stam on August 2, 2007
Jaap Stam wants to manage in England
Jaap Stam is ready to launch his managerial career and says it could be in England.
Jan 6, 08:50
AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri
Massimiliano Allegri: 'AC Milan will bounce back in 2013'
Massimiliano Allegri challenges his AC Milan players to start picking up points.
Jan 6, 08:42
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