Roberto Mancini
Roberto Mancini pleased with "important" win
Roberto Mancini believes that it was vital his Manchester City side defeated Arsenal this afternoon.
Dec 18, 18:50
Markus Babbel
Hertha Berlin sack Markus Babbel
Bundesliga side Hertha Berlin opt to sack former Liverpool defender Markus Babbel as the club's head coach.
Dec 18, 18:35
David Silva and Sergio Aguero
Manchester City 1-0 Arsenal
David Silva's fifth goal of the season allows Manchester City to beat Arsenal and return to the top of the Premier League table.
Dec 18, 18:04
Kenny Dalglish
Kenny Dalglish: 'We were good value for win'
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish believes that his side deserved their victory over Aston Villa earlier today.
Dec 18, 17:51
Alex Ferguson
Sir Alex Ferguson pleased with "very good performance"
Sir Alex Ferguson believes that his Manchester United side should have won by a greater margin against Queens Park Rangers this afternoon.
Dec 18, 17:41
Ben Foden
Northampton 45-0 Castres
Northampton Saints score 42 points after the break to secure a comfortable victory over Castres in the Heineken Cup.
Dec 18, 17:26
Neil Warnock
Neil Warnock praises "different class" Wayne Rooney
Neil Warnock describes Wayne Rooney's performance against his Queens Park Rangers side as "different class".
Dec 18, 17:13
Roman Pavlyuchenko, Spurs and Kieran Westwood, Sunderland
Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 Sunderland
Substitute Roman Pavlychenko scores the only goal of the game as Tottenham Hotspur defeat Sunderland at White Hart Lane.
Dec 18, 16:56
Pep Guardiola
Pep Guardiola: "We played like great artists"
Pep Guardiola was delighted with his side's 4-0 win over Santos, but admitted that there is still room for improvement.
Dec 18, 16:31
Football
Cesena 0-1 Inter Milan
Centre-back Andrea Ranocchia scores the only goal of the game as Inter Milan record a victory over Cesena.
Dec 18, 16:19
Samir Nasri
Team News: Samir Nasri starts against former club
Manchester City's Samir Nasri starts against former club Arsenal this afternoon.
Dec 18, 16:07
Portsmouth
Portsmouth 1-1 Southampton
Joel Ward scores a late header to secure a point for Portsmouth against Southampton this afternoon.
Dec 18, 14:57
Ronan O'Gara
Munster 19-13 Scarlets
Ronan O'Gara kicks 14 points as Munster defeat Scarlets in the Heineken Cup.
Dec 18, 14:50
Gareth Bale
Team News: Gareth Bale misses out for Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur will be without Gareth Bale for today's visit of Sunderland to White Hart Lane.
Dec 18, 14:35
Mario Goetze
Borussia Dortmund deny Manchester United bids
Manchester United have not made bids for Mario Gotze and Mats Hummels, according to their club Borussia Dortmund.
Dec 18, 14:24
Wayne Rooney
Queens Park Rangers 0-2 Manchester United
Goals from Wayne Rooney and Michael Carrick secure victory for Manchester United at Queens Park Rangers and move them to the top of the table.
Dec 18, 13:53
Jonjo Shelvey
Team News: Jonjo Shelvey starts for Liverpool
Jonjo Shelvey starts in Liverpool's midfield just days after returning to the club following a loan deal with Blackpool.
Dec 18, 13:38
Golf
Ian Poulter pleased with Australian win
Ian Poulter has put his victory in Australia down to flawless concentration.
Dec 18, 13:25
Martin O'Neill
Martin O'Neill keen on winter break
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill believes that Premier League footballers would benefit from a winter break.
Dec 18, 13:06
Roque Santa Cruz
Atletico Madrid 0-2 Real Betis
Goals from Alejandro Pozuelo and Roque Santa Cruz earn Real Betis all three points at Atletico Madrid this afternoon.
Dec 18, 12:51
Roberto Mancini
Roberto Mancini "not worried" about future
Roberto Mancini is not concerned about a lack of talks regarding the extension of his contract with Manchester City.
Dec 18, 12:40
Lionel Messi
Santos 0-4 Barcelona
Lionel Messi scores twice as Barcelona defeat Brazilian club Santos to win the Club World Cup final in Japan.
Dec 18, 12:23
Kevin Doyle, James Collins
Newcastle United target James Collins
Aston Villa centre-back James Collins is a transfer target for Newcastle United and Sunderland.
Dec 18, 12:12
Alexander Hleb
Queens Park Rangers courting Alexander Hleb
Alexander Hleb is a reported transfer target for Queens Park Rangers.
Dec 18, 11:55
Mick McCarthy
Mick McCarthy criticises referee
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Mick McCarthy is adamant that Stoke City's Jonathan Woodgate should have been sent off today.
Dec 17, 18:14
Tony Pulis
Jonathan Woodgate "accepted" Tony Pulis's decision
Tony Pulis believes that Jonathan Woodgate has "accepted" his decision to substitute him after 19 minutes.
Dec 17, 17:52
Peter Crouch
Peter Crouch: "It is a great win for us"
Peter Crouch was "really pleased" to have scored the winning goal for Stoke City this afternoon.
Dec 17, 17:41
Owen Coyle
Owen Coyle bemoans poor defending
Bolton Wanderers manager Owen Coyle criticises his team's defending against Fulham earlier today.
Dec 17, 17:24
Frank Lampard
Team News: Frank Lampard returns for Chelsea
Frank Lampard returns to the Chelsea starting lineup for this evening's trip to Wigan Athletic.
Dec 17, 17:08
Alan Pardew
Newcastle United 0-0 Swansea City
Newcastle United and Swansea City fail to find the net at the Sports Direct Arena this afternoon.
Dec 17, 16:52
David Moyes
Everton 1-1 Norwich City
Leon Osman scores late to secure a point for Everton from their home match against Norwich City this afternoon.
Dec 17, 16:51
Clint Dempsey
Fulham 2-0 Bolton Wanderers
Fulham inflict a 2-0 defeat on Bolton Wanderers to leave Owen Coyle's side at the bottom of the Premier League table.
Dec 17, 16:50
Chris Smalling
Chris Smalling aiming for top spot
Chris Smalling is calling on his Manchester United teammates to claim top spot tomorrow afternoon.
Dec 17, 16:17
Fabricio Coloccini
Team News: Fabricio Coloccini returns from injury for Newcastle United
Fabricio Coloccini returns from injury to start for Newcastle United against Swansea City this afternoon.
Dec 17, 14:45
Grant Holt and Steve Morison
Team News: Holt, Morison resume partnership for Norwich City
Gary Holt and Steve Morison will continue their partnership up front for Norwich City's trip to Everton this afternoon.
Dec 17, 14:37
Alex Ferguson
Manchester United handed Champions League reprieve?
Manchester United could be reinstated to the Champions League if FIFA decide to remove Swiss clubs from European competitions.
Dec 17, 14:24
Robbie Savage
Robbie Savage "surprised" by Roberto Mancini's success
Robbie Savage admits that he is "surprised" by how well his former teammate Roberto Mancini has adapted to management.
Dec 17, 14:06
Gael Givet, Javier Hernandez
Gael Givet facing heart operation
Steve Kean reveals that French defender Gael Givet may require heart surgery.
Dec 17, 13:54
Edinson Cavani
Edinson Cavani "not unhappy" with Chelsea tie
Edinson Cavani is confident that Napoli can knock Chelsea out the Champions League in February.
Dec 17, 13:38
Stuart Holden
Owen Coyle hoping for Stuart Holden "boost"
Stuart Holden's return from injury will "boost" Bolton Wanderers, according to manager Owen Coyle.
Dec 17, 13:26
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