Hodgson: We're coping with season Roy Hodgson has nothing but praise for the way his Fulham side have adapted to the demands of European combat this season. Although the Cottagers were beaten at Manchester United on Sunday, they remain in the top half of the table, comfortably clear of any relegation worries. They also have an FA Cup sixth round replay with Tottenham to come and, more imminently, Thursday's eagerly-anticipated Europa League clash with Juventus. It is precisely the kind of fixture congestion Hodgson feared 1... Read More

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Ruthless Reds punish poor Pompey Veteran defender Sol Campbell has warned Arsenal's youngsters not to expect an easy ride as they battle to land the Premier League title. The Gunners are very much in the hunt for a first championship since Campbell led the 'Invincibles' of 2003/2004 following a last-gasp 2-1 victory at struggling Hull on Saturday, where Nicklas Bendtner's stoppage-time goal paved the way for the Tigers to dismiss manager Phil Brown. Only two points now separate the top three, although Chelsea have played a... Read More

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Campbell ready for tough run-in Veteran defender Sol Campbell has warned Arsenal's youngsters not to expect an easy ride as they battle to land the Premier League title. The Gunners are very much in the hunt for a first championship since Campbell led the 'Invincibles' of 2003/2004 following a last-gasp 2-1 victory at struggling Hull on Saturday, where Nicklas Bendtner's stoppage-time goal paved the way for the Tigers to dismiss manager Phil Brown. Only two points now separate the top three, although Chelsea have played a... Read More

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Carvalho fit for Inter showdown Chelsea defender Ricardo Carvalho has recovered from a hamstring strain in time to face Inter Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday night.... Read More

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Mixed emotions for Cats fan Johnson Adam Johnson left his family and friends not knowing whether to laugh or cry as he scored his first goal in a Manchester City shirt. The 22-year-old winger came off the bench to snatch a point for his new club at Sunderland on Sunday afternoon and maintain their hopes of breaking into the Premier League's top four. However, he later admitted that, while delighted to have played such a significant role in the game, he would rather have broken his City duck anywhere but at the Stadium of Ligh... Read More

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Reina marvels at 'incredible' Reds Jose Reina hailed an "incredible" first-half spell as Liverpool routed Barclays Premier League basement club Portsmouth 4-1 at Anfield. Fernando Torres, Ryan Babel and the impressive Alberto Aquilani all scored in the space of six minutes to give the Reds an unassailable half-time lead. Torres rounded off the win in the second period before Nadir Belhadj's late consolation. The result will give Rafael Benitez's men encouragement going into Thursday's Europa League second leg against Lille, ... Read More

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Gill defends 'sensible strategy' Manchester United chief executive David Gill insists the club have "a sensible business strategy", despite the furore over ownership. United confirmed another major sponsorship deal on Monday when Turkish Airlines were announced as the Red Devils airline partner. Aside from pocketing another sizeable cheque, United will also benefit from the use of Turkish Airlines planes for European trips, plus summer tours. At a time when other major airlines, particularly British Airways, are continuing... Read More

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Huddlestone secures new Spurs deal Tottenham midfielder Tom Huddlestone has signed a new contract which will keep him at White Hart Lane until 2015, the club have announced. Huddlestone joined Spurs from Derby in July 2005 for £2.5million and has made almost 150 appearances for the club. The 23-year-old has been a regular fixture in the starting XI this season, scoring three goals in 34 appearances and making his senior international debut against Brazil in November. Huddlestone has missed the last two games through inj... Read More

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Jagielka dreaming of England call Everton defender Phil Jagielka is refusing to give up on his dream of making Fabio Capello's England squad for this summer's World Cup. The Toffees centre-half was a regular in Capello's plans before damaging cruciate knee ligaments against Manchester City in April 2009. It has been a long road back to full fitness for the former Sheffield United man, but he has slipped seamlessly back into the Goodison Park fold of late. He is now keen to make up for lost time and get as many games under h... Read More

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Parker: Zola has our full backing Scott Parker insists Gianfranco Zola has the full support of the West Ham dressing room, saying the players would 'back him to the hilt'. The Hammers have been unable to shake off relegation troubles this term, with a 4-1 defeat at Chelsea on Saturday dropping them back into the mix. They are precariously perched just three points above the zone, with just nine games remaining in which to secure top-flight survival. While the situation facing the capital club is far from ideal, Zola is yet ... Read More

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Jose: I don't lose at the Bridge Inter's Jose Mourinho is expecting a happy return to Chelsea, insisting he does not lose at Stamford Bridge where his record is "unbeatable". The Portuguese coach enjoyed three trophy-laden years in charge of the Blues between 2004 and 2007. His success in England was built on the most formidable of home records, with Chelsea rarely tested never mind beaten in their own backyard. Mourinho is set to return to west London on Tuesday with his current employers Inter Milan, with the Italians lo... Read More

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RM cool on Johnson's England hopes Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini said the World Cup might come too early for Adam Johnson after seeing him snatch a point at Sunderland. The 22-year-old winger came off the bench to deny his hometown club a vital three points with an audacious injury-time equaliser after Kenwyne Jones had nodded Sunderland in front. Johnson, who spent much of his formative years in the shadow of England international Stewart Downing at Middlesbrough, has made a fine start to his career in the north-west... Read More

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Agger: No more room for slip-ups Liverpool defender Daniel Agger says the Reds will only have themselves to blame if they fail to reach the Champions League this season. The Reds are currently sixth in the Premier League table, four points behind fourth-placed Tottenham. However, they have a chance to reduce that deficit at home to bottom side Portsmouth on Monday night. "We can't slip up any more because it's getting to the end of the season and we know we need more points," said Agger. "I can't imagine not being in the C... Read More

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Fergie: Gunners our 'biggest' threat Sir Alex Ferguson has identified Arsenal, rather than Chelsea, as Manchester United's biggest threat in the Premier League title race. Speaking after United beat Fulham 3-0 to reclaim top spot, Ferguson wondered if Arsenal, currently on a five-game winning run, could challenge United for the title. Chelsea and Arsenal sit two points behind United, but Carlo Ancelotti's side have a game in hand on the reigning champions. "We are back in the lead, but Chelsea have a game in hand," Ferguson sa... Read More

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Toffees confirm Donovan departure Everton have confirmed forward Landon Donovan's loan spell has officially ended and the American will return to Los Angeles Galaxy. As late as Saturday evening, after the 2-2 draw at Birmingham, manager David Moyes was still holding out hope they could hang onto the United States international. "He is on a plane home tomorrow (Sunday). We are still trying to do something. You never know, who knows?" he told the post-match press conference. However, Everton on Sunday posted a lengthy farewel... Read More

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Ancelotti: Fans will play their part Carlo Ancelotti insists Chelsea fans will give Jose Mourinho a warm reception and then urge the Blues to dump him out of the Champions League. Mourinho returns to the Bridge for the first time since he was sacked in September 2007 when his Inter Milan side face Chelsea in the second leg of their last-16 tie on Tuesday night. Inter take a 2-1 lead to London and Mourinho will be given a hero's welcome when he sets foot inside the club he guided to successive Premier League titles, FA Cup and ... Read More

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