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News, results and live scores Hargreaves released by City : Midfielder Owen Hargreaves has been released by Manchester City after his short-term deal expired...

Drogba confirms Chelsea departure : Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba confirmed on Tuesday he will leave newly-crowned European champions Chelsea when his contract expires at the end of June...

Donovan wants third spell at Everton : United States international Landon Donovan has reiterated his desire to have a third spell at Everton but admits much will depend on manager David Moyes' desire to have him back...

Fans' group challenge Liverpool owners : Liverpool owners have been challenged to publicly explain their strategy for the club by a leading fans' group...

Villa job too soon for Laursen : Former Aston Villa skipper Martin Laursen has ruled out returning as manager this summer but admits it would be "a dream" for him to take charge sometime in the future...

Chelsea may wait over Di Matteo deal : Roberto Di Matteo could be made to sweat over his Chelsea future until his contract expires, chief executive Ron Gourlay admitted on Monday night...

Balotelli must create right headlines: Prandelli : Italy coach Cesare Prandelli said on Monday he wanted to see headlines only about what volatile Italian striker Mario Balotelli did on the pitch and not off it during next month's European Championship...

Drogba tells Chelsea team-mates he's off: report : Ivory Coast great Didier Drogba has told his Chelsea team-mates he is leaving the newly-crowned Champions League winners because he doesn't fancy spending time on the substitutes bench, France Football said Monday...

Coloccini calls for more of the same : Newcastle skipper Fabricio Coloccini is hoping for more of the same next season after leading his side back into Europe...

Liverpool manager search continues : Liverpool will continue the process of sounding out prospective candidates for the vacant manager's job this week...

Champions League exclusion costs Spurs : Tottenham's exclusion from the Champions League due to Chelsea's triumph in the tournament will cost Spurs up to £35million in cash - but the real damage could be far greater in terms of keeping their stars, say football finance experts...

Cahill keen to learn from Blues veterans : Gary Cahill has urged Chelsea to keep hold of their old masters - because he has not finished studying under them yet...

Bent wants 'hungry' Villa manager : Aston Villa striker Darren Bent wants a hungry new manager who can bring stability and also move the club forward...

Gold: Promotion has saved Hammers 50m : Co-owner David Gold admits West Ham would have been in big financial trouble had they failed to make an immediate return to the Barclays Premier League...

Adebayor eager for permanent Spurs stay : Emmanuel Adebayor is determined to play for Tottenham again next season despite the club's failure to qualify for the Champions League...

Solskjaer flattered by Villa interest : Molde manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is flattered to be considered the front-runner for the vacant Aston Villa job but expects other candidates to challenge him...

Van der Sar: De Gea must play his way : Edwin van der Sar hopes the repeated comparisons to his own stellar Manchester United career do not become too much of a burden for David de Gea...

Reds target De Boer 'loyal' to Ajax : Ajax manager Frank de Boer has ruled himself out of the running for the vacant Liverpool job as he wishes to remain loyal to the Dutch club...

Hazard takes note of Chelsea success : Lille playmaker Eden Hazard insists he has not yet decided where he will be plying his trade next season but admits Chelsea's Champions League victory has made a potential switch to Stamford Bridge more attractive...

Terry: Cup win wipes away bad memories : John Terry revealed how nine years of Champions League heartache simply melted away after he and Chelsea finally got their hands on the European Cup...

Torres doubts Chelsea future after 'worst' time : Chelsea striker Fernando Torres has cast doubt over his future at the newly-crowned European champions, labelling this past season as the most difficult of his career...

Andrews pays tribute to Hodgson : West Brom's Keith Andrews has thanked new England manager Roy Hodgson for establishing the club as Barclays Premier League regulars...

Torres outburst sours celebrations : Fernando Torres has rained on Chelsea's Champions League parade by attacking his treatment by the club and threatening to quit Stamford Bridge this summer...

Chelsea stars saluted at victory parade : Chelsea fans lined the streets of west London as the team celebrated the club's historic Champions League and FA Cup double with a victory parade...

Tens of thousands greet victorious Chelsea team : Tens of thousands of Chelsea fans gave their team a hero's welcome on Sunday as they made an open-top bus parade through their west London home after their Champions League win over Bayern Munich...

Lampard eyes more glory for old guard : Frank Lampard insisted Champions League glory should not spell the end of an era at Chelsea after finally getting his hands on the biggest prize in club football...

Keown: Give Van Persie time : Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown believes Robin van Persie must be given the time he needs as the Gunners skipper decides his future...

Di Matteo 'serious' Chelsea candidate - official : Chelsea interim manager Roberto Di Matteo is under 'serious consideration' to be appointed on a permanent basis following the Blues' Champions League triumph, senior club officials said on Sunday...

Cech: We proved everybody wrong : Petr Cech hailed Chelsea's Champions League triumph as a "revolt" against their doubters following his penalty shoot-out heroics against Bayern Munich...

Chelsea stars heap praise on debutant Bertrand : Chelsea stars Frank Lampard and John Terry heaped praise on Blues defender Ryan Bertrand after the 22-year-old made his Champions League debut in the win over Bayern Munich in Saturday's final...

Chelsea strike deal with Wilkins : Former Chelsea assistant manager Ray Wilkins has agreed a compensation package with the club after he was dismissed on November 11...

McCarthy: No Van Damme fallout : Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Mick McCarthy says that there was no fallout with wing-back Jelle Van Damme before he opted to return to Belgium to join Standard Liege...

Moses shoulder blow rocks Latics : Wigan Athletic boss Roberto Martinez's main concern following the 2-0 Carling Cup quarter-final defeat at Arsenal was a nasty shoulder injury sustained by Victor Moses...

Wenger plays down favourites' tag : Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger played down talk of his side being overwhelming favourites to win the Carling Cup this season after they reached the semi-finals by beating Wigan Athletic 2-0...

Grant revels in Hammers cup romp : Manager Avram Grant was delighted after seeing his West Ham side demolish holders Manchester United 4-0 in the quarter-finals of the Carling Cup...

Ferguson shocked by Carling Cup thrashing : Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson admitted to being shocked by his side's 4-0 defeat at West Ham United in the Carling Cup quarter-finals...

Carragher ruled out for three months : Liverpool stalwart Jamie Carragher has been ruled out for around three months, after learning that he requires surgery on the shoulder he dislocated in the weekend defeat at Spurs...

Davies eager to end with Wanderers : Bolton Wanderers talisman Kevin Davies has set his sights on finishing his career at the Reebok Stadium...

Drogba: Injuries no excuse for slump : Chelsea's star striker Didier Drogba has warned that his side cannot use the excuse of injuries to key players as a reason for their recent slump in form...

Moyes concerned by Toffees mini-slump : Everton manager David Moyes has admitted that his side are in a tricky position after a run of five games without a win left them just two points outside the relegation places...

McLeish praises McFadden over recovery : Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish has praised forward James McFadden for the way he has approached his recovery from a long-term knee injury...

Van Damme set for Belgium return : Wolverhampton Wanderers have confirmed that Jelle Van Damme is set to return to Belgium after a matter of a few months at Molineux...

Houllier: Clark is performing well : Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has praised youngster Ciaran Clark after he scored twice in the 4-2 defeat to Arsenal on Saturday...

Carroll: I want Rooney link-up : Newcastle United front man Andy Carroll is confident he can form a potent partnership with Wayne Rooney in the England side...

Van der Sar to retire at season's end : Sir Alex Ferguson is sure that veteran goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar will retire from the game at the end of the current Premier League campaign...

Di Matteo hails Baggies response : West Bromwich Albion manager Roberto Di Matteo was left purring after watching his Midlands side smash Everton 4-1 at Goodison Park on Saturday...

McCarthy hails battling Wolves : Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Mick McCarthy has spoken of his pride after watching his side beat Sunderland 3-2 on Saturday afternoon...

Blackpool draw leaves Holloway happy : Blackpool manager Ian Holloway was delighted with his side after their 2-2 draw at Bolton Wanderers despite watching them squander a two-goal lead...

Hammers victory delights Grant : West Ham United manager Avram Grant was delighted with his players after they crushed fellow Premier League strugglers Wigan Athletic 3-1 on Saturday...

Coyle pleased with Trotters fightback : Bolton Wanderers manager Owen Coyle has praised his players after they came from two goals behind to draw 2-2 with Blackpool on Saturday afternoon...

Bruce laments Black Cats defeat : Sunderland manager Steve Bruce was unhappy after his side crashed to a 3-2 Premier League defeat at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday afternoon...

Wigan loss upsets Martinez : Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez was left to lick his wounds after Saturday's 3-1 setback to fellow Premier League side West Ham United...

Fergie delighted with Berbatov showing : Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has lauded striker Dimitar Berbatov after he played a starring role in Saturday's 7-1 hammering of Blackburn Rovers...

Arsenal win pleases Wenger : Arsenal head coach Arsene Wenger was delighted that his side got back to winning ways with a fine 4-2 Premier League success at Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon...

Arnesen resigns from Blues post : Sporting director Frank Arnesen has announced that he will leave Chelsea at the end of the season...

Red Devils seal Lindegaard deal : Manchester United have completed a deal to sign Denmark goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard from Norwegian club Aalesunds...

Moyes eyes up Beckham loan : Everton manager David Moyes has admitted that he would be keen to sign veteran England midfielder David Beckham on loan from Los Angeles Galaxy if he opts for another spell back in Europe...

Coyle calm over Elmander interest : Bolton Wanderers manager Owen Coyle is confident that in-form striker Johan Elmander will only leave the club if an offer from a much bigger club comes in...

Van der Vaart eyes future Hamburg return : Tottenham Hotspur's Dutch midfield ace Rafael van der Vaart has admitted that he would have welcomed a summer return to former club Hamburg...

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