Manuel Pellegrini plays down Chelsea lead

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has played down his side's current five-point deficit to Premier League leaders Chelsea and pointed to their poor start to last season before going on to lift the...

Nathan Cleverly eyes Tony Bellew KO

Nathan Cleverly has guaranteed a knockout win against British nemesis Tony Bellew in their eagerly-awaited cruiserweight showdown in Liverpool on November 22. The Welsh boxer has already tasted...

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton “excited” for Japan battle

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton finished fastest in second practice ahead of Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix and is now relishing the battle to secure pole position on Saturday. The 29-year-old British...

Bolton Wanderers spell over for Dougie Freedman

Dougie Freedman has ended his spell as manager of Bolton by mutual consent following a disastrous start to the new Championship season in which his side have won just one of their first 10...

Daniel Sturridge close to agreeing new Liverpool deal

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that influential striker Daniel Sturridge is poised to sign a new long-term contract at Anfield. The 25-year-old England international penned a lengthy...

Roberto Martinez hails Toffees’ character

Everton boss Roberto Martinez pointed to the "character" of his players as they battled onto secure a late 1-1 away draw against Russian outfit FK Krasnodar in their the Europa League Group H clash on...

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Mauricio Pochettino fuming at Besiktas draw

Tottenham head coach Mauricio Pochettino said he was "angry" and "frustrated" after his side were held to a 1-1 draw against Besiktas in their Europa League Group C clash at White Hart Lane on...

Andy Murray sets up Novak Djokovic China clash

Andy Murray comfortably defeated reigning US Open champion Marin Cilic to set up a China Open semi-final showdown against Novak Djokovic. The 27-year-old British number one needed just one hour and...

Business as usual for Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew

Alan Pardew claims he is going about his business in the usual way ahead of Newcastle's trip to Swansea on Saturday, despite the growing calls for him to be sacked following the club's poor start to the...

Paul Lambert reveals Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke boost

Paul Lambert has confirmed that Aston Villa's star striker Christian Benteke could make his long-awaited return from injury in their home clash with Manchester City on Saturday evening. The Villa...