West Ham: Allardyce preparing for pivotal games

West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce says his side's next two games against West Brom and Fulham will be vital in their bid to avoid relegation this season. The Hammers threw away a 1-0 lead at home to...

Tennis: Murray pleased with comeback

Andy Murray says his winning return against Stanislas Wawrinka in the Mubadala World Tennis Championship exhibition was the "perfect" way to begin his bid for glory over the next 12 months. The Scot...

Manchester City: Hart earns Pellegrini praise

Manuel Pellegrini hailed Joe Hart as "the best goalkeeper in England" after his impressive display in Manchester City's 2-1 Boxing Day win over Liverpool. Hart was dropped by the City boss earlier in...

West Bromich Albion: Mel set for Baggies job

Real Betis coach Pepe Mel has emerged as the clear favourite to take over as manager of West Bromwich Albion. The Baggies are thought to have already held initial talks with the Spaniard as they search...

Lexus Chase: Kimmins eyes Bobs Worth revival

Bobs Worth part-owner Malcolm Kimmins says the Cheltenham Gold Cup winner can bounce back from his disappointing run at Haydock as he prepares for the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown on Saturday. The...

England Cricket: Patience key for England – Anderson

England bowler James Anderson says patience was the key to England's improved performance on the second day of the fourth Ashes Test against Australia at the MCG. England are on top in Melbourne after...

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Man United: Red Devils can spring surprise – Rooney

Wayne Rooney says Manchester United "can surprise a few people" in the second half of the Premier League season following their hard-fought victory at Hull City on Boxing Day. United found themselves...

Arsenal: Vermaelen happy with Gunners

Thomas Vermaelen has insisted he is happy at Arsenal and does not want to leave the club despite not being first-choice for the Gunners in defence this season. The Belgium international has struggled...

Liverpool: Rodgers fury at ‘horrendous’ officials

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has described the performance of the officials in his side's 2-1 defeat at Manchester City as "horrendous" and wondered why Bolton-based referee Lee Mason was in charge of...

Premier League: Man United suffer more injury woe

Manchester United may well have begun a busy run of fixtures with a dramatic 3-2 win at Hull City on Boxing Day but their squad has been stretched further with news that Phil Jones is out for a 'couple of...