Pienaar eager for return to Everton

Steven Pienaar says he's excited for his return to Everton, albeit on loan, after leaving the team in January last year to play for Tottenham.

History comes into play in Man United-Liverpool test

Manchester United are expected to face the sternest test of their unbeaten Premier League campaign when they resume their rivalry with Liverpool.

Tottenham-Everton match postponed over riots

Tottenham's opening Premier League match against Everton has been postponed due to the violence in London, the league's chief executive has confirmed.

Arsenal have stamina to go for quadruple

Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal have the stamina to maintain their draining challenge for all four major trophies.

Everton accept Chelsea bid for Pienaar

Everton have accepted an offer from Chelsea for midfielder Steven Pienaar, and rejected a lower bid from Premier League rivals Tottenham.

Everton spoil City's big chance on Tevez return

Tim Cahill and Leighton Baines stole the show from Carlos Tevez as 10-man Everton clinched a 2-1 victory over Manchester City.

Chelsea and Arsenal win but United stumble

Chelsea took advantage of Manchester United's slip-up at Everton when they won 2-0 at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.

Neville urges Everton Cup caution

Phil Neville insists Everton have plenty of work to do before they can realise a Wembley dream as they prepare to host Middlesbrough on Sunday.

Yakubu levels in Everton's draw with Boro

Ayegbeni Yakubu turned home a free kick for the equaliser in Everton's 1-1 victory over Middlesbrough on Sunday.

Bendtner goal leaves Everton sweating on Europe

Everton missed the chance to confirm a place in next season's UEFA Cup when they were beaten 1-0 by Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday. Nicklas Bendtner headed the only goal after 77 minutes at the Emirates stadium against a stubborn Everton side who needed just a draw to guarantee finishing fifth.

Arsenal and Liverpool earn 1-0 wins

Nicklas Bendtner scored with a late header on Sunday to give Arsenal a 1-0 win over Everton in the Premier League, and Liverpool beat Manchester City by the same score. Bendtner jumped to head a cross from Armand Traore past Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard in the 77th minute.

Newcastle snap wretched winless streak

Goals from Mark Viduka and Michael Owen ended Newcastle United's wretched run of 13 English Premiership games without a win as they beat struggling Fulham 2-0 at St James' Park on Saturday. At the other end of the table, Everton were left two points behind city rivals Liverpool.

Music to Parreira's ears

The belated, but soothing pronouncement from Bafana Bafana administrative manager Sipho Nkumane on Tuesday night that "all the players are now in camp" must have sounded like music to the ears of coach Carlos Alberto Parreira. The last three players to arrive were Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar, Maccabi Haifa fullback Tsepo Masilela and Bloemfontein Celtic's Tumelo Nhlapo.

Giggs leads United pursuit of Arsenal

Ryan Giggs's 100th league goal saw Manchester United on the way to a 4-1 win against bottom-of-the-table Derby County to keep up the pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal on Saturday. Victory at Old Trafford, where Carlos Tevez scored either side of halftime, left second-placed United a point behind the Gunners

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