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Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante scores their first goal past Crystal Palace’s Vicente Guaita (David Klein/Reuters)

Kante’s goal secures Palace coup for Chelsea

N’Golo Kante is growing into his more advanced midfield role with a composed finish that gave Chelsea a 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace

Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere opened the scoring against Aston Villa after 34 minutes into the match.

Premier League: Wilshere peaking as Wenger eyes Fergie record

Since being promoted into Wenger’s first choice line-up, Wilshere has excelled, prompting talk of an international recall ahead of the World Cup.

Frank Lampard of Chelsea scores the opening goal from the penalty spot during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Reading at Stamford Bridge.

Dodgy Torres goal seals Chelsea’s comeback

Fernando Torres’s late goal proved decisive as Chelsea staged a second-half recovery to secure a 4-2 win over the recently promoted Reading.

Chelsea’s Italian Manager Roberto Di Matteo.

Chelsea aims to close gap on rivals Man City and United

Roberto Di Matteo is determined to translate last season’s Champions League and FA Cup double into success in the league.

Balotelli on borrowed time as City’s title bid fades

Mario Balotelli’s Manchester City future was in the balance after manager Roberto Mancini admitted his patience with the striker was wearing thin.

City

City, United match will be League decider, says Fergie

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson says the Premier League title race will be decided by the outcome of his team’s match against Manchester City.

Divisions in Chelsea become clearer

David Luiz’s apparent criticism of teammate Frank Lampard this week has done nothing to dispel the view that Chelsea are currently a club in turmoil.

Arsenal stun Spurs in seven-goal derby

Theo Walcott struck twice as Arsenal staged a remarkable comeback to beat London rivals Tottenham Hotspur 5-2 and reclaim a place in the top four.

Man U fight back to win after dodgy refereeing

Man U fight back to win after dodgy refereeing

Wayne Rooney believes Manchester United’s three-goal comeback against Chelsea could prove decisive in the Premier League title race.

Under-fire Ancelotti considers bolstering Chelsea defence

Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti will decide whether to make a centre-back one of his primary January transfer targets.

Fergie fears United could regret Fulham frustration

Sir Alex Ferguson conceded Manchester United could live to regret their frustrating 2-2 draw against Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday.

Defiant Wenger still has eye on the double

Arsene Wenger bullishly insisted that Arsenal would take the next step towards a league and European Cup double by beating Liverpool in their Champions League quarterfinal second…

Ferguson slams Chelsea’s Mourinho

Sir Alex Ferguson on Friday launched a stinging attack on Jose Mourinho in the wake of the Chelsea manager’s claims that Manchester United are being favoured by referees during…

Blackburn manager sings Benni’s praises

Blackburn boss Mark Hughes is hoping a refreshed Benni McCarthy can fire Rovers all the way to the first FA Cup final at the rebuilt Wembley stadium after the South African…

Gerrard in, Beckham out

If David Beckham was hoping for an early return to international football, the Real Madrid midfielder will have watched Steven Gerrard’s inspiring display in England’s 5-0 defeat…

Mourinho refuses to claim title

Jose Mourinho has warned that the Premiership title race is not yet over, despite Chelsea establishing a commanding nine-point advantage over second-placed Manchester United with…