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The stories of the season … so far
Halfway through the season is a good time to review the ups, downs, surprises and the predictable
Avram Grant resigns as Ghana head coach
Grant’s resignation comes five days after his side was knocked out in this year’s Africa Cup of Nations.
Ba says racist abuse led to Hammers dinner bust-up
West Ham striker Demba Ba claimed on Tuesday he had been racially abused by a fan at the club’s end of season dinner at a luxury London hotel.
Grant on borrowed time at West Ham
Avram Grant appears to be on borrowed time after it emerged that West Ham are giving consideration to replacing their manager with Sam Allardyce.
SA vs Nigeria: A titanic rivalry
Football statistics are weighted in Nigeria’s favour at this weekend’s clash between the Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana. Nigeria may be in a renewal process of their own, but one…
United, Chelsea pack experienced punch
Chelsea may be playing their first Champions League final and Manchester United appearing in the showpiece event only after a nine-year absence, but there will be no shortage of…
Chelsea’s Drogba sets up United showdown
Didier Drogba sent Chelsea to their first Champions League final and got revenge on Rafa Benitez as his double strike clinched a 3-2 win against Liverpool in Wednesday’s…
Torres wants one more Champions League fairy tale
Fernando Torres has been living a dream in the Champions League this season but the Liverpool striker wants one more fairy tale in his side’s semifinal second leg against Chelsea…
Chelsea keep pressure on United with narrow win
Chelsea kept their Premier League title hopes alive with a 1-0 victory over Middlesbrough on Sunday but their performance would have caused few alarms for leaders Manchester…
Man United, Chelsea taste victory
Manchester United beat old rivals Liverpool 3-0 at Old Trafford on Sunday as the reigning champions were left five points clear at the top of the Premier League table. But it was…
Ramos savours Tottenham glory
Tottenham Hotspur manager Juande Ramos savoured the sweet taste of success after beating Chelsea 2-1 in the League Cup final at Wembley on Sunday. ”It’s always a tremendous…
Ronaldo double puts United back on top
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as champions Manchester United returned to the top of the Premier League on goal difference from Arsenal after a 2-0 win at home to Portsmouth. The…
United ready to flex muscles as title race hots up
Louis Saha expects Manchester United’s superior squad to give the champions a decisive edge as the Premier League title fight hots up. Sir Alex Ferguson rested Carlos Tevez, Ryan…
Manchester United wary of trip to West Ham
Champions Manchester United begin the second half of their Premier League title defence at the top of the league on Saturday but manager Alex Ferguson will be hoping for better…
Arsenal hope that history repeats itself
Arsenal have enjoyed Christmas Day at the top of the Premier League standings — and are hoping that history repeats itself and keeps them top at the end of the season. The club…