Barclays Premier League News

EPL chief quits England's 2018 World Cup bid team

2009-11-24T19:19:43

England's struggling bid to host the 2018 World Cup finals suffered another setback on Tuesday when English Premier League (EPL) chairman Dave Richards resigned from the board.

Premier League strugglers Portsmouth sack Hart

2009-11-24T18:59:05

Paul Hart became the first English Premier League manager to lose his job this season after he was "relieved of his duties" by basement club Portsmouth on Tuesday.

Hart leaves Portsmouth

2009-11-24T18:14:13

Paul Hart has been "relieved of his duties as first-team manager" of Portsmouth, a statement issued by the Premier League basement club said on Tuesday.

Hart leaves Portsmouth - report

2009-11-24T17:50:24

Paul Hart has left his post as manager of English Premier League basement club Portsmouth with immediate effect, Sky Sports reported on Tuesday.

Unhappy Babel hints at Reds exit

2009-11-24T12:17:52

Dutch winger Ryan Babel has reportedly threatened to walk out on Liverpool unless he gets more first-team football, adding to the sense of crisis gathering around Anfield in what has been a frustrating season to date.

Wigan players refund fans who witnessed Spurs massacre

2009-11-23T16:13:51

Wigan's shell-shocked players on Monday offered to refund supporters who travelled to London to watch their side being thrashed 9-1 by Tottenham.

Five-star Defoe on his way to South Africa

2009-11-23T11:48:11

Harry Redknapp believes Jermain Defoe has made an unanswerable case for inclusion in England's World Cup squad by becoming only the third player to score five times in a Premier League match.

Rovers give Allardyce a boost with win over Bolton

2009-11-22T18:59:00

Blackburn Rovers gave their absent manager Sam Allardyce something to cheer with a 2-0 win away to his former club Bolton Wanderers in the English Premier League on Sunday.

Fuller makes Pompey pay for penalty miss

2009-11-22T18:51:53

Jamaica striker Ricardo Fuller's neat finish was good enough to give Stoke City a 1-0 win over Premier League strugglers Portsmouth at the Britannia Stadium on Sunday.

Record English Premier League wins

2009-11-22T18:44:58

Tottenham Hotspur's 9-1 rout of Wigan Athletic here on Sunday was one of the most lopsided Premier League victories.

Five-star Defoe as Spurs put nine past Wigan

2009-11-22T18:17:41

Jermain Defoe scored five goals as Tottenham Hotspur thrashed Wigan Athletic 9-1 at White Hart Lane here on Sunday, a record victory for the hosts in the top-flight.

English Premier League table

2009-11-22T18:03:32

English Premier League table after Sunday's matches (played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, goals against, points):

Collated English Premier League results

2009-11-22T18:01:04

Collated English Premier League results on Sunday:

Defoe nets five-timer as Spurs hit Wigan for nine

2009-11-22T17:31:45

Tottenham blazed to a 9-1 win over Wigan at White Hart Lane here on Sunday with Jermain Defoe netting a five-timer in Spurs' highest scoring topflight win.

English Premier League results

2009-11-22T17:07:15

English Premier League results on Sunday:

Benitez backs Reds to secure top four finish

2009-11-22T01:30:33

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez brushed aside his team's stuttering form to insist that they will finish in the top four.

Ancelotti's kids can ease Chelsea's transfer burden

2009-11-22T01:26:36

Carlo Ancelotti believes Chelsea's much-criticised youth system is finally yielding fruit and can negate the need for a spending spree in the January transfer window.

Gunners given glimpse of life without van Persie

2009-11-22T01:25:31

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger refused to blame the absence of Robin van Persie as his team failed to score for the first time this season in a 1-0 defeat at Sunderland.

Ferguson looks ahead to New Year duel with Chelsea

2009-11-22T01:00:31

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Manchester United can take charge of the title race if they reach the New Year in touch with leaders Chelsea.

Chelsea, United cruise as Arsenal stumble

2009-11-21T19:53:10

Chelsea strengthened their position at the top of the Premier League by cruising to a 4-0 win over struggling Wolves on Saturday.