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'I'm always looking to attack'

It is now a different Tamim Iqbal that one gets to see in international cricket as the left-hander has adopted a much more composed approach.

Arsenal's top-four hopes suffer major blow with 3-0 Palace loss

Arsenal's hopes of finishing in the Premier League's top four suffered a potentially fatal blow as they suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat at relegation-threatened Crystal Palace on Monday.

EPL 39th game 'not far away'

The head of the International Champions Cup exhibition tournament said Monday he believes the English Premier League is ready to revisit proposals to stage a 39th game overseas.

City focused for tough Arsenal and Chelsea tests: Garcia

The international break has allowed Manchester City players to recuperate and refocus ahead of their Premier League trips to Arsenal and Chelsea, midfielder Aleix Garcia has said.

Manchester City charged with failing to control players: FA

Manchester City face a charge of failing to control their players by the Football Association for their surrounding the referee Michael Oliver when he awarded a penalty in the 1-1 draw with Liverpool on Sunday.

Leicester's Jamier Vardy got death threats over Ranieri sacking

Leicester City's Jamie Vardy has said he was subjected to death threats and his wife targeted by aggressive motorists after allegations that he contributed to the sacking of manager Claudio Ranieri.

Pep rues lack of goals

Sharper finishing is all that is required to take Manchester City to the next level, manager Pep Guardiola said after his side's 1-1 draw with Liverpool.

Manchester United fined for failing to control players at Chelsea

Manchester United have been fined 20,000 pounds ($24,784.00) for failing to control their players in Monday's FA Cup quarter-final defeat at Chelsea, the governing body said on Friday.

Too many rule changes will slow the game down, says Wenger

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says that while the introduction of technology and other rule changes may benefit the sport in certain cases there is a real danger that football could become a "stop-and-go game".

December 26, 2016
December 26, 2016

Football: Klopp targets more luck with injuries as Reds chase Chelsea

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes a little more luck on the injury front is all that is separating his team from Premier League leaders Chelsea as the Reds prepare to face Stoke City on Tuesday.

December 25, 2016
December 25, 2016

Football: Man Utd upturn leaves Mourinho feeling at home

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says he has started to feel "really at home" at Old Trafford and believes foundations are in place to bring success back to the club.

December 25, 2016
December 25, 2016

Football: Conte revels in Chelsea's Christmas cheer

Antonio Conte's first few months as Chelsea manager could hardly have gone any better as his side head into the holiday period six points clear at the Premier League summit.

December 25, 2016
December 25, 2016

Football: Guardiola pleased with rejuvenated Sterling

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes winger Raheem Sterling has recaptured his best form in time for the club's hectic festive programme in the Premier League.

December 25, 2016
December 25, 2016

Football: Ozil and Arsenal look to bounce back after mini-slump

Arsene Wenger knows Arsenal have no margin for error when they attempt to revive their Premier League title challenge against West Bromwich Albion on Monday.

December 25, 2016
December 25, 2016

Football: Anger the spur for ailing champions Leicester

Leicester City host Everton on Monday hoping inspired words from the players can transform a season, not just a match.

December 25, 2016
December 25, 2016

Barton charged with betting

Controversial footballer Joey Barton is alleged to have placed over 1000 football bets over a ten-year period and has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association.

December 25, 2016
December 25, 2016

Draxler ends Wolves debacle

Julian Draxler had the world at his feet when Wolfsburg paid Schalke 35 million euros ($37.3m) back in August 2015 for Germany's rising star.

December 25, 2016
December 25, 2016

'Man Utd have lost their traditions'

Former Manchester United manager David Moyes says the club have abandoned their traditions ahead of his return to Old Trafford with Sunderland on Boxing Day.

December 23, 2016
December 23, 2016

Football: Henderson delighted with Liverpool's defensive resolve

Jordan Henderson is pleased with Liverpool's new-found defensive resilience after their castigated back-line kept clean sheets in the recent Premier League victories over Middlesbrough and local rivals Everton.