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Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand drops appeal over extended ban
New England captain Rio Ferdinand has withdrawn his appeal against additional one-match ban for Craig Fagan clash. [More]

Defensive poser for Harry Redknapp ahead of Tottenham's trip to Wolves
Spurs manager must decide whether to recall Sebastien Bassong or hand debut to Younes Kaboul for trip to Wolves. [More]

Carlo Ancelotti defends decision to stand by Chelsea captain John Terry
Chelsea manager backs John Terry to continue as captain of the west London club despite off-field allegations. [More]

Newcastle unsure over Joey Barton return
Newcastle manager Chris Hughton has admitted that he does not know when Joey Barton will return to action following injury. [More]

Fantasy Football Europe: five defenders to consider
With so much talent available, which defenders are worth signing? [More]

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Sunderland's Benjani hopes to have last laugh on Portsmouth striker Kanu
Ex-Portsmouth striker out to ensure joke is on former teammate when he returns to relegation-haunted Fratton Park. [More]

Gianfranco Zola may be 'too nice', says West Ham owner David Sullivan
West Ham owner David Sullivan fears Gianfranco Zola may be "too nice" for Premier League management. [More]

Crystal Palace put up for sale in Financial Times
Administrators in charge of Championship side take out an advert in Financial Times in a bid to sell club. [More]

West Ham owners want players to take 25% pay cut
West Ham's players will be asked to take a 25 per cent pay cut by the club's new owners, David Sullivan and David Gold. [More]

Liverpool can stay in top four now, says proud Steven Gerrard
Steven Gerrard insists Liverpool can be "proud" of their gritty victory in the Merseyside derby. [More]

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Arsene Wenger blames media for Stamford Bridge fall-out
Arsenal manager responds to Michael Ballack's "bad losers" attack and says press only focus on his negative comments. [More]

Robinho: Roberto Mancini's tactics to blame for my Manchester City departure
Robinho has criticised Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini for not giving him the freedom to express himself. [More]

Tottenham have resources to qualify for Champions League, believes Peter Crouch
Peter Crouch insists Tottenham have enough resources to create history and reach the Champions League for the first time. [More]

Colchester 2 Southend 0: match report
Anthony Wordsworth scored twice to close Colchester to within two points of third-placed Charlton Athletic. [More]

India's wealthiest man denies Liverpool takeover deal
India's wealthiest man, Mukesh Ambani, says there is "no truth" to reports he will purchase a stake in Liverpool. [More]

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Paper View: Michael Ballack tells Arsene Wenger to stop moaning
Latest headlines, rumours, gossip and news, every morning from the national press. [More]

Rio Ferdinand may withdraw appeal against four-game ban for elbowing to appease FA
Rio Ferdinand, the new England captain, may withdraw his appeal against a four-match ban as a gesture of goodwill to the FA. [More]

West Ham's leading light Scott Parker can halt descent into relegation darkness
West Ham must follow the lead of Scott Parker if they are to arrest their slide into the Championship, writes Henry Winter. [More]

West Ham's new owner David Gold urges his team to 'whack' his old club Birmingham
David Gold has urged West Ham to "whack" former club Birmingham City at Upton Park on Wednesday night. [More]

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini sets his sights on Arsenal and third place
Roberto Mancini's is confident Manchester City will make next season's Champions League by finishing in third place. [More]

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