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West Ham’s Jenkinson suffered ‘significant’ knee injury

West Ham United defender Carl Jenkinson suffered a "significant injury" to his left knee during their 2-2 Premier League draw with Manchester City.
Crystal Palace v West Ham United – Barclays Premier League

Journalist Berbatov interviews himself to vent frustration

Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov interviewed himself to express frustration at being left on the bench in PAOK Salonika's 1-0 defeat against AEK Athens.
New PAOK Salonika’s soccer player Berbatov takes a picture with his mobile phone during his presentation at the Toumba stadium in Thessaloniki

Manchester City captain Kompany to return in two weeks

Manchester City's captain Vincent Kompany will miss the League Cup semi-final against Everton, manager Manuel Pellegrini said.
Manchester United v Manchester City – Barclays Premier League

Barcelona midfield trio fighting fever to make Athletic game

Barcelona's Andres Iniesta, Sergio Busquets and Arda Turan are trying to shake off the flu to be fit for the King’s Cup quarter-final vs Athletic Bilbao.

Everton’s Jagielka back for semi-final but Besic, Mirallas out

Captain Phil Jagielka will return to Everton's squad for the Capital One Cup semi-final against Manchester City after being rested at the weekend.
Everton v Dagenham & Redbridge – FA Cup Third Round

Newcastle agree 12 million pound fee for Spurs’ Townsend – reports

Reuters) – Newcastle United have agreed to sign out-of-favour Tottenham Hotspur winger Andros Townsend for 12 million pounds ($17 million), British media reported on Tuesday. Townsend, 24, a regular in the England squad last season, has made just seven appearances for Spurs in all competitions this campaign and has not started a Premier League game […]
Tottenham Hotspur v AS Monaco – UEFA Europa League Group Stage – Group J

Guidolin has lifted the mood at Swansea, says Williams

REUTERS – New head coach Francesco Guidolin has lifted the mood at Swansea City with the players keen to prove their worth to the Italian, captain Ashley Williams said after Sunday’s 2-1 Premier League win over Everton. Before the 60-year-old’s arrival Swansea were in dreadful form, having picked up just one win in their last […]
Everton v Swansea City – Barclays Premier League

Spurs defender Vertonghen suffers knee ligament damage

Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen faces weeks on the sidelines with damaged knee ligaments after falling awkwardly.
Crystal Palace v Tottenham Hotspur – Barclays Premier League

Van Gaal made no offer to quit Man Utd – club sources

.LONDON (Reuters) - Louis van Gaal did not offer to resign after watching his team's latest home defeat at the hands of Southampton at the weekend.
Manchester United v Southampton – Barclays Premier League

Barry banishes Everton hopes of top-four finish

Midfielder Gareth Barry has acknowledged that Everton's pursuit of a Premier League top-four finish are all but over.
Everton v Swansea City – Barclays Premier League

Man City’s Nasri hopes to return from injury by end of March

Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri expects to return to action by end of March.
Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester City – Barclays Premier League

Courtois expects Costa to continue scoring spree

REUTERS – Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois backed team mate Diego Costa to continue his goalscoring spree after the striker scored the winner in Sunday’s 1-0 Premier League victory over bitter rivals Arsenal. Costa has struggled to recapture the form he displayed on his debut season, when he netted 20 goals in 26 league appearances to […]
Arsenal v Chelsea – Barclays Premier League