Reuters Football - Premier League

Tottenham and Defoe give Redknapp day to remember

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:14:05 GMT

LONDON, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Harry Redknapp began his managerial career watching his Bournemouth side lose 9-0 in the snow.

Defoe scores five as Spurs demolish Wigan 9-1

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:02:07 GMT

LONDON, Nov 22 (Reuters) - England striker Jermain Defoe scored five second-half goals as an irresistible Tottenham Hotspur demolished Wigan Athletic 9-1 to go fourth in the Premier League on Sunday.

Chelsea and Man Utd win while Arsenal lose

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:27:39 GMT

LONDON, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Chelsea trounced Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-0 to stay five points clear of champions Manchester United at the top of the Premier League on Saturday.

Benitez says Liverpool can still finish in top four

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:45:39 GMT

LIVERPOOL, England, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Liverpool can still finish in the Premier League top four despite a poor run of form, manager Rafa Benitez said on Saturday after his injury-hit side were held to a 2-2 draw by Manchester City.

Controversial teenager Kakuta makes Chelsea debut

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:05:54 GMT

LONDON, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Chelsea gave French teenager Gael Kakuta his Premier League debut on Saturday, two years after he was controversially signed from Racing Lens.

Tottenham's Cudicini out of hospital and rest of season

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:03:18 GMT

LONDON, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini was discharged from hospital on Friday following surgery after a motorcycle crash but the Italian is unlikely to play again this season, his club manager said on Friday.

Eduardo signs long-term deal with Arsenal

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:13:41 GMT

LONDON, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Croatia striker Eduardo has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.

Portsmouth chief Storrie in court on tax evasion charge

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:17:36 GMT

LONDON, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie appeared in court on Monday to face charges of tax evasion over a 2003 transfer deal.

Van Persie out for up to six weeks with injury

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:39:27 GMT

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Dutch and Arsenal striker Robin van Persie will be out of action for up to six weeks after partially rupturing a right ankle ligament on Saturday.

Portsmouth transfer freeze to be lifted - Al-Fahim

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:19:50 GMT

DUBAI, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Portsmouth have secured financing and expect a transfer freeze imposed for unpaid debts to other clubs to be lifted next week, minority owner Suleiman al-Fahim said on Sunday.

Retirement crosses exhausted Tevez's mind

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:45:11 GMT

BUENOS AIRES, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Disappointment at losing his first choice place for Argentina and exhaustion have led Carlos Tevez to consider retirement after the World Cup, despite being only 25, usually a peak age in a footballer's career.