Reuters Football - Premier League

Man City draw again as Burnley strike late

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:43:17 GMT

LONDON, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Manchester City had to settle for a fifth consecutive Premier League draw on Saturday, finishing 3-3 with Burnley after having battled back from a two-goal deficit to lead with three minutes remaining.

United arrive at good time for Chelsea, Ancelotti says

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:12:21 GMT

COBHAM, England, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Chelsea face title rivals Manchester United at the perfect time on Sunday because the London side are fit, playing well and full of confidence, coach Carlo Ancelotti said.

Roundup-Ferdinand out of trip to Chelsea

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:46:39 GMT

LONDON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Brief news from the English Premier League before this weekend's matches (all times GMT):

Kroenke unlikely to thwart Wenger's plans for Arsenal

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:00:17 GMT

LONDON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - While Arsene Wenger's young Arsenal team are playing some stunning soccer on the pitch, the men in suits who run the club are playing an intriguing game behind the scenes at the Emirates Stadium.

Ferguson says real United will show up at Chelsea

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:23:58 GMT

LONDON, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Manchester United sit just two points behind Chelsea in the table but as they prepare to visit Stamford Bridge on Sunday there is a sense that something is not quite right with the Premier League champions.

Chelsea interest nice but I'm happy in Madrid - Aguero

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:40:42 GMT

MADRID, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero is flattered by the interest Chelsea have shown in buying him but said he is happy to stay in the Spanish capital for the time being.

Zola hopes Hines goal will spark West Ham's season

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:39:48 GMT

LONDON, Nov 5 (Reuters) - A late winner from substitute Zavon Hines against Aston Villa on Wednesday could prove to be the turning point in West Ham United's season, according to coach Gianfranco Zola.

Kroenke edges closer to takeover threshold at Arsenal

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:09:39 GMT

LONDON, Nov 5 (Reuters) - American sports mogul Stan Kroenke raised his stake in Arsenal to 29.9 percent on Thursday, the threshold beyond which he will have to make an offer for the remaining shares.

Hines strikes late to give West Ham long awaited win

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:46:06 GMT

LONDON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - West Ham United won their first Premier League match since the opening day of the season when Zavon Hines scored deep in stoppage time to give them a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa at Upton Park on Wednesday.

Injured Everton midfielder Arteta suffers setback

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:17:10 GMT

LONDON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta has suffered a minor setback in his recovery from injury, the Premier League club said on its website (www.evertonfc.com).

Liverpool's Degen loses red card appeal

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:08:04 GMT

LONDON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Liverpool's selection problems deepened after the Football Association rejected Philipp Degen's appeal against the red card he received during the Premier League defeat to Fulham.