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In a surprising decision, the FA have announced, via a statement on their Web site, they have approached West Brom manager Roy Hodgson to coach the national team.

Roberto Di Matteo says he was never bothered by the possiblity of facing Real Madrid, and sees Bayern Munich as an opponent of equal difficulty, as Chelsea prepare for battle with their German counterparts in the Champions League final.

Tottenham are back in the top four of the Premier League table, and are close to clinching a Champions League spot, after Spurs defeated Blackburn 2-0 at White Hart Lane.

Tottenham strolled to a commanding 2-0 win over a dispirited and thoroughly unorganised Blackburn squad.

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After his valuable goal against Barcelona at the Nou Camp, Spanish striker Fernando Torres, who has been criticised by many people for his form this season, scored a brilliant hat-trick to help Chelsea thump Queens Park Rangers in a stunning 6-1 victory at Stamford Stamford Bridge.

Manchester United winger Nani has criticised his team for letting local rivals Manchester City back into the title battle and said the players should feel ashamed if they do not win the league this season.

Steven Gerrard said he was prepared to give Luis Suarez a tounge-lashing after seeing him shoot at goal from 45 yards away during the 3-0 league win over Norwich.

Manchester City welcome United to the Manchester derby that could decide the destination of the Premier League, as Roberto Mancini and Sir Alex Ferguson play mind games.er League, as Roberto Mancini and Sir Alex Ferguson play mind games.

As we build up to what is potentially the biggest Manchester derby in recent years, if not ever, we re-live the memories of that stunning 6-1 humiliation City handed United in October last year.

Tottenham Hotspur's Director of Football Administration, Darren Eales, has denied reports linking the club's Mexican midfielder Giovani Dos Santos with a move to the MLS.

Manchester City's star Italian striker continues to find himself in sexual controversies.

Sir Alex Ferguson is reportedly working on signing Sao Paulo's attacking midfielder Lucas Moura and Hoffenheim's Gylfi Sigurdsson.

Redknapp has admitted that Spurs need to win all four matches, if they want to be back in the top four, while Kean is looking for his team's third away success of the season, so that they could get out of relegation.

Harry Redknapp, after months of fighting various clubs and media speculation, has finally admitted Luka Modric may be leaving White Hart Lane this summer.

Welsh winger Gareth Bale, whose future at White Hart Lane has been widely speculated on, has threatened to leave Tottenham if they fail to qualify for the Champions League next season.

Luis Suarez scored a hattrick as Liverpool cruised to a comfortable victory over Norwich City at Carrow Road.

Robin van Persie was once again the difference between Arsenal winning and losing, scoring the equaliser in the Gunners' 1-1 draw with Stoke City.

Chelsea have confirmed they have agreed a deal to sign Werder Bremen attacking midfielder Marko Marin.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini admits he would love to have Wayne Rooney in his team and hailed the Red Devils striker as a champion.

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said the club's youth team coach Steve Bould could replace Pat Rice as the assistant manager for next season.

The Premier League has decided to cancel pre-match handshakes for Sunday's game between Chelsea and QPR, following an ongoing legal battle between John Terry and Anton Ferdinand over charges of racial abuse.

Crucial meeting of all 16 Premier League heads set to take place at Kfar Maccabiah.

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany says that he understands how important the Manchester derby is to the fans of both sides and claims it's as big as the El Clasico.

Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp has hit back at critics, especially Croatian defender Vedran Corluka (who is on loan from Spurs to Bayer Leverkusen in Germany), who blamed the boss for Spurs' recent late season slump.

Pep Guardiola insists he wants a break from football and has no plans to join Chelsea or any other club after his departure from the Nou Camp.

Arsene Wenger is reportedly first in the race to sign Athletic Bilbao's Javi Martinez and also has eyes on Rennes' Yann M'Vila and Anderlecht's Lucas Biglia.

Chelsea are reportedly leading the race to sign FC Porto's Brazilian striker Hulk, for a fee of £35 million.