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Injured Rooney tipped to face Tottenham

Injured Rooney tipped to face Tottenham

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is expected to recover from a groin strain in time to face Tottenham on New Year's Day. 29 Dec 2013
Moyes delighted with resilient United

Moyes delighted with resilient United

Manchester United boss David Moyes praised his side's resilience after their 1-0 win at Norwich City on Saturday. 29 Dec 2013
Downing not expecting Anelka punishment

Downing not expecting Anelka punishment

Keith Downing is not expecting West Brom striker Nicolas Anelka to be punished for his goal celebration during the 3-3 draw with West Ham. 29 Dec 2013
Popa happy with Wanderers changes

Popa happy with Wanderers changes

Western Sydney Wanderers coach Tony Popovic refused to dwell on what could have been despite watching his side concede an injury-time goal in their 1-1 draw with Melbourne Victory on Saturday night. 29 Dec 2013
Muscat: Gui is delivering

Muscat: Gui is delivering

Melbourne Victory coach Kevin Muscat has refused to heap praise on Gui Finkler despite admitting he was pleased with his performance in their 1-1 draw with the Western Sydney Wanderers. 29 Dec 2013
Fab Finkler free-kick stuns Wanderers

Fab Finkler free-kick stuns Wanderers

Gui Finkler's sensational free-kick deep into injury-time has earned Melbourne Victory a 1-1 draw with Western Sydney Wanderers at a packed AAMI Park on Saturday night. 28 Dec 2013
Rooney: Mid-season EPL break is inevitable

Rooney: Mid-season EPL break is inevitable

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney believes it is "only a matter of time" before a mid-season break is introduced in England. 28 Dec 2013
Cardiff City sack under-fire Mackay

Cardiff City sack under-fire Mackay

Cardiff City have sacked manager Malky Mackay after months of speculation over the Scot's position at the Welsh club. 28 Dec 2013
Hannover sacks manager Slomka

Hannover sacks manager Slomka

Hannover have parted company with head coach Mirko Slomka after a disappointing first half of the Bundesliga season. 28 Dec 2013
FA to investigate Rodgers ref comments

FA to investigate Rodgers ref comments

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is being investigated over comments made about referee Lee Mason, the Football Association have confirmed. 28 Dec 2013
As tough as it comes for Aloisi

As tough as it comes for Aloisi

Under-fire Melbourne Heart coach John Aloisi admits he is at the lowest ebb of his professional career as his team crashed to a 17th A-League game without a win. 28 Dec 2013
Phoenix still targeting A-League finals

Phoenix still targeting A-League finals

Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick was disappointed with his side's performance despite emerging victorious against Melbourne Heart at AAMI Park on Friday night. 28 Dec 2013
Pellegrini against mid-season break

Pellegrini against mid-season break

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini insists he does not want a mid-season break in England, but feels teams need longer to recover. 28 Dec 2013
Sherwood 'insulted' by stop-gap suggestions

Sherwood 'insulted' by stop-gap suggestions

Tottenham head coach Tim Sherwood has dismissed claims he is a stop-gap option until a more high-profile candidate can be appointed. 28 Dec 2013
Wenger praises returning Podolski

Wenger praises returning Podolski

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger praised Lukas Podolski after his goalscoring return and feels the German proved he can have a "huge impact". 28 Dec 2013
Phoenix consign Heart to a new low

Phoenix consign Heart to a new low

The pressure has been mounted further on John Aloisi after Melbourne Heart lost 1-0 to Wellington Phoenix at home on Friday night to fall six points adrift at the bottom of the table. 27 Dec 2013
Muscat: Our best, will beat the best

Muscat: Our best, will beat the best

Coach Kevin Muscat says Melbourne Victory at their attacking best are a handful for any A-League team including Western Sydney Wanderers. 27 Dec 2013
Popa slams Shinji exit talk

Popa slams Shinji exit talk

A fiery Tony Popovic has hit out at reports marquee man Shinji Ono is on his way out of the Western Sydney Wanderers, insisting the classy midfielder is going nowhere. 27 Dec 2013
Muscat inks new two-year deal

Muscat inks new two-year deal

Wellington Phoenix utility Manny Muscat has signed a new two-year deal to remain with the A-League club. 27 Dec 2013
Farina: We got schooled by Roar

Farina: We got schooled by Roar

FRANK Farina faces the monumental task of rebuilding Sydney FC's battered confidence ahead of a crucial run of games which could define the Sky Blues' season. 27 Dec 2013
Payback Petratos - Mulvey hails hat-trick hero

Payback Petratos - Mulvey hails hat-trick hero

When Dimitri Petratos was let go by Sydney FC a year ago, there was question marks over his attitude and temperament. 27 Dec 2013