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It’s been an epic season of twists and turns at the top end of the table so far and there could yet be more to come as the title race reaches a nail-biting climax with just three games left to go and just three points separating the two halves of Manchester, the red and the blu...

At the beginning of last month it seemed like Chelsea’s season was going to pot. They were in danger of crashing out of the Champions League at the first knockout stage following a 3-1 first-leg defeat at Napoli and their league form had been somewhat sketchy as they tried to c...

Sloppy Red Devils surrender title race initiative Still stinging from a painful FA Cup semifinal defeat to arch-rivals Liverpool, David Moyes’ Everton side had little to play for but pride as they visited champions elect Manchester United on Sunday. The game was still seen as o...

We often hear the argument that bad decisions made by referees and their assistants even themselves out over the course of a season. So in theory, even though the officials are liable to make the odd mistake here and there that can alter the outcome of a match, it should all work...

Arteta leaves City title bid on life support For all the talk of Manchester City’s strength in depth, their recent collapse has underlined their dependence on a handful of key players. Roberto Mancini’s side has looked wobbly at the back when either captain Vincent Kompany or...

Carroll and Co endure frustrating return to Newcastle An intriguing subplot to Sunday’s game between Newcastle and Liverpool was the presence of three ex-Magpies in the Reds starting lineup. £35 million man Andy Carroll was joined by Spaniard Jose Enrique – who made the un...

Masters of the league title run-in, Manchester United, have moved three points ahead of their “noisy neighbours” to swing the odds of lifting that illustrious Premier League trophy in May firmly in their favour. Sir Alex Ferguson’s side could only manage the one goal agains...

Stamford Bridge stalemate keeps Blues adrift Chelsea and Tottenham entered Saturday’s London derby in contrasting form. The hosts had won their first four games under new manager Roberto di Matteo prior to Wednesday’s defeat at Manchester City, while Spurs had taken just a ...

It would have been one of the most glorious comebacks in European football history if Arsenal had managed to overhaul the four goal deficit accrued after a dismal display at the San Siro in their Champions League first leg tie against AC Milan. The Gunners had it all to do after...

City relinquish lead after slipping at Swansea While their 100% home record had been just enough to keep them on top for much of the season, Manchester City’s poor recent form on their travels was a cause for real concern as they headed to the Liberty Stadium to face promote...