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Kasper Schmeichel takes a kick out at Old Trafford last season

Leicester's Schmeichel a doubt for trip to United

Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has suffered an injury scare and is a doubt for the Foxes' trip to Manchester United.

Soccer • 22 Sep 16

Joey Barton has been suspended by Rangers for three weeks

Joey Barton: I'm not going anywhere

Suspended midfielder Joey Barton insists he has unfinished business with Rangers after claiming he cannot wait to rejoin Mark Warburton's squad.

Soccer • 22 Sep 16

Loris Karius of Liverpool in action against Derby

Jurgen Klopp mulling goalkeeper choice

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp remains undecided about whom his goalkeeper will be this weekend with summer signing Loris Karius finally in a position to challenge Simon Mignolet.

Soccer • 22 Sep 16

Celtic see off Alloa for semi-final spot

Late goals from James Forrest and Moussa Dembele took Celtic past Alloa and into the Betfred Cup semi-final but the Hoops made hard work of overcoming the League One outfit 2-0 at Parkhead.

Soccer • 22 Sep 16

Man United end losing streak at Northampton

Jose Mourinho's Manchester United ended a three-match losing streak and reached the EFL Cup fourth round with a timely, if at times uncomfortable, win at Northampton.

Soccer • 22 Sep 16

EFL Cup round-up: City and Spurs safely through

Manchester City, Tottenham and West Ham all booked their places in the EPL Cup fourth round, while City and United have been drawn against each other in the next round.

Soccer • 21 Sep 16

Stephen (c) scored one and made the other for Reading

EFL Cup round-up: Quinn shines for 10-man Reading

Republic of Ireland midfielder Stephen Quinn led ten-man Reading to a gutsy 2-1 win at Brighton that put the Royals in the hat for the fourth round of the EFL Cup.

Soccer • 21 Sep 16

Swashbuckling Fabregas rides to Chelsea rescue

Cesc Fabregas sent a reminder to Chelsea boss Antonio Conte as his extra-time double capped a fine comeback at 10-man Leicester.

Soccer • 20 Sep 16

Thibaut Courtois: 'From the first minute I loved Spain for its people, the way of life, the food.'

Chelsea keeper Courtois wants La Liga return

Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois admits he misses Spain and intends to return to La Liga one day.

Soccer • 20 Sep 16

Yaya Toure has been warned by his manager

Toure's agent calls out Pep in bizarre fallout

Yaya Toure will not play for Manchester City again until he apologises to the Premier League club for comments made by his agent, Pep Guardiola said on Tuesday.

Soccer • 20 Sep 16

Juergen Klopp & Ilkay Gundogan at Borussia Dortmuind

Klopp urged Gundogan to move to Premier League

Liverpool coach Juergen Klopp advised Ilkay Gundogan to move to the Premier League this season, saying the playing style in England's top division suited the creative midfielder, the Manchester City player said on Tuesday.

Soccer • 20 Sep 16

Celtic were heavily beaten in the Champions League by Barcelona

Barton under investigation over alleged Celtic bet

Joey Barton is under investigation for allegedly breaking football betting rules after reports that he bet on Celtic to lose heavily against Barcelona in the Champions League.

Soccer • 20 Sep 16

Andy King wants Leicester to go as far as they can in the Cup competitions

King keen to win more trophies with Leicester

Leicester midfielder Andy King insists now the Premier League champions have a taste for silverware they want more.

Soccer • 20 Sep 16

Manchester United players were left dejected after defeat at Watford

Mourinho admits he has work cut out at United

Jose Mourinho concedes he has work to do to stop the individual errors he believes are costing Manchester United.

Soccer • 19 Sep 16

Seamus Coleman celebrates after scoring against Middlesbrough

Seamus Coleman urges Everton to stay focused

Unbeaten Everton have made their best start to a season in 38 years but, while some fans may be getting carried away, their Republic of Ireland defender Seamus Coleman insists the players cannot.

Soccer • 18 Sep 16

Paul Pogba has disappointed since moving to Manchester

Mourinho leaps to defence of £90m Pogba

Jose Mourinho has offered another vote of confidence in Paul Pogba, adamant that Manchester United's misfiring summer signing should not be judged on his world-record transfer fee.

Soccer • 17 Sep 16

Paul Pogba has had an underwhelming start at Old Trafford

Mourinho: Don't judge Pogba on world-record fee

Jose Mourinho has offered another vote of confidence in Paul Pogba, adamant that Manchester United's misfiring summer signing should not be judged on his world-record transfer fee.

Soccer • 17 Sep 16

Lovren starred in another Liverpool win at Stamford Bridge

Too soon for Lovren to talk up Reds' title chances

Dejan Lovren insists it is too early to consider Liverpool as Premier League title contenders despite their impressive start to the season.

Soccer • 17 Sep 16

James McClean scoring West Brom's third goal against the Hammers

McClean on target as Baggies hammer Irons

A new era at West Brom began in entertaining style as a 4-2 home win against West Ham helped ease speculation about Tony Pulis' future.

Soccer • 17 Sep 16

Kelechi Iheanacho scores for the league leaders who made it five from five beating Bournemouth

Slick Manchester City make it five wins from five

Pep Guardiola's stunning start at Manchester City continued as the Premier League leaders crushed Bournemouth 4-0 at the Etihad Stadium.

Soccer • 17 Sep 16

Islam Slimani bagged a brace for the champions

Slimani bags a brace as Leicester beat Burnley

Record signing Islam Slimani capped a dream Premier League debut as his brace powered Leicester to victory over Burnley.

Soccer • 17 Sep 16

Jake Livermore saw red during the first half for a handball in the box

Sanchez hits double as Gunners claim easy victory

Alexis Sanchez scored twice as Arsenal easily beat 10-man Hull City 4-1, securing a third successive Premier League win for the first time since January.

Soccer • 17 Sep 16

Dejan Lovren beats Thibaut Courtois to open the scoring

Stunning Henderson strike lifts Reds past Chelsea

A dominant Liverpool beat Chelsea 2-1 at Stamford Bridge on Friday, goals from Dejan Lovren and Jordan Henderson halting the London side's unbeaten run in the Premier League.

Soccer • 17 Sep 16

Philippe Coutinho could return to the Liverpool line-up

Premier League team news

All the latest updates ahead of the weekend's Premier League ties.

Soccer • 16 Sep 16

Mike Phelan's Hull entertain Arsenal on Saturday

Phelan mulling over Hull contract offer

Hull City's interim manager Mike Phelan has been offered a permanent job with the Premier League club but is yet to decide whether to accept.

Soccer • 16 Sep 16

Cross-Channel

Leicester's Schmeichel a doubt for trip to United

Joey Barton: I'm not going anywhere

Jurgen Klopp mulling goalkeeper choice

Celtic see off Alloa for semi-final spot

Man United end losing streak at Northampton

EFL Cup round-up: City and Spurs safely through

EFL Cup round-up: Quinn shines for 10-man Reading

Swashbuckling Fabregas rides to Chelsea rescue

Chelsea keeper Courtois wants La Liga return

Toure's agent calls out Pep in bizarre fallout

Klopp urged Gundogan to move to Premier League

Barton under investigation over alleged Celtic bet

King keen to win more trophies with Leicester

Mourinho admits he has work cut out at United

Seamus Coleman urges Everton to stay focused

Mourinho leaps to defence of £90m Pogba

Mourinho: Don't judge Pogba on world-record fee

Too soon for Lovren to talk up Reds' title chances

McClean on target as Baggies hammer Irons

Slick Manchester City make it five wins from five

Slimani bags a brace as Leicester beat Burnley

Sanchez hits double as Gunners claim easy victory

Stunning Henderson strike lifts Reds past Chelsea

Premier League team news

Phelan mulling over Hull contract offer