GERRARD: Liverpool skipper takes on City

Premier League weekend preview

Liverpool take on Man City as the action returns with a bang!

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GRIT: O'Shea battles with Henry in Paris

John O'Shea hopeful over fitness

Man United defender tells us his thigh injury is not too serious.

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BLATTER: FIFA chief upset the Irish

FIFA will not replay Paris play-off

Governing body dash Irish hopes with official announcement.

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CELEBRATIONS: Uruguay enjoy making it through

World Cup finalists in full

A list of the 32 teams that have made it through to South Africa.

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CONTROVERSY: Gallas equalises in extra time

Henry handball dumps sad Irish out

Controversial extra-time Gallas goal breaks Ireland's hearts.

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FIGHT: Tempers flare in the Slovenia tie

World Cup play-off round-up

Russia and Ukraine bow out but Portugal progress.

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BERBATOV: Bulgaria's new record goalscorer

Berba has only one dream left to realise

New record holder hopes it's a case of third time lucky.

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Eduardo signs new deal at Arsenal

Reds interest dashed by fresh Emirates contract for striker.

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KEANE: Struggling with Ipswich

It's the same old Keano at Ipswich

Sources blast Irishman's management style at Ipswich Town.

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Babbel fears Premier League predators

Stuttgart boss fears Man Utd and Spurs want to nab his stars.

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West Brom targeting Old Firm pair

Roberto Di Matteo is planning moves for Boyd and Caldwell.

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Big guns in £20m Rodwell battle

Red Devils fight Chelsea for highly-rated Everton starlet.

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WRIGHT-PHILLIPS: Left chasing shadows

Capello's second string come up second best

Familiar theme as England beaten by top-class opponents.

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TERRY: Brazil are beatable

John Terry: Brazil don't scare me

Skipper not fazed by Samba stars despite defeat.

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CAPELLO: Defeat was a learning experience

Capello learns from Brazil defeat

England boss knows his team must toughen up for the World Cup.

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Fabio Capello

Fabio Capello's Europe nightmare

Champions League Final could scupper England's World Cup preparations

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UPSON: Chasing Fabiano in vain

X-rated wannabes fail Capello audition

England stand-ins fail to impress as gulf in class is confirmed.

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PRINCE WILLIAM: Backing the 2018 bid

The FA's World Cup bid trump card is unveiled

Prince William is the Ace up the sleeve as 2018 team target votes.

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PRINCE WILLIAM: With Wayne Rooney

Prince William backs the 2018 bid

Royal seal of approval to the bid to stage the finals.

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Paul Hart: Portsmouth plight is a warning to all

But manager vows to fight on despite Pompey's financial woes

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ROSE: Scores the only goal of the game at Wembley

Richards upset at being overlooked

City ace is disheartened but England U21s beat Portugal at Wembley.

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Six Prem stars all want to be bosses

Some of the country's biggest names plan to head into management.

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BELLAMY: In hot form for Manchester City

The inside story behind Man City's new talisman

Craig Bellamy bawls out his team-mates as he emerges as the main man.

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Spurs ponder cheeky loan bid

Tottenham boss wants McGregor as loan cover for Cudicini.

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Sir Alex Ferguson: My toughest battle

Manchester United boss is leading the battle against cancer.

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PALACIOS: Battling in midfield against Stoke

Palacios' hell over brother's murder

Spurs midfielder considered quitting when left devastated.

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BENITEZ: Plenty on his mind

Rafa Benitez in new World Cup fear

Liverpool boss faces more club versus country battles.

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Carlos Tevez rates Rooney as the best

Argentinian rates Reds striker better than Messi and Ronaldo.

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HEALY: Benched for Serbia international

Healy won't be rushed on Sunderland future

Black Cats striker in no hurry to quit the Stadium of Light in January.

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Carlo Ancelotti rapped in court

Chelsea chief angers an Italian judge with second no-show.

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Nani's either brave or flipping stupid

Criticising Fergie is never a good move, says United legend Paul Ince

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HIDDEN: Who is the mystery Canary?

MATCH OF THE DAY: Norwich 2 Tranmere 0

Four home wins on the spin for in-form Canaries.

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VASSELL: Fancies a move to Bolton

Vassell eyes Bolton escape route

Turkish move turns sour so striker looks for Reebok opening.

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BARTLETT (right): With Adam Pearson in the stands

Hull of a deal for Bartlett

Tigers supremo could pick up £40million windfall with sale.

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TRIESMAN: The ultimate dream is in hands

Triesman asks Premier League for cash

Lord Triesman faces another challenge to his authority.

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AURELIO: In action against John O'Shea of Manchester United

Rafa Benitez wants to keep Aurelio

Liverpool boss keen to offer new two-year deal to Brazilian.

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Michael Carrick hails Ferguson's energy

England midfielder in awe of manager and veteran duo.

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James Vaughan

Derby want James Vaughan on loan

But Bolton may see off County with £3m bid for Everton striker

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WILLIAMS: With Wales boss John Toshack

Wigan ready to raid Swansea again

Roberto Martinez fancies another one of his old players in January.

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JOHNSON: Leading light in the Championship

Boro insist Johnson must stay

Strachan puts block on New Year switch for wonder winger.

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AGUERO: Chelsea's top target in January

Aguero tops Chelsea shopping list

Blues are stunned by the cost of Atletico Madrid ace.

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DIEGO CAPEL

Spurs back in for Diego Capel

Harry Redknapp eyes January swoop for Sevilla winger

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AIDEN McGEADY

Celtic's Aiden McGeady is Brum target

City boss Alex McLeish prepares to splash Carson Yeung's cash

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REMY: Finding the net regularly in France

Pompey fancy double French swoop

Loic Remy and Hatem Ben Arfa on Paul Hart's hit-list.

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MAICOSUEL: Arsenal on his trail

Arsenal like look of Brazilian

Wenger still keeping tabs on Hoffenheim midfielder.

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LUKAKU (right): Potentially a world-beater

Chelsea lead race for 'New Drogba'

Blues like the look of powerful 16-year-old Anderlecht striker.

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ASHLEY: Still ready to sell Newcastle

Ashley will sell up if Toon go up

Owner will put Magpies back up for sale if they gain promotion.

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POYET: New Brighton boss

Gus Poyet's help for heroes

Newly-appointed Seagulls boss puts things into perspective.

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Michael Owen needs to be trusted

United striker deserves a chance to show he still has what it takes.

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MOUYOKOLO: Could sign on at Lorient

French option for Mouyokolo

Lorient could be the next destination for Hull City defender.

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Caldwell makes Clarets admission

Skipper says he has a big part to play in keeping the Burnley dream alive.

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