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Harry Redknapp wins place on BBC’s bench for Euro 2012

• Tottenham manager to be a pundit at championship• Redknapp will give views on Roy Hodgson's EnglandHarry Redknapp may not be going to the European Championship with England but he will still have his say on their performances. The Tottenham manag...

Ferguson: Newcastle hold key to title

• City must win at Newcastle – 'a very difficult place to go'• Danny Welbeck and Jonny Evans to miss Swansea gameSir Alex Ferguson admits Newcastle United hold the key to Manchester United's hopes of winning the Premier League.United need Manches...

Alan Shearer hints at being open to joining Roy Hodgson’s England team

• Hodgson is in the process of forming his backroom staff• Shearer surprised by negativity surrounding England managerAlan Shearer has hinted he may be open to an approach from Roy Hodgson to become part of the new England manager's coaching team.W...

Rio Ferdinand prepared to play for England alongside John Terry

• Manchester United defender ready to answer Hodgson call• Sir Alex Ferguson: 'He's had a fantastic season'Rio Ferdinand is ready to stand up to the physical demands of leading the England defence at this summer's European Championship, after decid...

Bolton Wanderers 1-4 Tottenham Hotspur | Premier League match report

An uplifting evening brought Fabrice Muamba back to a football stadium for the first time since his cardiac arrest but he had to watch Tottenham Hotspur canter to victory in pursuit of Champions League qualification, which left Bolton Wanderers still d...

Fabrice Muamba makes tearful return to Bolton to watch Tottenham game

• Midfielder 'overwhelmed' by support after cardiac arrest • 'Thank you – not just the Bolton fans but the whole country'Fabrice Muamba admitted he "wished he was playing today" before receiving an emotional reception on the Reebok Stadium pitch ...

Silva confirms desire to extend contract at Man City

• Midfielder has two years left on current deal• Silva focused on helping City win Premier LeagueDavid Silva has indicated he would like to stay at Manchester City beyond the two years remaining on his current deal though the playmaker is focusing ...

Roberto Mancini is a match for Sir Alex Ferguson on and off the pitch

Manchester City's manager stood up to his rival at the Etihad Stadium and the balance of power shiftedSay "Hello" to Manchester's new Mr Smooth. The coolest operator in town was seen working his charms on the touchline of the Etihad Stadium after ...

Danny Welbeck’s injury threatens Manchester United’s title challenge

• Bruised ankle puts striker in doubt for United's final two games• Welbeck's partnership with Wayne Rooney is important to clubDanny Welbeck's bruised ankle makes him a doubt for Manchester United's final two matches of their title challenge, thou...

Manchester City beat Manchester United: what next? Live webchat

The Guardian's Manchester football correspondent, Jamie Jackson, answers your questions liveManchester City's victory in the Manchester derby has returned them to the top of the Premier League, and are favourites for the title with two matches left to ...

Manchester City v Manchester United: five talking points | Jamie Jackson

Manchester City's Roberto Mancini went against his safety-first stereotype to outwit United's ageing engine-room1 City take grip on title race Life, they say, is all about the timing and when Vincent Kompany rose to a David Silva corner with the clock ...

Sir Alex Ferguson accuses Roberto Mancini of ‘refereeing’ the game

• The managers had a touchline row in second half• Ferguson admits defeat has put City in pole positionSir Alex Ferguson accused Roberto Mancini of "haranguing" the match officials throughout the 1-0 defeat for Manchester United which the Scot admi...