Ajax head coach Frank de Boer turns down approach from Liverpool
• 'I am honoured, but I am only just getting started with Ajax'• André Villas-Boas and Roberto Martínez favourites for roleLiverpool have received another setback in their search for a successor to Kenny Dalglish after the Ajax head coach, Frank ...
He thinks it’s all over: bookie pays out on Manchester United title win
• Betfred declares title race over with seven games remaining• Same bookmaker lost £500,000 in 1998 after paying out earlyA Manchester United-supporting bookmaker has tempted fate once again by paying out on his side retaining the Premier League t...
Yann M’Vila admits interest in summer move to Arsenal from Rennes
• Midfielder tempted by chance to work with Arsène Wenger• 'If a French coach wants you, it changes everything'Yann M'Vila has revealed the chance to work with Arsène Wenger could give Arsenal the edge over other potential suitors in the chase fo...
Chelsea an ‘embarrassment’ to league and next manager faces ‘hell’
• LMA and former manager Luiz Felipe Scolari condemn club• José Mourinho the favourite to replace André Villas-Boas• In pictures: the brief reign of Villas-BoasChelsea have come under fire from both the League Managers' Association chief execut...
I can help fire Manchester United past City to title – Wayne Rooney
• United remain two points behind rivals after weekend games• 'It's been one of my best seasons and hopefully I can kick on'Wayne Rooney is confident his form in front of goal this season can help Manchester United reel in Manchester City in the Pr...
Tuesday’s quiz: freak injuries
Today's set of teasers are feeling the painKaty Murrells
Venky’s stress commitment to Blackburn despite £18.6m pre-tax loss
• Loss compares to only £1.9m for previous year• Indian company issue assurances over continued fundingThe owners of Blackburn Rovers have provided assurances over the continued funding of the club – even if they are relegated this season – af...
Dimitar Berbatov’s representatives in contact with Bayer Leverkusen
• Tentative talks begin about return to former club • Manchester United could yet extend striker's dealDimitar Berbatov's representatives have confirmed they have spoken to Bayer Leverkusen about the possibility of the striker returning to the Bund...
Football quiz: Christmas
Today's teasers are drunk on brandy butterKaty Murrells
Darren Fletcher takes ‘extended break from football’ due to illness
• Manchester United midfielder suffering from bowel condition• 27-year-old not expected to play again this seasonDarren Fletcher is to take "an extended break from football'' because of health reasons, Manchester United have announced. The Scotland...
Frank Lampard: André Villas-Boas keeping me in dark over Chelsea role
• Lampard not given explanation over absence from starting XI• Midfielder came off bench to score winner against Man CityFrank Lampard has admitted André Villas-Boas has yet to tell him why he was dropped to the bench for Chelsea's two biggest mat...
Quiz: football’s worst kits
Today's questions want you to put a year to the eyesoresKaty Murrells
