Teamtalk Friday May 9

Brown calls on Tigers' spirit

Phil Brown has called for the character in his Hull squad to come to the fore during Sunday's Championship play-off semi-final at Watford.

Daily Mail Friday May 9

I don't know why Palace are favourites, we're just glad we're not in Leicester's shoes - Warnock revelling in his 'Brucie bonus'

Neil Warnock will be going for lucky number seven in promotions when Crystal Palace host Bristol City in tomorrow's Championship play-off semi final at Selhurst Park, but he is playing down his side's chances and insists that it is his greatest career achievement to have reached even this far


Daily Mail Friday May 9

Manchester City set for second UEFA Cup campaign in 31 years after England finish top of Fair Play league

Manchester City are set to play European football next season for only the second time in 31 years after England was awarded an extra UEFA Cup place by finishing top of UEFA's 'Fair Play' league

Daily Mail Friday May 9

Villa boss O'Neill says Liverpool manager Benitez's comments are 'absolutely crazy' as row escalates

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has dismissed as "absolutely crazy" Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez's latest remarks in an escalating row over Gareth Barry. O'Neill reacted angrily last week when news of Liverpool's £10million bid for the England midfielder was made public

BBC Sports Friday May 9

O'Neill furious at Benitez claims

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neil launches an attack on Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez over the Gareth Barry transfer move.

BBC Sports Friday May 9

Adebayor dismisses exit rumours

Emmanuel Adebayor vows to stay at Arsenal, while boss Gunners boss Arsene Wenger says he is mystified at reports that Alexander Hleb is leaving.

Daily Mail Friday May 9

Reading's Sonko loses appeal over two-week suspension

Reading's Ibrahima Sonko has lost his appeal against being suspended for two weeks for refusing to play in a reserve game against Tottenham

Daily Mail Friday May 9

Arsenal's Czech Republic star Rosicky ruled out of Euros after revealing he needs surgery

Arsenal midfielder and Czech Republic captain Tomas Rosicky has confirmed he will miss next month's European Championships due to a tendon injury

Teamtalk Friday May 9

Warnock gunning for top-flight chance

Neil Warnock has shelved his plan to retire once his time at Crystal Palace is up following his remarkable success this season.

BBC Sports Friday May 9

Eriksson remains coy over future

Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson admits it is possible he could leave the club at the end of the season.

Daily Mail Friday May 9

Sammy Lee is the leading contender to be Rafael Benitez's assistant at Liverpool

Sammy Lee is now the firm favourite to be appointed as assistant to Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez

Daily Mail Friday May 9

United boss Fergie accuses Bolton stars of undermining title race with too much partying before their clash with Chelsea

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has accused Bolton of doing too much celebrating this week as they prepare to face Chelsea in the title decider on Sunday. Ferguson compared Wigan's determined approach to their game against United with Bolton's mood ahead of their trip to Stamford Bridge

BBC Sports Friday May 9

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ESPN Soccernet Friday May 9

Wenger: 'Nothing' in Hleb exit claim

Arsene Wenger insists there is 'nothing' in reports that key midfielder Alexander Hleb is set to follow Mathieu Flamini out of the Premier League club.

Teamtalk Friday May 9

Form counts for nothing - Smith

Watford striker Tommy Smith says form will count for nothing as they prepare to host Hull in the first leg of the Championship play-offs.

BBC Sports Friday May 9

England lands extra Uefa Cup slot

England get an additional club in next season's Uefa Cup after topping Europe's fair play rankings.

BBC Sports Friday May 9

We needed more signings - McLeish

Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish says he feared the squad was "a little bit light" for the second half of the season.

BBC Sports Friday May 9

McLeish wants belief from Blues

Birmingham manager Alex McLeish insists his side's belief will be key if they are to avoid the Premier League drop.

Daily Mail Friday May 9

West Ham striker Bellamy 'looking better' as he gets green light to train with Cardiff

FA Cup finalists Cardiff will have an addition to their squad as they build up to Wembley next week - West Ham striker Craig Bellamy. Bellamy is back in full training and has been given permission by West Ham manager Alan Curbishley to continue his rehabilitation with the Bluebirds next week

Teamtalk Friday May 9

Blades release veteran Horsfield

Sheffield United boss Kevin Blackwell has began his rebuilding for next season by releasing senior players Geoff Horsfield and Paul Gerrard.

Teamtalk Friday May 9

Ecclestone denies Zidane reports

QPR co-owner Bernie Ecclestone has denied reports linking Zinedine Zidane with the vacant managerial role at Loftus Road.

Teamtalk Friday May 9

City chief promises Coleman cash

Coventry chairman Ray Ranson admits boss Chris Coleman will have money to spend this summer but refuses to reveal how much.

Teamtalk Friday May 9

Holloway set for Mandaric meeting

Leicester manager Ian Holloway will meet with Milan Mandaric on Monday to resolve his future at the relegated club.

ESPN Soccernet Friday May 9

Scolari plays down City link, Benfica target Sven

Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has distanced himself from talk he will replace Sven-Goran Eriksson as Manchester City coach while Benfica claim the Swede is their sole target to become their new boss.

Daily Mail Friday May 9

Ferguson: Rooney is a major doubt for Wigan but he'll be raring to go against Chelsea in Moscow

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is confident Wayne Rooney will be fit for the Champions League Final with Chelsea on May 21 even if he does not make Sunday's title crunch at Wigan

Daily Mail Friday May 9

Chelsea win the title? Heskey's goal has already handed it to United, says Wigan chief Whelan

Dave Whelan told Chelsea today to forget about winning the Premier League as Emile Heskey had already settled the title race. The Wigan chairman, whose team host leaders Manchester United on Sunday, also revealed how Sir Alex Ferguson had sent him a congratulatory email after Heskey's late goal secured the Latics a 1-1 draw last month

BBC Sports Friday May 9

"I'm surprised everyone thinks Fulham will survive. I fancy Reading to stay up" - MS

"I'm surprised everyone thinks Fulham will survive. I fancy Reading to stay up" - MS

BBC Sports Friday May 9

Ferguson has confidence in Bolton

Sir Alex Ferguson has faith that Bolton will provide a stern test for Chelsea in Sunday's Premier League title decider.

ESPN Soccernet Friday May 9

Wenger refutes Hleb 'to leave Arsenal' claims

Arsene Wenger insists there is 'nothing' in reports that key midfielder Alexander Hleb is set to follow Mathieu Flamini out of the Premier League club.

Teamtalk Friday May 9

McCarthy begins Molineux clear-out

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has wasted no time shaping his squad for next season, with no less than six players on their way out of Molineux.

Daily Mail Friday May 9

Adebayor demands an £80,000-a-week deal from Arsenal and threatens to quit if he doesn't get it

Arsene Wenger fears his young Arsenal team are in danger of breaking up after it emerged that Emmanuel Adebayor has demanded £80,000 a week to stay at the club. The 24-year-old striker signed a new contract last summer worth a weekly £35,000, but he has told Wenger he wants to be paid in line with the top players in the Premier League

BBC Sports Friday May 9

Keegan & Ashley in Magpies talks

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan is meeting with owner Mike Ashley in London to discuss key issues facing the club.

BBC Sports Friday May 9

Ups and downs

BBC Sport keeps tabs on the promotion and relegation issues and the race for Europe

Teamtalk Friday May 9

Pilgrims boss eyeing new signings

Plymouth boss Paul Sturrock has been busy searching for new recruits and he admits to have seen some players that have got him "excited".

Teamtalk Friday May 9

Watson desperate for Premier return

Crystal Palace midfielder Ben Watson is desperate for play-off success in order to experience life in the Premier League again.

Teamtalk Friday May 9

Adebola braced for tough test

Dele Adebola is under no illusions about how tough Bristol City's Championship play-off semi-final against Crystal Palace will be.

ESPN Soccernet Friday May 9

Mikel backing for Grant ahead of title finale

Midfielder Mikel John Obi has given his backing to under-fire Chelsea boss Avram Grant ahead of their crucial final Premier League game against Bolton.

ESPN Soccernet Friday May 9

Pre-match spotlight on Eriksson at Man City

Sven-Goran Eriksson was expected to face a barrage of questions over his Manchester City future at a scheduled press conference at the club's training ground at Carrington on Friday.

ESPN Soccernet Friday May 9

Blues boss Mcleish shrugs off Bruce comparison

Alex McLeish has brushed off suggestions that Birmingham would have secured Premier League safety by now had Steve Bruce remained with the midlands club.

ESPN Soccernet Friday May 9

Osman aiming to avoid Euro place 'disaster'

Everton midfielder Leon Osman believes it will be 'a disaster' if the club fail to qualify for the UEFA Cup on the last day of the season.

ESPN Soccernet Friday May 9

Coppell has faith players will beat the drop

Reading manager Steve Coppell maintains he still has faith in his players in their battle for Premier League survival at Derby this weekend.

ESPN Soccernet Friday May 9

Substance over style for embattled Hodgson

Roy Hodgson insists he will draw no extra pride from Fulham's tactics should they escape relegation from the Premier League.

ESPN Soccernet Friday May 9

James hopes to prove fitness for Cup Final

Portsmouth's England goalkeeper David James will plead with manager Harry Redknapp for the chance to prove his FA Cup final fitness in the last Premier League game of the season against Fulham on Sunday.

Daily Mail Thursday May 8

I wouldn't be able to stop Manchester United getting Steve Bruce, says Wigan chairman Dave Whelan

Steve Bruce has already had one message marked ?personal? from Old Trafford this season, and Wigan owner Dave Whelan fears another could soon be winging its way to the JJB Stadium

Daily Mail Thursday May 8

Keegan: I won't be sacked at showdown with Newcastle owner

Kevin Keegan will be severely reprimanded at his showdown meeting with Newcastle owner Mike Ashley in London today ? but he is confident he will remain the club?s manager

Daily Mail Thursday May 8

Derby boss Paul Jewell hits out at Reading assistant's slur

Paul Jewell has hit back at Kevin Dillon after the Reading coach claimed the Royals deserved to be relegated if they couldn?t win at Pride Park

Daily Mail Thursday May 8

We didn't deserve the ovation after Birmingham win - concerned Fulham boss Roy knows Championship remains a real risk

Roy Hodgson is concerned Fulham's premature victory celebrations at Craven Cottage last Saturday may yet come back to haunt them. Hodgson joined chairman Mohamed Al Fayed and the team on a lap of honour following a critical 2-0 over Birmingham that has left them on the brink of an astonishing escape act

Teamtalk Thursday May 8

Coates: We have final say on Shola

Stoke chairman Peter Coates insists the club "never" agreed to a binding deal to make Shola Ameobi's move to the Britannia Stadium permanent.

Teamtalk Thursday May 8

Mowbray wins final manager's gong

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray has beaten Tony Pulis, Kevin Blackwell and Neil Warnock to the Championship Manager of the Month award for April.

BBC Sports Thursday May 8

Lawro's predictions

Mark Lawrenson's view on the final weekend of Premier League games

Teamtalk Thursday May 8

Fowler set to stay with Bluebirds

Robbie Fowler looks set to extend his stay at Cardiff for another season after his representative admitted that is the most likely scenario.

BBC Sports Thursday May 8

Bruce vows Wigan will give 100%

Steve Bruce insists his Wigan side will give their all in Sunday's decisive Premier League game against Manchester United.

Teamtalk Thursday May 8

Eastwood available for transfer

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has confirmed out-of-favour striker Freddy Eastwood is available for transfer after failing to "fit into" his team.

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Premier League Table

TeamPWDLFADP
Man Utd37266578225684
Chelsea37259364253984
Arsenal372311373314280
Liverpool372013465283773
Everton371881152322062
Aston Villa3716111069492059
Blackburn37151394944558
Portsmouth37169124839957
Man City371510124445-155
West Ham37139154048-848
Tottenham371113136659746
Newcastle371110164462-1843
Wigan371010173449-1540
Middlesbrough37912163552-1739
Sunderland37116203658-2239
Bolton3799193553-1836
Fulham37712183760-2333
Reading3796223766-2933
Birmingham37711194261-1932
Derby3718282085-6511