Aston Villa and Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given has hailed new manager Tim Sherwood as someone who “oozes confidence”.

Steve McClaren has distanced himself from the managerial vacancy at Aston Villa.

Tim Cahill and the New York Red Bulls have reached a mutual decision to end the Australia forward’s contract.

Phil Jones insists Manchester United have not given up hope of catching Barclays Premier League leaders Chelsea.

Diego Costa was on target in a 2-0 win as Barclays Premier League leaders Chelsea proved a barrier too far for West Ham.

Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey hopes his wonder goal against Galatasaray in Istanbul can help spark a run which kick-starts the Gunners’ domestic campaign - and dedicated the victory to under-fire boss Arsene Wenger.

Newcastle 2 Chelsea 1

Emmanuel Adebayor says Tottenham’s players are paralysed by fear at White Hart Lane and would rather play away due to the negative atmosphere generated by the club’s supporters.

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Manchester United defender Phil Jones is expected to meet with the club’s medical staff on Tuesday as the Red Devils wait to discover the extent of the injury he sustained on England duty.

After the transfer window drew to a close on Monday night, we look at some of the best deals done this summer.

Rory McIlroy confessed he paid a price for celebrating three wins in succession, including capturing a fourth Major, rather than work on his game after shooting a 74 on the opening day of the Barclays Championship in New Jersey.

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has signed a new five-year contract with the Barclays Premier League champions, the club have announced.

Striker Alexis Sanchez has agreed to join Arsenal on a long-term contract for an undisclosed fee, the club have announced.

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini is confident his side can keep the destiny of the Barclays Premier League title within their own hands after having to make do with a point at Arsenal.

Tiger Woods gave a non-committal answer when asked about his chances of making the Masters today.

Holders Wigan will take on Arsenal in the first of the FA Cup semi-finals on Saturday April 12, the Football Association has announced.

US Open champion Justin Rose has Georgia on his mind as he makes his comeback from a two-month injury lay-off in this week’s Northern Trust Open.

Toronto FC head coach Ryan Nelsen claims his club face competition from “top-four” Barclays Premier League clubs in the battle to sign England striker Jermain Defoe.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger accepts the club will have to buy a new striker in the January transfer window if Nicklas Bendtner’s ankle injury proves a long-term problem.

Everton defender Johnny Heitinga has turned down a move to West Ham.

Ray Wilkins has become the latest high-profile member of Rene Meulensteen’s backroom staff after being named as the new assistant head coach of the Barclays Premier League strugglers.

Borussia Dortmund 0 Arsenal 1

Adnan Januzaj has signed a five-year contract with Manchester United, the Barclays Premier League champions have confirmed.

Marouane Fellaini was “nervous” as transfer deadline day arrived but insists he has joined a Manchester United team that is set up to retain the Barclays Premier League title.

Arsenal’s transfer kitty is in safe hands with new chairman Sir Chips Keswick, according to former custodian Peter Hill-Wood – but whether manager Arsene Wenger spends any of that on Luis Suarez before the transfer window slams shut remains to be seen.

Chelsea 2 Everton 1

Roberto Martinez insists FA Cup winners Wigan must be proud of their achievements despite suffering the “heartbreak” of relegation from the Barclays Premier League with a 4-1 defeat at Arsenal.

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew will attempt to plunge Sunderland deeper into relegation trouble even though he believes the Barclays Premier League needs both north-east clubs.

Ciaran Clark has warned his Republic of Ireland team-mates they will not be able to relax for a second as they attempt to dent Sweden’s hopes of World Cup qualification.

Wolves striker Kevin Doyle has committed himself to a long-term fight for promotion after missing out on the chance to play Champions League football.

Alex Ferguson has admitted Pep Guardiola’s decision to join Bayern Munich has caught him by surprise.

QPR boss Harry Redknapp celebrated a momentous victory over Chelsea to ease his disappointment at missing out main transfer target Joe Cole.

Sunderland midfielder David Meyler was today in talks with npower Championship side Hull over a permanent move.

Newcastle 1 QPR 0

David Silva believes the Manchester City players need to take responsibility for their failure in Europe, shifting the blame from manager Roberto Mancini.

Juan Mata has admitted he was given a rude awakening about Chelsea’s rivalry with Liverpool but was determined not to be caught cold in tomorrow’s clash at Stamford Bridge.

Wigan 2 West Ham 1

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has stressed he and his team-mates are under no illusions about the significance of tonight’s Champions League home clash with Borussia Dortmund and says they are ready to “deliver”.

Manchester United 2 Tottenham 3

Steve Kean’s troubled reign as Blackburn manager came to an end tonight as he resigned from his role, saying in a statement that he had been “forced” out and that his position had become “untenable”.

Alessandro Del Piero is set to confirm his move to Australian club Sydney FC this lunchtime, despite interest from Liverpool.

Didier Drogba’s management company tonight rubbished reports the striker had been released by Shanghai Shenhua.

Tottenham have confirmed winger Aaron Lennon has signed a new contract which commits him to the club until 2016.