Charlton missed the chance to climb out of the Barclays Premiership drop zone as fellow relegation battlers Sheffield United earned a share of the spoils at The Valley.

ARSENE WENGER’S Arsenal career has been peppered with “Where were you?” moments and on the occasion of his 10th anniversary in charge, it received its defining image.

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WHILE the dust settles on perhaps the most controversial transfer English football has ever witnessed, Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is turning his attention to the start of another Champions League campaign which could make or break his future at Stamford Bridge.

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LIVERPOOL have acquired an “icon” who will prove he is more than just a World Cup finals flop.

Gareth Southgate claims in-form Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink “would love to stay” at Middlesbrough beyond his current contract, which expires in the summer.

Slovakian midfielder Jan Kozak is on the verge of joining West Brom on loan from Artmedia Bratislava for the remainder of the season.

Birmingham striker Emile Heskey will have an x-ray to determine the extent of the knee injury suffered during Saturday’s Premiership clash at Charlton.

West Brom are now attempting to sign Ugo Ehiogu on loan for the remainder of the season after it emerged the Middlesbrough defender still has 18 months of his contract remaining.

CHELSEA have denied making any illegal bonus payments to their former striker Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink.

Middlesbrough manager Steve McClaren is facing a goalkeeping crisis for Thursday’s UEFA Cup clash with Sporting Lisbon after seeing his side outplayed by David O’Leary’s side at Villa Park.

Chelsea’s relentless push for the Barclays Premiership title gained added momentum as they opened up a 3-0 lead against Portsmouth at Stamford Bridge.

Joseph-Desire Job struck late to spare sluggish Middlesbrough from FA Cup embarrassment against brave Notts County at Meadow Lane.

Joseph-Desire Job looks set to partner Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink in attack for the visit of Norwich.

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Celtic goalscoring legend Bobby Lennox is confident the club will attract bigger stars than Nacho Novo.

JIMMY-FLOYD HASSELBAINK'S agent has invited Celtic to make an official approach for the Chelsea striker.

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill today confirmed he is interested in signing Rivaldo.

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Chelsea will be without Claude Makelele for tomorrow’s trip to Aston Villa after the French midfield star was stretchered off with a knee injury in yesterday’s goalless home draw with Middlesbrough.

Newcastle stole a march on Champions League rivals Liverpool after a 4-2 win over Everton at St James' Park lifted them into fourth spot in the Barclaycard Premiership.

Bolton 0 Chelsea 2

Jay-Jay Okocha again skippered Bolton despite recent comments claiming he is tired and the suggestion from boss Sam Allardyce he would rest the Nigerian.

Besiktas 0 Chelsea 2

Frank Lampard provided another late show to rescue Chelsea with an 80th-minute equaliser after Frenchman Fabrice Fernandes gave Southampton a well-deserved 52nd-minute lead at St Mary’s.

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Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink may have to be sold by Chelsea to balance the books.

Claudio Ranieri says FA Cup final success this weekend will be crucial in his bid for Chelsea to rival Arsenal permanently.

Chelsea keeper Carlo Cudicini completed a hat-trick of penalty saves this season as he contrived to ensure that Ipswich's relegation plight deepened at Portman Road.

Arsenal and Leeds will find out whether Patrick Vieira, Alan Smith and Mark Viduka will be disciplined by the Football Association.

In the other World Cup Qualifying Group Two match favourites Holland have taken a three-goal half-time lead against minnows Cyprus.

Patrick Vieira paid tribute to compatriot Sylvain Wiltord after Arsenal dumped Chelsea out of the FA Cup at Highbury.