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VAR officials will watch key incidents three times

Video Assistant Referees will finally make their debut in the Premier League this season, along with a mid-season break and a range of rule changes, but fans are being promised the end product won’t look too different.

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Kane drags Spurs over finishing line

Tottenham 1 Newcastle 0

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Michael Oliver to referee FA Cup final

Michael Oliver and his wife Lucy were targets of abuse by social media trolls following the recent Champions League quarter-final between Real Madrid and Juventus.

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Romelu Lukaku at the double as Man United overcome VAR controversy at Huddersfield

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Mark Noble saves point for Hammers with spot-kick against Palace

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Bottom-side Swansea stun high-flying Liverpool

Chelsea v Crystal Palace - Premier League - Stamford Bridge

Chelsea’s conspiracy theory over fixture list

Antonio Conte has suggested there is a fixture conspiracy against his Chelsea side.

Sat, 02 Dec, 2017

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte charged with misconduct after being sent off

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association following his dismissal against Swansea on Wednesday.

Thu, 30 Nov, 2017

Stuttering Chelsea wear down Swansea

Chelsea 1 Swansea 0: Chelsea manager Antonio Conte may have been sent to the stands against Swansea for losing his temper with the fourth official but his team’s tepid victory could prove an important stepping stone ahead of a month in which the fixture computer has been kind to the Italian.

Thu, 30 Nov, 2017

Rooney hat-trick floors Moyes while another Sterling late goal boosts City

Wayne Rooney completed his first Everton hat-trick with a stunning effort from inside his own half as manager-in-waiting Sam Allardyce watched a 4-0 Premier League victory over West Ham from the stands at Goodison Park.

Wed, 29 Nov, 2017

Chelsea v Everton - Carabao Cup - Fourth Round - Stamford Bridge

Chelsea spoil opening night for David Unsworth

Chelsea 2 Everton 1: David Unsworth’s first match as Everton’s caretaker manager ended in a 2-1 defeat at Chelsea in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.

Thu, 26 Oct, 2017

Harry Kane steals show as Tottenham stroll to 4-0 win over Huddersfield

Harry Kane stole the show as Premier League title challengers Tottenham cruised to a 4-0 win over Huddersfield at the John Smith's Stadium.

Sat, 30 Sep, 2017

Ander Herrera warns Man United must be humble in Champions League

Manchester United return to the Champions League fray tomorrow with their aura of invincibility ever so slightly dented.

Mon, 11 Sep, 2017

David Wagner toasts Huddersfield’s heroes

Huddersfield 0 Reading 0 (Huddersfield win 4-3 on penalties): David Wagner was drenched in champagne as he toasted his Huddersfield heroes following their dramatic Wembley win.

Tue, 30 May, 2017

Rashford trickery not enough

Manchester United 1 Swansea 1: As Jose Mourinho surveyed the wreckage of yet another home league draw, he was hard pressed to know where to start trying to resurrect a season that is in danger of spiralling out of control.

Mon, 01 May, 2017

Zlatan Ibrahimovic saves point but Man United rue wastefulness

Manchester United 1 Everton 1: Zlatan Ibrahimovic salvaged a point for Manchester United with virtually the last kick of the game but their hopes of finishing in the top-four suffered another blow with a draw against Everton.

Wed, 05 Apr, 2017

Last-minute Zlatan penalty gives United ANOTHER draw at Old Trafford

United are now four points behind City in fourth.

Tue, 04 Apr, 2017

Luke Shaw links up with United after Jose Mourinho talks

Luke Shaw has linked up with the Manchester United squad ahead of tonight’s clash with Everton having held talks with Jose Mourinho yesterday.

Tue, 04 Apr, 2017

Did his players answer Wenger question?

Arsene Wenger will still be in charge when Arsenal play at West Brom again next season.

Mon, 20 Mar, 2017

Man City fail to break Stoke’s resolve in goalless draw

Man City 0 - Stoke 0: Stoke frustrated Manchester City as they held out for a goalless draw in their rearranged Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.

Thu, 09 Mar, 2017

Cesc Fabregas prepared to battle all the way for Antonio Conte’s trust

Chelsea 3 Swansea 1: At 29, and with an astonishing 671 senior appearances for club and country already to his name, Cesc Fabregas insists he is facing new challenges under Antonio Conte and has pledged to remain at Chelsea for as long as the club wants him to stay.

Mon, 27 Feb, 2017

Aguero goal helps Man City up to second after beating Bournemouth

Sergio Aguero offered a reminder of his value to Manchester City by providing the winning goal as they moved up to second in the Premier League with a 2-0 win at Bournemouth.

Tue, 14 Feb, 2017

AFC Bournemouth v Manchester City - Premier League - Vitality Stadium

Pep Guardiola seems to be more optimistic about catching Chelsea than last month

Pep Guardiola refused to rule out the prospect of Manchester City catching Chelsea after they moved up to second and within eight points of the Premier League leaders with a 2-0 win at Bournemouth.

Mon, 13 Feb, 2017

Sergio Aguero replaces injured Gabriel Jesus to score winning goal for City

Sergio Aguero offered a reminder of his value to Manchester City by providing the winning goal as they moved up to second in the Premier League with a 2-0 win at Bournemouth.

Mon, 13 Feb, 2017

I could have been punished for outburst, admits Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits he may have been lucky to avoid punishment for his outburst at a fourth official but does not agree with Jose Mourinho that the Manchester United boss is treated differently.

Fri, 03 Feb, 2017

Zlatan Ibrahimovic sorry to miss clash with Arsenal

Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has apologised for landing the suspension that will rule him out of his side’s clash with Arsenal a week on Saturday.

Tue, 08 Nov, 2016

Liverpool v West Bromwich Albion - Premier League - Anfield

Jurgen Klopp coy on Liverpool's defensive weakness

Liverpool 2 West Brom 1: Defence - or, rather, the lack of a brilliant one - would appear, at present, to be the one thing standing between Liverpool and their first league title in 27 years although their manager Jurgen Klopp refuses to accept that theory.

Mon, 24 Oct, 2016

Liverpool go second after dominant win over West Brom

Philippe Coutinho and Sadio Mane fired Liverpool to victory over West Brom but a late defensive lapse cost them the chance to go top of the Premier League.

Sat, 22 Oct, 2016

Tim Howard points finger at Everton players for disappointing season

Everton 2 Bournemouth 1

Mon, 02 May, 2016

Villa Park turns toxic after latest debacle

Aston Villa 0 Chelsea 4: If whoever takes over at Aston Villa had any illusions about the task ahead of them then this game will have made them fully aware.

Mon, 04 Apr, 2016

Ulloa keeps Leicester City's title-chasing show on the road with late winner against Norwich

Leicester City 1 Norwich 0

Mon, 29 Feb, 2016

West Bromwich Albion v Swansea City - Barclays Premier League - The Hawthorns

Salomon Rondon to the rescue as West Brom hold Swansea

West Brom 1 Swansea 1: Salomon Rondon rescued a point for West Brom with a stoppage-time equaliser to deny Swansea victory at The Hawthorns.

Wed, 03 Feb, 2016

Liverpool v Exeter - Emirates FA Cup - Third Round Replay - Anfield

No Exeter fairytale as Liverpool win with plenty in reserve

Liverpool 3 Exeter City 0: Maiden Liverpool goals for youngsters Sheyi Ojo and Joao Carlos Teixeira sealed a 3-0 FA Cup third-round replay victory over Exeter last night.

Thu, 21 Jan, 2016

Newcastle United v West Ham United - Barclays Premier League - St James' Park

Jonjo Shelvey makes instant impact with Newcastle

Jonjo Shelvey ended a “perfect” week on Tyneside with a priceless victory which breathed new life into Newcastle’s Premier League survival bid.

Mon, 18 Jan, 2016

Stoke City v Norwich City - Barclays Premier League - Britannia Stadium

Stoke claim victory as Norwich prove architects of their own downfall

Stoke 3 Norwich 1: Norwich proved instrumental in their own downfall as they succumbed to a 3-1 Barclays Premier League defeat at Stoke.

Thu, 14 Jan, 2016

Walters scores as Stoke dismantle Norwich

Norwich proved instrumental in their own downfall as they succumbed to defeat at Stoke.

Wed, 13 Jan, 2016

Leicester City v Chelsea - Barclays Premier League - King Power Stadium

Silva and Benteke benched, Vardy passed fit and all the other Premier League team news

Vardy has recovered from a minor groin surgery in time for tonight's big game.

Wed, 13 Jan, 2016

Crystal Palace v Swansea City - Barclays Premier League - Selhurst Park

Patrick Bamford set for Crystal Palace exit after bad miss

Crystal Palace 0 Swansea City 0: Patrick Bamford is understood to have opted to end his loan stint at Crystal Palace and return to Chelsea, after missing a gilt-edged chance to settle this stalemate.

Tue, 29 Dec, 2015

Manchester City’s superior fitness eventually tells against Hull

Man City 4 Hull City 1: Manchester City booked their place in the Capital One Cup semi-finals, but the 4-1 scoreline flattered them somewhat against Championship side Hull.

Wed, 02 Dec, 2015

Tim Sherwood pays the ultimate price

Aston Villa 1 Swansea City 2: Within hours of Tim Sherwood’s sacking as Villa boss, the club slipped to the bottom of the Premier League, following Sunderland’s 3-0 victory over Newcastle.

Mon, 26 Oct, 2015

Sam Allardyce tipped for rescue job at Sunderland

Sunderland 2 West Ham 2: Former Sunderland defender Sam Allardyce, who has been taking a break since leaving his post at West Ham at the end of last season, is the early favourite to take over from Dick Advocaat, who left his job as head coach yesterday just four months after being persuaded to delay his retirement plans for a year.

Mon, 05 Oct, 2015

Claudio Ranieri delighted as Leicester dig in for draw

Bournemouth 1 Leicester 1: Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri was delighted to see his side come through a stern test at Bournemouth after Jamie Vardy’s late penalty secured a point.

Mon, 31 Aug, 2015

John O’Shea upbeat as Sunderland make a point

Sunderland 1 Swansea City 1: Sunderland skipper John O’Shea has urged his team-mates to use their first point of the season as a springboard to ease themselves up the Barclays Premier League.

Mon, 24 Aug, 2015

Frank Lampard says it’s too soon to judge Manuel Pellegrini

FRANK Lampard concedes the day of reckoning is nigh for Manuel Pellegrini and his under-achieving Manchester City stars, but the veteran former Chelsea midfielder is not prepared to write off his manager just yet.

Mon, 23 Mar, 2015

Sebastian Larsson plans to battle

Sunderland 0, Aston Villa 4:

Mon, 16 Mar, 2015

Bradford happy to be underdogs again

Bradford 0 Reading 0

Mon, 09 Mar, 2015

Fractious cup tie ends up scoreless

Bradford and Reading must wait to make history after the two lowest sides left in this season’s FA Cup clattered out a goalless lunchtime draw at Valley Parade.

Sat, 07 Mar, 2015

Benteke dropped by Villa for Blues clash; Nasri back for City

Team news for the 3pm Premier League games

Sat, 07 Feb, 2015

Townsend gives Spurs the edge on Blades

Tottenham 1 Sheffield United 0

Thu, 22 Jan, 2015

Adrian spot on as Hammers win shoot-out

FA Cup Third Round Replay

Wed, 14 Jan, 2015

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