Bolton boss Sam Allardyce has accused Arsenal counterpart Arsene Wenger of “conning everybody” into believing the Gunners always play attacking football.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has won his second successive Barclays Manager of the Month award.

Gordon Taylor, chief executive of the Professional Footballers Association, remembered George Best as “one of the true legends of the game”.

Everton welcome back midfielder Mikel Arteta from suspension for tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership match against West Ham at Goodison Park.

Sheffield United manager Neil Warnock may have rejected a move to the Premiership with Portsmouth but he has not ruled out leaving the Blades for another top-flight club.

West Ham fans were out in force to welcome new chairman Eggert Magnusson to Upton Park in the hope that the Icelandic takeover would also herald a new era of success on the pitch.

Watford welcome back captain Gavin Mahon for their Barclays Premiership trip to Newcastle tomorrow.

Watford will be without defender James Chambers for the trip to Anfield to face Liverpool tomorrow.

Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill has played down speculation that striker Chris Sutton’s career could be in jeopardy because of his current eye problem.

There's three cross channel sides in last 16 action as the Champion's League returns.

Blackburn midfielder Robbie Savage is a doubt for tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership clash with West Brom at The Hawthorns.

Andy Cole is set to sign a new one-year contract with Manchester City.

Birmingham central defender Martin Taylor should be back in action in just over a week’s time after a scan on his damaged leg revealed no serious damage.

Alex Ferguson has dismissed suggestions Old Trafford could be renamed as ‘unthinkable’.

Rafael Benitez admits Liverpool have to learn from their recent slump in form if they are to challenge for honours this season.

Newcastle are close to clinching a deal to take former Rangers goalkeeper Ronald Waterreus to St James’ Park.

The following teams have been drawn together in the group stage of the Champions League:

Geovanni is back on the bench for Manchester City for today's Premier League clash against Arsenal at Emirates Stadium.

West Ham have announced a 2pm press conference today, with reports claiming they will unveil Freddie Ljungberg as their fifth summer signing.

The Carlos Tevez transfer saga took a fresh twist today after a reports from South America claimed a Brazilian judge had issued an overseas arrest warrant for the player’s advisor Kia Joorabchian.