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Liverpool's owners want attacking football and Champions League qualification

Liverpool owner John W Henry, centre top, fired Kenny Dalglish, centre bottom, after the club's poor league results. Nick Potts / PA

May 22, 2012

New manager will have £30 million (Dh174m) to spend in the summer, with Roberto Martinez just one of a lengthy list of candidates. Read Article Liverpool's owners want attacking football and Champions League qualification

Roberto Di Matteo has plenty of suitors with Chelsea future unclear

MUNICH, GERMANY - MAY 19: Roberto Di Matteo interim manager of Chelsea looks on ahead of the UEFA Champions League Final between FC Bayern Muenchen and Chelsea at the Fussball Arena M‡°nchen on May 19, 2012 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** 144790560.jpg

May 20, 2012

Liverpool, Lazio and Aston Villa all keen on the Italian coach if Roman Abramovich, the Chelsea owner, decides not to offer him a permanent job. Read Article Roberto Di Matteo has plenty of suitors with Chelsea future unclear

West Ham promoted to the Premier League

Ricardo Vaz Te, second left, fires in the 87th-minute winner that clinched West Ham's place back in the Premier League. Andrew Boyers / Action Images

May 19, 2012

Ricardo Vaz Te's 87th-minute winner clinched promotion for the Hammers as Blackpool manager Ian Holloway rued his side's missed chances. Read Article West Ham promoted to the Premier League

West Ham knock suits off the play-off final agenda

FILE - Liverpool's manager Kenny Dalglish reacts as he watches his team play Chelsea during the English FA Cup Final soccer match at Wembley Stadium in London, in this file photo dated Saturday, May 5, 2012. The American owners of Liverpool soccer club, Fenway Sports Group terminated Dalglish's contract on Wednesday May 16, 2012, after less than 500 days in charge of the top flight team. (AP Photo/Tim Hales, File) *** Local Caption *** Britain Soccer Liverpool Dalglish Out.JPEG-03f5f.jpg

May 18, 2012

The play-off system is a fun but pragmatic device to keep the league interesting for longer. Yes, it ends at Wembley but that does not make it a cup final, and it should not be treated as such.  Read Article West Ham knock suits off the play-off final agenda

 

Barton accepts violent conduct charge against Aguero

May 16, 2012

But QPR captain denies same charge against Manchester City's Kompany. Read Article Barton accepts violent conduct charge against Aguero

 

Liverpool owners sack Kenny Dalglish after poor show

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - MARCH 10: (FILE PHOTO) Kenny Dalglish, manager of Liverpool looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Sunderland and Liverpool at Stadium of Light on March 10, 2012 in Sunderland, England. The 61-year-old former Liverpool player and manager has left his post after a second spell in charge. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** 510951183.jpg

May 16, 2012

Roberto Martinez, the Wigan Athletic manager, and former boss Rafael Benitez are the early favourites to fill the position. Audio interviews Read Article Liverpool owners sack Kenny Dalglish after poor show

 

Mario Balotelli to stay at Manchester City says Roberto Mancini

Mario

May 15, 2012

Manager quashes speculation striker will leave Premier League side for AC Milan. Read Article Mario Balotelli to stay at Manchester City says Roberto Mancini

 

Manchester City apologise to Alex Ferguson following Carlos Tevez jibe

Tevez

May 15, 2012

Argentine forward also regrets displays sign reading 'RIP Fergie' while on the open-top bus parade through Manchester. Read Article Manchester City apologise to Alex Ferguson following Carlos Tevez jibe

 

A Premier League campaign that left us speechless

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - MAY 13: Sir Alex Ferguson of Manchester United expresses himself during the Barclays Premier League match between Sunderland and Manchester United at Stadium of Light on May 13, 2012 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** 144307791.jpg

May 14, 2012

Paul Radley looks at the season's high and lows which included Ferguson's failed mind games, Pardew's inspired signings, Tevez's celebration and much more. Read Article A Premier League campaign that left us speechless

 

Poise and precision define Roberto Mancini's leadership

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 13: Roberto Mancini the manager of Manchester City celebrates with the trophy following the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Queens Park Rangers at the Etihad Stadium on May 13, 2012 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** 144311947.jpg

May 14, 2012

Autocratic at times, clever and canny on occasion, one thing the Italian guarantees is trophies writes Ian Hawkey. Read Article Poise and precision define Roberto Mancini's leadership

 

Manchester City have shed their 'typical' tag, says chairman

epa03219120 Manchester city players parade the Premier League trophy from a open top bus in Saint Peters square in the centre of Manchester, which they won yesterday after the completion of the soccer match with Queens Park Rangers in Manchester, Britain, 14 May 2012. EPA/PETER POWELL *** Local Caption *** 03219120.jpg

May 14, 2012

Khaldoon Al Mubarak fires a warning to Premier League rivals as tens of thousands of supporters turn out to cheer the newly crowned champions in Manchester. Read Article Manchester City have shed their 'typical' tag, says chairman

 

A Premier League season that tested every team's mettle

Manchester City's players and supporters celebrate on the pitch after their 3-2 victory over Queens Park Rangers in the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Queens Park Rangers at The Etihad stadium in Manchester, north-west England on May 13, 2012. Manchester City won the game 3-2 to secure their first title since 1968. This is the first time that the Premier league title has been decided on goal-difference, Manchester City and Manchester United both finishing on 89 points. AFP

May 14, 2012

This is a league where comebacks count, where it is not how you start that matters but how you respond. It is a permanent examination of fortitude. Read Article A Premier League season that tested every team's mettle

 

Manchester City need to make big decisions

Although he played a vital part in rejuvenating Manchester City's strong finish to the season, Carlos Tevez, left, is likely to be moved on by Roberto Mancini, right, if the club's valuation is met. Paul Ellis / AFP

May 14, 2012

With the long wait for a domestic championship now finally over Duncan Castles asks: what next for the Premier League winners? Read Article Manchester City need to make big decisions

 

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