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Sunderland swoop early for defensive recruit Marcos Alonso
Sunderland have moved quickly to reinforce their frail defence by agreeing a loan move for Alonso until the end of the season.
FA to probe alleged Anelka anti-Semitic gesture
The FA is to investigate an alleged anti-Semitic gesture made by West Bromwich Albion striker Nicolas Anelka during their 3-3 draw at West Ham.
Tottenham held 1-1 by West Brom; Fulham beat Norwich 2-1
A late goal by Scott Parker gave Fulham a come-from-behind 2-1 win at Norwich for only the team's second league win in 10 games.
Fulham complete loan for Clint Dempsey
United States captain Clint Dempsey will be returning to Fulham on a two-month loan from the Seattle Sounders.
Leading the EPL title race, Liverpool a resurgent force
Ahead of Arsenal on goal difference, the Reds lead the Premier League heading into the traditional Boxing Day games.
England defender Baines may return for Everton on Thursday
The defender has been out for five games since fracturing his toe in the 3-3 derby draw against Liverpool last month.
EPL: Festive period will have huge say in the title race
With the festive period in English Premier League now well and truly upon us, the stock of number of clubs will change match after match now.
Palacio's late goal sees Inter beat Milan 1-0
A late goal from Rodrigo Palacio gave Inter Milan a 1-0 win over city rival AC Milan in an entertaining derby match in Serie A.
Spurs in my bones and blood, says hopeful Glenn Hoddle
Hoddle wants another crack at managing boyhood club Tottenham Hotspur despite being sacked by the north London side 10 years ago.
Man United win 4th straight game, beat West Ham 3-1
Manchester United continued their resurgence by recording a fourth straight win, comfortably seeing off a disappointing West Ham 3-1 in the Premier League.
Tim Sherwood stakes claim for Tottenham Hotspur job
Sherwood staked his claim to be Tottenham's next permanent manager as he prepared for his second match in temporary charge since Andre Villas-Boas was sacked this week.
Victor Valdes expects to return for Barcelona in January
Valdes tore a muscle in his right calf playing a friendly for Spain at South Africa in November, and was ruled out for about six weeks.
Lionel Messi lashes out at Barcelona club vice president
Messi criticised a Barcelona vice president on Friday for saying the Argentina forward didn't deserve a better contract.
Yearender: Top football transfers in 2013
The transfer of Gareth Bale and Mesut Ozil grabbed the most prime-time space around the world. Here's a look at the elite list.
Swansea, Hull fined USD 32,700 for mass confrontation
The English Football Association has fined both Swansea and Hull USD 32,700 for a mass confrontation between players during a Premier League match.
Nathan Dyer ankle not broken, say Swansea
Swansea City have been boosted by the news that winger Nathan Dyer did not break his ankle in their 1-1 Premier League draw away to Norwich City.
