Petr Cech is confident that Jose Mourinho will still find a Chelsea 'full of ambition and hunger' if the club's former manager returns to Stamford Bridge.

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Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has clarified his earlier comments regarding a deal being agreed with Rafa Benitez to become the club's new coach.

QPR owner Tony Fernandes admits he let his heart rule his head for much of the season and paid the price when the club was relegated from the Premier League.

Former Arsenal stars Tony Adams and Robert Pires have urged the club to invest in the squad following yet another trophy-less season at the Emirates.

Auxerre midfielder George Mandjeck says it would be a dream come true to play Premier League football.

Arsenal youngster Elton Monteiro has signed a long-term deal with Belgian club Club Brugge.

Manchester United have confirmed the departures of assistant manager Mike Phelan and goalkeeping coach Eric Steele.

Manchester United chief executive David Gill expects Wayne Rooney to stay at the club in the summer.

Tottenham winger Andros Townsend has been charged by the Football Association with an alleged breach of betting rules.

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has been struggling with more calf trouble, caretaker boss Brian Kidd has revealed.

Olivier Giroud is confident he can improve on the 17 goals he scored in his first season in the Premier League.

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea insists he is not thinking about a move away from Old Trafford.

Michael Ballack believes Jose Mourinho will bring something special to Chelsea if he makes his anticipated return to Stamford Bridge.

Christian Benteke's agent has moved to distance the Aston Villa striker from comments suggesting he would try to force a move away from the club.

Itay Shechter has thanked Swansea City for a memorable season after his loan spell at the Liberty Stadium ended.

  PLGDPT
1Man Utd384389
2Man City383479
3Chelsea383675
4Arsenal383573
5Tottenham381870
6Everton381563
7Liverpool382861
8West Brom38-449
9Swansea38-446
10West Ham38-846
11Norwich38-1744
12Fulham38-1043
13Stoke38-1142
14So'ton38-1141
15Aston Villa38-2241
16Newcastle38-2341
17Sunderland38-1339
18Wigan38-2636
19Reading38-3028
20QPR38-3025
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