English Football News

Owen hints at extent of England pain after League Cup injury woe

Michael Owen has hinted for the first time at the true depth of his frustration at being cast into the shadows by England manager Fabio Capello.

Ferguson wary of Gunners threat

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Manchester City's defeat of Chelsea at the weekend has put Arsenal "back in the frame" in the Premier League title tussle.

Rooney thrives on pressure of shooting United to glory

Wayne Rooney insists his League Cup final winner against Aston Villa proves he can cope with the pressure of spearheading Manchester United's treble bid.

Pompey's Wilson backs administrator's knife

Portsmouth defender Marc Wilson said things were looking up at the English Premier League's rock-bottom club now it is in the hands of the administrators.

Injuries could halt Spurs Champions League place chase

Harry Redknapp, the Tottenham manager, fears injuries to midfield players could hamper his side's bid to qualify for the Champions League for the first time.

Benitez mocks Allardyce as feud festers

Rafael Benitez stoked his long-running feud with Sam Allardyce by mocking the Blackburn manager's no-nonsense style of football.

O'Neill determined to keep building Villa

Martin O'Neill has insisted that a blunder by referee Phil Dowd cost Aston Villa the chance of a Wembley win over Manchester United and the club's first trophy in 14 years.

Ferguson hails in-form Rooney

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said he fully expected Wayne Rooney to score the winning goal in the League Cup final after the England striker headed the Red Devils to victory on Sunday.

Torres keeps Liverpool's Champions League push alive

Fernando Torres marked his first English Premier League start of 2010 by hitting the winner as Liverpool triumphed 2-1 in a bruising encounter with Blackburn at Anfield on Sunday.

Rooney delivers as Owen enjoys highs and lows

Wayne Rooney came off the bench to ensure Manchester United retained the League Cup by beating Aston Villa 2-1 on a painfully bittersweet afternoon for his team-mate Michael Owen.

English League Cup final player ratings

Player ratings out of 10 for Sunday's English League Cup final between Aston Villa and Manchester United at Wembley:

Fulham deepen Sunderland gloom

Sunderland extended their unwanted winless streak to 14 matches on Sunday when they were held to a 0-0 draw at home to Fulham that did little to ease their relegation fears.

Rooney delivers as Owen suffers new heartbreak

Wayne Rooney came off the bench to ensure Manchester United retained the League Cup by beating Aston Villa 2-1 on a painfully bittersweet afternoon for his team-mate Michael Owen.

Rooney fires United to League Cup win

Manchester United beat Aston Villa 2-1 here on Sunday to win the League Cup.

Spurs back in fourth after Everton win

Tottenham regained fourth place in the Premier League with a 2-1 victory over Everton at White Hart Lane here on Sunday.

Ramsey undergoes surgery after horror leg break

Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey has undergone surgery after breaking his right leg in two places in his side's 3-1 Premier League victory at Stoke, the club announced on Sunday.