Premier League
Liverpool aiming to end six-year trophy wait
LONDON (Reuters) - For a club dripping in silverware, recent years have been harrowing for Liverpool on and off the pitch and Sunday's League Cup final against Cardiff City offers the Merseysiders a reminder of happier times.
Campbell gets first England callup for friendly
LONDON (Reuters) - Sunderland striker Fraizer Campbell got his first England call-up on Thursday as caretaker coach Stuart Pearce began a rebuilding job after the shock resignation of Fabio Capello months before Euro 2012.
Spurs relish favourites tag against Arsenal
LONDON (Reuters) - One of the most fiercely contested Premier League fixtures of the season will take on even more importance than usual on Sunday when Arsenal play Tottenham Hotspur in the 150th north London league derby at the Emirates Stadium.
Mancini accepts Tevez apology, says chance he can return
LONDON (Reuters) - The prospect of outcast Carlos Tevez pulling on a Manchester City shirt again moved a little closer on Wednesday when manager Roberto Mancini said he accepted the Argentine striker's apology for his behaviour over recent months.
Man City send holders Porto crashing out of Europa League
LONDON (Reuters) - Holders Porto crashed out of the Europa League after a 4-0 thumping at Manchester City completed a 6-1 aggregate win for the English Premier League leaders on Wednesday.
Britain can crush racism in sport, Cameron says
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain needs to act swiftly to crush any return of racism in football, after several high-profile cases, Prime Minister David Cameron said on Wednesday.
More handshakes needed, says Beckenbauer
ZURICH (Reuters) - Franz Beckenbauer urged players to think more about fair play and suggested footballers should line-up in the centre circle and shake hands after a game as he did in his schooldays.
