Former Australia captain Mark Viduka has spoken for the first time of his desire to remain with Newcastle United beyond this Barclays Premier League season.

Steven Gerrard's leadership of Liverpool's most sustained title challenge in years has won him the Football Writers' Association (FWA) player of the year award for the first time.

Burnley will take on Sheffield United for a place in the Premier League next season after ending Reading's hopes of a return to the top flight in convincing fashion.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester United have both signed agreements with Real Madrid regarding the Portuguese winger's transfer to the Spanish side, a newspaper has reported.

Patrice Evra has warned his Manchester United teammates that they cannot afford to become complacent despite having one hand on the Barclays Premier League title.

Greg Halford sent Sheffield United into the English Championship league play-off final with the only goal to dash Preston North End's dreams, wrapping up a 2-1 aggregate win.

Alan Shearer experienced his first win as Newcastle United manager with a 3-1 success over Middlesbrough in a relegation battle at St James' Park.

European football's governing body UEFA says Chelsea striker Didier Drogba might have to wait weeks for a disciplinary decision following his outburst during the club's Champions League tie against Barcelona.

Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink delivered a damning verdict on Arsenal after his side handed the Gunners their heaviest home league defeat for 32 years.