Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp made a triumphant return to Fratton Park but Jermain Defoe was sent off for a stamp in the Premier League victory against Portsmouth. After leaving Pompey nearly a year ago, Redknapp eventually took Defoe, Peter Crouch and Niko Kranjcar with him - and almost inevitably Defoe got on the scoresheet after Ledley King had broken the deadlock. Defoe getting sent off, however, was not in the script - and it set up a thrilling finale after Kevin-Prince Boateng had pulled a goal back, although Pompey had Michael Brown dismissed late on. (more…)

Manchester United received more last-gasp salvation at Old Trafford - this time from Edwin van der Sar as they scrambled back to the Premier League summit with a 2-1 win over Bolton. Late goals against Manchester City and Sunderland have kept United afloat at Old Trafford this season. This time the drama was all at the other end. (more…)

Everton staged a dramatic late rally as Russian winger Diniyar Bilyaletdinov’s first goal for the club rescued a point against Wolves at Goodison Park. Wolves looked to be heading for a much-needed victory when striker Kevin Doyle put them ahead with his third goal of the season, after 75 minutes. Wolves goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey had earlier produced a string of fine saves to keep Wolves in the match, but with two minutes of normal time left the £10 million Everton new boy struck with an equalizer (more…)

Arsenal continued their momentum with a 3-1 Premier League win over Birmingham at the Emirates Stadium. Robin van Persie and Abou Diaby had fired the Gunners into a 2-0 lead inside 18 minutes. However, Lee Bowyer capitalised on a mistake by young keeper Vito Mannone - preferred to fit-again Manuel Almunia - to pull a goal back before half-time.

After soaking up plenty of pressure during the second half from the battling Blues, Andrey Arshavin wrapped up the points late on as Arsene Wenger’s side made it seven successive victories in all competitions this season. (more…)

Defender James Collins scored his first goal for Aston Villa to condemn Premier League leaders Chelsea to a second successive away defeat. Martin O’Neill’s £5 million capture from West Ham took advantage of slack marking to head the winner after 52 minutes. (more…)

ESPN continues it’s commitment to picking up the Barclay’s Premiership Television Rights around the world with the latest announcement coming out today that they’ve acquired the exclusive broadcast rights across Asia.

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Premier League club owners could set up professional basketball teams to play in a new British league under their football brand names as part of a US-led $25m (£15.7m) plan being launched today.

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Second half goals from Nicolas Anelka and Florent Malouda gave Chelsea a deserved victory over Liverpool and put them two points clear at top of the Barclays Premier League. The France international struck first in the 60th minute when he finished off a sublime low cross from Didier Drogba as Chelsea defied their critics with a performance of grit and quality.
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