Argentine striker Carlos Tevez scored twice against his former club as Manchester City beat West Ham 3-1 on Monday to move up to fifth place in the English Premier League table.
Manchester United substitute Michael Owen broke Manchester City hearts with a dramatic winning goal deep into injury-time at Old Trafford on Sunday, but Chelsea stayed top of the English Premier League with a 3-0 crushing of London rivals Tottenham.
Alex Ferguson has branded English Premier League rivals Manchester City "cocky" ahead of their top-of-the-table derby clash with United on Sunday.
Deadly, lethal, prolific -- just a few adjectives often used to describe Team Limey's nightclub performances on a Saturday night. Back in the real world, these are apt descriptions of the elite goal-scorers discussed in this week's column. More specifically, we're looking at who we think will be donning the Golden Boot as the English Premier League's top scorer this season.
Manchester City's expensively-assembled team began their English Premier League campaign with a 2-0 win at Blackburn Rovers on Saturday, while Arsenal crushed Everton 6-1 in the late kick-off.
Awaking from our slumber after one of those tedious biennial summers without a showpiece international tournament, it slowly dawned on us: the Premier League is back at last! With only one week before the world's pre-eminent league kicks off, we headed for Castle Limey to dust down the dungeon-sized supercomputer responsible for our EPL predictions.
Big-spending English Premier League club Manchester City have completed the much-anticipated signing of Argentina international Carlos Tevez.
Samuel Eto'o looks set to snub Manchester City's "stratospheric" offer that could make him world football's top-paid player, the Cameroon striker's agent warned on Monday
Big-spending English club Manchester City have made a "stratospheric" offer to Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o, according to Barcelona president Joan Laporta.
Credit crunch and slow economy be damned, the soccer world is still spinning from the record-busting $131 million fee Real Madrid is on the verge of pumping into Manchester United's coffers for FIFA World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo. That's on top of the $92 million the mysteriously loaded Spaniards already paid for last year's World Player of the Year, Kaká. But there's far more to come in the transfer market. This week, we run through the English Premier League looking at possible transfer targets, and who might be heading for the exit door.
Argentine striker Carlos Tevez scored twice against his former club as Manchester City beat West Ham 3-1 on Monday to move up to fifth place in the English Premier League table.
Manchester United substitute Michael Owen broke Manchester City hearts with a dramatic winning goal deep into injury-time at Old Trafford on Sunday, but Chelsea stayed top of the English Premier League with a 3-0 crushing of London rivals Tottenham.
Alex Ferguson has branded English Premier League rivals Manchester City "cocky" ahead of their top-of-the-table derby clash with United on Sunday.
Deadly, lethal, prolific -- just a few adjectives often used to describe Team Limey's nightclub performances on a Saturday night. Back in the real world, these are apt descriptions of the elite goal-scorers discussed in this week's column. More specifically, we're looking at who we think will be donning the Golden Boot as the English Premier League's top scorer this season.
Manchester City's expensively-assembled team began their English Premier League campaign with a 2-0 win at Blackburn Rovers on Saturday, while Arsenal crushed Everton 6-1 in the late kick-off.
Awaking from our slumber after one of those tedious biennial summers without a showpiece international tournament, it slowly dawned on us: the Premier League is back at last! With only one week before the world's pre-eminent league kicks off, we headed for Castle Limey to dust down the dungeon-sized supercomputer responsible for our EPL predictions.
Big-spending English Premier League club Manchester City have completed the much-anticipated signing of Argentina international Carlos Tevez.
Samuel Eto'o looks set to snub Manchester City's "stratospheric" offer that could make him world football's top-paid player, the Cameroon striker's agent warned on Monday
Big-spending English club Manchester City have made a "stratospheric" offer to Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o, according to Barcelona president Joan Laporta.
Credit crunch and slow economy be damned, the soccer world is still spinning from the record-busting $131 million fee Real Madrid is on the verge of pumping into Manchester United's coffers for FIFA World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo. That's on top of the $92 million the mysteriously loaded Spaniards already paid for last year's World Player of the Year, Kaká. But there's far more to come in the transfer market. This week, we run through the English Premier League looking at possible transfer targets, and who might be heading for the exit door.
Manchester United have confirmed that on-loan Argentine international striker Carlos Tevez is to leave the English Premier League champions.
There's only one Carlos Tévez. With a move away from Old Trafford now almost a formality, several clubs continue to fight for the striker's much sought-after signature, making it one of the most long-running transfer sagas in recent history. The biggest loser is Manchester United, which hesitated in offering the Argentine star a permanent deal because his $37.5 million buyout fee seemed excessive.
Manchester United have won the Premier League title for a third consecutive season, although their title party was spoiled somewhat by visitors Arsenal in a dour 0-0 draw on Saturday.
Manchester United need just one point from their final two matches to retain the English Premier League title after fighting back from going a goal behind to win 2-1 at Wigan Athletic on Wednesday.
The future of Manchester United's on-loan Argentina striker Carlos Tevez is causing quite a stir at the champion English club.
Carlos Tevez is wanted by clubs in Spain and Italy as well as England's Premier League should Manchester United choose to show him the door when his loan deal expires at the end of the month.
First half goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and the inspirational Carlos Tevez saw Manchester United close on the Premier League title with a 2-0 win over local rivals Manchester City on Sunday.
Carlos Tevez has dropped his clearest hint that he will leave Manchester United when his two-year 'loan' expires next month.
Holders Manchester United must beat Portuguese champions Porto in their own backyard if they are to reach the Champions League semifinals after a compelling 2-2 first leg draw at Old Trafford on Tuesday.
Diego Maradona's first competitive match in charge of Argentina saw the South American powerhouses thrash Venezuela 4-0 in a World Cup qualifier in Buenos Aires.
The long-running Carlos Tevez affair was finally brought to a close on Monday as West Ham and Sheffield United reached an out-of-court settlement.
Goals from Didier Drogba and Alex proved enough to earn Chelsea a 2-0 FA Cup quarterfinal win at Championship side Coventry, putting them through to the last four for the third time in four seasons.
Manchester United shattered Derby's Wembley dream to make a League Cup final date against holders Tottenham or Burnley following a dramatic conclusion at Old Trafford.
Dimitar Berbatov scored a last-minute goal to give Manchester United a 1-0 win at Bolton to put them top of the Premier League table for the first time this season.
Argentine coach Diego Maradona has urged Carlos Tevez to quit Manchester United at the end of the season and head for Italy.
West Ham United could face further action in the Carlos Tevez affair after the English FA and Premier League launched another inquiry into events during the Argentine star's time at Upton Park.
Manchester United stepped up their title challenge with a 1-0 win over Stoke City as Carlos Tevez scored the only goal of the match with just seven minutes remaining at the Britannia Stadium on Boxing Day.
They're the icing on the cake and the cherry on your muffin.
Wayne Rooney salvaged a 2-2 draw for Manchester United against Aalborg on Wednesday as the Champions League holders won Group E and avoided the top seeded teams in the knockout round.
Manchester United stormed into the Carling Cup semifinals in style as Carlos Tevez helped himself to four goals in a thrilling 5-3 victory over Blackburn at Old Trafford.
An eighth-minute Maxi Rodriguez goal gave Argentina a 1-0 win over Scotland at Hampden Park as Diego Maradona's reign as national coach began with a positive result.
Jay Simpson scored his first Arsenal goals in a 3-0 victory over Wigan as the club's teenage stars swept their north London club into the League Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday.
Zenit St Petersburg beat Manchester United 2-1 in Monaco on Friday to lift the UEFA Super Cup for the first time in their history.
Premier League champions Manchester United beat FA Cup winners Portsmouth in a penalty shootout to win the Community Shield at Wembley on Sunday.
MOSCOW -- "Football is the true winner tonight!"
Manchester United took a massive step towards retaining the English Premier League title, crushing West Ham 4-1 on Saturday despite having Nani sent off in the first half.
Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez has accused Chelsea staff of provoking Saturday's brawl at Stamford Bridge by abusing defender Patrice Evra.
We're halfway through the Champions League semifinals, and we've seen some bizarre behavior from the three participating English clubs.
Carlos Tevez headed an 88th minute equalizer to give English Premier League leaders Manchester United a 1-1 draw at Blackburn.
Carlos Tevez capped an industrious display to steer Manchester United to a 1-0 victory over Roma and into the semifinals of the Champions League for a second successive season.
Carlos Tevez stepped off the bench to grab a late equalizer for Manchester United in their Champions League knock-out round first leg match with Lyon in France.
Argentine striker Carlos Tevez admits he has a stamina problem as Manchester United target a Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup win treble.
Manchester United returned to the top of the English Premier League after thrashing crisis club Newcastle 6-0 at Old Trafford on Saturday.
When Carlos Tévez joined Manchester United from West Ham United last August, many were unsure how much of an impact the tricky Argentine would have on his new club.
Manchester United received a New Year boost as striker Carlos Tevez received positive news about his damaged ankle.
First-half goals from Eduardo (above) and Emmanuel Adebayor gave Arsenal a 2-0 home victory over West Ham, which kept them two points clear of Manchester United at the top of the English Premier League.
Arsenal returned to the top of the English Premier League after captain William Gallas scored the winning goal against his former club Chelsea on Sunday.
Ryan Giggs scored his 100th Premier League goal as Manchester United beat Derby County 4-1 at Old Trafford and moved to within a point of leaders Arsenal.
Argentina's World Cup qualifying campaign suffered a setback with a shock 2-1 defeat to Colombia in Bogota on Tuesday night.
Juan Roman Riquelme scored twice as Argentina beat Bolivia 3-0 to notch a third successive victory in the South American qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup on Saturday.
Manchester United made sure Alex Ferguson celebrated his 21st anniversary as Old Trafford manager in style with a four-goal demolition of Dynamo Kiev -- and a place in the last-16 of the Champions League.
Manchester United scored four goals for the fourth successive game in a 4-1 victory over Middlesbrough at Old Trafford, while fellow title challengers Chelsea routed Manchester City 6-0 as the Premier League went goal crazy on Saturday.
Goals from Kolo Toure and Tomas Rosicky gave Arsenal their 13th win in 14 games this season, 2-0 at home to strugglers Bolton on Saturday, and kept the Gunners on top of the English Premier League with 25 points from nine games.
FIFA are planning changes to rules on third-party ownership of players as a result of the Carlos Tevez case.
Manchester United assumed leadership of the English Premier League as four second half goals sealed a 4-0 win over Wigan at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Chelsea's miserable run of form continued as Carlos Tevez netted his first Manchester United goal and Louis Saha came off the bench to win and convert a late penalty as Sir Alex Ferguson's side moved up to second in the Premier League with a 2-0 victory.
Wayne Rooney has been penciled in to make his return to action for Manchester United after fracturing his foot in the first match of the season.
Bayern Munich defender Martin Demichelis scored the only goal as Argentina warmed up for their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 1-0 friendly win against Australia on Tuesday.
Portugal star Nani kickstarted Manchester United's Premier League title defense with a spectacular winning goal to see off Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Sir Alex Ferguson's early season problems deepened after Geovanni's 31st minute goal settled the Manchester derby in favor of Sven Goran Eriksson's City side and left Ferguson's United without a win in their opening three league games.
Sheffield United say they are going to sue West Ham United over the cost of their relegation from the Premier League last season.
Argentina striker Carlos Tevez should be free to finalize his move to Manchester United on Friday after West Ham agreed to release him from his contract, it was reported on Thursday.
What is it with Manchester United and Argentinians? United coach Alex Ferguson could have been forgiven this week if he'd vowed never to get involved with a player from south of the River Plate ever again.
Manchester United's hopes of finally capturing Carlos Tevez suffered another delay on Tuesday when they failed to secure permission from West Ham to carry out a medical on the Argentine striker.
Manchester United are hopeful of sealing the "over-complicated" transfer of Argentine striker Carlos Tevez from West Ham by the end of the month, according to chief executive David Gill.
Nigel Reo-Coker completed his move from West Ham to Aston Villa on Thursday while Villa striker Chris Sutton announced his retirement because of an eye injury.
Argentina international striker Carlos Tevez is on the brink of a move to English Premier League champions Manchester United - the Press Association is reporting.
Whether or not West Ham United are successful in their current $30m pursuit of England international striker Darren Bent, it is fair to say that the profile and status of the East London club has risen inexorably over the last 10 months -- so much so that many experts believe the Hammers are set become a real force in the English game.
Argentine Carlos Tevez scored twice as West Ham beat Bolton 3-1 and moved out of the Premier League relegation zone for the first time since early December.
When details of Carlos Tevez's move to West Ham United were revealed back in August, the Argentine forward could have been forgiven for reaching for his atlas of world football and asking, "Where?"
Argentinian Carlos Tevez scored his first goal for West Ham and had a hand in two others but the East London side's hopes of avoiding relegation from the Premier League nose-dived as visitors Tottenham grabbed a dramatic 4-3 victory.
Everton left West Ham deep in relegation trouble with a 2-0 win over the east London club at Goodison on Sunday.
West Ham United's Argentina forward Carlos Tevez has apologised for walking out on his team-mates after being substituted at the weekend.
Argentina forward Carlos Tevez says he has been surprised by the physical side of English football since his move to West Ham United in August.
Icelandic businessman and UEFA executive committee member Eggert Magnusson confirmed on Thursday that he is involved in "initial discussions" about a takeover of Premier League West Ham.
Argentina coach Alfio Basile believes that internationals Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano should quit struggling English side West Ham to save their careers.
Argentine Carlos Tevez made his eagerly awaited debut for West Ham when he came on as a 61st minute substitute in a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday.
Argentina's Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano will take West Ham United to a new level, manager Alan Pardew said when he welcomed his new signings to Upton Park on Tuesday.
World body FIFA will force individuals trying to take over clubs to reveal their identities as part of a drive to increase transparency in the sport, it was reported Sunday.
West Ham United have completed the sensational double signing of Argentina internationals Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano from Corinthians for undisclosed fees.
Troubled Brazilian champions Corinthians won 1-0 at Sao Caetano on Wednesday but remained in the relegation zone.
World Cup heavyweights Argentina and Netherlands cancelled each other out in a 0-0 Group C draw in Frankfurt on Wednesday.
Argentina gave the most impressive performance of the World Cup finals so far when they overwhelmed a woeful Serbia/Montenegro side 6-0 with a superb display of flowing football in Gelsenkirchen.
Brazilian champions Corinthians reached the Libertadores Cup last 16 with a comfortable 3-0 win over Deportivo Cali.
Group C | World ranking: 9
Croatia fought back from a goal down to upset fellow World Cup contenders Argentina 3-2 as the two sides got in some early shooting practice for Germany.
Argentina rebounded from their weekend defeat to arch-rivals England with a comfortable 3-0 win over Qatar in a friendly in Doha on Wednesday.
Argentina international forward Carlos Tevez has been involved in a fist-fight with a teammate during a training session with Corinthians.
Former Argentina captain and coach Daniel Passarella has taken charge of free-spending Brazilian club Corinthians.
Argentina forward Carlos Tevez has completed his $18 million move from Boca Juniors to Brazilian side Corinthians.
AC Milan striker Hernan Crespo, who has not scored for seven months, has been dropped from Argentina's squad for their World Cup qualifier against Venezuela in Buenos Aires next Wednesday.
Argentina's footballers beat Paraguay 1-0 in a bad-tempered Olympic football final to win their country's first gold medal since 1952.
Argentina remain on course to claim their first Olympic gold medal for 52 years after their men's football team thrashed Italy 3-0 in the semifinals on Tuesday.

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