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Round-up: Jones double lifts Sunderland

Kenwyne Jones scored a double as Sunderland fought off a Wolves comeback to register a 5-2 victory in the only English Premier League match on Sunday.

Dubai billionaire seals Portsmouth buyout

Middle-Eastern investment is continuing apace in the English Premier League despite the tough economic climate, with Dubai-based Sulaiman Al Fahim completing his long-awaited takeover of Portsmouth.

American confirms Sunderland takeover

New Sunderland owner Ellis Short insists that he will not interfere on the football side following his takeover of the English Premier League club.

When football players go 'AWOL'

After a week when he could not be traced, Egyptian striker Amir Zaki is back at his Premier League club side Wigan Athletic in northern England.

Villa and Arsenal miss chance to close gap

Aston Villa and Arsenal missed the chance to take closer order in the Premier League title race as both were held to goalless draws on Saturday.

Honduran star Palacios bound for Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur have clinched the signing of midfielder Wilson Palacios from Wigan in a transfer reported to be worth £14 million ($19.77 million)

Wigan climb to safety after win over Everton

Henri Camara scored his first Premier League goal in almost two years, as Wigan beat Everton 1-0 at the JJB Stadium.

Egypt hitman Zaki clinches English switch

Egypt international Amr Zaki is hoping to prove himself in the English Premier League after clinching a season-long loan deal with Wigan Athletic on Tuesday.

Argentine Zarate joins Birmingham

Birmingham City have signed Argentine striker Mauro Zarate on loan until the end of the season as they step up their bid to preserve Premier League status.

Everton move into fourth position

Two goals in three minutes just before half-time enabled Everton to win 2-1 at Wigan and move into the top four in the English Premier League on Sunday.

Birmingham terminate takeover bid

Birmingham's proposed takeover by Carson Yeung has collapsed after the English Premier League club terminated talks with the Hong Kong businessman's investment company Grandtop International Holdings.

Owen could return to action early

Newcastle striker Michael Owen is on course for a quicker than expected return to action after suffering a thigh injury while on England duty.

McLeish takes charge at Birmingham

Alex McLeish has been installed as the new manager of Premier League Birmingham City, less than 24 hours after resigning as the coach of the Scotland national team.

McLeish resigns as Scotland coach

Alex McLeish resigned as Scotland's national team coach on Tuesday, clearing the way for him to become the manager of English Premier League club Birmingham.

Bruce finally takes reins at Wigan

Steve Bruce's on-off move from Birmingham to Wigan will finally be completed on Monday when he is officially unveiled as manager of the Premier League club.

Lippi turns down Birmingham post

Italy's World Cup winning coach Marcello Lippi is the latest big name to reject the chance of taking over at Premier League strugglers Birmingham City following Steve Bruce's proposed move to Wigan Athletic.

Bruce confirmed as new Wigan boss

Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan has confirmed that Steve Bruce is the new manager of the struggling English Premier League club.

Bruce on the verge of Wigan return

Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan is optimistic that Steve Bruce will become the club's new manager this week.

SI.com: The Limey: If England hits rock bottom, time for McClaren to go

After an awful week in international action, England finds itself in dire straits -- not a bad pun if you're a fan of 1980s classic rock, but not a good place for the national team.

Arsenal swoop late to sign Diarra

Arsenal, West Ham and Newcastle all left it late to beat the transfer deadline and make last-minute signings -- as Premier League managers went into overdrive in a bid to strengthen their squads for the season.

Given to sit out Newcastle opener

Newcastle goalkeeper Shay Given will miss the start of the Premier League season after suffering a recurrence of a groin injury.

Birmingham sign up Egyptian Ghaly

Newly-promoted Premiership side Birmingham City have continued the overhaul of their squad by signing Egyptian international midfielder Hossam Ghaly from Premier League rivals Tottenham for around £3 million ($6 million).

O'Connor switches to Birmingham

Newly promoted Birmingham City have signed Scotland striker Garry O'Connor to play in the English Premiership next season, his current club Lokomotiv Moscow announced.

Fortune: Captain's Blog, stardate 3/16/07

IRONY ROUNDUP: Whoa! Where to start? So much to talk about. How about, isn't it ironic, Hank Gilman points out, that Hank Paulson et al are whining about the need to roll back SarBox just when the subprime mortgage mess is getting messier? No one really knows how bad it could get. But of course regulation is bunk, right? We have the trusty credit rating agencies, right Bethany?! No wonder the markets are jittery!....

Baros brace gives Birmingham blues

Birmingham City's hopes of avoiding relegation nosedived after two-goal Czech striker Milan Baros led Aston Villa to a 3-1 win over their city rivals on Sunday.

Injured Clemence is out for season

Birmingham City midfielder Stephen Clemence has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a hamstring tear.

Seven-up Liverpool cruise to semis

Liverpool routed Premiership strugglers Birmingham City 7-0 to reach the semifinals of the English FA Cup in commanding style at St Andrews on Tuesday.

Harewood brace hammers Birmingham

Marlon Harewood scored twice and West Ham beat struggling Birmingham City 3-0 on Monday to jump two places and draw level on points with fifth-place Arsenal.

Doncaster facing Arsenal challenge

Giantkillers Doncaster Rovers will play host to Arsenal in the English League Cup quarterfinals.

Fog blocks Bolton's route up table

Birmingham City's English Premier League game against high-flying Bolton was postponed on Monday because of heavy fog around St Andrews.

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