Football

Nov 1, 2010: Inter manager Rafael Benitez has launched an attack on Liverpool successor Roy Hodgson.

Nov 1, 2010: Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed Wayne Rooney has started running again and could be back for Manchester United in three weeks' time.

Nov 1, 2010: Blackpool claimed their first home win as a Premier League club when proving too strong for nine-man West Bromwich Albion at Bloomfield Road.

Nov 1, 2010: Gareth Barry has leapt to the defence of Roberto Mancini, with the England international insisting the dressing room is united behind the Manchester City manager.

Nov 1, 2010: Manchester United winger Nani has boasted that he is "one of the top players in the world" in the wake of his controversial winner against Tottenham Hotspur.

Nov 1, 2010: Harry Redknapp has declared he will no longer conduct post-match television interviews if the FA punishes him for his outburst towards referee Mark Clattenburg following Tottenham's 2-0 defeat to Manchester United.

Nov 1, 2010: Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp will be charged by the FA if it can be established that he questioned referee Mark Clattenburg's integrity by suggesting that he "came up with a story" after consulting with his linesman over the controversial Nani goal at

Nov 1, 2010: Newcastle have reacted immediately to reports suggesting Freddy Shepherd was preparing a takeover of the Magpies, releasing an official statement declaring the club 'not for the sale'.

Nov 1, 2010: Jack Wilshere has committed his future to Arsenal by signing a long-term contract with the Gunners

Nov 1, 2010: Bolton Wanderers striker Ivan Klasnic was re-bailed on monday over an allegation that he raped a 17-year-old girl.

Nov 1, 2010: Rafael van der Vaart took part in Tottenham training on Monday, despite Harry Redknapp ruling the midfielder out Spurs' Champions League clash against Inter Milan

Nov 1, 2010: David Beckham has warned his team-mates of complacency after Los Angeles Galaxy put one foot in the Western Conference final with a 1-0 victory at Seattle Sounders

Nov 1, 2010: Manchester City defender Kolo Toure has denied there is a rift between the players and Roberto Mancini amid reports the manager has lost control of the dressing room.

Nov 1, 2010: Napoli midfielder Marek Hamsik has admitted he would struggle to turn down Manchester United if offered the chance to move to Old Trafford.

Nov 1, 2010: Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier has publicly criticised Stephen Ireland by bemoaning the midfielder's inadequate workrate.

Nov 1, 2010: Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that Wayne Rooney's shock contract U-turn came about as a result of the animosity shown towards him by Manchester United fans.

Nov 1, 2010: Manchester City's shock defeat against Wolves has left manager Roberto Mancini struggling to assert his authority over his expensively assembled squad, according to reports

Nov 1, 2010: Rio Ferdinand has been ruled out of Manchester United's Champions League trip to Bursaspor.

Nov 1, 2010: Former England boss Graham Taylor has tipped Harry Redknapp to succeed Fabio Capello after reasserting his belief the national team should be run by an Englishman