Football

Nov 4, 2010: Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt is pushing to face Chelsea on Sunday after three weeks on the sidelines

Nov 4, 2010: Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell hopes to return to first-team action after enjoying an unexpectedly quick recovery from an ankle injury

Nov 4, 2010: Embattled Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini does not believe his side deserved to be on the end of a third successive defeat against unfancied Europa League opponents Lech Poznan

Nov 4, 2010: Steven Gerrard came off the bench to score a hat-trick as Liverpool came from behind to beat Napoli 3-1 in the Europa League

Nov 4, 2010: Live commentary from all Thursday's Europa League clashes

Nov 4, 2010: Sol Campbell is hoping to prove his fitness in time for an emotional and sentimental return to Arsenal with Newcastle on Saturday.

Nov 4, 2010: Inter president Massimo Moratti says the club will not "go crazy" to sign Gareth Bale, despite the Tottenham star's fantastic performances against the Nerazzurri in the Champions League.

Nov 4, 2010: Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed in-form forward Florent Malouda will miss Chelsea's Premier League trip to Liverpool on Sunday.

Nov 4, 2010: Former England international Steve McManaman has joined ESPN as a football analyst for its networks in the US and UK.

Nov 4, 2010: Former Juventus midfielder Olivier Kapo has joined Celtic on a free transfer after he was released this summer following spells with Wigan and Birmingham in the Premier League.

Nov 4, 2010: Owen Coyle claims the whole country would like Harry Redknapp to be England manager when Fabio Capello eventually leaves his post.

Nov 4, 2010: Stephen Warnock is tipping Arsenal's Kieran Gibbs will take over England's left-back role from Ashley Cole in the future, even though that scuppers his own chances of representing his country.

Nov 4, 2010: Dean Whitehead believes that Danny Murphy's controversial comments, which suggested that Stoke City are too aggressive in their approach, have meant that the Potters are not being given the benefit of the doubt by referees.

Nov 4, 2010: West Ham co-owner David Gold has admitted that the Hammers are currently "in the worst place in football" - but he has lent his backing to beleaguered boss Avram Grant.

Nov 4, 2010: Patrick Vieira has warned his Manchester City team-mates that the only way they will end their "difficult period" is by sorting out the problems in the dressing room.

Nov 4, 2010: Aston Villa's top scorer Emile Heskey has been ruled out for up to a month after sustaining a medial meniscus tear in his right knee during training.

Nov 4, 2010: Jermain Defoe is ready to hand Tottenham Hotspur a fitness boost after revealing he could be back at full tilt in training in a fortnight.

Nov 4, 2010: Arsenal and Netherlands could be destined for a club versus country row after injured forward Robin van Persie was included in the country's squad for a friendly against Turkey on November 17.

Nov 4, 2010: Manchester City could be handed a surprise boost at the weekend, with manager Roberto Mancini revealing captain Carlos Tevez could face West Brom.