City send nine-man Chelsea crashing to defeat

Manchester City scored a memorable 4-2 victory over Premier League leaders Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

Mighty Barcelona wary of Hiddink's muscle men

Barcelona face their biggest challenge yet when they face Guus Hiddink's rejuvenated Chelsea on Tuesday.

Man City crash out of FA Cup as Chelsea draw

Nottingham Forest stunned one of the world's wealthiest clubs by knocking Manchester City out of the FA Cup with a 3-0 third round win.

Romance of the Cup takes on harder edge

The third round of the FA Cup is a time in the knockout competition renowned for shocks and giantkilling exploits.

Anelka's double beats Blackburn

Nicolas Anelka's two goals kept Chelsea at the top of the Premier League in a 2-0 victory on Sunday, and Darren Bent's double lifted Tottenham.

Top four back in contention

Salomon Kalou scored twice and set up another Saturday in Chelsea's 5-0 romp at Middlesbrough to maintain the Blues' high-scoring title charge.

Chelsea give Man City a reality check

Chelsea won the battle of the Premier League's financial superpowers as Luiz Felipe Scolari's side stormed to a 3-1 victory at Manchester City.

Torres wants one more Champions League fairy tale

Fernando Torres has been living a dream in the Champions League this season but the Liverpool striker wants one more fairy tale in his side's semifinal second leg against Chelsea on Wednesday. Torres has made a big impact in his first Champions League campaign and his goals have been instrumental in Liverpool's march to the brink of a third final in four seasons.

Ronaldo double puts United back on top

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as champions Manchester United returned to the top of the Premier League on goal difference from Arsenal after a 2-0 win at home to Portsmouth. The Gunners had briefly been at the head of the table after their 3-0 victory against Newcastle at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday.

Perfect start for Ghana in Nations Cup

Portsmouth midfielder Sulley Muntari struck in the last minute to lift hosts Ghana to a 2-1 win against Guinea in the opening game of the Africa Cup of Nations in Accra on Sunday. Ghana's Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien, given the fair-play award, said: "It's a good start for us."

Arsenal hope that history repeats itself

Arsenal have enjoyed Christmas Day at the top of the Premier League standings -- and are hoping that history repeats itself and keeps them top at the end of the season. The club at the top at Christmas have won the league for the past three years -- Manchester United last season and Chelsea in 2005 and 2006.

Adebayor sends Arsenal five points clear

Emmanuel Adebayor sent Arsenal five points clear at the top of the Premier League as Arsene Wenger's side won 2-1 against Aston Villa on Saturday. Adebayor headed the winner to extend Arsenal's lead over second placed Chelsea after Mathieu Flamini had cancelled out Craig Gardner's opener at Villa Park.