Premier League Team News

All the latest on injuries, suspensions and call-ups ahead of the weekend's top football action.

Premier League Team News

All the latest on injuries, suspensions and call-ups ahead of the weekend's top football action.

Stars failing to shine in Africa

Jon Carter on the African qualifying campaign for 2010 that could throw up a few surprises.

South Africa or bust

Andrew Hush reports on the state of play in Africa's 12 World Cup Qualifying groups.

Michael Essien and team-mates booked their place last weekend

Rafa writes off Reds, Ronaldo a 'traitor'

Dominic Raynor on a week when Rafa wrote off the Reds and Ronaldo was branded a 'phenomenal traitor'.

Desailly backing Drogba to stay

Jon Carter talks to Marcel Desailly about Chelsea's season and the allure of the Premier League.

January spending spree

Jon Carter looks at the likely January transfer activity for all the Premier League clubs.

Bolton Wanderers v Chelsea: Preview

...Franco Di Santo (hamstring) and Juliano Belletti (ankle) remain sidelined along with long-term injury victim Michael Essien (knee).Chelsea coach Luiz Felipe Scolari insists he is more concerned with staying on track for...

Kenyon rules out January spending for Chelsea

Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon expects Luiz Felipe Scolari's squad to be strengthened in the new year - but not by the addition of fresh talent.

Chelsea v Arsenal: Preview

...an ankle injury in the Champions League draw with Bordeaux on Wednesday night.Juliano Belletti (ankle), Michael Essien (knee), Ricardo Carvalho (knee) and Franco di Santo (hamstring) are all out.Defender Alex has recovered...

Scolari declares Arsenal visit is a 'must win game'

Luiz Felipe Scolari has warned the rest of the Premier League that Chelsea will be even better in the second half of the season.

Bordeaux v Chelsea: Preview

...victims Ricardo Carvalho (knee), striker Franco di Santo (hamstring), right-back Juliano Belletti (ankle) and midfielder Michael Essien (knee).Brazilian centre-half Alex has travelled with the squad after recovering from a groin strain...

Chelsea v Newcastle: Preview

...Cech (calf) back.Ashley Cole (foot), Alex (thigh), and Juliano Belletti (ankle) are also doubtful while Michael Essien and Franco Di Santo are definitely out. Centre-half Ricardo Carvalho is also likely to miss...

Benzema ready for a new challenge

Karim Benzema has achieved all he can at Olympique Lyon and it is time to move on, says Dominic Raynor.