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Allardyce keen to keep Carroll
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has confirmed he is keen to retain the services of on-loan Liverpool striker Andy Carroll and hopes a deal can be finalised as soon as possible.
Mancini thanks City fans
Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has thanked fans for their support during his three-and-a-half year stint at the club.
Hammers rule out new Pogatetz deal
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has confirmed the club will not be extending on-loan defender Emanuel Pogatetz's stay at the club.
Giggs: Senior stars backing Moyes
Ryan Giggs says new Manchester United manager David Moyes can count on the support of the club's senior players when he begins the daunting task of replacing Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford.
Rodgers keen to improve squad
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is confident the recruitment structure put in place over the last year will ensure the club do not waste money in the transfer market.
Stoke City probe Whelan and Jones pig's head stunt and car smash claims
Stoke City have begun an investigation into an incident at their training ground in which a pig's head was reportedly left in Kenwyne Jones's locker by Glenn Whelan. Jones is reported to have reacted furiously on discovering the head and smashed the windscreen of Whelan's car in response.
Cortese to stay at Saints
Southampton's executive chairman Nicola Cortese will be staying at the club next season following a meeting with owner Katharina Liebherr, removing fears that manager Mauricio Pochettino could also exit St Mary's.
Redknapp hails Carragher character
Harry Redknapp has hailed Jamie Carragher as one of Liverpool's all-time greats whose presence at QPR next season would guarantee an immediate return to the Barclays Premier League.
Wenger: Gunners over Van Persie loss
Arsene Wenger feels his Arsenal team have finally emerged from the shadow of Robin van Persie as they look to secure a place in the Champions League with victory at Newcastle on Sunday.
Rooney no longer Ferguson's problem
Sir Alex Ferguson is content to leave the problem of what to do about Wayne Rooney to new manager David Moyes.
Villas-Boas wants technical director
Andre Villas-Boas hopes Tottenham will finally grant his wish to employ a technical director at the club before the start of next season.
Benitez: Mission accomplished
Rafael Benitez declared "job done" as he prepared for his final match as Chelsea manager.
Arsene Wenger has to do it all again as Arsenal face last day battle for Champions League slot
It was with his usual disarming frankness that Arsene Wenger responded yesterday to an inquiry as to whether he would be signing the 20-year-old Auxerre striker Yaya Sanogo, available on a free transfer from the Ligue 2 club.
Stoke probe 'banter gone wild'
Stoke have promised to launch an internal investigation after suggestions a pig's head was placed in the locker of striker Kenwyne Jones.
Ferdinand close to new United deal
Defender Rio Ferdinand is expected to agree a new contract with Manchester United early next week.
Villa Park prepared for a play-off
The Premier League has announced that a possible third-place play-off between Chelsea and Arsenal will take place at Villa Park on May 26 - a move which could jeopardise the Blues' tour match against Manchester City in the USA scheduled for the day before.
McAuley signs new Albion deal
West Brom defender Gareth McAuley has extended his contract at The Hawthorns by a year until 2015.
Stoke launch training ground probe
Stoke have launched "a full internal investigation" into reports of an incident at their training ground on Friday, the club announced.
Benitez may miss lap of honour
Rafael Benitez has declined to reveal if he will take part in his Chelsea squad's lap of appreciation following Sunday's final match of the season at Stamford Bridge.
Pardew dismisses Rooney claims
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has laughed off claims that he will try to sign England striker Wayne Rooney this summer.
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