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Arsenal travel to Old Trafford to face bitter-rivals Manchester United, in the English Premier League on Monday.

Newcastle United has appointed Alan Pardew as the new manager on a five-and-a-half year deal, which will run until the summer of 2016.

Chris Hughton was sacked as Newcastle United manager on Monday, landing the club in turmoil leading to press and fans all over England criticizing Newcastle owner Mike Ashley.

The leader of Myanmar's military junta considered bidding for the popular Manchester United Football Club, US diplomatic cables revealed. Military leader Than Shwe was urged by his grandson to invest $1bn to acquire the club. Quoting a 'well connected source' of the Junta, US officials stated that Than Shwe, after contemplation, rejected the proposal.

Russia won the bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2018 and the tourism industry in United Kingdom has expressed disappointment as it had expected to tap its potential as a tourist destination had it won the bid to host the international tournament

A late Beckford strike denied Chelsea victory against Everton as the game ended 1-1, extending Chelsea's winless record to four games in the English Premier League.

Match Game: Chelsea vs. Everton 10:00 ET, December 4, 2010. Stamford Bridge, England

Football fans needs not worry about securing visas ahead of the 2018 World Cup in Russia as Moscow is planning to scrap the requirement all together for match ticket-holders as well as footballers from the European Union.

On the first week of a busy December in the Premiership, Everton will travel to West London, to Stamford Bridge to take on the champions - Chelsea.

FIFA takes the Football World Cup 2018 and 2022 to new territories of Russia and Qatar, raising concerns over risks involved in the selection of venue.

The FIFA World Cup, the biggest tournament in soccer, will be headed to new regions as Russia won the 2018 bid on Thursday over rivals which included England and tiny emirate Qatar beat a group including the United States for the 2022 tournament.

Holders Manchester United were shocked by West Ham at Upton Park as the Hammers cruised to the semi-finals with a 4-0 victory against United in the quarter-finals of the English League Cup aka The Carling Cup, while Arsenal secured their spot in the semis with a 2-0 win over Wigan.

Researchers in London have found a new way to treat hamstring injuries and treatment is none other than the patient's own blood.

The upcoming FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2010, starting on December 8, could be a crucial time to boost Dubai’s tourism, tourism industry officials expect.

Barcelona vs. Real Madrid live update as it happened

Manchester United will face rivals Rangers at the Ibrox stadium on Match-day 5 of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.

Arsenal travel to Goodison Park on Sunday for the early kick-off against Everton in the English Premier League.

DSG International , Europe's number two electricals retailer, said it did not expect a double-dip recession, and predicted a rerating of its shares as it delivers an improved trading performance.

Top scorers Germany and winners Spain elicited the most positive reaction from online fans of this year's soccer World Cup, whilst France's player crisis made them the most maligned team of the tournament.

Germany's strong run in the World Cup may be the catalyst for a growth spurt by Europe's largest economy, as consumers riding the feelgood factor of national success dip in to their savings and start spending again.

With the U.S. team playing in the World Cup tournament, Wall Street traders are taking advantage of mediocre volume to focus on the games, with trading floor atmosphere anything but dull.