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Five-star Jermain Defoe sets himself two more goals

Jermain Defoe has set himself a double target after earning his place in history by scoring five goals in Tottenham’s amazing 9-1 win over Wigan Comments

Fernando Torres not risked for Debrecen trip

Fernando Torres stayed behind, as expected, as Liverpool flew out to Hungary for their Champions League clash with Debrecen Comments

Niko Kranjcar skill leaves Spurs on cloud nine

Bargain Croatian holds the key as Harry Redknapp’s side ignite their bid for a Champions League place Comments

Cesc Fabregas rejects latest link with Barcelona

Cesc Fabregas has dismissed new speculation linking him with a move back to Spain Comments

Thierry Henry: I almost quit international football

France captain Thierry Henry admits he considered quitting international football following the uproar caused by his part in the goal which sent Les Bleus to the World Cup finals at the Republic of Ireland's expense Comments

Sporting Miscellanies

Despite a tremendously difficult weekend for Arsenal, at least the manager had a personal triumph

Premier League thrashings

After Spurs's 9-1 thumping of hapless Wigan, we look at some other one-sided Premier League contests

Emmanuel Adebayor comes out in support of goal-shy Carlos Tevez

Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez is being backed to rediscover his scoring touch Comments

Embarrassed Wigan players offer to refund supporters

Wigan's players have offered to refund supporters who travelled to London to see the club's 9-1 thrashing at Tottenham Comments

David Beckham loses MLS shoot-out against Real Salt Lake

David Beckham was left to rue another penalty shoot-out loss as the Los Angeles Galaxy lost the MLS Cup final to Real Salt Lake at Qwest Field Comments

Arsene Wenger: Our title challenge is still alive

Arsene Wenger has insisted Arsenal remain contenders for the Premier League title despite falling eight points behind Chelsea Comments

Phil Parkinson refuses to defend red Sam Sodje

Phil Parkinson admitted Sam Sodje deserved to be sent off in Charlton's 1-1 draw at Yeovil Comments

Walter Smith hoping to keep momentum going

Walter Smith wants Rangers to maintain their impetus as they finished the weekend top of the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier League Comments

Michael Carrick: Darren Fletcher is in the form of his life

Michael Carrick has hailed Manchester United team-mate Darren Fletcher as one of the best midfielders in the Barclays Premier League Comments

Phil Gartside refusing to panic despite poor form

Bolton chairman Phil Gartside says he is not in the business of "pressing panic buttons" after a string of poor results at the Reebok Stadium Comments

Armand Traore hopes to turn around title blues

Defender Armand Traore has admitted that Arsenal need to make a statement about their title intentions against Chelsea Comments

Barry Robson backs Marc-Antoine Fortune to find his form

Barry Robson has come out in support of team-mate Marc-Antoine Fortune after the argument over the summer signing's form re-ignited in the wake of Celtic's defeat by Dundee United Comments

Jonny Evans believes he can still improve

Manchester United defender Jonny Evans intends to remain grounded - as he wants to stay on the right side of Sir Alex Ferguson Comments

Ipswich adamant Roy Keane going nowhere

Ipswich have denied reports that manager Roy Keane is set to lose his job at Portman Road Comments

Andy Johnson's return to training is lift for Fulham

Fulham striker Andy Johnson was today hoping to end five weeks of frustration by returning to first-team training Comments

Hard-working Gael Kakuta blows ban away in style

Gael Kakuta has revealed how he worked overtime behind closed doors at Chelsea to ensure his progress didn't suffer while he was banned by FIFA Comments

Gianfranco Zola: We must stop throwing games away

Gianfranco Zola admits West Ham need to stop blowing games from a winning position if they are to avoid relegation this season Comments

Jim Magilton slams QPR after shock defeat

Jim Magilton accused his Queens Park Rangers players of complacency after losing 2-0 at Doncaster Comments

Tony Pulis looking for more of the same from Ricardo Fuller

Stoke manager Tony Pulis hopes Ricardo Fuller will hit the goal trail after his solitary strike was enough to beat Portsmouth at the Britannia Stadium Comments

Steven Gerrard determined to keep the faith

Liverpool have set off for their make-or-break Champions League showdown in Budapest with skipper Steven Gerrard insisting that they can still salvage their season Comments