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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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