Liverpool go clear at top after draw Liverpool move to the top of the Premier League after a goalless draw against West Ham. Wigan hint at Heskey January exit Wigan chairman Dave Whelan suggests that the club could cash in on striker Emile Heskey during the January transfer window. Drogba stays at Chelsea - Kenyon Didier Drogba will not leave Chelsea in January, says club chief executive Peter Kenyon. FA to act over Mido abuse claims The FA is investigating claims that racist abuse was directed at Middlesbrough striker Mido by Newcastle supporters on Saturday. Reading 3-1 Coventry Noel Hunt scores twice as Reading tighten their grip on third place in the Championship by beating Coventry. Benitez rules out move for Owen Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez rules out a move for Newcastle striker Michael Owen after his side draw 0-0 with West Ham at Anfield. Veteran Carr announces retirement Former Spurs and Republic of Ireland defender Stephen Carr retires from football following his release by Newcastle United in June. Blues resolve Mikel case with Lyn Chelsea reach agreement with Norwegian club Lyn Oslo in the dispute over the £16m transfer of midfielder John Mikel Obi. Injured Saha set for quick return Everton are hoping Louis Saha's hamstring injury is not as bad as first feared after he had to come off in the 1-0 win over Tottenham. Watford chairman Simpson resigns Graham Simpson resigns as chairman of Watford at Monday's Extraordinary General Meeting. Rangers play down McGregor injury Rangers manager Walter Smith says goalkeeper Allan McGregor is not facing more surgery for a knee problem. Hearts players receive wages late Uncertainty ends as Hearts staff receive their wages after a three-day wait. Cup draw produces capital derby Edinburgh rivals Hibernian and Hearts have been drawn together in the fourth round of the Homecoming Scottish Cup. BBC names Africa player shortlist The shortlist for the 2008 BBC African Footballer of the Year award has been announced. Vote now for your choice. Monday's gossip column West Ham want Juventus striker, plus other rumours |
