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Football: Lampard breaks Chelsea goal record

Agence France-PresseMay 13, 2013 16:09
Frank Lampard equalled and then broke Bobby Tambling's Chelsea record of 202 goals by scoring twice as the Blues came from behind to secure a 2-1 win away to Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday. England international Lampard struck in the 61st minute at Villa Park when he collected a pass from Eden Hazard, shifted the ball onto his left foot and let fly from some 15 yards. His goal drew the visitors level at 1-1 after both sides had had a man sent-off in Ramires (Chelsea) and Christian Benteke, who opened the scoring for Villa.

Football: Martinez shuns Everton talk to focus on final

Agence France-PresseMay 13, 2013 15:16
Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez says speculation linking him with the Everton job will not distract him from a shot at FA Cup glory on Saturday. Martinez is believed to be among the leading candidates to replace Manchester United-bound David Moyes as Everton manger. But the Spaniard insists his focus for the time being is on beating Manchester City in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium and safeguarding Wigan's future in the Premier League. "At this moment in time it would be a waste of time," Martinez said when asked if there had been any contact by Everton.

Football: Rooney slams Twitter account claims

Agence France-PresseMay 13, 2013 12:15
Wayne Rooney has hit back at claims he removed the name Manchester United from his Twitter homepage as part of an attempt to force a transfer from the Premier League champions. United striker Rooney is reported to have told boss Alex Ferguson two weeks ago that he wanted leave Old Trafford after losing patience with his slightly diminished role in the second half of the season.

Football: Neville backs Moyes to fill Ferguson's shoes

Agence France-PresseMay 13, 2013 11:05
Gary Neville said he would "welcome" the appointment of David Moyes as Manchester United's new manager following the retirement of Alex Ferguson. Everton manager Moyes emerged as the early front-runner to replace Ferguson after his fellow Scot announced on Wednesday he was retiring as manager of the Premier League champions. "I would welcome the appointment of David Moyes," former United defender turned television pundit Neville told Sky Sports. "Somebody who is there for the long term. This is not a club that will go for quick fixes.

Football: Wigan stun Man City in FA Cup final upset

Agence France-PresseMay 13, 2013 11:04
Substitute Ben Watson scored an injury-time winner to give Wigan Athletic a sensational 1-0 win over Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on Saturday in the biggest FA Cup final upset in 25 years. With extra time beckoning, Watson met a Shaun Maloney corner with a near-post header to stun 2011 cup winners City and give Wigan the first major trophy in their 81-year history.

Football: Ferdinand drops United hint

Agence France-PresseMay 13, 2013 10:30
Rio Ferdinand indicated Monday he wants to sign another contract with English champions Manchester United. The 34-year-old centre-back collected his sixth Premier League winners' medal on Sunday after scoring the goal that secured a 2-1 victory over Swansea at Old Trafford in United manager Alex Ferguson's final home game in charge before retirement. Ferdinand's goal, his first in over five years, came with his current contract about to expire but he said Monday he wanted to stay at Old Trafford. "Manchester United has a bright future," Ferdinand told MUTV on Monday.

Football: Ferguson exit no surprise to Wenger

Agence France-PresseMay 13, 2013 07:46
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has insisted long-time rival Alex Ferguson's decision to retire as Manchester United manager was no surprise to him. Ferguson, 71, announced last week he would retire at the end of this season after more than 26 years, and 38 trophies won, at Old Trafford. He bows out with United having regained the Premier League title and will be succeeded after the end of the current campaign by David Moyes, presently manager of Everton.

Football: Ferguson exit no surprise to Wenger

Agence France-PresseMay 13, 2013 07:45
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has insisted long-time rival Alex Ferguson's decision to retire as Manchester United manager was no surprise to him. Ferguson, 71, announced last week he would retire at the end of this season after more than 26 years, and 38 trophies won, at Old Trafford. He bows out with United having regained the Premier League title and will be succeeded after the end of the current campaign by David Moyes, presently manager of Everton.

Football: Spurs keep Champions League dream alive

Agence France-PresseMay 12, 2013 20:45
Tottenham Hotspur's pursuit of a place in the Champions League next season will go to a grand finale on the last day if Andre Villas-Boas' hopes are realised for his team. An admirable recovery in their penultimate game at Stoke, always a tough venue for visiting teams, secured a 2-1 win on Sunday and allowed Spurs to leapfrog great rivals Arsenal for the first time in a month to regain fourth place, which offers the chance of a Champions League qualifying spot.

Football: Ferguson bows out with emotional home win

Agence France-PresseMay 12, 2013 19:15
Alex Ferguson thanked Manchester United's supporters and urged them to stand behind his successor, David Moyes, after an emotional final home game as manager at Old Trafford on Sunday. Ferguson, who announced his shock retirement earlier this week, addressed supporters directly during an unscripted on-pitch speech after a 2-1 win over Swansea City closed his 26-year association with the Old Trafford dug-out.
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