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Bin Hammam begins Fifa ban appeal

Former Asian football president Mohamed Bin Hammam appeals against his lifetime ban from Fifa but expects a lengthy battle to clear his name.

Martin Samuel: Good man, good team but a long way to go

Arsenal are no mugs, but nor is there reason to be smug. While some will see this as vindication, in reality it places them only where they should expect to be.

Manchester City's ?24m signing Samir Nasri hails passionate fans

Samir Nasri aimed a provocative parting shot at Arsenal fans on Wednesday night after finally completing his protracted ?24million move to Manchester City.

Arsenal fight back to usurp Udinese

Arsenal avoided the unthinkable as they began the process of getting over their shattering start to the season by qualifying for the Champions League group stage 3-1 on aggreg

Joey Barton close to QPR move

JOEY Barton was last night poised to join QPR after arriving for a medical with the Londoners.

Changing room chat: Liverpool gain foothold in India

LIVERPOOL launched their first football academy in India yesterday and said the club would spread its net even wider by 2014.

Ars??ne Wenger admits to relief after Arsenal's play-off win at Udinese

??? Manager says victory 'will lift the pressure' on the club ??? 'Of course, I am relieved. It was a massive game for us'Ars??ne Wenger could savour the feeling of a catastrophe averted after his Arsenal team rallied in the second-half against Udinese to secure a place in the Champions League...

Noel Gallagher fears Manchester United still have edge over Manchester City

Roberto Mancini may believe Manchester City are primed for a title challenge after their recent spending spree, but at least one high-profile fan fears they will remain in the shadow of their neighbours.