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Time to consider netting - PFA

PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor believes netting around parts of football pitches might be needed to protect players.

Nine charged after derby match

Nine people are charged after the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United on Sunday.

Barcelona's Lionel Messi breaks Gerd Müller's goal-scoring record; fan reaction - video

Mercurial Argentinian striker Lionel Messi has become the most prolific goalscorer in a calendar year after scoring twice against Real Betis on Sunday

FA chairman David Bernstein calls actions of crowd at Manchester derby 'deplorable'

Football Association chairman David Bernstein has called the crowd incidents at the Manchester derby yesterday “deplorable” and says they must be “dealt with severely”.

Police charge nine after derby

Police have charged nine people following incidents at Sunday's Manchester derby.

Aston Villa insist out-of-favour Shay Given will not be sold in January

Paul Lambert insists he has no interest in allowing out-of-favour Aston Villa keeper Shay Given to go out on loan.

Fulham v Newcastle preview

Newcastle United will aim continue their mini-revival at Craven Cottage against a Fulham side who themselves are experiencing a slump.

Lambert: Given going nowhere

Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given will not be sent out on loan this season, manager Paul Lambert has insisted.

Balotelli determined not to be pushed out by Manchester City

• Balotelli incurred Roberto Mancini's wrath for derby display • Player's agent insists forward will stay put beyond January Mario Balotelli is determined not to be pushed out of Manchester City in the January transfer window despite the ongoing criticism his indifferent form and...