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FA charges Leeds defender Bellusci with making racist remark to Jerome

• Leeds defender accused of abusing Cameron Jerome • Norwich City striker accused Bellusci of racism Continue reading...

Carlisle in hospital after accident

Clarke Carlisle, the ex-Professional Footballers' Association chairman, is in hospital after being involved in a collision with a lorry.

Mourinho hails 'spirit & mentality'

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho praises the mentality of his players after the 2-0 win at Stoke seals top spot at Christmas.

Hughes: Early goal hurt us

Mark Hughes called conceding an early goal to Chelsea "the worst-case scenario" as his Stoke side lost 2-0 on Monday Night Football .

Nathan Burns fires way into Socceroos Asian Cup squad

Wellington Phoenix’s in-form striker earns recall in list containing seven A-Leaguers and 16 of the World Cup squad Form striker Nathan Burns is one of seven A-League players named in coach Ange Postecoglou’s final 23-man Socceroos squad for the home Asian Cup campaign. Capped seven…

Chelsea harness Matic and Mikel to increase power on cold night in Stoke

Chelsea’s physical presence gave Stoke a taste of their own medicine and the leaders were rarely under pressure • Match report: Stoke City 0-2 Chelsea Continue reading...

Stoke 0 Chelsea 2: Jose Mourinho reserves special praise for Eden Hazard after victory

Jose Mourinho paid tribute to his team’s battling qualities in their 2-0 victory over Stoke City tonight, praising Eden Hazard in particular who was the subject of the game’s worst foul from full-back Phil Bardsley.

Chelsea news: Jose Mourinho hails John Terry after captain helps Blues to win against Stoke

Chelsea boss says Terry is as good as ever after being "in a bit of trouble" when the Portuguese manager rejoined the club

Newcastle 0 Sunderland 1: Adam Johnson joy at goal that will live with him for ever

Adam Johnson spoke with pride of his place in North-east footballing history after scoring the goal which gave Sunderland a fourth successive victory over Newcastle for the first time in the 116 years of the Tyne-Wear derby.