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Portsmouth 1-1 West Ham

Gianfranco Zola had called himself "an optimist" in the build-up but even he recognised this as an opportunity missed. West Ham's new owners shivered in the stands and were presented with evidence of the size of the task ahead. An away point might be considered presentable but familiar frailties...

Tottenham 2-0 Fulham

Tottenham are one more step towards the dreamland of fourth place and Champions League football next season. Harry Redknapp might just be leading the white part of north London into the European Cup for the first time since 1961 – 49 long years ago — a prospect helped along by...

Ferdinand likely to miss clash with City

• Ferdinand will miss City match if he does not appeal• Ferguson bans Sky cameras over role in FA chargeSir Alex Ferguson's insistence that the behaviour of his players "has always been perfect" has been undermined by the news that Rio Ferdinand is facing a three-match ban for violent...

Senderos ready for a new start at Everton

• Swiss defender hopes to 'grow as a player and a man'• 'I am not bitter at leaving. Arsenal gave me a fair chance'Philippe Senderos has conceded he can have no complaints about being frozen out of Arsenal by Arsène Wenger and that his six-month loan to Everton marks a critical...

The pain and peril of going undercover

Having to sit there and soak up the home supporters' abuse can make you feel more partisan than if you were among your ownA consummate lack of organisation and the triumph of amnesia over experience have often left me on the morning of a Leeds away game with a ticket among the home supporters as my...

Is Rotherham really football's pie capital?

Plus: Has a league's top scorer ever been relegated?; Which club is the greenest? (2); The shortest time between home and away fixtures; and the highest league ground in England. Send your questions and answers to [email protected]"On Wikipedia it says: 'The supporters of Rotherham United...

Benítez refuses to commit to Liverpool amid rumours of exit

• Benítez cagey on his future following dour draw with Wolves• Juventus ready to present him with manager's contractRafael Benítez last night declined the chance to commit his future to Liverpool after it emerged Juventus are drawing up an official contract document for the...

Rooney revels as United's main man

Wayne Rooney is hitting new levels as the focus of Manchester United's attack following the departure of Cristiano RonaldoNo longer the Ernie Wise to Cristiano ­Ronaldo's Eric Morecambe, Wayne Rooney has taken his real job back. Manchester United's management always acknowledged Ronaldo would...