Roberto Mancini has warned Manchester United that the title race is far from over, telling his rivals: ‘No-one’s ever won it in January.’ City have dropped seven points behind United following a goalless draw at bottom club QPR in midweek, and the gap could be stretched to 10 points tomorrow when Sir Alex Ferguson’s side visit Fulham. But Mancini – who faces a to...Full Story »

The Liverpool dressing room at Oldham's Boundary Park last Sunday cannot have been a pretty place. Cramped, chaotic, the air heavy with the embarrassment of defeat. What followed - for Liverpool's players at least - was perhaps even more painful. A public dressing down from Brendan Rodgers, a manager clearly losing patience with a team that he believes is not mentally strong enough to cope wit...Full Story »

I'LL TELL YOU EVERYTHING GAFFER ... Rafa Benitez is hoping to use Demba Ba's knowledge DEMBA BA is bracing himself for a red-hot reception on his return to Newcastle today. Ba angered the Toon Army by snubbing a new deal and pushing for a move to Chelsea. Now the Senegal hitman faces his former team-mates for the first time since Blues triggered his £7.5million buy-out clause. And Chels...Full Story »

DYNAMIC DUO ... Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge LUIS SUAREZ and Daniel Sturridge will be out to show the rest of the Premier League how to break down the Manchester City barricades tomorrow. Brendan Rodgers’ Liverpool face the champions knowing City have yet to concede a goal this year. Norwich were the last team to hit the City net on December 29 — 555 minutes and seven games ag...Full Story »

PETER ODEMWINGIE last night accused West Brom of hypocrisy and insisted the club gave him the green light to join QPR. The Nigerian striker saw his planned £3million move end in farce when he was refused entry to Loftus Road on Thursday. Albion boss Steve Clarke branded Odemwingie’s deadline-day drive to Rangers as ‘total lunacy’. But Odemwingie, 31, claimed Baggies tech...Full Story »

Kieran Gibbs is likely to lose his status as Arsenal’s first choice left back to £8.3million arrival Nacho Monreal. It has been reported that Monreal was signed to supplement regular starter Gibbs, but Sportsmail understands he was bought to replace the England left back. Arsene Wenger is set to hand the Spain defender his debut today in the Premier League clash against Stoke, wit...Full Story »

OVER TO YOU ROB ... Wayne Rooney has missed almost one-third of his efforts WAYNE ROONEY has quit taking penalties — insisting: “They weren’t good enough.” The striker has missed NINE times from 28 attempts for Manchester United. Roo, who decided to stand down after failing from the spot in the FA Cup win over West Ham, said: “To be honest, it was my choice. ...Full Story »

RIO FERDINAND says Manchester United are bigger than England. Ferdy, capped 81 times by his country, reckons the global appeal of United cannot be matched by the Three Lions. The Red Devils centre-back is fiercely patriotic and said: “Playing for England has been one of the highlights of my career.” But Ferdinand insists it is an inescapable fact that the Premier League leaders are...Full Story »

Winger ... Raheem 'will deny' allegations, court hears LIVERPOOL winger Raheem Sterling has been charged with assaulting a woman. The 18-year-old England wideman was summonsed to Liverpool Youth Court today on a charge of common assault. The Jamaica-born footballer, who lives in Woolton, Liverpool, did not attend the hearing and solicitor Mick Hogan appeared on his behalf. Police said a 27-y...Full Story »

Mario Balotelli couldn’t resist one last blast at life in Manchester as he became officially an AC Milan player last night. The 22-year-old wild child who never settled at City thanked Roberto Mancini for all his support during two and a half turbulent seasons. But he then insisted he had no regrets at ending his adventure in England. One last blast: Mario Balotelli (pictured) poses wit...Full Story »