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We're just champion says Scolari (Mon Sep 01)

Luiz Felipe Scolari shrugged off the frustration of Chelsea's 1-1 draw against Tottenham by insisting his side are already in title-winning form.

The Blues saw their 100 percent start go up in smoke in Sunday's London derby at Stamford Bridge as Spurs striker Darren Bent cancelled out Juliano Belletti's first half goal.

But Scolari is still satisfied with seven points from his first three matches and the Chelsea coach believes the Premier League trophy will be back at the Bridge in May if they maintain that form. . . . more . . .

Owen left out of England soccer squad (Mon Sep 01)

Michael Owen was the major omission from the England squad which plays opening World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Croatia later this month. . . . more . . .

Bullard surprise in England squad for World Cup matches (Aug 31, 2008)

Jimmy Bullard has been a surprise call-up to Fabio Capello's England squad for next month's 2010 World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Croatia on September 6 and 10. . . . more . . .

No Robinho and no points for Real (Aug 31, 2008)

Title favourites Real Madrid and Barcelona both slipped to opening day defeats on Sunday as underdogs Deportivo La Coruna and Numancia took the headlines. . . . more . . .

Lyon win derby clash but Bordeaux slip up (Aug 31, 2008)

Lyon joined Marseille at the top of the French first division on Sunday after a Karim Benzema special earned the champions a 1-0 win in the derby tie at Saint Etienne. . . . more . . .

First league win for Klinsmann as Bayern hammer Hertha (Aug 31, 2008)

Defending champions Bayern Munich got their first league win of the season at the third attempt to give Jurgen Klinsmann his opening Bundesliga victory as Hertha Berlin were humbled 4-1 on Sunday. . . . more . . .

Liverpool suffer Villa stalemate (Aug 31, 2008)

Rafael Benitez was left in no doubt as to the depth of ill-feeling he has caused at Aston Villa this summer with his failed attempts to lure Gareth Barry to Liverpool as his perfect start to the new campaign ended in a 0-0 stalemate at Villa Park on Sunday. . . . more . . .

Wright-Phillips makes perfect return to City (Aug 31, 2008)

Shaun Wright-Phillips celebrated his 8.5-million-pound return to Manchester City with a double in Sunday's 3-0 win at Sunderland's Stadium of Light. . . . more . . .

Ronaldinho dazzles but Milan stunned by Bologna (Aug 31, 2008)

Ronaldinho sparkled on his debut but could not prevent AC Milan slumping to a dismal 2-1 home defeat to Serie A newboys Bologna in their opener at the San Siro on Sunday. . . . more . . .

Berbatov could stay admits Ramos (Aug 31, 2008)

Juande Ramos has admitted Dimitar Berbatov could still be a Tottenham player when the transfer window shuts on Monday. . . . more . . .

Chelsea frustrated by Bent's smash and grab raid (Aug 31, 2008)

Chelsea were forced to settle for a frustrating 1-1 draw against Tottenham on Sunday as Darren Bent staged a smash and grab raid at Stamford Bridge. . . . more . . .

Newcastle move to keep Owen (Aug 31, 2008)

Newcastle United have offered am improved three-year contract to Michael Owen in a bid to keep the England striker at St James Park. . . . more . . .

Chelsea frustrated by Bent's smash and grab raid (Aug 31, 2008)

Chelsea were forced to settle for a frustrating 1-1 draw against Tottenham on Sunday as Darren Bent staged a smash and grab raid at Stamford Bridge. . . . more . . .

Smith delighted with "terrific" Old Firm win (Aug 31, 2008)

Rangers cruised to the top of the Scottish Premier League with a double from former Celtic player Kenny Miller helping secure a 4-2 win against their Old Firm rivals at Parkhead. . . . more . . .

Rangers on top after Old Firm victory (Aug 31, 2008)

Rangers cruised to the top of the Scottish Premier League with a double from former Celtic player Kenny Miller helping secure a 4-2 win against their Old Firm rivals at Parkhead. . . . more . . .

Ronaldo on track for September return from injury (Aug 31, 2008)

Cristiano Ronaldo believes he could be back playing for Manchester United by the end of September after completing his recovery from ankle surgery. . . . more . . .

Zabaleta signs up at Man City (Aug 31, 2008)

English Premier League outfit Manchester City announced on Sunday they had clinched the transfer from Spanish side Espanyol of Argentinian defender Pablo Zabaleta. . . . more . . .

Real Madrid lash out at Chelsea over Robinho (Aug 31, 2008)

Real Madrid lashed out Sunday at Chelsea over the English Premier League club's continued efforts to lure Brazilian striker Robinho away from the Spanish champions. . . . more . . .

Spurs sign Russia striker Pavlyuchenko (Aug 31, 2008)

Tottenham reached an agreement to sign Russia striker Roman Pavlyuchenko from Spartak Moscow. . . . more . . .

Old Firm debuts for new signings (Aug 31, 2008)

Celtic and Rangers go head-to-head for the first time this season at Parkhead on Sunday with both teams expected to hand derby debuts to some of their new summer signings. . . . more . . .