The African Nations Cup is taking place in tropical Ghana but the impact of the tournament will felt in the cooler climes of Britain as a host of big name Premier League players head off to the sun.
Arsenal strode into the New Year with their lead at the top of the Premier League intact after a comfortable 2-0 victory over London rivals West Ham United on Tuesday.
Rafael Benitez refused to abandon hope of guiding Liverpool to the Premier League title this season, after a goalless draw away to Manchester City here on Sunday.
Unsettled goalkeeper Jens Lehmann may be allowed to leave Arsenal next month if the right offer is received, manager Wenger said.
Chelsea and England midfielder Lampard will miss the next few weeks of the season after tearing a muscle in his right thigh.
Liverpool's Steven Gerrard celebrates his goal against Derby County during their English Premier League soccer match at Pride Park in Derby, central England, December 26, 2007. Gerrard's unrelenting determination earned Liverpool all three points with a late 2-1 win. [Agencies]
Aston Villa held hosts Chelsea to a 4-4 draw with a last-minute equaliser in a festive football feast bursting with controversy at Stamford Bridge.
Arsene Wenger is already counting down the days until the end of the season as Arsenal tries to hold on to its position on top of the Premier League.
Former Yugoslavia defender Miroslav Djukic was named Serbia's new coach on Wednesday after sealing a two-year contract with the country's Football Association (FSS).
David Beckham insists he has no problem with Fabio Capello and can't wait to work with the new England coach.
Every day that passes bring Vasco's soccer team even closer to working out a contract that would bring the renown forward, Edmundo, back to the team, said on Sunday Brazilian media.
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