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All change in the Premier League

Sir Alex Ferguson.

London The 2012-13 Premier League campaign could not match its predecessor for suspense, but a host of late-season retirements and managerial changes foreshadowed seismic changes in the English game.

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Manchester City sack Roberto Mancini

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini.

Manchester City have sacked Roberto Mancini as manager.

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Wigan relegated from EPL

Wigan became the first team to be relegated and win the FA Cup in the same season after a 4-1 loss at Arsenal on Tuesday ended their eight-year stay in the English Premier League.

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Gunners on a roll for top-four finish: Wenger

In the way: Theo Walcott has his shot blocked. Photo: Reuters

London Manager believes maximum points from remaining games will ensure top-four finish.

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Is Fergie about to depart?

Sir Alex Ferguson.

Alex Ferguson could be about to sensationally retire as manager of English Premier League giants Manchester United, according to British media reports on Tuesday.

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Ferguson to leave United on a high

Sir Alex Ferguson.

Rob Harris, Manchester Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson is to retire at the end of the season, bringing an end to more than 26 trophy-filled years at the club.

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Arsenal frustrated in Everton stalemate

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere.

London Arsenal wasted a chance to cement their place in the English Premier League's top four as the Gunners were held to a 0-0 draw by Everton on Tuesday.

The big one who nearly got away

Western Sydney Wanderers player Shinji Ono.

Sebastian Hassett Western Sydney Wanderers went within a whisker of never calling Shinji Ono one of their own.

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FA bans Suarez for 10 matches for biting

Luis Suarez

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez suspended for 10 matches for biting Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic in last weekend's English Premier League match at Anfield.

Arsenal, Villa score crucial EPL wins

Arsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky (left) is chased by West Bromwich Albion's Claudio Yacob.

London Arsenal wins 2-1 at West Bromwich Albion to climb into the Champions League places at Chelsea's expense.

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Man City end Chelsea's FA Cup defence

Manchester City's Argentinian striker Sergio Aguero (R) vies with Chelsea's Brazilian midfielder Oscar.

London Manchester City withstood a valiant fightback from Chelsea to win a gripping FA Cup semi-final 2-1 at Wembley Stadium on Sunday and knock the holders out of the competition.

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Man United close in on EPL title

London Manchester United took a step closer to the English Premier League title with a 2-0 win at Stoke City on Sunday to re-establish a 15-point lead over Manchester City at the top of the table.

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Date set for Victory clash with Liverpool

NORWICH, ENGLAND - APRIL 28:  (L-R) Luis Suarez of Liverpool celebrates after scoring his team's third goal and completing his hat trick during the Barclays Premier League match between Norwich City and Liverpool at Carrow Road on April 28, 2012 in Norwich, England.  (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)

Michael Lynch Melbourne Victory will play English soccer giant Liverpool at the MCG on July 24.

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Cardiff edges closer to Premier League

CARDIFF, WALES - APRIL 01:  Cardiff City forward Joe Mason (c) celebrates after scoring the second Cardiff goal during the npower Championship match between Cardiff City and Blackburn Rovers at Cardiff City Stadium on April 1, 2013 in Cardiff, Wales.  (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

London Cardiff are closing in on a place in the English Premier League after moving seven points clear at the top of the Championship with a 3-0 win against struggling Blackburn on Monday.

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City, Chelsea US friendly sells out

London Manchester City says their end-of-season friendly against Chelsea in the United States has sold out.

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A-League role with Liverpool thrills Reds fan Postecoglou

Ange Postecoglou.

Michael Lynch Melbourne Victory boss might have his focus on the A-League finals, particularly Friday night's clash with Perth Glory, but he is still enough of a fan to treasure the opportunity to go up against...

Man Utd's Giggs set for 1000th game

Ryan Giggs

London Ageless Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs is poised to reach another milestone in his extraordinary career this weekend as he stands to make his 1000th appearance in senior football.

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Exultant Victory smashes sloppy Jets 5-0

Victory v Jets

Michael Lynch Melbourne Victory brings to an end in scintillating style its run of three successive losses.

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Benitez blasts Chelsea fans, confirms exit

Benitez replaces Di Matteo at EPL club Chelsea (Thumbnail)

London Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez's patience with the side's fans finally snapped on Wednesday as he confirmed his intention to leave the club at the end of the season.

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Double trouble shocks Chelsea

Reading's Adam Le Fondre (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring their second goal during their English Premier League soccer match against Chelsea at the Madejski Stadium in Reading January 30, 2013. REUTERS/Philip Brown (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT SOCCER) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR

Paul Kelso, London Reading conjures the most unlikely of recoveries to prevent a victory that had seemed a formality.