sports betting news Newcast. 5.9.10
Newcastle forward Xisco suspendedNewcastle forward Xisco will be suspended for three matches after being red carded whilst playing for the reserve side. Xisco was sent off playing against Sunderland reserves on Tuesday night for flicking out his foot at the Wearsiders' youngster Jordan Cook. Despite the incident occurring during a reserves game, Xisco will now be ineligible for the first-team games against Blackpool and Everton in the Premier League as well as the Carling Cup tie against Premier League champions Chelsea. Tottenh. 5.9.10
Dawson out 6 to 8 weeksEngland defender Michael Dawson will miss six to eight weeks, after scans on Saturday revealed that he sprained his left medial knee ligament and left ankle ligament. Dawson was carried off during the second half of Friday's 4-0 win over Bulgaria. The defender was immediately withdrawn from the squad to face Switzerland on Tuesday, and return back to his club for further examination and treatment. Bolton's Gary Cahill came on as a substitute for Dawson at Wembley and could replace him in Tuesday's starting lineup. Tottenham has William Gallas and Sebastien Bassong as backup to Dawson. Man. Utd. 3.9.10
Rio Ferdinand set for United returnRio Ferdinand completed 45 minutes of action for Manchester United's reserve team on Wednesday after three months out with a knee injury. The 31-year-old defender could now make his return for the first team against Everton in the Premier League on September 11. Meanwhile, Owen Hargreaves has been included in United's 25-man Premier League squad despite struggling to recover from a series of knee problems. Hargreaves made one brief substitute appearance in May to end a 19-month absence from the game. Tottenh. 2.9.10
Van der Vaart's move to Tottenham approvedRafael van der Vaart has completed his move to Tottenham Hotspur from Real Madrid. The London club moved for the Dutch midfielder just before the transfer deadline on Tuesday and the Premier League have now ratified the €11m move, with the 27-year-old revealing he has penned a four-year deal. Van der Vaart, a member of the Netherlands team beaten in this year's World Cup final by Spain, struggled to establish himself at Real in his two years at the club. Tottenh. 1.9.10
Tottenham wait after late Van der Vaart swoopRafael van der Vaart will move from Real Madrid to Tottenham Hotspur, with the Premier League still to clarify if the paperwork was submitted in time for the deadline because of a rush of last-minute deals, Spurs manager Harry Redknapp said on Tuesday. The 27-year-old was poised to join Bayern Munich on Monday but when that fell through Spurs moved just before the transfer window was due to close. Van der Vaart has struggled to establish himself at Madrid since signing from Hamburg two years ago. Redknapp said Tottenham would pay around €10m for the midfielder who was in the Netherlands team beaten in this year's World Cup final by Spain. Sunderl. 1.9.10
Sunderland break transfer record to sign GyanSunderland have completed the transfer of Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan from Rennes for a club record fee of €15.7m. The 24-year-old, who scored three goals in Ghana's run to the quarter-finals of this summer's World Cup, has penned a four-year contract with the Premier League side. Gyan scored 13 league goals in 27 starts for Rennes last season. His signing was given added urgency after forward Fraizer Campbell damaged knee ligaments in last weekend'd 1-0 win over Manchester City. Birming. 1.9.10
Birmingham recruit Hleb, Jiranek and BeausejourBirmingham City have been busy on deadline day. Belarus midfielder Aleksandr Hleb, 29, has joined on a one-year loan from Barcelona while 31-year-old Czech defender Martin Jiranek has arrived from Spartak Moscow. Birmingham, who have made an unbeaten start to the Premier League season, have also agreed a €4.9m fee for Chile striker Jean Beausejour, 26, with Mexican side America. Striker Marcus Bent, 32, has left on a four-month temporary deal with league rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers. 30.8.10
Chelsea cement top Premership spotThe Premier League summit has a familiar feel, with Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United in the top three spots. Chelsea beat Stoke City 2-0, Arsenal edged past Blackburn Rovers 2-1 and United saw off West Ham United 3-0. West Ham and Stoke have yet to register a point. Fourth-placed Aston Villa beat winless Everton, who have made their worst start for 11 seasons.
Fernando Torres scored his first goal in 10 games for Liverpool's 1-0 win over West Bromwich Albion. Big-spending Manchester City were defeated by Sunderland striker Darren Bent's added-time penalty. Tottenham lost 1-0 at home to Wigan who had conceded ten goals in their previous two matches. Bolton fought back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 at home with Birmingham City. | last results
| 29.8 | Aston Villa - Everton | 1 : 0 |
| 29.8 | Liverpool - West Br. | 1 : 0 |
| 29.8 | Sunderl. - Man. City | 1 : 0 |
| 29.8 | Bolton - Birming. | 2 : 2 |
| 28.8 | Tottenh. - Wigan | 0 : 1 |
| 28.8 | Wolves - Newcast. | 1 : 1 |
| 28.8 | Blackburn - Arsenal | 1 : 2 |
| 28.8 | Blackpool - Fulham | 2 : 2 |
| 28.8 | Chelsea - Stoke City | 2 : 0 |
| 28.8 | Man. Utd. - West Ham | 3 : 0 |
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League format : Soccer / Football : England : Premier League 2010/2011
The English Premier League (EPL) is probably one of the most popular football competitions in the world. The current format of the Premiership was created in 1995, when the number of clubs was reduced from twenty-two to twenty. Each team plays against all the other teams in the league twice, for a total of 38 matches for each team per season. The number of points scored in the season determines the position of teams in the table.
At the end of the campaign, the top two teams in the English Premier League qualify directly for the group stage of the Champions League, while the third and fourth placed teams play the qualifying rounds. The fifth and sixth placed teams qualify for the UEFA Cup, along with the FA Cup and the League Cup winners. The three bottom teams in the Premiership table are relegated to the Football League Championship. The Football League Championship winners and runners-up are promoted automa
