Rio Ferdinand charged by Football Association for 'abusive' tweet

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand insists that David Moyes should have done things differently at Old Trafford.

Former England captain Rio Ferdinand has been charged by the Football Association for misconduct following a comment he made on Twitter.

The 35-year-old QPR defender has until Oct. 21 to respond to the charge, which was announced on Tuesday.

The FA did not specify which message had provoked the charge.

"It is alleged the comment posted on his twitter account was abusive and/or indecent and/or insulting and/or improper,'' an FA statement read.

"It is further alleged that this breach is aggravated...

Danny Welbeck fit to play for Arsenal against Hull City - sources

England manager Roy Hodgson has played down the ankle injury suffered by Danny Welbeck against Estonia on Sunday.

Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck is expected to be fit to play in Saturday's Premier League game against Hull City, sources have told ESPN FC.

England manager Roy Hodgson suggested Welbeck, 23, had "turned his ankle" in the 1-0 Euro 2016 qualifying win against Estonia in Tallinn on Sunday, with the player having to be replaced by Rickie Lambert in the closing stages of the game.

Hodgson, however, downplayed the severity of the injury afterwards and sources say Arsenal are confident the former Manchester...

Fans' favourite Jedinak needs patience as he seeks top form again

Ever-present Mile Jedinak is a firm fans' favourite at Crystal Palace but his form has come under scrutiny in recent weeks.

Life is full of constants; death, taxes, Arsenal players getting injured, Palace fans being amazing, Roy Keane getting angry, Bruce Forsyth.

At Selhurst Park, though, the only real constant you can bet your bottom dollar on is Mile Jedinak. The big Aussie is pretty much the first name on the team sheet and is the one player you can guarantee will be playing when you head down to SE25. I'm convinced he actually lives at the stadium -- he is always around whenever I go down there.