Jamie Ness

Former England striker Michael Owen was on Wednesday given the green light by the Premier League to join Stoke City on a free transfer.

Former England striker Michael Owen has joined Stoke City on a free transfer, subject to Premier League Board approval, the club announced Tuesday.

Former England striker Michael Owen has joined Stoke City on a free transfer, subject to Premier League Board approval, the club announced Tuesday.

Stoke manager Tony Pulis remains hopeful that former Manchester United striker Michael Owen will opt to move to the Britannia Stadium.

Celtic manager Neil Lennon has warned his side against complacency as they look to open up a formidable 23-point lead at the top of the Scottish Premier League when Motherwell visit Parkhead on Saturday.

Rangers have the chance to leapfrog rivals Celtic at the top of the Scottish Premier League when they take on St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park today.

Rangers manager Walter Smith will have to rely upon his fringe stars for Saturday's Scottish Premier League clash with Dundee United at Ibrox as he faces up to an injury crisis.

Walter Smith declared himself delighted with his depleted squad as Rangers received a massive title boost with a late 2-1 win over Kilmarnock at Ibrox.

Glasgow giants Rangers and Celtic will have to replay their Scottish Cup fifth round clash after a 2-2 draw at Ibrox here on Sunday ended with both sides reduced to 10 men.

Celtic maintained their five-point lead at the top of the Scottish Premier League on Saturday as Anthony Stokes scored twice in a 3-0 win at Hibernian.

A Georgios Samaras second-half double helped Celtic to a 2-0 win over Rangers in the second Old Firm derby of the season as they extended their lead at the top of the Scottish Premier League to four points.