Premier League

Hull City football club has appointed Iain Dowie as manager until the end of the season.

The 45-year-old, who has previously managed Crystal Palace and Coventry, replaces Phil Brown who was sacked on Monday.

Hull had been linked with a number of other managers, including Steve Coppell, Gary Megson, Mark Hughes and Paul Jewell, since Phil Brown's dismissal on Monday.

The former Northern Ireland international has been given a contract until the end of the season.

Chelsea and Liverpool both closed the gap on Manchester United after their wins last night.

But Man Utd still remain four points ahead of their rivals and have two games in hand.

The first of these games is at Newcastle tonight where the leaders will start as favourites. Newcastle have only won four out of 13 games at St. James’ Park this season.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez and Chelsea counterpart Guus Hiddink have both vowed to keep pushing Manchester United for the Premier League title.

Brazilian striker Robinho has been questioned over an alleged sexual assault in Leeds. The Manchester City star, 25, denies the allegations.

Robinho cost City a British record £32.5 million when he signed from Real Madrid this summer. Despite performing well on the pitch, scoring 12 goals, he has recently been embroiled in controversy.

This week the Brazilian International was fined after he left the club's training ground without permission. The striker said he had to attend to a family matter and said he believed he did have permission from the club.