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Mikel Arteta has slammed the FA for Arsenal's fixture list.

David Villa says he came very close to moving to Arsenal but Barcelona didn't want him to leave

Arsenal are planning a January swoop for Real Sociedad winger Antoine Griezmann.

Inter Milan will use Manchester United's interest in Fredy Guarin to their advantage and attempt to sign Javier Hernandez, reports suggest.

Andre Villas-Boas says he will decide over the weekend who should start in front of goal for Tottenham

Brendan Rodgers says Jordan Henderson could be back in play.

Arsenal manager wants to sign Kurt Zouma as replacement for Thomas Vermaelen.

Reports suggest the agent of Nemanja Matic will travel to London for talks with Chelsea over a proposed return to the club.

Roberto Martinez has suggested Ross Barkley will be rewarded with an improved contract in the coming weeks.

Koke's agent says that the Spaniard wants to stay at Atletico Madrid despite United interest.

Jose Mourinho wants his Chelsea side to draw Galatasaray in the Champions League to ensure 'King Didier' returns to Stamford Bridge.

Angel Di Maria has confirmed a number of clubs are interested in signing Angel Di Maria.

Andre Villas-Boas says Tottenham are looking into the Romanian transfer market in the lead-up to January

Brendan Rodgers has reportedly traveled to Germany to take a closer look at Julian Draxler

Defour? Torres? Mangala? IB Times UK considers who David Moyes may have been watching during Atletico Madrid's 2-0 win over Porto.

Laurent Blanc says he hopes Nemanja Matic makes the choice to come to Paris Saint Germain

Martin Montoya wants to stay at Barcelona despite Liverpool interest in his signing.

Manchester United winger Ashley Young is unapologetic over suggestions he is a diver.

Vlad Chiriches has told the Romanian press he will be ready for Tottenham's clash with Liverpool on Sunday.

Thierry Henry says Aaron Ramsey, Mesut Ozil and Olivier Giroud have done brilliantly for Arsenal this season

Kenny Dalglish claims that Jon Flanagan is an even better player because he's born and bred in Liverpool

Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas is set to leave La Liga and his preferred choice is Arsenal.

Sandro believes that Philippe Countinho is displaying qualities much like Brazil legend Ronaldinho

Jose Mourinho is keen to have Oriol Romeu back next season after a season loan at Valencia.

Manchester United considering signing Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke.

Galatasaray playmaker does not rule out anything, but says he is happy where he is.

Franck Ribery admits he is disappointed with Mamadou Sakho after the Liverpool man said Cristiano Ronaldo deserves to win the Ballon d'Or.

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Napoli take on Arsenal in the final group game of the season.