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Jack Wilshere says that Arsenal's move for Luis Suarez fuelled Olivier Giroud to become a better player for the side

Robin van Persie and Nemanja Vidic set to return for the Champions League trip to Bayer Leverkusen

Jamie Redknapp claims Erik Lamela is being played out of position after Tottenham fell to a 6-0 thrashing at the hands of Manchester City

Andre Villas-Boas apologises to Tottenham fans after his side are beaten 6-0 by Manchester City.

Mark Lawrenson says Luis Suarez would have received a red card had he produced a tackle like Kevin Mirallas

Nacho Monreal is wanted by several Spanish clubs who are keen to convince him to leave Arsenal.

David Moyes has revealed that United will look to bring in new additions in January if the right type of player is made available.

Barry admitted that Liverpool fans' reaction even before he was signed coupled with Benitez failing to stump up the fee saw him not join the Reds.

IB Times UK brings you LIVE minute by minute coverage of this afternoon's Premier League action, featuring Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur and Cardiff City v Manchester United.

Manchester United travel to Cardiff in a must win game for David Moyes.

Diego Perotti has confirmed that he wants to move to England in January.

Manchester City face Tottenham for the weekend Premier League clash at the Etihad. Find out how to follow the game live in the UK.

Montpellier president Louis Nicollin has admitted Remy Cabella could leave next summer.

Borussia Dortmund take on Bayern Munich in a crucial league game in the Bundesliga.

IB Times UK brings you LIVE minute by minute coverage of all of this afternoon's Premier League action, starting with the Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool.

Chelsea face West Ham United in Premier League clash at Upton Park; follow game live in UK.

Arsene Wenger says having both Karim Benzema and Olivier Giroud in the squad would be counter-productive.

Arsenal take on Southampton in Premier League on Saturday.

Tottenham manager banking on return of Danny Rose after recovering from injury.

Manchester United manager David Moyes wants to work with Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo.

Gunners's manager says no to striker as Theo Walcott and Lukas Podolski are competent.

Everton take on Liverpool in weekend Premier League clash; follow game live in UK.

Brendan Rodgers admits he could play Job Flanagan at left-back against Everton.

Real Sociedad have stated that they are under no pressure to sell Manchester United target Antoine Griezmann.

Daniel Agger and Martin Skrtel claim they both wanted to leave Liverpool in the summer

Emmanuel Adebayor could be called upon to face Manchester City

Arsenal will attempt to sign Karim Benzema and Raphael Varane from Real Madrid in January.

Cristiano Ronaldo says he is happy to see out the remainder of his career at Real Madrid.

Tottenham are willing to allow Jermain Defoe to leave the club but only if a fee of £6.5m is met.