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Andre Villas-Boas says Jermain Defoe and Roberto Soldado are both receiving adequate game time while Emmanuel Adebayor is left on the sidelines.

Mark Lawrenson argues that Arsenal need to snare Christian Benteke in order to become serious title challengers

Heurelho Gomes says he's looking forward to getting more game time and would consider a return to Brazil.

Harry Redknapp is still hoping that Yossi Benayoun will snub a move to Spain in order to sign for QPR.

Former Arsenal defender Nigel Winterburn has urged Arsene Wenger to sign a striker in the January transfer window

Tottenham have enquired about the availability of Sporting Lisbon winger Diego Capel.

Arsenal's Mesut Ozil has penned the need for further investment in the squad if they have to regularly gun for trophies.

Arsenal are planning a £22m bid for Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema in January

Jamie Carragher believes Wayne Rooney has single-handedly kept Manchester United's hope of retaining the title alive.

Arsene Wenger believes that the quality in the Premier League has risen by leaps and bounds.

Arsenal and Liverpool are reportedly set to embark on a January scrap for Southampton striker Jay Rodriguez.

Wenger claims Arsenal were nervous at the start during their defeat against the Premier League champions at Old Trafford.

Manchester United have beaten Arsenal in the Premier League at Old Trafford - here's the blow-by-blow account from IBTimes UK.

Brendan Rodgers was happy with Liverpool's dominant display in beating Fulham but has vowed to make more signings in January.

Ivan Gazidis has claimed that Arsenal will sign a new striker in January.

Manchester United play host to Arsenal in what is being reported as the single most important game of the season for the Red Devils.

Arsene Wenger believes that it is imperative that the players at the club know that they are wanted, something which has been a major influence in their upsurge this season.

Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta believes that Manchester United are still the team to beat if they have to raise a challenge for the Premier League title.

Manchester City travel to the Stadium of Light to play Sunderland on Sunday as the Citizens look to close the gap on league leaders Arsenal.

Live updates from White Hart Lane as Tottenham take on Newcastle in the Premier League.

Nicklas Bendtner wants to leave club after revealing Arsenal are looking to offload him.

Tottenham take on Newcastle United for weekend Premier League clash at home.

Liverpool and Chelsea both look to recover from losses in the week before as the sides lead the Saturday Premier League action.

Erik Lamela says he will use his £30m price tag as extra motivation to be brilliant for Tottenham this season.

Chelsea look more likely to get Xabi Alonso this January with Real Madrid reportedly agreeing a deal for Ilkay Gundogan.

Manchester United are considering a January move in signing Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira

Charlie Adam says he wishes he stayed at Liverpool an extra season.

Liverpool face Fulham at Anfield for the Premier League tie. Find out how to follow the game live in the UK.

Jermain Defoe is fielding interest from Newcastle, though Alan Pardew admits he doesn't think the striker would join the Toon.