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Atletico Madrid defender Juanfran turned down a lucrative offer to join Arsenal this summer before signing a new contract with the Spanish club.

Roberto Soldado says Christian Eriksen is going to be brilliant this season.

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand believes retrospective punishment should be implemented across Europe for cases of diving.

Tottenham's summer signing Christian Eriksen believes that he is not yet in the same pedigree as Mesut Ozil.

Jose Mourinho believes Chelsea is not on par with the side which he managed during his first spell at Stamford Bridge

Marseille goalkeeper Steve Mandanda has warned the Gunners that it will be an uphill task for them to qualify to the knockout stages of the Champions League.

Arsene Wenger has revealed that Arsenal's brilliant away form in 2013 is down to their win over Bayern Munich in the Champions League.

After missing the 2-2 draw with Swansea City Daniel Agger is a doubt for the weekend after suffering a freak gym accident

Jonjo Shelvey was involved in all four goals as Swansea held Liverpool to a 2-2 draw.

A look at those individuals from Basel, Schalke and Steaua Bucharest who will threaten to send Chelsea out at the group stage of the Champions League again.

Sergio Ramos says the Real Madrid squad have been surprised by just how good Gareth Bale is.

A look at those individuals from Borussia Dortmund, Napoli and Marseille who pose the biggest threats to Arsenal in the Champions League group stages.

Bayern Munich's sporting director says the side played without emotion in their 2-0 win over Hannover.

A look at those from Bayern Munich, CSKA Moscow and Viktoria Plzen who pose the biggest threats to Manchester United in the Champions League group stages.

Jack Wilshere believes Arsenal's team spirit is behind their recent success.

Officials not given enough help to cope with stress of officiating top matches, says former Premier League referee.

A look at those from Shakhtar Donetsk, Bayer Leverkusen and Real Sociedad who pose the biggest threats to Manchester United in the Champions League group stages.

Yohan Cabaye says he is happy at Newcastle this season, but leaves door open for a move in the next.

Swansea host Liverpool for the Premier League fixture on Monday evening. Find out how to follow the game live in the UK

Jose Enrique remains cautious when quizzed on Liverpool's Premier League title ambitions.

Brendan Rodgers says he has been tracking Chelsea winger Victor Moses for many years.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has backed his side's decision to allow Pepe Reina leave on loan earlier in the transfer window

Spurs are willing to loan Emmanuel Adebayor to a Championship club in order to the striker to put himself in the shop window

Robin van Persie has said he would happily extend his contract with Manchester United.

Reviewing who made the headlines after another (sometimes) exciting weekend of Premier League action

Jonjo Shelvey says it was his choice to leave Liverpool in order to gain more game time.

Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini claims he wants to emulate the Red Devils legend Roy Keane

Arsene Wenger has revealed that Arsenal's new signing Mesut Ozil is pleased with his first game in the Premier League.

Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud wishes to take the Premier League by storm this season.