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Defending champions Chelsea and Premier League holders Manchester City face each other at Wembley.

Palermo midfielder Josip Ilicic has refused to rule out a summer move to the Premier League but revealed he favours staying in Serie A.

Liverpool consider summer approach for Manchester City defender Micah Richards.

Arsenal striker Lukas Podolski is worried he may be forced to leave the Emirates in the summer.

Valencia defender and Arsenal target Adil Rami says he is open to the idea of a summer transfer.

Arsenal host Norwich at the Emirates as the race for Champions League football hots up. Find out where to watch the match live in the UK.

German champions Bayern Munich are reported to be pursuing Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny.

Relegation-threatened Reading host Liverpool at the Madejski this weekend. Find out where to watch the match live in the UK.

Australian Jason Day moved into the outright lead at the 77th Masters after a second round 68 left him six-under at Augusta.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed that Ashley Young faces up to two weeks on the sidelines with an ankle injury.

Hatem ben Arfa has ruled out leaving Newcastle United this summer

Thomas Vermaelen claims Tomas Rosicky has been brilliant for Arsenal lately, with the midfielder bringing a great deal to the squad both on and off the pitch

Jan Molby says Lucas Leiva has signed a long-term contract in his prime years at Liverpool

Leeds United say they are close to making an announcement regarding a new manager

Craig Bellamy says Cardiff need to keep hold of the next Gareth Bale, and being promoted to the Premier League will help them do that.

Jamie Carragher is confident Liverpool will convince Luis Suarez to remain at Anfield

Paul Gascoigne thanks Steven Gerrard, Wayne Rooney and Gary Linekar but admits losing battle against alcoholism

Manchester United target 16-year-old Anderlecht striker David Henen

Arsene Wenger confirms Russia international Andrey Arshavin will leave Arsenal in the summer, after his contract expires

Liverpool are in pole position to sign Swansea defender Ashley Williams.

Basel, Benfica and Fenerbahce join Champions League holders Chelsea in Friday's UEFA Europa League semi-final draw

Borussia Dortmund, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich remain. Will it be two derbies or will last year's runners up be taking on a Spanish giant in the Champions League semi finals?

Tottenham track 31-year-old Everton midfielder Leon Osman amid rumours of David Moyes' exit

Tournament favourites Barcelona and Bayern Munich join nine-time champions Real Madrid and this year's dark horses Borussia Dortmund in Friday's semi-final draw.

Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas is being tracked by Arsenal and Liverpool

Alan Pardew says Newcastle United will be physically ready for the Tyne-wear derby against Sunderland

Alan Pardew says Newcastle United's brief comeback against Benfica made him dream of reaching the Europa League last four

Emmanuel Adebayor and Tom Huddlestone fluff penalty chances to send Basel through to the Europa League semi final.

Newcastle United came up short in their quest to go one step closer to a first trophy since 1969 despite Papiss Cisse's goal helping to defeat Benfica at St James' Park.