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Patrice Evra hopes that Cristiano Ronaldo's performance will be affected because of his love for Manchester United.

Stewart Downing believes Pepe Reina is back to his very best after producing two superb saves to help Liverpool claim a 4-0 win over Wigan.

Michael Carrick is eager to play Real Madrid in the second leg of the Champions League

Phil Jones will miss Manchester United's Champions League second leg against Real Madrid

Carl Jenkinson believes Arsenal can overhaul the seven point deficit to Tottenham in order to be certain of a place in the Champions League next season.

Gianfranco Zola has rubbished rumours about his return to Stamford Bridge as their manager next season.

Manchester United welcome Real Madrid to Old Trafford for the second leg of their Champions League Round of 16 clash on Tuesday.

Liverpool post £40m loss for the year ending May 2012 and Ayre acknowledges financial impact of not playing Champions League football

Luis Suarez would make an ideal addition for Juventus, according to Marco Tardelli

Christopher Samba had earlier admitted interest in joining Arsenal.

Former Arsenal defender Lauren claims Arsenal Wenger should sign a forward like David Villa in the summer.

David Beckham is China’s global football ambassador

Ray Wilkins says Manuel Pellegrini and former players Gus Poyet and Gianfranco Zola are among the candidates to replace Rafa Benitez

Neville believes United has 50:50 chance of progressing to the next stage of the Champions League.

Roberto Mancini attacks Manchester City players over lack of responsibility for mistakes

Former Tottenham defender explains why Gareth Bale will not move to Real Madrid in the summer

Stan Kroenke is completely committed to Arsenal, according to the club's communication's director, with no buyer in sight as reports claimed a Middle Eastern consortium requested a meeting with the owner.

As Arsenal fall five points behind the Premier League's top four, is Arsene Wenger facing his greatest challenge of all?

Arsenal target Andreas Cornelius expresses desire to play in the Premier League one day

Bayern Munich to table £86m summer bid for Neymar, with Chelsea,City and Barcelona still interested

Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas has been included in the squad to face Manchester United in a Champions League match

Alan Hansen believes the key to stopping Cristiano Ronaldo will be to cut off his supply, with Rafael and Patrice Evra preparing for an all-important match up with the superstar

Andre Villas-Boas is keeping his eye on the prize, while Arsene Wenger rues lost chances in the Arsenal v Tottenham derby.

Manchester United are reportedly tracking Corinthians defender and Brazil U20 captain Antonio Carlos.

Romelu Lukaku has set his eyes on returning to Chelsea this summer.

Juventus boss Antonio Conte reportedly delighted to be linked to Chelsea job for next season

Gareth Bale and Aaron Lennon's goals helped Tottenham Hotspur strike a decisive blow in the race for Champions League qualification after defeating Arsenal at White Hart Lane.

Real Madrid are reportedly planning a summer raid on Tottenham Hotspur. However, the wide man they now want is Kyle Walker.

Villa host City in a crucial Premier League clash on Monday. Find out where to watch live in the UK.