FOOTBALL

Downing has vowed to prove his worth at Anfield

Alan Hansen believes that the work Manchester United did over the summer, along with their attitude, has made the difference as they sit 12 points clear of Manchester City on the table.

Jamie Redknapp says Tottenham have their very own Robin van Persie in Gareth Bale, with the winger continuing to score the winner for the north London club this season.

Jack Butland says he faced a awkward situation explaining to some of his international teammates why he turned down a move to Chelsea

Andre Villas-Boas says Gareth Bale can help attract further additions to Tottenham Hotspur

Ajax midfielder Christian Erkisen alerts Premier League giants after refusing to sign new contract

Arsene Wenger believes Paris Saint Germain will bid for Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo

Steve Clarke believes that Kenny Dalglish has been proven right in his transfer policy at Liverpool, with the West Brom manager claiming that the majority of Dalglish's purchases have turned out to be assets for the Reds.

Manchester City used to be able to rely on Joe Hart when all else failed; now the keeper's mistakes are contributing to Manchester United's dominance this season

Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho claims the entire world awaits the Champions League tie between the Spaniards and Manchester United

Sir Alex Ferguson picked stronger side against Everton to take full advantage of Manchester City's defeat to Southampton.

Rafa Benitez believes Frank Lampard will be mentally and physically fit for the FIFA World Cup in Brazil next summer

Liverpool first team coach Mike Marsh praises Brazilian midfielder Lucas Leiva

Ryan Giggs and Robin van Persie's goals help Manchester United go 12 points clear at the Premier League's summit after beating Everton

Lothar Matthaus claims Bayern Munich have agreed a deal with Borussia Dortmund over the transfer of striker Robert Lewandowski.

Liverpool want Malaga playmaker Manuel Iturra in the summer

David Moyes reveals Sir Alex Ferguson contact in 1999

Manchester City attackers Carlos Tevez and Samir Nasri could be sold in the summer, with reports of a bid from French Ligue 2 club Monaco

Sir Alex Ferguson has insisted that Cristiano Ronaldo is better than Real Madrid greats Luis Figo and Zinedine Zidane.

Wayne Rooney says Arsenal youngster Jack Wilshere is the 'closest thing' England have had to their legendary midfielder Paul Gascoigne.

David Moyes ruled out of running to replace Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United

Nigeria face Burkina Faso in the Africa Cup of Nations final in Johannesburg, with Victor Moses remaining an injury concern.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini blasts his players and concedes title to Manchester United.

Liverpool wing-back Jose Enrique admits friction in his relationship with the Anfield club's manager, Brendan Rodgers

Manchester United host Everton, with the former looking to pull out a 12 point lead over rivals Manchester City

Who, me? Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson claims he doesn't play mind games, but says Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho is a master of them.

Manchester City travel to St Mary's to take on Southampton, with a nine-point gap to leaders Manchester United

Brazilian club Gremio confirm they are holding talks with Arsenal to sign the club's out-of-favour wing-back Andre Santos.

Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke is believed to be a £16m target for Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal.