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Joe Cole needs to keep putting in performances like that against West Ham, Brendan Rodgers says, if he hopes to stay at Liverpool for the long term

Jamie Redknapp believes Newcastle will stay up this season, though their struggles won't be reversed in their match up with Manchester City this weekend

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Fulham are reportedly planning a move for Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson in January.

Interim Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez must know that it is almost impossible Roman Abramovich will offer him a permanent deal in the summre

Arsene Wenger confirms the return of French striker Olivier Giroud for Monday's night game against Reading

Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen says Arsenal wanted to sign him in the summer to help fill a void in midfield.

Arsene Wenger insists that he has no problems with Steve Bould, claiming all is well and harmonious in the dressing rooms as the squad suffer from poor form on the pitch.

Newcastle United are hoping to add to their French revolution by signing Toulouse midfielder Moussa Sissoko in January.

Chelsea are reportedly lining up a January move for Newcastle United midfielder Cheick Tiote.

Sir Alex Ferguson is considering making a move to bring another keeper to Manchester United, according to local reports, with Sunderland's number 1 Simon Mignolet at the top of his list

Leeds and Ipswich will be looking for nothing less than a win this Saturday.

Alisher Usmanov has backed Arsenal legend Thierry Henry to excel in "more important roles" at the Emirates

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich willing to pay Atletico Madrid forward Radamel Falcao up to £200,000 per week

Liverpool's former director of football Damien Comolli says Chelsea ended up doubling their original bid for Fernando Torres

Theo Walcott is the subject of a fight between Chelsea, Liverpool and the Manchester clubs as he considers his future at Arsenal

Liverpool and Tottenham will compete for the signature of Genoa defender Andreas Granqvist during the January transfer window

Joe Allen has revealed that the Liverpool squad have been benefiting from having well renowned sports psychiatrist Dr Steve Peters on board

Arsene Wenger is expected to send scouts to watch Parma middfielder Afriyie Acquah during the Africa Cup of Nations

PSV Eindhoven midfielder Kevin Strootman poised to move to Old Trafford or The Emirates.

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard appears on the verge of leaving the club after admitting no talks have been held over a contract extension at Stamford Bridge.

Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez has been overlooked by Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova, in favour of Spanish international David Villa

Ex-Arsenal midfielder George Graham has criticised the Gunners and claims his former club have no ambition

Thomas Ince and Steven Caulker have both received bans from the UEFA Control and Disciplinary Body for their part in the brawl that took place as England played Serbia.

Tottenham progressed to the knockout stages of the NextGen series despite losing 2-0 to Anderlecht in their final group game.

Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith believes Arsene Wenger's alleged side-lining of Steve Bould is unforgiveable

Willie Morgan claims Manchester United should chase after Raheem Sterling as a replacement for Luis Nani

Borussia Dortmund could be forced into selling Robert Lewandowski due to economic reason, the Bungesliga champions have revealed.

Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez has told fans that there could be some surprises during the January transfer window.