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Brendan Rodgers and Steven Gerrard praise Liverpool players after the weekend's 3-2 win at Upton Park

Ex-Arsenal striker Thierry Henry could be set to make a loan move to the Emirates in time for the FA Cup tie against Swansea City

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has stated that young striker Chuba Akpom could soon be involved in the first team.

Alan Hansen says Wayne Rooney is important to the Manchester United squad, but Robin van Persie has shown the difference with City

Jamie Redknapp believes that Liverpool can still finish in fourth place after coming from behind to beat West Ham 3-2 on Sunday.

Chelsea are favourites to land Serbian international Lazar Markovic.

Martin Jol has urged his side to win the game when they face Newcastle on Monday.

The FA have confirmed a formal investigation into the incident late in Sunday's Manchester derby

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini severely criticises his players, following the 2-3 derby defeat to Manchester United

Liverpool leapfrogged West Ham United in the Premier League after James Collins' 79th minute own goal capped a second half comeback at Upton Park.

Manchester City back after dismal first half, but Manchester United took all three points as Robin van Persie came to the rescue.

Celtic manager Neil Lennon denies talk of Georgios Samaras moving to Liverpool.

Tottenham have again been linked with Athletic Bilbao striker Fernando Llorente.

Liverpool have joined the race to sign Swansea City star striker Michu.

Arsene Wenger apologises for Santi Cazorla's dive against Swansea City but defends the Spaniard.

Arsene Wenger rubbishes talk of a move to Paris St Germain.

Arsenal linked with £10m Bayern Munich midfielder Luis Gustavo

Chelsea linked with move for £30m Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson explains the secret of his longevity and success.

Manchester United linked with an £8m January move for Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic.

Chelsea's technical director is reportedly considering Borussia Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp in case Pep Guardiola refuses to sign for the Stamford Bridge club.

West Ham welcome Liverpool to Upton Park after a hugely impressive 3-1 win over Chelsea in their last game.

United travel to the Etihad to face City for the first derby of 2012-13 season.

Arsenal linked with £4m January move for West Ham's Mohamed Diame as replacement for Abou Diaby.

Andre Villas-Boas takes Tottenham to Goodison Park to face Everton, after qualifying for the knock-out stages of the UEFA Europa League with a midweek win over Panathinaikos

Sir Alex Ferguson and Roberto Mancini square off in the 164th Manchester derby, with only three points between them at the top of the Premier League

Robin van Persie claims he never considered joining Manchester City

Gary Neville has argued that only Sir Alex Ferguson knows when he will retire from Manchester United, with the 70 year old still going strong as speculation surrounds a possible replacement.

Manchester United are believed to have made an inquiry for the availability of Raheem Sterling, reports claim