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Paul Merson claims it could be a positive for Arsenal to drop out of the top four for the first time in Arsene Wenger's reign

England fast bowler James Anderson doesn't believe he holds ultimate dominance over India batsman Sachin Tendulkar

Liverpool are plotting January bids for a trio of young English players in Thomas Ince, Daniel Sturridge and Jack Butland.

Everton full-back Leighton Baines has rubbished rumours concerning a potential move to Manchester United in the January transfer window.

Tommy Docherty claims that Sir Alex Ferguson's achievements will never be equaled by another manager, not even by the Special One himself

Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck has revealed how much he is learning from simply training alongside summer signing Robin van Persie.

Scott Parker is on track to make a comeback for the Tottenham senior side very soon, with the midfielder playig for the reserve side this week

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry could return for a second consecutive loan spell with his old club

Bernard says any player would love to play for Chelsea as he continues to be connected with a move to the club

Newcastle United are ready to make a £5million offer for Southampton captain Adam Lallana

AC Milan manager hints at Mario Balotelli signing in January

John Aldridge has argued that Liverpool must buy players on a permanent basis, rather than making loan signings in January

Fernando Llorente has revealed that he will leave Athletic Bilbao at the end of the season when his contract expires.

Jordon Ibe and Jerome Sinclair produce impressive performances for Liverpool's FA Youth Cup side in a mauling of Swindon Town

Manchester United host Romanian club CFR Cluj, in the final round of group stage matches for the 2012/13 Champions League

Arsene Wenger has indicated that he may look to sign a new midfielder during the January transfer window

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers could turn to former Manchester United goalkeeper Ron-Robert Zieler in his search to find a replacement for Pepe Reina

Chelsea have agreed terms with Fluminense for the signing of defender Wallace as the club's first signing of the January transfer window.

Reigning European champions Chelsea play host to Danish side Nordsjaelland, with Rafael Benitez's side likely to be eliminated from the group stages of the Champions League

Arsenal have had their worst start to the Premier League since Arsene Wenger took over

Live updates from all eight Champions League fixtures

Former Chelsea star denies signing pro-Palestine petition with 60 top footballers .

Pep Guardiola may look up to Sir Alex Ferguson, but Jose Mourinho has the edge to take over from his former Barcelona adversary at Manchester United.

Rugby Football Union chief executive Ian Ritchie has refuted suggestions England's World Cup 2015 pool match against Wales could be staged at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.

Chelsea's interim manager Rafa Benitez says on loan striker Romelu Lukaku will not re-join the club in the January transfer window to help assist with the club's goal drought.

Argentine feels Mario Balotelli could become World Player of the Year contender.

Brendan Rodgers has a style reminiscent of a Spanish manager, according to Suso, with the youngster claiming that he has been a very positive influence on the senior team as they look to get back into contention for European and domestic titles.

Borussia Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp is confident of retaining striker Robert Lewandowski beyond the January transfer window amid interest from Manchester United.

Ezekiel Fryers has revealed he rejected a new deal with Manchester United, with the youngster going in search of more first time game time as he moved to Belgian side Standard Liege.