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Sir Alex Ferguson criticises Liverpool for rushing into signing of Andy Carroll.

Liverpool midfielder Joe Allen has stated he is looking to model his game on Barcelona legends Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta.

Sir Alex Ferguson met Cristiano Ronaldo and Jose Mourinho ahead of Real Madrid's Champions League game against Manchester City

Chelsea managerial target Pep Guardiola has been linked with managing the Brazilian national team, but would rather take over at Manchester United, say reports.

Liverpool visit Wales to take on Swansea City as Brendan Rodgers returns to the Liberty Stadium for the first time since leaving the Swans for Anfield in the summer.

Spurs and West Ham will battle it out for seventh place when the two teams meet on Sunday

Where to watch Chelsea face Manchester City, at Stamford Bridge, in Sunday's Premier League game

Atletico Madrid are reportedly still confident of signing Liverpool striker Luis Suarez at the end of the season.

Jack Wilshire believes he will regain his best form by Christmas.

Wenger praises Olivier Giroud as the ideal English centre-forward

Rafael Benitez is reportedly attempting to make Corinthians midfielder Paulinho his first signing for the European champions.

Aston Villa face Arsenal at Villa Park after a poor start to the season sees the Villans already mired in a relegation dogfight.

New Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez hints Cole and Lampard may leave in the summer.

Manchester United welcome managerless QPR to Old Trafford, just 24 hours after former Red Devil Mark Hughes was shown the door at Loftus Road.

Southampton host an injury-hit Newcastle United on the back of a morale-boosting 3-1 win over fellow relegation strugglers QPR.

Brendan Rodgers believes Stoke City's Asmir Begovic will be a long-term replacement for Pepe Reina

Authorities need to act to curb football violence in Italy - and their teams should face dire consequences otherwise.

Bryan Robson, Bobby Charlton, Eric Cantona and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer all present while David Beckham speaks via videolink.

Joe Cole may have saved his Liverpool career after impressing in the 2-2 draw with Young Boys.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will welcome back striker Wayne Rooney after illness for the visit of Queens Park Rangers.

Arsenal announce a £150m five year shirt sponsorship deal with Emirates Airlines

Barcelona's Lionel Messi believes former boss Pep Guardiola will succeed at any club he goes to

Internacional forward Leandro Damiao has hinted he would be prepared to join Chelsea so he can link up with Brazilian midfielder Oscar.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger mocks big-spending Manchester City over second successive Champions League group stage exit

Rafa Benitez’s first game as Chelsea manager is at home against Premier League champions Manchester City

Roma have turned down a £12m offer from Tottenham for midfielder Miralem Pjanic

Sir Alex Ferguson has labelled Rafa Benitez 'lucky', with the new Chelsea manager coming in just in time to take the Blues to World Club Cup glory in Japan.

Rafa Benitez produces an impressive performance on his first day as the Chelsea interim manager

Betting has been suspended by SkyBet on which club Harry Redknapp will manage next, with former Tottenham manager strongly believed to be in talks for a move to QPR.