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Christian Eriksen says he is flattered by interest from numerous clubs in preparation for the January transfer window.

Jackson Martinez says he's flattered to be connected with Chelsea and Barcelona.

Cristiano Ronaldo says he misses the close relationship he had with Sir Alex Ferguson

Joe Allen reminds Roberto Martinez of Pep Guardiola with his skills on the ball for Liverpool

Newcastle United could drop out of the top half of the Premier League if they lose to Swansea City and Liverpool pick up points against Wigan.

Chelsea legends Roberto Di Matteo and Steve Clarke face each other for the first time, as both managers look to maintain their spots in the league table.

Manchester City welcome Aston Villa to the Etihad, hoping to remain the only unbeaten side in the Premier League and emulate a 4-0 win over the Villans in December 2010 that started a 35-game unbeaten run at home.

Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has hinted at the possibility of Colombian forward Radamel Falcao moving to Stamford Bridge

Liverpool have not beaten Wigan in their last five meetings, with their last triumph coming in 2009.

Arsenal are reportedly considering a move for Liverpool youngster Raheem Sterling and are prepared to offer England international Theo Walcott as bait.

Theo Walcott's contract with Arsenal expires at the end of the season and despite promises, Wenger has been unable to come to an understanding with the England international

Tottenham travel to the Emirates for the first north London derby of the season. Read this preview and find out where to watch the match live

Suarez, along with his family, is happy at Liverpool and is in no mood to leave the club.

Norwich face their toughest test when they entertain league leaders Manchester United this weekend.

Steven Gerrard says Raheem Sterling's progress at such a young age puts him ahead at Liverpool and for England

The IB Times UK sports desk discuss England's 2-4 loss to Sweden, and this weekend's Premier League action.

Joe Hart's recent problems for club and country could turn out to be the making of his career.

As Scholes celebrates his 38th birthday we hear why he is irreplaceable from some of the greats

Roberto Mancini insists he knows nothing about a bid for Liverpool star striker Luis Suarez

Chelsea are on the verge of signing of Fluminense defender Wallace, according to the player's agent.

Robert Pires says Sir Alex Ferguson got it right at United, while Arsene Wenger got it wrong with the younger players

Ex-Liverpool midfielder Jan Molby feels Spanish youngster Suso should play in a central attacking role

Will Hugo Lloris commit the cardinal sin of leaving Tottenham to join Arsenal?

Andre Villas-Boas admits Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy wants revenge against north London rivals Arsenal

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has been pleasantly surprised by Raheem Sterling's performances in his breakthrough season at Anfield

Arsenal were linked to Hugo Lloris in the summer, only to see the Frenchman join Spurs, and may make a second move for him in January

Mark Lawrenson says Steven Gerrard will be at Liverpool until the day he retires

Jamie Carragher has heaped on the three Liverpool youngsters who excelled in the 1-1 draw against Chelsea

Andy Cole says Danny Welbeck needs to show he is capable of standing tall for Manchester United