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Jonny Evans says that Manchester United have got their link-up play in front of goal working perfectly, with the defender looking at the positives after the side came back from 2-0 down to beat Braga in the Champions League.

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard and Manchester United's Shinji Kagawa are both major doubts for the summit meeting between the Premier League's top two at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

As Raheem Sterling scored his first goal for the senior Liverpool side at the weekend to gift the club a 1-0 win at home, John Aldridge has argued that the starlet must stay grounded amidst the praise surrounding him.

Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina believes Martin Skrtel and Daniel Agger can forge a partnership as successful as the one between Jamie Carragher and Sami Hyypia.

The agent for Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner has warned Italian champions Juventus to either play the 24 year old more regularly or risk losing him in the January transfer window

Barcelona's on loan midfielder Ibrahim Afellay says Arsenal were interested in his services during his days at PSV Eindhoven.

Kevin Strootman's agent, Chiel Dekker, has ruled out a January move for the Manchester United and AC Milan target

Manchester United vice chairman Ed Woodward insists that the club will continue to buy the most sought after players in the transfer market, with Sir Alex Ferguson always being supported in his endeavors to find the best talent.

Check out a preview of Manchester City's Champions League group stage match against Dutch champions Ajax and find out where and how to watch the action live

Shakhtar Donetsk produce a performance full of guile and panache to put Chelsea's Champions League defence in jeopardy

Aaron Ramsey has no doubts that Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere will find his abilities once more upon returning to action for the club this season, with the defender labeling his teammate as gifted.

Celtic midfielder Victor Wanyama demonstrated just why he is being consistently linked with numerous Premier League sides after an impressive display against Spanish giants Barcelona.

Ex-Liverpool midfielder Christian Poulsen has admitted concern at facing English champions Manchester City

Tottenham will reportedly lose midfield transfer target Joao Moutinho to French club Paris St Germain (PSG) in the January transfer window

Chelsea are ready to offer defensive midfielder Jon Obi Mikel a new five-year contract as they attempt to persuade the Nigerian to extend his stay at the club.

Sir Alex Ferguson was critical of his sides defending after Manchester United were forced to come from 2-0 down to earn a valuable three points against Braga last night in the Champions League.

Arsenal, Manchester City and Newcastle United are reportedly interested in 16 year old Dutch youngster Riechedly Bazoer

Arsenal are ready to fast track winger Serge Gnabry after it was revealed that Theo Walcott is no closer to agreeing a new contract to remain at the club.

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All the goal updates from tonight's Champions League fixtures

Manchester United vice-chairman Ed Woodward has confirmed that the Glazer family have no intention of selling the club for the foreseeable future.

Jack WIlshere may have come through another 90 minutes for the Arsenal Under-21 side on Monday afternoon but it was the performance of Thomas Eisfeld that caught the eye.

Bolton Wanderers have appointed Dougie Freedman as their new manager from Crystal Palace.

The name Bruno Gomes might not mean much to most Manchester United fans but that could soon change as the Brazilian striker hopes to make a big impact at Old Trafford.

Manchester United defenders Chris Smalling and Phil Jones are two to three weeks away from returning to first-team action, according to manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott says his side's resolve, similar to that of rivals Manchester United, is a new facet of the Premier League champions this season.

Southampton are hoping that they will be able to convince Michael Dawson to leave Tottenham in January in order to help them battle against relegation.

Schalke midfielder Lewis Holtby has revealed that it was always his dream to play in the Premier League ahead of the German sides Champions League clash with Arsenal.

Real Madrid have reportedly identified Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea as a potential successor to Iker Casillas, amid speculation that the 21-year-old is unhappy in England.