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Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand insists that the club can still win trophies this season, despite Nemanja Vidic suffering yet another injury that is set to keep the skipper out for months.

Chelsea have confirmed that a number of items belonging to the club's academy players were stolen from the Blues' Cobham training base in Surrey earlier this month.

Former France and Chelsea defender Marcel Desailly feels Steven Gerrard does not have the qualities to succeed John Terry as England captain

Arsene Wenger has, surprisingly, chosen to defend out-of-favour Andrei Arshavin

Nick Powell has insisted that there will never be another Paul Scholes at Manchester United, with the youngster admitting to being flattered by comparisons to the legend.

England manager Roy Hodgson admits England need to change their style of play if the country wants to become an international threat

Lille goalkeeper Mickael Landreau comes out in support of compatriot Hugo Lloris

Brad Jones is eager to prove himself at Liverpool and is likely to be fielded in some of the Reds' cup games this season

Defending champions Liverpool face Premier League rivals West Bromwich Albion at Hawthorns in the third round of the League Cup.

Arsenal welcome Coventry City to the Emirates for what should be a routine win for the Gunners

Talented 23-year-old signs for west Yorkshire club Frickley Athletic - days after making it through to Nicole Scherzinger’s Judges House.

Tottenham have insisted that Michael Dawson and Tom Huddlestone both have futures at the club, despite speculation claiming that the pair will be sold after failed moves in the summer transfer window.

Jonny Evans has been full of praise for Michael Keane, with the Manchester United youngster impressing for both club and country over the past year.

Jose Enrique has been full of praise for Liverpool youngster Suso, with the striker impressing in the side's massive match-up with Manchester United at the weekend.

UEFA president Michel Platini feels that the 2022 World Cup being held in Qatar should be played in winter owing to the hot climate in the Middle East region.

Chelsea captain John Tery believes Ashley Cole is the best left-back in the world after his winning goal against Stoke City.

Arsenal legend Robert Pires backs compatriot Olivier Giroud to eventually come good at the Emirates

Manchester United welcome Premier League rivals Newcastle United to Old Trafford in the third round of the League Cup.

England left back Ashley Cole, who scored the winning goal for Chelsea against Stoke City, has reportedly rejected a new one-year deal at Stamford Bridge.

Both Manchester United and Liverpool are chasing star playmaker Nicolas Gaitan, according to reports in Portugal, with the Benfica man seen as being able to bolster both sides in the January transfer window.

Tottenham assistant manager Steffen Freund claims that Steven Caulker will be the perfect replacement for John Terry in the England line-up, with the 20 year old having impressed after his stint with Team GB in the Olympics.

Tom Cleverley has hit back over Manchester United's win to Liverpool at the weekend, with the England international insisting he's happy to win a game the ugly way if need be.

Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic is out for two months after undergoing injury on his troublesome right knee.

The supporters have come out in droves for Luis Suarez once more, after the Liverpool striker was treated harshly again by the referees in the Reds' match-up with Manchester United on Sunday.

Rodgers believes that Wisdom has a bright future at Anfield

Manchester United are considering whether to offer Rio Ferdinand a new contract, according to reports, with the defender currently suffering from ongoing injuries.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has praised the amazing rise to prominence of young midfielder Nico Yennaris.

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has asked his teammates not to hold back in tackles in training, according to Theo Walcott.

Pat Nevin believes that new faces Oscar, Eden Hazard, Marko Marin and Victor Moses will drive Chelsea forward into a new generation of success, but the former Blue says tweaks are still needed for the side to stay number one in both England and Europe.