FOOTBALL

Spurs defender Jan Vertionghen believes that his side are confident enough to trouble Manchester United when they travel to Old Trafford at the weekend.

Steven Gerrard feels that Luis Suarez is not being given penalties because referees are judging him on the false reputation he has for diving.

Former Liverpool striker John Aldridge believes that it is vital for Brendan Rodgers to sign a proven goalscorer in the January transfer window.

Arsenal winger Theo Walcott wants to become a legend at the club like Thierry Henry but admits discussions over a new contract have stalled.

Mark Halsey, who refereed Liverpool's clash with Manchester United on Sunday, has made a complaint to Great Manchester Police concerning a barrage of abusive tweets directed at him.

West Bromwich Albion manager Steve Clarke says he is powerless to prevent Chelsea recalling striker Romelu Lukaku in January.

England manager Roy Hodgson has revealed his disappointed at John Terry's decision to retire from international football.

Mark Lawrenson has earmarked two strikers that Liverpool should have snatched up in the summer transfer window, with the former Red claiming that Dimitar Berbatov and Demba Ba have both shown just how important they are to Fulham and Newcastle respectively this season for a very affordable price.

Liverpool's lack of goals will reportedly be addressed in January after Brendan Rodgers was linked with a move for Bayer Leverkusen winger Sidney Sam.

England T20 captain Stuart Broad has defended his side's ability to play spin bowling after their record 90-run defeat to India in Colombo.

Mark Halsey, the referee for the Liverpool - Manchester United Premier League game, has received hate messages on Twitter after a game in which he sent off the Reds' Jonjo Shelvey and awarded United a second half penalty

David Ginola says he wants to return to Tottenham in a managerial capacity, with the former winger claiming he never forgot the north London club throughout his career, which ended at Everton in 2002.

Italian champions Juventus are considering making an offer for Arsenal winger Theo Walcott in the January transfer window.

Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen claims he is enjoying his football in England, while UEFA confirm they have opened an investigation into alleged racial abuse during Lazio's game at White Hart Lane

England and Everton wing back Leighton Baines believes the present Toffees team is the best he has ever known

Brendan Rodgers is already looking ahead to January, according to reports, with the Liverpool manager planning to sign Portuguese winger Ricardo Quaresma and rescue the star from his current nightmare at Besiktas.

Liverpool and Manchester United's supporters engaged in exchanges of cruel chants mocking the Hillsborough and Munich disasters following their Premier League match at Anfield on Sunday.

AVB has deflected praise for Spurs' 2-1 comeback win over QPR on to his players but remains insistent that new signing Hugo Lloris is not his No 1 goalkeeper

Jamie Redknapp and Arsene Wenger have both heaped praise upon Arsenal midfielders Santi Cazorla and Mikel Arteta, after the club's 1-1 draw against Manchester City.

Arsene Wenger snubbed former Gunner Gael Clichy in the tunnel at the Etihad before the Manchester City - Arsenal fixture

Arsene Wenger says he was impressed with Vito Mannone's performance against Manchester City yesterday, even though the Arsenal keeper made a mistake that resulted in the opposition's only goal of the match.

While John Terry's retirement from international football has not sparked a day of national mourning, the timing of the 31 year old's decision to sever ties with England is one that will be a catalyst for curiosity.

Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo is confident that defender Asley Cole, who scored Chelsea's winning goal against Stoke City, will extend his contract at Stamford Bridge before the January transfer window.

Manchester United's Nemanja Vidic was rested for the game against Liverpool but could make a comeback when Spurs visit Old Trafford on 29 September

Martin Kelly has tweeted the latest over his injury, with the defender admitting he won't be back in action until 2013 as he recovers from an ACL rupture of his right knee.

Tottenham are set to miss out on capturing Franco Baldini, according to the latest reports, as the club look to finally find a replacement for departed director of football Damien Comolli.

Brendan Rodgers hailed Liverpool's performance against Manchester United and accused referee Mark Halsey's decisions of playing a crucial role in their defeat.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas finally secured his first home win of the season and was quick to praise the performance of Jermain Defoe.

Alan Pardew says he's not concerned over Demba Ba's future with Newcastle, after the striker scored his third goal in two games to take the side past Norwich at St James' Park on Sunday.