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Laurent Koscielny scores an 83rd minute equaliser as Arsenal drew with Manchester City

Robin van Persie penalty helps Manchester United overcome 10-man Liverpool at Anfield

MLS side Los Angeles Galaxy are reportedly still chasing a dream midfield combination - David Beckham and Frank Lampard.

Arsenal will face Manchester City as the more in-form side, particularly after the Gunners' 6-1 demolition of Southampton in their last league game.

Arsenal could move for Fernando Llorente if the 27-year-old Basque striker does not renew his contract with Athletic Bilbao.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini says that the Citizens are not going to stop their big spending ways.

Newcastle United face a Norwich City side that have failed to keep clean sheets, away from home, in 35 consecutive games now

Sergio Ramos is a reported Chelsea target, while Brazilian centre back David Luiz signs a £120,000 per week five year deal

Tottenham's Gareth Bale calls on team mates to play as well as they did against Lazio, when QPR visit for a Premier League match

Chelsea kept their spot on top of the table with a 1-0 win over Stoke on Saturday, with the Blues taking maximum points thanks to a goal from Ashley Cole in the 85th minute.

Robert Lewandowski, a reported Chelsea target, is negotiating a new contract at Dortmund but an agreement is reportedly still some way off

Rodgers feels Liverpool are gaining more confidence with each game they play

Liverpool are reportedly tracking Dinamo Zagreb midfielder Marcelo Brozovic.

Arsene Wenger admits that Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere questioned his future during his 14 months on the sidelines.

The Anfield faithful will pay their tribute to the victims of the Hillsborough disaster and will expect full support from the visitors and biggest rivals - Manchester United.

Manchester City host Arsenal as both teams look to get their league seasons up and running. The English champions come off the back of a disappointing defeat, while Arsenal enjoyed a morale-boosting 2-1 away win in France.

Samir Nasri was taken off injured during Manchester City's Champions League game against Real Madrid and is unlikely to face Arsenal

Arsene Wenger has admitted England winger Theo Walcott may be sold if he refuses to sign a new contract.

Jens Lehmann believes that Lukas Podolski and Per Mertesacker have what it takes to win Arsenal a trophy, but the Gunners legend knows that the duo will need to improve their pace to adapt fully to the Premier League first.

Robbie Fowler believes that Liverpool need to invest more in their squad over the next season to give them any chance of returning to the glory days of the 1980s, as the Reds look to take their first win of the season this weekend against Manchester United.

Ahead of Liverpool's meeting with Manchester United at Anfield, Gareth Platt says decades of hatred mean any attempt to curb Hillsborough chants is doomed to failure.

Arsene Wenger has stirred the pot ahead of Arsenal's trip to Manchester City by claiming that it will be difficult for Roberto Mancici's side to retain their Premier League crown.

Sir Alex Ferguson is reportedly interested in Galatasaray goal keeper Fernando Muslera and centre back Semih Kaya

Manchester United have been linked with Valencia midfielder Sofiane Feghouli as Sir Alex Ferguson continues his search for a successor to Paul Scholes.

Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski claims that he wants a tattoo of the Gunners' crest on his left arm.

Chelsea return to domestic concerns after the rollercoaster 2-2 Champions League group stage draw against Juventus at Stamford Bridge

Andrew Strauss has revealed that Kevin Pietersen apologized to him over a string of text messages sent to members of the South African cricket team.

Clint Dempsey says he was glad to get some more game time for Tottenham in the Europa League, though the forward was frustrated that he came so close to scoring and missed out.

Former Manchester United defender Henning Berg feels the Red Devils are not taking advantage of the talent and creativity of new signing Shinji Kagawa