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Manchester United have taken a hit in their income by 3.3%, according to the club's figures released today, with their failure to move through the group stages of the Champions League last season to blame for the dip.

Lille president Michel Seydoux believes that Eden Hazard will eventually move from Chelsea to Barcelona, insisting he's already made a bet on the playmaker replacing Lionel Messi in the team.

The decision of Liverpool to allow Andy Carroll to leave on a season-long loan to West Ham has been met by plenty of criticism.

Rene Girard has urged fans of Montpellier to create a hostile atmosphere when Arsenal play the Ligue 1 champions in their opening Champions League group game.

Channel 5 reality show Being Liverpool gives fans a glimpse into home lives of Liverpool footballers including Steven Gerrard.

Managers David Moyes and Alan Pardew both had reasons to be furious after a pulsating draw between Everton and Newcastle United

Arsene Wenger believes that Steve Bould is capable of becoming a manager at Arsenal in the future, but the Frenchman believes that he will only really be tested when he moves into the senior role for the first time.

Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen claims that Arsenal tried to sign him during the summer transfer window.

Sir Alex Ferguson pulled off one of the biggest transfer coups in Premier League history when he signed Robin van Persie from Arsenal over the summer.

Defending champions Chelsea's Champions League campaign kicks off with a home game against Italian league winners Juventus, as they look to retain their stunning form in the European competition this season.

Ryan Giggs has recalled what he describes as hell when Manchester United visited Galatasaray for the first time in 1993, with the midfielder claiming the side will be very prepared this time around with the likes of Shinji Kagawa and Robin van Persie on board.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has spoken candidly about the refusal of Theo Walcott to agree an extension to his contract at the north London club.

Chelsea are reportedly considering a move for Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini during the January transfer window.

Andre Villas-Boas wants to continue Tottenham's successful history by winning more trophies with the club, as the manager insisted he is taking the Europa League very seriously.

As the Champions League group game fixtures near, Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini says that even if City miss on the prestigious trophy this season he is confident that his team will claim the European title in the near future.

Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton says the club's fans are in paradise following the signing of Dutch striker Robin van Persie.

Brendan Rodgers says that he will give yet another Liverpool youngster a chance with the senior side, as Samed Yesil is given a shot in the Europa League match up with Young Boys.

Arsenal travel to France to take on Ligue 1's defending champions Montpellier in the first of their group stage encounters in the UEFA Champions League.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says that side are doing much better after the departure of their former skipper Robin van Persie (currently at Manchester United).

Gareth Bale is confident that Tottenham Hotspur's new signing Moussa Dembele can replace playmaker Luka Modric.

Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny is a doubt for the weekend trip to Premier League champions Manchester City after the Pole was ruled out of the club's Champions League opener against Montpellier.

Tottenham's versatile midfielder Danny Rose has suggested that he would jump at the chance to join Sunderland on a permanent deal.

Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale has denied he ever considered leaving the club this summer.

Liverpool manager says star striker 'runs on emotion'

Arsenal have emerged as the favourites to complete a deal for Montpellier defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa who has less than one-year remaining on his contract.

Manchester City playmaker David Silva has signed a new five-year contract with the Premier League champions, keeping him at the club until 2017.

Brad Friedel has insisted that competition for the keeper spot at Tottenham is competitive but also friendly, with the United States international dismissing reports of any rifts at the club.

Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has responded to reported criticism from his predecessor Harry Redknapp.

Former Liverpool defender Alan Kennedy feels that the club could struggle to finish in the top six again this time, following the Reds' disappointing start to the new season.