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Thomas Vermaelen believes that Olivier Giroud is showing exceptional talent in his first month for Arsenal, and though the striker is yet to score, his teammate is confident he will get the goals in soon.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed how pleased he is with the way recent signing Santi Cazorla has managed to adapt so quickly to life in the Premier League.

Andre Villas-Boas says he is looking to fine-tune his new signings this weekend, as Tottenham aim for their first win of the season against newly-promoted Reading.

Tottenham are competing in the NextGen series this season and last night were handed a stern test against Spanish side Barcelona.

Manchester City appoint former Barcelona vice president as new chief executive. Ferran Soriano reportedly targets Catalan club's youngsters

Manchester United have received a triple boost as they prepare to face Wigan on Saturday, with Darren Fletcher set to be included in the squad while Robin van Persie and Shinji Kagawa have both been ruled fit.

Nigel Winterburn believes that Arsene Wenger will be considering where he can take Arsenal in the future before signing a new deal with the club, with the former Gunner insisting the Frenchman is particularly loyal.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has made it clear that he never had any intention of trying to sign Michael Owen over the summer.

Former Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola is expected to deliver a lecture on football at the Emirates, amid rumours he will take over from Arsene Wenger in the future

Gary Cahill believes that Ryan Bertrand could be a successor for Ashley Cole in the future, with the left-back impressing for both Chelsea and England as he makes his mark for a regular starting spot.

It was a familiar name that did the damage at White Hart Lane as Sandro struck twice, but it was not the Brazilian midfield enforcer but rather a young Spanish striker who handed three points to Barcelona in the Group 1 NextGen series game.

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder David Bentley feels that false image at the north London club cost him a better football career.

Lazio striker Miroslav Klose claims he turned down a move to Tottenham Hotspur during the summer transfer window.

Wayne Rooney, Robin van Persie and Shinji Kagawa injuries worry Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United return to Premier League duty

Brendan Rodgers has revealed he makes every single player aware of Liverpool's history as they come through Anfield doors for first time.

Manchester City announce construction of £100m training grounds and football academy

Arsene Wenger claims it is a matter of pride for Arsenal that Barcelona regularly sign players from him

Premier League champions Manchester City are among a number of clubs in conversation with UEFA over financial sustainability

Arsene Wenger has played down reports linking Arsenal with a move for Chelsea icon Didier Drogba.

Anders Lindegaard claims that himself and David de Gea are friends rather than rivals at Manchester United, with the keeper crediting coach Eric Steele with keeping them both happy at the club.

Manchester United have a phenomenal footballer on their hands in Tom Cleverley, according to former star Nicky Butt, with the 23 year old desperately hoping to keep the rest of his season injury free.

Arsenal may have lost Alex Song to Barcelona in the summer but it seems things could have been far worse after it emerged the Spanish club identified four potential targets from the north London club.

Arsene Wenger insists that Bacary Sagna will not leave Arsenal, despite the defender admitting he found the transfer situation at the club to be particularly frustrating.

Manchester City defender Aleksandar Kolarov looks forward to the Champions League game against Real Madrid and Cristiano Ronaldo

Darren Fletcher is close to being considered for a recall to the first team squad after playing 90 minutes for Manchester United in a friendly match on Wednesday night.

Liverpool have stood firmly alongside the families who were affected by the Hillsborough disaster, with Kenny Dalglish and Brendan Rodgers amongst many at the football club to give their support to those who have suffered for the last 23 years.

Cristiano Ronaldo meets Jose Mourinho to discuss Real Madrid future and is now set to talk to Florentino Perez

Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis has hinted that the club are close to ending commercial deals tied to their stadium move, with the side currently having to turn profits wherever possible in the transfer market.

Arsene Wenger has played down talk of extending his contract in favour of concentrating on the short-term