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Arsenal new boy Olivier Giroud has asked Gunners fans to be patient with him while he adapts to the Premier League

Arsene Wenger has claimed that Santi Cazorla could be good enough to be buy of the season for Arsenal, while Lukas Podolski is going to take some time to adapt to the Premier League as the striker struggled to convert against Sunderland in their season opener.

Manchester United will face Everton at Goodison Park for the two clubs' opening game of the 2012/13 league season with all the attention on the Red Devils' much-hyped new signings - Robin van Persie and Shinji Kagawa

Tottenham are believed to be in talks with French side Rennes over the proposed transfer of defensive midfielder Yann M'Vila.

Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins says Mark Cavendish must leave Team Sky should he wish to further his cycling career.

Alan Hansen has made the claim that Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa is not necessarily going to improve the squad enough in the midfield area to reclaim the title from Manchester City, with the pundit claiming that they need a player like Yaya Toure to overtake their noisy neighbours.

Manchester United have suffered a major setback after defender Rio Ferdinand has been declared injured for the club's opening game of the league season. The 33 year old could be out for up to two months

Reports suggest Alex Song's sale to Barcelona may have been prompted by incidences of indiscipline and a lack of respect towards Arsene Wenger

Jamie Carragher believes that it is vital that Liverpool hold on to defensive pair Daniel Agger and Martin Skrtel who have both been heavily linked with moves away from Anfield this summer.

Luis Suarez does not possess the finishing ability to provide success for Liverpool this season, according to club idol Gary McAllister.

Manchester United are close to signing Dutch club Vitesse Arnhem's wing back, Alexander Buttner, in a deal reportedly worth £3.9m

Former Liverpool, Newcastle, Real Madrid and Manchester United striker Michael Owen has been linked with a free transfer to Stoke City

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany believes Carlos Tevez can adequately replace Sergio Aguero during the striker's injury lay off.

Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has made a surprise decision to contact his north London counterpart Arsene Wenger about a potential loan deal for striker Marouane Chamakh.

Swansea City are believed to have opened talks with Scottish champions Celtic over the proposed signing of central midfielder Ki Sung-yeung.

Manchester United are reportedly considering a proposed season-long loan move for Real Madrid playmaker Kaka

Manchester City were forced to work hard by newly promoted Southampton as they eventually secured a 3-2 win thanks to goals from Carlos Tevez, Edin Dzeko and Samir Nasri.

Belgian playmaker Eden Hazard set up Serbian defender Branislav Ivanovic and then won a penalty for Frank Lampard, as Chelsea registered a slightly nervous opening day win against Wigan Athletic at the DW Stadium

Sir Alex Ferguson is reportedly planning to leave Manchester United in two years' time

Everton have completed the transfer of Belgian forward Kevin Mirallas on a four-year deal, from Greek side Olympiakos.

Liverpool warned off young Birmingham City and England goalkeeper Jack Butland.

Chelsea defender Gary Cahill eager to close gap between his club and English champions Manchester City.

Chelsea are reported to have made a fresh bid to sign Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric after the Croatian's move to Real Madrid hit a roadblock.

Liverpool and Tottenham disappoint their new managers, while Swansea City hit five against QPR.

Queens Park Rangers boss Mark Hughes wants to offload former captain Joey Barton, but where?

New Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers watched his team slump to a miserable 0-3 defeat to West Brom in their first league game.

Manchester City made an accidental £30m bid for Barcelona's Lionel Messi in 2008, reveals the club's former chief executive Garry Cook.

Arsenal confirm that Cameroonian defensive midfielder Alex Song is leaving for Barcelona.

Arsene Wenger cut a frustrated figure after Arsenal's 0-0 draw against Sunderland at the Emirates.