FOOTBALL

Arsenal's Lukasz Fabianski has issued a challenge to compatriot and team mate Wojciech Szczesny, indicating he will challenge him for the goal keeper's position at the club

Sergio Agüero has warned Manchester City's rivals that the club will look to continue its dominance of the Premier League and is well placed to do so

Javier Hernandez insists that he is ready for the increased competition that will come with being a striker for Manchester United next season, as speculation continues to surround a deal for prolific goal scorer Robin van Persie.

After Ending 44 Years of Hurt, Blues are Well-placed to Make it Two in a Row.

Sir Alex Ferguson is believed to be close to adding another exciting young prospect to his Manchester United squad in Chilean striker Angelo Henriquez.

Frank McLintock believes that this is the best set of players Arsenal have had since they last won silverware and insists that the Gunners can turn it around against the odds.

England manager Roy Hodgson has risked a backlash by The Football Association by claiming he hopes former captain John Terry is cleared of racial abuse by the governing body.

Manchester City and West Ham United have been credited with an interest in signing former Real Madrid winger Royston Drenthe. There is also reported interest from Turkey and Italy

Former Liverpool midfielder Jan Molby believes that Reds fans should not get too carried away with the exciting pre-season form of young winger Raheem Sterling.

Gael Kakuta has revealed that he is determined to bring an end to a Chelsea career that never really got going in order to complete a return to France.

Twelve months ago the names of Joe Allen and Fabio Borini would have meant little to most football fans, let alone Liverpool supporters.

Last season we witnessed a new era in youth development as the inaugural NextGen Series provided four English clubs with the chance to compete against the very best academies in Europe.

Andre Villas-Boas has the chance to prove the critics wrong at Tottenham, but does the side have the depth to finish fourth again?

Chris Hughton faces a tough task in repeating the heroics of Paul Lambert

Robin Van Persie looks to be on his way, but the signings of Lukas Podolski, Santi Cazorla and Olivier Giroud prove Arsene Wenger's still got it when it comes to the transfer market.

Sir Alex Ferguson is still working his transfer magic at Manchester United, and will aim for Champions League glory

Check out information on where and how to watch the forthcoming friendly between England and Italy

Jermain Defoe is hoping that the arrival of Andre Villas-Boas will usher in a new era for the striker and present him with an opportunity to prove his worth in the first team.

Arsenal have admitted defeat in their fight to keep club captain Robin van Persie and are now ready to start negotiations with Manchester United.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says that the Gunners are all set to compete for the top prize in the new Premier League season.

Arsene Wenger has clarified the situation surrounding Alex Song, with the Arsenal manager insisting that Spanish newspapers have got it all wrong in their assertions that he's spoken to Barcelona.

Laurent Koscielny is confident that Olivier Giroud can be an immediate success at Arsenal after deciding to leave French champions Montpellierr for the north London club.

Since the FA do not view Community Shield as a first-team match, Branislav Ivanovic will be banned only from Chelsea's reserve-team games.

Tom Cleverley as revealed that he believes Michael Carrick is one of the best players he will ever play alongside, for Manchester United and England, with the 23 year old keen to show that he's as worthy of a starting place for both club and country as his teammate.

Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso could well be the reason behind Nuri Sahin arriving at Liverpool this summer after it was reported that he had advised the midfielder to make the move to Anfield.

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is reportedly looking to sign Barcelona youngster Cristian Tello to strengthen his attacking options up wide.

Real Madrid have made contact with Moussa Dembele, the star has confirmed, as the club reportedly look for a replacement for top target Luka Modric as talks with Tottenham stall over the playmaker.

Spurs are hopeful of clinching a deal for Llorente with Bilbao for a fee around £20m.

Lucas Leiva believes that having Joe Allen on board to fight for a place on the Liverpool squad can only be a good thing, with the midfielder joining the club last week for £15 million.