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Nicky Butt says he can't see Manchester United losing on Monday night, with the club facing possibly the biggest match of their season next week.

Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew will be rooting for Bayern Munich in the Champions League final on 19 May, as the prospect of Chelsea winning the tournament would spell disaster for his side's European dream.

Ajax defender Jan Vertonghen says he is undecided over his future this summer, with both Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur being heavily linked with his services.

Nicklas Bendtner has continued to insist that staying at Arsenal beyond the summer is not a top priority, with the striker also admitting he isn't entirely sure he wants to stay at Sunderland.

English defender Rio Ferdinand says that he wants United legend Paul Scholes, who came back after retirement following the Red Devil's injury problems, to continue at Old Trafford because of his superb form that helped Manchester United succeed in many matches.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger feels the introduction of sin bins in football will benefit the game, after the rule's success in rugby.

Liverpool legend Jamie Redknapp has praised Chelsea's remarkable backs-to-the-wall achievement in overcoming Barcelona to reach the Champions League final.

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho claims that Portuguese star Christiano Ronaldo is better than Argentinean sensation Lionel Messi despite both the stars missed penalties in their respective Champions League semi final games.

Liverpool news: Pepe Reina has admitted to being frustrated with being left on the sidelines over Liverpool's three fixtures following the Newcastle match-up, with the keeper admitting he will have to fight hard to regain the number one spot.

Chelsea winger Florent Malouda has begun talks over a possible move to Paris St Germain

Pat Nevin has admitted that he has never been so surprised by a performance in his life as Chelsea's win over Barcelona, with the former Blue insisting he's still trying to fully understand how they achieved such a feat.

Ex-England boss Fabio Capello says that he would prefer the chance to manage a Premier League club and might only consider a return to Serie A, if an interesting offer comes his away.

Former Premier League referee Graham Poll believes Viktor Kassai made a number of errors in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, and insists the official was affected by the pressure of a big game.

Real Madrid boss José Mourinho, who saw his side knocked out of the Champions League by Bayern Munich, says that will be in favour of his former club Chelsea in the Champions League finals against German giants on 19 May at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.

Chelsea's Frank Lampard is disappointed that captain John Terry will be denied the chance to lift the Champions League trophy if the Blues win the final in Munich on 19 May.

The excellent recent run of results for Chelsea, following the sacking of Andre Villas-Boas' sacking, has led to calls from the players for interim manager Roberto Di Matteo to be offered a permanent contract.

Bayern Munich will play Chelsea in the 2012 Champions League final after prevailing in a penalty shoot-out against Real Madrid following an enthralling two-legged semi-final.

Manchester United full-back Fabio da Silva has revealed his desire to go on loan to Benfica next season.

Chelsea forward Salomon Kalou has revealed that Liverpool's Dirk Kuyt wants to join Feyenoord this summer, with the Ivory Coast international intent on joining him in the near future

Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola refused to accept criticism of star striker Lionel Messi after the Catalans' Champions League semi-final elimination to Chelsea on Tuesday.

Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho, after seeing his team lose 1-2 against German giants Bayern Munich in the first leg, semi finals of the Champions League, says that his side need some luck during the second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu on 25 April.

Former Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas, who had quite a ruckus with Chelsea's Frank Lampard during the two teams Champions League tie, is not very happy with his teams' results but he says he is glad that Barcelona did not change their tactics and their principles during the game

Jack Wilshere is the subject of a war of words between Arsenal and England

John Barnes acknowledged Liverpool have been unlucky in front of goal this season but remains adamant it is only a matter of time before the club's strikers start firing again.

Manchester United striker Michael Owen says he is preparing himself to step up when called upon in the side's chase for the title, with his past match winners making him a possible unlikely hero for the English giants.

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo is confident that Los Blancos can overturn a one-goal deficit and beat Bayern Munich at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday to reach the Champions League final.

Denilson makes u-turn and reveals he is planning a return to Arsenal after all

According to some reports, Manchester City's troubled Italian forward Mario Balotelli is set to tie the knot with girlfriend Raffaella Fico.

Chelsea are interested in signing Benfica midfielder Javi Garcia in the summer.