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Ryan Giggs knows Manchester United will bounce back from their defeat

Former Premier League referee Graham Poll has called on the Football Association to improve the standard of officiating in England, amid recent criticism from a host of top managers.

Liverpool, who have endured their worst season since 1953/1954, will be looking to make drastic changes in their side this summer. With all clubs busy planning their move for the upcoming transfer season; the Reds will also be doing the same. Also, it had been earlier reported that Liverpool will be letting some of their players go to make way for fresh young talent this summer.

BBC Sport pundit Alan Hansen believes that Andy Carroll, Jose Enrique, Kevin Nolan and Joey Barton have been well and truly replaced at Newcastle, with the club currently fighting for a top four spot and proving the critics wrong.

Just a few days after Manchester United seemed to have landed a 20th league title by opening up an eight point lead over rivals Manchester City, Wigan Athletic caused one of the biggest upsets in their history, suggesting the title battle may have a few more twists to go.

It is no secret that Arsenal are in major need of fresh talent and a general bulking up of their first team squad with proven players of international repute, to offset the fact that club captain Robin van Persie is, perhaps, the only truly world-class player they have.

Wolves vs Arsenal: Gunners Continuing Firing on All Cylinders, Beat Wolves 3-0

Sir Alex Ferguson's side have won their last five games without conceding a goal, while Wigan have never taken even a point against United in any meeting between the sides.

This match features two teams with highly contrasting forms. Wolves - the league's bottom side - have lost their last six matches, while Arsenal have won seven of their last eight.

Theo Walcott has admitted that he would love to partner Robin van Persie up-front at Arsenal, with the winger still learning where his strengths are in different positions.

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Ryan Nelsen has admitted that he was humbled by Norwich on Monday, with the defender insisting that Tottenham must pick themselves up in time for the FA Cup match-up with Chelsea.

Chelsea transfer news: David Luiz insists he isn't leaving Stamford Bridge any time soon

Micah Richards believes Manchester City are best placed to wrest the Premier League title from Manchester United but admitted they have fallen short of their own high standards this season.

When last summer's transfer window opened, Arsene Wenger had already begun on the backfoot, with the Arsenal manager having to justify his insistence that he would keep Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri at the club no matter what.

Arsene Wenger believes that Bacary Sagna is the best left-back in the Premier League right now, with the Arsenal manager claiming that no one can compete with the defender when he's at his best.

Manchester United scouts have been sent to watch 19 year old goalkeeper Jack Butland, according to local media, with the youngster impressing on loan for Cheltenham this season.

Paul Pogba is still stalling on a new contract with Manchester United, according to numerous reports, with the youngster edging closer towards a deal with Juventus.

Former Premier League referee Graham Poll believes Anthony Taylor was absolutely right to award two penalties in Liverpool's 3-2 victory over Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park on Tuesday night.

Agent Roberto La Florio has confirmed that Arsenal have shown interest in teen striker Stephan El Shaarawy, with the youngster considering the possibility of a move to the Gunners on loan.

David Beckham and Thierry Henry are set to take part in this summer's Major League Soccer (MLS) All-Star game, which is dubbed as the world's first-ever 'smart soccer match', reports the Daily Mail.

Mark Lawrenson has slammed the behaviour of Mario Balotelli, with the former Liverpool star crediting Manchester United for their refusal to put up with the likes of the Italian's antics.

Arsenal legend Alan Smith has questioned Roberto Mancini's loyalty to Mario Balotelli and cautioned Manchester City would never win the title while the Italian remained at Eastlands.

Spanish giants Real Madrid are reportedly planning a summer bid for Chelsea's £12 million defender Branislav Ivanovic, according to a Daily Mail report.

Former Liverpool star Steve Nicol believes that the current squad are not up to scratch, though the defender still thinks that Kenny Dalglish is the right man for the job.

Premier League heavyweights Arsenal, Tottenham and Liverpool are interested in Lazio's Brazilian midfielder Hernanes.

Manchester City have vowed to make bitter rivals Manchester United wait as long as possible to win the title this season, with Joleon Lescott insisting the Citizens owe it to the fans to keep fighting, despite United being eight points ahead of them in the table.

Italian giants AC Milan and Inter Milan are reportedly planning to make £20 million bids for controversial striker Mario Balotelli, according to a Mirror Football report.

Former Burnley manager Brian Laws has praised the ease with which Swansea and Norwich have adapted to life in the Premier League and believes they have set a brilliant example for those Championship sides vying for promotion this season.