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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.

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Liverpool finally got the right result on a night filled with absolute drama after they managed to sneak a late 3-2 victory against Blackburn Rovers thanks to an injury time strike by £35 million striker Andy Carroll.

Alan Hansen has argued that Manchester City are missing a Sir Alex Ferguson at the club, and that if the Scot was in charge at Etihad and Mancini in place at Manchester United, the sides would have very different stories to tell in their fight for the title.

Carlos Vela has clarified his comments over his future with Arsenal, and the striker says he doesn't want to discuss the possibility of a permanent transfer until the end of the season.

This is a big chance for Blackburn Rovers to get all three points as they are playing Liverpool, who are having their worst run in six decades.

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has claimed that his club's home form "sickens" him, following their seventh game without a win at Upton Park.

Jose Enrique has admitted that the Liverpool squad have one eye on the FA Cup semi-final as they prepare to face Blackburn tonight.

Manchester United veteran Ryan Giggs feels winning the league this season would be a massive achievement for the club, considering the spending power of their rivals Manchester City.

Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp believes that Sir Alex Ferguson would be having a chuckle to himself over Manchester City's demise in the Premier League, with the club now eight points off title leaders Manchester United in the table.

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Paul Scholes is reportedly being asked to continue playing for Manchester United for one more year.

Chelsea transfer news: Courtois hints at another loan spell, but is happy with his current situation

Arsenal had the chance to sign Cristiano Ronaldo when he was at Sporting Lisbon but the Gunners stalled on finalising the deal.

PSG are the latest club to be connected to Robin van Persie, according to reports in France, with the club set to be handed a big-money transfer budget in the summer under new manager Carlo Ancelotti.

Comedian received death threats on Twitter after criticising Liverpool’s decision to not play on anniversary of tragedy.