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Real Madrid claimed an easy 4-1 victory over CSKA Moscow making it to the quarter-finals of the Champions League on a 5-2 aggregate.

Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed that Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov, who was transferred from Tottenham for a record fee of £30.75 million in 2008, will be leaving the Red Devils' camp this summer, according to an ESPN report.

The Blues are officially back as they made one of the most stunning comebacks in the history of European football by qualifying to the quarter-finals of the Champions league (on a 5-4 aggregate), after beating Italians giants Napoli 1-4 in the second leg of the round of sixteen.

Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood insists captain Robin van Persie is unlikely to leave the club in the summer.

Juan Mata's vital away goal in the first leg provides Chelsea with some hope of overturning their two-goal deficit at home to Napoli on Wednesday evening.

Scott Parker insists Tottenham are not concerned about Arsenal's recent revival, after the gap between the two north London clubs was cut to just one point.

Arsenal forward Theo Walcott says the Gunners are high on confidence after their recent 2-1 league win over Newcastle and are looking forward to overtaking Tottenham

Eden Hazard has acknowledged he is flattered to be linked with a move to Manchester United after Sir Alex Ferguson watched the Lille playmaker at the weekend.

Steven Gerrard played down the importance of his hat-trick in Liverpool's 3-0 win over Everton on Tuesday night and implored his team-mates to produce similar performances on a consistent basis.

Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho, who was earlier rumoured to return as Chelsea manager, says he wants to extend his contract with his current club, according to a ESPN report.

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Liverpool will be hoping to recover from a recent poor run of form when they take on Everton at Anfield on Tuesday night.

The manager of purported Liverpool and Arsenal target Yann M'Vila has confirmed the midfielder will leave Rennes in the summer.

Liverpool may lose youngster Raheem Sterling to Tottenham

Arsene Wenger stopped short of warning Tottenham that his Arsenal side were targeting third-place in the Premier League, but Monday night's last-minute victory over Newcastle provided all the evidence Harry Redknapp will need.

Wayne Rooney and Manchester United's mental strength could prove the difference, says Alex Ferguson

Napoli's Marek Hamsik, has issued a warning to his team mates that Chelsea will not be an easy team to beat.

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Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba looks set to remain with the club after he turned down a move to Juventus.

Arsenal can move to within a point of third-placed Tottenham should they beat Newcastle at home on Monday night.

Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov, who has started in just five Premier League games this season, claims it is hurtful to be benched for most of Manchester United's games.

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has admitted he faces a battle to sign Lille winger Eden Hazard in the summer amid reported interest from Manchester United and Manchester City.

Didier Drogba has admitted for the first time that he would welcome the return of Jose Mourinho to Stamford Bridge, saying it would be a "fun" to have the Portuguese back in west London.

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has admitted he may be open to a move to French club Paris Saint Germain

Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp believes Lukas Podolski will prove an inspired signing for Arsenal, amid reports the striker agreed a switch to north London over the weekend.

Liverpool legend Alan Hansen has implored Tottenham Hotspur to tie manager Harry Redknapp down to a new long-term deal before he is tempted to accept the vacant England post.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has cautioned his players, ahead of the Gunners' next fixture against Newcastle, to look out for the Magpies' play-acting

Manchester City find themselves in second place in the Premier League table after they slumped to a 0-1 defeat at the hands of Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium.