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There have been a flood of rumours and conjectures linking a small handful of the world's most high-profile coaches to the vacant seat at Stamford Bridge

Robin van Persie has warned Arsenal's Premier League rivals that he still has room for improvement, as he targets a strong finish to the season.

Harry Redknapp believes that Jake Livermore will one day represent his country as well as starring for his club, with the 22 year old showing potential for big things at Tottenham this season.

Andre Villas-Boas' agent has spoken out amidst interest from Roma, with the Serie A club being connected to the former Chelsea manager by various Italian media outlets.

Alex Song has praised the contribution of Arsenal teammate Robin van Persie and believes the striker can keep the club's thin Champions League prospects alive against AC Milan on Tuesday night.

Ashley Young remains bullish over Manchester United's title prospects and warned rivals Manchester City they are poised to seize the initiative should the current leaders slip up.

AC Milan's Brazilian striker Robinho has told Arsene Wegner that his Gunners have very little chance of making a comeback

Chelsea face a fight to sign Porto striker Hulk, after the Brazilian suggested he would favour a move to Spain if he decides to leave in the summer.

Rafa Benitez has claimed that Liverpool fans will understand if he makes a move to Chelsea in the summer, with the Spaniard currently considering his next managerial move.

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is on a mission to rid the Blues' camp of staff and players who have failed to deliver this season.

Sven-Goran Eriksson believes Harry Redknapp is the ideal man to lead the national team but cautioned that the Tottenham Hotspur boss still has unfinished business at club level before he can contemplate leading England.

John Aldridge has argued that Stuart Pearce's decision to give the England captaincy to Scott Parker over Steven Gerrard has risked alienating that Liverpool skipper, and was a sign of bad management within the international side.

Loic Remy has revealed that he would like to play in either Italy or England in the future, with the Tottenham target admitting he will be open to talking about his next step after the 2012 Euros.

Arsene Wenger is hoping that Arsenal can repeat their heroic efforts against Tottenha when they face AC Milan this week, in an uphill battle to get through the Champions League last 16.

Arsenal host AC Milan in the return leg of a Champions League tie, looking to overturn a 0-4 first leg loss.

Brazilian midfielder Ramires has signed a new five-year contract with Chelsea

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With another manager having bit the dust, the eighth in Abramovich's time as head of Chelsea, the club look in even more crisis than ever before. The owner has often been overly enthusiastic with showing gaffers the exit door, but when 34 year old Villas-Boas took over the realm last summer, some theorised that he might be changing his attitude over a desire for immediate short term success.

MIkel Arteta has sent a thank you to the Liverpool and Arsenal football clubs for assisting him when he was injured on Saturday at Anfield, with the midfielder thanking Reds player including Pepe Reina for giving him personal well wishes.

Manchester United are reportedly monitoring Jose Mourinho's current situation, with the Portuguese manager currently the bookmakers' favourite to take over from the departed Andre Villas-Boas at Chelsea.

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Rio Ferdinand believes that David de Gea has the makings of yet another great Manchester United goalkeeper, with the Spaniard working and improving in each match he features in.

Alan Hansen has likened this season's title race to the rivalry that existed between Everton and Liverpool in the 1980s, saying that there is a "different dynamic" when you are competing against your closest rivals.

Arsenal striker target Lukas Podolski is keeping quiet as rumours continue to suggest that the German star is headed for the Emirates in June, as Cologne continue to struggle in the Bundesliga.

Wojciech Szczesny says that Robin van Persie is the best at showing his superiority over keepers in the Premier League, with the Arsenal striker scoring once more to take the Gunners to a win over Liverpool.

The old adage remains true: Never go back. Just ask Kevin Keegan. But for Jose Mourinho, a man seldom interested in observing the principles of football management, the clamour for his return to Chelsea could prove overwhelming.

According to a report in The Sun, the Football Association (FA) have ruled out the possibility of approaching current Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho as the next national team boss.

Brad Freidel has admitted that he was offered a deal at Liverpool last summer, but the keeper decided to make the move to Tottenham for more first team experience.

Arsene Wenger has backed Jack Wilshere to make his comeback for Arsenal and England before the end of the season, as the midfielder targets this summer's European Championships.