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Liverpool owner John Henry insists the club's Carling Cup triumph is merely the first step in the rejuvenation process at Anfield but said he was satisfied with the direction of the club under manager Kenny Dalglish.

Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis has insisted that the club have money available to spend in the summer, despite being particularly quiet during the January transfer window.

Two men accused of trying to kill Celtic FC manager Neil Lennon, former MSP Trish Godman and lawyer Paul McBride.

Arsenal have posted a £63 million profit on player sales in the second half of 2011, with the side releasing their accounts for the period of June-November last year.

Andrey Arshavin admits it was an easy decision to leave Arsenal when Zenit St Petersburg offered him an escape from the Emirates Stadium.

Bacary Sagna is hopeful that Arsenal's 5-2 defeat over Tottenham will be the beginning of a successful run in for the north London side, as Robin van Persie admitted that he is in contract talks with the club about an extension on his current deal.

The Englishmen and the Dutch will meet at Wembley for the first time since that game in Euro '96, when the hosts enjoyed a thoroughly convincing 4-1 win.

£50 million for Fernando Torres was 'ridiculous', according to goal scoring legend Alan Shearer, with the former Newcastle star claiming that the striker is frightened of taking chances as a result of the pressure on his shoulders to deliver.

Martin Keown has lauded the performance of Arsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky and implored Arsene Wenger's side to maintain the same drive and energy in their upcoming matches if they hope to qualify for the Champions League.

Tottenham transfer news: Jan Vertonghen won't reveal if talks are taking place, but he does like Spurs as a destination

Former Premier League referee Graham Poll believes Gareth Bale should be retrospectively punished for diving after the Tottenham midfielder won a highly-controversial penalty in Sunday's 5-2 defeat to Arsenal.

Damien Comolli has revealed that big name players are already talking to the club about being a part of Liverpool's comeback to European football and trophy victories, claiming that big names will be coming to the side this summer.

England had made a fighting 2-2 comeback, due to the heroics of Jermain Defoe, after trailing by two goals in the first half to the Dutch national side during the two teams' last encounter On August 12, 2009.

Sir Alex Ferguson admitted that Manchester United were lucky to defeat Norwich at the weekend, with the Red Devils keeping the pressure on title leaders Manchester City by gaining three points.

Liverpool legend Alan Hansen believes winning the Carling Cup can provide Liverpool with the momentum they need to achieve qualification for the Champions League and challenge for the Premier League title.

Liverpool managed to emerge victorious against Cardiff City at this year's Carling Cup final by just a whisker, pulling off a win on penalties.

The stage was set... the players had their scripts... all that was needed was for the hero of the day to not forget his lines. Ryan Giggs didn't.

In one of the most thrilling games of all season, a troubled and often criticised Arsenal side have absolutely trounced local rivals Tottenham, by a whopping 5-2 margin!

Welsh footballer Ryan Giggs will be looking forward to his 900th match for the Red Devils against Norwich City on Sunday, Feburary 26, 2012.

Frank Lampard has openly expressed his dissatisfaction against Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas for benching him on several occasions this season.

Manchester City continue their cruise at the top of the premier league tables, with yet another impressive 3-0 win over Blackburn Rovers.

Norwich have done exceptionally well, this season, under manager Paul Lambert, who brought the Canaries, first out of League One to the nPower championship in 2009/2010 and then to the premier League this year.

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Blackburn defender Christopher Samba has been transferred to Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala at a fee of £11million.

Andrei Sergeyevich Arshavin will be moving back to his former Russian club Zenit St Petersburg on a loan till the end of this English Premier League season.

Arsene Wenger hints that Andrey Arshavin has been considering a move to Russia for some time

Mark Lawrenson is hoping that Kenny Dalglish has Craig Bellamy on the pitch for Liverpool on Sunday in the Carling Cup final, with the 32 year old currently on form for the Reds and raring to bring home a trophy to the club for the first time in six years.