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Sports and entertainment agent Chris Nathaniel quizzed over stabbing of east London teenager Danny O'Shea.

Tottenham look set to lose Giovanni dos Santos this month, according to Villarreal, with the 22 year old currently in advanced negotiations with the Spanish side.

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas should have left Fernando Torres on the pitch during the Blues' stalemate at Carrow Road on Saturday, according to Chris Kamara.

Chelsea transfer news: Willian, Kevin de Bruyne and Igor Lichnovsky all on Andre Villas-Boas' wishlist

Pepe Reina has backed Liverpool to end their 22-wait for a league title but cautioned it could be "two or three more years" before the club is in a position to challenge for major honours.

Business secretary sparks controversy again with claims footballers deserve fat pay packets because rewards reflect merits.

Manchester United legend Andy Cole has revealed he can see some of himself in Danny Welbeck, as the young striker continues to stake his claim on a starting sport for the English giants.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish desperately needs Andy Carroll and Jordan Henderson to 'come alive', according to Sky Sports pundit Chris Kamara.

Gareth Barry has revealed he came close to signing for Liverpool but was ultimately dissuaded after hearing abusive chants from the Anfield crowd.

Newcastle transfer news: Mathias Jorgensen and Adrian Mariappa both look unlikely to move to St James' Park

Manchester City have revealed their AWOL striker Carlos Tevez's recent behaviour has cost the controversial Argentine more than £9 million in fines and unpaid wages and bonuses.

Gerrard's penalty in the first leg means Liverpool carry a slender advantage into tonight's match-up and the midfielder believes the Reds' experience in two-legged contests in recent years could prove crucial against the Premier League leaders.

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique believes Pep Guardiola and Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson have very contrasting approaches to management.

FIFA Street, the fourth installment in EA Sports' franchise of street football video games, is confirmed for a global release on March 13.

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp allegedly failed to declare his offshore bank account for a number of years, jurors have heard.

Alan Smith believes that Arsene Wenger has seriously missed out after not signing Gary Cahill in the summer, after the defender joined Chelsea last week in order to help the Blues maintain their advantage over Arsenal for a Champions League spot.

Mario Balotelli's agent has lambasted Howard Webb and the Football Association after the Manchester City striker was charged with violent conduct.

Liverpool target Keisuke Honda is currently in talks with Lazio over a possible move, according to CSKA Moscow president Yevgeny Giner.

QPR defender Anton Ferdinand has been 'encouraged' to shake hands with John Terry when his side take on Chelsea this weekend, according to the BBC, as both clubs attempt to calm tensions in the build-up to the match-up.

Tottenham are continuing to be linked with a host of players in the lead up to deadline day, and both James Forrest and Mauro Zarate have clarified reports associating them with north London club.

Manchester City's controversial striker Mario Balotelli has been charged by the FA for stamping on Scott Parker during their 3-2 victory over Tottenham on Sunday, and the club's assistant manager, David Platt, has suggested they will not lodge a 'futile' appeal.

Robin van Persie has released a statement on his Facebook page in reaction to his on-pitch criticism of Arsene Wenger on Sunday, with the Arsenal striker insisting there are no problems between the two.

Hannover are facing competition from French outfit Brest in their pursuit of Manchester United striker Mame Biram Diouf, with the 24-year-old still deciding where his short term future lies as the January transfer window winds down.

Real Madrid midfielder Esteban Granero is '100%' committed despite links to Liverpool.

Robin van Persie has launched a staunch defence of manager Arsene Wenger following Sunday's defeat to Manchester United.

Both Nicolas Gaitan and Wesley Sneijder are both set to stay at their respective clubs this season, despite continued links to Manchester United.

Wojciech Szczesny and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain have backed Arsenal to qualify for the Champions League, despite the club's 2-1 defeat to Manchester United at the weekend.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp has been accused of using a bank account under the name of his pet dog in order to allegedly receive $295,000 which he had no intention of declaring for tax purposes, a court heard on Monday.

Manchester United youngster Chris Smalling suggests the players have not even thought about their upcoming FA Cup tie against Liverpool this weekend, although he does concede it will be nice to 'do them on their own patch'.