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Mark Lawrenson has credited Craig Bellamy's admiration for Kenny Dalglish as one of the major factors behind the Welshman's superb form this season.

Arsenal legend Ina Wright believes Arsene Wenger should make an audacious effort to sign Edinson Cavani next month.

Ryan Babel has admitted that he still loves Liverpool, with the former Reds striker revealing he still keeps in touch with some of the members of the squad, despite leaving Merseyside for Hoffenheim at the beginning of the year.

Arsenal legend Martin Keown has tipped Tottenham Hotspur to mount a sustained challenge on the Premier League title this season.

Liverpool legend John Aldridge has criticised former Anfield chief Rafa Benitez for allowing Craig Bellamy to leave the club in July 2007.

Manchester United have drafted in the agent that brokered deals for Cristiano Ronaldo, Nani, and David De Gea in order to push through a transfer for Benfica talisman Nicolás Gaitán.

Sir Alex Ferguson believes that there is light showing at the end of the tunnel for Manchester United's injury crisis, with Dimitar Berbatov and Javier Hernandez both close to match fitness again and Rafael da Silva in training.

Manchester United star Ashley Young has revealed he snubbed a move to their bitter Premier League rivals Manchester City prior to his transfer to Old Trafford in the summer.

Manchester United winger Nani admits he 'wept like a kid' following their shock elimination for the Champions League.

Jordi Gomez believes Wigan have nothing to fear against Liverpool on Wednesday, after they came from behind to draw with Chelsea at the weekend.

Jonjo Shelvey says he couldn't be happier to be back at Liverpool, with the England Under 21 international being given his first start for the club since returning from a loan-spell at Blackpool at the weekend.

Football Focus pundit Garth Crooks believes Liverpool striker Craig Bellamy is defying his reputation and advancing years by proving to be a hugely shrewd bit of business by Kenny Dalglish.

Stewart Downing has backed Liverpool to pick up maximum points over the festive season and revealed he was not put off by the abuse he received from Aston Villa fans at the weekend.

Manchester United target Ganso has ruled out a move to Barcelona, though the playmaker has admitted he would love to play for the Catalan giants for just one game to stand up alongside the world's best.

Sir Paul McCartney has revealed his torn Merseyside loyalties by admitting he is friends with Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish but is an Everton supporter at heart.

Former Newcastle United midfielder Mick Martin believes club star Cheick Tiote could be sold to Manchester United in the January transfer window.

Arsenal have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Andre Ayew, with Marseille admitting they are in the market for a player who can replace the star while he is away at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Christian Eriksen is being watched by scouts from Manchester United, according to assistant coach Rene Meulensteen, with the midfielder touted as fitting into the club's 'transfer policy' of moving for younger players who have shown potential for greatness.

Craig Bellamy has lauded his Liverpool teammate Luis Suarez as a one off talent with abilities he has never encountered before in football.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted he never envisaged Robin Van Persie captaining the side when he first arrived at the north London Premier League club.

Chelsea have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Eduardo Vargas, with the forward admitting that he has agreed to a deal with Napoli.

Arsene Wenger has revealed that he made an enquiry over England international Joe Hart, while the stopper was at Birmingham in 2009-2010.

Stewart Downing played better for having Aston Villa fans heckle him at the weekend, according to Kenny Dalglish, as Liverpool stormed to a commanding 2-0 win to keep up the fight for a Champions League spot.

Football Focus pundit Garth Crooks has praised the performances of Martin Skrtel in light of the towering centre-half's superb individual effort at the weekend.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has blamed the agent of Paul Pogba for the delay in tying the youngster to a long term contract.

Ray Parlour has urged Arsenal to break the bank and pay Robin van Persie a record wage bill to keep the striker at the club, in the wake of reported interest from Manchester City.

Manchester United youngster Paul Pogba admits the opportunity to break into Sir Alex Ferguson's first team this season is a huge lure for the midfielder.

Manchester United are yet to make an offer for Mario Gotze or Mats Hummels, Borussia Dortmund have insisted, with the duo hot property as the January transfer window edges closer.

Alan Hansen believes Manchester United's biggest problems this season have been in defence and not in their perceived Achilles heel the midfield area, claiming the loss of Nemanja Vidic is the biggest blow to their title aspirations.