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Stephen Hunt's early penalty gave Wolverhampton Wanderers a clear breakthrough, but they were not able to sustain the momentum.

In what could prove to be an outrageous snatch, rumours have emerged of Manchester City offering £41.6 million as wages to Arsenal star Robin van Persie in a bid to convince him to switch clubs.

Reports have emerged stating Arsenal legend Thierry Henry could make a sensational return to playing for the club in a loan deal in January.

Neo-Nazi ultra hooligans in the Ukrainian capital of Kiev have threatened that non-white England fans will land in hospital if they dare to show up during the England-Sweden fixture on June 15.

Manchester United star Wayne Rooney has paid to tribute to the late Wales manager Gary Speed who died last month, claiming he used to idolise the former Everton, Leeds United, Newcastle United and Bolton Wanderers midfielder.

Arsene Wenger has revealed that Mikel Arteta has been even better than he expected, with the Arsenal midfielder fitting well into the squad and making up for the loss of Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri.

Friends of Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher have lambasted a hoax twitter account posing as the Old Trafford star.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted he may be ready to give Paul Pogba his long awaited opportunity to stake a claim in his starting XI.

Kenny Dalglish's Liverpool side is strong enough to compete for a trophy and secure qualification for next season's champions League, according to Alan Hansen.

Robin van Persie has recalled the difficulties that Arsenal faced in the wake of Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri leaving the club in the summer, with the striker expressing relief that the side are past the lowest point of their season and on the up once more.

Everton have confirmed the re-signing of Manchester United target Ross Barkley, with the youngster set to stay with the club until 2016.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes the club have made the correct decision in regards to Darren Fletcher's extended break from football, claiming the midfielder's health is only thing that matters.

Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard has recovered sufficiently from an ankle injury and is scheduled to take part in full training on Monday.

Arsene Wenger has revealed that he failed to complete a deal for Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure, with the Ivory Coast international not willing to wait for a European visa to make the move to Arsenal.

Armand Traore admits he thought Arsenal's humbling defeat at Old Trafford in August had cost him his move to QPR.

The Premier League's remaining representatives in this season's Europa League, Manchester United, Manchester City and Stoke City have all been dealt tricky looking ties for the competitions second round.

Sunderland players Lee Catermole and Nicklas Bendtner, who is on loan from Arsenal, have been arrested after going on a car-wrecking spree according to the Daily Mail.

Sir Alex Ferguson claimed today that Manchester United will only sign a player in January that they have been scouting for some time, and with the club being widely connected to Nicolas Gaitan, the Benfica midfielder is set to be the subject of a great deal of transfer rumours coming up to the next window.

Arsene Wenger has denied that Arsenal are chasing Lukas Podolski, with the Germany international currently considering a move abroad.

Arsenal will play seven-time winners AC Milan in the pick of the Champions League last-16 draw.

Manchester United clearly need a new midfielder in the same vein as Tottenham Hotspur talisman Luka Modric according to Jamie Redknapp.

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas is reportedly looking at Napoli star Edinson Cavani following Nicholas Anelka's departure and Didier Drogba's international commitments.

Jamie Redknapp believes Manchester United will not go out and sign a new centre-half next month because they have two of the "best young centre-backs in the country" in Phil Jones and Chris Smalling.

Anxiety, palpitations, panic and a sense of impending doom are common experiences that every football fan goes through, but for one Manchester United fan it really is a matter of life and death.

Kenny Dalglish has insisted that Stewart Downing is an integral part of the Liverpool squad, as the summer signing continues to find his feet at Anfield.

Aaron Ramsey believes Arsenal's young side are well placed to challenge for major honours this season and has backed the club's young cohorts to get stronger in the years to come.

Manchester United are inevitably the most attractive draw in the Europa League according to Hannover managing director Joerg Schmadtke.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson looks set to be handed a major boost amid reports Tom Cleverley could make a long awaited return to full fitness in time for the busy Christmas schedule.

Liverpool legend Tommy Smith is the latest former Anfield star to lambast the apparent farcical hypocrisy of the Football Association over their successful appeal against Manchester United star Wayne Rooney's international ban.