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Manchester United are preparing a €32m (£27.3m) bid for Spain international Javi Martinez, according to reports in Spain.

Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta claims Robin Van Persie is in such good form that he is now scoring goals instinctively.

Dirk Kuyt revealed Liverpool's deep frustration at the 1-0 loss to Fulham but reiterated his belief that the Reds can still qualify for the Champions League.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger concedes he faces a difficult balancing act in regards to shaping Emmanuel Frimpong's temperament.

Alex McLeish believes Manchester United will remain the team to beat in the Premier League for as long as Sir Alex Ferguson is in the Old Trafford dugout.

Arsene Wenger has admitted that if he had the budget available, he would do whatever it takes to purchase Brazilian starlet Neymar in the next transfer window.

Former Premier League referee Graham Poll believes Kevin Friend was right to send off Liverpool midfielder Jay Spearing during Monday night's encounter at Craven Cottage.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has urged his Premier League rivals to ensure qualification for the knock-out stages of the Champions League after he admitted it would be a "catastrophe" if his side were the only English representatives in the last-16.

The agent of Udinese goalkeeper Sami Handanovic claims Manchester United were interested in signing the 27-year-old in the summer

Liverpool forward Luis Suarez's on-field temperament has come under scrutiny once again after he was observed making a gesture at Fulham supporters in the wake of Monday night's defeat at Craven Cottage.

Reports suggest the FA disciplinary chiefs will decide on Tuesday whether to investigate the incident further.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has blasted Carlos Tevez for his behaviour during their defeat to Bayern Munich in September.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has slammed forward Carlos Tevez's refusal to warm up at Bayern Munich in September.

Ten-man Liverpool lost out to lowly Fulham 1-0 at the Craven Cottage in what was a controversial Premier League fixture.

The alleged incident took place at the Aerodrome hotel in Croydon, South London, where the County footballers were staying overnight for their match the subsequent day.

Liverpool were reduced to a 10-man squad after Spearing's 72nd-minute dismissal.

Manchester United could do away with two of their established backline with rumours emerging of Sir Alex Ferguson's plan for a summer overhaul.

On a day that might seem to have begun like any other football day, Leeds prepared for a match up with Millwall that could see the Whites cement their place in the fight for promotion to the Premier League.

Former Manchester United player Ronnie Wallwork has been sentenced to 15 months in jail for selling stolen car parts.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has lauded Robin van Persie's phenomenal goal-scoring record in 2011 and believes the striker has finally overcome his injury problems.

Borussia Dortmund sensation Mario Götze has beaten Arsenal's Jack Wilshere and Manchester United's Phil Jones to be been named the best young player of the year by respected Italian publication Tuttosport.

Borussia Dortmund star Kevin Grosskreutz has claimed that himself and Mario Gotze will not be leaving the German outfit until 2014, as transfer rumours heat up around the pair making a move to Arsenal.

Chelsea target Neymar has revealed he believes Barcelona will defeat Real Madrid in El Clasico this weekend, with the Brazil international still being surrounded by transfer rumours.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson and his star striker Wayne Rooney have both been shortlisted in the 2011 individual awards categories hosted by FIFA and France Football magazine.

Arsenal summer signing Per Mertesacker insists that the club's defensive line up are becoming stronger and more consistent, as the club climb back up the table and into Champions League contention.

Phil Jones has said he is happy to be used as Manchester United's utility man if it ensures their winning run continues.

John Arne Riise has admitted he still holds a soft spot for Liverpool, as the left back prepares to face his old club in the Premier League tonight.

Lazar Markovic is hoping to move to Stamford Bridge

Manchester United defender Patrice Evra is one of the world's best fullbacks when in form, according to Football Focus pundit Garth Crooks.