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Arsene Wenger has revealed that he would consider purchasing a striker in the January transfer window if injuries build up in the Arsenal squad, though the manager insists he doesn't currently have any set targets in mind.

Garth Crooks has praised the goal scoring form of Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen following the centre-half's goal at the weekend.

Arsenal target Lukas Podolski has admitted he has received offers from other clubs but maintained he will hold talks with Cologne before making a decision on his future.

Arsene Wenger has admitted that Robin van Persie is showing qualities that are similar to prolific goalscorer Thierry Henry, as the Gunners continue their climb back to the top of the Premier League table.

Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka has already decided where he will be playing in January, after the striker was told he would be allowed to leave when the transfer window re-opens.

Alan Hansen believes Manchester City are the only English club in this season's Champions League that would benefit from early elimination in Europe's premier competition.

Alan Hansen has backed Manchester United to successfully negotiate their tricky Champions League group on Wednesday night even though he suggests Sir Alex Ferguson’s side are currently in a “transitional period”.

Kenny Dalglish admits Liverpool's impressive recent form has given him a selection dilemma ahead of Monday's trip to Fulham.

Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp believes Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Scott Parker has been the best signing of the season so far.

Unconfirmed reports suggest that if the ban is not reduced Capello may drop Rooney out of his Euro 2012 squad but it appears the Italian has privately told the striker he will go to Euro 2012.

Manchester United goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard has praised the impact made by Phil Jones since his arrival from Ewood Park in the summer.

Frank Lampard could move on to the Montreal Impact, a new Major League Soccer franchise, next month.

Reports have suggested Chelsea could make a shock bid for Tottenham star Luka Modric, using Blues' legend Frank Lampard as makeweight.

The FA Cup third round draw has thrown up some treats with Manchester United being handed a trip to arch-rivals Manchester City.

United have regained the second slot in the Premier League table with 30 points.

Chelsea are now third on the Premier League table with 28 points, above Tottenham Hotspur on goal difference.

Newcastle United have decided to postpone the remembrance plans following a request made by Gary's widow Louise.

Chelsea travel to the recently renamed Sports Direct Arena to face Newcastle Unted with a chance to arrest their recent slump and jump to fourth place in the Premier League.

Chelsea travel to the recently renamed Sports Direct Arena to face Newcastle Unted with a chance to arrest their recent slump and jump to fourth place in the Premier League.

Zeros or heroes the IBTimes looks at the most influential players from the home nations of next year's Euro 2012

Danny Welbeck, Jack Wilshere, Phil Jones, Andy Carroll and Kyle Walker all care a lot more than most about the outcome tonight.

Join the International Business Times for Friday's European Championship 2012 Draw in Kiev, as Fabio Capello nervously awaits the fate of his much maligned England side….

Arsene Wenger has quashed reports that he is ready to make a £6 million bid for Marco Fabian, with the Arsenal manager insisting any stories from the Chivas star's family of a deal have been fabricated.

The finest players in Europe from Barcelona, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Manchester City could face England in the group stages of EURO 2012; the IBTimes UK assesses Xavi, David Silva, Cristiano Ronaldo, Nani and Karim Benzema.

Arsenal target Daniel Parejo has admitted he doesn't believe he's getting enough game time at Valencia, putting the Gunners on alert to make a bid for his services in January.

Nick Clegg can play for Ukraine, boys soak attractive girls with water balloons, and Kiev's most popular hotel.

Luis Suarez insists that he has always dreamt of playing at Anfield

Manchester United have not made an approach for Schalke 04 defender Christian Fuchs according to the player's agent.

Fabio Capello will be hoping England are gifted a favourable group when the Euro 2012 draw takes place in Ukraine's capital, Kiev, at 1700 on Friday.