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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes Nani is delivering on the potential that was palpably obvious when he first arrived at Old Trafford in June 2007.

Arsenal centre back Johan Djourou believes that Robin van Persie is as good as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, as the striker continues to star for the Gunners.

Liverpool have confirmed that they will take Gustav Engvall on a trial period at the club, as Kenny Dalglish continues to put into a place a system based around building young players at Anfield.

Craig Bellamy is convinced his partnership with Luis Suarez could transform Liverpool's Champions League ambitions following Sunday's victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

A source close to Borussia Dortmund sensation Mario Götze has told the International Business Times that a move to Manchester United or Arsenal in January is not on the player's agenda prior to next summer's European Championships.

The record revenue growth of £24.3 million was driven by a rise in match programme.

Emmanuel Adebayor’s twin goals have catapulted Tottenham Hotspur into the third place in the Premier League table with 25 points.

Daniele De Rossi looks set to snub Chelsea and Manchester City and sign a new contract with Roma, according to reports in Italy.

Arsene Wenger has insisted that Arsenal are not looking to purchase Gary Cahill in the January transfer window, despite speculation continuing to allude to the defender making a move to the Emirates.

Milos Krasic is looking more likely to leave Juventus

Nigel De Jong does not want to leave Manchester City and has urged the club to find a satisfactory conclusion to his on-going contract negotiations.

Arsenal star Robin Van Persie is currently “unplayable” according to former Tottenham Hotspur striker Garth Crooks.

Chelsea defender target Diego Godin is refusing to buy into transfer talk over a move away from Atletico Madrid, though the 25 year old has admitted that he would look at a deal if the Blues showed interest.

Tom Cleverley is the "best home-grown" player Manchester United have had since Paul Scholes, according to former United youth coach Eric Harrison.

The coming of winter should be a reliable indicator for whichever manager is in the Chelsea hot-seat that the pressure to deliver never fully disappears, age being no limit.

The International Business Times picks five noteworthy individuals from this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

Bayern Munch legend Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has revealed that the German giants are chasing Arsenal target Marco Reus for a possible January swoop.

Mikel Arteta has revealed that Arsenal signed him because they wanted to bring an 'experienced, creative midfielder' on board at the club, to help cope with the loss of Cesc Fabregas.

Charlie Adam’s performance during Liverpool’s 2-1 victory against Chelsea on Sunday had ‘shades of Graeme Souness about’ it according to BBC Football pundit Garth Crooks.

Ugly scenes marred Galatasary's tempestuous derby with Besiktas at the weekend, as former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Eboue came under sustained attack from fans throwing missiles onto the pitch.

BBC Football pundit Garth Crooks has described Manchester City star Yaya Toure as “the most competitive, no nonsense midfielder in the Premier League”, claiming the Ivorian is 'the buy of the century'.

Mario Gotze is the subject of a great deal of transfer speculation, and Manchester United are amongst a host of clubs taking notice of the youngster as he scored a goal to take Borussia Dortmund past German giants Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga at the weekend.

Wayne Rooney's spectacular overhead strike against Manchester City has been included on the shortlist for FIFA's Goal of the Year award.

Arsenal hero Paul Merson has labelled Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp as “good as any manager I've played under”.

Sir Alex Ferguson made a bid for Phil Jones in January, with the manager revealing that it took around six months for an agreement to be made to bring the defender to Old Trafford.

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has derided Gary Neville's "ridiculous" criticism of David Luiz following the Blues' 2-1 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday.

Arsene Wenger has insisted that he remains committed to Arsenal for the long term, with the manager revealing that he is completely satisfied with the signings he made in the summer transfer window.

Manchester United legend Gary Neville has compared Phil Jones to former Old Trafford luminaries Roy Keane and Bryan Robson.

Football Pundit Tony Cascarino has criticised Chelsea defender David Luiz in the wake of the Brazilian’s poor display during the defeat to Liverpool on Sunday.