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The former Real Madrid star has quickly became a favourite for the United fans.

Sturridge has defended Mario Balotelli and is looking forward to playing with him.

Manchester United are preparing a swoop for Ashley Cole, who is reportedly on his way out of Roma.

Mathieu Debuchy is expected to go into full training before the end of December.

Manchester United and Arsenal have earmarked Aymeric Laporte as the man to shore up their defence in January.

Arsene Wenger is prepared to offer Yaya Sanogo on a season long loan to land Spartak Midfielder Romulo.

Arsenal have emerged as the preferred destination for wonderkid Goncalo Guedes, dubbed the new Frank Ribery.

Manchester City midfielders David Silva and Yaya Toure could miss the weekend Manchester derby.

Louis van Gaal will have to decide who will make way for the return of Wayne Rooney for the Manchester Derby.

The Uruguayan completed a £75m move to Barcelona this summer.

Silva has spent the last four years on loan away from the Gunners.

The former Manchester United defender has also been fined £25,000.

Owen says Liverpool have not adequately replaced Suarez and Mario Balotelli is not the striker the Anfield club need.

Chilean international in sensational goal-scoring form on loan at Dinamo Zagreb.

Premier League referee in hot water again after travelling on his own to Ed Sheeran gig.

The 19-year-old is reportedly a January transfer target for Louis van Gaal.

Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has confirmed the Bundesliga giants are interested in Marco Reus.

England Under-21 international has been linked with a move to Southampton.

Figures from football and entertainment to make announcements at stations near stomping ground

The Blues defender says Drogba has made a statement over the last week scoring three goals.

Alex Song has compared West Ham United to La Liga champions Atletico Madrid.

United manager Louis van Gaal handed Wilson first-team opportunities against Everton and Chelsea.

The Chilean scored twice to help him clinch Arsenal's player of the month award for October.

The Blues boss claims his fringe players are not giving him any problems.

Ancelotti says Bale is an important player for Real Madrid.

Jose Mourinho may bemoan Phil Dowd and lady luck - but he missed chance to finish off United.

Spaniard has answered United fans' questions on Facebook.

Italian striker inspired a dramatic comeback against Swansea before Dejan Lovren scored the winner.

Tottenham welcome Brighton in the Capital One Cup fourth round clash Wednesday. Find out where to watch in the UK.