Ben Moss

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

Paul Merson believes Liverpool will sorely miss Lucas Leiva for the remainder of the season and has questioned Jay Spearing’s ability to replace the hugely improved Brazilian.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has praised the impact made by Ashley Young in his debut season at Old Trafford.

BBC Football pundit Garth Crooks has warned Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to tie Robin Van Persie to a new long term contract as soon as possible or risk losing the striker to Barcelona.

Manchester United legend Denis Irwin has praised Nemanja Vidic by labelling the Serbian as a better defender than Jaap Stam.

Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has backed the diminutive Jay Spearing to fill the void in Kenny Dalglish's midfield following the season ending injury sustained by Lucas Leiva.

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

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”.

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

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

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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.

Liverpool legend Graeme Souness has named Kenny Dalglish as one of the toughest and hardest players he ever played with.

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes admits he has been hugely impressed by Old Trafford youth prospect Larnell Cole.

Liverpool legend Graeme Souness believes Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell was extremely unfortunate to be sent off during the Merseyside derby at Goodison Park in October, but suggests the dismissal was indicative of the modern game.

England legend Sir Geoff Hurst has backed Manchester United forward Danny Welbeck to force his way into Fabio Capello's squad for next summer's European Championships.

Arsenal defender Johan Djourou believes modern football is too business led and the inevitable riches on offer challenges the loyalty of footballers.

Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic believes his love of defending and apparent revelry in making robust challenges shouldn't be mistaken for being a dirty player.