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John Aldridge has praised Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva following his outstanding individual performance against Roberto Mancini's side on Sunday.

Ian Wright believes Manchester City forward Mario Balotelli is a maverick like Manchester United legend Eric Cantona, but he must learn to control his volatile temperament before he can be compared to Old Trafford's illustrious Frenchman.

Wayne Rooney believes Manchester United should build a statue of Ryan Giggs outside Old Trafford in honour of the Welshman's remarkable career.

The job facing Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas is not too dissimilar to the one Sir Alex Ferguson faced when he arrived at Manchester United in 1986, according to Old Trafford legend Gary Neville.

A host of Premier League stars have paid tribute to Gary Speed following the 42-year-old's tragic death on Sunday.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has paid lip service to the obvious talents of Ravel Morrison and suggested the prodigiously gifted young midfielder could play in Wednesday night’s Carling Cup quarter final.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed a number of last season's FA Youth Cup winning side are on the cusp of the first team.

Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata ‘looks like a star in the making’, according to BBC Football pundit Garth Crooks.

Tony Cascarino believes Wayne Rooney’s best form for Manchester United is currently being stifled by the deeper lying role Sir Alex Ferguson has asked him to play this season.

Arsenal legend Bob Wilson has praised Wojciech Szczesny by claiming he is as important to Arsene Wenger as club captain Robin Van Persie.

BBC Football pundit Garth Crooks has lavished praise on Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva following his outstanding performance at Anfield on Sunday.

Liverpool star Pepe Reina is probably the best goalkeeper in the world according to Arsenal number one Wojciech Szczesny.

Manchester United should have bought Inter Milan playmaker Wesley Sneijder during the summer according to football pundit Mark Lawrenson.

Match of the Day pundit Mar Lawrenson has questioned Manchester United goalkeeper David Gea following his hit and miss start to life at Old Trafford.

Tony Cascarino has praised Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva for reigniting his Anfield career and silencing his previously numerous critics.

Former Premier League official Graham Poll has criticised referee Mike Jones for awarding Newcastle United a penalty against Manchester United at Old Trafford at the weekend.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has paid tribute to Rio Ferdinand calling him one of the centre-halves in the country.

Wales football manager Gary Speed, 42, was found hanged at his £2m home in Cheshire.

Tributes have poured in for Gary Speed, the Wales manager who was found hanged at his home on Sunday.

Tottenham Hotspur sensation Gareth Bale believes Luka Modric is ‘happy’ at White Hart Lane despite being denied a move in the summer.

Manchester United youngster Tom Cleverley could be back in action earlier than anticipated, according to the Daily Mirror.

Paul Merson has labelled Aston Villa his "dark horses for relegation" this season following their underwhelming performance at White Hart Lane on Monday night.

Liverpool will get a result against Manchester City at Anfield this weekend because they are a 'big-game' team according to Sky Sports Pundit Paul Merson.

Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher feels he is finally over the effects of the mysterious illness that curtailed his involvement in the club's pursuit for honours last season.

Jermain Defoe has ruled out a move away from Tottenham Hotspur even though he concedes his current peripheral role could cost him a place at next summer's European Championships.

The agent of Shinji Kagawa has dismissed speculation linking his client with a move to Liverpool by informing the International Business Times that the midfielder is '100 per cent' committed to Borussia Dortmund.

Football pundit Andy Townsend believes Arsenal striker Robin Van Persie would improve any side in world football on current form.

Arsenal have been dealt a blow in their efforts to sign Eden Hazard, after Lille president Michel Seydoux slapped an astonishing £43 million valuation on the midfielder.

Bolton Wanderers manager Owen Coyle has warned Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur they will have to conclude a move for Gary Cahill early next month or risk missing out on the in demand 25-year-old.