Gordon Macrae

Jamie Redknapp has challenged Liverpool's profligate strike force to assume greater responsibility after the club announced it would not appeal against Luis Suarez's ban.

Wojciech Szczesny has urged Arsenal to complete the loan-signing of Thierry Henry as soon as possible, with the club in desperate "need" of their record goal scorer as soon as possible.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish is in need of an additional striker to bolster the club's attacking threat, with a lack of ruthlessness in front of goal in danger of costing the Reds' a Champions League place.

FC Twente striker Luuk de Jong has revealed his interest in a move to the Premier League, after being linked with Liverpool over the weekend.

Porto striker Hulk has revealed he would have "no problem" with a potential move to Chelsea, if the Blues trigger the £84m buy-out clause in his contract.

Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta has lauded team-mate Robin van Persie's 2011 goal scoring exploits and warned the Dutch international is likely to get better in 2012.

Liverpool are reportedly lining up a £25m bid for Aston Villa and England striker Darren Bent, according to reports over the weekend.

Martin Keown believes Liverpool can be more than a match for Premier League leaders Manchester City when the two sides meet at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night.

Rafael van der Vaart has pledged his future to Tottenham and revealed he has no intention of leaving White Hart Lane in January.

Martin Keown believes Manchester City will struggle to pip Manchester United to the Premier League title unless Roberto Mancini learns to trust his players.

Arsenal have already confirmed a deal is in place to bring Thierry Henry back to the club on a two-month loan deal but Arsene Wenger remains interested in signing additional cover in midfield.

Phil Jones is hopeful of making his Manchester United return against Blackburn Rovers on Saturday, after the defender made a quicker than expected recovery from an injury to his cheekbone.

Nigel Winterburn believes Thierry Henry is a great signing for Arsenal and believes the former captain could propel the club into the top four.

Theo Walcott has dismissed the suggestion that Arsenal are concerned by Tottenham's impressive start to the season, and told his team-mates to concentrate on their own campaign.

Kenny Dalglish has cautioned Liverpool supporters from expecting too much from Steven Gerrard, who is available to start on Friday against Newcastle.

A win against bottom-club Blackburn Rovers on Saturday will see Manchester United end 2011 on top of the Premier League and veteran winger Ryan Giggs believes the club's experience could prove telling in the second half of the season.

Joe Cole believes "fearless" Lille playmaker Eden Hazard has the potential to be as good as Lionel Messi, but cautioned the player should reject a move to Arsenal in January.

Former Liverpool playmaker Vladimir Smicer has recalled the moment he came off the bench to score in the 2005 Champions League final and spark the club's comeback against AC Milan.

Manchester United face a battle to sign Luka Modric in January, after the Tottenham star pledged to stay in north London until at least the end of the season.

Chelsea have stepped up their pursuit of FC Porto's Hulk, after the player's agent revealed the striker was interested in a move to the Premier League.

Alan Pardew believes Liverpool's Andy Carroll has the potential to shine on the international stage and backed the under-fire striker to find his feet at Anfield sooner, rather than later.

Kenny Dalglish has praised Andy Carroll's attitude and backed the striker to fill the void left by the suspension of Luis Suarez for Friday's clash with Newcastle United.

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has backed beleaguered Chelsea captain John Terry to put his off-field troubles behind him in Thursday's London derby at White Hart Lane.

Swansea look set to beat Liverpool to the signing of Cliftonville striker Rory Donnelly, after the Welsh side submitted a bid of £100,000 last week.

Pepe Reina insists Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has been "crucified" by the media over his racism charge and said the squad would rally behind the player he called "a lovely guy".

Cote d'Ivore midfielder Cheick Tiote has revealed he is "flattered" to be linked with a move to Manchester United but claimed he had no intention of leaving Newcastle in January.

Manchester United have emerged as front runners for the signature of England midfielder Jack Rodwell, after Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas ruled out a move for the Everton star.

Liverpool have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Argentinian wunderkind Lucas Ocampos, after River Plate revealed the player is not for sale in January.

Mikel Arteta has conceded Arsenal are unlikely to win the Premier League title this season, as they head into the festive period 12 points behind leaders Manchester City.