Gordon Macrae

Sir Alex Ferguson has said he will resist the temptation to sign any new players in January, despite Manchester United's extensive injury list and recent Champions League exit.

Neil Warnock has emerged as an improbable ally in Luis Suarez's on-going fight against football's authorities.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes his side's awful start to the season is firmly behind them, after they returned to the top four with victory over Everton.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has cautioned Thierry Henry to think long and hard before making the switch to club management and indicated the former Gunners' striker can still compete at the highest level.

Sifting through today's football ephemera the IBTimes Sports desk uncovered an interesting, if slightly left-field, trove of data concerning the relation between player's performance and the colour of their boots.

Arsene Wenger has lauded Arsenal summer signing Mikel Arteta after the Spaniard's impressive start to life in north London.

Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal have to be considered among the front-runners for this season's Champions League crown.

UEFA president Michel Platini has hit back after Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson appeared to suggest the Europa League was a second-rate tournament.

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshire has targeted a return to action in the New Year as he continues his recovery from injury.

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has claimed the club will "bounce back" from their disastrous Champions League campaign.

Mark Bosnich believes a lack of world class players at Manchester United is the root cause of their indifferent Premier League form and the reason behind their Champions League exit.

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Mark Bosnich believes David De Gea's inexperience is affecting Sir Alex Ferguson's side.

Jack Wilshire could find himself in trouble with UEFA after suggesting he placed a bet on Arsenal team-mate Emmanuel Frimpong to score against Olympiakos in their Champions League match.

Arsene Wenger faces a defensive headache ahead of a busy festive period after Arsenal defender Andre Santos confirmed he would be side-lined for three weeks.

Liverpool supporters could take small comfort from the struggles of Manchester's City and United as both sides failed to qualify from their Champions League groups last night.

Arsenal-target Eden Hazard expressed his disappointment at Lille's Champions League exit but said the French side would come back stronger next season.

Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic could be set for an extensive spell on the side-lines after he suffered suspected knee ligament damage.

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp will use the last round of Champions League group games to scout a number of January transfer targets ahead of the January transfer window.

Bojan Krkic has revealed he turned down a move to Chelsea in favour of joining Serie A side Roma in the summer.

John Terry hailed Didier Drogba's recent form after the striker scored twice as Chelsea beat Valencia at Stamford Bridge Tuesday.

Ian Holloway has lavished praise on Jonjo Shelvey after the Liverpool midfielder returned to Anfield in the wake of Lucas Leiva's knee injury.

Although Liverpool failed to qualify for this season's Champions League, manager Kenny Dalglish will use the last round of group fixtures to scout a number of transfer targets ahead of the January transfer window.

Andre Villas-Boas lashed out at the media's "persecution of Chelsea" as his side confirmed their place in the Champions League knockout stage on Tuesday night.

Sir Alex Ferguson remains adamant Wayne Rooney will not be affected by his impending Euro 2012 appeal hearing as Manchester United prepare for their crucial Champions League clash against FC Basel.

Ray Wilkins believes Nicolas Anelka still has the quality to perform at the top level in the Premier League.

Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson will appear in court charged with drink driving following a motorway crash in October.

Didier Drogba has reiterated his commitment to Chelsea and insists he will stay in west London until the end of the season.

Arsenal have already confirmed their place in the knockout phase of the Champions League, regardless of what happens against Olympiakos on Tuesday night but manager Arsene Wenger will have one eye on a number of January transfer targets also in action this week.

Manchester United are preparing a €32m (£27.3m) bid for Spain international Javi Martinez, according to reports in Spain.