Gordon Macrae

Arsene Wenger will turn his attention to Rennes midfielder Yann M'Vila after the Frenchman ruled out a move for Real Madrid's Esteban Granero.

Juventus veteran Alessandro Del Piero has paved the way for a Premier League swansong after the forward revealed he will not retire from football at the end of the current campaign.

Manchester United have been alerted to the availability of Mirko Vucinic after the Juventus striker outlined his desire to play in the Premier League.

Jack Wilshire has vowed to finish his career with Arsenal and revealed he expects to return from his ankle injury before Christmas.

Luis Suarez could face disciplinary action from the Football Association after the Liverpool striker broke his silence over claims that he racially abused Manchester United captain Patrice Evra during a match at Anfield on 15 October.

Contrary to recent reports, Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku will not be leaving Stamford Bridge during the January transfer window.

Sir Alex Ferguson is weighing up a January approach for Valencia's Jordi Alba, according to reports in Monday's press.

Arsenal transfer news, rumours, gossip. Tottenham Hotspur look set to battle Arsenal for the signature of Lille striker Eden Hazard, according to reports in the Metro.

The Tiger Woods racism row looks set to overshadow this week's Australian Open after it was revealed that the former world No1 and his ex-caddie will be kept apart at the tournament in Sydney following Steve Williams' racial remarks against Woods.

Live online/tv coverage: In the U.K., Match of the Day will broadcast a comprehensive highlights program on Saturday and Sunday nights, full details are available on the BBC Web site. In Australia, Fox Sports has the exclusive rights to the entire EPL season, while in New Zealand, Sky TV will broadcast a selection of live games.

Live Online/TV Coverage: In the U.K., Match of the Day will broadcast a comprehensive highlights program on Saturday and Sunday nights, full details are available on the BBC Web site. In the U.S., Fox Sports will start its coverage from 1800 EDT. In Australia, Fox Sports has the exclusive rights to the entire EPL season, while in New Zealand, Sky TV will broadcast a selection of live games.

Arsenal are close to finalising the signing of Real Madrid midfielder Esteban Granero, according to reports in Friday's press.

Fresh from securing qualification for the Champions League knock-out phase, Barcelona face a tough La Liga trip to Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.

Manchester City will look to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League when they travel to QPR in Saturday's late kick-off.

Liverpool v Swansea. Liverpool will look to regain ground on leaders Manchester City when they welcome Premier League new boys Swansea to Anfield on Saturday.

Arsenal will be hoping to extend their unbeaten run to seven matches in all competitions when they welcome West Brom to the Emirates on Saturday.

Live online/TV coverage: In the UK, ITV4 will broadcast live coverage of tonight's tie, with further details and match highlights available on the company's web site. Coverage is also available on BBC Radio 5 Live.

Santos president Luis Alvaro Riberio has refuted claims that Real Madrid are close to completing a £48m deal to take Brazilian striker Neymar to the Bernabeu in July.

Two teenagers have been arrested over racist abuse posted on Newcastle United footballer Sammy Ameobi's Twitter account.

Tottenham Hotspur will be hoping to secure their place in the last 32 of the Europa League with a second consecutive victory over Rubin Kazan Thursday evening.

Manchester United returned to the top of Group C with victory over Otelul Galati at Old Trafford thanks to goals from Antonio Valencia and Wayne Rooney.

Who's on Arsene Wenger's January Shopping List? Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has admitted he will consider bringing in new players in January as he looks to bolster a defence that has conceded 21 goals in ten matches.

Chelsea 5-0 Genk. As the gulf between Europe's haves and have-nots increases, mismatches as comprehensive as this are likely to grow more frequent. Chelsea rotated their first-team, resting the likes of John Terry, Juan Mata and Didier Drogba yet still eased to a 5-0 victory over Genk, comfortably equalling their biggest win the Champions League.

Watch live online coverage of Liverpool v Manchester United from Anfield live at 1200 BST. Kick Off is at 1245 BST.

The Atlantic - via Kashmir Hill - posted this chart Monday, neatly tying together the strands of an argument we have become well-versed in: self-censorship is key to landing a job in today's depressed market.

All the latest results, schedule changes, video highlights and coverage of the 2011 Tour de France.

ll the latest results, schedule changes, video highlights and coverage of the 2011 Tour de France. Spain's Samuel Sanchez claimed victory in the Tour's twelfth stage as Alberto Contador slipped in the overall standings.

Germany's Andre Greipel pipped fierce rival and former team mate Mark Canvendish at the line to claim a maiden Tour de France victory on Tuesday.

Spain's Luis Leon Sanchez won a chaotic ninth stage of the Tour de France on Sunday, as French rider Thomas Voeckler claimed the leader's yellow jersey from Thor Hushovd.