Gordon Macrae

Success for City on Monday would mean a first league title since 1968, while should United triumph at the Etihad it would almost certainly mean a 20th championship for the red half of the city.

Liverpool's profligacy in front of goal has been well documented this season and there was an air of resignation to the Scot's responses following their latest defeat to West Brom.

Arsenal legend Alan Smith believes Chelsea will need to score at the Nou Camp on Tuesday night if they are to progress to the Champions League final, but cautioned the visitors not to try and match Barcelona's much-heralded attack-force.

Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler has lauded Luis Suarez's contribution at Anfield this season and believes the Uruguayan will form a formidable partnership with Andy Carroll next term.

David Dein has implored Arsenal to conclude negotiations with Robin van Persie over a new contract at the Emirates, after the Dutchman scooped the PFA Player of the Year award on Sunday.

Sir Alex Ferguson acknowledged that Manchester City held the advantage in the title race after Manchester United twice surrendered a two-goal lead to draw 4-4 with Everton to head the Premier League table by three points with three games remaining.

Liverpool legend Alan Hansen believes Chelsea have the ability to defeat Barcelona but cautioned Roberto Di Matteo's side not to try and match the Catalans' much-vaunted attack-force.

Chelsea's use of Didier Drogba proved effective in disrupting Barcelona's firebrand football in their 1-0 Champions League victory at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.

Middlesbrough's Tony Bell has been crowned Championship Groundsman of the Year.

On-loan Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole has backed Harry Redknapp for the vacant England manager's position and insists he has not given up hope of appearing at the European Championships this summer.

BBC pundit Mark Lawrenson has hailed Liverpool striker Andy Carroll's recent form and believes the club have not received the credit they deserve for their FA Cup semi-final win over Everton.

David De Gea believes his spectacular last-minute save at Chelsea in February could prove to be a pivotal moment in Manchester United's title charge.

Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson believes Barcelona are still favourites to progress to the Champions League final but lauded Roberto Di Matteo's impact since assuming temporary charge at Stamford Bridge in March.

Former Premier League referee Graham Poll has criticised Didier Drogba's playacting against Barcelona on Wednesday night but cautioned there was little officials could do to counteract such tactics.

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is yet to make a decision over his future, amid speculation he has already agreed a move to Juventus.

Goodison Park has proved to be welcome retreat for many former Manchester United players in recent years and Darron Gibson is the latest to benefit from the relationship.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has praised Craig Bellamy's impact in the FA Cup semi-final and believes the Welshman provides an ideal model for the club's youngsters to aspire to.

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has called on the Football Association to address the issue of diving in the Premier League and believes retrospective punishments should be introduced to stamp out the controversial practice.

Former Liverpool legend Jamie Redknapp believes Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck needs to learn how to score 'ugly' goals if he is to succeed at Old Trafford.

Former Liverpool forward John Aldridge has expressed his delight at Andy Carroll's recent form, after the striker confirmed he had left his boozy image behind him.

Liverpool legend John Aldridge has condemned the Chelsea fans who tarnished the period of silence that was due to be held at Wembley on Sunday for the victims of the Hillsborough disaster.

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp acknowledged that referee Martin Atkinson had apologised to him after the 'ghost goal' that helped Chelsea beat his side 5-1 in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Sunday.

In the wake of Manchester City's resurgent title bid, Arsenal legend Martin Keown has praised Carlos Tevez and Sergio Aguero's unorthodox strike partnership.

Harry Redknapp acknowledged he had received an apology from referee Martin Atkinson, after the 'ghost goal' which contributed to Tottenham's defeat to Chelsea at Wembley.

In the hours after Manchester United's comfortable victory over Aston Villa, Sir Alex Ferguson admitted Ashley Young "played for the penalty" which saw his side secure a comfortable 4-0 victory over Aston Villa and move five points cleat at the top of the Premier League.

Liverpool legend Alan Hansen believes the time has come for David Moyes to leave Goodison Park and, with a number of top clubs likely to be in the market for a new manager in the summer; the Scot could have a number of potential suitors at the end of the current campaign.

Andy Carroll has cut a frustrated figure at Anfield this season. Unable to command a first-team place, the Liverpool striker has struggled to impress in the limited playing time he has managed.

The last time Liverpool won the league championship, a jubilant Roy Evans was pictured alongside Kenny Dalglish in the Anfield boot-room basking in the acclaim of an eighth title in ten years.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson once shared an interesting insight into the genesis of his transfer policy at Old Trafford.