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Olivier Giroud looked up to the likes of Eric Cantona and Thierry Henry to inspire himself.

Rodgers will hope that Sturridge's arrival can kick-start Liverpool's season and get them back into top four reckoning.

United boss Louis van Gaal recently left Radamel Falcao out of the squad during the defeat against Southampton.

Stuart Lancaster retains Chris Robshaw for Six Nations campaign ahead of opener against Wales.

Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed he has split with Russian model Irina Shayk.

Reports had suggested Cuadrado had been invited to Tuesday's game at Anfield by Chelsea and Adidas.

Wang Jianlin has purchased 20% of Atletico Madrid for €45m.

Ipswich manager is keen to hold on to young stars Bishop and Mings as they fight for automatic promotion to the PL.

Brendan Rodgers is happy with the squad at his disposal until the end of the current campaign.

Brendan Rodgers and Louis van Gaal are not planning to spend big during the ongoing January transfer window.

Kyle Naughton's move to Swansea may pave the way for Neil Taylor to leave.

Tottenham welcome Sheffield United for first-leg of League Cup semi-final at White Hart Lane on Wednesday. Find out where to watch live in UK.

Jose Mourinho is looking to let Andre Schurrle and Mohamed Salah off their payroll to fund the move.

Gabriel Paulista's lack of international experience may pose problems in securing a work permit.

Murray too good for Matisovic who made 49 unforced errors.

Sociedad manager David Moyes is also trying to secure Arsenal forward Joel Campbell.

Raheem Sterling's second half strike leaves the tie poised at 1-1 ahead of the second leg.

Valdes is likely to make his debut against Cambridge United on Friday.

Veljkovic had recently returned to the club following a disappointing three-month loan spell at Middlesbrough.

Mourinho says the duo would have caused an 'explosion' due to their wage demands.

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Tottenham insists Roberto Soldado and Emmanuel Adebayor remain in his plans.

German MP Dagmar Freitag said Bayern Munich should have shunned friendly against Al-Hilal.

Everton boss, Roberto Martinez defended Kevin Miralles after he missed a penalty against West Bromwich Albion, despite Leighton Baines being the club's regular taker.

Pacquiao has warned the unbeaten American he will move on to other fights if the deadline passes.

5-0 demolition of Swansea offered tantalising glimpse of perfection.

Zaha has begun to thrive again following Alan Pardew's arrival at Selhurst Park.

Walcott says Alexis Sanchez's work-rate has forced the rest of the squad to up their game.

The former Liverpool star says Mourinho was protective and like a friend to him when he was in charge at Real.