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Former Southampton striker singled out for positive influence on Liverpool during Hull game.

Di Maria's replacement James Rodriguez has already scored four goals and provided six assists.

Arsenal fan John Henson gives us his view on Sunderland victory.

Chelsea boss blames Vicente del Bosque, while Spain's National team doctor dismissed the accusations.

Circus around Balotelli is getting too much, and Liverpool should take him out of the firing line for his own good.

World Cup winner André Schürrle to start for Chelsea against Shrewsbury in the Capital One Cup.

Rossiter and Williams played in the dramatic Capital One Cup win against Middlesbrough.

The United prodigy says Giggs 'is like a godfather'.

Mauricio Pochettino back in the hunt for Saints striker Jay Rodriguez as season faulters

'Hand of God' branded a 'woman beater' after shocking footage emerges online.

Ryan Bertrand believes Southampton will only get better after their impressive start to this season.

The Spaniard believes the formation gives more freedom to Alexis Sanchez.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Manuel Neuer shortlisted for award but Luis Suarez omitted.

Van Gaal has asked for extensive scouting reports on Daley Sinkgraven to beat European big guns to midfield prodigy.

The striker has missed the three latest Chelsea games against Crystal Palace, Maribor and Manchester United.

Marseille President Vincent Labrune is hoping Andre-Pierre Gignac signs a new deal.

Mathieu Flamini believes that Alexis Sanchez has the ability to contribute as much as Thierry Henry or Robin van Persie.

Kieran Gibbs is reportedly back to full fitness and will start in their game against Burnley this weekend.

Juventus managing director Guiseppe Marotta was keen on signing Radamel Falcao in the summer.

Former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez says he did not racially abuse former Manchester United star Patrice Evra.

Louis van Gaal is hopeful that strikers Rooney and Falcao recover in time for Sunday's clash against Manchester City.

Shrewsbury Town face Chelsea in the Capital One Cup fourth round tie on Tuesday. Find out how to follow the match live in the UK.

Arsenal are hoping to ward off interest from Chelsea and Real Madrid for defender Stephan Lichtsteiner whose contract expires next summer.

Arsenal are keeping a keen eye on the contract situation unfolding over Winston Reid as they prepare a move in the summer.

Mamadou Sakho is out for two more weeks according to assistant manager Colin Pascoe.

The Spaniard took out his frustrations on a female fourth official.

Carlo Ancelotti has been advised once again to leave the former Spurs hero on the bench.

F1 team Marussia might not reappear this season after it entered administration.

Spanish striker tells IBTimes UK about his adaptation to the Premier League.