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The fact that Liverpool are in the market for a new striker must be one of the worst kept secrets in football as manager Brendan Rodgers finds himself with just one fit senior forward in Luis Suarez.

Paul Scholes has admitted that when he does eventually retire from Manchester United, and stay retired, the midfielder will consider a managerial move to his beloved club Oldham.

Man Utd striker Wayne Rooney tweets endorsement for president: I watched all the debates.

Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta has criticised the Gunners for being indecisive in possession and lacking a cutting edge going forward

Brad Jones says he isn't concerned with the notion of facing the world's highest paid player when Liverpool take on Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala tonight in the Europa League, with Samuel Eto'o believed to be the biggest threat against the Reds taking three points.

Manchester United defender Jonny Evans believes the Red Devils have the mental edge over rivals Chelsea, as the two clubs prepare for two back-to-back league and cup fixtures at Stamford Bridge

Manchester United winger Nani insists that only God knows where his future lies as speculation increases that he could leave the club.

Andre Villas-Boas says he has sent scouts around the world to see if the Tottenham squad can be improved in January, and the manager insists that while Willian will not necessarily be moving to White Hart Lane, Emmanuel Adebayor won't be leaving.

England coach Stuart Lancaster has recalled James Haskell and Ugo Monye to the 32-man squad for the first of four Autumn internationals against Fiji at Twickenham.

Theo Walcott's future looks set to lie away from Arsenal after it emerged that he was not part of a significant push to tie down players to new long term contracts.

Arsenal assistant boss Steve Bould says the club's recent form can be blamed on an international break which has left them feeling jaded.

Tottenham youngster Alex Pritchard yesterday showed glimpses of the talent which could help him become the latest NextGen player to break into his clubs first team.

Information on where to watch the Europa League game between NK Maribor and Tottenham Hotspur live

Information on where to watch the Europa League game between Newcastle and Club Brugge live

Information on where to watch the Europa League game between Liverpool and Anzhi live

Manchester City's hopes of progressing in the Champions League hang by a thread after they lost 3-1 to Ajax in Amsterdam.

Agent claims Spanish club have offered initial 18-month contract - and Terry is keen.

All the goal updates from tonight's Champions League fixtures

25 football supporters arrested by police ahead of Champions League match between Man City and Ajax.

Jose Enrique says that Liverpool's Spanish style training methods make playing for the side all the more enjoyable, as the left-back aims to get back into the squad after coming back from injury.

Gordon Taylor, the Professional Footballers' Association chief executive, has outlined a six-point plan at tackling racism in the game in reaction to its members' rejection of the Kick It Out campaign.

Jonny Evans says that Manchester United have got their link-up play in front of goal working perfectly, with the defender looking at the positives after the side came back from 2-0 down to beat Braga in the Champions League.

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard and Manchester United's Shinji Kagawa are both major doubts for the summit meeting between the Premier League's top two at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

As Raheem Sterling scored his first goal for the senior Liverpool side at the weekend to gift the club a 1-0 win at home, John Aldridge has argued that the starlet must stay grounded amidst the praise surrounding him.

Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina believes Martin Skrtel and Daniel Agger can forge a partnership as successful as the one between Jamie Carragher and Sami Hyypia.

Lance Armstrong's ban from cycling continues to dominate the sport's agenda as the route for the 100th Tour de France is confirmed by the event organisers

The agent for Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner has warned Italian champions Juventus to either play the 24 year old more regularly or risk losing him in the January transfer window

Under-pressure police chief denies decision down to Hillsborough cover-up boast allegations.

Barcelona's on loan midfielder Ibrahim Afellay says Arsenal were interested in his services during his days at PSV Eindhoven.