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Wayne Rooney and Darren Fletcher are both poised to return to the Manchester United line-up against Newcastle in the League Cup tomorrow night, according to reports, with the latter making his first senior appearance in 10 months.

Mikel Arteta says he is happy to play in a deep midfield role throughout the season for Arsenal if it suits the team.

Francisco Román Alarcón, or Isco as he is better known, represents the next generation of Spanish football, the latest off a production line that has produced world class players in Pep Guardiola, Xavi, Cesc Fabregas, Xabi Alonso and Andrés Iniesta.

French defender Bacary Sagna is reportedly wanted by Italian giants after revealing he is unhappy with so many players leaving the Emirates.

Ian Ayre says Sir Alex Ferguson was always on hand to help after tragedy in April 1989.

British No.2 Heather Watson crashed out of the Toray Pan Pacific Open in three sets following a spirited display against Maria Sharapova in Tokyo.

Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho says his next managerial move with be to the Premier League, while also admitting he still has a place in his heart for former club Chelsea.

Spurs defender Jan Vertionghen believes that his side are confident enough to trouble Manchester United when they travel to Old Trafford at the weekend.

Former Chelsea boss Avram Grant feels that Blues captain John Terry has been wrongly charged by the Football Association for making racist comments against Queen Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand.

Steven Gerrard feels that Luis Suarez is not being given penalties because referees are judging him on the false reputation he has for diving.

Former Liverpool striker John Aldridge believes that it is vital for Brendan Rodgers to sign a proven goalscorer in the January transfer window.

Tournament favourites Pakistan will look to top Group D and qualify for the Super Eights when they face neighbours Bangladesh.

Arsenal winger Theo Walcott wants to become a legend at the club like Thierry Henry but admits discussions over a new contract have stalled.

Financier Nicholas Levene warned that he faces a lengthy prison sentence after admitting £32 million ponzi scheme.

Mark Halsey, who refereed Liverpool's clash with Manchester United on Sunday, has made a complaint to Great Manchester Police concerning a barrage of abusive tweets directed at him.

West Bromwich Albion manager Steve Clarke says he is powerless to prevent Chelsea recalling striker Romelu Lukaku in January.

England manager Roy Hodgson has revealed his disappointed at John Terry's decision to retire from international football.

Mark Lawrenson has earmarked two strikers that Liverpool should have snatched up in the summer transfer window, with the former Red claiming that Dimitar Berbatov and Demba Ba have both shown just how important they are to Fulham and Newcastle respectively this season for a very affordable price.

Liverpool's lack of goals will reportedly be addressed in January after Brendan Rodgers was linked with a move for Bayer Leverkusen winger Sidney Sam.

England T20 captain Stuart Broad has defended his side's ability to play spin bowling after their record 90-run defeat to India in Colombo.

Eye-witness says police did nothing to stop vendors touting anti-semitic merchandise outside Arsenal's Emirates Stadium.

Mark Halsey, the referee for the Liverpool - Manchester United Premier League game, has received hate messages on Twitter after a game in which he sent off the Reds' Jonjo Shelvey and awarded United a second half penalty

David Ginola says he wants to return to Tottenham in a managerial capacity, with the former winger claiming he never forgot the north London club throughout his career, which ended at Everton in 2002.

Italian champions Juventus are considering making an offer for Arsenal winger Theo Walcott in the January transfer window.

Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen claims he is enjoying his football in England, while UEFA confirm they have opened an investigation into alleged racial abuse during Lazio's game at White Hart Lane

England and Everton wing back Leighton Baines believes the present Toffees team is the best he has ever known

Brendan Rodgers is already looking ahead to January, according to reports, with the Liverpool manager planning to sign Portuguese winger Ricardo Quaresma and rescue the star from his current nightmare at Besiktas.

Liverpool and Manchester United's supporters engaged in exchanges of cruel chants mocking the Hillsborough and Munich disasters following their Premier League match at Anfield on Sunday.

AVB has deflected praise for Spurs' 2-1 comeback win over QPR on to his players but remains insistent that new signing Hugo Lloris is not his No 1 goalkeeper