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Arsene Wenger is hopeful Jack Wilshere, Tomas Rosicky and Bacary Sagna can return from their injury lay-offs

Alan Pardew says that Hatem Ben Arfa is the strongest player at Newcastle so far this season, with the manager admitting that the other players in the squad have some work to do before they can be held in the same esteem as the Frenchman.

Distance runner shows off daughters Aisha and Amani, born just weeks after his 5,000m and 10,000m triumphs at London 2012.

Andre Villas-Boas has admitted that Michael Dawson will need to compete for his place in the Tottenham this season, after a last-minute move to QPR fell through on deadline day.

Robbie Fowler has admitted that he was left disappointed upon learning that Andy Carroll had been loaned to West Ham and no replacement was being brought to the club.

Oscar Pistorius has apologised for the timing of his criticism of Alan Oliveira's T44 200m Paralympic victory in which he labelled the Brazilian's victory 'ridiculous'.

Brendan Rodgers has insisted that Liverpool's owners have always been honest with him, with the manager revealing that they have placed him in the position at Anfield to last a lot longer than Kenny Dalglish, no matter how well the club do this season.

Ellie Simmonds will be back in the pool as she looks for her second gold of the games, while David Weir will begin his title defence in the 1500m.

Check out a brief preview of Day Eight of the 2012 US Open, which will see Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Serena Williams in action, as well as information on where to watch live coverage

Football News Roundup - 3/9/12

Laura Robson has been beaten by seventh seed and defending champion Samantha Stosur at the 2012 US Open

Andre Villas-Boas confirms new signing Hugo Lloris will be backup for Tottenham goal keeper Brad Friedel

Real Madrid reportedly have the first option to buy Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale.

Arsene Wenger dismisses retirement rumours and describes Arsenal as favourites to progress from the Champions League group stage.

Liverpool are reportedly considering a sensational move for their former striker Michael Owen.

Gerrard says he never left Liverpool because he was always happy at Anfield

New signings Lukas Podolski and Santi Cazorla both score as Arsenal win their first Premier League game of the season against Liverpool at Anfield

Newcastle United welcome winless Aston Villa and will look to get back on track after losing 0-2 to Chelsea.

Chelsea have reportedly agreed a £48m deal for Atletico Madrid's Radamel Falcao.

Manchester United will look to improve at Southampton after an unconvincing start to the season.

England and South Africa go head to head in the fourth NatWest one day international at Lord's on 2 September 2012.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has re-stated his faith in UEFA's Financial Fair Play regulations, saying they will help the Gunners challenge for trophies.

Novak Djokovic and Maria Sharapova will hope to avoid upsets on the seventh day of the US Open.

Liverpool welcome Arsenal to Anfield in a massive fixture ahead of the international break, as both teams will be looking for their first league victory to kick-off the 2012-13 campaign. While

McLaren's Jenson Button takes pole ahead of the 2012 Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix, with championship leader Fernando Alonso of Ferrari in fifth and defending champion Sebastian Vettel in a disappointing tenth

Highlights of the fourth day of action at the London 2012 Paralympics and details on where to watch live.

Tottenham Hotspur's Clint Dempsey says his last-minute switch from Craven Cottage to White Hart Lane is a dream come true.

Full preview of Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League game against Norwich City, including information on where to catch the match live

Sir Alex Ferguson has said he feels Wayne Rooney's injury could be a blessing and will give the Manchester United star an opportunity to improve his fitness.