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Liverpool legend Jan Molby has called for Andy Carroll to be sold, with the striker receiving limited game time as the Reds stumbled to a 3-0 loss to West Brom in their opening match.

Everton face Manchester United at Goodison Park in the final game of the opening weekend of the 2012/13 Premier League season

Andrew Strauss has admitted he is bitterly disappointed after England lost their number one standing in test cricket to South Africa this afternoon, as the side fell to a 2-0 loss in the series.

Demba Ba has revealed that he closely studied his performances last season, with the Newcastle striker finally getting back on the scoresheet against Tottenham in the Toon's season opener.

Sir Alex Ferguson says Danny Welbeck has much to learn from Robin van Persie at Manchester United

Alex Song's departure to Barcelona is likely to impact more on Arsenal's season than that of Robin van Persie

Liverpool have announced that Martin Skrtel has signed a new long-term contract with the club, with the defender saying that it was always his priority to stay at the side where he has spent the last three years.

Chelsea have today confirmed that young midfielder Josh McEachran has joined Championship side Middlesbrough on a season-long loan deal.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas has ruled out selling forward Jermain Defoe in this transfer window and has heaped praise up on the England international.

Eden Hazard insists he's not concerned with the toughness of the Premier League, with the Chelsea signing saying he can improve on his brilliant debut for the side as they defeated Wigan 2-0 on Sunday.

Bolton have made an offer to take Jay Spearing on loan, according to numerous reports, with the midfielder still unsure over his future at Liverpool after being left out of the squad that faced West Brom on Saturday.

Liverpool midfielder Charlie Adam has received no contact from Fulham over a potential move to Craven Cottage.

Arsenal new boy Olivier Giroud has asked Gunners fans to be patient with him while he adapts to the Premier League

Arsene Wenger has claimed that Santi Cazorla could be good enough to be buy of the season for Arsenal, while Lukas Podolski is going to take some time to adapt to the Premier League as the striker struggled to convert against Sunderland in their season opener.

Manchester United will face Everton at Goodison Park for the two clubs' opening game of the 2012/13 league season with all the attention on the Red Devils' much-hyped new signings - Robin van Persie and Shinji Kagawa

Tottenham are believed to be in talks with French side Rennes over the proposed transfer of defensive midfielder Yann M'Vila.

Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins says Mark Cavendish must leave Team Sky should he wish to further his cycling career.

Alan Hansen has made the claim that Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa is not necessarily going to improve the squad enough in the midfield area to reclaim the title from Manchester City, with the pundit claiming that they need a player like Yaya Toure to overtake their noisy neighbours.

Manchester United have suffered a major setback after defender Rio Ferdinand has been declared injured for the club's opening game of the league season. The 33 year old could be out for up to two months

Roger Federer laid down a marker ahead of the US Open as he cruised past Novak Djokovic to win the Cincinnati Masters with a 6-0 7-6 [9-7] victory over the world number two.

Reports suggest Alex Song's sale to Barcelona may have been prompted by incidences of indiscipline and a lack of respect towards Arsene Wenger

Jamie Carragher believes that it is vital that Liverpool hold on to defensive pair Daniel Agger and Martin Skrtel who have both been heavily linked with moves away from Anfield this summer.

Luis Suarez does not possess the finishing ability to provide success for Liverpool this season, according to club idol Gary McAllister.

Manchester United are close to signing Dutch club Vitesse Arnhem's wing back, Alexander Buttner, in a deal reportedly worth £3.9m

Former Liverpool, Newcastle, Real Madrid and Manchester United striker Michael Owen has been linked with a free transfer to Stoke City

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany believes Carlos Tevez can adequately replace Sergio Aguero during the striker's injury lay off.

Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has made a surprise decision to contact his north London counterpart Arsene Wenger about a potential loan deal for striker Marouane Chamakh.

Swansea City are believed to have opened talks with Scottish champions Celtic over the proposed signing of central midfielder Ki Sung-yeung.

Manchester United are reportedly considering a proposed season-long loan move for Real Madrid playmaker Kaka