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French defender Laurent Koscielny and other Arsenal players earlier doubted themselves and their manager Arsene Wenger after they had a disastrous start to the season.

Ivorian Midfielder Yaya Toure scored two goals to help Manchester City register an important victory against Newcastle.

After the signing of German striker Lukas Podolski from FC Koln, Arsenal are now reportedly in the hunt for Blackburn Rovers winger Junior Hoillet.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has turned his attention to Borussia Dortmund playmaker Shinji Kagawa.

Arsene Wenger has claimed that Arsenal are not currently interested in purchasing any players, as the club prepare for their final match of the season against West Brom.

Damien Comolli has given an insight into how he got hold of Gareth Bale during his time at Tottenham, with the former Liverpool director of football revealing it's a tough job convincing young players to make a move to big clubs.

Damien Comolli has revealed he still believes Xabi Alonso is a brilliant player, with the former Liverpool director of football speaking at length for the first time since leaving the Merseyside club by mutual consent.

BBC pundit Mark Lawrenson believes Liverpool lost their FA Cup final clash against Chelsea because they lacked a "winning mentality".

Manchester United's owners have reportedly given the go-ahead for Sir Alex Ferguson to broker a deal for Everton star Leighton Baines to make a move to the English giants in the summer.

Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood believes that captain Robin van Persie will stay at the Emirates this summer.

Cardiff City Supporters Trust chairman Tim Hartley believes the new breed of supporters of the South Wales club will assist in pushing through proposals from Malaysian owner Vincent Tan to rebrand the club in time for the new season.

Mark Hughes has had a relationship with Manchester United that has gone from the highest heights to the lowest lows, but the manager is now well and truly back in the club's good books as QPR prepare for their final game of the season.

Countdown to London 2012 Olympics moves up a gear with ceremonial lighting of the torch and start of relay to London.

England's eastern travails were quickly dispelled with their emphatic victory in Colombo against Sri Lanka last month; and Andrew Strauss's men are well positioned to cement their world No1 status against the West Indies over three Tests from 17 May.

Gary Neville believes that should Manchester United lose the title, the side will come out better as a result, with Sir Alex Ferguson's youngsters learning from the defeat at the hands of Manchester City.

Fabricio Coloccini has revealed that if Newcastle reach the Champions League this season, it will be like a dream come true for the club, with the skipper insisting the side are confident of achieving a much needed win in the last game of the season.

Ivorian midfielder Yaya Toure says that he wants to make a return to his former club Barcelona.

Per Mertesacker believes that Lukas Podolski is up to the challenge of joining Arsenal next season, with the striker preparing to make the big move from the Bundesliga to the Premier League.

Manchester United transfer news: Lille director Frederic Paquet has called Eden Hazard a 'rare and special' talent, with the Manchester United target still deciding on his future as the season comes to an end.

Montpellier striker Olivier Giroud has revealed that his agent held discussions with Bayern Munich about a potential transfer to the Allianz Arena in the summer.

Chelsea interim manager Roberto Di Matteo, who has helped the Blues achieve FA Cup glory as well as reach the finals of the Champions League, is reportedly afraid that the club owner Roman Abramovich will choose another big-named boss over him this summer.

Glen Johnson believes Andy Carroll has played himself into contention for England's Euro 2012 squad after the Liverpool striker's impressive performances in the last week.

Amir Khan is targeting a meeting with undefeated American Floyd Mayweather after his rematch with Lamont Peterson was cancelled following the confirmation of the fighter's failed drugs test.

Alan Shearer believes that Andy Carroll will keep getting better for Liverpool, but only if he is surrounded by a quality midfield and defence that can provide him with the ball up front.

Former England striker Teddy Sheringham is confident that Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will sign Dutch midfielder Wesley Sneijder from Italian outfits Inter Milan this summer.

Liverpool are planning a move for Real Madrid utility man Hamit Atintop,

Everton midfielder Royston Drenthe (on loan from Real Madrid) has accused Argentinean star striker Lionel Messi of racially abusing him when the 25-year-old was playing in the Spanish La Liga.

Colombian sensation Radamel Falcao's two early strikes made him the winner of the golden boot for this competition.

Roy Hodgson will name a provisional England squad next Wednesday, the 16th May.