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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes Manchester City's home advantage could prove crucial in the Manchester derby on Monday night but cautioned Manchester United's experience means they cannot be ruled out.

Roberto Di Matteo has hinted that he wants John Terry to lift the Champions League Cup on May 19, should the Blues defeat Bayern Munich in the final and win the trophy for the first time in their history.

Manchester City midfielder James Milner says that he is frustrated at being a bench warmer in recent months but claims it does not matter if the Citizens can beat rivals Manchester United in the Premier League title race.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini says he is afraid Manchester United is the more determined of the two sides, ahead of the two teams' derby encounter on Monday, at the Etihad stadium.

Manchester United transfer news: Danny Welbeck is set to open contract talks with Manchester United at the end of the season, according to reports, with the club hoping to shore up the young striker's long term future.

Tito Vilanova will replace Pep Guardiola as Barcelona's new manager, after the 41-year-old confirmed his departure at the end of the season following a glittering career at the Nou Camp.

A philosophical Arsene Wenger expressed his surprise at Pep Guardiola's reaction to Barcelona's recent slump in form but cautioned it was impossible to understand the pressure the Spaniard is under at the Nou Camp.

Croatian defender Vedran Corluka, who is currently on loan from Tottenham to German club Bayer 04 Leverkusen, says that Spurs manager Harry Redknapp, who is very close to landing the England manager job, is to blame for the Spurs' recent poor run in all the competitions, according to a Telegraph report.

Label next Monday's Premier League title decider at the Etihad Stadium what you like; clash of the titans, summit meeting, there is no getting away from the fact the match represents one of the biggest matches in the division's 20-year history.

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Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has confirmed that the Citizens are planning a move for Lille's Belgian ace Eden Hazard in the summer.

Liverpool transfer news: Kenny Dalglish has entered into a war of words with AC Milan over the sale of Alberto Aquilani, with the Reds manager insisting he won't sell the midfielder on the cheap as the summer draws near.

Alan Pardew is hoping that Chelsea lose the Champions League final

The Premier League committee have reportedly cancelled the pre-match handshakes between players for the upcoming fixture between Chelsea and Queen Park Rangers because of legal complications involving Blues captain John Terry and Hoops defender Anton Ferdinand.

UEFA have confirmed that suspended Chelsea captain John Terry will be allowed to lift the Champions League trophy and collect the winners' medal if the Blues defeat Bayern Munich in the final at the Allianz Arena next month.

Given Manchester City's interest in Higuain, Real Madrid could use the Argentinian as bait to lure City's leading goal scorer Sergio Aguero to the Bernabeu next season.

Arsenal will travel to Stoke City on Saturday, looking to extend their three point lead over Newcastle United in the two sides' race for the final automatic qualifying spot for next season's Champions League.

Former Newcastle United forward Alan Shearer believes Manchester United's Wayne Rooney will come close to breaking his Premier League all-time goalscoring record.

Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that Manchester City is a more important fixture for Manchester United than Liverpool, with the top two sides planning a face off next Monday.

Tottenham Hotspur favourite Steve Archibald has revealed he rejected a move to Liverpool during his 22-year career.

Pep Guardiola will make a decision regarding his future tomorrow, according to reports, with the Barcelona manager considering a range of options after the Catalonians were knocked out of the Champions League semi-final by Chelsea.

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Alex Song's agent has refuted speculation that the Arsenal midfielder is set to move to Inter Milan in the summer.

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Sir Alex Ferguson is hoping to take the Manchester United squad outside England for the weekend, according to reports, with the Scot mindful of his side falling foul to the pressure in preparation for their match-up with Manchester City.

Liverpool will ponder sending striker Andy Carroll out on loan in the summer as they look to freshen up the squad ahead of next season.

Arsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky thinks his lengthy spell out with injury a few years ago will actually help him to prolong his career by two more years.

Manchester United defender Jonny Evans says he was wrong to suggest his poor performances last season could be the precursor to his departure from Old Trafford.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp says that Spurs will not lose their top players even if they do not qualify for the Champions League next season, according to an ESPN report.