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Barcelona playmaker Xavi has fired a warning at Chelsea by saying that the Catalans are looking for a backlash on Tuesday, after losing at home to Real Madrid at the weekend.

Manchester United transfer news: Shinji Kagawa has been offered a new deal by Borussia Dortmund, with the club hoping to stave off interest from the likes of Manchester United as the summer edges closer.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has promised his side will improve in next week’s derby against neighbours Manchester City in a potentially pivotal game in the Premier League title race.

After seven years without a title, it's time for Arsenal to reshuffle the squad. Arsene Wenger will have to plan his moves in the transfer window by selling two or three players .Well, why stop there?

London-born singer sweeps gay radio station awards with 55% of gay icon vote.

Sir Alex Ferguson acknowledged that Manchester City held the advantage in the title race after Manchester United twice surrendered a two-goal lead to draw 4-4 with Everton to head the Premier League table by three points with three games remaining.

Manchester United news: Talksport CEO Scott Taunton has made the sensational claim that the club have up to 650 million fans in China, insisting that the stastics show that football is growing at an alarming rate around the world.

Japanese teenager's football swept away by last year's tsunami found on a remote Middleton island, 3,000 miles away.

Rafael van der Vaart is planning on staying at Tottenham, whether they qualify for Champions League or not

Manchester United must spend at least £40 million if they’re to replace midfielder Paul Scholes adequately, according to former player Mickey Thomas.

Liverpool legend Alan Hansen believes Chelsea have the ability to defeat Barcelona but cautioned Roberto Di Matteo's side not to try and match the Catalans' much-vaunted attack-force.

Arsenal transfer news: Thomas Vermaelen insists he is committed to Arsenal for the long term, with the defender revealing it has been a lifelong dream to play for the north London club.

Thirty-year-old Claire Squires collapses and dies on final stretch of 26.2 mile course.

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Arsene Wenger is sure of a third-place finish for his side and believes midfielder Abou Diaby can provide the needed boost.

Arsenal skipper Robin van Persie has won the PFA Player of the Year award after an outstanding season with his club.

The 32nd Virgin London Marathon saw a record number of runners taking part.

Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix ended without any disruptions and Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel claimed his first victory of the season.

Liverpool will start the match as favourites but Hodgson, who had claimed that he was not given a decent chance at Liverpool, will be determined to show the Anfield faithful that may be he was not as bad as they say.

Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix is underway with tight security in and outside the race circuit.

However, Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola admits he holds no grudges against Chelsea and concedes they are favourites to go through.

It appears Abramovich is prepared to pay Mourinho £9 million a year and Real Madrid a compensation of £25 million.

Mancini might have thrown in the towel after the defeat at Arsenal three weeks ago, but wins over West Brom and Norwich have brought back some belief among players and fans, especially with the Manchester derby at Etihad Stadium scheduled for next week.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is reportedly very angry after he got the news of star striker Wayne Rooney's call up for the Great Britain Olympic football squad, according to a Daily Mail report.

As the summer's European competitions near closer, Hart feels he has to adapt his game and come up with a different approach for one-against-one situations - than the traditional English style of goalkeepers rushing in and diving at the feet of the strikers, hoping that they can block the shot.

Manchester United are reportedly looking to make a £15million bid on Valencia defender Jordi Alba this summer, according to a Goal.com report.

The 2012 Formula 1 season continues in the Persian Gulf state of Bahrain, which has been the scene of civil unrest since the Pearl Roundabout uprising.

The first El Clasico victory in the league for Real against Guardiola has given a fatal blow to Barca's hopes of a fourth successive Primera Division title.

Arsenal winger Theo Walcott, who refused to come off the field despite picking up a serious injury during the Gunners goalless derby tie with Chelsea, is likely to miss out the remainder of the season adding more pressure on Arsene Wenger. The 23 year old's participation in Euro 2012 is also a doubt.