SPORTS

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has hinted once again that a number of the club's talented young players, most notably Paul Pogba and Ravel Morrison, are on the cusp of first team involvement this season.

Liverpool legend John Aldridge believes the return of Steven Gerrard will provide the club with a timely boost as they bid to overcome their recent woes in front of goal.

AZ Alkmaar midfielder Rasmus Elm admits rumours linking him to Manchester United are a hugely "flattering" but he will not be moving to Old Trafford next month.

Luis Suarez has been suspended by the FA for Liverpool's clash against Newcastle on Friday, after the striker accepted his one-match ban for the obscene gesture he aimed at Fulham fans at Craven Cottage on December 5th.

Arsenal legend ray Parlour believes Tottenham Hotspur can win the Premier League title this season if they can maintain their challenge over the next few months.

Liverpool legend Alan Hansen has praised the club's transfer policy under Kenny Dalglish suggesting their lavish investment in youthful talent will prove a shrewd business model in the future.

Manchester United have suffered some of the best and worst moments that English and European football can offer this year, and while the club are currently pushing Manchester City for top spot in the Premier League table, it has taken a lot for Sir Alex Ferguson's army to achieve what they have in the last 12 months.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has suggested he will continue to monitor the progress of Lyon star Yoann Gourcuff even though he has dismissed reports linking the Gunners with a move for the midfielder next month.

Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp believes Arsenal have done superbly well to recover following their early season malaise but the former England international suggests the Gunners' squad is an inferior version of Arsene Wenger's team last season.

Tony Cascarino has compared Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale to Manchester United hero David Beckham in that both players at the best, play with a carefree abandonment.

Arsenal and Newcastle striker target Olivier Giroud will not go to either club for less than €50 million, according to Montpellier owner Louis Nicollin, with the two sides said to be interested in taking the Frenchman aboard for a much more modest fee of €10 million.

Tottenham Hotspur's squad is the envy of their London rivals Arsenal and Chelsea according to football pundit Tony Cascarino.

Mark Lawrenson believes Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish must know all the evidence surrounding Luis Suarez's alleged racist abuse of Manchester United's Patrice Evra, or the Merseyside club's public support of the Uruguayan would be very ill-advised.

Jamie Redknapp has lavished praise on Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Sandro following the Brazilian's impressive display at Carrow Road on Tuesday night.

Tony Cascarino believes Gareth Bale's attacking abandonment epitomises Tottenham Hotspur's ethos this season.

Daniel Agger has rued Liverpool's missed chance against Blackburn on Boxing Day, with the Reds suffering yet another draw in their efforts to maintain the pace on fifth placed Arsenal.

Roberto Martinez believes the return to fitness of Tom Cleverley could be the catalyst for Manchester United to win the Premier League title this season.

Liverpool legend John Aldridge admits the club's recent draw against Blackburn felt as if it were a defeat against their bitterest rivals Manchester United.

According to the Daily Express, the futures of two of Manchester United's brightest young stars Ravel Morrison and Paul Pogba are looking increasingly fragile amid mounting interest from their bitter Premier League rivals Manchester City.

The agent of long-term Arsenal and Liverpool target Eden Hazard has issued a very public come-and-get-me plea to a host of Europe's top clubs including Chelsea and Manchester City.

The Welsh winger put up an amazing show at Carrow Road netting the two goals which catapulted Spurs into the third slot in the Premier League table.

Gareth Bale struck twice with flawless perfection.

Manchester United are now level on points with Premier League leaders Manchester City, but City are still on top on goal difference.

Gervinho scored the opener just eight minutes into the game but Steven Fletcher returned the compliment well before half time.

Harry Redknapp has praised Huddersfield Town sensation Jordan Rhodes, amid increasing interest from Tottenham and their Premier League rivals Manchester United.

Yann M'Vila admits he is glad he spurned the rumoured advances from Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool in the summer because he feels his career has benefited from remaining at Rennes.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp believes Steven Caulker has the credentials to be a mainstay of his defence in the next few years.

John Barnes believes that Liverpool need to make it a priority to purchase a striker in January, with Real Madrid hitman Gonzalo Higuain at the top of the Reds legend's list of candidates.

Tony Cascarino believes Thierry Henry would be well advised to avoid the reported advances of Arsene Wenger by rejecting a possible return to Arsenal.