SPORTS

Arsenal have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Andre Ayew, with Marseille admitting they are in the market for a player who can replace the star while he is away at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Christian Eriksen is being watched by scouts from Manchester United, according to assistant coach Rene Meulensteen, with the midfielder touted as fitting into the club's 'transfer policy' of moving for younger players who have shown potential for greatness.

Craig Bellamy has lauded his Liverpool teammate Luis Suarez as a one off talent with abilities he has never encountered before in football.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted he never envisaged Robin Van Persie captaining the side when he first arrived at the north London Premier League club.

2011: A Year in Review

Chelsea have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Eduardo Vargas, with the forward admitting that he has agreed to a deal with Napoli.

One person was taken to hospital and several other received minor injuries after an unmanned electric cart ploughed into a crowd at an American football game.

Arsene Wenger has revealed that he made an enquiry over England international Joe Hart, while the stopper was at Birmingham in 2009-2010.

Stewart Downing played better for having Aston Villa fans heckle him at the weekend, according to Kenny Dalglish, as Liverpool stormed to a commanding 2-0 win to keep up the fight for a Champions League spot.

Football Focus pundit Garth Crooks has praised the performances of Martin Skrtel in light of the towering centre-half's superb individual effort at the weekend.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has blamed the agent of Paul Pogba for the delay in tying the youngster to a long term contract.

Ray Parlour has urged Arsenal to break the bank and pay Robin van Persie a record wage bill to keep the striker at the club, in the wake of reported interest from Manchester City.

Manchester United youngster Paul Pogba admits the opportunity to break into Sir Alex Ferguson's first team this season is a huge lure for the midfielder.

Manchester United are yet to make an offer for Mario Gotze or Mats Hummels, Borussia Dortmund have insisted, with the duo hot property as the January transfer window edges closer.

Alan Hansen believes Manchester United's biggest problems this season have been in defence and not in their perceived Achilles heel the midfield area, claiming the loss of Nemanja Vidic is the biggest blow to their title aspirations.

Anyone writing off Manchester United in this season's Premier League title race should be very careful given the Red Devils' imperious record in recent history, according to Alan Hansen.

Alan Hansen claims Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson will inevitably look to strengthen his squad next month but only if world class talent become available.

Manchester United recorded a comfortable 2-0 win at Queens Park Rangers and went top of the Premier League for all of two hours on Sunday.

Manchester City ousted neighbors Man United from their brief stint as leaders with an edgy 1-0 win over Arsenal in Sunday's late kick-off in the English Premier League.

The opener came from Craig Bellamy just 11 minutes into the game.

The lone goal came on 53 minutes when David Silva scored from a close-range rebound.

Wayne Rooney scored just 55 seconds into the game.

Chelsea succumbed to a 1-1 draw at the DW Stadium as a late Wigan equalizer denied the Londoners a fourth consecutive win in the Premier League on Saturday.

The two decisive goals came back to back, with the gap of just one minute.

The highlight of the match was Daniel Sturridge's brilliant finish on 59 minutes.

Stephen Hunt's early penalty gave Wolverhampton Wanderers a clear breakthrough, but they were not able to sustain the momentum.

In what could prove to be an outrageous snatch, rumours have emerged of Manchester City offering £41.6 million as wages to Arsenal star Robin van Persie in a bid to convince him to switch clubs.

Reports have emerged stating Arsenal legend Thierry Henry could make a sensational return to playing for the club in a loan deal in January.

Neo-Nazi ultra hooligans in the Ukrainian capital of Kiev have threatened that non-white England fans will land in hospital if they dare to show up during the England-Sweden fixture on June 15.