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Following the news the Football Association have found Liverpool striker Luis Suarez guilty of racially abusing Manchester United defender Patrice Evra, the Merseyside club have released the following statement via their official website: -

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has been found guilty of racially abusing Manchester United defender Patrice Evra and has subsequently been handed an eight game ban by the Football Association.

Former Manchester United midfielder Wilf McGuinness has dismissed the increasing comparisons between Duncan Edwards and Phil Jones, by describing the former as 'incomparable' and a cross between Roy Keane, Bryan Robson and Liverpool icon Steven Gerrard.

Everton manager David Moyes has warned Jack Rodwell's numerous suitors, said to include Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham, that it would take a huge amount of money to prise the prodigious Englishman away from Goodison Park.

Arsene Wenger has been put on alert for Isaac Cuenca, according to multiple reports that suggest the Barcelona youngster is stalling on contract talks and considering a move elsewhere.

Spain international David Silva believes Manchester United are City's chief rivals for the Premier League title and backed boss Roberto Mancini to achieve the club's goals this season.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has praised the recent contribution of Anfield starlet Jonjo Shelvey.

Mark Lawrenson believes Premier League champions Manchester United have been harshly judged this season.

Porto striker Hulk has admitted that he would move to Manchester City if they were to match his release clause, in a claim that will come as a blow to Chelsea.

On-loan Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole revealed he is looking forward to his forthcoming trip to Merseyside and said he hoped to take in a game during his Christmas break.

Tony Cascarino has weighed into the recent feud between Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and his former captain Roy Keane, by suggesting the latter was a bully at Old Trafford who eventually got his comeuppance.

Manchester United face a fight in their pursuit of Jack Rodwell, with up to three Premier League clubs also chasing the wonderkid in preparation for the January transfer window.

Brek Shea has admitted he would like a move to London in the future, after the MLS star finished his trial at Arsenal this month.

Andre Villas-Boas has been told he will not be able to purchase Alvaro Pereira in the January transfer window, with Porto insisting that Chelsea will not be given the option to purchase the winger, no matter the price.

Football pundit Tony Cascarino believes Manchester City are looking like an unstoppable force in the Premier League title race this season.

Alastair Cook may have garnered the accolades but the 'Shermanator's' rise has been even more remarkable.

Liverpool have approached Irish youngster Rory Donnelly, his club have confirmed, with the teenager being looked at by a host of Premier League clubs.

Mark Lawrenson has credited Craig Bellamy's admiration for Kenny Dalglish as one of the major factors behind the Welshman's superb form this season.

Arsenal legend Ina Wright believes Arsene Wenger should make an audacious effort to sign Edinson Cavani next month.

Ryan Babel has admitted that he still loves Liverpool, with the former Reds striker revealing he still keeps in touch with some of the members of the squad, despite leaving Merseyside for Hoffenheim at the beginning of the year.

Arsenal legend Martin Keown has tipped Tottenham Hotspur to mount a sustained challenge on the Premier League title this season.

Liverpool legend John Aldridge has criticised former Anfield chief Rafa Benitez for allowing Craig Bellamy to leave the club in July 2007.

Manchester United have drafted in the agent that brokered deals for Cristiano Ronaldo, Nani, and David De Gea in order to push through a transfer for Benfica talisman Nicolás Gaitán.

Sir Alex Ferguson believes that there is light showing at the end of the tunnel for Manchester United's injury crisis, with Dimitar Berbatov and Javier Hernandez both close to match fitness again and Rafael da Silva in training.

Manchester United star Ashley Young has revealed he snubbed a move to their bitter Premier League rivals Manchester City prior to his transfer to Old Trafford in the summer.

Manchester United winger Nani admits he 'wept like a kid' following their shock elimination for the Champions League.

Jordi Gomez believes Wigan have nothing to fear against Liverpool on Wednesday, after they came from behind to draw with Chelsea at the weekend.

Jonjo Shelvey says he couldn't be happier to be back at Liverpool, with the England Under 21 international being given his first start for the club since returning from a loan-spell at Blackpool at the weekend.

Football Focus pundit Garth Crooks believes Liverpool striker Craig Bellamy is defying his reputation and advancing years by proving to be a hugely shrewd bit of business by Kenny Dalglish.