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Liverpool legend John Aldridge believes Andy Carroll's 'settling in' period at Anfield is over and he must now start delivery for Kenny Dalglish's side.

Multiple sources are claiming that Jordan Ibe has signed for Liverpool, with the Reds beating out competition from all the top Premier League clubs to snare the lower league starlet.

England legend Jimmy Greaves has slammed Liverpool for paying £35 million for Andy Carroll, as "the economics of idiocy".

Arsenal talisman Robin Van Persie admits it is "dream" to play with Alex Song following the Cameroonian's superb assist at the Emirates on Saturday.

Chelsea ensured they remain in the title race with a comeback 2-1 win over league leaders Manchester City, who were reduced to ten men, in an action-packed Premiership encounter on Monday.

The Blues were able to end the unbeaten run of Premier League leaders Manchester City who were beaten 2-1.

Manchester City will have too much flair for Arsenal's back four when the two sides meet at the Etihad next weekend, according to Sky Sports pundit Matt Le Tissier.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will be without Andre Santos until March after it emerged the Brazilian left-back will undergo surgery on an ankle injury.

Arsenal target Lukas Podolski has entered into a war of words with Borussia Dortmund, after the club insisted that they wouldn't make a bid for the striker because he was 'too expensive'.

Manchester United winger Nani has warned the club's recent detractors that Sir Alex Ferguson's side retain real ambitions of winning the Premier League and the FA Cup this season.

Stefan Frei has been given permission by MLS club Toronto to make a temporary move to Liverpool, to train with the side during the American league's off season.

Liverpool target Inigo Martinez has admitted to being flattered by interest from the English club this season, but the Spaniard insists he is only thinking about his future with Real Sociedad.

Tony Pulis has voiced his support for Kenny Dalglish after the Liverpool manager accused the Football Association of double standards on disciplinary issues.

England legend Jimmy Greaves has criticised Chelsea for spending £50 million on Fernando Torres, claiming the Spaniard was never worth all that much money even in his glorious pomp for Liverpool.

Manchester City makes the trip to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea in a crunch Premiership encounter on Monday.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson should follow Manchester City's lucrative lead by spending serious money in the transfer market according to former England international Chris Waddle.

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has refused to rule out bringing reinforcements in during the January transfer window but cautioned he would have to sell to raise funds first.

Out-of-favour Arsenal striker Marouane Chamakh has revealed that he would consider leaving the Gunners if he continues on the sidelines.

Jamie Redknapp and Chris Kamara have both lavished praise on Arsenal midfielder Alex Song after the midfielder's instrumental performance at the weekend.

Manchester City makes the trip to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea in a crunch Premiership encounter on Monday.

Chelsea have confirmed that striker Nicolas Anelka will leave the club for Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua in the January transfer window, with the France international set for a mammoth pay check of £6 million per year, according to reports.

Nicky Butt has contradicted Sir Alex Ferguson's insistence that Manchester United won't buy any new players in the January transfer window, with the former star claiming that the club will seek to work on their midfield as January rolls around.

Sprinter James Ellington, who put himself up for auction on eBay, claims a lack of financial support for athletes could weaken Britain's chances at the London 2012 Olympics.

Sir Alex Ferguson has said he will resist the temptation to sign any new players in January, despite Manchester United's extensive injury list and recent Champions League exit.

Arsene Wenger has revealed he likes Yoann Gourcuff as a player, but the Arsenal manager has ruled out a January move for the France midfielder, insisting that the Gunners have enough midfielders already on board.

Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson believes Luis Suarez is being singled out for unfair treatment following the latest FA charge levelled at the Uruguayan.

Neil Warnock has emerged as an improbable ally in Luis Suarez's on-going fight against football's authorities.

According to The Sun, former-Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is set to offer Frank Lampard a place in his Real Madrid squad.

Jamie Redknapp has lauded Robin van Persie's efforts at the weekend, as Arsenal stole a win over Everton to heap pressure on rivals Tottenham and get back into the top four.