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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.

Garth Crooks believes Liverpool midfielder Charlie Adam is "growing with every game" at Anfield following his summer arrival.

Phil Neville has made the sensational claim that Manchester United legend and brother Gary Neville has proven his biggest critics wrong with his quality television punditry skills, including the Liverpool fans who hated him so much during his footballing career.

The notoriously outspoken football pundit Tony Cascarino believes Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas was ill-advised to round on the club's recent critics.

Marouane Chamakh has admitted that he will reconsider his commitment to Arsenal at the end of the season, with the striker revealing that a return to French side Bordeaux might be on the cards.

On current form Arsenal striker Robin Van Persie must be considered the favourite for the PFA Player of the Year and the Football Writers' equivalent at the end of the season, according to BBC football pundit Garth Crooks.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes his side's awful start to the season is firmly behind them, after they returned to the top four with victory over Everton.

Phil Jones believes that Wayne Rooney's form has been top class lately, even though the Manchester United striker has been struggling to find the net.

Football Focus pundit Garth Crooks has praised the performances of Liverpool centre-half Daniel Agger this season.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has cautioned Thierry Henry to think long and hard before making the switch to club management and indicated the former Gunners' striker can still compete at the highest level.

Arsenal legend Tony Adams admits he is hugely honoured by the club's recent unveiling of a statue of him outside the Emirates, alongside fellow club luminaries Thierry Henry and Herbert Chapman.

Chris Smalling believes he and Phil Jones can be the bedrock of Manchester United's success for many years to come after revealing his ambition to establish himself in the heart of Old Trafford's defence alongside his hugely vaunted young teammate.

Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson believes Manchester United are crying out for some midfield invention and suggests the fact they failed to land Wesley Sneijder in the summer is a damning indictment of their current malaise on and off the pitch.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes Jose Mourinho possesses many of the character traits he had as a young manager.

Amir Khan was defeated by local hero Lamont Peterson.

Arsenal marked their 125th anniversary in a 1-0 win over Everton at the Emirates Stadium with a truly fitting Robin Van Persie goal in the Premier League on Saturday.

Jose Mourinho is exploring the possibilities of signing the 28-year-old Dutchman in case his contract talks with the Gunners are stalled, it has been reported.

The defending champions conceded one of the earliest goals in Clasico history but were able to effectively outclass Jose Mourinho's men.

Suarez's lone goal came on 47 minutes.