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Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea still has plenty to prove at Old Trafford this season according to Alan Hansen.

Manchester United clearly endeavoured to sign a world-class midfielder in the summer following the retirement of Paul Scholes, but according to Match of the Day pundit Alan Hansen, Sir Alex Ferguson was scuppered by the club's lack of financial clout.

Arsene Wenger is faced with a dilemma as the January transfer window approaches, despite the Arsenal squad currently boasting top form and working their way into contention for a Champions League place once more.

Benjamin Corgnet has claimed that he is yet to enter into talks with Chelsea, as the Dijon midfielder considers his future.

One dedicated FIFA 12 player has uploaded a video to YouTube of England and Liverpool target man Andy Carroll kissing in the game in what gamers have called the ‘FIFA Sex Tape.’

Gary Pallister believes that Sir Alex Ferguson won't need to make any purchases to fill the gap left by Nemanja Vidic in the January transfer window, because Manchester United have enough back up in their current squad.

Schalke have admitted being interested in Cologne striker and Arsenal target Lukas Podolski, with the star set for a transfer tussle as the January window moves closer to opening day.

Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson believes if Manchester City take four points from their pending matches against Chelsea and Arsene Wenger's side then you can all but give them the Premier League title this season.

Arsene Wenger has lauded Arsenal summer signing Mikel Arteta after the Spaniard's impressive start to life in north London.

London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham are preparing themselves for a tug-of-war involving two center-backs, during the January transfer window.

Manchester United and Manchester City have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Marek Hamsik, with the playmaker set to sign a new deal with Napoli.

Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal have to be considered among the front-runners for this season's Champions League crown.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has issued a defiant defence of his young players following their recent Champions League elimination.

Manchester City talisman David Silva admits the best player he has ever played with is Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta.

Wesley Sneijder 'idolises' Manchester United, according to Dutch football pundit Marcel van der Kraan, with the playmaker still being connected to a possible move to the club in January.

Manchester City midfielder David Silva admits he was encouraged to move to the Premier League in 2010 by his Spanish compatriots Pepe Reina and Fernando Torres, both of whom were at Liverpool at the time.

UEFA president Michel Platini has hit back after Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson appeared to suggest the Europa League was a second-rate tournament.

Manchester City midfielder David Silva is the best player in the Premier League at the moment according to former England manager Glenn Hoddle.

Michel Salgado is convinced Manchester United defender Phil Jones is a future England captain having seen him at close quarters at Ewood Park.

Internacional president Giovanni Luigi has insisted that he will block a move for Arsenal target Leandro Damiao, as the striker continues to be linked with moves away from the club.

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshire has targeted a return to action in the New Year as he continues his recovery from injury.

Glenn Hoddle has backed his former club Tottenham Hotspur to mount a sustained Premier League title challenge this season.

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has been lauded as the finest player to have graced the Premier League by former England manager Glenn Hoddle.

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has claimed the club will "bounce back" from their disastrous Champions League campaign.

Nemanja Vidic's agent has insisted that the defender won't be discussing a move away from Manchester United, though he has revealed that his client will be out for 'several months' after injuring his cruciate ligament at the weekend.

The deafening silence fuelling the mystery of Paul Pogba's hugely discussed Manchester United future showed little sign of abating this week, after the agent of the prodigiously gifted midfielder maintained his disciplined quiet.

Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov is unlikely to join Fulham next month according to Fulham boss Martin Jol.

Mark Bosnich believes a lack of world class players at Manchester United is the root cause of their indifferent Premier League form and the reason behind their Champions League exit.

Mark Lawrenson believes Liverpool striker Luis Suarez is incredibly unfortunate to find himself at the centre of a second FA charge.