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Brazilian star Robinho believes that Neymar made the correct decision to stay in Brazil for the next three years, after the starlet admitted he turned down a lucrative offer from Chelsea to ply his trade in his home country.

Arsene Wenger faces a defensive headache ahead of a busy festive period after Arsenal defender Andre Santos confirmed he would be side-lined for three weeks.

Mark Lawrenson admits he was hugely surprised by Manchester United's shock elimination from the Champions League but he suggests Sir Alex Ferguson's failure to sign a creative midfielder has ultimately cost the Red Devils.

Manchester United will miss Nemanja Vidic's presence on the pitch, according to Jamie Redknapp, with the defender looking at a lengthy spell out of action after injuring his knee in last night's shattering Champions League loss.

Liverpool supporters could take small comfort from the struggles of Manchester's City and United as both sides failed to qualify from their Champions League groups last night.

Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish has accused the Football Association of double standards following their successful appeal against Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney’s international ban.

Cesc Fabregas has insisted that he gave Arsenal everything he could during his time at the club, after the Spaniard finally got his wish towards the end of summer to move back to youth club Barcelona.

Arsenal playmaker Jack Wilshere believes Manchester United star Wayne Rooney is England's best player.

Manchester United and England star Wayne Rooney has had his appeal against his three match international ban for EURO 2012, accepted by Uefa's disciplinary panel and the suspension has subsequently been reduced to two games.

Diego Godin's agent has claimed that the Uruguayan defender has had contact from Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal in preparation for the January transfer window, though no concrete offers have been made for the star yet.

Arsenal-target Eden Hazard expressed his disappointment at Lille's Champions League exit but said the French side would come back stronger next season.

Underworld band lead musician Rick Smith and Karl Hyde along with director Danny Boyle would compose music for London 2012 Olympics.

Wojciech Szczesny has backed David De Gea to be one of the best goalkeepers in the world, as the Manchester United keeper comes under increased pressure to deliver in his first season in the Premier League.

Tony Cascarino admits he feared the worst for Manchester United on Wednesday night when he saw their talismanic forward Wayne Rooney wearing gloves.

Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic could be set for an extensive spell on the side-lines after he suffered suspected knee ligament damage.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has staunchly defended his young players in the aftermath of their Champions League defeat following some stinging criticism from Roy Keane.

Yossi Benayoun admits he would dearly love to remain at Arsenal beyond his current loan deal which expires at the end of the season.

Manchester City bowed out of the Champions League despite a 2-0 victory over Bayern Munich on Wednesday.

Sir Alex Ferguson's Red Devils were effectively eliminated from the Champions League group stage after a 1-2 defeat to FC Basel.

It's a crunch Champions League night for the Manchester clubs as they attempt to progress into the knock out round of the Uefa Champions League in their final group games.

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp will use the last round of Champions League group games to scout a number of January transfer targets ahead of the January transfer window.

Manchester United are facing injury worries in their forward line coming up to the January transfer window, and though Sir Alex Ferguson insisted he won't be making a move when the month rolls around, the manager may have his hand forced after Javier Hernandez was ruled out until at least Christmas.

Manchester United Academy director Brian McClair believes the recent strides made by Danny Welbeck and Tom Cleverley epitomises the club’s ethos of cultivating young talent.

John Arne Riise has defended Liverpool striker Luis Suarez amid mounting criticism of the Anfield star's character.

Bojan Krkic has revealed he turned down a move to Chelsea in favour of joining Serie A side Roma in the summer.

Liverpool target Lucas has hinted that he might be ready for talks over an exit from Sao Paulo after the 2012 London Olympics, as transfer rumours continue to surround the midfielder.

Graeme Souness has backed Tottenham Hotspur to mount a credible Premier League title challenge this season.

Phil Jones has insisted that Manchester United can handle the pressure associated with having their backs against the wall in the Champions League tonight, with the Red Devils desperate for a win to shore up qualification for the next round and keep the fight alive for top spot in their group.

John Terry hailed Didier Drogba's recent form after the striker scored twice as Chelsea beat Valencia at Stamford Bridge Tuesday.