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George Graham believes that Arsene Wenger must take the blame for Arsenal's decline after watching them lose their sixth league game of the season

US markets closed for Martin Luther King holiday keep traders on the sidelines as investors await Bank of Japan policy decision.

Rob Lee says Newcastle need to pay their players bigger wages if they hope to compete in the Premier Leagur in future seasons

AC Milan are interested in signing QPR midfielder Adel Taarabt after distancing themselves from a move for Real Madrid star Kaka.

Barcelona forward David Villa has reportedly told the Catalans that he wants to leave the club in January.

Rubin Kazan set to hijack QPR's move for Rennes' Yann M'Vila

Crest Nicholson is planning an IPO in order to take advantage of a "gradual recovery" in the UK housing market.

Almost 7,000 fewer hospital admissions for asthma in first three years after smoking in public banned.

Tottenham could still land Lewis Holtby in the current transfer window according to Schalke general manager Horst Heldt.

Manchester United have all but completed the signing of Crystal Palace youngster Wilfried Zaha

The American division of Pong creator Atari has filed for bankruptcy amid financial problems within its parent company

Rather than celebrating the treaty that set up the European Union, we should scrap it, argues Martin Cole.

City Finance sector professionals are less hopeful of any remuneration hike in 2013 though the industry is worried over staff shortages.

Almost 1,000 schools shut as snow continues to cause major disruption across Britain.

Yann M'Vila is close to making a move to Russian outfit Rubin Kazan, according to reports, with the defensive midfielder set to leave Rennes by the end of the month.

Arsenal have reportedly been offered Lyon playmaker Yoann Gourcuff on loan till the end of the season.

Arsenal re-consider bid for Montpellier defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa, amid ongoing negotiations with Newcastle United

FT and Penguin publisher Pearson PLC said earnings-per-share would be lower than previously thought after weak fourth quarter.

Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas hints at striker signing in January

Shopper numbers decline in shopping centres, out-of-town locations and high streets in December.

Pollution death toll peaks in upmarket areas such as Kensington and Chelsea, Richmond upon Thames and Westminster.

Tottenham manager AVB says Wayne Rooney may lack the mental ability to score from penalties.

Sol Campbell and Patrick Vieira compare the Invincibles to the present Arsenal squad

Poor weather conditions continue to affect travel and everyday life in the UK

French club Bastia have denied reports of an impending transfer for midfielder Florian Thauvin

PSG to offer Arsene Wenger three-year contract worth £30m to manage Ligue 1 club

West Ham give Arsenal and Tottenham target Mohamed Diame until Thursday to sign new contract.

Chelsea host Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in the London derby.

United will be looking for win against Spurs to re-establish a seven-point lead at the top.

City close gap on United, Liverpool thump Norwich and Reading shock Newcastle.