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Andy Carroll is expected to return to Anfield in January

Arsenal shareholder Alisher Usmanov admitted to dreaming of complete ownership of Arsenal Football Club

Liverpool have given up their fight to land Theo Walcott in January, while Arsenal insist that the winger will remain in north London as speculation continues to surround his future.

Liverpool have reportedly agreed a five year contract with youngster Raheem Sterling

Detectives investigating 'plebgate' row around former chief whip Andrew Mitchell arrest 23-year-old man.

Manchester United will face Real Madrid, and Arsenal have drawn Bayern Munich in the Champions League round of 16, while Celtic will take on Juventus in three mouth-watering ties for any neutral British football fan.

Liverpool will attempt to sign PSG striker Kevin Gameiro on loan if they cannot sign Daniel Sturridge

ONS reports disappointing retail sales data in the final month before Christmas.

West Ham and QPR are interested in signing Lille forward Soloman Kalou during the January transfer window,

Chelsea consider offloading Brazilian defender David Luiz for Croatian Dejan Lovren

Intercontinental Exchange to pay $33 a share approach in second attempt to take over NYSE Euronext.

Shares tumble 11 percent on Japanese carmaker's announcement of recall of 1.2 million cars.

Trader fired in 2009 repeats court claim that job drove him to depression and verge of suicide.

Liverpool and Tottenham are both considering making a move for Real Madrid forward Jose Callejon, with the Spaniard hoping to get more playing time as he is continually left on the bench in favour of Cristiano Ronaldo and Gonzalo Higuain.

US Department of Justice announces charges after UBS slapped with $1.5bn fine for manipluating Libor.

Jack Wilshere is among five Arsenal players to sign new long-term contracts, the club have confirmed.

Pricetag hitmaker says social network abuse turning her off the site.

Find out where and how to watch live in the UK, as Rafael Benitez takes Chelsea to Elland Road and renews rivalries with Neil Warnock's Leeds United

Producer accused of sexual offences is eighth person to be arrested as part of Operation Yewtree.

UK Sport cut funding to four Olympic sports for the four-year cycle to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games but hand substantial increases to Water Polo and Boxing

Former chief whip calls for inquiry over allegations a police officer falsely claimed to have witnessed the event.

Arsenal reportedly ready to sign quarter of British youngsters to long-term contracts

Nissan investment of £250m in Sunderland plant to create hundreds of new jobs in the factory and among suppliers.

Twitter notches up 200 million monthly active users - 60 million more than it had in March.

Andrew Andre passes away after being diagnosed with kidney cancer in February.

Bank of American Merrill Lynch survey shows investors increasingly optimistic about global recovery and China growth potential.

QPR manager Harry Redknapp wants to sign Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole and former Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka in January.

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has claimed that if Chelsea purchase Radamel Falcao in the January transfer window, it could be positive for Fernando Torres, with the striker able to offer competition to the Spaniard as he continues to display inconsistent form.

Alan Hansen believes that Arsenal fans have the right to be disillusioned by Arsene Wenger's recent transfers, though the pundit still believes that the Frenchman is the right man to take the club forward.

The London Fire Brigade is considering using Twitter to let the public contact them about 999-style emergencies.