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Robin van Persie says Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger are impossible to separate

West Ham maintained their lead in the Under-21 Premier League thanks to a 1-0 win over Everton on Friday night which moved them six points clear of second placed Arsenal.

Sergio Aguero, Mario Balotelli, Yaya Toure, Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie also make 23-man Shortlist.

Chelsea boss Roberto di Matteo is worried Ashley Cole and Frank Lampard could leave the club.

Javier Hernandez insists years of experience made him look to linesman after scoring winner yesterday.

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has no plans to leave the club for Real Madrid, amid reports the 21 year old is set to replace Iker Casillas at Real Madrid.

Former Bolton Wanderers midfielder Fabrice Muamba has tied the knot to Shauna Magunda in a star-studded ceremony.

Roberto di Matteo will have learnt much about his side following their defeat to Manchester United, not least their capacity to claim this season's Premier League title

Manchester United could be forced to pay as much as £25million if they want to sign PSV-Eindhoven midfielder Kevin Strootman.

Chelsea have lodged a formal complaint to the Premier League about referee Mark Clattenburg alleging that he used inappropriate language towards two of the Blues' players in the match against Manchester United.

Alan Hansen has given his verdict after Manchester United's victory over Chelsea in the league yesterday, with the pundit saying that the club were able to expose weaknesses in their opposition with their wingers.

Arsenal legend Paul Merson has launched a stinging attack on his former club by suggesting that Santi Cazorla may be questioning his decision to join the north London club.

Live text as Manchester United travel to Stamford Bridge to take on Chelsea in the Premier League

Newcastle United will be keen to pick up all three points when they welcome West Bromwich Albion to St James' Park.

Chelsea welcome Manchester United to Stamford Bridge for a match that could prove crucial in the fight for this year's Premier League title.

Manchester City welcome Swansea City to the Etihad hoping that their poor run in the Champions League will not affect their Premier League campaign.

Roberto Mancini may have won the Premier League, but City's resources mean his achievements will always be poo-pooed, says Gareth Platt.

Anzhi boss Guus Hiddink has played down the possibility of signing Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney.

Former Manchester United forward Michael Owen has claimed that Robin van Persie did not owe Arsenal anything after leaving the club in order to sign for one of their biggest rivals.

Lou Macari believes that Manchester United are capable of tinkering with their squad at this point in the season, with the former midfielder claiming that the players are good enough to try out different positions at Sir Alex Ferguson's will.

Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa will miss the next three-four weeks with a knee injury suffered against Sporting Braga in the Champions League on Tuesday.

The agent of Celtic midfielder Victor Wanyama has revealed that the Kenyan has rejected the clubs initial offer of improved terms on an extended contract.

Sam Allardyce has revealed that West Ham United might attempt to sign Rio Ferdinand next summer.

The IB Times UK sports desk discuss the poor performances English clubs suffered in the Champions League this week.

Midfielder Ryan Tunnicliffe pleads guilty to being nearly twice over legal limit.

Anzhi Mackhachkala team director Roberto Carlos would welcome the addition of Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney at the club.

Darren Fletcher believes that Sir Alex Ferguson's faith in his recovery played a big part in the Manchester United midfielder's slow but steady comeback to professional football, as he hopes to be in contention for the Chelsea match on Sunday.

The fact that Liverpool are in the market for a new striker must be one of the worst kept secrets in football as manager Brendan Rodgers finds himself with just one fit senior forward in Luis Suarez.

Paul Scholes has admitted that when he does eventually retire from Manchester United, and stay retired, the midfielder will consider a managerial move to his beloved club Oldham.

Manchester United defender Jonny Evans believes the Red Devils have the mental edge over rivals Chelsea, as the two clubs prepare for two back-to-back league and cup fixtures at Stamford Bridge