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Alex Oxlade Chamberlain insists that Arsenal doesn't need Robin van Persie to challenge for trophies, with Lukas Podolski and Olivier Giroud providing the side with all the scoring power they need for the season ahead.

Arsenal's loan move for Real Madrid midfielder Nuri Sahin has reportedly hit a snag - because Arsene Wenger wants a permanent contract clause.

Sir Alex Ferguson has attempted to downplay Everton's victory over Manchester United by claiming the Toffees 'lumped' the ball towards match-winner Marouane Fellaini.

Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has once again hinted at making a return to the Premier League, admitting he is eager to return as long as English clubs show interest in hiring him.

Everton face Manchester United at Goodison Park in the final game of the opening weekend of the 2012/13 Premier League season

Eden Hazard insists he's not concerned with the toughness of the Premier League, with the Chelsea signing saying he can improve on his brilliant debut for the side as they defeated Wigan 2-0 on Sunday.

Manchester United will face Everton at Goodison Park for the two clubs' opening game of the 2012/13 league season with all the attention on the Red Devils' much-hyped new signings - Robin van Persie and Shinji Kagawa

Alan Hansen has made the claim that Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa is not necessarily going to improve the squad enough in the midfield area to reclaim the title from Manchester City, with the pundit claiming that they need a player like Yaya Toure to overtake their noisy neighbours.

Manchester United have suffered a major setback after defender Rio Ferdinand has been declared injured for the club's opening game of the league season. The 33 year old could be out for up to two months

Luis Suarez does not possess the finishing ability to provide success for Liverpool this season, according to club idol Gary McAllister.

Manchester United are close to signing Dutch club Vitesse Arnhem's wing back, Alexander Buttner, in a deal reportedly worth £3.9m

Former Liverpool, Newcastle, Real Madrid and Manchester United striker Michael Owen has been linked with a free transfer to Stoke City

Manchester United are reportedly considering a proposed season-long loan move for Real Madrid playmaker Kaka

Sir Alex Ferguson is reportedly planning to leave Manchester United in two years' time

Everton have completed the transfer of Belgian forward Kevin Mirallas on a four-year deal, from Greek side Olympiakos.

Manchester City made an accidental £30m bid for Barcelona's Lionel Messi in 2008, reveals the club's former chief executive Garry Cook.

Arsenal confirm that Cameroonian defensive midfielder Alex Song is leaving for Barcelona.

Manchester City begin their defence of their first league title for 44 years at home to newly promoted Southampton.

Manchester City lose out on Athletic Bilbao midfielder Javi Martinez to Bayern Munich as reports emerge that Germans are willing to meet player's €40m buyout clause.

Manchester United player Nani could be on his way to Zenit St Petersburg, if the Russian club's coach gets his way.

Arsene Wenger admits that Theo Walcott's wage demands are holding up a long-term deal at Arsenal.

Manchester United will try to sign Everton left-back Leighton Baines, as Sir Alex Ferguson looks to wrap up his summer spending following the arrival of Robin van Persie from Arsenal.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists the Gunners will remain strong, despite the loss of star striker Robin van Persie to Manchester United

Robin van Persie insists no hard feelings over his move to Manchester United from Arsenal, but former Gunner Emmanuel Eboue labels the Dutchman a donkey.

Supporters will be waiting to see new signings in action and clubs their fortunes with new managers, as in the case of Liverpool and West Brom

IBTimes UK sports team favour Manchester City taking Premier League crown in new season.

FA fines Man U defender for laughing at a tweet calling Chelsea defender Ashley Cole a 'choc ice' in John Terry Case.

Stoke will continue their Premier League journey, with predictable transfers and style of play

On the same day that Robin van Persie officially left Arsenal for Manchester United, it seems another Gunner could soon be on his way out of the club in midfielder Alex Song.

IBTimes UK attempts to predict the goings on in the 2012/13 Premier League season