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Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov, who has started in just five Premier League games this season, claims it is hurtful to be benched for most of Manchester United's games.

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has admitted he faces a battle to sign Lille winger Eden Hazard in the summer amid reported interest from Manchester United and Manchester City.

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has admitted he may be open to a move to French club Paris Saint Germain

Manchester City find themselves in second place in the Premier League table after they slumped to a 0-1 defeat at the hands of Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium.

Manchester United finally find themselves at the top of the Premier League table after they registered a comfortable 2-0 win against West Bromwich Albion

Manchester United star striker Wayne Rooney admitted that taking the Premier League title from rivals Manchester would be the sweetest triumph for the Red Devils.

Athletic Bilbao midfielder Javi Martinez has revealed his head has been turned by reports linking him with a move to the Premier League.

Newcastle chairman Derek Llambias has admitted for the first time that the club risk losing midfielder Cheick Tiote in the summer, with Manchester United and Chelsea reportedly keen on the Cote d'Ivore international.

Sir Alex Ferguson has denounced the refereeing decision that preceded Athletic Bilbao's controversial winning goal and threatens to end Manchester United's Europa League campaign.

The heroics of Rooney and De Gea was not enough as Manchester United were outclassed by Athletic Bilbao in their own back yard, losing 3-2 to the visitors in the Europa League, round of sixteen (first leg) clash between the two teams.

Kenny Dalglish has reacted angrily to suggestions Luis Suarez is a summer transfer target for cash-rich Paris Saint Germain.

For David De Gea, criticism over his performances since succeeding Edwin van der Sar are all part and parcel of a new life at Old Trafford.

Liverpool defender Glen Johnson has reignited the Suarez-Evra race row after he accused the Manchester United captain of instigating the handshake controversy between the two players at Old Trafford last month.

Hatem Ben Arfa says he is hoping to be the next Eric Cantona for the Premier League, with the Newcastle man hoping to channel the Manchester United legend as he continues to make a comeback from injury.

Paul Pogba has agreed to make the move to Juventus next season, according to numerous reports, with the midfielder taking a significant pay rise as Manchester United lose their second promising star this year.

Robin van Persie has warned Arsenal's Premier League rivals that he still has room for improvement, as he targets a strong finish to the season.

Harry Redknapp believes that Jake Livermore will one day represent his country as well as starring for his club, with the 22 year old showing potential for big things at Tottenham this season.

Ashley Young remains bullish over Manchester United's title prospects and warned rivals Manchester City they are poised to seize the initiative should the current leaders slip up.

Both Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger have given their condolences to Andre Villas-Boas, as the former Chelsea manager deals with being sacked from his post at Stamford Bridge over the weekend.

Brazilian midfielder Ramires has signed a new five-year contract with Chelsea

With another manager having bit the dust, the eighth in Abramovich's time as head of Chelsea, the club look in even more crisis than ever before. The owner has often been overly enthusiastic with showing gaffers the exit door, but when 34 year old Villas-Boas took over the realm last summer, some theorised that he might be changing his attitude over a desire for immediate short term success.

Manchester United are reportedly monitoring Jose Mourinho's current situation, with the Portuguese manager currently the bookmakers' favourite to take over from the departed Andre Villas-Boas at Chelsea.

Rio Ferdinand believes that David de Gea has the makings of yet another great Manchester United goalkeeper, with the Spaniard working and improving in each match he features in.

Alan Hansen has likened this season's title race to the rivalry that existed between Everton and Liverpool in the 1980s, saying that there is a "different dynamic" when you are competing against your closest rivals.

The old adage remains true: Never go back. Just ask Kevin Keegan. But for Jose Mourinho, a man seldom interested in observing the principles of football management, the clamour for his return to Chelsea could prove overwhelming.

Brad Freidel has admitted that he was offered a deal at Liverpool last summer, but the keeper decided to make the move to Tottenham for more first team experience.

Liverpool legend Alan Hansen believes Manchester United's recent run of form gives them a "psychological" edge in the title race and has backed the defending Premier League champions to beat their city rivals to the title.

Juventus are continuing to monitor Luis Suarez's situation at Liverpool, according to Italian media sources, with the Serie A side hoping to give their strike force a serious boost in the summer.

Manchester United earned three more points in the Premier League after they stunned Tottenham with a convincing 3-1 victory at White Hart Lane this Sunday.

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