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Manchester City will win the Premier League according to Alan Hansen, and to make matters worse for Sir Alex Ferguson, the Match of the Day pundit has also backed the Blues to beat Manchester United in the FA Cup on Sunday.

Alan Hansen believes Manchester United's recent woes are being exasperated by Sir Alex Ferguson's lack of a Peter Schmeichel or Edwin Van der Sar.

The Italian is worried over the prospects of a weaker side competing for the coveted title as brothers Yaya and Kolo Toure are due to join their Ivory Coast international teammates for the African Cup of Nations.

Recession in the West, euro breakup, tighter budgets in Britain and a jittery Asian economy paint bleak picture, according to Centre for Economic and Business Research.

The desperate move comes in the wake of the recent setbacks which the Red Devils have suffered chiefly due to the lacunae in the defensive midfield.

Manchester United target Wesley Sneijder looks certain to remain at Inter Milan during the January transfer window but hinted at the possibility of a move abroad at the end of the season.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp is reportedly preparing an ambitious double raid on Blackburn Rovers for star pair Christopher Samba and Junior Hoilett.

Federico Macheda has insisted he is not considering his long term future for now, with the Manchester United striker concentrating on playing well for QPR during his loan spell at the club.

According to The Sun, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is considering a move for Swansea City's Neil Taylor.

Mame Biram Diouf has revealed that he is considering leaving Manchester United on loan, in order to follow Danny Welbeck's recent career trajectory by one day returning to Old Trafford as a first team regular.

Paris Saint Germain have emerged as the frontrunners in the race to sign reputed Liverpool target Keisuke Honda

"Racism and racist attacks are still happening in this country," said Doreen Lawrence, Stephen's mother.

Mark Bosnich has insisted that the blame for Manchester United's lacklustre results lies with Sir Alex Ferguson, and believes that the manager needs to realise that his team are slipping toward the possibility of going trophyless this season.

Edinson Cavani is now a target for Chelsea as well as Manchester United, according to numerous sources, with the striker set for a very busy January as he weighs up his options ahead of a possible move to the Premier League.

Younes Kaboul has backed Tottenham to sustain their Premier League title bid and believes the club have found a renewed mental strength that should sustain them during the second half of the season.

Stan Collymore admits he thought Manchester United may have made a cheeky endeavour to sign Fernando Torres this month.

Manchester United have allegedly been dealt a huge boost in their protracted efforts to lure Wesley Sneijder to Old Trafford, after Inter Milan reportedly dropped their lofty valuation of the Serie A star.

Nikica Jelavic has admitted he is hugely flattered by the alleged interest from Liverpool and has urged Kenny Dalglish to firm up his rumoured advances with a formal offer.

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp will use the last round of Champions League group games to scout a number of January transfer targets ahead of the January transfer window.

Phil Jones' own goal at second-half stoppage time sealed the victory in favour of the Magpies.

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has played down reports linking him with a move to Manchester United as a possible successor to Sir Alex Ferguson.

Santos president Luis Oliveira has finally admitted that Ganso will be sold, if the Manchester United target receives the right offer in the January transfer window.

Tottenham Hotspur are awaiting the outcome of scans on Sandro and William Gallas following the calf injuries they sustained at White Hart Lane on Tuesday night.

Alan Hansen believes Chelsea will struggle to finish inside the Premier League's top four this season, and suggests Andre Villas-Boas must take a leaf out of Manchester United's book, by breaking up an established side.

Alan Hansen has launched a scathing attack on Chelsea defensive duo David Luiz and Jose Bosingwa following the pair's less than convincing display at Molineux at the weekend.

Manchester United have continually insisted that they are not looking to sign any targets in the January transfer window, but former Red Devil Lou Macari has other ideas, believing that Sir Alex Ferguson will be planning on signing at least 'one or two players' before the month ends.

Nani believes Manchester United are still well-placed to retain the Premier League title but cautioned the club could ill-afford another slip-up like Saturday's loss to Blackburn Rovers.

The International Business Times UK can confirm Valencia left-back Jordi Alba and his compatriot Bruno Soriano will not be joining Manchester United this month.

Liverpool and their star striker Luiz Suarez both released statements last night after the mutual decision not to appeal against the Uruguayan's eight game ban for his abuse of Manchester United's Patrice Evra.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has launched a staunch defence of Luis Suarez despite accepting the Uruguayan's eight game ban for his abuse of Manchester United's Patrice Evra.