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Roberto Mancini's side now enjoy a clear three-point edge over neighbours Manchester United at the summit of the league table.

Arsenal have been dealt a double blow in their pursuit of Mario Gotze and Marco Reus, with both players insisting they are not planning on leaving Borussia Dortmund or Borussia Monchengladbach any time soon.

According to skysports.com Barcelona are monitoring the current situation regarding Manchester United sensation Ravel Morrison.

Marek Hamsik insists he is happy at Napoli, but the Manchester United and Manchester City target has admitted that he misses winning trophies and hopes to do so again very soon.

Bayern Munich talisman Bastian Schweinsteiger has championed Manchester United legend Eric Cantona and French football icon Zinedine Zidane as two of his footballing heroes.

White Hart Lane legend David Ginola believes Tottenham Hotspur are the most exciting team to watch in the Premier League and believes Harry Redknapp's side have the capacity to do great things in the next decade.

Robin van Persie believes that Thierry Henry will be 'unbelievable' for Arsenal, with the striker admitting he personally asked the legend to make a return to north London, even if just on a temporary basis.

With the transfer window now open, the rumour cauldrons are fresh with juicy gossip, none more so than those involving Arsenal.

Arsenal are reportedly considering a shock move for Sunderland star Kieran Richardson in an effort to alleviate their mounting problems in defence.

Federico Macheda has revealed that Rio Ferdinand advised him to join QPR on loan, with the Manchester United striker planning on making the most of his time with the newly promoted Premier League club.

Liverpool legend Phil Thompson has lambasted Chelsea striker Fernando Torres' performance during the 2-1 victory at Molineux at the weekend.

Arsenal legend Ian Wright believes Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was well within his rights to punish Wayne Rooney if the strike was ill-prepared to train.

Martin Keown believes Manchester City will struggle to pip Manchester United to the Premier League title unless Roberto Mancini learns to trust his players.

City lost the opportunity to open up a three-point gap over rivals Manchester United in the league points tab.

Sir Alex Ferguson was reportedly angry over the star striker's Boxing Day night-out in the company of his teammates and their partners.

Ayegbeni Yakubu scored the opener on 16 minutes from a penalty shot.

Phil Jones is hopeful of making his Manchester United return against Blackburn Rovers on Saturday, after the defender made a quicker than expected recovery from an injury to his cheekbone.

Nigel Winterburn believes Thierry Henry is a great signing for Arsenal and believes the former captain could propel the club into the top four.

Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed that Dimitar Berbatov's extension clause with Manchester United will be activated in the new year, with the striker an integral part of the squad despite his limited appearances for the side.

Kenny Dalglish has cautioned Liverpool supporters from expecting too much from Steven Gerrard, who is available to start on Friday against Newcastle.

A win against bottom-club Blackburn Rovers on Saturday will see Manchester United end 2011 on top of the Premier League and veteran winger Ryan Giggs believes the club's experience could prove telling in the second half of the season.

Chelsea captain John Terry claims he could never leave Stamford Bridge to play elsewhere and admits he is honoured to be in an elite category of players who are one club men, such as Manchester United's Ryan Giggs and Liverpool's Steven Gerrard.

Liverpool and Manchester United have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Gaston Ramirez, with the playmaker insisting he's happy to stay at Bologna for the long term future.

Phil Jones will one day captain Manchester United and England according to Blackburn Rovers boss Steve Kean.

The agent of Tottenham midfielder Sandro has dismissed reports linking the Brazilian with a move to their Premier League rivals Manchester United.

Manchester United face a battle to sign Luka Modric in January, after the Tottenham star pledged to stay in north London until at least the end of the season.

Jamie Redknapp admits he thought Tottenham would endure a difficult year at the beginning of the season, but suggests the arrival of Scott Parker and Daniel Levy's staunch refusal to sell Luka Modric, have played a fundamental role in the club's remarkable revival.

Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted that he is not considering his future at the moment, as the former Manchester United superstar collected an award for Globe Soccer Best Player of the Year in Dubai on Wednesday night.

Liverpool legend Alan Hansen believes Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic was extremely unlucky not to be named the Footballer of the Year given his instrumental role in the Red Devils' 19th title win last season.

Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric is the best playmaker in the Premier League according to Match of the Day pundit Alan Hansen.