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Robin van Persie has recalled the difficulties that Arsenal faced in the wake of Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri leaving the club in the summer, with the striker expressing relief that the side are past the lowest point of their season and on the up once more.

Everton have confirmed the re-signing of Manchester United target Ross Barkley, with the youngster set to stay with the club until 2016.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes the club have made the correct decision in regards to Darren Fletcher's extended break from football, claiming the midfielder's health is only thing that matters.

Armand Traore admits he thought Arsenal's humbling defeat at Old Trafford in August had cost him his move to QPR.

The Premier League's remaining representatives in this season's Europa League, Manchester United, Manchester City and Stoke City have all been dealt tricky looking ties for the competitions second round.

Sir Alex Ferguson claimed today that Manchester United will only sign a player in January that they have been scouting for some time, and with the club being widely connected to Nicolas Gaitan, the Benfica midfielder is set to be the subject of a great deal of transfer rumours coming up to the next window.

Manchester United clearly need a new midfielder in the same vein as Tottenham Hotspur talisman Luka Modric according to Jamie Redknapp.

Jamie Redknapp believes Manchester United will not go out and sign a new centre-half next month because they have two of the "best young centre-backs in the country" in Phil Jones and Chris Smalling.

Anxiety, palpitations, panic and a sense of impending doom are common experiences that every football fan goes through, but for one Manchester United fan it really is a matter of life and death.

Manchester United are inevitably the most attractive draw in the Europa League according to Hannover managing director Joerg Schmadtke.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson looks set to be handed a major boost amid reports Tom Cleverley could make a long awaited return to full fitness in time for the busy Christmas schedule.

Liverpool legend Tommy Smith is the latest former Anfield star to lambast the apparent farcical hypocrisy of the Football Association over their successful appeal against Manchester United star Wayne Rooney's international ban.

The agent of Keisuke Honda has dismissed reports linking the Japanese sensation to Liverpool or Arsenal in January.

The Big Brother star did not blackmail the Manchester United footballer the High Court has heard.

Crystal Palace starlet Nathaniel Clyne has been urged by manager Dougie Freedman to stay with the club, as transfer speculation continues to link the defender to Manchester United.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should be discussed as a possible successor to Sir Alex Ferguson because he understands the ethos and tradition of Manchester United, according to former Norway boss Age Hareide.

Arsenal are confident that Robin van Persie will stay with the club beyond next season, with Peter Hill-Wood insisting that the Gunners are happy to wait on the striker to discuss a new deal.

Jack Rodwell has emerged as Manchester United's top transfer target in the January window, after Darren Fletcher announced he would miss the rest of the season through illness.

Manchester United will inevitably discuss the managerial credentials of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer when Sir Alex Ferguson decides to retire, according to the Norwegian's former Molde manager Age Hareide

Manchester United midfield Ryan Giggs is the natural candidate to follow Gary Speed as Wales boss, according to former international Malcolm Allen.

Manchester United have confirmed to Federico Macheda's agent that the striker is likely to be sent on loan in January, in order to build up game time and be able to compete with the likes of Wayne Rooney and Javier Hernandez for a starting spot on the squad.

Scotland international Steven Naismith has admitted the loss of Manchester United midfielder is a cruel blow for the national side but concedes the 27-year-old's health is far more important than football.

Patrice Evra claims that Suarez racially abused him several times.

Injured Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic has highlighted the importance of the upcoming festive period, even though he acknowledges he made a less than convincing start to his Old Trafford career when he first arrived in January six years ago.

Ola John has revealed he would like a switch to the Premier League, after the winger claimed that as a junior he had turned down offers from Arsenal and Manchester United to join FC Twente.

Manchester United are stuck with an injury list that just seems to keep on growing as the January window fast approaches.

Alan Curbishley does not think Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson will make any lavish gestures in the January transfer market despite their chronic injury concerns.

Tom Cleverley has admitted he was "always confident" Manchester United could keep pace with rivals City in the race for the Premier League crown.

Manchester United could be set for another blow in the January transfer window, with Antonio Valencia's agent remaining coy on rumours of a move to Italy.

Brek Shea would be interested in a transfer to Europe, according to his agent, as the winger completed his trial period at Arsenal this week.