Manoj Narayan

Manchester United were 2-1 winners at the Emirates Stadium as a late goal proved the winner against Arsenal in the Premier League, as the champions kept pace with the leaders Manchester City on Sunday.

Liverpool suffered a 3-1 defeat at the hands of lowly Bolton Wanderers at the Reebok Stadium, leaving Reds' manager Kenny Dalglish to direct his ire on the lack of effort from his players.

World number two Rafael Nadal and arch rival Roger Federer are on course to meet in the semifinals of the Australian Open, after both put in a strong showing to progress to the fourth round of the tournament.

Liverpool's attempt to find the back of the net could end with the signing of Swansea City forward Scott Sinclair, with manager Kenny Dalglish reportedly preparing a bid for the 22-year-old.

Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov could make a return to German side Bayer Leverkusen, according to Sky Sports, with Bayern Munich and Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala also reportedly interested in the Bulgarian.

Manchester United sauntered to a 3-0 victory over Bolton Wanderers at Old Trafford, despite a penalty miss from Wayne Rooney, in the Premiership on Saturday.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has enquired about Crystal Palace starlet Wilfried Zaha, making a phone call to the championship club manager Dougie Freedman, according to the Daily Mail.

Chelsea defender Alex has reportedly snubbed a move to Premier League strugglers Queens Park Rangers, according to a report in the Daily Star.

Reports have linked Barcelona veteran Eric Abidal with a move to English giants Arsenal, with Arsene Wenger considering signing the French international in a bid to solve his defensive crisis.

A Liverpool spokesperson has denied reports linking striker Andy Carroll with a return to Newcastle United in January.

Arsenal will not be signing FC Cologne striker Lukas Podolski in January after the German ruled out making any mid-season move to avoid risking his place in the German national squad for the upcoming European Championships in Poland and Ukraine.

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

Bobby Zamora's injury-time winner downed ten-man Arsenal to a 2-1 loss at Fulham in Monday's round of Premier League matches.

Reports have it that Arsenal are preparing a £10 million bid for FC Cologne star Lukas Podolski after the player's rumoured bust-up with the German club's director of sport Volker Finke.

However, former Arsenal defender Lee Dixon, who played alongside Thierry Henry from 1999 to 2004, has warned the club regarding Henry's return, labeling it 'risky'.

Liverpool secured a convincing 3-1 win over Newcastle United, with Craig Bellamy scoring a brace against his former club at Anfield on Friday.

Chelsea have agreed a fee with Bolton Wanderers for the purchase of English centre-back Gary Cahill, Bolton boss Owen Coyle confirmed.

Arsenal have made considerable progress in securing a return for club legend Thierry Henry, with reports suggesting the player is set to sign the contract within 48 hours.

Former Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas has revealed he would love to return to the London club if he is ever forced out of Barcelona.

Thierry Henry could be on the verge of a sensational return to Arsenal with club manager Arsene Wenger revealing his intentions to bring him back on a two-month loan deal.

Manchester United's potential move for Argentina star Nicolas Gaitan seems to have gained momentum with the player's agent admitting that the two clubs have spoken of a possible deal.

Many eyes across the football world will be on Chelsea during the upcoming January transfer window, as Andre Villas-Boas tries to mould the Blues with some of his own players.

Manchester United recorded a comfortable 2-0 win at Queens Park Rangers and went top of the Premier League for all of two hours on Sunday.

Manchester City ousted neighbors Man United from their brief stint as leaders with an edgy 1-0 win over Arsenal in Sunday's late kick-off in the English Premier League.

Chelsea succumbed to a 1-1 draw at the DW Stadium as a late Wigan equalizer denied the Londoners a fourth consecutive win in the Premier League on Saturday.

In what could prove to be an outrageous snatch, rumours have emerged of Manchester City offering £41.6 million as wages to Arsenal star Robin van Persie in a bid to convince him to switch clubs.

Reports have emerged stating Arsenal legend Thierry Henry could make a sensational return to playing for the club in a loan deal in January.

Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard has recovered sufficiently from an ankle injury and is scheduled to take part in full training on Monday.

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas is reportedly looking at Napoli star Edinson Cavani following Nicholas Anelka's departure and Didier Drogba's international commitments.