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Jamie Redknapp has argued that Newcastle need to do more work if they hope to be challenging for a top four spot this season, with the pundit claiming they must hold onto their best players at all costs if they hope to find success this season.

Former Liverpool defender Alan Hansen famously uttered the words "you can't win anything with kids" after Manchester United lost to Aston Villa at the start of the 1995/96 season.

Wayne Rooney and Patrice Evra warn Manchester United about conceding early goals

England's winning mentality at youth level is undermining the development of the country's brightest young talents

Manchester City have reportedly joined the hunt for Juventus' Arturo Vidal

Juventus are planning a raid on the Premier League as they attempt to persuade Manchester United winger Nani and Arsenal's Theo Walcott to join the Italian champions.

Tom Cleverley has given his seal of approval to Manchester United's summer transfer policy, with the midfielder insisting that all of the side's signings have brought a great deal to the fold this season.

FC Nordsjaelland defender Jores Okore believes his performances are enough to earn him a move to the Premier League while revealing he dreams of a move to Chelsea.

Clint Dempsey hopes that he will be able to make up for the disappointment of losing in the Europa League final with Fulham by going one better with Tottenham this season.

Rio Ferdinand has again been overlooked for an England recall after manager Roy Hodgson opted to replace the retired John Terry with Stoke City's Ryan Shawcross

Vito Mannone says he is loving life at Arsenal, with the Italian keeper insisting he's happy to be finally seeing the fruits of his labours as Arsene Wenger hands him chances with the first team.

Steven Gerrard has revealed that he does not regret the decision to remain with Liverpool after twice turning down advances from Chelsea.

Liverpool defender Daniel Agger is set to sign a four year contract extension with the Anfield club

Patrice Evra has set out to remind pundits and fans that Manchester United have two prolific strikers on their books, rather than just Robin van Persie, with the defender insisting Wayne Rooney will play a big part in the side's trophy push this season.

Newcastle United will host French side Girondins Bordeaux in the two teams' second game of the UEFA Europa League

Stewart Downing and Fabio Borini are both aiming to re-find their top form and show Brendan Rodgers they are worthy of starting spots in the Liverpool side, as the duo struggle in their second and first seasons at Merseyside respectively.

Michael Schumacher will retire from Formula 1 at the end of the season, the seven-time world champion has confirmed.

Hosts Sri Lanka face Pakistan, in Colombo, for the first semi final of the T20 World Cup 2012

Selection gaffe by England boss reveals Manchester United defender is no longer in plans.

Arsenal assistant manager Steve Bould is hopeful Gervinho will develop into a player similar to that of Thierry Henry.

Tottenham travel to Greece to play Panathinaikos for the second round of games in this season's UEFA Europa League group stages

Liverpool will look to continue their good run in the Europa League, when they welcome Serie A side Udinese to Anfield for their second group game.

Mario Balotelli's cooly-slotted last minute penalty saved Manchester City's blushes as they drew 1-1 with Borussia Dortmund in a thrilling champions league match at the Etihad.

All the goal updates from tonight's Champions League fixtures

Newcastle winger Gabriel Obertan says he doesn't regret his spell at Manchester United for one moment, with the now Newcastle man revealing that Sir Alex Ferguson was particularly compassionate when he was suffering ongoing injuries at Old Trafford.

Joe Cole close to rejoining Liverpool senior squad, with the midfielder looking to impress Brendan Rodgers and get second chance at being part of the Reds' progression back into the Champions League.

Blackpool boss Ian Holloway believes that star midfielder Tom Ince is currently outperforming the likes of Arsenal's England international Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao says he has had thoughts about leaving the La Liga side and that he doesn't know what the future holds.

Veteran Dutch striker gives insight into life with Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United.