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Arsene Wenger feels that Abou Diaby's absence for upcoming matches will give an opportunity for other Arsenal midfielders to prove their worth.

Manchester City host German champions Borussia Dortmund for Matchday Two of the UEFA Champions League group stages

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel believes that FC Nordsjælland defender Jores Okore could be a future star of the game and has even mentioned him to his former boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

Manchester United youngster Josh King is attracting interest from a number of clubs, including Newcastle United, the player's agent claims.

Manchester United striker Robin van Persie says he wants to contribute more assists to the team in the upcoming matches.

Arsenal host Greek side Olympiakos for a Champions League match, looking to rebound after a disappointing 1-2 defeat to Chelsea over the weekend

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed that Olivier Giroud is concerned with his form after scoring just one goal in his seven appearances this season.

Manchester United's injury woes continued during Tuesday's Champions League against FC Cluj, after Jonny Evans limped off with the dead leg, making the Northern Irishman a doubt for the trip to Newcastle United this weekend.

Robbie Fowler has admitted that he would love to return to Liverpool in some capacity as he looks to make a return to the game.

The 2012 Formula 1 World Championship will now contest the Japanese Grand Prix, around the historic and high-speed Suzuka circuit

Sir Alex Ferguson is expected to personally scout Polish forward Robert Lewandowski when Dortmund visit the Etihad for a Champions League game

Manchester United and Chelsea both face tricky away trips as they look to maintain their unbeaten start to this season's Champions League.

The IB Times UK sports desk discuss Spurs winning 3-2 at Old Trafford, and preview this week's Champions League action.

Newcastle United midfielder Yohan Cabaye admits he rejected the opportunity to replace Luka Modric at Tottenham Hotspur in the summer.

Andre Villas-Boas says he is still fully concentrating on winning the Europa League, and has taken Tottenham's emphatic win over Manchester United at the weekend in his stride.

Arsenal defender Carl Jenkinson believes there is no reason why the Gunners cannot emulate the achievement of Chelsea last season and win the Champions League.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says both Abou Diaby and Wojciech Szczesny are out for three weeks with respective Thigh and ankle injuries.

Sir Alex Ferguson insists that Anderson will get the chance to prove himself for Manchester United this season, though the Scot admits that the midfielder has been unlucky with so many players available for selection.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is hoping to tie-down three of his brightest young stars to new long term contracts after impressing in the early stages of the season.

Holders Chelsea will be looking to post their first European win of the new season when they travel to Copenhagen to take on Danish champions and Champions League debutants Nordsjaelland.

Lille appear to have become a breeding ground for Premier League clubs in recent seasons with the likes of Gervinho, Yohan Cabaye and Eden Hazaard all joining English clubs.

Joe Cole returned to competitive action in thee Under-21 Premier League as he featured in the 3-0 victory over Fulham on Monday afternoon.

Fabio Borini's agent has admitted that the Liverpool striker wanted to stay at Roma, but was happy to make the move to Merseyside because of his relationship with Brendan Rodgers.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has attacked his side after their defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.

Watching Great Britain's amateur boxers grab the headlines this summer proved to be a bitter sweet experience for James DeGale. Four years ago the Londoner was winning gold in Beijing and dreaming of being a world champion by the time the Olympics landed in the capital.

Arsene Wenger has admitted that not purchasing back up for Abou Diaby could prove to be a massive gamble for Arsenal this season, with the midfielder suffering yet another injury at the weekend as he struggles to get back to full fitness.

England coach Gary Neville believes Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand could be a divisive influence should he return to the international setup.

Manchester United will be looking for their 100th win in the Champions League, when they travel to Transylvania to take on Romanian champions CFR Cluj.

Chelsea's Brazilian star Oscar says he wants to follow in the footsteps of the likes of John Terry and Frank Lampard, and become an integral part of the side that has in the last 10 years become a force to be reckoned with in both England and Europe.