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Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is confident teenage winger Raheem Sterling's club form will not be affected following his unexpected call-up to the England national team

Arsenal legend Ian Wright urges Gunners to sign Chelsea icon Didier Drogba.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has praised Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain ahead of the Premier League game against Southampton

Arsenal will want their first home win of the season when the Saints come marching in to the Emirates.

Tottenham Hotspur's new signing Hugo Lloris says that he is all set to prove himself and fight for a place in the Spurs first team.

Liverpool and Sunderland will both be desperate to register their first win of the season when they meet at the Stadium of Light in the evening kick-off.

Premier League champions Manchester City travel to the Britannia Stadium to take on Stoke City as the two teams enter their fourth Premier League game of the season.

Manchester United will be looking for their third win in a row, against Wigan Athletic at Old Trafford, as Premier League action returns after international break.

Preview and build-up to the Premier League game between QPR and Chelsea, and where to watch live

When Barcelona arrived at White Hart Lane on Thursday evening to play Tottenham in a NextGen series group game, there was a buzz of anticipation at watching midfielder Sergi Samper.

Footballer father-of-four leaves well-dressed rivals in shade to top Austin Reed list

Thomas Vermaelen believes that Olivier Giroud is showing exceptional talent in his first month for Arsenal, and though the striker is yet to score, his teammate is confident he will get the goals in soon.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed how pleased he is with the way recent signing Santi Cazorla has managed to adapt so quickly to life in the Premier League.

Andre Villas-Boas says he is looking to fine-tune his new signings this weekend, as Tottenham aim for their first win of the season against newly-promoted Reading.

Tottenham are competing in the NextGen series this season and last night were handed a stern test against Spanish side Barcelona.

Manchester City appoint former Barcelona vice president as new chief executive. Ferran Soriano reportedly targets Catalan club's youngsters

Manchester United have received a triple boost as they prepare to face Wigan on Saturday, with Darren Fletcher set to be included in the squad while Robin van Persie and Shinji Kagawa have both been ruled fit.

Ricky Hatton has announced that he will return to the ring on November 24 at the Manchester Evening News Arena against a yet to be named opponent.

Nigel Winterburn believes that Arsene Wenger will be considering where he can take Arsenal in the future before signing a new deal with the club, with the former Gunner insisting the Frenchman is particularly loyal.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has made it clear that he never had any intention of trying to sign Michael Owen over the summer.

Former Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola is expected to deliver a lecture on football at the Emirates, amid rumours he will take over from Arsene Wenger in the future

Gary Cahill believes that Ryan Bertrand could be a successor for Ashley Cole in the future, with the left-back impressing for both Chelsea and England as he makes his mark for a regular starting spot.

It was a familiar name that did the damage at White Hart Lane as Sandro struck twice, but it was not the Brazilian midfield enforcer but rather a young Spanish striker who handed three points to Barcelona in the Group 1 NextGen series game.

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder David Bentley feels that false image at the north London club cost him a better football career.

Manchester City have unveiled plans for a state of the art football academy that will train the club's brightest prospects for life in the Premier League.

Lazio striker Miroslav Klose claims he turned down a move to Tottenham Hotspur during the summer transfer window.

Wayne Rooney, Robin van Persie and Shinji Kagawa injuries worry Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United return to Premier League duty

Brendan Rodgers has revealed he makes every single player aware of Liverpool's history as they come through Anfield doors for first time.

Manchester City announce construction of £100m training grounds and football academy