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Dwight Yorke believes that Robin van Persie has been the standout performer for Manchester United so far this season, with the striker scoring the winner on numerous occasions now as they hold on to top spot in the table in the lead up to Christmas.

Arsenal closing in on Zambia defender Stoppila Sunzu

Kevin Phillips has advised Blackpool teammate Tom Ince to reject a move to the Premier League and Liverpool

Brendan Rodgers has revealed that Raheem Sterling should sign a new deal with Liverpool within the next 24 hours, while Rafa Benitez has admitted that Chelsea could lose Daniel Sturridge in January as the youngster continues to be connected with the Reds.

Manchester United are chasing Verarg Forren for a January deal, according to reports, as interest in the defender continues to increase around the world

Europa League final 32 draw will take place in UEFA headquarters.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has defended the sale of Robin van Persie after coming under fire from shareholder Alisher Usmanov.

Andy Carroll is expected to return to Anfield in January

Arsenal shareholder Alisher Usmanov admitted to dreaming of complete ownership of Arsenal Football Club

Manchester United will face Real Madrid, and Arsenal have drawn Bayern Munich in the Champions League round of 16, while Celtic will take on Juventus in three mouth-watering ties for any neutral British football fan.

For the second successive year in Europe's elite competition, Premier League can only boast off just two names in the final 16 contenders' list.

Sir Alex Ferguson says Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi can't be seperated, while Pep Guardiola won't re-enter management yet.

Christian Eriksen says he wanted to be guaranteed playing time when Manchester City offered him a deal, as the playmaker continues to be connected to a move to Manchester United.

Jack Wilshere is among five Arsenal players to sign new long-term contracts, the club have confirmed.

Liverpool are reportedly close to completing the signings of Chelsea forward Daniel Sturridge and Blackpool winger Thomas Ince.

Alan Hansen believes that Arsenal fans have the right to be disillusioned by Arsene Wenger's recent transfers, though the pundit still believes that the Frenchman is the right man to take the club forward.

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is confident Raheem Sterling's contract situation will be sorted in the near future in an attempt to fight off interest from several Premier League rivals.

Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen says Ajax midfielder Christian Eriksen is ready to join the club.

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill feels Robin van Persie is as influential to Manchester United as Lionel Messi is to Barcelona.

Barcelona consider approach for Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois

Senegal international Demba Ba has been linked with moves to Arsenal and Liverpool in January, as his bargain release clause of £7m comes back into focus