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Both Manchester United and Liverpool are chasing star playmaker Nicolas Gaitan, according to reports in Portugal, with the Benfica man seen as being able to bolster both sides in the January transfer window.

Tom Cleverley has hit back over Manchester United's win to Liverpool at the weekend, with the England international insisting he's happy to win a game the ugly way if need be.

Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic is out for two months after undergoing injury on his troublesome right knee.

The supporters have come out in droves for Luis Suarez once more, after the Liverpool striker was treated harshly again by the referees in the Reds' match-up with Manchester United on Sunday.

Manchester United are considering whether to offer Rio Ferdinand a new contract, according to reports, with the defender currently suffering from ongoing injuries.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has praised the amazing rise to prominence of young midfielder Nico Yennaris.

Wayne Rooney and Darren Fletcher are both poised to return to the Manchester United line-up against Newcastle in the League Cup tomorrow night, according to reports, with the latter making his first senior appearance in 10 months.

French defender Bacary Sagna is reportedly wanted by Italian giants after revealing he is unhappy with so many players leaving the Emirates.

Ian Ayre says Sir Alex Ferguson was always on hand to help after tragedy in April 1989.

Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho says his next managerial move with be to the Premier League, while also admitting he still has a place in his heart for former club Chelsea.

Spurs defender Jan Vertionghen believes that his side are confident enough to trouble Manchester United when they travel to Old Trafford at the weekend.

Steven Gerrard feels that Luis Suarez is not being given penalties because referees are judging him on the false reputation he has for diving.

Former Liverpool striker John Aldridge believes that it is vital for Brendan Rodgers to sign a proven goalscorer in the January transfer window.

Mark Halsey, who refereed Liverpool's clash with Manchester United on Sunday, has made a complaint to Great Manchester Police concerning a barrage of abusive tweets directed at him.

Mark Lawrenson has earmarked two strikers that Liverpool should have snatched up in the summer transfer window, with the former Red claiming that Dimitar Berbatov and Demba Ba have both shown just how important they are to Fulham and Newcastle respectively this season for a very affordable price.

Liverpool's lack of goals will reportedly be addressed in January after Brendan Rodgers was linked with a move for Bayer Leverkusen winger Sidney Sam.

Mark Halsey, the referee for the Liverpool - Manchester United Premier League game, has received hate messages on Twitter after a game in which he sent off the Reds' Jonjo Shelvey and awarded United a second half penalty

AVB has deflected praise for Spurs' 2-1 comeback win over QPR on to his players but remains insistent that new signing Hugo Lloris is not his No 1 goalkeeper

Manchester United's Nemanja Vidic was rested for the game against Liverpool but could make a comeback when Spurs visit Old Trafford on 29 September

Martin Kelly has tweeted the latest over his injury, with the defender admitting he won't be back in action until 2013 as he recovers from an ACL rupture of his right knee.

Brendan Rodgers hailed Liverpool's performance against Manchester United and accused referee Mark Halsey's decisions of playing a crucial role in their defeat.