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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is optimistic over Darren Fletcher's continued recovery from a chronic bowel condition after the midfielder made his first appearance since November against Aberdeen at Pittodrie.

Sergio Agüero has warned Manchester City's rivals that the club will look to continue its dominance of the Premier League and is well placed to do so

Javier Hernandez insists that he is ready for the increased competition that will come with being a striker for Manchester United next season, as speculation continues to surround a deal for prolific goal scorer Robin van Persie.

Sir Alex Ferguson is believed to be close to adding another exciting young prospect to his Manchester United squad in Chilean striker Angelo Henriquez.

Frank McLintock believes that this is the best set of players Arsenal have had since they last won silverware and insists that the Gunners can turn it around against the odds.

Robin Van Persie looks to be on his way, but the signings of Lukas Podolski, Santi Cazorla and Olivier Giroud prove Arsene Wenger's still got it when it comes to the transfer market.

Sir Alex Ferguson is still working his transfer magic at Manchester United, and will aim for Champions League glory

Arsenal have admitted defeat in their fight to keep club captain Robin van Persie and are now ready to start negotiations with Manchester United.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says that the Gunners are all set to compete for the top prize in the new Premier League season.

Since the FA do not view Community Shield as a first-team match, Branislav Ivanovic will be banned only from Chelsea's reserve-team games.

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany believes Robin van Persie would be a decent addition for any club as reports continue to link the Dutchman with a move to Manchester United.

Tom Cleverley as revealed that he believes Michael Carrick is one of the best players he will ever play alongside, for Manchester United and England, with the 23 year old keen to show that he's as worthy of a starting place for both club and country as his teammate.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger wants captain Robin van Persie to remain at the club beyond the closing of the transfer window.

Manchester United are ready to increase their bid for Robin van Persie, according to reports, with the club desperate to get hold of the striker before the season starts.

Wayne Rooney hailed his new Manchester United teammate Shinji Kagawa as a clever footballer after the two linked up impressively in the friendly against Hannover on Saturday.

Manchester United star Tom Cleverley says he feels great after a long recovery from injury, with the midfielder getting used to regular game time again in the side's pre-season friendlies.

Jamaican sprinting icon Usain Bolt leaves London with three gold medals and a hand in one of the fiercest footballing debates in the world - whether Leo Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo is the best footballer in the world

Reports suggest that Spanish champions Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur have agreed on a valuation for Croatian midfielder Luka Modric's services

Manchester City defender Kolo Toure increases speculation over his exit from the club after reportedly throwing his Community Shield winner's medal into the crowd at Villa Park

Everton have accepted an undisclosed bid for 21-year-old midfielder Jack Rodwell from Manchester City.

Roberto Mancini has once again hit out at Manchester City administrators and has claimed the lack of new signings means City can hope to finish no higher than third in the new league season.

Manchester United full-back Raphael da Silva wants to make history as one of the few players that can say they won an Olympic gold medal for Brazil.

England manager Roy Hodgson has handed Tottenham Hotspur pair Steven Caulker and Jake Livermore, as well as Chelsea full-back Ryan Bertrand their first international call ups.

Michael Carrick has lauded the improvement of David De Gea at Manchester United, with the keeper now a much safer option in front of goal than when he first moved to old Trafford last summer.

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has praised Arsenal counterpart Robin van Persie and stressed the latter would be a welcome addition to the Old Trafford squad

New IPO price will wipe as much as $100m from the Glazers' expected flotation proceeds.

Spanish champions Real Madrid are set to make another significant signing after it was reported that they were close to completing a £34million deal for Benfica midfielder Axel Witsel.

Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted that he is concerned about a lack of defensive back up in the Manchester United squad, with the Scot worrying about pre-season injuries to some of his most promising players.

Lucas Moura's agent has revealed that location was a big factor in his decision to make the move to PSG over Manchester United, with the playmaker ending a huge transfer saga yesterday.

Brazilian playmaker Lucas Moura has snubbed Manchester United to join French club Paris St Germain, who will reportedly pay the 19 year old international's present club - São Paulo - the astronomical sum of £35m. The transfer will go through in January 2013