Gregg Davies

Arsenal talisman Robin van Persie has insisted that his recent dry spell in front of goal never affected his confidence.

Johan Djourou has insisted that Arsenal cannot take a fatigued Chelsea for granted when the two clubs clash at Emirates Stadium in Saturday's lunchtime kick-off.

The list of top-flight footballing siblings is one that is as illustrious as it is diverse - from the Charltons and Nevilles, to the Laudrups and Boatengs. But, had it not been for a misspent youth, the name Giggs could have also found its way onto that list.

Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott is looking forward to the prospect of lining up against his former club Wolves this weekend.

Hereford United chairman David Keyte has revealed that Tottenham Hotspur icon Ossie Ardiles was the first man to apply for the vacant managerial role at Edgar Street following Simon Davey's departure.

Brazil demolished Chile 6-0 to record a historic victory on home soil in the final of the Rio 2010 Homeless World Cup.

Manchester United will be without several key players for the Champions League Group C game against Valencia on Wednesday, as their trip to face the Spanish league leaders takes on an increasingly daunting look.

Wayne Rooney has been blasted by Kevin Keegan over the Manchester United striker’s troubles both on and off the pitch.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp is desperate to bring in more flair players as he looks to begin playing with the stylish swagger so often associated with arch-rivals Arsenal.

Manchester United could be set to revive their interest in Udinese winger Alexis Sanchez after Sir Alex Ferguson admitted he is an admirer of the Chilean wonderkid.

Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov has revealed he is preparing for a future in management by observing the methods of his current boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel spoke to the press at Cobham on Monday ahead of the Blues' UEFA Champions League encounter with Olympique de Marseille.

CLUJ - Romanian champions Cluj looked to have shot themselves in the foot by swapping coaches only 48 hours before their Champions League opener against FC Basel yet still managed to win Wednesday's Group E match 2-1.

Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti voiced his support for the Blues' controversial striker Nicolas Anelka, in the wake of the player's 18-match ban from the French Football Federation.

Real Madrid playmaker Rafael van der Vaart has hit out at claims linking him with a move to Manchester United, according to reports in the Spanish press.

Angel Di Maria Benfica forward Angel di Maria - linked with Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool - has revealed his dream is to play for Manchester United.

Manchester United Manchester United owner Malcolm Glazer has seen his bank balance swell by £400 million over the past 10 months.

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique says he is hopeful that Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas will return to the Camp Nou next summer.

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Luka Modric has hailed the arrival of Croatian international team-mate Niko Kranjcar from Portsmouth.

Valencia midfielder David Silva insists he never asked to leave the la Liga outfit this summer, but suspected he might have to due to the club's financial difficulties.

New Inter Milan signing Wesley Sneijder insists he did not leave Real Madrid in order to guarantee himself a place in the Dutch squad for next summer's World Cup.

Real Madrid midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has been warned by Dutch national coach Bert van Marwijk that he his putting his 2010 World Cup place in jeopardy by staying at the Bernabeu this season.

Wayne Rooney Former Toffee Wayne Rooney once risked the wrath of ex-Everton goalkeeper Neville Southall after embarrassing the glovesman.

Off-colour Manchester City forward Robinho has come under further fire – this time from outspoken team-mate Craig Bellamy. The Brazilian international is still without a goal in 2009, and left the field to a chorus of boo following Saturday’s defeat against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.