Nick Moore

Former Arsenal defender David O’Leary says Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is still a fantastic manager and has achieved success during his 15-year reign, despite their recent on-field problems.

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas admits he is unsure as to the club’s stance regarding their interest in Tottenham Hotspur playmaker Luka Modric.

Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker admits he is beginning to adapt to the pace of the English game, but has warned fans they won’t see the best of his abilities until he has a full season under his belt.

Former Arsenal midfielder Alexander Hleb has urged Cesc Fabregas not to make the same mistake he did and join Barcelona prematurely.

Kyriakos Papadopoulos is flattered by reports linking him with Manchester United, but is happy at Schalke 04.

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard believes there’s no reason why his best years cannot be ahead of him, even at the age of 33.

There would be no problems in the Manchester City dressing room if captain Carlos Tevez ends up staying at the Etihad Stadium, team-mate David Silva has insisted.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has high hopes for new signing Jordan Henderson and is confident that the youngster can follow in his footsteps at Anfield.

Victor Moses is yet to hear back from Wigan Athletic regarding a new contract, but his representative insists the forward is committed to the Latics.

Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez has admitted his respect for Arsenal, who his team face on Saturday at the DW stadium, and believes that they are a ‘phenomenal’ team.

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany says the Blues they are ready to take on Arsenal at the weekend, despite their unbeaten start to the season coming to an abrupt end on Monday night.

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Luka Modric is not discounting the possibility of leaving White Hart Lane this summer despite the club’s insistence he is not for sale.

AC Milan have reiterated that striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar - wanted by Arsenal, Spurs and Manchester United in the past - is not for sale, following reported interest from Portuguese side Benfica.

Southampton chairman Nicola Cortese has hit out at Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal over their pursuit of Saints starlet Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain during the January transfer window.

Micheal Essien’s agent has dismissed reports linking the Ghanaian international with a move to Real Madrid and a potential return to play under former manager Jose Mourinho.

Fulham manager Martin Jol has moved to quash speculation linking the Cottagers with a move for out-of-favour Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov.

Swansea City Three young Swans stepped up to take FourFourTwo’s #PerformanceChallenge – and produced a thriller 

Newcastle United’s Ryan Taylor believes the pressure is off as they battle for a European place.

Brad Friedel has called for calm from the Tottenham Hotspur critics as they try and claw their way out of their recent slump.

Brazil captain Thiago Silva has revealed he did not want to leave AC Milan for Paris Saint-Germain.

Arsenal striker Marouane Chamakh has conceded that the Gunners’ demanding pre-season preparations have left him exhausted.