Nick Moore

Arsenal talisman Robin van Persie has admitted that he never thought he would be able to cut it as an out-and-out goal-scorer.

Former Chelsea player and manager Glenn Hoddle believes Roberto Di Matteo has earned the right to be considered for the permanent position at the club.

Liverpool will not be making any rash decisions over the fitness of midfielder Charlie Adam amid reports that the Scottish international’s season is over due to a lateral ligament problem.

Manchester United stalwart Rio Ferdinand is not worried by the threat of rivals Manchester City as the race for the Premier League title heats up.

Former Chelsea manager Ruud Gullit says Wayne Rooney must accept the three-match ban which means he will miss all of England’s group games at next summer's European Championships in Ukraine and Poland.

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has denied claims that the big-spenders are suffering from discipline issues this season, and has admitted that he believes the FA Cup holders are ‘going places’.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish says the Reds’ Premier League match against Manchester United on Saturday is nothing special.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp has revealed how hard he had to work to secure the services of Scott Parker from West Ham United during the summer.

Newcastle United defender Fabricio Coloccini has pledged to work as hard as possible to make a swift return to the Magpies' first team.

Midfielder Frank Lampard has conceded that Chelsea are not as good as they used to be, but believes they are still capable of a top-four finish.

Valencia full-back Jordi Alba has not signed a pre-contract with Barcelona for next season and beyond, according to the player's agent.

Bolton Wanderers midfielder Fabrice Muamba is facing a long road to recovery, according to a statement released by his father Marcel and fiancée Shauna on Friday.

Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri is hoping next month’s Manchester derby will be the deciding fixture in the race for the Premier League title.

Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has denied reports of a falling out between himself and winger Charles N'Zogbia.

Tottenham Hotspur have announced they are to travel to the USA as part of their pre-season plans ahead of the 2012/13 season.

The doctor treating Bolton Wanderers midfielder Fabrice Muamba has admitted it is "far too early" to say what caused his cardiac arrest.

Rio Ferdinand has called on his Manchester United team-mates to continue their fine form and secure their 20th top flight title.

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

Gary Cahill says Chelsea are ready to capitalise on Tottenham Hotspur’s poor form ahead of the derby encounter at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

Kenny Dalglish was left speechless after his Liverpool side threw away a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 at QPR on Wednesday.

Bolton Wanderers manager Owen Coyle fears a number of his squad may struggle to compete against Blackburn Rovers on Saturday following the collapse of Fabrice Muamba.

Joey Barton has admitted his performance during QPR’s 3-2 win over Liverpool was the worst of his career, but still slammed those that booed him.

Harry Redknapp insisted his Tottenham Hotspur squad were not affected by the horrifying scenes involving Fabrice Muamba during the draw with Stoke City.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini insists there is more to come from striker Carlos Tevez following the 2-1 win against Chelsea.

Roberto Di Matteo is not underestimating Benfica after Chelsea were drawn to face the Portuguese outfit in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.