Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers.
IP addresses are NOT logged in this forum so there's no point asking. Please note that this forum is full of homophobes, racists, lunatics, schizophrenics & absolute nut jobs with a smattering of geniuses, Chinese chauvinists, Moderate Muslims and last but not least a couple of "know-it-alls" constantly sprouting their dubious wisdom. If you believe that content generated by unsavory characters might cause you offense PLEASE LEAVE NOW! Sammyboy Admin and Staff are not responsible for your hurt feelings should you choose to read any of the content here. The OTHER forum is HERE so please stop asking.
Mancini open to January arrivals Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini may consider making new signings this month, but only if there are significant departures first.
Considerable speculation inevitably accompanies wealthy City into any transfer window but this time the main movements could be outgoing. City are looking to offload absent striker Carlos Tevez while defenders Nedum Onuoha and Wayne Bridge, both surplus to requirements, are also available. The club have already held negotiations with AC Milan about Tevez but have not yet reached an agreement as their hope is for an immediate sale while the Italians want to loan the player first. Mancini believes a deal could be done quickly if Milan agree to their terms but he says other clubs are also interested.
The Italian said: "We need to sell three or four players and with Carlos we could close (a deal) with a club in the next three or four days, and also possibly Wayne. Then maybe we can do something. "We hope for us and for Carlos we can do a deal. There are two or three teams in Italy, a team in France, and another team involved - I hope for him he can start to play football. "We could maybe bring someone in, but we need to sell."
The absence of Tevez, City's top scorer for the past two seasons, for much of the campaign has left the club a striker down but Mancini is not necessarily looking for a direct replacement. Mancini feels he has enough firepower and is more likely to target a midfielder with key man Yaya Toure soon to depart for a lengthy spell on international duty.
Mancini said: "We have three strikers, plus Samir (Nasri), David (Silva) and Adam Johnson. Maybe we need one midfielder if we can do it." City have been linked with Roma star Daniele De Rossi but Mancini does not know if a deal for his fellow Italian is feasible. He said: "De Rossi is a top player, like Yaya, but he plays for Roma, a top team, and he was born there. I don't know if he will leave."
City hope to have striker Mario Balotelli and midfielder Nasri back for Sunday's eagerly-anticipated FA Cup third round clash against Manchester United. Both pulled out of the Barclays Premier League leaders' win over Liverpool in midweek through illness. Mancini said: "Samir was ill, Mario the same. I hope that they will be okay for the game against United. "They trained with us in the morning but then were ill."
Assou-Ekotto: Anything is possible
Benoit Assou-Ekotto believes anything is possible with Tottenham this season.
Cech hopeful over new Chelsea deal
Petr Cech expects to sign a new extended contract with Chelsea soon - but refuses to rule out the prospect of leaving the club one day.
Long facing two weeks out
West Brom striker Shane Long is braced for another two weeks out of action despite having an injection to ease his back problem.
Arteta: I considered England option
Arsenal's Spanish midfielder Mikel Arteta on Thursday revealed he feels so English he once considered playing for the national side.
Warnock fury over Barton red card
QPR manager Neil Warnock on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Football Association's disciplinary commission.
Kaboul: Losing is not an option
Tottenham defender Younes Kaboul believes that his side must beat Everton in the rescheduled match next Wednesday to keep pace with the league leaders.
Liverpool to honour Ablett
Liverpool will pay tribute to former defender Gary Ablett with a minute's applause before Friday's FA Cup third-round tie at home to Oldham.
No offer for Victor Moses
Victor Moses is yet to hear back from Wigan over a proposed new contract, but his agent insists he remains committed to the Latics cause.
Wigan loan appeals to Diouf
Manchester United striker Mame Biram Diouf claims to have the opportunity to join Wigan on loan among other interested clubs.
Pardew wants schedule changes
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has urged the football authorities to take another look at the Christmas schedule to help out both clubs and the England team.
Ruiz: Fulham are on the rise
Bryan Ruiz believes Fulham are beginning to show their potential after a sluggish start to the season.
Rodgers vows to keep Swansea stars
Manager Brendan Rodgers has warned Swansea's Barclays Premier League rivals that he has no intention of letting any of his top players leave the Liberty Stadium this month.
Titus Bramble faces third charge
Sunderland defender Titus Bramble faces a third charge of sexual assault.
Agent: Chelsea, Spurs keen on Krasic
The agent of Juventus winger Milos Krasic claims Chelsea and Tottenham have expressed an interest in taking his client to England.
Brunt facing injury lay-off
West Brom captain Chris Brunt will be sidelined for up to 10 weeks after scans confirmed he broke his ankle during the clash with Everton on New Year's Day.
Agent finalizing Tevez-Milan move Kia Joorabchian says he has had no contact with Inter Milan since the summer as he tries to finalise a deal for Carlos Tevez to join AC Milan.
Mancini: We need more players
Roberto Mancini is desperate to bring in another player during this month's transfer window in order to bolster Manchester City's title challenge.
Savage hails O'Neill impact
Robbie Savage hailed the man-management of his former boss Martin O'Neill as "the best there is" after watching his successful impact at Sunderland.
Colback lands new Sunderland deal
Sunderland midfielder Jack Colback has been rewarded for his early-season form with a two-year contract extension.
Powar urges FA to charge Reds
The head of European football's anti-racism group has urged the Football Association to charge Liverpool with bringing the game into disrepute over their response to Luis Suarez's eight-match ban.
Howard takes no joy from goal
Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard has expressed his sympathy for opposite number Adam Bogdan after he managed to beat the Bolton stopper with a freak goal.
Pardew hoping for Magpies improvement
Alan Pardew is hoping Newcastle can mount an unlikely challenge for European qualification and FA Cup glory despite the loss of two of his star men.
Macheda: I need to step up at QPR
Loan signing Federico Macheda is hoping he can develop into a "big player" at QPR after a frustrating few years at Manchester United.
Assou-Ekotto: Anything is possible
Benoit Assou-Ekotto believes anything is possible with Tottenham this season.
Ferguson cool on Liverpool talks
Sir Alex Ferguson has questioned the need for peace talks ahead of Manchester United's league encounter with Liverpool at Old Trafford on February 11.
Liverpool to hold United peace talks
Liverpool are set to hold board-level talks with Manchester United in an attempt to restore good relations and defuse growing tensions.
Fergie: Chelsea won't sell Lampard
Sir Alex Ferguson has denied reports suggesting Manchester United are planning a move for Frank Lampard in January.
Given nearing injury return date
Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given is close to returning after being sidelined for a month with a hamstring injury.
Redknapp eyes double swoop
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp admits he is keen to bring in two new players, but has been told to forget about a late swoop for Gary Cahill.
McLeish: Keane deal brings benefits
Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish believes his team will have a "highly motivated" Robbie Keane at their disposal if the striker's proposed loan move is completed.
Chelsea keen on Marseille right-back
Chelsea are reportedly in pursuit of Marseille right-back Cesar Azpilicueta.
David de Gea or Anders Lindegaard?
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Mark Bosnich has pleaded with manager Sir Alex Ferguson to stick with a regular goalkeeper or risk a trophyless season.
No Liverpool regrets for Dalglish
Kenny Dalglish has had an eventful year as Liverpool manager, but would not change anything about the last 12 months.
Mancini: We must do everything for title
Roberto Mancini has warned Manchester City's owners they "must do everything" to ensure the Blues win the Premier League title this season.
Fergie: Noisy neighbours won't go away
Sir Alex Ferguson has warned Manchester United's fans they will have to get used to scrapping for honours with their "noisy neighbours".
Report: United for shock Lampard move
Manchester United could launch a sensational bid to sign Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard, according to reports in the UK.
Warnock: Fergie huge fan of Macheda
QPR manager Neil Warnock says Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is a huge fan of Federico Macheda and there is no chance of the on-loan striker joining permanently.
Wenger to beef up Gunners defence
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will move for a defender in the January transfer window.
Pardew wants schedule changes
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has urged the football authorities to take another look at the Christmas schedule to help out both clubs and the England team.
David de Gea or Anders Lindegaard? Former Manchester United goalkeeper Mark Bosnich has pleaded with manager Sir Alex Ferguson to stick with a regular goalkeeper or risk a trophyless season.
Bosnich claims Ferguson must decide which of his goalkeepers - either David de Gea or Anders Lindegaard - is the club's first choice keeper to avoid a repeat of the defensive lapses the team is currently experiencing. De Gea arrived from Atletico Madrid in the summer for around £19million but has struggled to establish himself as United's undisputed number one and was culpable in their 3-2 defeat to Blackburn at Old Trafford on New Year's Eve.
On the other hand, Lindegaard has looked fairly solid in his limited starts for the Red Devils but was involved in United's 3-0 loss at Newcastle on Wednesday which featured a bad mistake from defender Phil Jones who headed Tim Krul's deep free-kick into his own net in the final minute of normal time. "Manchester City are looking like they could easily run away with the league," Bosnich told talkSPORT.
"He [Sir Alex Ferguson] needs to make a decision and stick with one, you couldn't really fault Lindegaard against Newcastle but that misunderstanding with Phil Jones was because they haven't played together, week in and week out. "I understand you have to rotate players but in the key positions, and being a goalkeeper is a really key position, that understanding must be second nature and that was the result of the third goal."
"It does take a little bit of time to get used to and in the Premier League you don't have that sort of time. "He's got to decide who he's going to stick with, whether it's De Gea or Lindegaard, regardless of how much money he's spent on De Gea if Man United are going to win any trophies."
United are aiming to avoid losing three successive games for the first time in almost 11 years when they play at Manchester City on Sunday in the FA Cup. United have not suffered three defeats in a row since the last three games of the 2000/01 campaign, when the Premier League title had already been won.
Fergie: Noisy neighbours won't go away Sir Alex Ferguson has warned Manchester United's fans they will have to get used to scrapping for honours with their "noisy neighbours".
Ferguson famously used that description to assess Manchester City two years ago, at the start of their £1billion quest to reach the top. The summit is now in reach, certainly in England given City are three points clear of United in the Barclays Premier League and are favourites to advance from an eagerly-anticipated FA Cup third round tie at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
It is the third time the two clubs have met in cup combat in the past three seasons. United emerged triumphant in a thrilling two-legged Carling Cup semi-final in 2010, only for City to gain revenge at the same stage of the FA Cup last season. "The way we, and our supporters, should look at it is that we may as well get used to it because they are not going to go away," the United boss told Inside United.
"We played them in a semi-final last year and the year before, we're both in the Europa League this year and now we are facing them in the FA Cup. "So we have to get used to the fact that City are going to be challenging for competitions along with us. "There's every chance we're going to meet at some point - maybe not every year but on average it's going to be pretty regular.
"It's a hard FA Cup draw for us, but it will be hard for them too." United will be attempting to avoid equalling an unwanted 11-year-old record. Not since the end of the 2000-01 campaign, when the Premier League had already been won, have Manchester United lost three successive games. Yet that is the fate that awaits at City if Ferguson cannot cajole a better performance out of his injury-hit team than they produced at Newcastle on Wednesday.
"It is obviously a big game against City in the FA Cup," said Ryan Giggs. "The atmosphere will be good, we'll take a load of fans there and hopefully we can get back to winning ways." Ferguson's continued insistence he does not require at least one addition to his squad during this month's transfer window is baffling considering how tough United are finding things at present.
And victory this weekend against opponents who recorded a scarcely believable 6-1 win at Old Trafford on their last meeting and have now opened up a three-point lead in the Premier League following their dismantling of Liverpool on Tuesday, will be extremely tough.
Mancini: We need more players Roberto Mancini is desperate to bring in another player during this month's transfer window in order to bolster Manchester City's title challenge.
Mancini has raised the possibility of not even being able to name a full complement of substitutes for Sunday's FA Cup third-round tie with Manchester United. It is a rather bizarre position for the world's wealthiest club to find themselves in but has been arrived at following the refusal of Ivory Coast coach Francois Zahoui to allow Yaya and Kolo Toure to delay their departure for preparations ahead of the African Nations Cup.
That has compounded the difficulties caused by Gareth Barry's suspension and injuries to Mario Balotelli, Owen Hargreaves and, possibly, Samir Nasri. It merely strengthens Mancini's fears he simply does not have the resources to be certain City will complete their championship quest without a major mishap.
"If we don't have the players it's tough for us," said the City boss. "We are not United. We don't have 19 championships. "United and Chelsea have won trophies for many years. So they are quiet. They understand that they can play without pressure. For us it's different. "This could be the first championship for many years and we need to do everything we can to win it."
By doing everything, Mancini means not letting the strength of his squad be reduced significantly. The problem for City's owners is not finding the cash, it is proving to UEFA they are serious about meeting the strict Financial Fair Play regulations that began this season and which the Blues are virtually certain to fail given the vast scale of their losses. Only by reducing them dramatically will City's hierarchy hope to avoid punishment, which means Mancini may have to sell before be can buy.
To that end, the departure of Carlos Tevez cannot come soon enough, although any movement with AC Milan and Inter, who have also expressed an interest, is proving slow. "It's better that we sell first," said Mancini. "Maybe then we can then take in other players. "I said two months ago that we could have a big problem in January because we have to play big games without Yaya."
Indeed, Toure could miss up to five Premier League games, in addition to Sunday's FA Cup tie, the fourth round should City get through and the two-legged Carling Cup semi-final with Liverpool. However, Mancini is also acutely aware that with Tevez remaining in Argentina, City have effectively been operating one striker down for the past three months.
"If we have strikers injured then we need to buy another," said Mancini. "Because (Edin) Dzeko has a problem in his knee, at the moment I have one striker and two midfielders." Instead of facing Sir Alex Ferguson's men, the Tours will be flying from Paris, where they are required for a team meeting on Saturday, to Abu Dhabi for a two-week training camp ahead of the tournament, jointly held in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.
And evidently, Mancini has no faith in some of the back-up players outside his senior squad because he is contemplating the possibility of only naming six substitutes. "For Sunday we have 17 players," he said. "I don't think we will have 18. "Gareth is suspended, Mario is injured. Samir was better yesterday but I don't know."
The strange case of Owen Hargreaves offers little cause for optimism either as two starts in the Carling Cup and a substitute appearance in the Premier League win over Aston Villa have not given way to a more consistent presence in the City squad. "Owen has worked with the team in the last two weeks without a problem," said Mancini.
"But it is clear that he is not Yaya at this moment. "He needs to play and work. I hope he can be ready to play one game but it depends on him." It leaves Mancini with just James Milner and Nigel de Jong available to face United from his pool of orthodox midfielders, although that could be supplemented by Pablo Zabaleta, or even Nasri should the former Arsenal man recover in time.
City lose Toures to Ivory Coast call-up 5 January 2012
Ivory Coast have rejected Manchester City’s appeal for Kolo and Yaya Toure to delay joining up with the national squad.The pair are due to report in Paris on Saturday ahead of the African Cup of Nations, which begins in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea on January 21.
Roberto Mancini was hoping to hang on to the pair for a few extra days to they would be available for City's FA Cup tie against cross-town rivals Manchester United on Sunday.But Ivory Coast manager Francois Zahoui has insisted all players must report for the national team on January 7, meaning City will be without two key first-team players for the derby clash at the Etihad Stadium.
"Clubs know the rules," Zahoui told BBC Africa. "I'm expecting them (the Toures) for the FIFA deadline.""The national team in Ivory Coast is led by people who are well educated and I was surprised that people in England think that we don't know the FIFA rules about dates.""Here, when we call-up the players, they are obliged to turn up at the date indicated by FIFA."
"So when we call them up we know that the clubs need to let them go.""I said to the managers, 'Be careful because there's a great expectation here and we need our cohesion and we have our 10 days together and we need a team spirit at our training camp'."
"Arsene Wenger was my coach (at Nancy in France) so we have a close, respectful relationship. But even with him I said that the head of the Ivorian federation won't mess about. Don't turn this into a stand-off.""So our call-up day is January 7. I hope and pray they respect this date and that there's not a conflict between clubs and the federation."
Ivory Coast have been grouped with Sudan, Angola and Burkina Faso for the African Cup of Nations.
Inter not interested in Sneijder sale 6 January 2012
Inter sporting director Marco Branca has rejected rumours that his side are locked in talks with Manchester City regarding Wesley Sneijder.British sources had claimed that Inter were willing to use the Dutchman as makeweight in a deal for Carlos Tevez, who is desperate to find a new club before the end of the transfer window.
"There were no discussions whatsoever regarding Wesley Sneijder today during our meeting in London with representatives of Manchester City," Branca told Inter's website.AC Milan seem to be leading the race to sign Tevez, but Italian sources have claimed that Inter are also vying for the Argentine's services.
However, with City refusing to accept loan offers for the striker, Inter are reportedly pessimistic about their chances to land the 27-year-old.Questioned about his future earlier on Thursday, Sneijder suggested he was '90 per cent' certain of staying with the Serie A giants but refused to rule out a January exit, with Manchester United believed to be interested in the midfielder.
The Netherlands international, who joined Inter from Real Madrid in 2009, has a contract with the Serie A side until 2015.
Thierry Henry makes Arsenal return
Thierry Henry has completed his return to Arsenal, signing on a short-term loan deal from the Major League Soccer's New York Red Bulls.
Report: QPR make Samba bid
QPR have reportedly made a £5million bid for Blackburn defender Christopher Samba.
Spurs suffer double injury blow
Tottenham's William Gallas and Sandro have both been sidelined by calf tears suffered during Tuesday's Barclays Premier League victory over West Brom.
O'Neill cools Richardson rumours
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill has insisted he has had no contact from Arsenal over versatile midfielder Kieran Richardson.
Paul Clement leaves Blackburn
Blackburn have confirmed that assistant manager Paul Clement has left the club and he is now expected to join Carlo Ancelotti at Paris St Germain.
Coyle expects Cahill move soon
Gary Cahill could be a Chelsea player by Sunday, according to Bolton boss Owen Coyle.
Report: Scholes could return to United
Paul Scholes is ready to come out of retirement to help solve Manchester United's problems, according to reports in the UK.
Henry: I couldn't say no to Arsenal
Thierry Henry admits his love for Arsenal has made it difficult for him to reject a return to the club.
Shay Given close to return
Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given is close to returning after being sidelined for a month with a hamstring injury.
Van Aanholt returns to Chelsea
Patrick van Aanholt has returned to Chelsea after his loan spell at Wigan was terminated by mutual consent between all three parties.
Hodgson won't panic in January sales
West Brom boss Roy Hodgson will not make any panic buys to ease his side's crippling injury list during the January transfer window.
Wenger: Players need educating
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes all players should be educated over the way they are expected to behave on the pitch.
Lambert: Johnson is not a cheat
Norwich manager Paul Lambert has launched a staunch defence of Canaries midfielder Bradley Johnson in the wake of criticism from QPR captain Joey Barton and manager Neil Warnock.
Injury blows for Gallas and Sandro
Tottenham's William Gallas and Sandro have both been sidelined by calf tears suffered during Tuesday's Barclays Premier League victory over West Brom.
Tony Fernandes: No job is safe
QPR chairman Tony Fernandes insists no job is safe at Loftus Road - including his own.
Ba and O'Neill land awards
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill has been named Manager of the Month for December, with Demba Ba picking up the Player of the Month gong.
Jagielka blow alters Moyes approach
Everton manager David Moyes admits injury to Phil Jagielka has affected his thinking for the transfer window.
Wenger wants to keep Walcott
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is determined to keep Theo Walcott and is happy with the England international's attitude.
Report: Fulham reject QPR's Johnson bid
Fulham have rejected an offer from QPR for Andrew Johnson, Press Association Sport understands.
Wenger avoids 'war' over Gervinho
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was not prepared to "go to war" with good friend and Ivory Coast national coach Francois Zahoui over the release of Gervinho.
Redknapp determined to keep players
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp admits he faces a tough battle to keep his fringe players at White Hart Lane this month.
United dismiss report of Rooney exit
Manchester United and Wayne Rooney have issued a combined statement denying the England striker is about to leave.
Carrick: Man Utd can bounce back
Michael Carrick has admitted Manchester United are hurting after suffering successive defeats but the midfielder insists no-one at Old Trafford is feeling sorry for themselves.
Redknapp admits to market struggles
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp admits there is no chance of the north London club being able to compete with Chelsea in the transfer market.
Di Matteo can't see Lampard leaving
Roberto Di Matteo cannot see Frank Lampard leaving Chelsea, describing the England midfielder as part of the fabric of the club.
Ferguson warning to Man City
Sir Alex Ferguson is certain FA Cup foes Manchester City will be acutely aware of the threat his side poses.
Jagielka faces six weeks out
Everton defender Phil Jagielka could be out of action for up to six weeks with a knee injury.
Paul Scholes is ready to come out of retirement to help solve Manchester United's problems, according to reports in the UK.
The 37-year-old retired at the end of last season after helping United to their 19th league title last season.
But according to The Sun newspaper, Scholes could make a sensational return to United - just six months after hanging up his boots.
Sir Alex Ferguson's side have been struggling for inspiration and creativity in midfield this season and are in a mini crisis after two back-to-back defeats in the league.
Scholes, who currently trains with the United reserves as well as coaches them, shares the concern with his side's worrying form of late.
And the United legend is reportedly willing to answer the call should Ferguson requires his help.
Ferguson has previously insisted that Scholes had another season in him - like Ryan Giggs - but could not convince the midfielder to extend his stay.
Ferguson warning to Man City Sir Alex Ferguson is certain FA Cup foes Manchester City will be acutely aware of the threat his side poses.
After successive defeats to Blackburn and Newcastle, Ferguson is again on the back foot. Three points adrift of City in the Premier League title race, United head to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday looking to avoid suffering a third loss on the trot for the first time since 2001.
He does so with a squad badly depleted by injury and convinced the players he could bring in to bolster it are not of the right quality to enhance United long-term. Yet, despite the pessimism, Ferguson also knows his players carry a history of fighting successfully against the odds. More importantly, the Scot is aware his opponents know it too.
"Manchester City have a strong, experienced squad," said Ferguson. "It is not unexpected where they are at the moment. "But they also know we are right behind them." It leaves Ferguson convinced only Tottenham could gatecrash the Manchester duopoly in the Premier League, the United boss admitting his own side have scrapped exceptionally hard to maintain an interest. "In some respects, we can say well done to still be there," he said. "And we are still there.
A lot is going to happen between now and the end of the season but I can't see anyone outside the three top teams winning the league. "Arsenal and Chelsea need all three teams to collapse and I don't think that will happen." Yet those words merely heighten the feeling amongst United fans that their club could just do with one or two more players during the current transfer window to make the difference between winning trophies and ending up as also-rans.
Frank Lampard's name has now emerged and whilst it would be a more obvious move if Ferguson tried to talk Paul Scholes out of retirement for the remainder of the campaign, it was interesting that, in a defence of his recruitment policy, the United manager did not reject the theory of signing Chelsea's long-serving midfielder, just the notion of Andre Villas-Boas being willing to do a deal.
"You are not going to tell me Chelsea would sell Frank Lampard to Manchester United in January. Do you really believe that?" said Ferguson. "There is no foundation to that. Chelsea are like us. They want to do something. The second half of the season is going to be important to them. "If they want to try and win the league they will need to have all their best players."
The same could be said of many potential targets, which is why he believes it is better to trust the players at his disposal, even though defeat in Sunday's FA Cup tie would pile even more pressure on the men from Old Trafford.
"The thing is, what can you get in January?" he said. "I have said this all the time. The players who are available that we would like, we won't get. "What do you do? Do you take a second rate player? No, of course you don't. "The injury situation has accelerated a lot of our fans into saying we will have to get someone. "I would rather stick with the ones I have got than bring someone in who ends up not having a game anyway because they are not good enough."
So, with Chris Smalling still ruled out due to a nasty bout of tonsillitis, Ferguson will rely on the players who failed at Newcastle on Wednesday to re-establish credibility after the 6-1 humiliation when they last faced City, at Old Trafford in October. Not that Ferguson wanted to discuss that miserable day.
"I won't be mentioning it," he said. "We have enough experienced players in the squad to cope with a really difficult tie. I always say I would take anyone in a home draw. The advantage is with Manchester City in that respect. "But it is a cup tie. It is a local derby and anything can happen in these games."
Wenger: We must give Henry time
Arsene Wenger has warned Arsenal fans not to expect Gunners legend Thierry Henry to hit the ground running after returning to the club on a short-term loan.
Blues fail to delay African players' departure
Chelsea have failed in their bid to have Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou available for Sunday's FA Cup third-round tie against Portsmouth.
Mancini compares City to Inter
Roberto Mancini believes there are parallels between Manchester City's rise to prominence at that of Inter Milan in Italy.
Fergie: Criticism down to bad week
Sir Alex Ferguson insists the debate about his Manchester United squad has only grown due to one bad week.
Everton may have to alter transfer plans after Phil Jagielka injury - David Moyes
Toffees boss admits transfer policy may change as injury leaves club with only two recognisable centre-backs, but without money available to buy he may consider the loan market
It’s difficult for Manchester United to admit their neighbours play the best football - Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini
Italian believes the competition in the city is similar to that in Milan where he helped Inter become top dogs, and he feels the Red Devils can't handle their rivals playing well
Arsenal striker Thierry Henry will look to Manchester United's Ryan Giggs for inspiration
Gunners legend will rely on his technical skills in his second spell at Arsene Wenger's side as he believes at the age of 34 his legs may not be up to Premier League standard
Wenger: Henry still has the fire
Arsene Wenger is in no doubt former Arsenal captain Thierry Henry still has the "fire" to light up the Barclays Premier League and Europe.
McLeish: Liverpool not chasing Bent
Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has revealed that Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has told him he is not interested in signing Darren Bent.
Anti-racism group criticises Liverpool The head of European football's anti-racism group Piara Powar believes Liverpool should have been more proactive over the latest issue to affect the club.
Magpies unfazed by Ba reports
Newcastle have no intention of allowing in-form striker Demba Ba to leave the club amid speculation suitors could activate a release-clause in his contract this month.
MacAnthony relishing Sunderland clash
Chairman Darragh MacAnthony is pleased the Peterborough players will get their moment in the spotlight when Sunderland visit London Road in the FA Cup third round.
O'Neill 'delighted' by McClean impact
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill might just have discovered a "new signing" without spending a single penny.
There will be only one winner if Sir Alex Ferguson decides his relationship with Wayne Rooney has reached point of no return at Manchester United
The wily Old Trafford boss has proved in his dealings with Beckham, Keane, Stam and company that he will not allow his aura of authority to be diminished by anyone
Ten changes but another win – Tottenham swat aside Cheltenham to prove they have the squad strength to push for the Premier League title
Giovani dos Santos' impressive performance in the routine 3-0 win over the Robins proved that Harry Redknapp should no longer hesitate when he considers rotating his squad
Thierry Henry's return will provide more offensive firepower to an already-strong Arsenal strikeforce
Goal.com's resident cartoonist Omar Momani thinks that the return of the Gunners' all-time top scorer will be the spark needed for a charge at the Premier League title
Manchester City's Roberto Mancini: 'Manchester United are the best team in England'
Italian manager also feels that it was important that his charges beat the Red Devils in the FA Cup last season as they eventually went on to win it and end their trophy drought
Tottenham's Harry Redknapp refuses to rule out move for Blackburn Rovers defender Christopher Samba
The Spurs manager has already confirmed he could be in the market for new players in the January transfer window, and now says a move for the Rovers captain is not impossible
Arsene Wenger confirms Thierry Henry will be included in Arsenal's Champions League squad to face AC Milan
The 34-year-old returned to the Emirates on a two-month loan deal, as Wenger admits he initially felt the striker would reject the proposed short-term move
Harry Redknapp admits Giovani dos Santos wants to leave Tottenham and says club will not be signing Jordan Rhodes
Mexican international is open to offers in order to seal an exit out of White Hart Lane, as Spurs chief distances club from move for League One's in-form striker
Liverpool working with Merseyside Police following claims of racist abuse towards Oldham's Tom Adeyemi
The club have called on fans to help with the ongoing investigation, following reports of racist chants directed towards the 20-year-old during the FA Cup tie at Anfield on Friday
Man arrested as police investigate claims of racial abuse towards former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore on Twitter
A 21-year-old has been taken into custody by police following claims from the broadcaster and charity supporter that he was racially abused on the social networking website
Tottenham ready to swap Roman Pavlyuchenko for Marseille's Loic Remy - report
The Premier League high-flyers are keen to boost their firepower by landing the L'OM talisman, and are willing to sacrifice the Russian forward in order to push through a deal
AC Milan CEO Adriano Galliani: We have reached an agreement with Manchester City's Carlos Tevez
The 67-year-old has told reporters that the forward has agreed to join the Italians, but a deal still needs to be reached with his current employers
Bolton closing in on New York Red Bulls' Tim Ream, agent reveals
A deal for the American international could be sealed as early as this weekend as the Trotters look to prepare for life without captain Gary Cahill
