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Michael Owen Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen believes finishing third this season would be a 'huge step forward' for the club.

BARCELONA - A second-string Barcelona dashed Rubin Kazan's bid to make the Champions League last 16 on Tuesday when B team players Andreu Fontas and Victor Vazquez fired the La Liga giants to a 2-0 home win.

JOHANNESBURG - Uruguay ended Ghana's dream of being the first African team in the World Cup semi-finals when they won a penalty shootout 4-2 after their quarter-final finished 1-1 at the end of extra time on Friday.

David Ospina Former Arsenal goalkeeper Pat Jennings says David Ospina should retain his place between the sticks in the north London derby.

Álvaro Negredo Playing against the likes of Bayern Munich in the Champions League is why Alvaro Negredo joined Manchester City.

Barcelona are reportedly keen on recruiting Inter Milan midfielder Patrick Vieira in January to help fill the voids left by players participating in the African Cup of Nations.

Tottenham Hotspur striker Peter Crouch believes Spurs are well on the way to replacing fierce rivals Arsenal as the dominant footballing force in North London.

New Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez has spoken of his delight at his move to Old Trafford, following an £8 million summer switch from Mexican side Chivas.

St Etienne midfielder Blaise Matuidi has revealed his desire to leave the Ligue 1 club this summer.

Borussia Dortmund have issued a hands-off warning to any clubs - including Manchester United - interesting in signing their Japanese playmaker Shinji Kagawa, after insisting that they will not be forced into offloading the player.

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill has suggested that loanee Danny Rose may not feature in Sunday's tussle with Newcastle United, unless the England Under-21 left-back's head is in the right place following the events of midweek.

Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez says he is not afraid to fight for his place in the Red Devils’ starting XI.

Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish paid for a season of mediocrity with his job on Monday as his disappointing season in charge of the Premier League club ended with his sacking.

Chelsea have announced that they will mount the "strongest appeal possible" after being banned from registering players for the next two transfer windows by FIFA.

Joe Allen has returned from the international break acutely aware of what he needs to do to break into the mould of the world's top-level midfielders.

Brazil midfielder Ramires has revealed that he asked for the advice of two former Arsenal players before deciding on a move to Premier League champions Chelsea.

Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Douglas Costa - a target of Manchester United - has revealed that he still harbours hopes of joining the Red Devils in the future.

Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher says he thrives on the challenge of going head-to-head with the best playmakers Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool have to offer. The 25-year-old - who has made more than 140 league appearances for the Red Devils since progressing from the club's acclaimed youth ranks - has become an integral component in Sir Alex Ferguson's side with his tireless box-to-box displays. And the Scottish international has revealed that he revels in his opportunity to test himself against some of English football's greats, as well as posing them some serious questions of his own.

Edwin van der Sar’s great goalkeeping career is on the verge of coming to an end, according to Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

Ryan Giggs and Gary Neville will swap Manchester for Malta when they call time on their glittering careers.  

Inter Milan midfielder Sulley Muntari has rubbished reports linking him with a move to Tottenham Hotspur in January.  

Gareth Southgate believes that Phil Jones’ stint in Manchester United's midfield will ultimately make him a better defender.