The legendary Juventus goalkeeper has faced some fearsome frontmen down the years, but he does not consider Barcelona's talisman to be among the best
Chris Burton
The Serbian midfielder had to fill in at centre-back against Burnley on Boxing Day and he is happy to fill whatever position Jose Mourinho asks of him
As the Frenchman prepares to break Alex Ferguson's Premier League longevity record, we look at some of the key data behind his career
Joe Wright
The Northern Ireland international defender is as good as Liverpool's new £75 million man Virgil van Dijk and could be sold, says West Brom manager
Harry West
Former Reds star Dean Saunders has warned the Dutch defender that he will need to give 100 per cent at all times in order to be a success at Anfield
The Gunners manager has has praised his board for acknowledging the need for stability and continuity and refusing to bow to external pressure
The Reds boss is aware that moves could be made for his players in the January window, but insists he is under no pressure to part with anybody
Mauricio Pochettino claimed in the summer that the Spaniard did not fancy competition in north London, but the Blues star says that was not the case
The Potters defender is fulfilling his dreams in football and has shown the path it takes to go from the streets to the very top of the game
Nizaar Kinsella
Liverpool have announced that terms have been agreed with Southampton and center back Virgil van Dijk
Sandile Ndumo
Jose Mourinho's side have gone three games without a win in all competitions and will be hoping to get back on track as they bid farewell to 2017
Pep Guardiola believes the change in fortunes for Crystal Palace isn't down to new manager Roy Hodgson but instead Wilfried Zaha
The Blues have put together a good winter run and go into the game as strong favourites against the struggling Potters
Everything you need to know ahead of the Premier League clash at Anfield on Saturday afternoon
Paying £75 million for the Dutch defender was an exorbitant outlay, but the Liverpool manager said it was down to the market
Dejan Kalinic
The club's record purchase of Virgil van Dijk does not increase the prospect of the Brazilian leaving Anfield
Dom Farrell
The Portuguese manager says that the club need to replace Michael Carrick, who has played just once this season
Harry Sherlock
Manchester United are currently 15 points behind the Premier League leaders, and the Portuguese once again has them in his sights
The ex-Gunners striker believes the Chilean's team-mates have turned against him as he pushes for a move, with it time for Arsene Wenger to cash in
The Blues are likely to face a fight to keep their star player this summer, with the Liga champions having been strongly linked with a move
The Liverpool teenager's assertion that racism is not being taken seriously by football's authorities has prompted two formal complaints
Turnover increased to £361.3m from £329.1m in the previous year, the latest financial results from the Blues have revealed
Jamie Smith
The Celtic manager almost headed back to the Liberty Stadium after his tenure at Liverpool came to an end
The Frenchman has spent over 20 years at the helm in north London, with just one more game needing to be taken in to set a new Premier League record
The former Liverpool defender believes that man in charge at Manchester City has shown how to develop a winning team, rather than grind out results
Pep Guardiola went out of his way to praise the 29-year-old's resurgence, insisting that the Blues' historic run would be impossible without him
Sam Lee
Luciano Spalletti is prepared to sanction moves during the winter window, but will only part with players that are no longer committed to his club
The Gunners have taken the opportunity to rotate in continental competition this season, but their record signing wants to challenge for the crown
After a poor first half against Burnley, the Red Devils boss says he will not use the two centre forwards together again until they return to top form
Ben Valentine
Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond as we head into the winter window
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The Liverpool captain is back in training as he recovers from a hamstring injury and his manager hopes to have him at his disposal before too long
The Ghanaian lays down his outfit's ambitions for the upcoming tie with The Baggies
P Narkortu Teye
The Red Devils boss has pointed out that a £75 million signing has gone above and beyond this term after seeing the striker's errors criticised
The Dutch defender is on his way to Anfield in a record-breaking deal and has been backed to reach the very top of the game by an ex-Celtic colleague
The strength of the Premier League, and Manchester City's form, has left the Blues boss praising the achievement of securing a Champions League spot
The Man United boss was quick to remind his Premier League adversary about his comments over Paul Pogba's fee after Liverpool's record purchase
According to his manager, the defender has responded well after being forced off early in Manchester City's win over Newcastle United
Iain Strachan
The Tottenham manager believes it is impossible to put a value on his record-breaking striker as his exploits continue to attract interest from afar
The Brazilian midfielder captaining Liverpool does not necessarily mean that he will be staying at the club, according to the man in charge at Anfield
The Ivory Coast international's form has led to rumours he could leave Crystal Palace, but Roy Hodgson insists the forward will stay at Selhurst Park
Gunners legend Thierry Henry has suggested that uncertainty over the Chilean's future has caused a split, with players now refusing to celebrate goals
The Manchester City boss feels Liverpool's record-setting capture could prove a shrewd long-term investment, despite his cost
The Blues are keen to tie down their star attacker as interest from the European champions continues
The Premier League leaders continue to challenge on multiple fronts in 2017-18, but their manager believes claiming a clean sweep will be impossible
The Premier League and La Liga heavyweights have been linked with the talented full-back, and Slavisa Jokanovic accepts the teenager could leave
The Reds have been linked with a January move for the Croatian and his manager in Turin admits a short-term spell elsewhere could help the player
The former Blues defender is taking his coaching badges and is considered to be an ideal candidate to return to Stamford Bridge at some stage
The Italy international has been linked with another move after enduring a tough time at AC Milan, but his agent says there will be no January deal
The 26-year-old did not want to commit himself long-term to the Blues with a Blancos move looking like a potential option
Miles Chambers
The Frenchman, who coached the centre-back during their time together at Southampton, is adamant the Reds have pulled off a big coup
The midfielder put in another good display in their Crystal Palace win, raising questions as to when the club would tie him down to a new deal
After receiving both disciplinary action and compassionate leave, the former Madrid forward can bounce back according to the side's manager
Ante Jukic
A preview of the weekend's Premier League action with Opta stats - including Burnley's impressive form on their travels and Man City's joys in Londo
Mikael Silvestre insists Jose Mourinho has the experience to continue Manchester United's form under pressure,
Ahead of his side's trip to Swansea City next week, the midfielder believes he has not discovered a return to his best form
A former favourite at Camp Nou sees similarities between the great side he graced and that at the Etihad Stadium, with one man playing a leading role
The Arsenal midfielder is set for talks with the club and believes he'll be able to get a new contract signed soon
Allen Ramsey
The highly-rated 17-year-old made his senior debut last season and is now being challenged to kick on and join the first-team ranks on a regular basis
The Chilean forward is almost in the final six months of his Gunners contract, but his manager maintains that he is not expecting to sanction a sale
Ryan Benson
The Portuguese superstar moved to Old Trafford in the summer of 2003 having passed up the opportunity to head for heavyweight sides in Spain or Italy
After the Istanbul side's comfortable win in the Turkish Cup, the club's board denied reports of a lucrative move to the Premier League
The England midfielder has yet to sign a contract extension with Arsenal but showed against Palace why the club should do everything to keep him
Chris Wheatley
The Eagles star man was again in his element but was unable to prevent the Gunners from halting his side’s impressive run
Tolu Olasoji
The Liverpool playmaker continues to be heavily linked with a big-money transfer to Catalunya, with a fellow Brazilian convinced he will be a success
The Portuguese playmaker has had to be patient in pursuit of regular game time under Pep Guardiola but insists he is delighted to be in England
Southampton may have lost the Dutch defender to a Premier League rival, but their manager is convinced they will be stronger for it
Peter Hanson
The Real Madrid midfielder has been linked with a January switch to England, but he claims he is happy to fight for his place at Santiago Bernabeu
The Gunners are currently sixth in the Premier League table and will be seeking to keep pace with the top four in a crucial clash at Selhurst Park
The Everton forward has passed the 200-goal mark in the Premier League but insists he is not overly concerned about raising the all-time scoring bar
The Gunners boss draws level with his old sparring partner after more than 20 years in the hotseat, as Arsenal keep up the chase for the top four
The youngster suffered alleged racial abuse in a Youth League clash against Spartak Moscow, and was incensed over the light punishment meted out
The Real Madrid star is not heading back to Old Trafford, but his face can still be found at Carrington as the Red Devils are put through their paces
The Dutchman might be about to become the most expensive defender in history, but Cardiff's manager would not swap him for an Ivorian in South Wales
The Armenian has been linked with a return to Borussia Dortmund amid dwindling game time in England, and his family appear to support that proposal
Brendan Rodgers' side already have a huge advantage over Aberdeen and Rangers and will be confident of ending 2017 with a win over their arch-rivals
The Netherlands international will prove his worth to Liverpool over the long term, according to the Reds boss, who hailed his qualities
Jon Fisher
Torino have confirmed that their star striker has not suffered a serious injury amid reports that he could leave the club in the January window
The 20-year-old winger has apparently attracted interest from the Premier League side once again, but the German side insist he is going nowhere
Everything you need to know ahead of the Premier League clash at Selhurst Park on Thursday
On the back of a stellar 2017 for the England striker, the Spurs captain has hailed his colleague as one of the best players in the world
The former Sheffield Wednesday boss will replace Paul Clement at the Liberty Stadium on an initial deal until the end of the season
The Netherlands international, signed on a five-and-a-half year deal, is part of greater transfer strategy for the Merseysiders
Melissa Reddy
The England international scored the decisive goal in Wednesday's victory over Newcastle United and hopes he can maintain his efficiency
The Magpies boss has shed light on why the Ghanaian started on the bench against Manchester City
Evans Gyamera-Antwi
The defender will move to Anfield for a huge fee in January but the former Liverpool man has suggested that they haven't overpaid
Peter McVitie
The Southampton defender will complete a £75 million move to Anfield in the coming days and the Barca legend doesn't expect the big spending to stop
Jose Mourinho has explained why he decided to substitute Zlatan Ibrahimovic at half-time during Man United's 2-2 draw with Burnley
The Spaniard has denied that he had any interest in the Southampton defender following confirmation of his move to Liverpool
The Egypt coach hailed the Liverpool forward, saying he has the ability to play for the Spanish giants
The Spurs star outscored both men in 2017, but recognises that he must continued to sustain his form to be mentioned alongside them
The Premier League leaders have won 18 league games in a row but their manager says that his former club have the edge in Europe
The manager was pleased with Manchester City's victory on Wednesday, given the defensive approach adopted by their opponents
The Premier League leaders are close to Bayern Munich's winning run of 19 games under Pep Guardiola but Sterling insists only points matter
Pep Guardiola wants a new centre-back in January, and after missing out to Liverpool for the Dutchman he has now seen his captain get injured again
The former Saints forward had his say on the first blockbuster transfer of the new year, and other players were not slow to lend their opinions on VVD
The Belgian defender tried to play through an injury sustained in the first few minutes, but was replaced early in the contest
Harry Kane is on his way to winning the Golden Boot for the third straight season, but we can't forget about those who came before the Tottenham star
Jurgen Klopp has finally secured his priority defensive target as the Merseysiders landed the centre-back ahead of the league leaders
The attacker previews their midweek fixture with the table toppers
With the club winless in four and bottom of the Premier League, the caretaker boss hopes investment can lift them up the table
Merseyside Police has confirmed that the defender has been charged in relation to an incident on Friday morning
Only PSG and runaway Premier League-leaders Manchester City have outscored Jurgen Klopp's insatiable Reds in Europe's top five leagues
Barca are still hoping to sign the Brazilian winger from the Reds and his compatriot insists agreeing to the switch would be the right choice
Our Fantasy writer looks back on the last first half of the campaign and highlights the best performers from Manchester City, Liverpool and Tottenham
Kevin Devries
Jamie Redknapp believes the former Arsenal midfielder has become a better player since moving to Anfield in the summer
The Sweden international's first start of the season was curtailed at half-time, and the Portuguese has explained why
The Foxes surrendered a goal advantage as they bowed to the Hornets and the 21-year-old is displeased with the poor showing
Gbenga Adewoye
The two Spaniards have combined on six separate occasions thus far this season, leading to praise from their manager
The Brazilian was superb on his 200th appearance for the Reds to underline how important he is to them, and why Barca are desperate to get him
The Spaniard insists the Magpies have the quality to climb the table, provided he is backed in the transfer window
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says Manchester City have set the bar this season and all the other teams must be motivated
Celtic and Brighton are not in talks over a deal for Moussa Dembele
After the Spurs forward broke his Premier League record, the former star striker says he could score goals anywhere
The Liverpool boss has no interest in how many goals his individual players have scored this season
Pep Guardiola's side can move 15 points clear on Wednesday but the defender said his team-mates cannot afford to relax
Sacha Pisani
The Bournemouth striker remained coy when discussing his dramatic and contentious equaliser against West Ham on Boxing Day
The Paris Saint-Germain star was pipped by the Chelsea man to the honor on Tuesday
The Reds' games at home to Leicester City and away to Burnley will arrive too soon for the captain or left-back
A brilliant late double from the England star saved a point for the hosts, and he was delighted to see his side battle back from the brink
The DR Congo international returns to first team action since he got injured against Manchester United last year December
Taiye Taiwo
The youngster's mother appears to have played a role in persuading the Liverpool boss to start her son against Swansea City
Jack Davies
The former Arsenal man scored Liverpool's fifth goal in a 5-0 win over Swansea City but was not happy with his performance
Player-manager Leon Britton reflects on their Boxing Day humiliation at the hands of the Reds
The legendary midfielder has not played for his national team for over a year, but he is determined to lead them to more success even at 34
The pair teamed up to devastating effect during a trophy-laden spell at Juventus, but the Italian refused to comment on links with Chelsea.
Alex Fisher
The goalkeeper's own goal handed Watford victory, but the Leicester City manager insisted all of his players should take responsibility
The Toffees boss says the striker has been forbidden to seek a club north of Watford despite finding his first-team opportunities restricted
The Red Devils' draw with Burnley prompted their manager to decry an unfair transfer market and more poor goals conceded
The Blues lacked cutting edge in their 0-0 draw at Everton and the striker returned to make the difference against Brighton
Manchester United came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw, but that scoring output still left the manager disappointed
The striker enjoyed an incredible day in Tottenham's 5-2 win over Southampton, leaving his manager to declare him "one of the best"
The England attacker came on to make it six goals in seven games with a brace, underlining why Ibrahimovic should not have started as a second striker
Kris Voakes
While few managers can match the Special One's record in the Premier League, he very rarely manager to bring his teams back from behind
The Reds look to jump back into fourth place as they host struggling Swansea under interim manager Leon Britton at Anfield
Jurgen Klopp has made four changes from the first 11 in the 3-3 away draw with Arsenal for Tuesday evening's test at Anfield
Two goals against Southampton saw the Englishman surpass the Argentine as Europe's most prolific marksman across the calendar year
The Portuguese manager has hit out at Leicester City supporters who booed referee Moss for handing the Ghana international his marching orders
A reported bid for the French striker was surprising news for the Celtic boss, but he admits they could lose him in the January transfer window
The extra day that Pep Guardiola's side have to recover for their game against Newcastle United will make a big difference, says the Red Devils boss
The midfielder is approaching a decade of playing in the Premier League and is weighing up his next move
The centre-back's future is once again the subject of speculation, leading to him being left out of the squad for the Boxing Day clash
The Swede's start is one of four changes Jose Mourinho has made to the side that drew 2-2 with Leicester City on Saturday
The England international's strike against Southampton saw him break the record set by Alan Shearer 22 years ago
The former West Brom and Stoke boss is relishing the chance to take on the challenge of turning their inconsistent Championship season around
The midfielder has showered praise on his teammates urging them to put up a great performance against Manchester City on Wednesday
The Blues are on a four-match unbeaten run in all competitions as they prepare for the arrival of Chris Hughton's Seagulls in West London
Ryan Kelly
The striker defended his team-mate from criticism he received against Burnley, while adding that such abuse from fans only makes him better
Jose Mourinho's Red Devils are performing below the level required and they will have to up their game against a high-flying Clarets team
Everything you need to know ahead of the Premier League clash at St James' Park on Wednesday evening
Everything you need to know ahead of the Premier League clash at Old Trafford on Boxing Day
With his team flying high atop the Premier League, Pep Guardiola said fatigue was unlikely to play a role for Manchester City.
Sean Dyche's side have shown they can contend for a European place this season, according to the Manchester United manager
The Blues boss has signalled that his word will be listened to as his club await the opening of the winter market
Jose Mourinho is a big admirer of the 20-year-old and has sanctioned a January move, though the Brazilian would stay at Bordeaux until the summer
It's been a whirlwind 2017 - here's our jam-packed roundup of a busy year in the Premier League
Leon Britton sheds light on his excitement about the striker's neat finish on Saturday
Winston Reid reckons the outcome of the game would have been "one hundred per cent" different but for the Ghanaian's wasted penalty
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Ronan Murphy
Many of the world's biggest names shared photographs and messages on their social media accounts, wishing fans a wonderful Christmas
Blues duo Marcos Alonso and Antonio Rudiger want the champions to respond swiftly to their setback at Everton
The midfielder appears to have taken aim at former Manchester United captain Gary Neville with a pointed Christmas tweet
Rumoured to be on Manchester United's radar, the Dutch youngster did his growing reputation no harm with a goal in a win over Willem II
The Armenian has been linked with a move back to Signal Iduna Park, but his old club consider a deal unlikely
The Catalan's men will enjoy a very merry Christmas after claiming 55 of a maximum 57 points, playing some of the best football England has ever seen
The legendary midfielder admits the Gunners have have been "not good enough" of late, with it vital that key men are retained and fresh faces added
The ex-England boss worked with the enigmatic Swedish striker while in Turin, while also coaching the best player he has ever seen at Real Madrid
The Foxes gaffer is excited about their fight back against the Red Devils despite playing with one man down
The 29-year-old centre-back still had three years to run on the contract he signed in 2015, but has been rewarded for a fine season so far
The Reds boss believes a top-four finish will be a good achievement for the Reds, with Champions League qualification now the sole target for 2017-18
The Red Devils saw two points slip through their grasp in a dramatic draw at Leicester, with everyone inside the camp left frustrated by a stalemate
The Blues have staged a disappointing defence of their Premier League crown, with the decision to part with a proven frontman being questioned
A suspected hamstring injury will keep the Reds skipper out of a Boxing Day meeting with the Swans at Anfield
Nicholas McGee
The former Gunners shot-stopper admits working under the Scot helped him get the most out of his career
The Blues find themselves a whopping 16 points behind Man City at Christmas, and they simply must delve into the market to close the widening gap
The versatile Dutchman has been linked with a January switch to Catalunya, and a former boss at Old Trafford and Camp Nou says a switch makes sense
The ex-Man Utd defender says those at the Etihad Stadium must win multiple titles to join the elite, while he has questioned the Red Devils
The Geordie legend is adamant he will be surpassed by the Spurs man, who matched his record for most domestic league goals in a calendar year
The Portuguese coach criticised his players' inability to react in the late stages of their 2-2 draw against Leicester City on Saturday night
The Manchester United boss was in no mood to speak about the midfielder potentially becoming his club's long-term captain after Saturday's draw
The Tottenham forward continued his fine form while the Manchester United midfielder scored two excellent goals against Leicester City
Though Fernandinho has agreed a new contract, the club are exploring long-term replacements for the Brazilian midfielder
Oli Platt
Pep Guardiola's side are 13 clear at Christmas after Manchester United's draw with Leicester City, the largest margin ever in the English top flight
Juan Mata netted twice but the Red Devils were thwarted at the last by Harry Maguire's 94th-minute equaliser
The England international's first top-flight goal also came against the Red Devils as he again proved his worth versus a big-six team
The Blues had 25 shots without success in the 0-0 draw and the Italian insisted playing without a striker was not the issue
The England striker has now scored 36 league goals in 2017, which is the same amount the Newcastle legend managed in 1995
Matthew Judge
The Frenchman has served a three-match ban after being sent off at Arsenal and returns to league play after being part of the 2-1 loss to Bristol City
The striker is unhappy with the rotation policy at the Etihad Stadium, but the manager understands the Argentine's concerns
The Cameroon and Egypt internationals' goals helped the Potters secure the maximum points against the Baggies at the bet365 Stadium
The Ghana international came off the bench to rescue the Swans from conceding their 13th defeat of the season in Saturday's league encounter
The Swansea frontman talks about finding the target in the English topflight for the first time in four months
The Citizens became the first team in the Premier League era to score over 100 goals in a single year, while also sealing a 17th consecutive win
The former Chelsea winger scored a goal and provided a lovely assist, while his compatriot endured a bittersweet evening in Saturday's top-flight tie
The Hammers boss rues the missed effort in Saturday's fall to Newcastle
