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Andros Townsend reveals boredom led to ban for misconduct over betting

• 'It all started while watching games in my hotel room' • Tottenham midfielder devastated to miss Under-21s finals Andros Townsend has revealed that boredom led him to place the bets that resulted in a fine and ban from the Football Association this week. The Tottenham midfielder was…

Fellaini in Arsenal link

Sky Bet have slashed the odds on Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini joining Arsenal following a run of bets.

Kompany: No Mancini bust-up

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has denied his relationship with former manager Roberto Mancini suffered a breakdown.

Croatia v Scotland: Scotland manager Gordon Strachan still searching for his best team

Gordon Strachan is doing his best to invest Friday night's World Cup qualifier between Croatia and Scotland with meaning.        

Chelsea want to sign me, says Brazil forward Hulk

• Zenit St Petersburg forward a long-standing Chelsea target • 'If I said there wasn't anything in it, I would be lying' Hulk has said that Chelsea want to sign him from Zenit St Petersburg. The Brazil forward, a long-standing target for the club, was asked on Thursday about interest…

VIDEO: Fernandinho: Man City are spectacular

Manchester City's new signing Fernandinho says he is "excited" at joining a "spectacular" club after arriving for a fee of around £30m.

Everton will offer Leighton Baines a longer deal to stop him joining David Moyes at Manchester United

Left back will be offered the chance to finish his career at Goodison Park rather than rejoin his old manager David Moyes at Manchester United.        

Arsenal preparing to join European superpowers with £70m boost, says chief executive Ivan Gazidis

Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis says Arsène Wenger will be given funds to sign best players in the world.        

Arsenal can now afford to sign Rooney, says chief executive

• Arsène Wenger to have extra £70m a year for top players • Ivan Gazidis outlines increase in Arsenal's 'financial firepower' Ivan Gazidis has declared that Arsenal are ready to "compete with any club in the world" as they enter a new financial era that will give them the…