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Football quiz: Samir Nasri

Today's questions can't decide whether they should stay or they should go

John W Henry sets Liverpool's sights on the Champions League

??? 'If we don't [qualify], it would be a major disappointment'??? Henry believes Manchester United are favourites for titleThe Liverpool owner, John W Henry, has warned Kenny Daglish and Liverpool that failure to qualify for the Champions League next season would be a "major disappointment" for...

I don't like Manchester, admits Balotelli

??? Manchester City striker courts controversy once again??? Refuses to rule out move back to Italy with MilanMario Balotelli has followed his team-mate Carlos Tevez in declaring that he does not like the city of Manchester, as well as admitting he sees his future back in Milan. The Manchester City...

Mood swing at Arsenal leaves Ars??ne Wenger needing silverware | Kevin McCarra

Arsenal fans cannot nourish themselves so easily on memories now they have been starved of a trophy for six yearsFriendlies count only when you lose. The victories are met with a thin smile at best. When Manchester United beat Barcelona at the weekend no one supposed the hierarchy had been reversed...

Newcastle tell Barton to leave on a free after Twitter outburst

??? Criticism of board proves the last straw??? Player's agent expects no shortage of takersJoey Barton's agent has said there will be no shortage of takers for the outspoken midfielder after Newcastle United made the 28-year-old available on a free transfer.Barton, who cost ??5.8m from Manchester...

Report warns of need to curb spending

??? Report backs Michel Platini's financial fair play plan??? Premier League's football creditors rule could surviveMichel Platini has warned the architects of a breakaway European super league that their clubs would be ejected from their domestic leagues if they went ahead. Some might consider it...

Your takes on the SPL in summer

Wind, rain and misery all feature in this week's efforts on the SPL's early start to the season

Fabregas saga poses threat to Arsenal's plans

The long-running Cesc Fabregas transfer saga is threatening to affect Arsenal's pursuit of the Valencia winger Juan Mata with the Spain international now likely to cost more because of a clause in his contract triggered over the weekend.