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Giggs is great - Schmeichel

Ryan Giggs has been described as the most influential player of the Premier League era by former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel.

FA agrees betting crackdown

Professional footballers in England will be banned from betting on matches anywhere in the world from next season.

Cabral faces uncertain future

Midfielder Cabral could be set to stay at Sunderland, with Serie A side Genoa reluctant to sign him on a permanent basis.

Aurier excited by Arsenal

Toulouse right-back Serge Aurier admits he would find it hard to turn down a summer move to Arsenal.

Rodgers: Top four a big ask

Brendan Rodgers admits Liverpool's rich trophy-laden history made regaining Champions League status a huge challenge.

Pellegrini: Ambition is key

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has promised to be ambitious in the transfer market this summer despite the financial restrictions placed on the club by UEFA.

David could return to Holland

Fulham midfielder Chris David has admitted that he would be open to a return to his former club FC Twente.

Wednesday's gossip column

Liverpool continue Lallana pursuit, Speroni holds Palace talks, West Ham target Olsson, plus more.

Villa outcasts get reprieve

Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert is set to hand Darren Bent, Alan Hutton and Charles N'Zogbia another chance at the club.