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City linked with Parma swoop

Manchester City are reported to have agreed a deal with Parma for their midfield starlet McDonald Mariga.

Blues vow to support Terry

Chelsea have vowed to support John Terry amid allegations the footballer had an affair with a former team-mate's girlfriend.

Stoke want Pompey keeper Begovic

Stoke are close to signing Portsmouth's goalkeeper Asmir Begovic for £2m, BBC Radio Stoke reports.

Arshavin plays through pain

Arsenal ace Andrey Arshavin has revealed he has been playing through the pain barrier in recent weeks.

Tom Huddlestone the quiet achiever who became a big noise

Tottenham's pass master believes he is finally fulfilling his potential at White Hart LaneA door opens on to a corridor in a school in north London and in a flash the place is filled with the soprano squealing that only a gaggle of teenage girls can produce. In the midst of it all is a man who...

Crystal Palace's troubles strike a blow

The Championship club are the latest victims of football's crazy economicsNever mind the Glazers, what about the Glaziers? This was Crystal Palace's nickname until 1974, when Malcolm Allison decreed that in future they would be known as the Eagles. A spot of double glazing would not go amiss at...

Dara O Briain on Man Utd's title bid

The way things are going with Fergie he'll ban MUTV from the ground, just for showing the opposing teams in their coverageThere are many issues that come to mind as worth discussing this week, but interestingly almost all of them cause me some pain. The non-event that was the transfer window, for...

David Moyes says Everton can still qualify for Europe

• Manager says it is essential for his and the team's development• But they will have to fight 'incredibly hard' after a poor startDavid Moyes said yesterday that Everton can qualify for European football next season and that it was essential to the progress of the club and his...