Jason Le Miere

Arsenal have suffered an injury blow ahead of their Premier League clash with Crystal Palace on Sunday.

Liverpool are facing more competition for their leading transfer target as Brendan Rodgers seeks to secure a major signing before the transfer deadline.

With Julian Draxler negotiations reportedly ongoing, Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Arsenal are active in the closing stages of the January transfer window.

Manchester United are reportedly still working to sign a midfielder in the dying embers of the transfer window.

Mexico will begin their preparations for the World Cup in earnest when they meet South Korea in a friendly in Texas on Wednesday.

Barcelona progressed through to the Copa del Rey semifinals after beating Levante 9-2 on aggregate.

Manchester City beat Tottenham 5-1 at White Hart Lane to move top of the Barclays Premier League.

Arsenal are reportedly working overdrive to bring in forward before the close of the January transfer window on Friday.

Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood believes his players will be seeking revenge when they take on Manchester City at White Hart Lane.

Jose Mourinho has praised Eden Hazard’s recent performances ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League clash with West Ham United.

Manchester United beat Cardiff City 2-0 at Old Trafford with goals from Robin Van Persie and Ashley Young.

Two goals from Daniel Sturridge and further strikes from Luis Suarez and Steven Gerrard gave Liverpool a 4-0 against Everton in the Merseyside derby.

Goals from Olivier Giroud and Santi Cazorla weren’t enough to avoid Arsenal dropping points in a 2-2 draw at Southampton.

Chelsea have been linked with a swap deal involving Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa and Thibaut Courtois.

David Moyes is convinced that Juan Mata can have a major impact, as the new signing gets set to make his Manchester Untied debut against Cardiff City.

Arsenal will move four points clear atop the Premier League table with a victory over Southampton at St Mary’s Stadium.

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is eager for his side to maintain their composure in Tuesday’s Merseyside derby against Everton.

New signing Juan Mata could be joined in the Manchester United squad against Cardiff City by the returning Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie.

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has said that the club will be working to sign players right until the deadline of the January transfer window.

As Juan Mata is publicly unveiled, Manchester United are reportedly lining up more signings before the close of the transfer window.

Arsenal are still thought to be chasing Julian Draxler, among other forward targets, as the end of the transfer window draws near.

Barcelona impressed in a 3-0 victory over Malaga to return to the top of La Liga, courtesy of goals from Gerard Pique, Pedro and Alexis Sanchez.

Gerardo Martino is keen for his Barcelona side to put in a positive performance against Malaga after a troubled week for the club off the pitch.

A superb free-kick from Oscar gave Chelsea a 1-0 victory over Stoke City in their FA Cup fourth round tie at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea will be in action for the first time since confirming the departure of Juan Mata when they face Stoke City in the FA Cup fourth round.

Rafael Nadal will be looking for his 14th Grand Slam title when he takes on first-time major finalist Stanislas Wawrinka in the Australian Open final.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema were on target as Real Madrid beat Granada 2-0 to move, temporarily at least, top of La Liga.

Goals from Victor Moses and Daniel Sturridge saw Liverpool beat Bournemouth 2-0 in their FA Cup fourth round match at Dean Court.

Real Madrid have the chance to move top of La Liga when they host Granada at the Bernabeu on Saturday.