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Arsenal Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted that his side produced a weak defensive display against Norwich after being held to a draw at home. Aston Villa Defender Richard Dunne has called on Aston Villa's supporters to unite behind the team and not protest against manager Alex McLeish on Sunday. Blackburn Steve Kean is counting on the support of Blackburn's fans ahead of what he is describing as one of the biggest games at Ewood Park in years. Bolton Owen Coyle is not convinced Bolton's chances of overcoming West Brom have been boosted by Roy Hodgson's appointment as the new England manager. Chelsea Following the FA Cup final win, Roberto Di Matteo has hailed his players who have responded wonderfully well since he took charge in March. Everton David Moyes is determined to keep all his best players at Everton this summer and insists Phil Neville still has a lot to offer on the pitch. Fulham Martin Jol thinks Fulham could smash their record Premier League points total this season as he targets two wins over Sunderland and Tottenham. Liverpool Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has blamed his side poor defensive performance in the first hour for their FA Cup final defeat to Chelsea. Manchester City Manchester City's unsung hero Pablo Zabaleta has said his team-mates need no added incentive to secure a crucial victory at Newcastle on Sunday. Manchester United Lazio are hoping to bolster their veteran strike force in the summer by snapping up Dimitar Berbatov for just EUR5 million from Manchester Utd. Newcastle United Coach Alan Pardew has warned Manchester City that Newcastle are ready to stall their Premier League title charge at St James' Park on Sunday. Norwich City Norwich coach Paul Lambert has hailed hi sisde for securing a 'monumental' result at Arsenal but claims they were denied a definite penalty. Queens Park Rangers Coach Mark Hughes knows QPR need all three points from the huge game with Stoke if they are to keep their Premier League survival hopes alive. Stoke City Coach Tony Pulis has promised QPR and Bolton's fellow strugglers there will be plenty of fight shown by his Stoke side in their final two games. Sunderland Sunderland skipper Lee Cattermole is targeting a strong finish to the season and admits Martin O'Neill has brought a lot of life to the club. Swansea City Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers has warned Manchester United they face a 'dangerous' opponent when his side travel to Old Trafford on Sunday. Tottenham Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has criticised the FA for allowing speculation about the England manager's job rumble on for almost three months. West Brom Keith Downing insists West Brom still have targets to achieve this season as they start to prepare for when Roy Hodgson leaves the Baggies. Wigan Athletic Manager Roberto Martinez insists Wigan are not going to depend on others for results as his side prepare for their clash against Blackburn. Wolverhampton Captain Karl Henry has challenged relegated Wolves to beat Everton after admitting their form at Molineux this season has been 'atrocious'.

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Arsenal Coach Arsene Wenger admits he will seek to move some of Arsenal's strikers out of the club in the summer in order to give them more play time. Aston Villa Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish says Fabian Delph, Chris Herd and James Collins' behaviour in an incident at a nightclub is a 'slur on the club'. Blackburn Blackburn Rovers are hoping that Martin Olsson will be available for the clash with Wigan at Ewood Park after missing the last three games. Bolton Bolton star Lee Chung-yong is set to feature for Wanderers' reserves as he continues his recovery from the broken leg he suffered last summer. Chelsea Frank Lampard says Chelsea's resurgence under Roberto Di Matteo will mean nothing if they lose both the FA Cup and Champions League finals. Everton Everton manager David Moyes says his only motivation for the remainder of the season is finishing as high as possible in the Premier League. Fulham Martin Jol has dismissed rumours linking Clint Dempsey with a move to Liverpool and remains hopeful the Fulham hitman will sign a new contract. Liverpool Boss Kenny Dalglish admits there is plenty of nervous tension inside the Liverpool camp as they ready themselves for an FA Cup final showdown. Manchester City Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has praised Tottenham winger Gareth Bale, but has played down talk of a summer swoop for the Wales star. Manchester United Benfica playmaker Nicolas Gaitan would welcome the opportunity to discuss a summer switch to Manchester United, according to his representative. Newcastle United Manager Alan Pardew has played down Newcastle's chances of securing Champions League football, believing they are the outsiders in the race. Norwich City Paul Lambert is looking for Norwich to end the 2011-12 campaign on a high and provide a fitting ending to what has been a 'fairytale' season. Queens Park Rangers QPR boss Mark Hughes is a 'little disappointed' that the FA chose to appoint Roy Hodgson as England boss in the midst of the relegation run-in. Stoke City Stoke City head coach Tony Pulis has accepted Cameron Jerome's claims that the striker has not been given enough opportunities this season. Sunderland Martin O'Neill has reiterated his intention to keep the likes of Stephane Sessegnon at Sunderland as he plots forward progress for the club. Swansea City Brendan Rodgers has accused Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini of being disrespectful to Swansea as they prepare to face Manchester United. Tottenham Harry Redknapp believes it would be impossible for him to replace Luka Modric and has called on Spurs to do all they can to retain his services. West Brom Roy Hodgson has been backed to deal with the egos in the England squad and improve their quality by his West Brom number two Keith Downing. Wigan Athletic Roberto Martinez welcomes the praise he and his players are receiving but admits it will count for nothing if Wigan do not finish the job. Wolverhampton Coach Terry Connor has challenged Wolves to end a disastrous campaign on a high to make sure fans and the club feel ready for next season.

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Emmanuel Frimpong believes that a top-four finish would count as success for Arsenal, following their miserible start to the Premier League.

Aston Villa
Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor does not believe that footballers are overpaid - stressing that actors and US sports stars earn more.

Blackburn
Venkatesh Rao is relieved Blackburn registered their first league win of the season and insists the board always had faith in boss Steve Kean.

Bolton
Owen Coyle will remind Ivan Klasnic of his responsibilities as an 'experienced' member of the Bolton squad after he was sent off for butting.

Chelsea
Head coach Andre Villas-Boas felt Chelsea were on the end of a 'crazy scoreline' after losing at Premier League champions Manchester United.

Everton
Everton defender Phil Jagielka accepts more players have to share the goalscoring burden this season to ease the pressure on the forward line.

Fulham
Fulham boss Martin Jol was delighted with his side's team spirit after they fought back from two goals down to grab a point against Man City.

Liverpool
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish refused to criticise referee Mike Jones' decision to send off two of his players in the defeat at Tottenham.

Manchester City
Man City boss Roberto Mancini felt his side should have held on for a win after throwing away a two-goal lead against Fulham at Craven Cottage.

Manchester United
Sir Alex Ferguson has described Ashley Cole's tackle on Javier Hernandez in Manchester United's victory over Chelsea as 'absolutely shocking'.

Newcastle United
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has given striker Nile Ranger some hope of remaining at the club but has warned him against any more problems.

Norwich City
Coach Paul Lambert backed all the new boys to make a big impression after Norwich's win at Bolton was mirrored by wins for Swansea and QPR.

Queens Park Rangers
QPR captain Joey Barton has continued his war of words with Karl Henry by claiming that the Wolverhampton midfielder never backs up his boasts.

Stoke City
Tony Pulis has refused to blame Stoke's defeat on their European duties but admitted that Sunderland were lucky with three of their four goals.

Sunderland
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has blasted the media for blowing their poor start to the season out of proportion, following the win over Stoke.

Swansea City
Swansea City manager Brendan Rodgers believes their maiden Premier League victory against West Brom is a 'massive step forward' for the club.

Tottenham
Striker Emmanuel Adebayor believes he has won over the Tottenham fans already after scoring twice on his home debut in the win over Liverpool.

West Brom
West Brom head coach Roy Hodgson has conceded that his team have a lot to do to get their game back up to the standard they want to achieve.

Wigan Athletic
Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez said 90 percent of his team's performance against Everton was exactly what he has asked them to do.

Wolverhampton
QPR captain Joey Barton has continued his war of words with Karl Henry by claiming that the Wolverhampton midfielder never backs up his boasts.

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Arsenal Arsenal are following Ola Toivonen and could make a GBP12 million bid in January if the PSV striker continues his impressive early season form. Aston Villa Midfielder Jermaine Jenas has set his sights on returning to England's squad for Euro 2012 as he looks to rebuild his career at Aston Villa. Blackburn Coach Steve Kean has called on Blackburn's supporters to give him time and claims his relationship with his board remains as strong as ever. Bolton Bolton manager Owen Coyle believes his side can defeat Manchester United but does not view goalkeeper David de Gea as a potential weak spot. Chelsea Striker Fernando Torres believes the signing of Juan Mata and the return of Daniel Sturridge will help him end his dismal record with Chelsea. Everton David Moyes has no idea how striker Denis Stracqualursi will fare for Everton and plans to start with Tim Cahill up front against Aston Villa. Fulham Fulham boss Martin Jol is happy with the state of the Cottagers' squad following a transfer window the Dutchman feels went well for the club. Liverpool Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish is delighted with the business to date and believes the squad is stronger than it was in the last campaign. Manchester City Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini claims he is more frustrated with the media attention on Mario Balotelli than the striker's behaviour. Manchester United Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is hoping David de Gea will be protected from any rough treatment Bolton are planning this Saturday. Newcastle United Head coach Ian Holloway says Blackpool are still hopeful of securing the services of striker Nile Ranger on a loan deal from Newcastle Utd. Norwich City Norwich manager Paul Lambert insists he has complete faith in Declan Rudd to fill in for suspended goalkeeper John Ruddy against West Brom. Queens Park Rangers QPR remain keen to sign midfielder David Beckham, but Loftus Road chairman Tony Fernandes has admitted any prospective deal is a long way off. Stoke City Tony Pulis is confident Peter Crouch will show the right attitude for Stoke City and is not worried about the England striker's public profile. Sunderland Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has branded those people trying to unsettle striker Asamoah Gyan with talk of high-profile moves as 'parasites'. Swansea City Swansea boss Brendan Rodgers revealed midfielder Kemy Agustien has been doing defensive duties in training ahead of their clash with Arsenal. Tottenham Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp has 'no idea' whether Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham will return to the club this winter. West Brom Coach Roy Hodgson is confident West Brom will soon get off the mark in the Premier League if they play as they did in their first three games. Wigan Athletic Boss Roberto Martinez may not face the same challenges as Manchester City counterpart Roberto Mancini, but he feels the weight of expectation. Wolverhampton Wolves manager Mick McCarthy insists midfielder Jamie O'Hara has nothing to prove ahead of Saturday's meeting with his former club Tottenham.

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Arsenal Midfielder Aaron Ramsey has called on Arsenal to prove they have recovered from their Old Trafford mauling when they face Swansea on Saturday. Aston Villa Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish believes he will have the services of Darren Bent, Richard Dunne and Shay Given for the clash with Everton. Blackburn Blackburn boss Steve Kean believes he was able to bring in useful faces over the summer and is expecting a keenly-contested battle for places. Bolton Bolton boss Owen Coyle is happy with options at his disposal in the attacking department as the Trotters prepare to host Manchester United. Chelsea Andre Villas-Boas does not expect Chelsea to make another bid for Luka Modric in January after failing to land the Tottenham star this summer. Everton Chief executive Robert Elstone has attempted to quell a planned fans' protest by stressing Everton are committed to finding new investment. Fulham Fulham's new forward Bryan Ruiz is raring to go at the Craven Cottage and is desperate to make his debut for the Cottagers against Blackburn. Liverpool Kenny Dalglish will not rush Sebastian Coates into English football, but expects the defender is 'chomping at the bit' to play against Stoke. Manchester City Coach Roberto Mancini remains keen on taking Alessio Cerci to Manchester City, but admits he faces a battle to lure him away from Fiorentina. Manchester United Young defender Jonny Evans acknowledges that he needs to raise his game this season or risk being offloaded by Manchester United next summer. Newcastle United Dundee United boss Peter Houston has dismissed claims of interest from Newcastle, Celtic and Rangers in Scott Allan as 'absolute nonsense'. Norwich City Scunthorpe United want a longer look at City striker Oli Johnson after he failed to impress for their reserves against Middlesbrough this week. Queens Park Rangers QPR manager Neil Warnock has refused to write off a shock move for David Beckham when his contract with Los Angeles Galaxy ends in November. Stoke City Veteran striker Peter Crouch is eager to hit the ground running at Stoke and repay the 'remarkable support' he has received since signing. Sunderland Defender John O'Shea insists he did not join Sunderland to coast towards the end of his career after a trophy-laden spell at Manchester United. Swansea City Brendan Rodgers expects Swansea to face an Arsenal backlash at Emirates Stadium on Saturday - but wants his side to be bold in their approach. Tottenham Spurs midfielder Sandro has signed a new five-year contract at White Hart Lane having been linked with Roma and Barcelona earlier this summer. West Brom Head coach Roy Hodgson is confident West Brom have the midfield quality to compensate for failing to sign their summer target Owen Hargreaves. Wigan Athletic Roberto Martinez has confirmed that Wigan plan to hold contract discussions with any player that has entered the final year of their contract. Wolverhampton Wolverhampton boss Mick McCarthy says he has not held discussions with any particular free agent to fill the gap in his squad at Molineux.

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Arsenal Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta maintains he should not be perceived as a replacement for Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri at Stadium Emirates. Aston Villa Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov has no plans to retire from international football despite Bulgaria's failure to qualify for the Euro 2012. Blackburn The agent of Hoffenheim striker Vedad Ibisevic claims his client would still be interested in making a move to Blackburn Rovers in January. Bolton David Ngog hopes his time spent as Fernando Torres' understudy will help him as he bids to prove himself as a Premier League striker at Bolton. Chelsea Raul Meireles says he had no desire to leave Liverpool during the summer and only handed in a transfer request because Chelsea made their move. Everton Everton new signing Denis Stracqualursi is confident he can score goals in the Premier League - and is using Carlos Tevez as his role model. Fulham New Fulham striker Bryan Ruiz believes he can handle the pressure of high-expectation and is aiming to make a difference at Craven Cottage. Liverpool Raul Meireles says he had no desire to leave Liverpool during the summer and only handed in a transfer request because Chelsea made their move. Manchester City Manchester City defender Micah Richards is confident of facing Wigan this weekend despite withdrawing from England duty due to a hamstring. Manchester United Manchester Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson insists that new signing David de Gea needs time to adapt to the physical nature of the Premier League. Newcastle United Steven Taylor is intent on cementing a permanent place in the heart of Newcastle United's defence, after struggling with injuries last season. Norwich City Young Norwich midfielder Korey Smith has been told to stay focused by assistant manager Ian Culverhouse and wait for his first-team chance. Queens Park Rangers QPR new signing Anton Ferdinand says he had no plans to leave Sunderland until the club told him he was free to discuss a move to Loftus Road. Stoke City Stoke City boss Tony Pulis is relishing the return of injured Ricardo Fuller, who he rates as one of the best forwards in the Premier League. Sunderland Striker Nicklas Bendtner has vowed to show Sunderland fans his best form after again venting his frustration over a lack of chances at Arsenal. Swansea City Swansea have received international clearance from FIFA for Federico Bessone, but are still awaiting news on Darnel Situ and Rafik Halliche. Tottenham Benoit Assou-Ekotto is confident Spurs fans will bury their past dislike of Emmanuel Adebayor and give him the backing he needs to score goals. West Brom It was reported that West Brom have no intention of letting Craig Dawson go out on loan, while the player himself is more than happy to stay. Wigan Athletic Roberto Martinez believes the international break has been beneficial for Wigan and he is excited at the potential within his new-look squad. Wolverhampton Mick McCarthy is fully focused on getting Wolves ready to face Tottenham despite disruptions caused by the international break and injuries.

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Arsenal It was reported Arsenal and Chelsea are chasing after Barcelona youngster Gerard Deulofeu, whose termination clause is set at EUR3.5 million. Aston Villa Aston Villa defender Richard Dunne concedes he would probably have left the club in the summer if Gerard Houllier had stayed on as manager. Blackburn The pressure is already on Blackburn boss Steve Kean as Mark Hughes and Dave Jones have been mentioned as possible replacement should he falter. Bolton Gael Kakuta has revealed that he turned down the chance to rejoin Fulham in order to complete his loan move to Bolton on transfer deadline day. Chelsea It was reported Chelsea and Arsenal are chasing after Barcelona youngster Gerard Deulofeu, whose termination clause is set at EUR3.5 million. Everton Everton loan signing Royston Drenthe is looking to kick-start his career at the club after admitting he career with Real Madrid is finished. Fulham Gael Kakuta has revealed that he turned down the chance to rejoin Fulham in order to complete his loan move to Bolton on transfer deadline day. Liverpool Liverpool are to explore the possibility of tapping into Uruguay's emerging talent, with two of the country's players already on their books. Manchester City Inter insisted there was never any chance of Carlos Tevez joining the club during the summer due to Manchester City's valuation of the player. Manchester United Coach Sir Alex Ferguson does not believe Wesley Sneijder would have been the perfect player to fill the void left by Paul Scholes' retirement. Newcastle United Newcastle Utd assistant manager John Carver insisted there is no reason for Alan Pardew to walk away, after making a good start to the season. Norwich City Scunthorpe boss Alan Knill has revealed he is running the rule over Norwich striker Oli Johnson, with a view to completing the move this week. Queens Park Rangers Queens Park Rangers head coach Neil Warnock revealed that their newest signing Shaun Wright-Phillips is to be handed a free role in the side. Stoke City Stoke City manager Tony Pulis has revealed he failed in a bid to sign Scott Parker from West Ham as the midfielder wanted to stay in London. Sunderland Defender Titus Bramble has boldly declared that Sunderland have enough in their armoury to spring a surprise against Chelsea this Saturday. Swansea City Michel Vorm is hoping a move to Swansea from Utrecht and a Premier League platform will allow him to become Holland's number one goalkeeper. Tottenham Sandro says Roma were among a number of clubs interested in him, but the midfielder is now determined to finish in the top four with Tottenham. West Brom Defender Steven Reid has insisted there is no need for West Brom to panic after failing to collect any points from the opening three games. Wigan Athletic New Wigan loan signing Patrick van Aanholt wants to emulate Tom Cleverley and make use his stay at the DW Stadium as a springboard to success. Wolverhampton Wolves head coach Mick McCarthy admits he would be willing to add another free agent to his ranks should the right player become available.

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Arsenal Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is reportedly preparing a GBP28 million for Lille midfielder Eden Hazard when the transfer window reopen in January. Aston Villa Scotland are interested in calling up Aston Villa's Australian defender Chris Herd, whose parents are both Scottish, according to his agent. Blackburn It was reported that Fulham rejected deadline day bids from Blackburn for Chris Baird as coach Martin Jol wanted cover due to European games. Bolton Bolton manager Owen Coyle has confirmed the club will hold contract talks with defender Gary Cahill when he returns from international duty. Chelsea Fabio Capello has confirmed that Frank Lampard remains in his future England plans and has not ruled out fielding the Chelsea man versus Wales. Everton Striker Victor Anichebe has returned to Everton after suffering a groin injury on international duty and could be sidelined for three weeks. Fulham Fulham has reportedly rejected deadline day bids from West Brom and Blackburn for Chris Baird as Martin Jol wanted cover due to European games. Liverpool Coach Fabio Capello has told Andy Carroll to curb his drinking habits if he is to become an important player for both Liverpool and England. Manchester City Manchester City are to investigate claims CEO Garry Cook sent an email to Nedum Onuoha's cancer-suffering mother which ridiculed her illness. Manchester United Manchester Utd have reportedly offered GBP1.5 million to Borussia Dortmund to have the first option to purchase young midfielder Mario Gotze. Newcastle United Newcastle United will reportedly reignite their interest in Rangers star striker Nikica Jelavic when the transfer window reopens in January. Norwich City Norwich City striker Steve Morison was delighted to score his first international goal for Wales and is now looking forward to facing England. Queens Park Rangers Queens Park Rangers manager Neil Warnock has admitted that Craig Bellamy was a priority signing for his side over the summer transfer window. Stoke City Stoke defender Jonathan Woodgate is loving life at his new club after completing the full 90 minutes of all three Premier League games so far. Sunderland Goalie Simon Mignolet has called on Sunderland to improve their record at the Stadium of Light ahead of Saturday's home game against Chelsea. Swansea City Swansea midfielder Mark Gower is hoping to be given the chance to make his Premier League debut against old rivals Arsenal at Emirates Stadium. Tottenham Tottenham midfielder Sandro has admitted he would like to play in Italy in the future, after revealing that Roma were interested in the summer. West Brom It was reported that Fulham rejected deadline day bids from West Brom for Chris Baird as coach Martin Jol wanted cover due to European games. Wigan Athletic Wigan's first two fixtures at the DW have seen a marked increase in the number of fans through the turnstiles on the same period last season. Wolverhampton Lithuania coach Raimondas Zutautas claims Wolverhampton defender Christophe Berra dived to win a penalty for Scotland against Czech Republic.

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Arsenal Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain understands that he needs to work hard in order to impress Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger and win first-team football. Aston Villa Veteran midfielder Emile Heskey has hinted that he is not looking to hang up his playing boots when his Aston Villa contract ends next summer. Blackburn Scott Dann insists Chris Samba's future had no impact on his decision to join Blackburn, but is looking forward to play with his new partner. Bolton Bolton centre-back Gary Cahill said speculations about his future caused him to struggle mentally during the final week of the transfer window. Chelsea Manchester United first-team coach Rene Meulensteen has branded Chelsea's squad as 'too old' to provide any real competition for the title. Everton Everton captain Phil Neville insisted he would not have signed a contract extension if he did not have confidence in the future of the club. Fulham Coach Roy Hodgson has revealed he had to fight hard to bring Zoltan Gera back to West Bromwich Albion as Fulham were very keen on keeping him. Liverpool Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard believes he is in better shape than ever and is ready to prove the doubters wrong when he makes his return. Manchester City Man City defender Kolo Toure returns from a drugs ban, admitting he wants to prove to people he does not need 'tablets' to be a top player. Manchester United Manchester United first-team coach Rene Meulensteen has branded Chelsea's squad as 'too old' to provide any real competition for the title. Newcastle United It was reported that Newcastle United had a deadline day offer worth GBP8 million rejected for striker Modibo Maiga from Ligue 1 side Sochaux. Norwich City Simeon Jackson is hoping to use the international break with Canada to try and force his way into Paul Lambert's first team plan at Norwich. Queens Park Rangers QPR owner Tony Fernandes is reportedly planning an ambitious swoop for David Beckham, who will be out of contract with LA Galaxy in November. Stoke City Stoke City defender Jonathan Woodgate is confident his once-again team-mate Peter Crouch will make a rapid return to the international stage. Sunderland Titus Bramble is now hoping that he will have the chance to fill the void left by Anton Ferdinand after the defender left Sunderland for QPR. Swansea City Swansea City winger David Cotterill is hoping to secure a loan move away from Liberty Stadium in order to play regular first-team football. Tottenham Tottenham Hotspur playmaker Rafael van der Vaart hopes he will be back in one to two weeks despite his club's prognosis that he will miss six. West Brom Coach Roy Hodgson has revealed he had to fight hard to bring Zoltan Gera back to West Bromwich Albion as Fulham were very keen on keeping him. Wigan Athletic Wigan Athletic new boy Shaun Maloney says he cannot wait to get started at the Latics and play alongside former team-mate Gary Caldwell again. Wolverhampton It was reported that Wolves are leading the chase for the signature of Scotland forward James McFadden following his exit from Birmingham City.

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Arsenal Nicklas Bendtner accused Arsenal of not giving him a fair chance since his accident two years ago and has vowed never to return to the club. Aston Villa Aston Villa head coach Alex McLeish has confirmed he made an unsuccessful attempt to bring Rangers midfielder Steven Davis back to the club. Blackburn Blackburn manager Steve Kean is looking forward to a 'fresh start' next week after doing some 'great business' in the summer transfer window. Bolton New Bolton striker David Ngog is delighted to be a part of a club that is ambitious and has been constantly improving over the last few years. Chelsea Chelsea captain John Terry believed he and his England team-mates produced one of their best performances in recent years to beat Bulgaria. Everton Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell is confident that he can establish himself in the first team line-up and also progress at international level. Fulham Fulham midfielder Clint Dempsey has admitted that there was interest from many clubs this summer, including Arsenal, but nothing materialised. Liverpool Fabio Borini's agent revealed that Liverpool expressed their interest before he joined Roma on a loan deal from Parma on transfer deadline day. Manchester City Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez admits he has a 'love-hate' relationship with Roberto Mancini but insists he is now happy at Eastlands. Manchester United Man Utd striker Wayne Rooney scored twice as England took a significant stride towards UEFA Euro 2012 with an impressive hammering of Bulgaria. Newcastle United Newcastle Utd managing director Derek Llambias has insisted their failure to sign a striker on deadline day was not due to a lack of trying. Norwich City It was revealed that striker Oli Johnson missed out on a deadline day move to Yeovil Town when the club failed to meet Norwich's valuation. Queens Park Rangers Striker Jason Puncheon says a brief meeting with Queens Park Rangers boss Neil Warnock was enough to convince him to join the club on loan. Stoke City Peter Coates is not keen on splashing out GBP20 million in every transfer window but accepts it was necessary for Stoke City on this occasion. Sunderland Sunderland defender John O'Shea has admitted the time was right for him to leave Manchester United this summer, after 13 years at the club. Swansea City Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins declared that he is pleased the club spent within their means as they attempt to remain in the top flight. Tottenham Tottenham defender Younes Kaboul has made Manchester City his favourites for the Premier League title, ahead of holders Manchester United. West Brom West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie admits he may have rushed back too soon from an injury, as he finds himself back on the treatment table. Wigan Athletic Wigan manager Roberto Martinez believes Shaun Maloney has great experience and is at the perfect age to bring something different to his squad. Wolverhampton Wolves midfielder David Edwards is delighted to have finally won his long-term fitness battle against a back injury he picked up in January.

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Arsenal Tomas Rosicky admits the defeat to Manchester United was hard to take but believes Arsenal still have plenty of time to turn things around. Aston Villa Alan Hutton admits linking up again with former Rangers and Scotland chief Alex McLeish played a major role in his decision to move to Villa. Blackburn Blackburn have confirmed the signing of Everton forward Yakubu Aiyegbeni on a three-year contract after the deal was rubber-stamped by the FA. Bolton Bolton Wanderers manager Owen Coyle has spoken of his delight at snapping up French duo David Ngog and Gael Kakuta on transfer deadline day. Chelsea Captain John Terry was surprised by Chelsea's late capture of Raul Meireles and hopes it will make up for their failure to land Luka Modric. Everton Blackburn have confirmed the signing of Everton forward Yakubu Aiyegbeni on a three-year contract after the deal was rubber-stamped by the FA. Fulham Fulham have signed young Swedish striker Muamer Tankovic on a three-year deal and also beat the deadline to sign Irish youngster Sean Kavanagh. Liverpool Lille have rejected suggestions that Liverpool will have first option on signing Eden Hazard after loaning Joe Cole to the French champions. Manchester City Owen Hargreaves will not rush himself into action for Man City as he accepts that he is short of match fitness due to time on the sidelines. Manchester United Fabio Capello is convinced that Wayne Rooney can end his England goal drought after his recent hat-trick for Manchester United against Arsenal. Newcastle United Leon Best has promised to score plenty of goals for Newcastle United after coach Alan Pardew failed to bring in new strikers on deadline day. Norwich City Dion Dublin believes Norwich will survive their first season back in the Premier League despite their inactivity in the summer transfer window. Queens Park Rangers Queens Park Rangers have confirmed that they beat Wednesday night's deadline to secure the signature of Sunderland defender Anton Ferdinand. Stoke City Stoke have signed Tottenham Hotspur striker Peter Crouch in a club-record GBP10 million deal, with the England star penning a four-year deal. Sunderland Queens Park Rangers have confirmed that they beat Wednesday night's deadline to secure the signature of Sunderland defender Anton Ferdinand. Swansea City Swansea boss Brendan Rodgers has declared himself relatively pleased with how the transfer window went despite missing out on a few targets. Tottenham Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is excited about the potential in his midfield after keeping Luka Modric and signing Scott Parker this summer. West Brom Birmingham City have drafted in Pablo Ibanez for an undisclosed fee from West Brom as the Spaniard hopes to revive his career with the Blues. Wigan Athletic Wigan Athletic new boy Shaun Maloney admits the lure of the Premier League was his chief reason for ending his long association with Celtic. Wolverhampton Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey says the club were quiet on deadline day because they had been quick to act earlier in the transfer window.