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Vieira brushes off City snipers
Patrick Vieira has dismissed criticism that Manchester City's squad is overloaded with a surplus of star players.

Defoe brushes off fitness worries
Jermain Defoe expects to be fit for Tottenham's clash at West Brom on Saturday after suffering a knock while on England duty.

Gunners wait for Walcott assessment
Arsenal will today assess the extent of Theo Walcott's ankle injury, which could sideline the England winger for the rest of the month.

Kuyt targeting Utrecht return
Dirk Kuyt hopes to have recovered from his shoulder injury in time to make an emotional return to Utrecht at the end of September.

We'll miss Masch, says Reina
Pepe Reina has conceded that he feels Liverpool will not be as strong after losing midfielder Javier Mascherano.

Trapattoni denies Gibson claims
Giovanni Trapattoni has denied reports he claimed Darron Gibson would have to leave Manchester United to further his international career.

Holloway still has money to spend
Ian Holloway has not spent the full kitty available to him for player transfers, according to Blackpool president Valery Belokon.

Van Persie sidelined until October
Arsenal have suffered a blow after forward Robin van Persie was ruled out for six weeks with an ankle injury sustained at Blackburn.

Etuhu commits future to Cottagers
Fulham midfielder Dickson Etuhu has signed a three-year contract extension to keep him at Craven Cottage until the summer of 2014.

Thompson won't join Houllier at Villa
Phil Thompson will not take up a role as assistant to potential Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier, it has been revealed.

Cesc can't forget Barca - Vermaelen
Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen reckons Cesc Fabregas has Barcelona in his heart and will find it "impossible" to forget about the Catalans.

Santa Cruz still wants 'dream' move
Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz has not given up hope of securing a "dream" move to Serie A in the future.

DJ saga had Ollie in a spin
Blackpool manager Ian Holloway has admitted his transfer deadline day swoop to sign DJ Campbell from Leicester made him feel ill.

City film set to open
In addition to their assault on the Premier League, Manchester City are now flexing their muscle on the silver screen as well.

Bruce: No more musical chairs
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has signalled the end of the wholesale changes which have characterised his first year or so on Wearside.

Blues boss hopeful over key duo
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti is confident John Terry and Frank Lampard will be fit in time for Saturday's match against West Ham.

Ashworth: Baggies can compete
Technical director Dan Ashworth believes West Brom have now assembled a squad capable of being "competitive" in the Premier League.

Kuyt sidelined for four weeks
Liverpool have confirmed Dirk Kuyt will be sidelined for the next four weeks with a shoulder injury sustained on international duty.

Kompany stunned by Yaya switch
Vincent Kompany admits he was stunned by Barcelona's decision to allow midfielder Yaya Toure to move to Manchester City.

Cats keeper closes on comeback
Sunderland keeper Craig Gordon has revealed that he hopes to be back in action by the end of the month.

Hughton hoping for new Toon deal
Newcastle manager Chris Hughton hopes to sign a contract extension at St James' Park, but insists that is not his priority at present.

Behrami committed to Hammers
West Ham midfielder Valon Behrami insists he remains committed to the club despite seeing a move to Italy fall through.

Schwarzer keeps schtum on failed bids
Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer has suggested he is unhappy with the Cottagers after they twice rejected offers from Arsenal.

Harrison: Giggs can't be part-time boss
Eric Harrison has warned Ryan Giggs if he ends up becoming the new Wales manager he would have to end his stellar career at Manchester United.

Shawcross hits back at Wenger
Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross has accused Arsene Wenger of having a personal vendetta against him after criticism from the Arsenal manager.