Manchester City defender Maicon has no doubt Sunday’s clash with Manchester United will match any other derby he has experienced for atmosphere.

THE FA Cup has provided Bryan Robson with great moments in his illustrious career but possibly none as important as this victory.

Brazilian defender Coelho could be poised to sign for Celtic after his club claimed transfer talks with the Scottish champions are “well advanced”.

Middlesbrough have offered Heerenveen £6.1m for star striker Afonso Alves, according to a report in Holland.

Arsenal midfielder Gilberto admits his only experience of racism during a match was against PSV Eindhoven in Holland.

Arsenal fans still lamenting the loss of Patrick Vieira will have been lifted by today’s news that Gilberto has pledged his long-term future to the club.

Brazil international Gilberto has signed a contract extension to keep him at Arsenal until 2009.

CHELSEA’S search for a new left-back has centred on Borussia Dortmund’s Dede after the player claimed he had been approached by the club over a possible switch this summer.

Chelsea’s search for a new left-back has now centred on Borussia Dortmund’s Dede after the player claimed he had been approached by the club over a possible switch to the Barclays Premiership champions this summer.

Borussia Dortmund left-back Dede has claimed that he has been approached by Chelsea over the possibility of a summer transfer.

World Cup winner Gilberto Silva's transfer to Arsenal is apparently in jeopardy because his club are slow in paying their debts, according to reports in Brazil.

Arsenal have completed the signing of Brazilian World Cup winner Gilberto Silva from Atletico Mineiro.

Arsenal have signed Brazilian Gilberto Silva, according to officials from his club Atletico Mineiro.

Arsenal have offered around £6m (€9.36m) for Brazilian midfielder Gilberto Silva, according to the player's agent.