Quotes to remember from the year in football...

A host of former Arsenal favourites have questioned the appetite and ability of the current wearers of the shirt after Monday night’s 3-0 mauling at Crystal Palace.

Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson described today’s 6-1 home rout at the hands of Manchester City as “our worst ever day”.

Tottenham have admitted their concern over new striker Frederic Kanoute breaking down in his first training session but have labelled his latest injury as “slight”.