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Villas-Boas was sacked by Chelsea after three wins in 12 games

Andre Villas-Boas confident 'very, very motivated' Wigan can upset Arsenal

The Tottenham manager is keeping his fingers crossed that the Gunners drop points

Arséne Wenger said his team are no longer intimidated as they have been in the past

Fighting for Champions League qualification not enough says Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger

The Frenchman wants to see his side challenging for the title

Daniel Sturridge celebrates against Fulham
Wayne Rooney

PSG, Barcelona, Chelsea - where might Wayne Rooney be playing next season?

The Manchester United striker has made a verbal transfer request to leave Old Trafford

Cesc Fabregas

Manchester United make shock move for former Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas

The Barcelona player is among United's top targets this summer as they look to bolster their midfield

Ferguson shakes hands with fans prior to the game (Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Arsene Wenger 'not surprised' by Sir Alex Ferguson's decision to retire

Signs that the Manchester United manager would step down were there last year claims Arsenal counterpart

Andre Villas-Boas: Expects the new FWA Player of the Year Gareth Bale to stay
Rafael Benitez was in confident mood yesterday

Rafael Benitez wants to stay in the Premier League and says 'the agents are working' on finding him a new club

The Spaniard's time at Chelsea will come to an end at the close of the seaosn

Both Harry Redknapp, left, the QPR manager, and his Reading counterpart Nigel Adkins, spent much of their time out of the dugout cajoling their teams (AFP/Getty Images)

QPR 'haven't got the quality' says Harry Redknapp

Hoops boss says changes must be made if QPR are to bounce straight back from the Championship

Brendan Rodgers: 'For us it has always been about finishing as high as we can, knowing this year was the year for building the base. But I don't believe there is a shift in power.'

Brendan Rodgers wants to see Liverpool make summer signings

Reds can make assault on top four with additions claims Rodgers

Roberto Martinez celebrates Wigan's famous FA Cup triumph in the pouring rain

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez not one to jump on 'the success train', despite Everton speculation

The Latics manager is the leading candidate to replace David Moyes

Wayne Rooney receives a pat on the back from Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United are awarded the Premier League trophy

Wayne Rooney urged to remain at Manchester United by Gary Neville

The striker must take time to consider his decision says the England coach

Shaun Maloney

Wigan prepare for final week of the season, knowing they need 'two more highlights' to survive

The Latics must win their two remaining games to survive

Manuel Pellegrini

Manuel Pellegrini: I haven't agreed to become new Manchester City manager

Malaga manager expected to replace Roberto Mancini

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