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Fernandinho of Shakhtar Donetsk

Fernandinho confirms on Twitter that he wants to join Manchester City

The Brazilian midfielder has been a long-time target for City

Torres salutes the Chelsea fans after the Spaniard gave Chelsea the lead

Chelsea striker Fernando Torres to demand more of himself next season

The Spanish striker enjoyed a strong end to the campaign

David Moyes pictured during his last game in charge of Everton

David Moyes to meet Manchester United squad today as the transition from Sir Alex Ferguson kicks into action

The Everton manager is still completing work at Goodison Park

David Moyes

Ex-Everton manager David Moyes planning to do 'two jobs for the next week' as switch to Manchester United begins

The issue of Wayne Rooney's future is his most pressing concern

Liverpool's Jamie Carragher applauds at the end of the English Premier League match between Liverpool and Everton at Anfield

Replacing Jamie Carragher 'won't be easy' admits Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers

The defender played his final game yesterday

Paul Lambert was full of praise for Gabriel Agbonlahor

Paul Lambert thanks Randy Lerner and Aston Villa fans for showing patience

After a difficult start to the season, Villa pulled away from relegation trouble

Sir Alex Ferguson bids farewell in his final game in charge of Manchester United

Robin van Persie was hoping to score in 'Fergie time' for Manchester United in 10-goal thriller against West Brom

Sir Alex Ferguson's final game in charge to not see an injury time goal

Swansea defender Ashley Williams

Swansea defender Ashley Williams coy over possible transfer to Arsenal or Liverpool

The Wales captain says he expects to remain with his current club

Michael Owen says his goodbyes in his final game before retirement

Michael Owen 'couldn't have asked for any more' from final game before retirement

The Stoke striker came on as a late substitute against Southampton

With the Arsenal win, there was heartache for their rivals Tottenham Hotspur, including Gareth Bale, as they were pipped to fourth place in the league (Ian Kington/AFP/Getty Images)

Luring Gareth Bale away from Tottenham will be 'very, very difficult' insists Andre Villas-Boas

The Spurs forward has been linked with moves to Real Madrid and Manchester United

Aleksander Kolarov, Edin Dzeko and Costel Pantilimon of Manchester City clap towards the home fans at full time

Aleksandar Kolarov accused of abusing Manchester City fans in ugly end to season

Defender 'gestured' at fans as campaign ends in disarray and show of support for Roberto Mancini

Barcelona’s Victor Valdes saves from Arsenal’s Thierry Henry during the 2006 Champions League final

James Lawton: When will Arsène Wenger's Arsenal enter the Champions League as anything but a disposable asset?

For all Arsenal's dreams and prettiness there must be nagging sense of futility

Arsene Wenger celebrates with his players after they clinched fourth place

Arsene Wenger says Arsenal 'need stability and to strengthen in the summer' after qualifying for Champions League

Arsenal manager says club must spend funds from Europe but fears a lack of available talent

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Watch out Watford: Here comes the secretive Bilderberg Group

Watch out Watford: Here comes the secretive Bilderberg Group

A meeting of global power brokers in a Hertfordshire hotel is exciting conspiracy theorists, but what are they really about?
'The ultimate all-in-one home entertainment system': Microsoft finally unveils its Xbox ONE console

'The ultimate all-in-one home entertainment system'

Microsoft finally unveils its Xbox ONE console
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Plenty of sleaze

Dating website pulls intimate 'hook-up' section to curb harassment
Inferno author Dan Brown 'honoured' to be invited to join the Freemasons

The Freemasons’ Code

Dan Brown reveals the message that told him door to the lodge is open
Not secure any more: G4S boss heads for exit at last

Not secure any more: G4S boss heads for exit at last

Nick Buckles survived the Olympics débâcle and a £5bn bid fiasco but a profit warning finally triggered his downfall
How to say ‘I’m a sellout’: Tumblr’s David Karp’s message of reassurance to his staff sounded very familiar

How to say ‘I’m a sellout’

Tumblr’s David Karp’s message of reassurance to his staff sounded very familiar
Why clubs are keen to take a stand

Why clubs are keen to take a stand

There's a real desire around the grounds for safe standing. But will the authorities listen?
In the end the fans decided Tony Pulis had made a pig's ear of the job at Stoke City

In the end the fans decided Tony Pulis had made a pig's ear of the job at Stoke City

Disillusion with a siege mentality and negative playing style made change inevitable
James Lawton: The James Hunt I knew is the subject of a new F1 movie

James Lawton: The James Hunt I knew is the subject of a new F1 movie

British driver was fascinating man whose epic duel with Niki Lauda in 1976 was typical of an era of glamour and glory – but also the ever-present threat of death
Stuart Hogg: Ready to climb his own Everest

Stuart Hogg: Ready to climb his own Everest

Lions' cub, 20, joins long line of players from Scottish borders club Hawick given opportunity to make his mark at highest level
Carl Froch handed rare chance of revenge with dream rematch

Steve Bunce on Boxing

Carl Froch handed rare chance of revenge with dream rematch against Mikel Kessler
'There is a battle going on inside us that is never discussed'

Masculinity in crisis?

'There is a battle going on inside us that is never discussed'
Have US shock jocks gone too far?

Have US shock jocks gone too far?

An incendiary remark from Rush Limbaugh may be the beginning of the end for outspoken right-wing US broadcasters
The ‘Beverly Hills’ of Surrey pays more income tax than big cities of the North

The ‘Beverly Hills’ of Surrey

Elmbridge pays more income tax than big cities of the North
Heavenly Bodies

Heavenly Bodies

Michael Landy's artistic marriage made in heaven... and hell