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West Ham star Payet refuses to play

Fed up: West Ham star Dimitri Payet says he won't kick a ball for the club again

West Ham United will reluctantly sell Dimitri Payet for £40 million ($65 million) if the French international continues to go on strike and refuses to play for them again, as the club claim he has threatened to do.

It took three months to conquer EPL, says Zlatan

No shrinking violet: Manchester United Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has claimed it has taken him just three months to "conquer" English football as the Manchester United striker warned Chelsea his side will be ready to pounce on any slip-ups from the Premier League leaders Chelsea.

Ranieri urges Leicester to regain focus

Optimistic of a turnaround: Claudio Ranieri.

Champions Leicester City have struggled to maintain focus in the English Premier League this season and have found it easier in the Champions League due to the tournament's shorter format, manager Claudio Ranieri said.

Elton John leads tributes to ex-England boss

Great friends: Elton John stands with Graham Taylor in 1984.

Rock star Elton John led the tributes to former England manager Graham Taylor on Friday, saying the man he saw as a brother had turned his beloved team Watford into a European contender.

Everton confirm Schneiderlin deal

Fresh start: Morgan Schneiderlin.

Everton have confirmed the signing of midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin from Manchester United for a fee that could rise to £24 million pounds ($38.9 million).

Mourinho aims to make Liverpool uncomfortable

On a run: Jose Mourinho.

It is always risky to tick off your own supporters, but Jose Mourinho's pointed plea to Manchester United's faithful not to treat Liverpool's visit like a trip to the theatre indicates just how critical this weekend's Old Trafford clash feels to him.

PSG interest in Sanchez alarms Arsenal

Uncertain future: Alexis Sanchez.

Arsenal's fight to keep Alexis Sanchez has taken a significant twist with Paris St-Germain exploring whether they can sign the unsettled star striker.

Fellaini helps United to first leg Cup win

Feeling good: Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho and Marouane Fellaini enjoy the moment.

Manchester United turned frustration into jubilation as they planted one foot in the League Cup final after a late Marouane Fellaini header gave them a 2-0 win over Hull City in the first leg of their last four clash.

Beckham ready to make more waves

Man of influence: David Beckham.

Ten years ago this week, David Beckham rocked the soccer establishment when he turned his back on Real Madrid, the world's most glamorous soccer club, and signed with Los Angeles Galaxy.

Ronaldo wins FIFA player of the year award

On top of the world: Cristiano Ronaldo.

Cristiano Ronaldo won FIFA's player of the year award, beating off his old rival Lionel Messi who was pulled out of the ceremony only a few hours earlier by his club Barcelona.