Well that was something, eh?

I can't quite remember a transfer deadline day like it from an Arsenal point of view. I remember when we signed Gallas, Denilson and Baptista back in 2006. Actually, that's a lie. I remember waking up the next morning to discover we'd signed them, but my sense is there was nowhere near the intensity that we saw yesterday.

Looking for accommodation? There's a vacancy between those ears

Robbie Savage, genius and clairvoyant extraordinaire, gets Arsenal new signing, Per Mertesacker, all confused with national team mate Christoph Metzelder. This happened a week ago in his BBC show 606 and many have pointed out the howler but it still holds good because Savage cannot be savaged enough.

Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood insists that there is nothing serious about Joey Barton's claim that the infamous altercation with Gervinho in the opening round of fixtures prevented him from securing a move to the Emirates.

Barton, whose proved the Gunners' summer signing before overreacting to the Ivorian's slap by going to the ground, made it clear that he had no regrets over the incident in the immediate aftermath.

The goal-scorer and hero Demba Ba is in the middle there BBC interview with Demba Ba after the game today This player is so modest it's ridiculous, but he scored three great goals today, and surely there are more to come, now that he's finally up to speed.

Arsenal striker Robin van Persie made history on Saturday as he became the 17th player to score more than 100 goals for the Gunners. Speaking to Arsenal Player and BBC after the game, the Dutchman confessed ...

Premier League signings XI

A closer look at some of the best new additions to the top flight

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Stewart Downing says Liverpool are aiming to win the Premier League

Stewart Downing believes Liverpool's expensive rebuilding programme has now put them firmly in the Premier League's title-chasing pack.

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Interesting piece on the BBC about people re-evaluating Marx's theories on Capitalism
As a side-effect of the financial crisis, more and more people are starting to think Karl Marx was right. The great 19th Century German philosopher, economist and revolutionary believed that capitalism was radically unstable.

Fabio Capello warns Andy Carroll about his lifestyle

England manager Fabio Capello tells striker Andy Carroll to be careful about his lifestyle.

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Form and fitness key for Andy Carroll Alan Shearer

Former England captain Alan Shearer says Andy Carroll will "not be best pleased" with Fabio Capello's public comments about his lifestyle.

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Form and fitness key for Andy Carroll Alan Shearer

Former England captain Alan Shearer says Andy Carroll will "not be best pleased" with Fabio Capello's public comments about his lifestyle.

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Raul Meireles explains switch from Liverpool to Chelsea

Chelsea new-boy Raul Meireles insists he never wanted to leave Liverpool but says the chance to work with Andre Villas-Boas again was too good to turn down.

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We're not sure if this shot was taken before or after his 'Strictly' makeover, but it's all the same really. Image via bbc.co.uk.

If his prediliction towards frightening personal grooming is anything to go by, Robbie Savage has been preparing for his latest adventure throughout his career.

So that arrogant wretch has been blithely lying about support for the Tories ridiculous NHS reforms...Well done to the NHS organisations for standing up and calling him to account on his arrogant duplicitousness.
The BMA have been screaming from the rooftops about Lansley's bill for months but still Cameron claims to have support for the bill amongst NHS staff.

Football Forum Savage Says

Strictly Come Dancing's latest signing Robbie Savage answers your tweets in 'Savage Says'. This week he discusses Craig Bellamy's return to Liverpool, Manchester City's best five-a-side team and gives his opinion on goal-line technology.

Joe Cole targets return to England side

In an exclusive interview with BBC sports news correspondent Dan Roan, Joe Cole reveals how he wants to get back into the England side.

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Defiant Kenny Dalglish defends Liverpool's Andy Carroll

Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish rages at a reporter who questions Reds striker Andy Carroll's lifestyle.

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Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish backs Andy Carroll over criticism

Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish defends striker Andy Carroll following criticism of his lifestyle by England coach Fabio Capello.

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Stoke v Liverpool

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between Stoke and Liverpool in the Premier League.

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Kenny Dalglish contemplates change of media strategy

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish refuses to go over the key refereeing decisions in his side's 1-0 defeat by Stoke, but admits it is "hard for us to take" and the worst 1-0 defeat he's had as manager.

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Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish ponders referee action

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish vows to consult the club's owners over how to deal with what he perceives to be poor refereeing this campaign.

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Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta was delighted with his debut as well as with the three points the Gunners secured on Saturday, against Swansea City. Speaking to Arsenal Player and to the BBC after the game, the ...

Chelsea's Raul Meireles accuses former club Liverpool

New Chelsea signing Raul Meireles accuses former club Liverpool of a broken promise and forcing him to submit a transfer request.

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Here is Alan Pardew's BBC interview immediately after the game last night, with Newcastle are now up to 4th place in the league. And we're complaining?

MPs to debate release of Hillsborough cabinet papers

• Debate conceded after petition reached 138,000 signatures • Papers will be released next spring Parliament will debate the issues around the release of cabinet minutes relating to the Hillsborough tragedy next month, it has been confirmed, after an e-petition calling for their release reached more than 138,000 signatures.

Damien Comolli says Liverpool squad is 'complete'

Liverpool director of football Damien Comolli believes Kenny Dalglish's squad is now 'complete'.

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BBC Sport Thiago Silva secures draw for AC Milan at Barcelona.

AC Milan showed in 25 seconds tonight at the Nou Camp what Man Utd haven't figured out in two Champions League Finals, and that is if you attack Barcelona's defense right up the middle, you will create chances. Brazilian forward Alexandre Pato tore through the the center back pairing of Mascherano and Brusquets like a knife through butter to give the Italians a 1-0 lead.

Liverpool to investigate 9/11 tweet from Nathan Eccleston

Liverpool confirm they are investigating striker Nathan Eccleston for writing on Twitter that the September 11 attacks were not the work of terrorists.

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I get miserable when Fulham aren't winning. The odd game is OK but the longer a winless run continues the more I begin to brood on it. Pretty sure I'm not alone in that.

The Blackburn game was a chance to put everything right, start finding that missing 10%, that final killer ball, that clinical finish in the box.

Liverpool's Kenny Dalglish calls for more referee talks

Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish believes there should be more communication between managers and match officials.

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Steven Gerrard's Liverpool return will not be rushed Kenny Dalglish

Kenny Dalglish insists Liverpool are taking a sensible approach to Steve Gerrard's return from a groin injury.

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Steven Gerrard not ready for Spurs Kenny Dalglish

Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish says he will not rush Steven Gerrard back in to the squad for Sunday's match against Tottenham and will employ a "common-sense" approach to the timing of the midfielder's return from injury after six months out.

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Tottenham v Liverpool

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Arsene Wenger has confirmed today that he is experimenting with a zonal marking system for defending set pieces this season.

The Gunners boss had suggested in the summer that he would work on erradicating the numerous errors made by Arsenal from corners and free kicks last season. He has aided that cause by signing the vastly experienced (and tall) German centre-back Per Mertesacker, and he hopes a zonal marking system will prove superior to the man marking tactics employed previously.

Tottenham 4-0 Liverpool

Charlie Adam and Martin Skrtel are sent off as Luka Modric, Jermain Defoe and Emmanuel Adebayor score at White Hart Lane.

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We were fantastic, says Spurs manager Harry Redknapp

Harry Redknapp thinks Tottenham's 4-0 win over Liverpool was one of his team's best-ever performances.

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Tottenham Hotspur boss Redknapp wants new deal for Modric

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp wants chairman Daniel Levy to open contract talks with midfielder Luka Modric.

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Roy Keane has warned Manchester United's title rivals that his former club will "only get stronger".
Keane said United were "red hot favourites" for the Premier League and believes only an injury to Wayne Rooney could pose a serious problem.
Keane, 40, who was sacked as Ipswich manager in January after 20 months in charge, told BBC Radio 5 live's Sportsweek: "United to me are just going to get stronger and they are the team to beat as usual.

George Graham won two league titles in his time as Arsenal manager, and knows all about the pressures of winning. He has been speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live about the problems at Arsenal. He said, "They left it late to bring in these players so he's not had time to work with the players [...]