It is being reported this morning that Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspurs are both scouting the England U19 star Jamaal Lascelles, who made his first senior appearance for Nottingham Forest last weekend against Burnley, watched by both Arsenal and Spurs scouts who were alerted beforehand. It was reported that Arsenal made a £5million offer for the [.

Very interesting revelations are emerging from the Harry Redknapp tax evasion court proceedings. On Thursday, the Southwark Crown Court heard some very amusing statements from the Tottenham Hotspurs manager.

Apparently, Redknapp is illiterate. He cannot read or write. In a tape recording played to the court, Redknapp said that he did not know what an email was and that he had never sent a text or fax in his life.

Mario Balotelli never seems to stop making the headline as despite being Manchester City savior in previous match against Tottenham Hotspurs, Balotelli caught himself involved in another case on that game.

The Italian striker was caught stamping Spurs' midfielder, Scott Parker, on Sunday and now are facing a disciplinary act by the English FA, who already confirmed their stance, only waiting for the forward to respons.

Ahead of their important match up against third place seat, Tottenham Hotspurs this weekend, Manchester City's defender, Joleon Lescott insisted that getting a win over Spurs wouldn't be an attempt to stop Harry Redknapp's team surged in the table but more of staying away from Manchester United's chase.

Brad Friedel and Tottenham Hotspurs were victorious over Landon Donovan, Time Howard and Everton on Wednesday, while Jonathan Spector and Brimingham City defeated Ipswich Town.

Together with Neymar, Santos midfield wizard Paulo Henrique Ganso is another of Brazil's hottest prospects who is continually been linked with a move to Europe with Italian giants Inter and Milan thought to be seriously eying his services.

However, there seems to be a new entrant in the race to acquire Ganso's signature.

Tottenham Hotspurs are continuing their pressure on the Manchester Duo in the top of premier league table after Harry Redknapp's side successfully defeated Everton 2-0 on Wednesday.

The victory excites Redknapp as with all three points, his team are now level on points with second place, Manchester United, and only three points shy of the leader, Man City.

Yaya Toure was named the CAF Player of the Year for being awesome in 2011, and rightly so. Possibly for his sartorial abilities.

Actually, he showed up in different dress, which makes one think that massive robe is a prize for winning the prize. A prize which immediately turns its wearer into a spiritual healer?

-
- John Terry Allegations: Media Articles/Reactions
-
- Throughout the day, the QPR Report Messageboard has news updates, comments and perspectives - even links to other board comments of interest re QPR matters (on and off the field) along with football (and ONLY football) topics in general.

-
- 44 Years Ago Today: QPR's Brilliant League CUp Triumph against Gordon Banks' Leicester City
-
- Throughout the day, the QPR Report Messageboard has news updates, comments and perspectives - even links to other board comments of interest re QPR matters (on and off the field) along with football (and ONLY football) topics in general.

Robin Van Persie continues his fine goal scoring run for Arsenal as the Dutchman came off the bench to lead his side beating Stoke City 3-1 at Emirates, after the two team simply sharing the score line in the first half.

The victory continues' the Gunners' emergence in the league table as they're slowly climbing into the top seven team after having a horrendous start to their season, which previously saw them battling in the relegation zone.

After recently voicing out his irritation about being placed in a new position at Tottenham Hotspurs, Rafael Van Der Vaart's future at the club could very well be in jeopardize.

This possibility occurred after Spurs' manager, Harry Redknapp, answered back to Van Der Vaart's statement by stating that if the Dutchman is insisting to play on his preferred role than the ex-Real Madrid player must compete with Jermaine Defoe for one position in the starting eleven.

He would've preferred to have 13 players protecting in front of him

International week. Not the easiest of weeks to get by. Especially not after that last result. A defeat to your most bitter rival is not something that you want to linger in your thoughts. Usually we'll just have a day or two before to mull over it before the next game.

Short-lived joy

It's only October and yet, this is already our 4th defeat in the Premier League. Depending on where your standpoint is, one could judge this latest one. For me, it was far worse than the hiding we got at Old Trafford. Not least because it's the North London Derby but also because unlike the United game, we had the players on the pitch that could've matched them.

Sagna will have to come up against an escapee from the zoo today

Every time the fixture list is released each season, just like Thierry Henry once did, I look to see when the North London derbies are. Who are the opponent prior to this game, just to see if it will hamper our chances. Such is the importance of today's game.

Thanks for the 15 years, Arsene.

One particular story dominates the news today and that is none other than Arsene Wenger reaching his 15th year in charge of Arsenal Football Club. That is quite some achievement for someone the general questioned as "Arsene who?" when he first took over. During that period, he has brought us unprecedented success both on and off the pitch.

Thanks for the 15 years, Arsene.

One particular story dominates the news today and that is none other than Arsene Wenger reaching his 15th year in charge of Arsenal Football Club. That is quite some achievement for someone the general questioned as "Arsene who?" when he first took over. During that period, he has brought us unprecedented success both on and off the pitch.

Yes, Arsene. Stan really believes in you

In any company, changes at the highest level can lead to uncertainties in the lowest level. For any football club, the highest level is the owners of the club and the lowest level are us, the fans. Usually with a new person in-charge, there will be changes afoot.

By FRANCO PANIZO

Jermaine Jones' struggles for playing time at Schalke 04 have been alleviated somewhat, as Jones made his first appearance for the club in nearly two months on Thursday.

Having last played for Schalke on Aug. 6, Jones came off the bench in the 76th minute of Schalke's Europa League match against Maccabi Haifa to help the club preserve its 2-1 lead.

This midweek looked to be a tough week for premier league representatives in the Europa League as no teams managed to pick up three points, although the likes of Stoke City and Tottenham Hotspurs can consider the draws they got were pretty positives considering they were playing away.

Meanwhile, the same thing can't really be said for Fulham, as they picked up their one point in front of the club's die hard fans at Craven Cottage.

This midweek looked to be a tough week for premier league representatives in the Europa League as no teams managed to pick up three points, although the likes of Stoke City and Tottenham Hotspurs can consider the draws they got were pretty positives considering they were playing away.

Meanwhile, the same thing can't really be said for Fulham, as they picked up their one point in front of the club's die hard fans at Craven Cottage.

The excellent start made by both Manchester United and Manchester City in the early phase of the premier league, rises the prediction that those two teams are the ones who will be challenging for the league title this season.

This opinion however, is squashed away by Man United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, himself who insisted that there will be much more competition in the league this season as the veteran manager stated around five-six are challenging for premier league glory.

Tottenham Hotspurs' midfielder, Sandro, hints at potential future aside from White Hart Lane as the Brazilian international revealed his dream of playing in Italian Serie A sometime, which he believes would be another positive step for his footballing career.

Sandro, who is currently sidelined because of injury have been highly linked with a potential move to several Serie A teams such as Inter Milan, Ac Milan and most recently Roma but opted to stay in England for the new season, pretty much opens the door for those teams to approach him in the future.

Just as it was expected, Manchester City striker, Edin Dzeko received acknowledgment for his recent fine performances in the league after being named as Barclays Player of the Month.

Obviously the award was designated for the player's fine form in August, scoring in all of Man City's matches for that month, including the wonderful quart-trick he bagged against Tottenham Hotspurs on City's latest premiership match.

Manchester City, despite their riches, struggled last season for goals and lacked enough creativity. Mancini employed a cautious defensive approach utilising the leadership of Vincent Kompany last season. The splurge on Edin Dzeko in January was aimed at giving Man City a huge goal threat.

The city of Manchester has two of the best teams in the world, and with a spectacular start of the Premier League (surely the best league in the world), both teams have become candidates for the title. On one side, Manchester City has invested heavily into building its new team, and that seems to be bearing fruits: today they played Tottenham, and with spectacular four goals by Edin Dzeko, as

The Carling Cup 3rd round draw was made today with some interesting match-up's in the offing none more so than Manchester United's trip to Leeds United.

Tie to be played week commencing September 19.

Carling Cup third round draw:

Cardiff City v Leicester City

Wolves v Millwall

Chelsea v Fulham

Aldershot Town or Carlisle United v Rochdale

Arsenal v Shrewsbury Town

Burnley v MK Dons

Leeds United v Manchester United

Brighton v Liverpool

Nottingham Forest v Newcastle United

Manchester City v Birmingham City

Blackburn Rovers v Leyton Orient or Bristol Rovers

Swindon Town or Southampton v Charlton or Preston North End

Everton v West Brom

Crystal Palace or Wigan v Middlesbrough

Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers

Stoke City v Tottenham Hotspurs

Reaching the final days of the summer transfer market, Tottenham Hotspurs looking really keen on ensuring their squad status for the new season by adding new signings and also working hard in keeping their important player at White Hart Lane.

Regarding new additions, reports from England have confirmed that Spurs managed to acquire Emmanuel Adebayor along with youngster, Yago Falque both on loan.

Spanish Sports paper "Marca" has published in its online section that REAL MADRID & English Premier League Club TOTTENHAM HOTSPURS have come to an agreement to transfer French International midfielder LASS DIARRA Lass Diarra The Clubs are said to be finishing now a few "minor" technical details before making an official announcement at a price speculated to be around 12M€.

After adding young prospects such as Oriol Romeu and Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea finally captured what could be considered as their first important signings this summer as the Blues set to make official Juan Mata's signing.

The ex-Valencia player, who were courted with several other top clubs this summer, revealed the reason he eventually chose to work with Andre Villas-Boas, stating that the Blues can offer him the chance to win titles more than the likes of Arsenal or Tottenham Hotspurs.

Being heavily linked of searching for Paul Scholes' in the summer market, Manchester United might just take what they currently have as according to their manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, the Red Devils are looking at that method at the moment.

The difficulties in purchasing their targets such as Luca Modric, Samir Nasri and also Wesley Sneijder seems to be the main reason why Ferguson is trying to make the best of what he already have at center midfield since the club have already splashed quite a lot of money this summer.

Real Madrid "re"-announced their World Football Challenge roster today, and it has some noticeable changes.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka, Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos, Pepe, Ricardo Carvalho, Xabi Alonso and Mesut Ozil, the headliners of the Madrid side, are all still set to play in Real's USA tour.

SPANISH FOOTBALL is relatively quiet today in the Sports press, except for news in reference to tonights International Friendly between Venezuela & Spain, the dozen or so transfer rumours which are already known & cannot be confirmed & LASS DIARRA of REAL MADRID Lass Diarra with Real Madrid Real Madrid Coach Mourinho has not put the French International on the market, but Diarra does not wish

Harry Redknapp's opinon of Lionel Messi: "He's a skinny runt who looks nothing like a modern-day footballer really. "He has funny little legs that move awkwardly when he runs and if he turned up at your club as a 16-year-old, you'd send him away with a pat on the head and tell him he'd no chance of making it.

ATLETICO DE MADRID seems to be the epicenter of SPANISH FOOTBALL rumour & gossip this week. The news is not too good if your an Atletico fan & will make you wonder how the team will fair next year if the "lane way talks" come true. The first name that many see out of the Club is DIEGO FORLAN. As mentioned in the below post, Turkish side Besiktas & English Premier League Club Tottenham Hotspurs

The Spanish daily Sports papers have picked up the news from Turkey, concretely from TV Channel NTV, that Turkish Club BESIKTAS has a pre-agreement with ATLETICO DE MADRID Uruguayan forward DIEGO FORLAN. The original source goes on further to say that Atletico de Madrid is also in accord & that the player may even sign his new contract next week.

Das Spiel wäre wichtig gewesen für den FC Liverpool, aber es ging vollkommen in die Hose. Oder eigentlich ja nicht, denn der Grund für die 0:2-Niederlage gegen die Tottenham Hotspurs hatte nämlich keine Hosen an. Ein Flitzer brachte die Liverpool-Spieler komplett durcheinander und so verloren sie im Kampf um die Europa-League-Qualifikationsplätze wichtige Punkte.

Slipping into sixth place last weekend and already seven points behind Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspurs' chance at getting the final Champions League spot by the end of season looks slim, but their defender, Michael Dawson, refuses give up until everything is done and dusted.

The central defender still believes that Spurs have a pretty good shot at finishing in the top four by the end of season, and to do that they must get back on winning ways starting from this Saturday, where Spurs are set to face Blackpool.

Rich club Manchester City are starting to grow themselves into one of the main power in the Premier League especially having already splashing millions in building such a competitive squad especially this season.

Considering that fact, City's winger, Adam Johnson, felt a little bit disappointed that his club still unable to compete on the title race in this final stage of the season, despite having the chance to do it earlier in the competition.

Just as he said after the match against West Ham United last weekend, Chelsea's coach, Carlo Ancelotti, once again retaliate his plan to once again try out Didier Drogba and Fernando Torres, partnership.

Ancelotti believes that although the duet wasn't working earlier on, this time it might finally click especially since Torres has already open his account for the Blues last weekend, while Drogba's performance has also improved in the past few weeks.