There's obviously no transfer news as yet from White Hart Lane but surprisingly, the rumour mill is also a little quiet after the Christmas break.

As far as any potential incomings are concerned, we looked at the possibility of either Christopher Samba or James Tomkins at the back while our search for a striker could see Harry secure the services of Lille's Moussa Sow.

It was as if M Night Shyamalan were directing a documentary on football tactics, the 3-1-4-2 virus sprouting uncontrollably across the globe.

Jonathon Wilson on the 3-1-4-2

Jake's big on this trend and while it isn't one that is likely to be used by Seattle there is an MLS team that does this at times, the LA Galaxy.

The sooner we invent teleportation the better.

Not because I hate flying itself, although I really, really do. And not because airports are the most soulless, tedious places on earth, although they really, really are. It's mostly because every time you fly there's somebody with the plague sitting close enough to give you all their germs and leave you smothering.

Well, well, if it isn't the Friday Crackovia Club again! This week, the Barca team discusses just what happened in their shocking 0-1 loss to Getafe. And the verdict? It's Milito's virus! What on Earth...

Meanwhile, here's the real Guti vs the fake one (PIM PAM!

Manuel Friedrich headed home an injury-time winner as Bayer Leverkusen defeated Chelsea 2-1 at the Bay Arena and prove that Andre Villas-Boas' Chelsea side are in a crisis. There is a virus sweeping through London at the moment. The origins of the virus are somewhat unknown although its undiscriminatory nature and effects are clear and [.

Darren Fletcher was plagued with illness earlier this year which meant he missed out on the end of last season as well as our pre-season.

His recovery from the virus hasn't been smooth though, with the midfielder having a set back and missing further games this season. However, the International break came at the right time for him, with him getting a couple of games under his belt to aid his match fitness.

'Five or six teams will be involved in the Premier League title race' Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson

The Red Devils manager is expecting a tough challenge in defending their crown and is also pleased with Darren Fletcher's recovery from a debilitating virus

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The headlines say it all. Jeremy Maclin, the up-and-coming wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles, is healthy. That in itself is great news considering that there were rumors that Jeremy Maclin had a career-threatening illness. After a number of tests that spanned over multiple weeks, the Eagles wideout has been given a clean bill of health.

Fletcher lost a significant amount of weight thanks to the virus and the club hope the Scotland captain could be involved in Paul Scholes' testimonial against New York Cosmos on 5 August
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Manchester United have named a 27-man strong squad for their upcoming pre-season tour of the United States. One notable absentee is that of Darren Fletcher who still hasn't fully recovered from the virus which seen him miss United's title run-in last season.
The Squad is as follows:

Goalkeepers:
Lindegaard, Amos, Johnstone

Defenders:
Rafael, Fabio, Vidic, Evans, Ferdinand, Evra

Midfielders:
Carrick, Nani, Anderson, Giggs, Park, Obertan

Forwards:
Diouf, Macheda, Rooney, Owen, Berbatov, Young

Joining up later in the tour:
Smalling, Welbeck, Cleverley, De Gea, Jones, Hernandez

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Ted's computer has a virus...I wonder how that happened...so it's all Scott with his loyal producer sidekick covering listener emails and taking you around MLS. On the phone this week, correspondents from Chicago, Columbus, Los Angeles, Toronto, Dallas, Vancouver, Portland, New York, Colorado, Seattle and Salt Lake.

Darren Fletcher made a return to the first team last week against Schalke after missing the past few months with a virus. After recovering from the illness, he was still unable to play after losing so much weight.

Speaking to the official mag, Fletch has expressed some empathy for the fans, realising how frustrating it can be to watch the games.

Darren Fletcher says United will approach Sunday's game against Chelsea as if it was any other fixture, despite the immensely high stakes.
Victory would all but secure a 19th league title, while defeat would see Chelsea leapfrog the Reds and move to the top of the table with only two games to play.

Liverpool took the lead through Raul Meireles but allowed Wigan Athletic to get back into the game after Steve Gohouri's effort leveled the scores shortly after the hour mark, resulting in a 1-1 draw for the Anfield men.
Coach Kenny Dalglish was happy with his side's performance but insists that after the international duties of midweek his players lacked the edge to win the game.

Dalglish on Raul, Wigan and Luis - Liverpool FCPretty far down the in this article they mention that Raul Meireles' issue was a virus, not a knock of any sort, he should be good to go by the time we get to the next matchweek. Just a note for anyone trying to decide if they want to keep him or not. Fortunately for those who were going to BD him, his price didn't go up after his goal so he's

Arsenal on Twitter @UntoldArsenal Untold Arsenal on Facebook here Victory Through Harmony By Billy El Dog Phil Gregory sends his compliments but he has got yet another French virus, and has retired to his bed. So the cleft stick has been used, the messagers have made their way through the jungle and here I am.

Irgendwie dachten wir ja, wir hätten endlich Ruhe mit dem Thema „Schweinegrippe", aber so wie es aussieht haben wir uns da wohl gründlich getäuscht. Das gute an der Sache ist jedoch und das wissen wir schon seit der großen Pandemie vom letzten Jahr, dass die Schweinegrippe nicht so gefährlich ist, wie man am Anfang angenommen [.