EDIN DZEKO NOT FOR SALE

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has declared that Edin Dzeko is not for sale.

It is said that Arsenal, Borussia Dortmund and Inter Milan have all been linked with a move for the Bosnia-Herzegovina international.

“No, that is not the case [that Dzeko could be sold],” said Pellegrini.

“I put my trust in him before the season and I have just as much trust in him now.”

ARSENE WENGER THANKS ‘PASSIONATE’ ARSENAL FANS

It has been revealed that Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has hailed the passion of the Emirates crowd this season.

Arsenal’s home fans have been criticised in the past, but they’ve been right behind the players this term.

Wenger told arsenal.com : “There is certainly more support from the stands than this time last year,”.

“It will be a massive advantage because when we have a difficult patch during a game, our fans feel it and support in response.

“Last year it was moaning when we had a weak period. You feel that. Of course it gives the players more belief and more desire.”

ARSENAL IN PURSUIT OF FRANCE U21 INTERNATIONAL PAUL-GEORGES NTEP

Reports are out claiming that Auxerre forward Paul-Georges Ntep is attracting big Premier League interest.

The Daily Mail reported that Arsenal, Tottenham, Manchester United and Manchester City are all keen on Ntep.

The 21-year-old was the subject of interest from Hull City in the summer but his performances for France Under 21s have alerted the bigger clubs who are all keen to take a closer look.

FC BASEL DEFENDER FABIAN SCHAR INTERESTS ARSENAL

Interesting transfer news are out claiming that Swiss international defender Fabian Schar has sparked a North London transfer battle.

The People reported that Arsenal and Tottenham are going head-to-head for Schar.

The £10million-rated star has impressed in Europe and was comfortable for Basel against Chelsea last week.

Spurs chief Franco Baldini ran the rule over Schar, just days after the White Hart Lane club’s need for a new centre-back was confirmed by their horror show at Manchester City.

STEVE BRUCE - ARSENAL CAN WIN THE PREMIER LEAGUE!

It has been reported that Hull City boss Steve Bruce believes tonight’s opponents Arsenal look like champions.

The 52 year old is under no illusions about the challenge that awaits his squad.

“Absolutely they can win the league,” he said of the table-topping Gunners.

“We’re a third of the way through so why can’t they? They’ll be like anybody else, hoping their big players stay fit, but when you look at their squad they’re a match for anybody.

“The problem with Arsenal is how do you set up against them? They’re fluid in their movement and their interplay. They interchange positions…where does Jack Wilshere play? where does Mesut Ozil play?

“There’s a freedom that makes it very, very difficult.

“Mr Wenger, who I’ve got the hugest respect for, has produced another fantastic football team who are going to be there or thereabouts and in (Aaron) Ramsey they’ve got the outstanding player in the Premier League.”