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Barcelona forward Lionel Messi beat the all-time European record for goals in a single season on Wednesday night as his hat-trick helped them to a 4-1 win against Malaga.

Liverpool are interested in signing prolific FC Twente striker Luuk De Jong but face stiff opposition from "15 other clubs" for the Dutchman's signature, according to his agent.

Yossi Benayoun says he expects Robin van Persie to stay at Arsenal "for a long time", despite the skipper being linked with some of Europe's top clubs.

Newcastle United's Champions League hopes were dealt a blow as they slumped to a shock 4-0 loss against Wigan Athletic at the DW Stadium.

Sunderland striker Nicklas Bendtner insists he has not made up his mind over whether to stay at the club beyond his current loan spell.

Arsenal striker Robin van Persie has been named the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year.

Joe Hart believes the performances of team-mate Carlos Tevez have lifted Manchester City back into the Premier League title race.

Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta labelled his side's Champions League defeat to Chelsea "unjust" but admitted the Catalans were the architects of their own downfall because of a lack of ruthlessness in front of goal.

Arsenal's Dutch international Robin van Persie has revealed he doubted his ability to play as a main striker when originally asked to do so by Gunners boss Arsene Wenger, but is now set to breach the 40-goal barrier for club and country this season.

Didier Drogba said he believes Chelsea have learnt lessons from their Champions League exit in 2009 after securing a superb 1-0 win over Barcelona at Stamford Bridge.

Tottenham Hotspur striker Emmanuel Adebayor has criticised referee Martin Atkinson after the controversial "ghost goal" which put Chelsea firmly in command of the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Sunday.

Sylvain Distin admits he keeps having flashbacks after his wayward back-pass allowed Liverpool to turn Saturday's FA Cup semi-final on its head against Everton.

Frank Lampard took little pleasure in becoming the first midfielder to score 150 Premier League goals after Chelsea's bid to finish in the top four suffered a blow with a 1-1 draw at Fulham.

The assistant referee who failed to spot two controversial offside goals as Chelsea beat relegation-threatened Wigan 2-1 at Stamford Bridge has been stood down from his next scheduled Premier League fixture.

In-form Schalke frontman Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has hailed the longevity of strike partner Raul, and revealed a decision about his own future will be made "in the coming weeks".

Borussia Dortmund's Japanese forward Shinji Kagawa is set to reject a new contract that would double his wages at the Bundesliga club in favour of a move to the Premier League.