Chelsea regain 3^rd spot in the Premier League following a narrow 1-0 victory over Champions Manchester United at Old Trafford courtesy of a late own goal by Phil Jones, who deflected a strike from Juan Mata. The 87^th minute goal was enough to see off United, who lost Rafael Da Silva to a red card soon after the goal. The game as a whole was disappointing as Man United unsurprisingly weren’t in full-gear while Chelsea lacked the composure in the final-third to make their possession count.

The first-half did witness some good football though as Oscar struck the woodwork and Robin Van Persie spurned a couple of chances.  The game seemed to be headed for a boring goalless draw until Chelsea's late smash-and-grab, with Jones the unfortunate party. United’s 3^rd home loss has cost them the chance of raking up a record number of wins in a season while Chelsea go back to 3^rd, a point ahead of Arsenal having played a game less.

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Man United lining up blockbuster summer signing, Bale move mooted

Sir Alex Ferguson is ready to splash the cash to launch Man United’s assault on the Champions League next season according to the Sunday Mirror, with the veteran manager openly talking about at a big money summer signing: “Everything is in place for a big signing. I think that the Glazers have been great. Whenever I have asked, they have delivered.” The Mirror also reports that Gareth Bale could be the man is Alex is looking for and the Red Devils might repeat their old trick of rankling Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy with another move for a White Hart Lane star.

Sir Alex rules out Nani sale

The Portuguese winger has been linked with an Old Trafford exit since last summer and his exploits, or lack of it, this season has only increased the speculation surrounding his future. But Sir Alex insists that none of his stars will be sold, specifically highlighting the attacker to the Metro: “That’s a fact. There is no need for us to sell anyone. Nani played last week at Arsenal and he did well. When he is in form there are very few better than him. So I think we will bring him back in pre-season training and he will be all right.” Long-time admirers Juventus were said to be preparing a £20m bid for the former Sporting Lisbon winger who only has a year left in his contract.

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Bayern remain in pole position to sign Lewandowski

The bad blood between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich has reached hateful levels since news of Mario Gotze’s move was announced on Bayern’s website and Dortmund will not be spared even Robert Lewandowski as the Mirror claims that the German Champions are ahead of Man United and Chelsea in the race for the Polish star. The 24 year olds agent is said to have inked a preliminary deal with an unnamed club after he declared that the Premier League would not be Lewandowski’s destination this summer, the transfer sleuths have decoded that the Allianz Arena will indeed be his new home.

Man City and Napoli close to agreeing Dzeko-Cavani swap deal

Man City’s summer overhaul will begin with the intimidating arrival of Edinson Cavani according to the Mirror, who report that Napoli are close to accepting a £35m bid plus Edin Dzeko for the Uruguayan. The 26 year old might have a contract at Napoli till 2017 but he is almost certain to leave the Serie A in the summer, with Real Madrid also fighting for his signature.