Route One's Daily Football News Round-Up - 17/9/2012

We find the latest football news stories making the headlines, so you don’t have to.

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David Silva has signed a new five year contract at the Etihad Stadium.

The diminutive playmaker has looked out of touch recently, with rumours linking him with a move back to his Spanish homeland.

But the 26-year-old midfielder is loving his time in Manchester. "I feel very happy here at the club, in the city and with all the people," he told Manchester City's official website. 

"So now I'm delighted to be extending my contract and being here really does feel just like home for me." 

Arsenal will begin their Champions League campaign without Wojciech Szczesny.

The Polish shot-stopper has been suffering from an ankle problem, and will be replaced by Vito Mannone. Fit again Abou Diaby will also make Tuesday’s trip to France.

Andy Johnson is set to miss the majority of the season after damaging an anterior cruciate ligament in QPR’s goalless draw with Chelsea.

The folically-challenged forward has only made four appearances for the Hoops since his summer move across London from Fulham. 

Sir Alex Ferguson meanwhile has been full of praise for his new 18-year-old signing Nick Powell, who opened his Man United account with a cracking strike against Wigan on Saturday.

The ruddy-cheeked Scotsman said: "Powell is going to be a really good player who, we hope, will fill Paul Scholes's boots.

 “He's got terrific vision, good temperament, two great feet, is quick and is a great striker of the ball.”

And in today’s sensationalist transfer news, Chelsea are apparently lining up a move for Everton’s Marouane Fellaini.

According to goal.com, Roberto Di Matteo will make a move for the permed midfield warlord in January’s window. 

Fellaini himself has added fuel to the fire by stating that “in January or at the end of the season, I will turn to another club or championship.” A link-up with fellow Belgian Eden Hazard could well be on the cards.