EPL

Arsenal Midfielder Aaron Ramsey has called on Arsenal to prove they have recovered from their Old Trafford mauling when they face Swansea on Saturday. Aston Villa Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish believes he will have the services of Darren Bent, Richard Dunne and Shay Given for the clash with Everton. Blackburn Blackburn boss Steve Kean believes he was able to bring in useful faces over the summer and is expecting a keenly-contested battle for places. Bolton Bolton boss Owen Coyle is happy with options at his disposal in the attacking department as the Trotters prepare to host Manchester United. Chelsea Andre Villas-Boas does not expect Chelsea to make another bid for Luka Modric in January after failing to land the Tottenham star this summer. Everton Chief executive Robert Elstone has attempted to quell a planned fans' protest by stressing Everton are committed to finding new investment. Fulham Fulham's new forward Bryan Ruiz is raring to go at the Craven Cottage and is desperate to make his debut for the Cottagers against Blackburn. Liverpool Kenny Dalglish will not rush Sebastian Coates into English football, but expects the defender is 'chomping at the bit' to play against Stoke. Manchester City Coach Roberto Mancini remains keen on taking Alessio Cerci to Manchester City, but admits he faces a battle to lure him away from Fiorentina. Manchester United Young defender Jonny Evans acknowledges that he needs to raise his game this season or risk being offloaded by Manchester United next summer. Newcastle United Dundee United boss Peter Houston has dismissed claims of interest from Newcastle, Celtic and Rangers in Scott Allan as 'absolute nonsense'. Norwich City Scunthorpe United want a longer look at City striker Oli Johnson after he failed to impress for their reserves against Middlesbrough this week. Queens Park Rangers QPR manager Neil Warnock has refused to write off a shock move for David Beckham when his contract with Los Angeles Galaxy ends in November. Stoke City Veteran striker Peter Crouch is eager to hit the ground running at Stoke and repay the 'remarkable support' he has received since signing. Sunderland Defender John O'Shea insists he did not join Sunderland to coast towards the end of his career after a trophy-laden spell at Manchester United. Swansea City Brendan Rodgers expects Swansea to face an Arsenal backlash at Emirates Stadium on Saturday - but wants his side to be bold in their approach. Tottenham Spurs midfielder Sandro has signed a new five-year contract at White Hart Lane having been linked with Roma and Barcelona earlier this summer. West Brom Head coach Roy Hodgson is confident West Brom have the midfield quality to compensate for failing to sign their summer target Owen Hargreaves. Wigan Athletic Roberto Martinez has confirmed that Wigan plan to hold contract discussions with any player that has entered the final year of their contract. Wolverhampton Wolverhampton boss Mick McCarthy says he has not held discussions with any particular free agent to fill the gap in his squad at Molineux.