EPL

Arsenal
Coach Arsene Wenger has declared Marouane Chamakh will not be leaving Arsenal in January, despite the striker's lack of match action of late.

Aston Villa
Manager Alex McLeish has warned his Aston Villa players they risk being dropped if they do not fulfil their defensive duties at set-pieces.

Blackburn
Blackburn fans are to stage another protest calling for boss Steve Kean to be sacked at their Premier League clash with Spurs at Ewood Park.

Bolton
Boss Owen Coyle is hopeful Bolton can claim their first home win of the Premier League season in this weekend's big game against Sunderland.

Chelsea
Chelsea have no fears over the fitness of Petr Cech following suggestions he may not be able to continue at the highest level for much longer.

Everton
Everton's teenager Femi Orenuga is poised to join League One outfit Notts County on a month-long loan deal in order to gain more experience.

Fulham
Wisla Krakow on-loan striker Dudu Biton scored the only goal of the game to condemned Fulham to their first defeat in Europa League Group K.

Liverpool
Liverpool coach Kenny Dalglish has issued a robust defence of Luis Suarez against allegations of racism and diving against Manchester United.

Manchester City
Manchester City first-team coach Fausto Salsano has ruled out a swap deal involving Mario Balotelli and Napoli star striker Ezequiel Lavezzi.

Manchester United
Dinamo Zagreb sporting director Zoran Mamic has insisted that Manchester United have not made contact with them over starlet Mateo Kovacic.

Newcastle United
Coach Alan Pardew delighted with Newcastle's performances so far this campaign and pledges to win some silverware in the next couple of years.

Norwich City
Premier League new boys Norwich City have given a trial to Dereham Town's teenage striker Nathan Howard, with a view to a permanent switch.

Queens Park Rangers
Queens Park Rangers midfielder Shaun Derry insists his side will approach the west London derby against Chelsea just like any other match.

Stoke City
Kenwyne Jones scored his third Europa League goal as Stoke City registered their second win in Group E following the match against Maccabi.

Sunderland
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has indicated that teenager Connor Wickham could make his first start for the club against Bolton on Saturday.

Swansea City
Defender Steven Caulker is keen to continue his loan spell at Swansea City after it was revealed his return from injury is ahead of schedule.

Tottenham
Roman Pavlyuchenko scored his 2nd Europa League goal as Tottenham registered their 2nd victory in Group A following the visit of Rubin Kazan.

West Brom
West Brom striker Shane Long wants to avenge one of his biggest disappointments in football when West Brom travel to Aston Villa on Saturday.

Wigan Athletic
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez is determined to come up with a system which stops Latics from getting punished for every mistake they make.

Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton Wanderers coach Mick McCarthy insists that he has the support of his players despite their recent run of disappointing results.