EPL

Arsenal
Arsene Wenger hailed the quality of two-goal hero Robin van Persie after the Arsenal skipper climbed off the bench to secure a win over Stoke.

Aston Villa
West Brom boss Roy Hodgson believes there is no room in football for the challenge by Aston Villa defender Alan Hutton on striker Shane Long.

Blackburn
Blackburn manager Steve Kean was pleased to see his side creating chances and causing problems for Tottenham in their defeat at Ewood Park.

Bolton
Bolton coach Owen Coyle is hoping that his players will continue to believe that they have what it takes to deliver results and earn points.

Chelsea
Chelsea head coach Andres Villas-Boas believes his 9-man squad deserved credit for their spirit, but was furious with the referee's display.

Everton
Manager David Moyes hopes Everton's victory away at Fulham will give his players the lift they need to overcome their run of poor results.

Fulham
Fulham manager Martin Jol lamented his side's inability to convert their chances after they succumbed to two late goals to lose to Everton.

Liverpool
Liverpool and Arsenal are reportedly monitoring Hugo Rodallega's situation, as Wigan have stalled contract talks to focus on their survival.

Manchester City
Man City coach Roberto Mancini has played down the scoreline against United, but underlined the fact that they have beaten a fantastic team.

Manchester United
Manchester United head coach Sir Alex Ferguson branded the thrashing they received from neighbours Manchester City as the worst result ever.

Newcastle United
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew does not have a 100 per cent comfortable relationship with Mike Ashley and he is ready for the day he is sacked.

Norwich City
Norwich coach Paul Lambert is reportedly interested in Preston North End's young striker Jamie Proctor and is set to make a bid in January.

Queens Park Rangers
Neil Warnock has praised QPR for beating Chelsea to secure their first home win since promotion and a first win over the Blues for 16 years.

Stoke City
Stoke City coach Tony Pulis has insisted their defeat to Arsenal on Sunday was not the result of their participation in the Europa League.

Sunderland
Sunderland goalkeeper Simon Mignolet admits the win over Bolton was a huge boost and they can take confidence as it was a real team effort.

Swansea City
Swansea boss Brendan Rodgers has hit out at Wolves fans for criticising their manager Mick McCarthy, despite his excellent work at the club.

Tottenham
Two goal hero Rafa Van der Vaart insists the defence deserve as much credit as he does for Tottenham's victory over Blackburn at Ewood Park.

West Brom
West Brom boss Roy Hodgson believes there is no room in football for the challenge by Aston Villa defender Alan Hutton on striker Shane Long.

Wigan Athletic
Wigan Athletic boss Roberto Martinez was pleased with the performance of midfielder Ben Watson and has underlined his technical abilities.

Wolverhampton
Swansea boss Brendan Rodgers has hit out at Wolves fans for criticising their manager Mick McCarthy, despite his excellent work at the club.