EPL 2011/11/5

Arsenal
Manager Arsene Wenger insists that Arsenal are smart enough to realise that there is a lot more to achieve when they clash against West Brom.

Aston Villa
Coach Alex McLeish wants Aston Villa to discover a winning mentality after being frustrated at their start during his first season in charge.

Blackburn
Morten Gamst Pedersen has warned Chelsea they will find it tough to win at Ewood Park as Blackburn have rediscovered their fighting spirit.

Bolton
Bolton manager Owen Coyle is grateful to the club's fans for sparing him the abuse and protests being endured by Blackburn boss Steve Kean.

Chelsea
Andre Villas-Boas insisted Chelsea's confidence has not been dented by their recent travails and has defended his team's quality and talent.

Everton
Everton manager David Moyes has admitted he was previously interested in signing Demba Ba before the striker joined Newcastle from West Ham.

Fulham
Andrew Johnson admits pressure have been lifted at Fulham and is confident that his side can cap a fine week by beating Tottenham on Sunday.

Liverpool
Jose Reina says Liverpool have made such huge strides in the last 12 months that they can have ambitions of winning the Premier League title.

Manchester City
Manchester City and Barcelona are reportedly keeping a close watch on the development of young midfielder Adam Maher at Dutch side AZ Alkmaar.

Manchester United
Manchester United's Nemanja Vidic believes it is the trust and belief Sir Alex Ferguson has in his players that makes him such a great manager.

Newcastle United
Everton manager David Moyes has admitted he was previously interested in signing Demba Ba before the striker joined Newcastle from West Ham.

Norwich City
Norwich City coach Paul Lambert has assured fans that he will not bring in players that thinks they are bigger than Canaries' existing team.

Queens Park Rangers
Queens Park Rangers owner Tony Fernandes has backed Chelsea's John Terry to retain the England captaincy if he is the right man for the job.

Stoke City
Stoke City have a point to prove that they can we go somewhere and get a result after a European game, according to Potters coach Tony Pulis.

Sunderland
Boss Steve Bruce has cursed his luck ahead of Sunderland's trip to Manchester United but urged his players to make the most of the experience.

Swansea City
Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers is happy at the Liberty Stadium and has admitted he would be happy to sign a new long-term deal at the club.

Tottenham
Tottenham assistant Kevin Bond has revealed Brad Freidel will keep his starting place despite Carlo Cudicini's heroics against Rubin Kazan.

West Brom
Roy Hodgson hopes Peter Odemwingie will recapture his best form after admitting the West Brom striker is not at the same level as last season.

Wigan Athletic
Wigan's Roberto Martinez believes Hugo Rodallega has finally shrugged off the effects of his Copa America campaign and is ready to fire again.

Wolverhampton
Coach Mick McCarthy has challenged his players to win over the Wolves fans by producing a performance to remember in their clash with Wigan.