EPL

Arsenal
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists he does not intend on making a move for Koln star striker Lukas Podolski in the January transfer window.

Aston Villa
Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish believes GBP2 million could be enough to secure the transfer of Rangers midfielder Steven Davis in January.

Blackburn
Blackburn manager Steve Kean is planning to sit down with Keith Andrews and discuss the midfielder's future when he returns to Ewood Park.

Bolton
Owen Coyle is determined to turn Bolton's fortunes around to pay back the Wanderers fans who have been so good to him as a player and manager.

Chelsea
Having been paired with Napoli, Andre Villas-Boas believes Chelsea have landed 'one of the most difficult draws' in the UEFA Champions League.

Everton
Everton boss David Moyes is hoping to sign more players after confirming a loan deal for Landon Donovan and a new contract for Ross Barkley.

Fulham
Coach Martin Jol says Fulham are still in shock, but believes they can get back to winning ways against Bolton - even without Bobby Zamora.

Liverpool
Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel believes their backline is now one of their major strengths and is happy with the competition for places.

Manchester City
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has requested Yaya Toure joins up with the Ivory Coast squad late so he can play against Wigan Athletic.

Manchester United
Coach Sir Alex Ferguson admits Darren Fletcher will be missed but says the medical staff were right to advised him to take an extended break.

Newcastle United
Sochaux striker Modibo Maiga looks set to stay in France after seeing his proposed transfer to Newcastle Utd collapse due to a failed medical.

Norwich City
Paul Lambert wants Norwich to focus on delivering consistent displays over the festive schedule as they look to get a foothold in the league.

Queens Park Rangers
Kieron Dyer is unlikely to play for QPR again this season after head coach Neil Warnock revealed he requires another operation on his foot.

Stoke City
Leeds United will complete the permanent signing of Danny Pugh, who is on loan from Stoke City, when the transfer window reopens in January.

Sunderland
Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole and striker Nicklas Bendtner have been arrested after several cars were damaged in Newcastle city centre.

Swansea City
Coach Brendan Rodgers is set to recalled midfielder Joe Allen to the Swansea starting line-up for the trip to Newcastle following suspension.

Tottenham
Harry Redknapp has banned Tottenham from throwing another Christmas party and told his multi-millionaire stars it is a small sacrifice to pay.

West Brom
Roy Hodgson admits West Brom will have to live with the probability of losing their best players after Jonas Olsson put deal talks on ice.

Wigan Athletic
Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez believes his side need to take risks in order to gain a positive result against Chelsea on Saturday.

Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton coach Mick McCarthy hopes that his side will have clinched survival in the Premier League before the final day of the season.