EPL

Arsenal
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has revealed that Kieran Gibbs has suffered a setback in his recovery and is missing for the trip to Aston Villa.

Aston Villa
Alex McLeish says last weekend's incident involving Darren Bent will have no damaging effect on Villa heading into their clash with Arsenal.

Blackburn
Nigel Reo-Coker scored his 2nd Premiership goal of the season to condemned Blackburn to their 7th home defeat following the visit of Bolton.

Bolton
Nigel Reo-Coker scored his second Premier League goal of the seson as Bolton registered their third away win following the match at Blackburn.

Chelsea
Everton manager David Moyes says there has been no bid from Chelsea for Jack Rodwell and has stressed that Everton are 'expensive sellers'.

Everton
Everton manager David Moyes says there has been no bid from Chelsea for Jack Rodwell and has stressed that Everton are 'expensive sellers'.

Fulham
Fulham head coach Martin Jol admitted the regularity of reports regarding striker Bobby Zamora's future at the club is becoming a concern.

Liverpool
The Football Association has banned Liverpool striker Luis Suarez for eight games and fined him GBP40,000, subject to any possible appeal.

Manchester City
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has reiterated that any club eyeing Carlos Tevez will have to stump up the money to sign him permanently.

Manchester United
Manchester Utd have moved to distance themselves from suggestions coach Sir Alex Ferguson is interested in Benfica playmaker Nicolas Gaitan.

Newcastle United
Newcastle full-back Danny Simpson has again underlined his desire to stay at St James' Park despite rejecting their latest contract offer.

Norwich City
Simeon Jackson scored his first Premier League goal of the season as Norwich registered their fourth away draw following the match at Wolves.

Queens Park Rangers
Neil Warnock says he will talk to Jason Puncheon about his future over Christmas after admitting the winger has found life "difficult" at QPR.

Stoke City
Stoke boss Tony Pulis is delighted after the club announced that goalkeeping duo Asmir Begovic and Thomas Sorensen have both agreed new deals.

Sunderland
Coach Martin O'Neill has denied reports Craig Gardner is unsettled and wants to return to the Midlands after just six months at Sunderland.

Swansea City
Neil Taylor hopes to give Swansea fans early festive cheer by helping the club climb into the top half of the table in time for Christmas.

Tottenham
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp admits he is open to loan offers for Jake Livermore, who needs to play regularly in order to develop his game.

West Brom
West Brom boss Roy Hodgson is relaxed over his future at the club and has played down speculation linking him with the England managerial job.

Wigan Athletic
Wigan cannot afford to approach their clash with Liverpool looking for anything other than a victory, according to manager Roberto Martinez.

Wolverhampton
Ronald Zubar scored his first Premier League goal of the season as Wolves registered their second home draw following the visit of Norwich.