EPL

Arsenal
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker admits playing in England is harder than in Germany, but insists that he is enjoying life at the Emirates.

Aston Villa
Aston Villa have been unsuccessful in their attempt to extend Robbie Keane's loan and he will return to the LA Galaxy after the clash at Wigan.

Blackburn
Blackburn manager Steve Kean says Chris Samba will miss Saturday's visit of QPR due to injury - but return to the side once he is fit again.

Bolton
Bolton Wanderers manager Owen Coyle feels this is the first time all season in which the Trotters have genuine competition for starting spots.

Chelsea
Chelsea are reportedly ready to battle Man City and United for the signature of Fiorentina striker Stevan Jovetic, valued at EUR30 million.

Everton
Everton defender Leighton Baines believes David Moyes' January transfer activity gave everyone at the Goodison Park club the boost they needed.

Fulham
Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer is hoping that his team can reach the minimum of 40 points four of five games before the end of the campaign.

Liverpool
Craig Bellamy thinks Liverpool is poised to finish the season on a high after injuries and bans dogged the first two-thirds of their campaign.

Manchester City
Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko has revealed that he feels right at home in England and is optimistic the club can win the Premier League.

Manchester United
Manchester United are falling behind Barcelona and Real Madrid in the 'Money League' of the world's richest clubs, according to a new report.

Newcastle United
Newcastle United head coach Alan Pardew has ruled himself out of the running for the England job, saying the national post is not for him.

Norwich City
Defender Ryan Bennett insists he is happy to delay his move to Norwich City until the end of the month by helping out former club Peterborough.

Queens Park Rangers
QPR head coach Mark Hughes has urged his players not to worry about their last two defeats and focus instead on winning their upcoming games.

Stoke City
Stoke City chairman and FA councillor Peter Coates has said that he would like to see Harry Redknapp installed as the next England manager.

Sunderland
Jack Colback is convinced Sunderland have nothing to fear having won nine of their last 13 outings since Martin O'Neill took over the reins.

Swansea City
Coach Brendan Rodgers says he would have no interest in a vacancy at Tottenham after signing a new three-and-a-half year contract at Swansea.

Tottenham
Harry Redknapp has revealed that he has 'not even thought about' becoming the next England manager and that his focus is only on Tottenham.

West Brom
West Brom coach Roy Hodgson reckons Wolves counterpart Mick McCarthy has been a victim of his own success ahead of their clash at Molineux.

Wigan Athletic
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez believes he has found a 'new player' in striker Hugo Rodallega since the closure of the January transfer window.

Wolverhampton
Manager Mick McCarthy admits Wolves are facing a midfield crisis ahead of the West Brom clash, with four players ruled out or rated doubtful.