Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel is preparing for the physical test which comes with a trip to Stoke. The Potters’ tactics are not universally accepted in the English Premier League and …

Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen isn’t surprised Christian Benteke has proved his doubters wrong as he prepares to face his international colleague at Villa Park. Benteke struggled to adapt to life …

Fulham manager Martin Jol admits highly-rated Derby midfielder Will Hughes is on his January wish-list. The 17-year-old’s impressive displays in the npower Championship have seen him called up to the …

Everton’s Nigerian striker Victor Anichebe has returned to first team action at just the right time, club manager David Moyes says. The 24-year-old showed little sign of lacking match fitness …

Michael Owen made his name at English Premier League giants Liverpool but since he left he has never managed to score against them and he is aiming to set that …

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew says the away trip to English Premier League leaders Manchester United is less daunting now the Magpies have ended a poor run of results. Newcastle’s 1-0 …

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has told his players to put behind them the humiliating 8-0 defeat by Chelsea last weekend and focus on getting a good result against Spurs …

Despite being guaranteed top spot at the Premier League’s halfway point, Manchester United’s leaky defence could thwart their quest to regain the trophy from Manchester City. Going into the 19th …

Portuguese international defender Jose Bosingwa’s future at English Premier League strugglers QPR remains in the balance, with the club’s manager Harry Redknapp refusing to say whether he will play for …

Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic believes the Premier League leaders’ improving injury situation will have a significant impact during the busy festive period. United, who saw their advantage over second-placed …

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is sure his team can cope with Stoke’s physicality as he prepares for Wednesday’s trip to the Britannia Stadium. The Reds are finishing 2012 strongly, with …

Martin Jol believes Fulham will find themselves in a relegation battle if they don’t pick up points during the festive period. The Cottagers lost a number of key players during …

Harry Redknapp is unsure whether he will pick Jose Bosingwa again after the QPR boss admitted he was “disturbed” by the right-back’s refusal to sit on the bench against Fulham. …

Paul Lambert wants his Aston Villa players to bounce back quickly from their 8-0 mauling at Chelsea when they entertain Tottenham on Boxing Day. Villa’s six-game unbeaten run in all …

Sunderland boss Martin O’Neill says every day is like Christmas Day for a professional footballer. The Black Cats, like clubs around England, will forgo part of the festivities as they …

Rafael Benitez believes Chelsea are capable of mounting a title challenge as the Blues prepare to face Norwich at Carrow Road on Wednesday. Benitez’s side gave their best performance of …

Gareth Barry is confident Manchester City will be able to challenge Manchester United at the top of the table as the champions prepare to face Sunderland on Wednesday. Roberto Mancini’s …

Alex Ferguson has hailed Robin van Persie as the missing piece in Manchester United’s title jigsaw as the Premier League leaders bid to extend their lead at the top against …