With the Premier League table as open as it is, clubs will be desperate to take advantage of the midweek fixtures in order to start creating gaps within the table. Only 5 pts separates fifth place and the bottom three as it currently stands, therefore it is vital that clubs start to pull a run of victories out.
In the news this morning there has been plenty to report as Harry expresses an interest in the Olympics role; Joe Hart claims he won’t live like a monk, while Frank Lampard speaks up for Wayne Rooney – plus much more…
Harry keen on Olympics role – SkySports
Chelsea in talks to leave Stamford Bridge for Earls Court – Guardian
Hart: I won’t live like a monk – Sun
Spurs’ lone striker could hurt England – Independent
Lampard defends Rooney from ‘thick’ allegations – Guardian
Newcastle United keeping close eye on Slovenian striker Tim Matavz – IM Scouting
Carroll’s form leads FA into the moral maze – Daily Telegraph
Pulis demands clubs be given right to ‘relegate’ referees from Premier League – Independent
Defoe gives Redknapp striking problem – Guardian
Chelsea set their sights on Bayern Munich centre-back Breno – IM Scouting
Reina warns he may consider future – Guardian
Liverpool and Everton among clubs chasing Ajax’s Urby Emanuelson – IM Scouting
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