Premier League News

New boss Roberto Mancini insists Manchester City must focus on the FA Cup, and not next week’s Carling Cup semi-final.

Tottenham full-back Benoit Assou-Ekotto is set to miss most of January after suffering a groin strain.

Arsenal teenager Henri Lansbury has agreed a new long-term deal with the club.

Arsene Wenger has reassured Arsenal fans he can understand their FA Cup love affair, but insists the Gunners must focus on their title bid.

Interim boss Peter Houston confirms he does not want to become Dundee United’s new permanent manager.

Stoke manager Tony Pulis has given former Bolton boss Gary Megson his full endorsement and offered him a ‘job’ if he needs one.

Portsmouth expect to pay their players’ December salaries on January 5 after a delay in clearing their wages.

Midfielder also extends loan with Watford until end of season

Kenny Miller will miss Sunday’s Old Firm derby after losing his appeal against his red card in the game against Dundee United.

ALEX FERGUSON rules out signing any new players in the January window

AARON RAMSEY insists he is ready to play for Arsenal’s first XI on a regular basis

HARRY REDKNAPP has blasted Roman Pavlyuchenko’s claims he mocked him

Portsmouth expect to pay their players’ December salaries on January 5 after the club delayed wages day for the second time this season.

Rangers striker Kenny Miller loses his red card appeal and will miss Sunday’s Old Firm derby.

Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho rules out a return to the Premier League until his after his contract in Italy expires in 2012.

Ledley King insists the players will treat Saturday’s FA Cup tie against Peterborough the same as any Premier League match.

CHELSEA boss Carlo Ancelotti refuses to rule Manchester City out of the title race

Liverpool defender Glen Johnson has been ruled out for at least a month with a knee injury.

As he waves goodbye to 2009, Michael Ballack believes squad strength can see us through a tough start to 2010.

Harry Redknapp reports that Aaron Lennon and Benoit Assou-Ekotto are out of the frame for our FA Cup third round tie against Peterborough on Saturday.