THE ESSENTIAL - Premier League NEWS
Arsenal Carlos Vela has confirmed he is hoping to stay at Real Sociedad beyond this season rather than return to Arsenal at the end of his loan spell.
Aston Villa Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has said that he believes the club has a bright future, thanks to the ownership of David Whelan. It's been a difficult two-and-a-half years for the Spaniard but he did reject an approach from Aston Villa over the summer.
Blackpool Liverpool midfielder Jonjo Shelvey has asked to stay on loan at Blackpool for the season after a successful start to his loan spell. Shelvey has scored six times for the Seasiders and said: "Blackpool are a good team with good players and I have asked Liverpool if I can stay here for the season".
Bolton Wanderers Bolton midfielder Ricardo Gardner may have a future at the Reebok Stadium even though he has been ruled out for the rest of the season.
Chelsea Nicolas Anelka claims to have been made to feel like an outcast during his final days at Chelsea, but says he has no regrets about leaving.
Everton David Moyes and Phil Neville want Everton to reproduce the improved second-half-of-the-season form which has become their trademark recently.
Fulham Fulham manager Martin Jol has played down speculation linking striker Bobby Zamora with a January move away from Craven Cottage.
Liverpool Midfielder Jonjo Shelvey has his sights set on playing a role for Liverpool this month as the Reds bid for FA Cup and Carling Cup success.
Manchester City Roberto Mancini believes it is "very important" for Manchester City to still be top of the table after coming through a difficult January.
Manchester United David De Gea is convinced he will remain at Manchester United for 'many years' as he continues to find his feet in English football.
Newcastle United Newcastle have confirmed striker Leon Best is facing several weeks on the sidelines as he recovers from a knee ligament injury.
Norwich City Norwich and West Ham are reportedly trailing Reading's teenage sensation Michael Hector, who has been dubbed the "new Chris Smalling".
Queens Park Rangers Clint Hill has accepted that the 2011/12 campaign will be his last at QPR, with the club having decided against offering him fresh terms.
Stoke City Stoke City chairman Peter Coates has called for a review of the FA's appeal procedures after Robert Huth's red card was upheld.
Sunderland Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill will take nothing for granted as he looks to guide his side into the FA Cup fifth round at the second attempt.
Swansea City Garry Monk believes Swansea's five-day training camp in Spain will prove to be a beneficial experience for the squad.
Tottenham Hotspur Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has been cleared of taking bungs in an offshore tax dodge, with Milan Mandaric also found not guilty.
West Bromwich Albion Roy Hodgson is "satisfied" with his first 12 months at West Brom after instantly returning to football following his sacking by Liverpool.
Wigan Athletic Emmerson Boyce admits he would rather Wigan be playing badly and winning than the reverse but remains confident they can escape relegation.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Wolves winger Michael Kightly has joined Watford on a month's loan deal in order to gain some match practice. Mick McCarthy said: "He needs to play maybe five or six games on the bounce, which is something he hasn't been able to do in the last two years."
