Manchester United: Scholes on squad role Paul Scholes says he accepts his role as a bit-part player after revealing he felt his Man Utd days were over last Christmas.
Everton: Saha woe on cards Everton striker Louis Saha has suffered an injury scare on international duty with France after coming off the bench against Belarus.
Aston Villa: Loan move for keeper Aston Villa reserve keeper Elliott Parish is being lined up for a loan move following the return of Andy Marshall.
Sunderland: Healy up for grabs Sunderland striker David Healy is set to spark a transfer scramble when he becomes available for loan later in the month.
Manchester City: Kolo makes Ade prediction Kolo Toure has backed Emmanuel Adebayor to be "back to his best" this season after a difficult first campaign last time around.
West Ham United: Blues blow for Hammers West Ham will be without summer signing Thomas Hitzlsperger for two more weeks - scotching hopes of a first start against Chelsea.
Birmingham City: Defender eyes fresh start Birmingham defender Martin Jiranek admits he had gone stale at Spartak Moscow and needed a fresh start in the Premier League.
Arsenal: Gunner's "beautiful goal" claim Andrey Arshavin reckons he is "more effective" these days although he still hankers for the days when he was scoring "beautiful goals".
Chelsea: Boss on Azzurri lure Boss Carlo Ancelotti has told Chelsea he plans to stick around for a while despite the lure of becoming Italy boss at some point.
Liverpool: Three more years for Carra Jamie Carragher's new deal could take him up to retirement at the age of 36 if the Liverpool defender gets his way.
Newcastle United: Winger makes Magpies claim Winger Hatem Ben Arfa says Newcastle's desire to sign him more than makes up for the loss of Champions League football with Marseille.
Birmingham City: Blues on McLeish future Birmingham say Alex McLeish could sign a new contract "next week" with Peter Pannu denying talk of a rift with the manager.