Spurs and England suffer Defoe blowTottenham striker Jermain Defoe has been ruled out for at least six weeks with an ankle injury sustained while playing for England on Tuesday.
Thompson turns down Villa roleFormer Liverpool assistant Phil Thompson has turned down the chance to become a member of Gerard Houllier's backroom staff at Aston Villa.
Babel vows to repay Hodgson's faithLiverpool forward Ryan Babel insists he is ready to realise his full potential at Anfield after talks over his future with manager Roy Hodgson.
Houllier looks to bring in BerguesNew Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier wants to appoint Patrice Bergues - who he worked with at Liverpool - to his backroom staff at Villa Park.
King ready for 'balancing act'Tottenham skipper Ledley King is confident his side's Premier League form will not by affected by their participation in the Champions League.
Big Eck bigs up BeausejourBirmingham manager Alex McLeish is looking forward to unleashing new signing Jean Beausejour on the Premier League.
Balotelli sidelined for six weeksManchester City striker Mario Balotelli has been ruled out for "up to six weeks" after the club revealed he is to undergo knee surgery.
FA wrong not to punish WengerArsene Wenger avoided punishment for his recent comments on Ryan Shawcross but Mark Holmes feels it is time the Frenchman was brought to book.