Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.

Robert Huth’s late header proved enough for Leicester to beat Tottenham at White Hart Lane.

Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce has called for the introduction of a “Rooney Rule” to allow home-grown managers the chance to compete with foreign imports in English football.

Sunderland will open talks with Sam Allardyce today as they attempt to fill their vacancy for a new head coach.

Good evening. Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

Sunderland head coach Dick Advocaat admitted there was “something wrong” with his team after seeing them slip to a second comprehensive defeat in as many weeks.

Liverpool are in talks with Fiorentina over the transfer of Fabio Borini. 

Raheem Sterling has been included in Liverpool’s 30-man squad for their pre-season tour of Thailand, Australia and Malaysia.

Anti-racism charity Show Racism the Red Card has praised Leicester’s actions over their shamed players and called for the trio to be educated.

Tim Sherwood has dismissed comments by Roy Keane in his updated book that he positioned himself at Villa Park in attempt to take over as manager long before Paul Lambert was sacked.

Tim Sherwood insisted he is in the dark about any potential Aston Villa takeover fronted by former Arsenal captain Tony Adams.

Four managers have followed Roberto Martinez to the helm since Wigan lifted the cup against Man City in 2013, while captain Emmerson Boyce is the only survivor.

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Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes “every player has a price” and he would sell an unhappy squad member.

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Sunderland have appointed Dick Advocaat as head coach until the end of the season, the Barclays Premier League club have announced.

Arsene Wenger dismissed suggestions a winter World Cup would bring chaos to English football and welcomed the move.

Football Association chairman Greg Dyke is to push for trials of video replay technology as the debate over refereeing standards rages on.

Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins has insisted any change in the club’s ownership will only happen if everyone is in agreement.

Tim Sherwood has been appointed the new manager of Aston Villa.

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard has signed a new five-and-a-half-year contract, the Barclays Premier League club have announced.

“Premier League clubs deliver competitive and compelling football to fans in stadiums and on television, driving interest levels to new heights."

Panic buys, protracted deals and last-minute loans can all occur on transfer deadline day, but the closure of this window is unlikely to cause much of a stir for Barclays Premier League clubs.

Rochdale 1 Stoke 4: Bojan Krkic and Victor Moses scored breathtaking goals at Rochdale as Stoke avoided joining the long list of Barclays Premier League teams to exit the FA Cup at the fourth-round stage.

The draw for the fifth round of the FA Cup is as follows:

"We are certainly going into the game with no fear and our strength is very much in our attack."

Arsenal have signed teenage midfielder Krystian Bielik from Legia Warsaw.

Chelsea powered into the fourth round of the FA Cup as second-half goals from Willian, Loic Remy and Kurt Zouma completed a 3-0 victory over Watford.

Swansea have ’reluctantly accepted’ Jonjo Shelvey’s violent conduct charge from the Football Association, the Barclays Premier League club have announced.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has called for the establishment of an independent panel to help stamp out diving and to retrospectively ban those found guilty.

West Brom insist reports suggesting Saido Berahino is set to join Liverpool are “entire fabrication” while Tottenham are also understood to be looking elsewhere in January.

Cesc Fabregas believes referee Anthony Taylor had “a bad day at the office” after booking the Chelsea midfielder for diving during Sunday’s draw at Southampton.

A magical performance from Eden Hazard was not enough to inspire Chelsea to victory as Southampton held firm to secure a hard-earned point.

Arsenal paid a fitting tribute to Thierry Henry, as did a number of his soon-to-be new colleagues, after the former Gunners striker announced his retirement from football on Tuesday morning.

Robin van Persie insists he is back to his best and has denied suggestions he is over the hill.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will focus on recovering domestic form to be in the best possible shape for a potential tough draw in the last 16 of the Champions League next year.

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini believes his team may have clicked into gear and wants his team to keep on winning.

Willian and Santiago Vergini both hit the woodwork as Sunderland extended their run of good results against Chelsea with a 0-0 draw.

Assistant manager Roy Keane has left Aston Villa with immediate effect, the club have announced.

Oscar has signed a new five-year deal with Chelsea, the Barclays Premier League leaders have confirmed.

Real Madrid 1 Liverpool 0

“I’m going to meet him face-to-face on Friday, I’m just going to give him some concerns I’ve had.”