The Premier League are set to pay Portsmouth’s £7m (€7.8m) share of the latest television monies directly to other top-flight sides to settle the struggling club’s outstanding transfer debts.

THE Premier League have been accused of creating their own problems in the wake of Mick McCarthy’s controversial team selection at Old Trafford on Tuesday night.

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has been asked to explain his controversial team selection at Manchester United last night.

Gabriel Heinze has lost his battle to force Manchester United to sell him to Liverpool.

Liverpool’s protracted bid to sign West Ham midfielder Javier Mascherano has been drawn out further by the Premier League’s decision to look more closely at the details of the transfer.

The League Managers’ Association have expressed their disappointment at the Premier League’s decision to allow Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate to remain in charge without the necessary qualifications.

MIDDLESBROUGH last night got the answer they wanted when Gareth Southgate was given the green light to remain in charge while he pursues his coaching qualifications.

Gareth Southgate was tonight given permission to carry on as Middlesbrough manager until the end of the season.

THE Premier League are closely monitoring the conjunctivitis health scare at Newcastle, which could result in the postponement of their Barclays Premiership opener against Middlesbrough on Saturday.