Midfielder Leon Osman has warned Everton against thinking today’s encounter against Liverpool is their final.

Roberto Di Matteo has insisted Chelsea are already a global superpower, regardless of whether they win the Champions League.

Midfielder Nigel de Jong claims Manchester City must win a trophy to consider the season a success – and there can be no excuses for failure.

MIDFIELDER James McCarthy is hoping Wigan can begin 2012 by bringing Sunderland back down to earth at the DW Stadium tonight.

Midfielder Maxi Rodriguez returned to Liverpool’s starting line-up to face QPR at Anfield.

Midfielder James McCarthy returned to Wigan’s starting line-up for his first Barclays Premier League appearance in almost a month at Everton.

MIDFIELDER Stephen Ireland is desperate to repay Newcastle’s faith in him after belatedly making his debut.

THE shortlist for the Voadfone GAA Player of the Year Awards were announced yesterday. Bernard Brogan (Dublin), Daniel Hughes (Down) and Michael Shields (Cork) are in contention for the Footballer of the Year while Aidan Walsh (Cork) Peter Kelly (Kildare) and Graham O’Reilly (Meath) are in the running for the Young Footballer of the Year.

Midfielder Frank Lampard will miss Chelsea’s Barclays Premier League clash with Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Sunday with a groin problem.

MIDFIELDER Javier Mascherano headed to Barcelona from Liverpool yesterday with manager Roy Hodgson blasting his selfish attitude.

MIDFIELDER James McCarthy is targeting goals this season as he looks to continue his development at Wigan.

Midfielder Frank Lampard insists England and Chelsea team-mate John Terry spoke out because he wants to “hit things head-on”.

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Midfielder Leon Osman returns for Everton’s fourth round FA Cup clash with fellow Premier League side Birmingham at Goodison Park tomorrow.

Midfielder Michael Ballack insists Chelsea’s fighting spirit and power has returned under the leadership of interim coach Guus Hiddink.

Midfielder Teemu Tainio will miss Sunderland’s trip to his former club Tottenham because of a muscle strain.

Midfielder Mathieu Flamini has revealed he would have signed a new deal with Arsenal last summer but the ’pain’ of missing out on the Barclays Premier League title influenced his decision to leave the Emirates.

MIDFIELDER Javier Mascherano claims he is now “really close” to finalising a permanent deal with Liverpool.

Midfielder Jermaine Jenas is out of Tottenham’s clash with Bolton at White Hart Lane on Sunday with a shin injury.

Midfielder Mohamed Sissoko will be back in the firing line at Blackburn after being omitted from the PFA young footballer of the year nominations, to manager Rafa Benitez’ surprise.

MIDFIELDER Jermaine Pennant has pledged his future to Birmingham - even if they lose their battle to remain in the Premiership.

Midfielder Alexander Hleb will not be risked tomorrow at Bolton after recovering from a long-term knee injury, but is still set to start against Ajax in the Champions League next week.

Midfielder Marc Kenny has parted company with Shamrock Rovers before a ball has been kicked this season.

Midfielder Richie Kennedy’s contract with Waterford United has been terminated by mutual consent, just five weeks after he signed for the club.

Midfielder Shinji Ono hopes Japan can ride on the wave of euphoria sweeping the country and straight into the second round when they face Tunisia on Friday.

Midfielder Emmanuel Petit pledged his long-term commitment to Chelsea as he looked ahead to an enticing FA Cup final against his former club Arsenal.

Leeds United Midfielder, Lee Bowyer, today celebrates his 25 birthday, only two days after seeing his team claim the top spot in the Premiership.