Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has dismissed any doubts over the attitude of Daniel Sturridge as the striker prepares to make his Anfield debut.

This week has been yet another where referees have been at the centre of a lot of controversy.

Manager Arsene Wenger revealed Theo Walcott’s protracted contract saga could finally come to an end this weekend — but is prepared to go to the wire in his quest to land new talent over the course of the January transfer window.

ACCIDENTLY terrorising a waitress, narrowly avoiding arrest, tackling a lobster and confronting a fear of heights may not sound like the ideal ingredients for a relaxing holiday, but sunny picturesque Crete proved it can be done.

Manchester United 1 West Ham United 0

Chelsea 2 Southampton 2

Arsene Wenger maintains Arsenal are ready to “spend big” again — but will continue to look to build the core of the team from within.

Rafael Benitez accepts scoring opportunities for any Chelsea player will be at a premium tonight when Southampton visit Stamford Bridge.

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has wished old mate Joe Cole good luck as he looks to rekindle past glories at West Ham — but hopes it comes after tonight.

Jon Walters bounced back from his Chelsea nightmare in style by netting a brace to help Stoke to a 4-1 extra-time victory over Crystal Palace in last night’s FA Cup third-round replay at the Britannia Stadium.

Patrice Evra insists Manchester United have learned their lesson and plan to ignore what Manchester City get up to this season.

Benfica and Porto are once again locked in mortal combat at the top of the league in Portugal.

Rio Ferdinand is in no rush to sign a new Manchester United contract.

Police have dropped an investigation into football referee Mark Clattenburg’s alleged use of inappropriate language during a match after no victim came forward.

Robbie Brady wants the Irish public to see the real him tonight on his first home start at senior level.

John Terry yesterday escaped a lengthy injury lay-off after Chelsea confirmed he suffered “no significant damage” to knee ligaments in the Premier League draw with Liverpool on Sunday.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has urged his players to keep their nerve and not be deflected by the flak that has been heading in their direction recently.

Watching Arsenal’s worst start to a league in three decades roll on and Manchester United’s latest comeback against Aston Villa last weekend, our mind flashed back to the same weekend 20 years ago.

Man City 2 Tottenham 1

Arsenal 3 Fulham 3