Swansea boss Brendan Rodgers is set to restore midfielder Joe Allen to his starting line-up for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League clash with Aston Villa.

The Football Association are looking at allegations Liverpool striker Luis Suarez made an offensive gesture after last night’s 1-0 defeat at Fulham.

The Football Association are looking at allegations Liverpool striker Luis Suarez made an offensive gesture after last night’s 1-0 defeat at Fulham.

Arsenal will assess England forward Theo Walcott (thigh) ahead of tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League opener against Sunderland.

Eden Hazard’s agent claims an agreement has been reached with all parties interested in the Belgium international and said the player will make a final decision on his future after the upcoming international friendlies.

The German Football Association have asked Ryan Babel to explain comments published on his Twitter account in which he criticised referee Thorsten Kinhofer, who sent him off at the weekend.

Manchester City have made their plunge into the summer transfer market by agreeing a fee for Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell.

Fulham have made an official complaint over Liverpool’s pursuit of Clint Dempsey, the Premier League have confirmed.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has ruled himself out of the running for the vacant managerial role at npower Championship club Bolton.

Mark Hughes believes rows at Manchester City are inevitable because of the “autocratic” style of his successor as manager, Roberto Mancini.

Veteran goalkeeper Jens Lehmann will take his place on the Arsenal bench at West Brom tomorrow after agreeing a short-term deal to return to his old club.

Alex Ferguson has confirmed star winger Nani will not return to action until after this month’s international break.

Rio Ferdinand was today confirmed as England's captain for the Euro 2012 qualifier with Montenegro at Wembley tomorrow evening.

Bookmaker Ladbrokes today reported a bounce back in quarterly profits after it benefited from a stronger start to the English football season.

David Nicholls is on a fact-finding mission with French recruit Dream Catcher as he makes his debut for the yard in the Jaguar XJ Autumn Stakes at Ascot tomorrow.

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez will recall midfielder Tom Cleverley to the squad for the Barclays Premier League match at Newcastle tomorrow.

Bookmaker William Hill today said operating profits will be at the top end of forecasts after an improved run of sporting results boosted business.

Alex Ferguson has ruled out making any new signings in the January transfer window.

West Brom’s leading scorer Peter Odemwingie is a major doubt for tomorrow’s home Barclays Premier League clash with Fulham.

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp could hand Aaron Lennon his first start of 2010 in tomorrow’s Premier League clash with Bolton at White Hart Lane.