Liverpool will dig up the Anfield pitch next summer at the request of manager Brendan Rodgers because he believes it undermines his team’s passing game – (Daily Telegraph)
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has told Newcastle counterpart Alan Pardew and other bosses they are wasting their time ranting and raving on the touchline. The Dutchman prefers to stay seated on the bench and believes it is pointless to do otherwise – (Daily Mirror)
Chelsea chiefs have met supporters in a bid to improve the atmosphere at Stamford Bridge with designated singing sections and individuals to lead the songs among the proposals – (Daily Mail)
Gilberto Silva has revealed some of the dressing room secrets from his time at Arsenal – (Daily Star)
Sergio Aguero is set to hand Manchester City a sensational New Year boost with an early return from injury – (Daily Mirror