Everton could still face action from the FA after a supporter appeared to shine a laser towards the eyes of Stoke City striker Bojan Krkic, 24, during the Boxing Day defeat at Goodison Park – (Daily Mail)
West Brom boss Alan Irvine could be sacked on Monday after Baggies fans turned on him and his coaches after Sunday’s 2-0 defeat at Stoke City made it seven losses in nine games – (Telegraph)
Arsenal striker Alexis Sanchez, 26, says travelling to Champions League fixtures and Chile internationals has distracted him in his attempts to learn English, but insists he learned to speak Italian fluently at Udinese and will “crack” English, too – (Daily Mirror)
Chelsea are closing in on Barcelona contract rebel Sergio Busquets after moving ahead of Manchester United in the race – (Metro)
Garry Monk has launched a stinging attack on ”lazy” Jonjo Shelvey ahead of the Swansea midfielder’s return to face former club Liverpool on Monday – (Daily Mirror)