Arsenal striker Alexis Sanchez, 26, has told boss Arsene Wenger to forget about giving him a rest this season – (Daily Star)
Fabio Borini says he has no regrets about staying at Liverpool and has insisted: “I still believe I can be a success here” – (Liverpool Echo)
The former Manchester United scout Torben Aakjaer, who was sacked on Wednesday for making racially abusive comments, claims he was dismissed because the club could not deal with the negative publicity – (Guardian)
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino insists striker Emmanuel Adebayor, 30, can still carve out a role at White Hart Lane despite his absence from the FA Cup victory over Burnley on Wednesday – (London Evening Standard)
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has described 25-year-old striker Daniel Sturridge’s recovery as “critical” for the Reds but the manager warned the striker needs time to recapture last season’s devastating form following a spate of injuries – (Guardian)