Leicester chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha told manager Nigel Pearson he was sacked on Sunday – only to be talked out of the change by his son Aiyawatt, a staunch supporter of Pearson – (Daily Mirror)
Crystal Palace midfielder James McArthur, who was involved in a touchline altercation with Pearson, has downplayed the incident as a joke – (London Evening Standard)
However, McArthur says Pearson “scared” him during the incident – (Independent)
Tottenham striker Harry Kane has taken on a vocal role in the White Hart Lane dressing room and could even be handed the club captaincy in the future – (Daily Telegraph)
Everton boss Roberto Martinez says he has no issue with Kevin Mirallas despite the 27-year-old winger telling Belgian media he wanted a “new challenge” – (London Evening Standard)