EPL weekend: 5 things to watch
LEICESTER City’s Palace visit, Arsenal’s season on life support, some very happy Hammers, Rafa Benitez and Sam Allardyce face-off and the Manchester derby.
Newcastle United
Shaky Leicester restores five-point lead
LEICESTER have turned in a less than convincing performance against Rafa Benitez’s Newcastle but still managed to restore their five-point EPL lead.
Newcastle turn to Rafa after sacking McClaren
RAFAEL Benitez has returned to English football with the task of saving Newcastle United from Premier League relegation.
Video: Rooney’s ripper helps United through
WAYNE Rooney scored a superb goal as Manchester United eased into the fifth round of the FA Cup with victory over Derby County. WATCH.
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Club legend joins Pardew detractors
NEWCASTLE United legend Alan Shearer feels it will be very difficult for manager Alan Pardew to keep his job at the club.
Pardew headbutt overshadows win
ALAN Pardew faces investigation after headbutting a player during Newcastle’s 4-1 win against Hull. Video: watch the incident.
Norwich stalls Spurs top-four push
TOTTENHAM lose ground in the race for Champions League qualification as Norwich City boosted their hopes of EPL survival.
Adebayor inspires big Spurs win
EMMANUEL Adebayor continued his imperious form with a double as Tottenham downed Newcastle United 4-0 at St James’ Park.
Hazard treble puts Chelsea top
JOSE Mourinho might want to downplay Chelsea’s title chances but they’ve gone top after Eden Hazard’s treble against Newcastle.
Kinnear resigns from Newcastle
JOE Kinnear has called time on his controversial time as director of football at Newcastle, handing in his resignation.
More players want out at United
ON loan Manchester United midfielder claims there will be more people trying to leave Old Trafford as the top four slips away.
Stevie G takes blame for Sturridge
WE saw the best and worst of Daniel Sturridge against Everton, while Juan Mata’s fresh start has changed the Old Trafford vibe.
Who is your EPL club chasing?
AS the January transfer window prepares to close, we look at the transfer targets of all 20 Barclays Premier League clubs.
Rumour Mill: Mata to Manchester
MAN United is on the verge of a record bid for Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata, while Arsene Wenger might unleash his wallet. It’s Paper Talk!
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