Saturday, 22 December 2007
Barclays Premier League
Arsenal v Tottenham, 12:45
Aston Villa v Man City, 15:00
Bolton v Birmingham, 15:00
Fulham v Wigan, 15:00
Liverpool v Portsmouth, 15:00
Middlesbrough v West Ham, 15:00
Reading v Sunderland, 15:00



Fulham part company with Sanchez
Fulham have announced that manager Lawrie Sanchez has left the club with immediate effect.
"Ray Lewington and Billy McKinlay will be in charge of the team whilst a search for a permanent replacement takes place," said a club statement.

Sanchez's departure comes just a day after John Collins' sudden resignation as Hibernian boss.

The ex-Fulham and Scotland midfielder's exit sparked a flurry of rumours that he may return to Craven Cottage.



TRANSFERS AND GOSSIP
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has appealed for an extension to his contract amid claims Jurgen Klinsmann could be appointed as his successor in the summer. (The Sun)

Everton boss David Moyes is planning a £3m move for Reading midfield man Stephen Hunt in the January transfer window. (Daily Mirror)

West Ham boss Alan Curbishley has forgiven Spurs striker Darren Bent for his summer snub and will move for the £17m striker when the transfer window opens. (The Sun)

John Collins could be a contender to replace struggling Lawrie Sanchez at Fulham after his shock resignation as Hibernian manager. (Various)

Owner David Sullivan claims the depature of former boss Steve Bruce was "the best thing that has ever happened to Birmingham City". (Daily Mail)

Manchester City keeper Andreas Isaksson could ask for a move after being told Joe Hart is boss Sven-Goran Eriksson's preferred choice. (The Guardian)

Birmingham are ready to sell Rowan Vine to QPR in a £2m deal. (Daily Mail)

Inverness Caledonian Thistle boss Craig Brewster is a possible successor to the departed John Collins at Hibernian.

Sunderland boss Roy Keane could move for veteran Blackburn midfield man Robbie Savage in January.