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Diego Simeone deserves a place on the World Coach of the Year shortlist over Wenger and Mourinho

TEAM NEWS: Andre Villas-Boas puts faith in Erik Lamela for Hull cup tie

TOTTENHAM boss Andre Villas-Boas has named Erik Lamela in his starting eleven for the Capital One Cup tie against Hull.

TEAM NEWS: Costel Pantilimon to replace Joe Hart for Manchester City against Newcastle

MANUEL PELLEGRINI has opted to give Costel Pantilimon a start and rest Jose Hart against Newcastle in the Capital One Cup this evening.

Roberto: Jelavic must impress

Everton boss Roberto Martinez has urged striker Nikica Jelavic to battle for a starting role.

Liverpool & Chelsea target Diego Costa pledges allegiance to Spain over Brazil

DIEGO COSTA has decided he wishes to play for adopted country as opposed to his Brazil where he was born.

Charlton followers sentenced

Seven Charlton supporters have been convicted of racially-aggravated chanting on a train following an FA Cup tie against Fulham in 2012.

Mata accepts role of squad player at Chelsea is necessary

Juan Mata insists he is happy at Chelsea and says any side wanting to win the title needs a squad of 25 players ready to play at any time, reports talkSPORT . read more        

Everton plotting January bid for Arsenal and Tottenham target Yann M'Vila

EVERTON are preparing a move for Rubin Kazan's French midfielder Yann M'Vila as the long-term replacement for Marouane Fellaini following the Belgian's summer departure to Manchester United.

CSKA punished over racist chants

UEFA has imposed a partial stadium closure on CSKA Moscow following the racist behaviour of their fans, it has been announced.