Rafael Benitez has warned his Newcastle players that they still have plenty of work to do if they are to earn promotion this season.
Benitez taking nothing for granted
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Aleksandar Kolarov is set to be offered a new deal by Man City
Manchester City defender Aleksandar Kolarov is set to be offered a new deal by the club, according to manager Pep Guardiola.
Kolarov, 30, has made an impressive start to the season for high-flying City and is contracted until mid-2018.
HUGHES: NO BONY RIFT
Stoke boss Mark Hughes has hit out at claims that he is unhappy with striker Wilfried Bony.
Bony has yet to score a goal since joining Stoke on loan from Man City and reports suggested Hughes was disappointed by the 27-year-old’s work ethic.
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Andres Iniesta says he would turn down Pep Guardiola at Manchester City if Barcelona offer new deal
Andres Iniesta says he wants to finish his career at Barcelona
Andres Iniesta says Pep Guardiola cannot persuade him to quit Barcelona, but insists his future is out of his hands.
Wenger brushes off Mourinho book claims
Arsene Wenger declined to comment on allegations that Jose Mourinho wanted to “break his face” – insisting he wishes to be “constructive” rather than “destructive”.
Hughes quashes Bony rift talk
Mark Hughes has rubbished reports of disharmony at Premier League strugglers Stoke City.
There have been suggestions Hughes and his staff were unimpressed with Wilfried Bony’s attitude following his August loan move from Manchester City, while big-money January recruit Giannelli Imbula is also reportedly considered aloof by other members of the team.
Wenger: Demanding society makes 20-year reign hard to repeat
Arsene Wenger believes the demanding nature of society means it is unlikely another manager will emulate his achievement of managing the same club for 20 years.
Fabregas: I never planned to leave Chelsea
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas insists he never wanted to leave the club despite speculation over his future.
The Spaniard has been at the centre of transfer talk, having played just 32 minutes in the Premier League under Antonio Conte this season.
Klopp hints at Karius start
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hinted he would hand Loris Karius a start ahead of Simon Mignolet against Hull City.
Karius, bought from Mainz in the off-season, was seemingly set to be first choice until a broken hand saw him sidelined.