Premiership football news and latest transfer rumours

Harry Redknapp has dismissed criticism his Tottenham side are a 'long-ball' team.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce believes 6ft 5in defender Chris Samba is being unfairly penalised by referees because of his height.

Aston Villa keeper Brad Friedel has praised the Villa back-four and believes the whole team contribute defensively.

Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey faces a race against time to be fit for Villa's visit to Old Trafford on Wednesday night.

Chelsea's Michael Ballack believes Didier Drogba cannot be compared with the other top strikers in the Premier League.

Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain says he has no plans to leave the Bernabeu despite reported interest from Chelsea.

Arsene Wenger has mounted a passionate defence of his Arsenal side's style of play as the Gunners aim to bounce back against Liverpool.

Arsene Wenger has rejected reports suggesting Stoke keeper Thomas Sorensen was on the verge of joining Arsenal in the transfer window.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has revealed that Alberto Aquilani is out of Wednesday's trip to Arsenal through illness.

Wolves have hit back at claims by Neil Warnock that they made laughable bids for Victor Moses and Nathaniel Clyne.

Hull striker Jozy Altidore believes hard work is the key if the Tigers are going to stay in the Premiership.

Sunderland striker Benjani is keen to turn his loan stay at the Stadium of Light into a permanent move in the summer.

Bolton boss Owen Coyle has backed Kevin Davies after the Wanderers captain hit out at referee Mark Clattenburg.

Sunderland duo John Mensah and Kieran Richardson remain doubts for boss Steve Bruce ahead of the trip to Portsmouth.

Bolton boss Owen Coyle will be without Gary Cahill for the trip to Eastlands, while fellow centre-half Andy O'Brien remains a doubt.