FPL tips: Fantasy metric says West Ham and Brentford are the real deal

With the season roughly at its halfway point, the statistics show that West Ham and Brentford are happily punching above their weight in the Premier League.

No-one has to worry – Klopp confident of finalising new Liverpool deal for Salah

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists he is “very positive” about Mohamed Salah’s contract situation.

Man United need to prepare for another fight agsinst Villa – Varane

Raphael Varane is ready for another fight with Aston Villa as Manchester United look to build on Monday’s confidence-boosting FA Cup win.

I want to stay, but it’s not in my hands – Salah says he’s not asking for crazy stuff for new Liverpool deal

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah says he is not asking for “crazy stuff” in any new contract he signs with the Premier League club but wants the deal to reflect his huge contribution at Anfield.

Rumours: Arsenal to have mammoth bid accepted by Fiorentina for Vlahovic

Arsenal are willing to ‘break the bank’ to secure Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic, according to reports.

Arteta: We know we have issues in many different positions

Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal’s shock FA Cup exit at Nottingham Forest proves where they need to improve.

FPL tips: Returning FPL assets pass the FA Cup audition

Returning Premier League players showed they mean business with eye-catching displays in the third round of the FA Cup this weekend.

Maguire: Man United must take responsibility for justified criticism

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire admits the team deserve recent criticism and have to show they have what it takes to pull on the shirt.

Pogba still not in training as return delayed by slow recovery

Paul Pogba’s recovery from a thigh injury has been slower than expected and Ralf Rangnick does not expect the Manchester United midfielder to return to training for up to a month.

Arteta: Arsenal are open to signing players during January window if possible

Mikel Arteta has hinted Arsenal will be active this month after he insisted they must continue to “maximise” every transfer window.