Rafael Benitez believes captain John Terry is fit enough to lead Chelsea into the defining period of their season after benefiting from the recent international break.

Chelsea academy graduate Jack Cork can understand his former club's reluctance to blood young talent, but believes it could cost them in the long run.

Stoke manager Tony Pulis is calling for greater concentration from his players in away games.

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Stuart Taylor is hoping to get the chance to shut-out his old team when Reading continue their relegation fight at the Emirates Stadium tomorrow.

QPR midfielder Jermaine Jenas has branded Monday's Barclays Premier League trip to west London rivals Fulham as a must-win game for the relegation-threatened club.

Nathan Dyer hopes the international break can help a refreshed Swansea finish their superb season in strong fashion - starting with Saturday's meeting with Tottenham.

Rio Ferdinand is shocked by the allegation England fans sang racist songs about him and his brother Anton during the 8-0 World Cup qualifying victory in San Marino, the Manchester United defender said on Friday.

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Appointment highlights the knee-jerk decisions being made by football clubs

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The incident occurred on his home debut in October