Marseille's quiet captain Dimitri Payet will let the importance of Le Classique speak for itself this weekend. OM take on Paris St Germain on Sunday desperate to end a run of four straight defeats, and five without a win, in home games against their bitter foes. Payet admits he is "not someone who talks a lot", a trait which has not changed since taking the captaincy. But he told the club's w...Full Story »

Zinedine Zidane launched an impassioned defence of Karim Benzema before Real Madrid's home clash with Eibar, branding the French striker's critics "a disgrace". The long-serving Real forward, now 29, has only scored one LaLiga goal thus far this season, drawing conjecture from the press about his value to the reigning Spanish champions. But head coach Zidane, who is urging Real to respond well...Full Story »

Danny Rose could make his first Premier League appearance in almost nine months when Tottenham host Liverpool on Sunday. Rose has been out with a knee injury and is unlikely to start at Wembley but could be named among the substitutes. Ben Davies has recovered from illness and Dele Alli is back after serving a Champions League suspension. Mousa Dembele (hip) and Victor Wanyama (knee) are both...Full Story »

James McCarthy could make his first-team comeback in Everton's Premier League clash with Arsenal on Sunday having recovered from his knee injury. Fellow midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin limped off during Thursday's 2-1 Europa League loss to Lyon but is expected to be able to feature in the contest at Goodison Park this weekend. Wayne Rooney, Leighton Baines and Phil Jagielka are set to return to...Full Story »

Leroy Fer's suspension means Swansea boss Paul Clement must change a winning team for the Premier League visit of Leicester. Dutch midfielder Fer picked up a fifth booking of the season in the 2-0 victory over Huddersfield last weekend and serves a one-game ban. Fit-again Renato Sanches and Ki Sung-yueng are in contention to replace Fer but striker Wilfried Bony is ruled out by a hamstring pro...Full Story »

Xherdan Shaqiri is a doubt for Stoke's home clash with Bournemouth, but Joe Allen is expected to return to the Potters' midfield. Boss Mark Hughes revealed Switzerland international Shaqiri picked up a "bad ankle sprain" in the 7-2 loss to Manchester City last weekend, while Allen, who missed that game having suffered concussion while away with Wales, has returned to full training this week. S...Full Story »

Southampton manager Mauricio Pellegrino reported no fresh injury concerns ahead of Saturday's Premier League match against West Brom. Italian forward Manolo Gabbiadini will be hoping to retain his place in attack after scoring both goals in last weekend's 2-2 draw against Newcastle. Full-back Jeremy Pied continues to work his way back to full fitness from a groin injury. West Brom are hopeful...Full Story »

Striker Dwight Gayle has been ruled out of Newcastle's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace on Saturday through injury. Gayle picked up a calf problem after coming on as a substitute in last Sunday's 2-2 draw at Southampton and, although it is not thought to be too serious, he will miss out this weekend. Massadio Haidara is back in training after finally shaking off a knee issue, but fello...Full Story »

Sergio Aguero could return for leaders Manchester City as they host Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday. The Argentina striker, who is one short of equalling the club's goalscoring record, has been an unused substitute for the past two games after recovering from a broken rib sustained in a car crash. Captain Vincent Kompany remains on the sidelines with a calf injury while left-back Be...Full Story »

Dunfermline have extended the contract of Scotland youth international Callum Smith ahead of their Ladbrokes Championship top-three clash with Livingston.The 17-year-old has scored three goals for the Pars this season and netted twice on his Scotland Under-19 debut against Serbia.The likes of West Brom and Bristol City were linked with interest in the forward but Dunfermline have handed him a o...Full Story »