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PREMIER LEAGUE LIVE: Boxing Day action from around the grounds as it happens

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14:13 GMT, 26 December 2012

Follow Sportsmail's coverage of the Barclays Premier League's Boxing Day action with seven fixtures including Manchester United's home clash with Newcastle kicking off at 3pm. Elsewhere it is Everton v Wigan, Fulham v Southampton, Norwich v Chelsea, QPR v West Brom, Reading v Swansea and Sunderland v Manchester City.

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2.12pm: News in that QPR v West Brom will kick off 15 minutes late.

Manchester United v Newcastle

Man United: De Gea, Smalling, Evra, Evans, Ferdinand, Valencia, Carrick, Giggs, Scholes, Hernandez, van Persie.

Newcastle: Krul, Coloccini, Santon, Simpson, Williamson, Perch, Anita, Marveaux, Bigirimana, Cisse, Ba.

So – Rooney has been dropped but Alan Pardew continues to play his out-of-form striker Papiss Cisse. Will he come good today

2.09: OK, here we go. Teams dropping in left, right and centre.

2.07: All the team news for today's 3pm kick-offs is on the way. Early indications are that Wayne Rooney has been dropped by Manchester United after his poor performance in the draw with Swansea on Sunday.

2.05: West Brom's coach was stuck in traffic on their way to Loftus Road to face QPR, but they've arrived now and are preparing for the game.

2pm: Good afternoon and welcome to Sportsmail's coverage of the Boxing Day football. I trust you all had a superb Christmas and aren't too full to feast again, but this time on goals!

Boxing day highlight: Manchester United host Newcastle at Old Trafford

Boxing day highlight: Manchester United host Newcastle at Old Trafford

Paul Robinson is leaving Blackburn Rovers

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Kean takes over at Blackburn… In goal as Robinson is shown the exit

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22:22 GMT, 20 December 2012

One-time England goalkeeper Paul Robinson is on his way out of Ewood Park.

The 33-year-old will be put up for sale by Blackburn Rovers, though it is unclear what his destination will be with Southampton, West Brom, West Ham and Fulham all reported to have an interest.

Exit this way: 33-year-old Paul Robinson is on the way out of Blackburn Rovers with several Premier League clubs reportedly interested in his signing

Exit this way: 33-year-old Paul Robinson is on the way out of Blackburn Rovers with several Premier League clubs reportedly interested in his signing

Robinson, who gained 41 caps between 2003 and 2007, was surprisingly dropped by Blackburn boss Henning Berg in the 2-0 defeat by Blackpool last Saturday.

Jake Kean was the man between the posts and the 21-year-old, who has played just three games for Rovers, is expected to keep his place in the game against Brighton on Saturday.

No 1: 21-year-old Jake Kean surprisingly took Robinson's spot in the starting XI last week, and is expected to stay in the side for the game against Brighton

No 1: 21-year-old Jake Kean surprisingly took Robinson's spot in the starting XI last week, and is expected to stay in the side for the game against Brighton

Why doesn"t Rafa Benitez want Romelu Lukaku back at Chelsea?

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Chelsea can't buy a win with 50m flop Torres… so why doesn't Benitez want red-hot Lukaku back at Chelsea

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09:32 GMT, 4 December 2012

Rafa Benitez will not recall Romelu Lukaku from West Brom in January – despite Chelsea's striker crisis.

Fernando Torres is the Blues' only recognised striker – but has scored just one goal in his last 11 appearances for the club.

Impressive: Romelu Lukaku has scored five goals during loan spell at West Brom

Impressive: Romelu Lukaku has scored five goals during loan spell at West Brom

Lukaku, 19, has impressed during his loan spell at The Hawthorns, scoring five goals as the Baggies have gatecrashed the top five in the Premier League.

Benitez has the option to invoke a clause in the deal, allowing the Blues to recall the 18million Belgian next month.

Hot shot: But Chelsea will not recall Lukaku

Hot shot: But Chelsea will not recall Lukaku

But Chelsea's interim boss Benitez said: 'We know Romelu has been doing very well for West Brom.

'But it's maybe best for him to stay there where he is playing games for now, as it will be better for his future development.'

Shane Long wanted by Liverpool

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Rodgers thinking of going Long as Liverpool weigh up 12m move for West Brom striker

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11:30 GMT, 2 December 2012

Knee-sy does it: Long has scored seven goals in all competitions for West Brom this season

Knee-sy does it: Long has scored seven goals in all competitions for West Brom this season

Liverpool are considering a 12million January bid for West Brom striker Shane Long.

Reds boss Brendan Rodgers is desperately short of attacking options and he is a fan of the Republic of Ireland international having worked with him when the pair were at Reading.

The 25-year-old's current deal at the Hawthorns runs to 2015 but Daily Star Sunday are reporting that he would be very interested in a move to Anfield.

Long has been in fine form for West Brom this season, netting five league goals to help the club into fifth place in the Barclays Premier League table.

West Brom do not want or need to sell Long, but it is thought they would be tempted by a 12m bid for a man they paid 6.5m for in August 2011.

Premier League team news – November 17-19

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All the Barclays Premier League team news ahead of the weekend

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09:03 GMT, 16 November 2012

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09:59 GMT, 16 November 2012

Sportsmail brings you the latest squad news on every Barclays Premier League team as it breaks throughout Friday.

Simply click on your team (when it appears in blue) in the fixture list below to find out who is injured and who is back in action…

Resistance: Heavy rain this winter will be no problem for the Maxim

SATURDAY

Arsenal v Tottenham 12.45

Liverpool v Wigan 3pm

Manchester City v Aston Villa 3pm

Newcastle v Swansea 3pm

QPR v Southampton 3pm

Reading v Everton 3pm

West Brom v Chelsea 3pm

Norwich v Manchester United 5.30pm

SUNDAY

Fulham v Sunderland 4pm

MONDAY

West Ham v Stoke 8pm

Premier League team news – November 3-5

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All the Barclays Premier League team news ahead of the weekend

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UPDATED:

09:51 GMT, 2 November 2012

Sportsmail brings you the latest squad news on every Barclays Premier League team as it breaks throughout Friday.

Simply click on your team (when it appears in blue) in the fixture list below to find out who is injured and who is back in action…

Resistance: Heavy rain this winter will be no problem for the Maxim

SATURDAY

Manchester United v Arsenal 12.45pm

Fulham v Everton 3pm

Norwich v Stoke 3pm

Sunderland v Aston Villa 3pm

Swansea v Chelsea 3pm

Tottenham v Wigan 3pm

West Ham v Man City 5.30pm

SUNDAY

QPR v Reading 1.30pm

Liverpool v Newcastle 4pm

MONDAY

West Brom v Southampton 8pm

Wolves want PSV Eindhoven striker Tim Matavz

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Wolves target PSV hitman Matavz in bid to boost firepower

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22:30 GMT, 29 October 2012

Wolves are considering a move for PSV Eindhoven striker Tim Matavz.

He has scored six goals in 13 games this season.

Wanted: Tim Matavz (left) is a target for Championship side Wolves

Wanted: Tim Matavz (left) is a target for Championship side Wolves

Meanwhile, West Brom's Scott Allan, 20, has joined Portsmouth on a one-month loan.

The Scotland Under 21 midfielder signed for West Brom in January from Dundee United.

Premier League team news – October 27-28

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All the Premier League team news ahead of the weekend

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08:17 GMT, 26 October 2012

Sportsmail brings you the latest squad news on every Premier League team as it breaks throughout Friday.

Simply click on your team (when it appears in blue) in the fixture list below to find out who is injured and who is back in action…

Ready for action: A new Premier League ball will be used this weekend

Ready for action: A new Premier League ball will be used this weekend

SATURDAY

Aston Villa v Norwich (12:45pm)

Arsenal v QPR (3pm)

Reading v Fulham (3pm)

Stoke v Sunderland (3pm)

Wigan v West Ham (3pm)

Manchester City v Swansea (5.30pm)

SUNDAY

Everton v Liverpool (1.30pm)

Newcastle v West Brom (3pm)

Southampton v Tottenham (3pm)

Chelsea v Manchester United (4pm)

QPR fans call for owner to sack Mark Hughes and bring in Harry Redknapp

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QPR fans call for Redknapp as Hughes sees side crash to West Brom

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22:09 GMT, 6 October 2012

Mark Hughes pleaded for more time to show what his rock-bottom QPR team can do in the face of calls for his head.

Fans bombarded Rangers owner Tony Fernandes’s Twitter account urging him to replace Hughes with Harry Redknapp.

But Hughes insisted his side would come good. ‘In a number of games we’ve played well and not got what we’ve deserved,’ he said.

Not a good start: Mark Hughes has seen QPR pick up two points from seven games

Not a good start: Mark Hughes has seen QPR pick up two points from seven games

‘We’ve got a lot of new players and a lot of injuries unfortunately and that’s not helped us.

‘Once that settles down people will see what we can produce.’

Darren Bent warned he could be dropped by Paul Lambert

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Lambert warns Bent he could be dropped with Villa striking rivals in fine form

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21:00 GMT, 28 September 2012

Darren Bent has been warned that his 24m price tag is no protection against the axe.

Aston Villa's club record signing heads into Saturday's derby with fourth-placed West Brom with doubts about his place following Gabriel Agbonlahor's two-goal show at the Etihad Stadium.

Agbonlahor seized the opportunity to partner Villa's new 8m signing Christian Benteke against Manchester City with aplomb.

Threat: Darren Bent's place is not set in stone

Threat: Darren Bent's place is not set in stone

With Bent having scored twice in five appearances so far this season, the England international finds himself under pressure for his place.

The striker was omitted from Roy Hodgson's last squad and manager Paul Lambert says that the fact Villa have spent so much money on Bent does not mean he is an automatic choice.

'Everyone is in the same boat here,' said the Scot, 'I've got no favourites. I have a group of players I trust, no matter who I play.

'It doesn't matter to me who is worth what. It's about who performs on a given day or who is performing. We have to get a winning team.

'I'm trying to create a vibe where if you don't perform, there's someone there. It's the only way to get the best out of people.

'And from what I've seen so far this season, Gabby is an absolute handful. For him, the secret will be sustaining that.

'The other night, he was excellent. He is adaptable and he can do that. But once he gets his head down with the ball in front of him, there's not too many who can stop him.

Stake a claim: Gabriel Agbonlahor is in impressive form

Stake a claim: Gabriel Agbonlahor is in impressive form

'What finishes his game off is the goals, like the two he scored the other night.'

Lambert spent 8m to secure Benteke – a forward who created a good impression on his full debut and against top-quality defenders against Manchester City.

It could be that he throws all three of his forwards into the side to face his erstwhile St Mirren team-mate Steve Clarke's Baggies on Sunday.

Tussle: Christian Benteke is also trying to make his case

Tussle: Christian Benteke is also trying to make his case

'Gabby could play with Bent,' added Lambert, 'I don't think there is a problem with that. They are both very good players.

'And we finished the game against Southampton with Gabby, Darren and Christian on the pitch, so I've got that option as well. If it's one I think is right for Sunday, I could do that.'