Mateo Kovacic says Manchester City will need to raise their level while they are without key players if they are to remain in the Premier League title race.
Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite hopes to earn an international call-up through strong performances under manager Sean Dyche's reign.
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson is not interested in challenging the officials' decision to send off Jordan Ayew in the 2-1 defeat to Liverpool.
Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville has said the idea of the club sacking boss Erik ten Hag is "absolute nonsense".
Richarlison fired Tottenham to a first win since October 27 with a brace to inspire a 4-1 victory over Newcastle.
Mauricio Pochettino believes Chelsea need more transfer window surgery in January to lift them out of the malaise which has left them 12th in the table and well adrift of Champions League qualification.