CROOZEFMSPORTS: West Bromwich Albion are reportedly expected to appoint a new manager by the weekend following the dismissal of Alan Irvine. The Baggies announced last night that Irvine had been relieved of his duties at The Hawthorns following Sundays 2-0 defeat to Stoke City, which has left the club just one point above the relegation zone in the Premier League table. Former Tottenham Hotspur coach Tim Sherwood is believed to be an early favourite for the post, . West Brom, who will take on West Ham United on New Years Day, have secured just four victories out of 19 league games this season. Alan Pardew will reportedly earn a significant pay rise when he puts pen to paper on a contract with Crystal Palace. The 53-year-old was given permission to talk to officials at Selhurst Park by current club Newcastle United after both Premier League outfits agreed on a compensation fee. According to the Daily Star, Pardew is due to sign a four-year contract worth £2.5m per year, which is a £1m-a-year rise on his current terms at St James Park. Samir Nasri has claimed that the experience of failing in their last defence will help Manchester City in the Premier League title race this season. After clinching the title at the end of the 2011-12 season, City struggled to hit the same heights in the following campaign as Roberto Mancinis era ended with rivals Manchester United winning the league by 11 points. Manuel Pellegrinis side return to action against Sunderland on New Years Day. Gerardo Martino has admitted that he made monumental mistakes during his one-season reign at Barcelona. The 52-year-old made way for Luis Enrique in the summer after failing to deliver success in La Liga and the Champions League, and he believes that the blame for the disappointment must be placed at his own door. A draw with Atletico Madrid on the final day of last season cost Martino the chance to lift the league title. Danny Welbeck has warned his Arsenal teammates to focus on the present if they want to continue their ascent up the Premier League table. Welbeck was on the scoresheet as the Gunners beat in-form West Ham United 2-1 on Sunday to move level on points with fourth-placed Southampton. Arsene Wengers side travel to the Saints on New Years Day, and the 24-year-old says that taking each game as it comes could be key to their Champions League qualification hopes. Newcastle United striker Papiss Cisse has been charged with violent conduct by the Football Association. Everton boss Roberto Martinez said Cisse was lucky not to have been sent off for what he said was a pre-meditated elbow on his defender Seamus Coleman in the 3-2 loss to Newcastle. He has until 18:00 GMT to respond to the charge. Valencia have confirmed that an agreement is in place to sign Benfica midfielder Enzo Perez when the transfer window reopens on Friday. The La Liga club have chasing Perez for a number of months, and they have paid a reported £19.5m to secure the services of the Argentine, who will have a medical today. Liverpool are hijacking Tottenhams move for England striker Saido Berahino. Sportsmail revealed Brendan Rodgers intention to move for the West Bromwich Albion striker in November.
Posted on: Tue, 30 Dec 2014 07:46:31 +0000
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