Phil Egan

The new Chelsea boss also says Arsenal's success this season isn't solely down to set pieces.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says they can use the League Cup as a launchpad for Premier League success this season.

The Gunners have a six-point lead at the top of the league.

Arteta says in his experience, winning becomes a habit.

Arteta also believes his side is more efficient this season, with them still in the hunt for four trophies.

The Gunners lost to Newcastle at the same stage last year.

Michael Carrick says there's still a lot to fight for this season despite no European competition or cup football.

It was confirmed last night that the former Manchester United midfielder will take charge until the end of the season.

His first game is the Manchester derby at Old Trafford on Saturday.

United are 7th in the Premier League but just 3 points off the top 4.

Carrick won it all as a player with the club including 5 Premier League titles and the Champions League.

and he was part of the last United team to win the league in 2013.

Ciarán Tierney believes Celtic are starting to heal with Martin O'Neill back in charge.

The Scottish champions have the chance to move above Rangers into second place with a win at Falkirk tonight.

Tierney says O'Neill and his assistant Sean Maloney have brought a feel-good factor back to the squad.

Elsewhere in the Scottish Premiership tonight, league leaders Hearts welcome St Mirren to Tyne Castle.

A win for Hearts would move them six points clear at the top.

We're almost halfway through January and the transfers are starting to gather pace.

Aston Villa forward Danielle Mallon is set to join Roma on loan with an obligation to buy at the end of the season.

The Dutch forwards agreed personal terms with the Italian club