Ahead of his side's monumental Boxing Day clash against Manchester City, Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers told BBC Sport that his festive opponents are favourites for the title. The Northern Irishman claimed 'it is their [Manchester City's] title to lose' and 'they have the strongest squad'. Rodger's side currently sit top of the table.
José Mourinho has also had his say on Manchester City in his typically sarcastic style. In an interview with the Sunday Express, the enigmatic manager reopened his long-running feud with Manuel Pellegrini by mocking his side for not being Premier League runaway leaders. The Chilean is sure to be feeling the pressure.
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Despite insisting that he is 'happy' to stay at Real Madrid, Sporting Preview report that Iker Casillas is still actively seeking a move to either Manchester City or Arsenal. The Spaniard has fallen behind Diego López in the pecking order and is desperate for first-team football ahead of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Finally, Zenit St.Petersburg have entered the race for in-form full back Aleksandar Kolarov according to Goal.com. Kolarov has impressed under new manager Manuel Pellegrini and may leave in January for a solid first team sot elsewhere.