Premier League

Jack Wilshere could reportedly leave Arsenal in the January transfer window in order to boost his chances of making it to Gareth Southgate's England squad for the 2018 World Cup.

Adam Lallana made a substitute appearance against Chelsea, which was his first and only appearance this season.

Gareth Bale has made just 10 appearances across all competitions for Real Madrid this season and has been linked with a return to England.

Jose Mourinho has confirmed Nemanja Matic will start against Manchester City. Ander Herrera, Marouane Fellaini, and Scott McTominay are other options available.

Mourinho was full of praise for Manchester City ahead of the derby but accused Guardiola's players of going down too easily.

Charly Musonda joined Chelsea's academy from Anderlecht in 2012. He made his full debut in the Blues' 5-1 win over Nottingham Forest in the Carabao Cup in September.

Shkodran Mustafi has failed to recover from the thigh injury he picked up during Arsenal's loss to Manchester United. He could return for the midweek West Ham clash.

Rojo recently returned to United starting line-up after around eight months out with a knee injury. He is hoping to get the nod against Manchester City.

Everton boss Sam Allardyce admits he will be judged on what signings he makes but did not discuss reported interest in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Everton's Phil Jagielka is back for the Merseyside derby after missing his side's last three matches with an unspecified knock.

Chelsea were pursuing a move for Sandro in the summer transfer window but United have now been credited with an interest as they search for a solution to their left-back slot.

Chelsea centre-back David Luiz and midfielder Danny Drinkwater will miss the trip to West Ham on Saturday due to injury and illness respectively.

Liverpool CEO Peter Moore is hopeful Philippe Coutinho will remain at the club but admits he does not know what the future holds.

David Silva is fit to start for Manchester City against Manchester United but Vincent Kompany must undergo further tests ahead of kick-off.

Moreno suffered a tendon problem after seemingly twisting his ankle against Spartak Moscow on Wednesday (6 December).

Nemanja Matic, Phil Jones and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are all in contention for Manchester United when they host neighbours Manchester City on Sunday.

Philippe Coutinho has already confirmed Barcelona's interest in signing him in the summer. The Brazilian has refused to commit his future at Anfield, despite Camp Nou links.

Tottenham Hotspur are still without the injured Toby Alderweireld and Victor Wanyama with Davinson Sanchez to serve a suspension against Stoke City.

Klopp insists that noone "with any influence" has told him that Coutinho will leave Liverpool next month.

Manchester United are out to end Manchester City's Premier League winning streak and close the gap to five points when they take on their neighbours.

Scott McTominay signed a new contract at Manchester United in October and has set his sights on getting some playing time for Jose Mourinho's side this season.

Watford manager Marco Silva says the club have no plans of selling Troy Deeney in the January transfer window despite Everton's interest.

Javier Mascherano is not happy with his situation at Barcelona after having played just six games in the La Liga thus far.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has hailed Mathieu Debuchy rebirth and says the France full-back has a future at The Emirates Stadium

Leon Goretzka's form for Schalke has seen him attract interest from Arsenal, their league rivals Manchester United and Manchester City, along with Barcelona and Real Madrid.

Allardyce will not make too many changes to the side that beat Huddersfield Town at Goodison Park last weekend.

Jurgen Klopp left Jordan Henderson out of his starting XI for Liverpool's crucial Champions League clash against Spartak Moscow. The Reds won the tie 7-0 at Anfield.

Alan Pardew does not want to lose Jonny Evans in January, although fears his exit with the likes of Manchester City, Arsenal, Everton and West Ham all interested.

Ibrahimovic, Fellaini and Jones came through training unscathed and are likely to make the squad for the game against Manchester City on Sunday (10 December).

Both West Ham and Everton are in need of defensive reinforcements and are looking at Evans as a potential solution.