been known to ask press officer McCann for permission to swear – including after defeat to Manchester City in last year’s League Cup final. Manchester City are already five points clear of the pair at the top - allowing that advantage to gr. The French striker was signed from Juventus for £11million in 1999, originally seen as a winger thanks to his blistering pace. West Brom visit the Potteries on Saturday, managed by former boss Tony Pulis who will be taking charge of the 1,000th game of his career. Sturridge, wearing a patterned jumper, dark jeans, cap and trainers, looked moody as he returned to his flash car. PA:Press Association5Rams chief Nigel Pearson is under pressure after a winless runReuters5Divock Or. Still only 25 years old, Arsenal fans will be hoping the Welsh midfielder can write some more stories in his time at the Emirates. Rooney has looked off the pace all season and, given the big chance to score against, uh, Northampton last night, still came up short. Jansen needs to step up immediately, and Spurs need to see off Middlesbrough, if we are to take them seriously. If he continues to play at high level he can become the best there.