Tony Pulis claims there could be a lot of transfer activity occurring around Stoke City (4/1 to be relegated) in the next 24 hours as he aims to improve his squad for the long Premier League season.

Fabio Capello is already facing an injury crisis ahead of England’s two Euro 2012 qualifiers after John Terry and Frank Lampard were both ruled out, while Peter Crouch and Bobby Zamora are also doubtful for next week’s games (England 2/7 Group G winners).

Tottenham have been drawn with defending champions Inter Milan (14/1 in 2010-11 Champions Outright) in the group stages of the 2010-11 Champions League.

Harry Redknapp said he always believed Tottenham were capable of reaching the Champions League after seeing his side (40/1 – Champions League outright) overturn a 3-2 first-leg defeat to beat Young Boys 4-0 and reach the group stages of the competition.

Wigan midfielder James McCarthy admits it is vital Latics use Tuesday night’s Carling Cup second-round clash at League One Hartlepool as a chance to kick-start their season (Chelsea 11/2f – Carling Cup Outright).

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has laughed off criticism of his decision to pursue William Gallas who looks set to move to White Hart Lane after leaving Arsenal (Spurs 11/4 for a top-four finish).

Roberto Martinez has admitted his side will need to be “perfect” if they are to beat Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday as he warned Wigan (14/1 in the match betting) they must put on a much better show than the dreadful 4-0 reverse against Blackpool last weekend.

Manchester United veteran Paul Scholes has admitted that he regrets turning down the opportunity to play for England (9/1 to win the 2012 European Championships) at the World Cup in South Africa this summer.

Chelsea (13/8 to win the Premier League) boss Carlo Ancelotti says the Premier League could be a five-horse race, and that the Blues will have to be better than last season to finish top of the pile again.

Manchester United are 12/5 to win the Premier League title this season but Sir Alex Ferguson is predicting a tough campaign and says there will be a dog fight just to make it into the top four.