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New boss Roberto Mancini insists Manchester City must focus on the FA Cup, and not next week’s Carling Cup semi-final.

Tottenham full-back Benoit Assou-Ekotto is set to miss most of January after suffering a groin strain.

Blackburn striker Franco di Santo has his loan spell from Chelsea extended to the end of the season but Benni McCarthy is keen on a January move.

Arsenal teenager Henri Lansbury has agreed a new long-term deal with the club.

Arsenal teenager Henri Lansbury has agreed a new long-term deal with the club.

Sheffield Wednesday have extended Stoke midfielder Tom Soares’ loan spell at Hillsborough until January 25.

Portsmouth expect to pay their players’ December salaries on January 5 after a delay in clearing their wages.

Nottingham Forest extend the loan spell of Nicky Shorey from Aston Villa until the end of January.

Liverpool defender Glen Johnson is facing at least a month on the sidelines and is still waiting to learn the full extent of his knee injury.

Liverpool full-back Glen Johnson is ruled out for “at least a month” with a medial ligament tear in his right knee.