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Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson admits his side had to "fight" for their 1-0 win over West Brom at Anfield, and admits the class of Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres was key to the victory.

Birmingham's Alex McLeish says his side are "livid" with some of the referee's decisions after his team let a two-nil lead slip against Bolton's ten men.

Bolton boss Owen Coyle salutes the contribution of captain Kevin Davies after Bolton come back from two-nil down with ten men to draw 2-2 with Birmingham.

Following a comprehensive 3-0 defeat by Manchester United, West Ham boss Avram Grant admits he would like to bolster his squad before the end of the transfer window but accepts he has limited funds at his disposal.

Manchester United assistant manager Mike Phelan applauds his players following their 3-0 win over West Ham at Old Trafford and looks forward to the short break afforded by next weekend's international fixtures.

Newcastle United boss Chris Hughton is satisfied with his side's early form in the season following a combative 1-1 draw with Wolves at Molineux.

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy is pleased to collect a point from a 1-1 draw with Newcastle and rejects suggestions his players were overly robust during the Premier League clash at Molineux.

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti says Frank Lampard will miss England's two upcoming European championship qualifying games while John Terry may also be an injury doubt.

Carlo Ancelotti is pleased that despite not playing to the best of their abilities his Chelsea side were able to grind out a 2-0 win against Stoke at Stamford Bridge.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis feels that with a bit more luck in front of goal his side could have got something out of their 2-0 defeat against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez says his team showed "pride and desire" and hopes they can use the 1-0 victory at Tottenham as a platform for the season.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp admits his side were poor in the 1-0 home defeat against Wigan and says the visitors deserved their victory.

Fulham boss Mark Hughes says his side need to start being more positive away from home and is pleased to come away from Blackpool with a 2-2 draw after falling behind in the second half.

Blackpool manager Ian Holloway says he and his team still have a lot to learn in the Premier League after conceding a late equaliser against Fulham in their 2-2 draw at Bloomfield Road.

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce believes his side paid the price for not capitalising on their first-half chances after slipping to a 2-1 defeat by Arsenal at Ewood Park.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says his team showed "the right commitment" in their 2-1 victory away at Blackburn.

John Motson is disturbed by his mobile phone live on air during Football Focus as he discusses Saturday's match between Spurs and Wigan at White Hart Lane.

Spurs boss Harry Redknapp looks forward to the varied challenges posed by Wigan on Saturday in the Premier League and Inter Milan in the Champions League.

Aston Villa caretaker manager Kevin MacDonald says he is doing some deep thinking about whether to put himself forward as Martin O'Neill's permanent replacement, and believes the players should perform to their best ability now as the club's future manager, whoever it may be, will be watching.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce says he is looking forward to this weekend's clash with Arsenal, adding that Gunners counterpart Arsene Wenger does not like to lose.