Arsenal - Arsene Wenger was pleased with Wednesday's 4-0 win over Dutch club FC Twente that ensured qualification for the group phase of the Champions League. "It was a big game for us and I felt we were well organised, disciplined, focused and basically never really under threat from FC Twente," he said after his side completed a 6-0 aggregate win. "What was most important was not to make mistakes, be patient and score our goals."

Aston Villa - Martin O'Neill is determined to further bolster his squad before the transfer window closes. "Now we're trying to get a bit stronger - both numerically but more importantly in terms of a bit of quality ," he said. "So that from a Thursday to a Friday we are able to go into games looking quite strong."

Blackburn Rovers - New signing Vince Grella has revealed that fellow Australian Brett Emerton helped convince him to move to Ewood Park from Torino: "I'd spoken to Brett before the move. He's been here for a long time now and he enjoys his football here at Blackburn. He was very positive in speaking to me about the club."

Bolton Wanderers - Kevin Nolan admits the players must look at themselves after the 2-1 Carling Cup second-round defeat to Northampton Town on Tuesday night. Nolan scored his 50th career goal but that could not prevent defeat to the Cobblers. "It was a disastrous result for us really," he said. "We've spoken after the game and we can't be happy with that performance."

  Chelsea - Frank Lampard believes the club now has a number of free-kick specialists to keep opposition goalkeepers guessing. New signing Deco scored a stunning free-kick at Wigan on Sunday, and Lampard said of the various options now available: "I think that's great. We haven't always had those options but it's good to have for free-kicks. One - it keeps the goalkeeper guessing, and two, you have different attributes from players. Some can bend them, others go for power, and left foot, right foot. It can only be good for us."

Everton - New signing Lars Jacobsen has had the inside track on Everton from former Toffee Thomas Gravesen. He said: "I have played with Thomas in the national team and he said a lot of good things about the club and the fans. It's a fantastic club and I am very pleased to be here now."

Fulham - Goalscorer Brede Hangeland has reflected on the 1-0 win over Arsenal on Saturday. "I think we did well and it was a great win for us and we needed it after our defeat to Hull," he said. "I think we deserve credit for keeping them from producing that many chances on goal, especially in the first half. In the second half we really had to work hard and it was good for us."

Hull City - Goalkeeper Mike Duke is hoping he has forced his way into contention at the KC Stadium after a good display in the 2-1 Carling Cup defeat to Swansea City. "I think I've done enough to knock on the manager's door," he said in the wake of Tuesday's loss. "That's what these games are for. People say it was a weakened side, but I don't think it was a weak side. All you can do is your best and remind the gaffer about what you're capable of doing."

Liverpool - Dirk Kuyt has praised Standard Liege after they came close to knocking his side out in the Champions League qualifiers. With the aggregate score at 0-0, the Dutchman scored a 118th minute winner to send his side into the group stages at Anfield. "Standard Liege were really tough opposition, they were really fighting for the 90 minutes in both matches and in extra time and maybe they deserved more, but that's football. We are just relieved to be through," said Kuyt.

Manchester City - Stephen Ireland says he is happy to play on the right-wing after impressing there in last Sunday's 3-0 win over West Ham United. "I have to admit in the past I haven't always liked playing on the right wing, but whilst I'm playing I don't really care. I wasn't in the team against Villa and I was very disappointed but I've been working hard all summer on my fitness and game all pre-season, so it was just biding my time to make sure I took my chance. The one thing on my mind on Sunday was to make the best of it no matter where I was playing."

Manchester United - Sir Alex Ferguson and his 19-man squad left Manchester Airport on Thursday morning ahead of United's Super Cup match with Zenit St Petersburg on Friday. Although Critiano Ronaldo travelled with the squad he will not feature, as he is still recovering from injury and Ryan Giggs and Michael Carrick have stayed behind.

Middlesbrough - Homegrown talent Stewart Downing will today help to relaunch the popular Kickz programme at Boro. The scheme, designed for 12-18 year-olds, will take place at Downing's old stomping ground, Pallister Park on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 6-8pm and is run by MFC in the community.

Newcastle United - With Kevin Keegan looking for his first win at Arsenal at the third time of asking, Magpies' fans can still buy tickets to support their team as they visit the capital this weekend. Fans can call 0191 2611571 or visit the club website to purchase tickets.

Portsmouth - After taking part in a reserve team friendly against Sunderland, Pompey's Glen Little can't wait to complete his return from a thigh injury by making his competitive debut for his new club. He said: "It was good to blow away a couple of cobwebs and now I want a good week in training, so I can be in contention for Saturday."

Stoke City - Goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen says Stoke must carry their recent good run of form in to their Barclays Premier League match with Middlesbrough this weekend. The Potters have beaten Aston Villa in the league and Cheltenham Town in the Carling Cup. He said: "Confidence is brimming in the dressing room , we believe we can get a result from any game we play."

Sunderland - Roy Keane has revealed that he has some injury worries following the side's 2-1 Carling Cup victory over Nottingham Forest. He said: "There are a few injuries - one or two lads went down with cramp. Steed [Malbranque] has a problem, David Healy got a blow at the end, but you expect a physical challenge, we'll assess the situation tomorrow."

Tottenham Hotspur - New signing John Bostock put in a 'captain's display' in the England Under-17s' defeat to Portugal on Wednesday night. The midfielder helped to set up the Three Lions' goal and saw a shot of his own deflected wide.

West Bromwich Albion - Jonathan Greening has warned former Baggies manager Gary Megson to prepare for a tough match as his side travel to face Megson's new side Bolton in the Barclays Premier League on Saturday. Greening said: "I got on well with Gary Megson and it'll be nice to see him - but hopefully take three points off him."

West Ham United - Alan Curbishley has praised young duo Zavon Hines and Kyel Reid who impressed during the 4-1 Carling Cup victory against Macclesfield. Of the Academy pair, Curbishley said: "I put a couple of kids out there because I felt it was the right time. I plumped for Zav. I'm pleased he got his goal and also Reidy. They have acquitted themselves really well."

Wigan Athletic - Latics fans have until midnight on Monday to vote for Wigan's top 10 most important goals over the last 30 years. The collated votes will be used in the Latics League Legends column in the next match day programme.