Premier League

Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris says West Ham were “simply better than us” after the Hammers comfortably beat his side 3-1 at the London Stadium.

Midfielder James Garner signs a new four-and-a-half-year contract with Everton.

Nottingham Forest sign Napoli striker Lorenzo Lucca on loan until the end of the season with an option to buy in the summer.

Nottingham Forest sign Napoli striker Lorenzo Lucca on loan until the end of the season with an option to buy in the summer.

Chelsea are fined £150,000 after an unidentified member of their staff threw a bottle towards Aston Villa’s bench at the end of a Premier League match in December.

Chelsea are fined £150,000 after an unidentified member of their staff threw a bottle towards Aston Villa’s bench at the end of a Premier League match in December.

Reports suggest Chelsea forward Cole Palmer is homesick amid links to Manchester United.

Oliver Glasner says he is “100% committed” to Crystal Palace for the remainder of his time as manager of the club.

Aston Villa are close to completing an £18m deal for Besiktas striker Tammy Abraham.

Aston Villa are close to completing an £18m deal for Besiktas striker Tammy Abraham.