Premier League Round Up

Stoke City goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen hoping to return against Bolton Wanderers

Terry Assessment to Continue

Knee injury rules Doyle out

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres doubt for derby

Lennon ruled out of England game, Downing in

Jean Beausejour to miss Birmingham's trip to Arsenal

Injured Jagielka ruled out

Arsenal buoyed by imminent return of Cesc Fábregas and Theo Walcott

Frank Lampard optimistic of return for Chelsea's match at Aston Villa

Pavlyuchenko Blow for Russia

Finally, lost in this week's "blogasm" over Liverpool FC, I think we've lost sight of another similar, if not spectacular issue. Manchester United just reported financial statements that were about as bad as Liverpool's. They are also coming off a weekend where they benched their in-form striker and came away from another road trip with another draw. Were Liverpool not such a grease-fire of a club at the moment, I think SAF and Manchester United would be feeling a lot more heat.

Toffees pair awarded gongs

Looks like I wasn't too far off on my Torres/Arteta rant.

Phil Jagielka and David Moyes have been rewarded for Everton's fine form in February by being named the Premier League's player and manager of the month.

The Toffees recorded two wins and a draw without conceding in their three top flight games last month, a run which saw the Merseyside club gain ground on Aston Villa and Arsenal to move within two points of a Champions League place.

Sweet, sweet vindication.

Naysmith Joins The Blades

Sheffield United have completed the signing of Scotland international Gary Naysmith for £1million from Everton.

Naysmith, 28, has signed a three-year deal at Bramall Lane - ending a six-and-half-year stay with the Toffees.

It is the second piece of business between the sides in as many days, after the Blades yesterday agreed to sell Phil Jagielka to David Moyes' side for £4million.

I'll be sad to see Naysmith leave the Premiership. He's always been a blog favorite as he's been a great option when ever he's gotten playing time. Unfortunately, with injuries and competition for places (Nuno Valente and Joleen Lescott taking turns this season at left-back for Everton) that hasn't been too often lately.

As for Jags to Everton, Neal and I have gone over this before. He thinks it's a good move. I could care less.

Toffees stuck on £4m Jag swoop

Everton boss David Moyes is tipped to pip Aston Villa and Newcastle to the £4million signature of versatile Sheffield United ace Phil Jagielka. Jagielka, who is comfortable in midfield or the heart of the defence, has told new Blades boss Bryan Robson he wants to leave Bramall Lane following the club's relegation from the Premiership.

It is reported that Jagielka, who made quite an impact for the Blades despite their failed bid to avoid the drop, had a £4million buy-out clause inserted into his contract in the event of relegation.

Neal and I are a bit divided on this possible signing. While we both agree that 4mil is a lot of money, Neal seems to think that Moyes is in the process of rebuilding his squad with younger, versatile players. I think that Everton have Phil Neville in the utility role, and enough cover in defense and defensive midfield that Jags is a bit of a redundancy. I would rather see them spend the money (and perhaps they will) to improve their depth in the attacking midfield area. With Fernandes unlikely to be signed, Moyes doesn't have much creative spark beyond Arteta, Osman, and Cahill.