Southampton came from 2-0 down against Chelsea in midweek, and then promptly fired their coach Nigel Adkins. Can new boss Mauricio Pochettino from Espanol rally the troops against Everton on the Monday night game?

Southampton just fired their manager Nigel Adkins in a surprise move. Valencia boss Mauricio Pocchetino has stepped in, but what will he find? Royal Blue Mersey spoke to Chris Rann, Saints blogger at George Weah's Cousin and on ESPN FC.

Swansea beat a poor Chelsea side 2-0 in the League Cup semi final first leg midweek. Everton will be hoping to take advantage of a tired side when they host the Welshmen on Saturday in the Premier League.

RBM's Q&A with the fanzine Swansea Oh Swansea, with editor Steven telling us what's been going on at the Liberty Stadium this season.

Everton will be looking to rest some regulars on Monday night as they travel to Gloucestershire to take on League Two side Chelteham Town in an FA Cup Third Round tie.

RBM's Q&A with Cheltenham blog Cheltenham Town Chatter with Mark Halliwell telling us what's going on with the Robins.

RBM's Q&A with SB Nation blog Coming Home Newcastle, with writer John telling us what's been happening at St. James' Park.

After the tough yet encouraging loss to Chelsea on Sunday, Everton go on the road on Wednesday to take on a Newcastle side that has been decimated by injuries.

Everton welcome Chelsea to Goodison Park in a Sunday game. After two wins on the trot, this is their chance to get a third and cement their spot in the Champions league places.

Royal Blue Mersey speaks to SB Nation Chelsea blog We Ain't Got No History, and Graham tells us about what's been going on at Stamford Bridge this season.