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Football News Roundup – January 1, 2013

• Foster wants West Brom push
  Goalkeeper Ben Foster has challenged West Brom to kick on in 2013 and secure their highest ever Premier League finish.
• No changes planned by Lambert
  Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert has indicated he will not try to spend his way out of trouble after the recent slump in league form.
• Championship preview
  All 24 Championship sides are in action on New Year's Day as the battle for promotion continues at a pace.
• Premier League preview
  Manchester United travel to Wigan and Manchester City entertain Stoke City, after West Brom and Fulham kick off the 2013 action.
• Coventry re-sign Rams' Bailey
  Coventry City have re-signed Derby midfielder James Bailey on loan for the rest of the season.
• Swansea v Aston Villa preview
  Aston Villa are under pressure to deliver against Swansea City on New Year's Day after a dismal run of form over the festive period.
• West Brom v Fulham preview
  Fulham will be desperate to find some fresh form in the New Year when they visit West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday lunchtime.
• Accrington v Chesterfield preview
  Team news ahead of the New Year's Day clash between Accrington and Chesterfield at the Crown Ground.
• Sharp staying put for season
  On-loan striker Billy Sharp has revealed Nottingham Forest have spoken to him over the possibility of signing a permanent deal and says there is no clause in his contract for Southampton to recall him in January.