Meanwhile, Championship managers now have less than a month to finalise their January transfer window plans, and the competition for players is set to be high given the injury issues that have blighted the season so far. For now, here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship.
1. Lampard backs Terry for Derby job
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has claimed his former teammate John Terry is "destined to be a manager", and backed him to flourish should he be offered the currently vacant role at Derby County. (Football London) Photo: GLYN KIRK
2. Arsenal surprise favourites to re-sign Wilshere
Ex-Bournemouth man Jack Wilshere could be set for a sensational return to Arsenal, with the bookies installing the Gunners as new favourites to sign the free agent ahead of previously front-runners Rangers. (SkyBet) Photo: Stephen Pond
3. Hornets duo set for return
Watford have welcomed back key duo Tom Cleverley and Will Hughes ahead of key clashes against Nottingham Forest and Cardiff City. The latter has been out for months with an anterior cruciate ligament injury. (Watford Observer) Photo: Catherine Ivill
4. AVB lauds ex-Watford man
Marseille boss Andre Villas-Boas has branded ex-Watford man Pape Gueye "extraordinary", and backed him to become a club star. He cancelled his Hornets contract without playing a game due to contract disagreements. (Sport Witness) Photo: CARLOS COSTA