News about Malcolm Ebiowei

Ebiowei, 19, joined the Eagles last summer and has appeared on three occasions for Patrick Vieira's team so far this season. Liam Rosenior, Hull City's manager, knows Ebiowei well from their time together at Derby County.

Premier League clubs are finalizing their plans of which areas of the squad they need to improve as the days go by in January. If it's investing more to bring in the difference-maker in a push for the top-two or signing a striker whose goals will propel you to safety, it's likely to be a busy month as top flight clubs brace for the second half of the season. In light of this, Sportsmail examines each Premier League team, sees what they're passionate about, and where they can improve in January.

With the World Cup coming to an end this weekend, clubs around Europe are gearing up for the return to the continent. Since last weekend, football League action has returned; however, the Premier League is yet to kick-off the second half of the season, and will do so in an exciting Boxing Day schedule. Sportsmail gives an in-depth preview of every Premier League squad, including stats, status checks, and transfer rumors since there are so many players to play for this season.

This weekend, the Premier League returned with a bang, with Man City and Tottenham impressing, while Man United and Liverpool losing Man City and Leicester. But every year, the first weekend of the season brings more excitement, as fans see their summer signings play in a competitive match for the first time. So, who impressed for their new club, and who has work to do to make sure initial concerns go no further? Sportsmail looks at the best and worst of the latest players on display...