Arsenal will be without centre-back Sebastien Squillaci (hamstring) and right-back Bacary Sagna, who is serving a three-match ban, for tomorrow night’s Carling Cup semi-final first leg at Ipswich.

Ipswich have appointed Paul Jewell as their new manager on a two-and-a-half year contract.

Ipswich have called a press conference for 1pm this afternoon to announce a new manager – with Paul Jewell expected to be handed the reins at Portman Road.

Rio Ferdinand could miss tomorrow’s Carling Cup semi-final against Manchester City after being hit with a violent conduct charge by the Football Association.

Carlos Tevez has added even more spice to next week's Carling Cup semi-final derby showdown by describing former Manchester United team-mate Gary Neville as a "boot-licker" and an "idiot".

Stephen Ireland will return to the Manchester City bench for tomorrow’s Carling Cup semi-final with Manchester United at Eastlands.

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce could be without a number of key players for the Carling Cup semi-final first leg against Aston Villa at Ewood Park tomorrow.

NIGEL CLOUGH admits he was surprised how poor Derby were in his first game in charge on Saturday — and claims Burton might have done better.

Manchester United new boy Zoran Tosic could make his debut in tomorrow night’s Carling Cup semi-final against Derby.

Derby have signed centre-back Seb Hines on a month’s loan from Middlesbrough.

Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson insists he has not asked to leave White Hart Lane although he admits to being unhappy with the circumstances of his omission from the team.

Tottenham today look poised to sign Gilberto from German club Hertha Berlin.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger looks set to continue with his rotation policy for tomorrow’s Carling Cup semi-final second leg at Tottenham, but could be tempted to include some first team regulars.

Everton will have all their big guns back for tomorrow’s Carling Cup semi-final first leg at Chelsea.

Tottenham defender Pascal Chimbonda plans to avenge last season’s Carling Cup semi-final defeat to Arsenal when the rivals meet at the same stage this year.

England winger Aaron Lennon was on the bench for Tottenham in the second leg of their Carling Cup semi-final against Arsenal.

SAM ALLARDYCE has warned Chelsea that they will have to significantly improve their £3 million (€4.5m) bid for Tal Ben Haim if they want to sign him before the end of the transfer window.

Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho has rejected claims there is dressing room unrest among his multi-million euro superstars.

Rival bosses Paul Jewell and Arsene Wenger named sides of vastly differing strengths for tonight’s Carling Cup semi-final at the JJB Stadium.

WIGAN manager Paul Jewell has vowed to defend Jose Mourinho if the FA charges the Chelsea boss with misconduct after he accused Lee McCulloch of "cheating".

ALEX FERGUSON has been warned to his future conduct by the Football Association after a charge of improper conduct against the Manchester United manager was found to be proven.

FIFA President Sepp Blatter yesterday launched a scathing attack on Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho for his behaviour during the club's Champions League campaign.

Chelsea’s search for a new left-back has now centred on Borussia Dortmund’s Dede after the player claimed he had been approached by the club over a possible switch to the Barclays Premiership champions this summer.

Louis Saha is eyeing Wednesday’s Carling Cup semi-final as the chance Manchester United have been waiting for to deflate the Chelsea bubble.

JOSE MOURINHO is determined not to become embroiled in psychological warfare with Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has escaped punishment from the Football Association for his comments about referee Neale Barry.

Jose Mourinho is ready to fight any action from the Football Association over his controversial comments about the conduct of referee Neale Barry during last night’s Carling Cup semi-final first leg.

Chelsea are without the suspended Arjen Robben for tomorrow’s Carling Cup semi-final, first leg against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.

Thierry Henry has pledged to ensure the Arsenal squad rally round new signing Jose Antonio Reyes to help him settle into the Premiership more quickly than he ever managed.

Aston Villa will discover in the next 24 hours the extent of the mystery leg injury which has ruled leading scorer Juan Pablo Angel out of the Carling Cup semi final, second leg clash with Bolton.