Manchester City are preparing themselves for the worst after Michael Johnson injured his knee in training.

Everton striker James Vaughan has joined Coca-Cola Championship side Derby on a three-month loan deal.

The continuing uncertainty off the pitch at Newcastle is having a knock-on effect on it as the players await developments.

Football League new boys Burton Albion face a difficult away trip to Coca-Cola Championship club Reading following the draw for the first round of the Carling Cup today.

John Barnes has been confirmed as manager of Coca-Cola League One outfit Tranmere.

Martin O’Neill insists the FA Cup is high on his priorities for Aston Villa’s season for now – but may change his mind as their Champions League charge progresses.

Arsenal will be without defender Kolo Toure (groin) and midfielder Denilson (back) for tomorrow’s FA Cup third round tie against Coca-Cola Championship side Plymouth at the Emirates Stadium.

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Striker Martyn Waghorn today became the 13th Sunderland player to go out on loan this season.

Sunderland today confirmed striker Michael Chopra has returned to Coca-Cola Championship Cardiff on loan for two months.

Out-of-favour Sunderland striker Michael Chopra is set to join former club Cardiff on a two-month loan deal.

Sunderland striker Anthony Stokes has joined Coca-Cola Championship side Sheffield United on a three-month loan.

Sunderland striker Anthony Stokes is expected to join Coca-Cola Championship side Sheffield United on loan until January later today.

Blackburn have completed the signing of MK Dons midfielder Keith Andrews on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

Tottenham manager Juande Ramos has granted new loan spells to three of the club’s fringe players.

Peterborough manager Darren Ferguson is prepared to raid his dad’s Manchester United squad as he gears up for a season in Coca-Cola League One.

Portsmouth hope to sign Reading’s Nicky Shorey and Tottenham’s Younes Kaboul before Sunday’s FA Community Shield match against Manchester United at Wembley.

Leicester tonight confirmed they have parted company with manager Ian Holloway by mutual consent.

Tottenham goalkeeper Radek Cerny has agreed a two-year contract with Coca-Cola Championship side QPR.

Tony Pulis steered his Stoke side to a 0-0 draw against Leicester which secured the Potters promotion to the Barclays Premier League and relegated the Foxes to Coca-Cola League One.

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Gary Megson has denied suggestions that Bolton’s fight against relegation from the Barclays Premier League is being undermined by unrest among his own players.

Derby manager Paul Jewell fears Chelsea counterpart Avram Grant could be out of a job this summer – even if he brings silverware to Stamford Bridge.

Reading striker Leroy Lita has joined Coca-Cola Championship side Charlton on a four-week loan, the Royals have announced on their website.

Leicester have signed Lee Hendrie from Coca-Cola Championship rivals Sheffield United on loan until the end of the season.

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Luton manager Kevin Blackwell will leave the troubled Coca-Cola League One side next month.

Middlesbrough skipper George Boateng is back in the fold after his bust-up with manager Gareth Southgate.

Freddy Eastwood knows his chances of leading Wales’ attack has been boosted by Craig Bellamy’s injury-enforced absence from the squad.

Arsenal’s young Brazilian midfielder Denilson intends to make a big impression this season – and not just in the Carling Cup.

Bolton have confirmed the appointment of Gary Megson as manager on their official website. He has signed a two-and-a-half year contract.

Aston Villa defender Gary Cahill has joined Coca-Cola Championship side Sheffield United on a three-month loan deal.

Manchester United defender Danny Simpson has committed himself to the club until 2010 by signing a new contract.

DEFENDER Curtis Davies moved to Aston Villa in what could be a potential club-record deal as manager Martin O’Neill made his final moves to strengthen his squad before the transfer window closed.

Fulham have no fresh injury worries ahead of their trip to Coca-Cola League Two side Shrewsbury in the Carling Cup tomorrow night.

Hibernian captain Rob Jones’ agent claims the defender is unhappy about being denied permission to discuss a move to Leeds.

LEEDS manager Dennis Wise has questioned the motives of the majority of Football League chairmen who voted to uphold the club’s 15-point penalty for breaching rules on insolvency.

Leeds have revealed Hull and two other Coca-Cola Championship clubs have made an enquiry about striker Richard Cresswell.

Port Vale chairman Bill Bratt has confirmed the League One club have made an approach to sign former Liverpool and England striker Robbie Fowler.

Norwich signing David Marshall turned down a plea from Celtic manager Gordon Strachan to stay at Parkhead because he was disillusioned with life on the bench.

Roy Keane has admitted he would not have taken the job of Sunderland manager had he not believed they could win promotion back to the Premiership.

MARK SCHWARZER was Middlesbrough’s FA Cup hero last night as he pulled off two penalty saves to help the Premiership side survive a major scare against Bristol City.

Milan Mandaric has completed his takeover of Coca-Cola Championship club Leicester.