DAVID NUGENT regained his scoring touch for the second match in a row but Burnley had to settle for a point when what they really needed was a victory.

Brian Laws has made one change to his Burnley side for tonight's crucial Premier League clash with Stoke.

Republic of Ireland midfielder Glenn Whelan is unlikely to feature for Stoke's Premier League trip to Burnley tomorrow.

Defender Ryan Shawcross is unavailable for the FA Cup quarter-final at Chelsea as he starts a three-match suspension.

Stoke will bid to extend their unbeaten run to 12 matches in all competitions when they face title-chasing Arsenal at the Britannia Stadium tomorrow evening.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis is without Abdoulaye Faye and Andy Wilkinson through suspension for tomorrow’s FA Cup fifth-round replay against Manchester City at the Britannia Stadium.

Stoke full-back Danny Higginbotham is doubtful for the Barclays Premier League match against Portsmouth at Fratton Park tomorrow after a back spasm.

Stoke manager Tony Pulis has a few late decisions to make regarding the fitness of a number of players ahead of tomorrow’s FA Cup tie at Manchester City.

Stoke captain Abdoulaye Faye could make his return to first-team action in tomorrow night’s Barclays Premier League clash with Wigan.

Stoke captain Adboulaye Faye faces a race against time to be fit for the visit of Blackburn to the Britannia Stadium tomorrow.

PORTSMOUTH’S financial woes have increased after the club confirmed yesterday they are being sued by Sol Campbell for fees and bonuses their former defender claims he is owed.

Portsmouth’s financial woes have increased after the club confirmed today they are being sued by Sol Campbell for fees and bonuses their former defender claims he is owed.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is “confident” of clearing his name after being accused of an estimated £40,000 (€45,000) tax evasion.

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp was accused of a £40,000 tax evasion today.

Stoke will be without Ryan Shawcross for tomorrow’s home FA Cup third round tie against York with the defender serving a suspension following five bookings.

PORTSMOUTH expect to pay their players’ December salaries on January 5.

Portsmouth remain confident their off-field financial issues will be resolved with chief executive Peter Storrie insisting it will soon be business as usual again at Fratton Park.

Stoke manager Tony Pulis made five changes to his side for the Barclays Premier League visit of Birmingham to the Britannia Stadium.

Andy Wilkinson will be hoping to have done enough to keep Robert Huth out of the Stoke side for the trip to Hull on Sunday.

Portsmouth FC chief executive Peter Storrie was formally charged with tax evasion today.

Tax authorities are continuing investigations into Portsmouth’s former manager Harry Redknapp and chairman Milan Mandaric, it was confirmed today.

Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie today insisted he will clear his name after being charged with tax evasion, claiming he was on his honeymoon at the time the alleged offence took place.

Uruguay international Diego Arismendi will make his eagerly awaited Stoke debut when Tony Pulis fields his shadow squad for tomorrow’s Carling Cup tie at home to Blackpool.

Stoke goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen should be fit to return from a thigh strain for tomorrow’s trip to Bolton.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis will also assess the fitness of Republic of Ireland duo Glenn Whelan and Liam Lawrence before his side's Premier League clash against Chelsea tomorrow.

Glenn Whelan, fresh from his appearance for the Republic of Ireland on Wednesday, could be left out of Stoke’s starting line-up against Burnley tomorrow.

Stoke duo James Beattie and Liam Lawrence face fitness tests before the Barclays Premier League match at Hull tomorrow.

Stoke striker James Beattie could return to the side for the Premier League match against West Ham at the Britannia Stadium tomorrow.

Stoke manager Tony Pulis has been forced to reshuffle his side for the trip to Fulham tomorrow.

Stoke manager Tony Pulis fears left-back Danny Higginbotham may miss the remainder of the season because of a back injury.

Stoke striker James Beattie will be fit to take his place in what is almost certain to be an unchanged side for the Premier League relegation battle at home to Blackburn.

Defender Danny Higginbotham should be fit to take his place in an unchanged side when Stoke host Newcastle in a massive relegation battle tomorrow.

Stoke manager Tony Pulis will assess the fitness of his international quartet ahead of tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League relegation clash at West Brom.

A frenzied relegation battle is no place for a purist, which is one of the reasons why Middlesbrough’s band of travelling supporters left this ground with faces longer than the Tees on Saturday.

Stoke expect winger Matthew Etherington to have recovered from an ankle injury to face Middlesbrough at the Britannia stadium tomorrow.

DAVID MOYES can look back on his seven years at Everton from a position of some comfort, with the Toffees almost assured of European qualification this season and awaiting an FA Cup semi-final.

Matthew Etherington has completed a three-match ban and returns to a full strength Stoke squad for tomorrow’s match at Everton.

JAMES BEATTIE proved again in tonight’s win at home to Bolton that he is a shrewd investment in Stoke’s battle to secure their Barclays Premier League status.

Long-throw specialist Rory Delap has completed a three-match ban and is expected to be recalled to Stoke City’s starting line-up at home to Bolton tomorrow.

Stoke will still have suspended duo Rory Delap and Matthew Etherington out of the squad to face Aston Villa on Sunday, but manager Tony Pulis hopes striker Ricardo Fuller will take some part in the match.

NASTY is not the word that immediately associates itself with Paul Hart. Portsmouth’s amiable caretaker manager is as softly-spoken and courteous as they come in the Premier League pressure cooker but Hart has demanded his side embrace the dark arts if they wish to preserve their top flight status.

Stoke will be without suspended pair Rory Delap and Matthew Etherington for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League home game against Portsmouth but could have striker Mamady Sidibe back.

Stoke will be without long-throw specialist Rory Delap for tomorrow’s Premier League relegation clash at Sunderland due to suspension.

THE condemnation of Manchester City’s millionaires was as cruel as it was accurate — they just did not fancy it.