Blackburn 1 Bolton 0

EDIN DZEKO grabbed the winner for Manchester City with his first goal at the 10th attempt in the Barclays Premier League last night.

Junior Hoilett should be back for Blackburn when Manchester City visit on Monday after missing the defeat at Everton with a hamstring problem.

Blackburn will be without key defender Ryan Nelsen for tomorrow’s trip to Everton after he was ruled out for the rest of the season following a knee operation on Monday.

Midfielder Steven Nzonzi begins a three-match suspension and is ruled out of Blackburn’s crucial home match against fellow strugglers Birmingham tomorrow.

Midfielder David Dunn returns to Blackburn’s squad for the trip to Arsenal having missed the last three matches with a hip injury.

Phil Jones could make a return to Blackburn’s squad for tomorrow’s Premier League clash with Blackpool at Ewood Park after playing 45 minutes for the reserves on Wednesday night.

Former Barcelona B striker Ruben Rochina is named in the Blackburn squad for the first time when they face Fulham at Craven Cottage.

Blackburn are hopeful captain Christopher Samba will have recovered from a virus in time for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Aston Villa.

Striker Roque Santa Cruz returns to Blackburn’s squad for the visit of Newcastle tomorrow.

Roque Santa Cruz, Phil Jones and Gael Givet are all missing for Blackburn when they travel to Wigan in the Barclays Premier League tomorrow.

Roque Santa Cruz will be out for a couple of weeks with a groin strain and miss Blackburn’s match against Tottenham tomorrow.

Ryan Nelsen will be missing for Blackburn’s FA Cup fourth round match at Aston Villa tomorrow with a knee problem.

New signing Jermaine Jones is in contention for Blackburn’s Barclays Premier League clash with West Brom on Sunday.

Blackburn have signed their former striker Roque Santa Cruz on loan from Manchester City until the end of the season.

BLACKBURN forward El-Hadji Diouf has hit back at QPR boss Neil Warnock over claims the Senegal international taunted a player lying injured with a broken leg.

Blackburn forward El-Hadji Diouf has hit back at QPR boss Neil Warnock over claims the Senegal international taunted a player lying injured with a broken leg.

WHERE else but the scene of his only sacking as a Premier League manager for Roy Hodgson to suffer the most depressing night of his Liverpool reign to date.

Blackburn 3 Liverpool 1

Defender Christopher Samba returns from a three-match absence to captain Blackburn at home to Liverpool tomorrow.

Blackburn goalkeeper Paul Robinson is set to be sidelined for the next three weeks after aggravating a calf injury in his side’s 3-1 win at West Brom on Tuesday.

Wantaway defender Christopher Samba should be fit to return to the Blackburn side for their trip to West Brom after missing the home loss to Stoke with an ankle knock.

Blackburn are likely to be without captain Christopher Samba for the Barclays Premier League clash with Stoke on St Stephen's Day.

Blackburn will begin the post-Sam Allardyce era without three key midfielders.

Martin Olsson and Nikola Kalinic are back in contention for Blackburn when they make the short trip to Bolton on Sunday.

Blackburn have a number of injury problems ahead of the trip to Newcastle with striker Benjani the latest to join the absent list.

El Hadji Diouf and Martin Olsson are doubts for Blackburn’s match against Wigan at Ewood Park tomorrow.

Blackburn striker Benjani Mwaruwari will be fit to face Wigan on Sunday despite being substituted after the first half of the 2-1 defeat to Chelsea.

IF seasons hinge, twisting and turning almost imperceptibly, on numerous weekends of subtle momentum shifts, then Chelsea’s impressive victory at Ewood Park on Saturday may well prove to be one such moment in their attempt to hold onto the Premier League title.

Blackburn 1 Chelsea 2

Christopher Samba and Ryan Nelsen are set to return to the centre of the Blackburn defence for tomorrow’s game with Barclays Premier League leaders Chelsea at Ewood Park.

Christopher Samba is suspended for Blackburn’s visit to Liverpool on Sunday but Ryan Nelsen may have recovered from a thigh injury picked up on international duty.

Blackburn 0 Sunderland 0

David Dunn is expected to play some part for Blackburn when Sunderland visit on Monday.

David Dunn and Vince Grella will both be missing for Blackburn’s trip to Stoke with hamstring problems.

Blackburn will be without the quartet of David Dunn, Keith Andrews, Vince Grella and Jason Roberts for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League trip to Blackpool.

GERARD HOULLIER marked his first match as Aston Villa boss with a victory as two goals from Ashley Young and substitute Emile Heskey inspired a Carling Cup comeback against Blackburn last night.

Ryan Nelsen and Michel Salgado are doubts for Blackburn when Fulham visit tomorrow after both limped off against Manchester City last weekend.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce could give a debut to former Manchester City striker Benjani Mwaruwari in tomorrow's Premier League clash at Eastlands.

Blackburn striker Benjani Mwaruwari claims there is “no trust” at his old club Manchester City and that some of their players are motivated primarily by money.

Blackburn have confirmed the signing of Zimbabwean striker Benjani Mwaruwari on a one-year contract.

Manchester City trio Martin Petrov, Benjani Mwaruwari and Sylvinho will all leave Eastlands this summer after the club opted not to offer them new contracts.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce will be without David Meyler and Lee Cattermole for Sunday’s Premier League trip to Wolves.

Sunderland full-back Alan Hutton will miss Sunday’s Premier League clash with Manchester United through suspension.