Plymouth 0 Newcastle 2

Wolves 3 Southampton 0

Mick McCarthy believes Wolves’ Coca-Cola Championship promotion push is back on track after his side picked up their second away win of the week yesterday.

CHARLTON will hand Phil Parkinson the chance to stake his claim for the manager’s position after Alan Pardew was sacked following Saturday’s 5-2 home defeat to Sheffield United.

Wolves remain six points clear at the top of the Coca-Cola Championship after overcoming Blackpool 2-0 at Molineux thanks to a double strike from Chris Iwelumo.

Bristol Rovers 1 Southampton 0

Southampton manager George Burley praised his patched-up defence, as Stern John’s third goal in two games led them to a 1-0 victory over Cardiff.

Daryl Murphy ensured Sunderland’s push for automatic promotion remained on track with an 89th-minute equaliser against promotion rivals Stoke at the Stadium of Light.

Birmingham climbed to the Coca-Cola Championship summit with a 3-0 win over Plymouth at St Andrews.

Southampton will today complete the signing of goalkeeper Kelvin Davis from Sunderland.

Bradley Wright-Phillips has joined Southampton from Manchester City.

Manchester City 1 West Ham 2

Manchester City 1 West Ham 2

Manchester City’s hopes of reaching their first FA Cup semi-final in 25 years were dealt a double blow as Georgios Samaras and Trevor Sinclair were ruled out of tonight’s sixth round clash with West Ham.

Claudio Reyna came through a one-hour reserve team run-out for Manchester City last night to put him in line for a Premiership return against Sunderland this weekend.

Liverpool 1 Manchester City 0

Everton 1 Manchester City 0

Manchester City 1 Wigan 0

MANCHESTER CITY defender David Sommeil has been banned for three matches, after the FA decided his studs-up challenge on Tottenham’s Young-pyo Lee constituted violent conduct.

Manchester City defender David Sommeil has been banned for three matches, after the Football Association decided his studs-up challenge on Tottenham’s Young-pyo Lee constituted violent conduct.

Tuomas Haapala celebrated his first appearance in Manchester City colours with a reserve team win over Birmingham last night.

Man City 0 Tottenham 2

Manchester City 0 Tottenham 2

Robbie Fowler heads a strong senior contingent in Manchester City’s reserve team line-up to face West Brom tonight.

Rising star Bradley Wright-Phillips must become more consistent if he is to secure a regular place in Manchester City’s starting line-up.

STEVE BRUCE has vowed he will not surrender Birmingham’s Premiership status without a fight - but on the evidence provided at Eastlands, the old warrior will be scrapping alone.

Manchester City will be without Richard Dunne and Andy Cole for tomorrow’s encounter with Birmingham.

Manchester City boss Stuart Pearce is optimistic defensive duo Sylvain Distin and Ben Thatcher will shake off minor knocks in time to face Birmingham at Eastlands on Saturday.

Robbie Fowler’s agent insists the veteran striker has ’no problems’ at Manchester City despite his unexpected omission from the Blues reserve-team squad.

David Sommeil has been ruled out for at least six weeks following confirmation he suffered a fractured cheekbone in Manchester City’s win over Aston Villa on Monday.

BRADLEY WRIGHT-PHILLIPS has signed a four-year contract extension with Manchester City.

Bradley Wright-Phillips has signed a four-year contract extension with Manchester City.

Robbie Fowler’s recovery from a long-standing back injury has stalled following the postponement of tonight’s reserve team clash between Manchester City and Stockport.

Manchester City have held preliminary discussions with Claudio Reyna over a new contract.

Claudio Reyna is likely to be sidelined for three weeks after suffering knee and ankle damage in Saturday’s defeat at Arsenal.

Richard Dunne and Ben Thatcher are missing again as Manchester City look to record their first win at Arsenal for 30 years.

STEPHEN IRELAND has verbally agreed a new two-year deal with Manchester City. The 18-year-old midfielder has recently broken into the Blues’ starting line-up and made his fifth appearance of the season in Sunday’s 2-1 win over West Ham.

Stephen Ireland has verbally agreed a new two-year deal with Manchester City.

Manchester City boss Stuart Pearce has virtually ruled out a January transfer window raid to bolster his defence.

Manchester City boss Stuart Pearce expects star striker Andy Cole to be in contention to face Everton at Eastlands on Sunday.

Battling Bolton’s direct style has won them few friends among the Barclays Premiership elite but there will be no words of criticism winging their way to Sam Allardyce’s door from rival boss Stuart Pearce.

Robbie Fowler is targeting next month’s Manchester derby for his long-awaited comeback.

Manchester City 3 Olympiacos 1

Manchester City have lodged an increased bid for Fulham midfielder Steed Malbranque.