A 25-year-old man was today charged in connection with a knife attack on West Ham defender Calum Davenport, police said.

TOTTENHAM boss Harry Redknapp insists his side have the belief to challenge the Barclays Premier League top four after victory over West Ham yesterday ensured their best start to a season since winning the double 1961.

A PREMIER League footballer’s career was shrouded in uncertainty yesterday as he lay in hospital with serious stab injuries to his legs.

Two men were in custody tonight after a Premier League footballer was stabbed in both legs.

West Ham United footballer Calum Davenport and his mother have been stabbed in an attack at their home, it was revealed today.

West Ham United footballer Calum Davenport and his mother are both in a "serious condition" in hospital after being stabbed at their home in Bedford, Bedfordshire, his spokesman said today.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce will return to his desk to find himself thrust into a whirlwind of transfer speculation.

Manchester City are among the clubs rumoured to be chasing Lucas Neill’s signature after the Australia defender opted to leave West Ham.

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Dimitar Berbatov returned to the Manchester United starting line-up at Sunderland as Cristiano Ronaldo was left sitting on the bench.

Sunderland boss Ricky Sbragia could be without captain Dean Whitehead for tomorrow’s clash with Premier League leaders Manchester United.

Kieran Richardson returns from suspension for Sunderland’s game against West Ham.

Sunderland will target a handful of high quality additions to their squad in the summer transfer market.

Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn is confident the club remains on track to achieve its dreams despite Roy Keane’s departure.

Sunderland defender Phil Bardsley sits out tomorrow’s Premier League clash away to Arsenal through suspension.

Sunderland new boys Calum Davenport and Tal Ben Haim will be included in the squad for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Stoke.

Sunderland goalkeeper Craig Gordon will play his first game for 10 weeks against Blackburn in the FA Cup tomorrow.

CHELSEA have signed Portugal winger Ricardo Quaresma from Inter Milan on a loan deal for the rest of the season.

Sunderland boss Ricky Sbragia was closing in on a new defensive recruit after West Ham’s Calum Davenport headed north today.

Sunderland have signed West Ham defender Calum Davenport on loan until the end of the season.

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West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola was unable to field the same team which won at Portsmouth on December 26 for the visit of Stoke, with injuries and suspensions forcing his hand.

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Midfielder Frank Lampard returned to the Chelsea line-up in place of Salomon Kalou for today’s Barclays Premier League against West Ham.

West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola is hoping Craig Bellamy and Carlton Cole will be available for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash at Fulham.

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West Ham manager Alan Curbishley implored striker Craig Bellamy not to play for Wales next week after a 20-minute cameo which clinched a flattering 4-1 victory over Blackburn at Upton Park.

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West Ham manager Alan Curbishley will give late fitness tests to Craig Bellamy and Julien Faubert ahead of their Premier League match against Wigan Athletic on Saturday.

Striker Dean Ashton (back) and winger Matthew Etherington (knee) have been passed fit and return to the West Ham squad for tomorrow night’s visit of Liverpool but winger Julian Faubert (calf) is doubtful.

West Ham winger Julien Faubert is refusing to rush his comeback from a serious Achilles injury despite a goalscoring return for the reserves.

West Ham striker Carlton Cole is hoping to break up Dean Ashton and Henri Camara’s partnership when the Hammers host Reading on St Stephen's Day.

West Ham will give a late fitness tests to James Collins and Luis Boa Morte who are both rated 50-50 for their trip to Middlesbrough.

West Ham are once again without Scott Parker for their Barclays Premier League trip to Portsmouth tomorrow.

West Ham will be without Anton Ferdinand and Scott Parker for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League match at Aston Villa.

West Ham striker Craig Bellamy has been back in training following a hamstring problem and could face Arsenal in the Premier League clash at Upton Park.

Kieron Dyer is in line for an immediate West Ham debut at Birmingham after completing his move from Newcastle.

West Ham will be without newly-appointed captain Lucas Neill and summer signing Scott Parker for their opening Barclays Premier League clash with Manchester City.

Matthew Upson is still recovering from a calf injury and has been ruled out of West Ham’s Barclays Premiership clash with Middlesbrough at Upton Park.

Matthew Upson will be handed a late fitness test ahead of West Ham’s crucial relegation showdown with London rivals Charlton.