Derby 2 Arsenal 6

Derby manager Paul Jewell would be prepared to sell Rob Earnshaw this summer - but only for the right price.

Derby have confirmed the appointment of Chris Hutchings as their new assistant manager.

Marcus Bent will commit his future to Wigan this summer providing the club retain their place in the Barclays Premier League.

WIGAN chairman Dave Whelan has challenged Steve Bruce to establish the Latics as a Barclays Premier League force after belatedly confirming his appointment at the JJB Stadium yesterday.

Steve Bruce will begin his quest to save Wigan from relegation when he is officially unveiled as the new Latics boss this afternoon.

Steve Bruce could be unveiled as the new Wigan manager as early as today after making a verbal agreement with the Latics, who have already settled on a compensation package with Birmingham.

Birmingham winger Gary McSheffrey has called for the club to end the uncertainty over manager Steve Bruce by making a decision on his future as soon as possible.

Steve Bruce will be willing to hold talks with Wigan over their vacant managerial post if Birmingham give him permission, according to sources close to the former Manchester United skipper.

Birmingham manager Steve Bruce has emerged as the leading target to replace Wigan boss Chris Hutchings today after an approach by the Lancashire club to their midlands counterparts.

Paul Jewell tonight revealed he had turned down “a fabulous offer” to return to Wigan but reiterated he is ready to get back into management.

Former Wigan manager Paul Jewell has ruled out a return to the Barclays Premier League club.

The scale of Spurs’ success must be measured against the shortcomings of their opponents, however, as Wigan looked every inch a doomed side with seven straight losses.

Tottenham 4 Wigan 0

Wigan are set to name an unchanged line-up for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League trip to Tottenham despite the sacking of Chris Hutchings earlier this week.

Mario Melchiot insists now is the time for his team-mates to show their professionalism as managerless Wigan prepare to face Tottenham on Sunday.

Fulham manager Lawrie Sanchez has called on the transfer window to be scrapped as it is costing too many managers their jobs.

GRAEME SOUNESS believes Dave Whelan makes the prospect of managing Wigan an appealing one — and has revealed he pulled out of the running to become Bolton boss.

Paul Jewell could be ready to bail Wigan out of their current plight after confirming he is ready to consider "any offers" that come his way.

Wigan caretaker manager Frank Barlow is not interested in taking the role on a permanent basis.

Chris Hutchings is looking to make a quick return to football following his sacking by Wigan.

Sacked Wigan manager Chris Hutchings does not believe he was given enough time to put things right at the JJB Stadium.

Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan has said that he believes the decision to relieve Chris Hutchings of his managerial position was a positive route of action for the club.

Wigan Athletic have parted company with manager Chris Hutchings, who took over from Paul Jewell at the end of last season, this morning.

AVRAM GRANT is allowing his Chelsea team to do all the talking for him as they continue to strut the Premier League stage like potential champions.

Chelsea failed to hit the heights of last week’s 6-0 thrashing of Manchester City against strugglers Wigan at the JJB, but two fine first-half goals were enough to put them back in the Barclays Premier League hunt.

Wigan manager Chris Hutchings has an almost full strength squad to choose from for their home clash against Chelsea with Mario Melchiot, Denny Landzaat, Antonio Valencia and Antoine Sibierski all having made a successful return from injury.

HARRY REDKNAPP has tipped Benjani Mwaruwari to become a Fratton Park cult hero after he raced to the top of the Premier League scoring charts at the expense of struggling Wigan.

Wigan 0 Portsmouth 2

Wigan midfielder Jason Koumas is in a race against time to be fit for tomorrow’s home clash against Portsmouth and maintain his ever- present record this season.

Wales midfielder Jason Koumas has become the latest player to be ruled out of manager John Toshack’s squad for the Euro 2008 qualifiers in Cyprus and San Marino through injury.

Wigan striker Antoine Sibierski is the only doubt for boss Chris Hutchings ahead of tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League match with Manchester United at Old Trafford.

FIT-AGAIN Louis Saha is desperate for the chance to fire Manchester United towards major honours this season.

Wigan defender Titus Bramble believes the days when he was made to feel a scapegoat at Newcastle are now far behind him.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez hailed match winner Yossi Benayoun as the perfect solution to his side’s recent mini-crisis.

Wigan 0 Liverpool 1

Wigan manager Chris Hutchings has fended off transfer speculation surrounding Emile Heskey – despite the striker facing another six weeks on the sidelines through injury.

Emile Heskey’s England recall could prove to have been painfully brief after the striker was whisked to hospital today with a suspected broken fifth metatarsal.

Emile Heskey has been given a shock recall to the England squad for the Euro 2008 qualification double-header with Israel and Russia.

Newcastle striker Michael Owen signalled his readiness to lead the attack once again after claiming a late winner against 10-man Wigan.

Newcastle 1 Wigan 0

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.

Marcus Bent goes straight into the Wigan squad for tomorrow’s Premier League game with Newcastle at St James’ Park after joining the Latics on a season-long loan from Charlton.

Wigan boss Chris Hutchings has completed the signing of Dutch winger Rachid Bouaouzan, who narrowly avoided a prison sentence during his time in the Eredivisie.