Coventry 3 Sheffield United 2

PAUL HART refused to be drawn on his future after Portsmouth’s season ended with a damp squib of a defeat at Wigan.

Striker David Nugent misses out on Portsmouth’s trip to Wigan after being booked in for a hernia operation on Monday.

SAM ALLARDYCE has re-established his Bolton blueprint a few miles up the road at Blackburn and they are reaping the richest of rewards.

Defenders Glen Johnson and Younes Kaboul are battling to recover from thigh muscle injuries for Portsmouth’s trip to Blackburn tomorrow.

EVENTS tomorrow night will determine whether or not Arsenal can sustain this season’s challenge to claim silverware for the first time in four years.

Jermaine Pennant and Younes Kaboul could be recalled to Portsmouth’s starting line-up for the home meeting with Arsenal but midfielder Niko Kranjcar (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of the season.

Portsmouth are waiting on forward David Nugent and defender Younes Kaboul ahead of the trip to Newcastle on Monday night with the pair suffering thigh injuries.

Suspended Glen Johnson and injured Sean Davis (knee) miss Portsmouth’s home Premier League clash with West Brom.

On-loan Jermaine Pennant is available to Portsmouth’s caretaker-manager Paul Hart for tomorrow’s clash with Manchester City after missing last Saturday’s defeat by parent club Liverpool.

Portsmouth’s two new Greek signings Angelos Basinas and Theo Gekas are both in the squad but not guaranteed to start against Liverpool tomorrow.

New signings Hayden Mullins and Pele are in contention to make their Portsmouth debuts in tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Aston Villa.

ROBERTO MARTINEZ says humbling FA Cup holders Portsmouth has whetted Swansea’s appetite for life in the Premier League.

Portsmouth manager Tony Adams expects Sean Davis and David Nugent to both be available for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League trip to Tottenham.

Portsmouth manager Tony Adams will be without Sean Davis for tomorrow’s FA Cup replay against Bristol City after the midfielder missed training with a stomach virus.

England defender Glen Johnson makes his comeback from an ankle injury as Portsmouth bid to end their five-match winless run at home to big-spending Manchester City.

Portsmouth will begin their defence of the FA Cup against Bristol City without striker Jermain Defoe, who missed training today after phoning in sick with a virus.

Portsmouth boss Tony Adams could ring the changes for tomorrow’s clash with Arsenal after yesterday's 4-1 capitulation to West Ham.

Portsmouth are banking on forward Jermain Defoe recovering from a virus in time to start against Everton at Goodison Park tomorrow.

Republic of Ireland 0 England 3

Sylvain Distin was the only player who kept his place as Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp made 10 changes for tonight’s Carling Cup third round clash with Burnley at Turf Moor.

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp is set to make wholesale changes for his side’s Carling Cup third-round tie with Burnley at Turf Moor tomorrow.

TOM HUDDLESTONE and Mark Noble grabbed the goals in soggy Sofia as England Under-21s continued their perfect start to Euro 2009 qualification last night.

Portsmouth 1 Manchester United 1

Southampton 1 Luton 0

Defender Claus Lundekvam and midfielder Paul Telfer are expected to return to Southampton’s starting line-up for their crucial clash at relegation rivals Crystal Palace tomorrow.

Midfielders Jamie Redknapp, Graeme Le Saux and Nigel Quashie are all expected to return to Southampton’s side as they bid for their first away win of the Barclays Premiership season at Middlesbrough on Sunday.

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Harry Redknapp will hand immediate debuts to new signings Jamie Redknapp and Calum Davenport when Southampton host relegation rivals Fulham tomorrow night.

Kevin Phillips returned to the Southampton line-up for this afternoon’s encounter with Manchester City – but there was still no place in Harry Redknapp’s squad for James Beattie, whose departure from St Mary’s is due to be confirmed in the next 72 hours.

Liverpool 1 Southampton 0

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Southampton 0 Charlton 0

Striker Brett Ormerod is available to bolster Southampton head coach Steve Wigley’s limited options in attack for their Premiership game against Birmingham on Sunday.

Defender Claus Lundekvam has recovered from an ankle injury as Southampton head coach Steve Wigley bids for his first Barclays Premiership win against Manchester City tomorrow.

James Beattie recovered from a thigh injury to return alongside skipper Kevin Phillips in Southampton’s attack against Blackburn at St Mary’s.

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