Swedish full-back Erik Edman could return to the Wigan side against Fulham at the DW Stadium on Sunday.

Goalkeeper Chris Kirkland is carrying a slight knock and may be rested for Wigan’s trip to Blackpool for their Carling Cup second round tie tomorrow.

Wigan manager Steve Bruce is hopeful defenders Mario Melchiot and Paul Scharner will be fit for tomorrow’s trip to Barclays Premier League strugglers West Brom.

Wigan 0 Bolton 0

Wigan manager Steve Bruce has the luxury of a full-strength squad to choose from ahead of Sunday's short trip to Blackburn in the Barclays Premier League.

Lee Cattermole is the only injury doubt for Wigan manager Steve Bruce heading into tomorrow's Barclays Premier League trip to Middlesbrough.

Wigan manager Steve Bruce has no new injury worries for Sunday’s home Premier League clash against Manchester City after his players came through unscathed against Ipswich.

Wigan manager Steve Bruce has no new injury worries for Sunday’s home Barclays Premier League clash against Manchester City after his players came through unscathed against Ipswich.

Wigan manager Steve Bruce has a selection dilemma in midfield for Sunday’s Premier League trip to face Tottenham at White Hart Lane.

Wigan manager Steve Bruce has a selection dilemma in midfield for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League trip to face Tottenham at White Hart Lane.

Wigan manager Steve Bruce has a few injury concerns heading into the Latics’ season opener at West Ham.

Republic of Ireland midfielder Kevin Kilbane will sit out Wigan’s Premier League match against Manchester United on Sunday.

Wigan manager Steve Bruce is confident striker Emile Heskey will be fit for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League match at Aston Villa.

Wigan strike pair Emile Heskey and Marcus Bent have received the all-clear ahead of their crucial Barclays Premier League clash at home to Reading on Saturday.

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

Defender Erik Hagen is unavailable for Wigan’s Barclays Premier League clash with Tottenham at the JJB Stadium tomorrow.

Midfielders Michael Brown and Jason Koumas return to strengthen the Wigan squad for Monday’s Barclays Premier League clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Portsmouth 2 Wigan 0

Wigan's bid to escape from the jaws of relegation has been hit by a string of suspensions and injuries at FA Cup semi-finalists Portsmouth.

Wigan manager Steve Bruce will be forced into a reshuffle at Portsmouth tomorrow with four key players missing through injury or suspension.

Wigan left-back Erik Edman is set to be out for six months after rupturing knee ligament.

Blackburn 3 Wigan 1

Wigan 1 Bolton 0

Manchester City 0 Wigan 0

Wigan expect England striker Emile Heskey to be fit to lead their attack despite recent back trouble.

Wigan manager Steve Bruce is set for a tough decision in attack ahead of the Barclays Premier League home game against West Ham.

Wigan striker Emile Heskey has overcome a back injury sustained in last week’s 2-1 Premier League defeat by Everton and is fit to face Chelsea in tomorrow’s FA Cup fourth-round tie at the JJB Stadium.

Wigan have today received international clearance for left-backs Erik Edman and Maynor Figueroa.

Wigan manager Steve Bruce makes just one change to his side for the visit of Everton to the JJB Stadium today.

Sweden international Erik Edman is on the verge of making a return to the Premier League after Rennes revealed “two or three” English clubs had made an inquiry about the player.

LONDON soccer club Tottenham has announced pre-tax profits of £4.4 million (€6.3m) for the six months ended December 31, 2005.

Tottenham have announced pre-tax profits of £4.4m (€6.3m) for the six months ended December 31, 2005.

THE new Republic of Ireland era last night received a ringing endorsement from an unlikely source - Sweden.

Sweden coach Lars Lagerback has confirmed he will pick the strongest squad available ahead of the March 1 clash with the Republic of Ireland at Lansdowne Road, Dublin.

Tottenham coach Martin Jol has defended his decision to drop England striker Jermain Defoe and gave no clues as to whether he would be recalled against Wigan this weekend.

England striker Michael Owen completed his move to Newcastle and there was a flurry of activity at Tottenham as the transfer window closure neared.

Tottenham have completed the signings of England midfielder Jermaine Jenas from Newcastle and South Korean full-back Lee Young-Pyo from PSV Eindhoven.

Tottenham and Newcastle were at the centre of the early action on the final day before the transfer window closes.

Blackburn 0 Spurs 0

Blackburn 0 Tottenham 0

Middlesbrough 1 Tottenham 0

Tottenham coach Martin Jol breathed a huge sigh of relief when it emerged today that England goalkeeper Paul Robinson will be fit for their final two games of the season.

MARTIN JOL forecast a battle until the final whistle on the last day of the season after his Tottenham side took a giant step towards European football with a demolition of Villa.