Phil Jones could make a return to Blackburn’s squad for tomorrow’s Premier League clash with Blackpool at Ewood Park after playing 45 minutes for the reserves on Wednesday night.

Former Barcelona B striker Ruben Rochina is named in the Blackburn squad for the first time when they face Fulham at Craven Cottage.

Blackburn are hopeful captain Christopher Samba will have recovered from a virus in time for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Aston Villa.

Striker Roque Santa Cruz returns to Blackburn’s squad for the visit of Newcastle tomorrow.

Roque Santa Cruz, Phil Jones and Gael Givet are all missing for Blackburn when they travel to Wigan in the Barclays Premier League tomorrow.

Roque Santa Cruz will be out for a couple of weeks with a groin strain and miss Blackburn’s match against Tottenham tomorrow.

Ryan Nelsen will be missing for Blackburn’s FA Cup fourth round match at Aston Villa tomorrow with a knee problem.

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti is once again without Frank Lampard for today’s Premier League trip to Blackburn after his failure to recover from a hernia injury.

Blackburn will be without the quartet of David Dunn, Keith Andrews, Vince Grella and Jason Roberts for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League trip to Blackpool.

Ryan Nelsen and Michel Salgado are doubts for Blackburn when Fulham visit tomorrow after both limped off against Manchester City last weekend.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has been heartened by the news that Carlos Tevez had recovered from a calf injury, enabling the striker to take his place in the side against Blackburn today.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce could give a debut to former Manchester City striker Benjani Mwaruwari in tomorrow's Premier League clash at Eastlands.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger made three changes for what he expected to be another physical test against Blackburn at Ewood Park, with new boy Sebastien Squillaci spared a baptism of fire.

Blackburn midfielder David Dunn could return to the side for the Premier League match against Arsenal at Ewood Park tomorrow.

Blackburn chairman John Williams has confirmed that the club has increased their bid for an unnamed striker.

ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger refused to blame goal-keeper Lucasz Fabianski for his side’s 2-1 defeat at Blackburn yesterday, instead accusing Rovers of “unfair” tactics and blaming referee Martin Atkinson for not providing the Gunners with more protection.

Blackburn 2 Arsenal 1

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce should have four players available again for Monday’s Premier League game with Arsenal at Ewood Park.

Blackburn will be without Chris Samba and Brett Emerton at Wolves tomorrow.

Blackburn could be without Chris Samba for the visit of Everton tomorrow in the Premier League.

Sam Allardyce will have to decide whether to stick with 18-year-old centre-back Phil Jones or recall Blackburn skipper Ryan Nelsen against Manchester United on Sunday.

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce has virtually a fully-fit squad to choose from for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League trip to Portsmouth.

Burnley boss Brian Laws named an unchanged line-up to face Blackburn today in the first top-flight derby between the two sides at Turf Moor since the 1965-66 season.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce has four players back in contention for Sunday’s local derby with Burnley at Turf Moor.

Striker Fernando Torres made his first start for Liverpool since January 13 as manager Rafael Benitez named an attacking line-up for the visit of Blackburn to Anfield.

Blackburn are without captain Ryan Nelsen for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League trip to Liverpool.

Blackburn have been boosted by David Dunn’s return to the substitutes’ bench for the local derby with Bolton.

Centre-back Chris Samba is Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce’s only absentee ahead of the local derby with Bolton at Ewood Park on Sunday as he completes a two-match suspension.

Blackburn duo Lars Jacobsen and Vince Grella could return to the squad against Hull tomorrow after overcoming thigh injuries.

Sam Allardyce has confirmed Vince Grella will be part of the Blackburn squad travelling to Stoke tomorrow following the midfielder’s recovery from a thigh problem.

David Dunn is again doubtful for Blackburn ahead of tomorrow’s Premier League clash against Tottenham.

Blackburn midfielder Vince Grella is likely to miss Tuesday’s Barclays Premier League clash at Birmingham.

Sam Allardyce is unlikely to risk David Dunn for Blackburn’s Barclays Premier League match at Hull tomorrow as the midfielder continues his recovery from a calf problem.

Republic of Ireland midfielder Keith Andrews is nursing a calf injury but could be available for Blackburn when they host Liverpool in the Premier League tomorrow.

Blackburn 3 Chelsea 3 (After extra-time, Blackburn win 4-3 on penalties)

Blackburn will be without top scorer David Dunn and Republic of Ireland midfielder Keith Andrews for tomorrow night’s Carling Cup quarter-final against Chelsea.

FULHAM returned to winning ways courtesy of Clint Dempsey’s double as Blackburn failed to provide Sam Allardyce with another Premier League victory during his absence for heart surgery.

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson recalled Damien Duff to face his former club Blackburn in the Barclays Premier League clash at Craven Cottage.

Bolton manager Gary Megson made four changes to his side for the derby against Blackburn at the Reebok Stadium today.

Blackburn's Sam Allardyce will assess the emotional and physical effects of World Cup heartache on Keith Andrews before deciding on his side to face former club Bolton on Sunday.

Steven Reid and Vince Grella are out of Blackburn’s derby with Burnley on Sunday but otherwise Sam Allardyce has a strong squad to choose from.

JUST about the only thing being drawn in the Premier League this season are conclusions as to why the spoils have so far been so rarely shared.

Nigel Reo-Coker returned to the Aston Villa bench for today’s Barclays Premier League trip to Blackburn for the first time since his bust-up with boss Martin O’Neill.

DAVID NGOG struck the only goal as a much-changed Liverpool side sneaked past a fired-up Leeds in the Carling Cup last night.