Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has warned his squad needs significant strengthening if they are going to push the Barclays Premier League’s leading sides.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp was left counting the cost of the goalless draw with Manchester United following a calf tear for Jermaine Jenas and a back injury that will see Jonathan Woodgate visit a specialist.

LIVERPOOL boss Rafael Benitez has confirmed both Steven Gerrard and Robbie Keane will definitely be rested for tonight’s Carling Cup fourth-round tie at Tottenham.

Tottenham left-back Benoit Assou-Ekotto is suspended for tomorrow’s Carling Cup fourth-round clash against Liverpool at White Hart Lane.

Gareth Bale will return from suspension for Tottenham’s Barclays Premier League clash against rivals Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

Tottenham Hotspur have completed the signing of England winger David Bentley from Blackburn Rovers and will now turn their attentions to bolstering their attack with Andrei Arshavin.

Diego Capel admits he would consider leaving Sevilla to “grow as a footballer” if Tottenham can agree a fee with the Spanish side.

Derby 0 Reading 4

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Everton 1 Derby 0

Derby boss Paul Jewell is keen to keep hold of on-loan midfielder Hossam Ghaly for next season – but admits he may face a struggle.

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Fulham boss Roy Hodgson has made two changes for today’s rock-bottom Premier League clash with Derby at Pride Park with his side surely never standing a better chance of ending their 32-match winless streak away from home.

Chelsea coach Avram Grant made five changes from the side that crashed out of the FA Cup to Barnsley last Saturday for tonight’s Premier League home match against Derby.

Derby 0 Sunderland 0

Wigan 2 Derby 0

Jay McEveley is poised to return to the Derby side for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Wigan after a seven-week lay-off with a knee injury.

Derby boss Paul Jewell faces mounting defensive problems ahead of Tottenham’s visit to Pride Park in the Barclays Premier League tomorrow.

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Tottenham have completed the signing of Gilberto from Hertha Berlin on a busy deadline day when Jermain Defoe agreed to join Portsmouth.

DANIEL STURRIDGE’S first Barclays Premier League goal moved Manchester City back into a UEFA Cup spot as they denied Derby a long overdue victory at Pride Park.

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One of the most protracted transfers of the January window came to an end today, as Alan Hutton officially signed for Tottenham.

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Derby boss Paul Jewell looks set to field his strongest possible line-up for tomorrow’s FA Cup fourth-round tie with Preston at Pride Park.

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Derby will be without Danny Mills for their FA Cup third-round replay against Sheffield Wednesday but fellow defenders Claude Davis and Dean Leacock return for the trip to Hillsborough.

Craig Fagan has backed Derby’s threadbare squad to end their away-day misery at Sheffield Wednesday tonight.

Derby manager Paul Jewell will be without four of his new signings for tomorrow night’s FA Cup third-round replay at Sheffield Wednesday.

Derby 0 Wigan 1

Paul Robinson’s future at Tottenham looked increasingly uncertain after reserve goalkeeper Radek Cerny admitted he expects the club to recruit a fresh face between the sticks.

Derby manager Paul Jewell is likely to hand debuts to a number of players for tomorrow’s visit of his former club Wigan to Pride Park.

ROBBIE SAVAGE hopes his hatred of losing will rub off on his new Derby team-mates after he completed his move to the Barclays Premier League’s rock-bottom club for an initial £1.5 million yesterday.

NEW Derby signing Laurent Robert has insisted he never had any doubts about returning to ‘the best league in the world’.

SPURS first-team coach Gus Poyet believes the spectacular 6-4 game with Reading less than a week ago in the Premier League will have no bearing on today’s FA Cup third-round clash with the Royals.

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is only looking at “essential” deals during the transfer window and insists the club will not be listening to offers for key players.

Birmingham’s worst fears have been confirmed with on-loan midfielder Oubina ruled out for at least six months with knee ligament damage.

Birmingham are closing in on the signing of Atletico Madrid midfielder Peter Luccin.

Tottenham are without new signing Gareth Bale for the Premier League clash at Sunderland as the left-back is recovering from thigh and knee problems picked up in pre-season.

Birmingham manager Steve Bruce is resigned to being without defenders Mat Sadler and Rafael Schmitz for the opening Barclays Premier League fixture at Chelsea on Sunday.

Tottenham full-back Gareth Bale faces a race to be fit for his club debut this weekend as Martin Jol’s defensive concerns intensify ahead of the Barclays Premier League season.

ROY KEANE hopes to open talks with Tottenham striker Mido this week in a bid to unleash him on the Londoners in Sunderland’s Premiership opener.

ROY KEANE hopes to open talks with Tottenham striker Mido this week in a bid to unleash him on the Londoners in Sunderland’s Premiership opener.

Birmingham boss Steve Bruce decided to pull out of the deal to sign Tottenham midfielder Hossam Ghaly after a training ground incident, according to sources close to the club.