Ibrahima Sonko will be forced back onto the sidelines for Hull’s trip to his parent club Stoke tomorrow.

Liverpool 6 Hull 1

Hull defender Anthony Gardner could be back in contention for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League trip to Liverpool.

Hull are likely to make a number of changes for tomorrow’s Carling Cup third-round tie against Everton at the KC Stadium.

Hull 0 Birmingham 1

Andy Reid is refusing to set any targets despite Sunderland’s encouraging start under new boss Steve Bruce.

Sunderland 4 Hull 1

ASTON VILLA will have to wait until today to confirm the signing of defender Richard Dunne from Manchester City.

Hull have confirmed the signing of defender Ibrahima Sonko on a season-long loan from Stoke.

JAMES BEATTIE proved again in tonight’s win at home to Bolton that he is a shrewd investment in Stoke’s battle to secure their Barclays Premier League status.

Stoke 2 Bolton 0

Long-throw specialist Rory Delap has completed a three-match ban and is expected to be recalled to Stoke City’s starting line-up at home to Bolton tomorrow.

Aston Villa 2 Stoke City 2

Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill reverted to his first choice line-up for the home Barclays Premier League clash with Stoke.

Stoke 1 Manchester City 0

Liam Lawrence and Ricardo Fuller could be restored to Stoke’s starting line-up as Tony Pulis’ team attempt to turn around a barren run of one point from six Barclays Premier League games at home to Manchester City.

Tottenham 3 Stoke 1

Stoke boss Tony Pulis made seven changes for this afternoon’s FA Cup third round trip to Hartlepool.

AMID the cheers and whoops of Blackburn’s ecstatic supporters, the contented chatter of Sam Allardyce and the celebratory high-fives of his players, there was another sound just about audible in Lancashire on Saturday night: the noise of Paul Ince gnashing his teeth.

Blackburn 3 Stoke 0

Stoke 0 Fulham 0

Newcastle 2 Stoke 2

Stoke manager Tony Pulis will give his long-throw specialist Rory Delap every chance to declare himself fit for Sunday’s clash at Portsmouth.

Ricardo Fuller should shake off a knock sustained against Reading on Tuesday and regain his place in Stoke’s starting line-up at home to Chelsea.

Defiant Stoke stopped unbeaten Liverpool in their tracks at Anfield with a magnificent rearguard action.

Ibrahima Sonko will make his Stoke debut as a holding midfielder against Everton in the Barclays Premier League clash at the Britannia Stadium.

Holders Tottenham will visit Newcastle as they start their defence of the Carling Cup.

Stoke have signed defender Ibrahima Sonko on a three-year deal from Reading for a fee which could be worth up to £2.25m, the club have announced on their website.

Stoke have signed defender Ibrahima Sonko on a three-year deal from Reading for a fee of up to £2.5m, according to the club’s website.

Reading winger Glen Little is rated as doubtful for Sunday’s final game of the season at Derby because of a calf injury.

Reading 0 Tottenham 1

Reading will be without defender Ibrahima Sonko and midfielder Emerse Fae for tomorrow’s visit of Tottenham in the Barclays Premier League.

Reading have suspended midfielder Emerse Fae and centre-back Ibrahima Sonko for two weeks following a breach of club discipline.

Reading 0 Aston Villa 2

Derby 0 Tottenham 3

Reading 0 Bolton 2

Reading welcome back strikers Shane Long and Dave Kitson for tomorrow's visit of Bolton.

Reading will be without striker Shane Long (ban), midfielder Brynjar Gunnarsson (groin) and defender Michael Duberry (knee) for Wednesday night’s trip to Chelsea.

Reading 0 Manchester United 2

Reading will be without defender Michael Duberry (knee) for tomorrow’s visit of Manchester United.

Reading manager Steve Coppell has challenged his defenders to get it right against Tottenham talisman Dimitar Berbatov tonight – at the third time of asking.

Reading will be without defender Michael Duberry (knee) for tomorrow night’s FA Cup third round replay with Spurs at the Madejski Stadium.

Aston Villa 3 Reading 1

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.