Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has challenged his team to ignore people writing them off as no-hopers after crashing out of the FA Cup 1-0 to Blackburn and show their true character against European giants Bayern Munich on Tuesday night.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger offered no excuses after his side crashed out of the FA Cup with a 1-0 home defeat to Blackburn.

Blackburn will today hold talks with Michael Appleton over becoming their third manager this season after he was granted permission to speak to the Blackpool boss.

A fresh storm was brewing at Blackburn Rovers last night after controversial comments from their director of football, while the team were pre-season training in Cork, ended with him being forced to make an apology after several first team players threatened to walk out.

Arsenal youngster Aaron Ramsey was drafted into Arsene Wenger’s starting line-up against Fenerbahce among five changes made from the side that lost to Stoke at the weekend.

GERMANY’S performance in their Euro 2008 semi-final triumph over Turkey was their worst in the tournament according to defender Per Mertesacker, but he believes that can only bode well for the final.

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COLIN KAZIM-RICHARDS is set to complete his journey from League Two to Euro 2008 quarter-finalist when Turkey face Croatia in Vienna tonight (7.45pm).

HUNTING clearly suits Chelsea. Avram Grant’s unloved and unappreciated side have already tracked down and overtaken a clutch of rivals in their pursuit of the Premier League title and a quarter-final first-leg deficit eventually proved no obstacle to gobbling up Fenerbahce last night.

Colin Kazim-Richards has been tipped for a bright future with Fenerbahce and Turkey, after putting a dent in Chelsea’s Champions League hopes.

Fenerbahce 2 Chelsea 1

SUBSTITUTE Semih Senturk’s late strike lifted Fenerbahce to a 3-2 win in their Champions League last 16 first leg tie against Sevilla.

Sheffield United have agreed a deal with Turkish champions Fenerbahce for striker Colin Kazim-Richards.

All the starting teams for the final round of matches in the 2006/7 Barclays Premiership have been confirmed.

Sheffield United Boss Neil Warnock looks set to ease the pressure on new England B call-up Phil Jagielka by naming a substitute goalkeeper for his side’s relegation decider with Wigan.

Sheffield United manager Neil Warnock has almost a full squad to choose from for tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership showdown against Aston Villa at Villa Park.

Manchester United 2 Sheffield United 0

Sheffield United manager Neil Warnock expects defender Phil Jagielka to be fit for tomorrow’s vital Barclays Premiership clash with fellow strugglers West Ham after overcoming a groin injury.

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Danny Webber is likely to be missing from the Sheffield United squad against Bolton after picking up a metatarsal injury.

Sheffield United manager Neil Warnock will have plenty of options open to him ahead of the Barclays Premiership trip to Chelsea tomorrow.

Sheffield United centre-back Chris Morgan should start his first match since January 1 as replacement for Chris Lucketti (foot) in tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership clash with Everton.

Liverpool 4 Sheffield Utd 0

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez makes seven changes from the side that famously beat Barcelona recently for the Premiership visit of Sheffield United.

Danny Webber, Luton Shelton and Chris Morgan are all doubts ahead of Sheffield United’s Barclays Premiership game with Liverpool at Anfield tomorrow.

Sheffield United defender Rob Kozluk faces a late fitness test ahead of tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership visit of Tottenham.

The following are the teams for today's Premiership matches.

Sheffield United captain Chris Morgan returns from a four-match ban for tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership match with Blackburn at Ewood Park.

Sheffield United 2 Fulham 0

Striker Jon Stead goes straight into the Sheffield United squad for tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership clash against Portsmouth at Bramall Lane.

Sheffield United captain Chris Morgan and striker Rob Hulse are both suspended for tomorrow’s FA Cup third-round tie with Swansea at Bramall Lane.

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A groin injury to Irish goalkeeper Paddy Kenny means that Paul Gerrard will turn out for Sheffield United in the Premiership at Middlesbrough tomorrow.

Sheffield United have been hit by a virus ahead of their clash with Arsenal in the Barclays Premiership.

Sheffield United took off Rob Hulse and Michael Tonge in the defeat against Portsmouth to keep the pair fresh for the St Stephen's Day clash against Manchester City at Bramall Lane.

Sheffield United midfielder Michael Tonge is back in contention for tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership clash with Wigan at the JJB Stadium.

Sheffield United will be without centre-back Claude Davis for the Barclays Premiership visit of Charlton on Saturday.

DANNY WEBBER returned to Watford and scored a vital goal against his former club to hand Sheffield United their second away win of the season.

These are the teams for in today's 3pm Premiership action.

Sheffield United defender Leigh Bromby may come into contention for tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership clash with West Ham at Upton Park.

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Chelsea v West Ham

Bolton boss Sam Allardyce was left "dejected and disappointed" after seeing his side throw away a two-goal lead at Sheffield United.

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