THAT Gulf cruise Kenny Dalglish interrupted to answer an Anfield SOS must seem an awful long time ago even though the Liverpool manager was able to mark his first anniversary with a comprehensive win.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has been handed his first start since late October as manager Kenny Dalglish named a strong team for their FA Cup third-round tie at home to Oldham tonight.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew will be without winger Jonas Gutierrez for the final game of the Barclays Premier League season against West Brom on Sunday.

Carlo Ancelotti has taken an axe to his Chelsea team for what could be his final home game in charge today as they face Newcastle.

Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote will not be risked against Chelsea on Sunday to prevent him starting the new season with a suspension.

Steven Taylor returns to the Newcastle starting line-up against Birmingham as the Magpies attempt to mathematically secure their Premier League status.

Newcastle defender Steven Taylor will start against Birmingham tomorrow after Mike Williamson’s season was brought to a premature close by an arm fracture.

Goalkeeper Steve Harper returns to the Newcastle squad for Sunday’s Premier League trip to Liverpool after overcoming a knee injury.

Newcastle skipper Kevin Nolan will return from suspension for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League trip to Blackpool.

Alex Ferguson has left Dimitar Berbatov out of the Man United squad for tonight's game against Newcastle United at St James' Park.

Loan signing Stephen Ireland has been included in the Newcastle squad for the first time for tomorrow night’s Barclays Premier League clash with leaders Manchester United.

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew will be without suspended trio Kevin Nolan, Cheick Tiote and James Perch for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League trip to Aston Villa.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew will be without key men Cheick Tiote and Leon Best for tomorrow’s crucial Barclays Premier League clash with Wolves.

Veteran defender Sol Campbell has returned to the Newcastle side against Stoke for only his second Premier League start under manager Alan Pardew.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew will make a late decision on midfielder Joey Barton ahead of tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League trip to Stoke.

Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi could return to the squad for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Everton.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew will make a late decision on striker Peter Lovenkrands ahead of tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Bolton.

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has no fresh injury problems ahead of tomorrow night’s rearranged Barclays Premier League trip to Birmingham.

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Newcastle strikers Leon Best and Nile Ranger will be fit to take their places in the squad for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League trip to Blackburn.

Patrick Vieira has told his Manchester City team-mates to expect a backlash on Saturday as his side bid to prove their Barclays Premier League title credentials with victory at Old Trafford.

A human rights watchdog said today that new evidence has emerged to warrant an investigation into claims that ethnic Albanian guerrillas in Kosovo killed Serbs and sold their organs at the end of the war in Kosovo.

PHIL BROWN insisted Hull are play-off favourites after their automatic promotion hopes were dashed yesterday.

Arsenal welcome back winger Tomas Rosicky for today's Premier League trip to Fulham following a virus.

Fulham midfielder Jimmy Bullard may start for Fulham in tomorrow’s FA Cup third round replay at Bristol Rovers.

Fulham midfielder Jimmy Bullard has an outside chance of being included in the squad for tomorrow’s trip to West Ham.

Fulham winger Hameur Bouazza returns from suspension for Sunday’s FA Cup third round tie against Bristol Rovers.

New Fulham boss Roy Hodgson will be without defender Aaron Hughes (calf) for the New Year’s Day clash with west London neighbours Chelsea at Craven Cottage.

MIKAEL FORSSELL has backed his former international boss Roy Hodgson to keep Fulham in the Premier League.

Fulham are without Moritz Volz for tomorrow’s Premier League clash with Birmingham.

Ledley King made his first appearance of the season in Tottenham’s Premier League clash against Fulham at White Hart Lane.

Defender Elliot Omozusi is doubtful for Fulham’s trip to Tottenham on St Stephen's Day.

FULHAM chairman Mohamed Al Fayed begins his search for a new manager this week knowing it is vital he finds a man to bring stability to west London.

Fulham will continue to be without Jimmy Bullard for the Barclays Premier League clash with Wigan at Craven Cottage.

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Midfielder Alexei Smertin (muscle problem) and full-back Moritz Volz (shoulder, groin and foot problems) are back in training but will not feature in Fulham’s home game with Newcastle tomorrow.

EVERTON have become wearily accustomed to seeing high hopes dashed at the last, but the air of expectation at Goodison Park is mushrooming by the week.

Fulham midfielder Alexey Smertin will miss tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership clash with Everton because of a muscle problem.

Wayne Rooney returned to the Manchester United starting line-up tonight as Alex Ferguson’s men looked to reclaim second spot in the Premier League table with victory over Fulham.

Fulham full-back Moritz Volz played for the reserves this week but is still building up his fitness and is not expected to feature in the Barclays Premier League clash at Manchester United on Monday.

LAWRIE SANCHEZ lamented the “usual drama at the Cottage” after claiming Fulham had been denied two precious points by poor refereeing.

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Robbie Savage has been named on the bench for Blackburn’s Premier League clash with Fulham today.

Fulham have no fresh injury worries ahead of Sunday’s home game with Blackburn.