Wigan 0 Portsmouth 0

PORTSMOUTH manager Avram Grant has accused the Premier League of wrecking his side’s bid to stay in the top flight.

An injury crisis has left Portsmouth desperately short of players for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League game at Tottenham.

CHELSEA’S injury crisis deepened yesterday after the club confirmed defender Ricardo Carvalho is expected to be out of action for at least a month.

Carlo Ancelotti believes his Chelsea side must prepare for their remaining matches like they are cup finals if they are to end the season as Barclays Premier League champions.

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Portsmouth 0 Chelsea 5

Liverpool 4 Portsmouth 1

Portsmouth boss Avram Grant welcomes defender Ricardo Rocha back from a two-game ban for the trip to Liverpool on Monday night.

Portsmouth went into the game with a very attack-minded side to face a Birmingham team they beat in the FA Cup on Saturday as manager Avram Grant fielded Frederic Piquionne, Aruna Dindane and Danny Webber from the start.

Portsmouth will be without midfielders John Utaka and Hassan Yebda for tomorrow night’s Premier League clash with Birmingham at Fratton Park.

Birmingham forward James McFadden has been passed fit for the FA Cup quarter-final clash against Portsmouth at Fratton Park after struggling with a groin injury during the week.

Portsmouth will be without the suspended Ricardo Rocha for their FA Cup quarter-final against Birmingham at Fratton Park tomorrow.

IT WILL no doubt be another seven days of madness at Fratton Park and even though they managed to pick up three points against relegation rivals, despite their administrator’s protests, they will find themselves docked nine this week.

Portsmouth manager Avram Grant has tonight been unable to pledge his future to the club after they yesterday became the first in the Premier League to go into administration.

Burnley 1 Portsmouth 2

Portsmouth manager Avram Grant has made two changes to a side staring relegation in the face after they became the first Premier League club to enter administration yesterday.

Portsmouth boss Avram Grant is set to welcome back Ireland international Steve Finnan for his side’s home clash with Stoke tomorrow.

Portsmouth head to the High Court this morning and will attempt to secure an adjournment in hearing their appeal against a winding-up petition.

PORTSMOUTH striker Aruna Dindane struck deep in stoppage time last nigh to earn his side a valuable point against Sunderland in their Barclays Premier League survival bid.

Portsmouth 1 Sunderland 1

Sunderland striker Darren Bent earned his side a half-time lead at Fratton Park to add to Portsmouth’s problems in their attempts to survive in the Barclays Premier League.

Nigeria striker Kanu is expected to be back in the Portsmouth squad for the trip to Manchester United, having returned from the African Nations Cup.

Tottenham have released Portuguese centre-back Ricardo Rocha after his contract expired.

TOTTENHAM boss Harry Redknapp insists trophies are more important than European football as he prepares to field a second-string team against Shakhtar Donetsk tonight and rest all his outfield players for Wembley.

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.

Tottenham defender Ricardo Rocha admits he faces an uncertain future at White Hart Lane despite the positive impact of Harry Redknapp’s arrival as manager.

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.

Birmingham are considering a loan move for Tottenham midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng, who is among the players that have put Damien Comolli’s influence at White Hart Lane in the spotlight.

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.

Giovani dos Santos appears to be edging closer to a move from Barcelona to Tottenham.

Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson has an ankle problem and is doubtful for the Premier League clash against Chelsea tomorrow.

Tottenham need to check on Ledley King’s calf injury ahead of the Barclays Premier League clash against Chelsea at White Hart Lane.

Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas has recovered from an ankle injury and is available for the Barclays Premier League clash against Reading.

Tottenham are waiting on fitness updates on Darren Bent (hip), Ricardo Rocha (thigh), Michael Dawson (migraine) and Jermaine Jenas (ankle) ahead of the clash against Fulham on St Stephen's Day.

Tottenham striker Robbie Keane returns from suspension for the Barclays Premier League clash at Arsenal – but midfielder Didier Zokora starts a three-match ban.

Tottenham’s problems in defence have intensified following Didier Zokora’s unsuccessful appeal against his dismissal this week – and news Ledley King has not trained for a fortnight.

Ledley King is nearing a return to first-team action for Tottenham but is not likely to be ready for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League trip to Portsmouth.

JUANDE RAMOS’ need to bolster Tottenham’s left flank has intensified following news Gareth Bale is likely to miss the next three months with a foot injury.

Tottenham full-backs Pascal Chimbonda and Young-Pyo Lee picked up knocks during the UEFA Cup clash against Anderlecht and will need to be assessed ahead of the Barclays Premier League clash against Manchester City.

YOUNES KABOUL’S future at Tottenham appears less certain after he stayed at home for the UEFA Cup clash against Anderlecht in Belgium, despite a shortage of defenders for Juande Ramos.