Darren Anderton is hoping to recover from a calf injury in time to play for Tottenham against Birmingham at White Hart Lane tomorrow night.

Tottenham 3 Crystal Palace 0

A late Alex Rae equaliser denied Third Division Kidderminster the chance to cause the shock of the FA Cup third round against Barclaycard Premiership strugglers Wolves.

Tottenham caretaker boss David Pleat today revealed Nottingham Forest midfielder Andy Reid as his latest transfer target as he attempts to relieve the relegation pressure building around his squad.

Furious Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp gave his team extra Christmas Day training following their recent slump in form and that policy paid rich dividends as Patrik Berger’s free-kick double sent Tottenham crashing to defeat.

Robbie Keane is aware of the threat of former team-mate Teddy Sheringham ahead of tomorrow’s game against Portsmouth at Fratton Park.

Midfielders Darren Anderton and Stephane Dalmat both face fitness tests as Tottenham boss David Pleat considers his options for his side’s Boxing Day trip to Portsmouth.

Arsene Wenger must consider whether to recall either Lauren or Martin Keown to his defence as Arsenal take on Wolves at Highbury on St Stephen's Day.

Most Premiership footballers who had a hard day at the office yesterday will no doubt be putting up their feet this morning and making the most of the day off.

On-loan midfielder Jermaine Pennant lifted some of the gloom at Elland Road as Leeds moved off the bottom of the table after holding Premiership leaders Chelsea to a 1-1 draw.

Tottenham 5 Wolves 2

Anthony Gardner should return to the Tottenham side for tomorrow’s north-London derby against Arsenal.

Leicester 1 Tottenham 2

Leicester 1 Tottenham 2

Tottenham are today beginning their search for a new manager after taking the decision to sack Glenn Hoddle last night.

MIDDLESBROUGH chairman Steve Gibson has hit out at the agents he claims disrupted Steve McClaren’s summer rebuilding work after claiming that they were asked for £700,000 just to speak to Sean Davis.

CHELSEA were the predictable headline makers on transfer deadline day as they swooped for Real Madrid midfielder Claude Makelele.

The transfer window has slammed shut for another four months with a number of deals completed but relatively little money changing hands.

BLACKBURN have confirmed the signing of Dino Baggio on a season-long loan from Lazio. The former Italy international, who had also been linked with Wolves and Celtic, agreed personal terms at Ewood Park yesterday.

Stephane Dalmat is set to stay at Inter Milan after Middlesbrough decided against signing the French midfielder.

ITALIAN outfit Udinese have confirmed that Liverpool are chasing their Chilean midfield ace David Pizarro.

Steve Finnan admits he is already bracing himself for a showdown with Jamie Carragher for a first team slot at Liverpool.

REVENGE was the word on Héctor Cúper’s lips as the Internazionale FC coach spelt out the importance of tonight’s UEFA Champions League meeting with Group A leaders FC Barcelona at the San Siro.

Newcastle 1 Inter Milan 4

AFTER a close season dominated by financial problems and a row over television rights, Italy’s Serie A finally gets under way at the weekend with the northern trio of Inter Milan, AC Milan and reigning champions Juventus once again favourites for the title.

Irish international Matt Holland has admitted England are the team he hopes to avoid in the World Cup draw as he urged Ipswich to follow the Irish example against Inter Milan tomorrow.