MARLON HAREWOOD struck his first goal of the season as Aston Villa booked their place in the group stages of the UEFA Cup despite being held at home in the second leg by their Bulgarian opponents.

Aston Villa 1 Litex Lovech 1 (Villa win 4-2 on aggregate)

Former Arsenal defender Lauren has been added to Portsmouth’s casualty list for Sunday’s home clash with his old club.

Pedro Mendes is back in Portsmouth’s squad for the Barclays Premiership trip to Everton and is a likely substitute after missing the last eight matches following an ankle operation.

Harry Redknapp has urged Portsmouth to give “forgotten” striker Svetoslav Todorov a new contract.

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp is ready to hand Richard Hughes only his third Premiership start of the season for tomorrow’s visit of Chelsea after Pedro Mendes and Lauren were both ruled out.

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp could rest either of his veteran centre-backs Sol Campbell and Linvoy Primus for the FA Cup tie at home to Wigan with both having been virtual ever-presents this season.

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has admitted his “surprise” at club vice-chairman David Chissick’s resignation – just a few months after being appointed to the board of directors by new owner Alexandre Gaydamak.

Wigan will be without forwards Lee McCulloch and Svetoslav Todorov for tomorrow's home match against Blackburn.

Wigan manager Paul Jewell has no fresh injury worries to contend with for the Boxing Day visit to Premiership leaders Manchester United.

Chelsea winger Arjen Robben scored a stunning late winner as Jose Mourinho's side kept up the pressure on Manchester United at the top of the Barclays Premiership table.

Wigan are without Henri Camara and Lee McCulloch for tomorrow’s Premiership clash with Chelsea at the JJB Stadium.

Kolo Toure will return from suspension in one of four changes to the Arsenal line-up for tonight’s Premiership clash against Wigan at the JJB Stadium.

Wigan striker Emile Heskey is poised to start against former club Liverpool in tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership clash at the JJB Stadium.

Wigan striker Emile Heskey is again a doubt for Sunday’s Barclays Premiership clash with Tottenham at White Hart Lane.

Wigan skipper Arjan de Zeeuw and striker Emile Heskey are serious doubts for Sunday’s visit of Aston Villa to the JJB Stadium.

Emile Heskey is expected to recover from a thigh injury in time to lead Wigan’s attack in their north-west derby clash with Bolton at the Reebok Stadium.

Wigan midfielder Denny Landzaat could be given a chance in the clash at Fulham following the injury to Josip Skoko.

Wigan boss Paul Jewell is set to name an unchanged squad as his side look to claim a first victory in seven matches at home to Manchester City tomorrow.

Wigan striker Svetoslav Todorov has been forced to pull out of the Bulgaria squad for the forthcoming Euro 2008 qualifiers against Holland and Luxembourg through injury.

Debutant goalkeeper Jason Brown emerged as Blackburn’s hero after saving a crucial penalty as Rovers battled back from behind to sink Wigan at Ewood Park.

New signing Kevin Kilbane is included in the Wigan squad for the first time and looks set to make his debut against former club Everton on Saturday.

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp will have to do without injured midfielder Pedro Mendes for the trip to face Middlesbrough on Monday.

PORTSMOUTH boss Harry Redknapp launched a fierce attack on Manchester City’s Ben Thatcher after revealing Pedro Mendes suffered a seizure following the defender’s challenge on him at Eastlands.

Striker Svetoslav Todorov (knee) and midfielder Gary O’Neil (thigh) are “minor doubts” for Portsmouth’s Barclays Premiership match at Manchester City tomorrow night but manager Harry Redknapp is expected to name the same team which beat Blackburn 3-0 on Saturday.

Portsmouth 3 Blackburn 0

Portsmouth are still trying to push through a deal to sign Kanu and avoid starting the season with just one fit striker.

LIVERPOOL midfielder Xabi Alonso will undergo a scan after an ankle injury made him a major doubt for the FA Cup final.

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Premiership team sheets

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp wants to field his strongest possible side in the final game of the season against Liverpool on Sunday, even though the battle for Barclays Premiership survival is already won.

Wigan 1 Portsmouth 2

Striker Lomana LuaLua and midfielder Pedro Mendes are ready to return to the Portsmouth squad at Wigan.

Bolton: Jaaskelainen, Hunt, Ben Haim, Faye, Gardner, Nakata, Campo, Speed, Davies, Borgetti, Vaz Te.

Striker Lomana Lualua (foot) faces a late fitness test to see whether he misses his third successive game for Portsmouth in their must-win home clash against relegated Sunderland.

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has pledged not to gamble with striker Lomana LuaLua’s fitness in their must-win clash with Sunderland on Saturday, even though he has half his first team under treatment.

Charlton 2 Portsmouth 1

The followng are the teams for today's Premiership matches with a kick-off time of 3pm.

Portsmouth 1 Middlesbrough 0

Lomana Lualua failed a late fitness test on the ankle he damaged against Arsenal on Wednesday and was replaced by Svetoslav Todorov in the Portsmouth attack.

Portsmouth striker Lomana LuaLua has been passed fit for tomorrow’s home game with Middlesbrough.

Portsmouth 1 Arsenal 1