EUROPA LEAGUE SEMI-FINAL FIRST LEG

Juventus have completed the signing of Swiss defender Reto Ziegler on a free transfer.

Switzerland international Reto Ziegler is set to become Juventus’ second summer signing following the arrival of ex-AC Milan star Andrea Pirlo, according to reports in Italy.

ENGLAND captain Steven Gerrard was in bullish mood after seeing his side “tear apart” Switzerland in last night’s Euro 2012 qualifier in Basle.

AS the spiritual home of the US Open, the storied Pebble Beach Golf Links seemed perhaps an incongruous place to announce the destination of a new venue on the circuit for the 2017 tournament.

THE dream is over for Switzerland in the World Cup after they failed to build on their superb victory against European champions Spain in their opening game.

SWITZERLAND midfielder Valon Behrami accused Chile counterpart Arturo Vidal of destroying his World Cup after he was sent off in yesterday afternoon’s Group H clash.

Anthony Gardner is set to start at centre-back for Tottenham against Fulham following Calum Davenport’s departure to West Ham.

DEAN MARNEY and Tottenham’s other young prospects are giving head coach Martin Jol a selection dilemma as the club push for European qualification this season.

Tottenham captain Ledley King is not in the squad for today’s Premiership clash against Liverpool at White Hart Lane.

Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe is a major doubt for the Boxing Day visit of Aston Villa to White Hart Lane.

Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon is still suffering from an inflammation of his knee and is unlikely to feature in the Barclays Premiership clash against Newcastle at St James’ Park.

Aaron Lennon’s knee inflammation means he remains a doubt for Tottenham’s Carling Cup quarter-final against Southend at White Hart Lane.

Tottenham will still be without Robbie Keane and Jermaine Jenas for the trip to Eastlands to face Manchester City on Sunday.

Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe has picked up a hamstring problem and will need a final check before tomorrow's UEFA Cup clash against Dinamo Bucharest at White Hart Lane.

Tottenham will be without Robbie Keane and Jermaine Jenas for the Barclays Premiership clash with Charlton at White Hart Lane.

Tottenham skipper Ledley King is expected to be fit to face Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium tomorrow despite a suspected virus.

Tottenham boss Martin Jol will make a late decision on winger Aaron Lennon ahead of the UEFA Cup meeting with Bayer Leverkusen in Germany.

Tottenham midfielder Steed Malbranque could make his debut for the club in the Carling Cup fourth-round tie against Port Vale at White Hart Lane.

Tottenham centre-back Michael Dawson has suffered a hip injury and is a concern for the Barclays Premiership clash against Chelsea at White Hart Lane on Sunday.

Tottenham boss Martin Jol will decide whether to rest players for the UEFA Cup clash against Club Bruges tomorrow.

Tottenham coach Martin Jol has no major injury worries ahead of their trip to Watford tomorrow.

JERMAIN DEFOE scored twice to shrug off the controversy over his bite on West Ham’s Javier Mascherano and fire Tottenham into the fourth round of the Carling Cup.

Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov should be recalled to the squad for the Carling Cup match at MK Dons.

MARTIN JOL hailed Dimitar Berbatov after the Bulgarian striker fired Tottenham to a 2-0 victory over Besiktas.

England defender Ledley King and striker Jermain Defoe face late fitness tests ahead of Tottenham’s clash with Portsmouth at White Hart Lane on Sunday.

ROBBIE KEANE earned Spurs a place in the group stages of the UEFA Cup with a second-half winner at White Hart Lane.

Coach Martin Jol’s preparations for Tottenham’s UEFA Cup first-round second-leg tie against Slavia Prague have been ruined by fresh injuries to Jermain Defoe, Edgar Davids, Paul Stalteri and captain Ledley King.

Tottenham manager Martin Jol is boosted by the return of captain Ledley King for the trip to Manchester United tomorrow.

Tottenham manager Martin Jol has doubts over midfielder Jermaine Jenas and striker Dimitar Berbatov ahead of their clash with Everton at White Hart Lane tomorrow.

Premiership results

Premiership half-time scores

Premiership team sheets

Wigan manager Paul Jewell is struggling for numbers going into his side’s final Barclays Premiership match of the season with Arsenal at Highbury.

Jimmy Bullard has been dropped from the Wigan squad for tomorrow’s Premiership clash with Portsmouth at the JJB Stadium.

Ryan Taylor joins fellow defenders Arjan de Zeeuw and Matt Jackson on the sidelines for Wigan’s Barclays Premiership clash at Fulham on Monday.

Wigan 3 Aston Villa 2

Wigan 3 Aston Villa 2

Wigan: Filan, Chimbonda, Henchoz, Scharner, Baines, Teale, Francis, Bullard, Ziegler, Camara, Roberts. Subs: Pollitt, Johansson, McCulloch, Kavanagh, Taylor.

Wigan boss Paul Jewell is facing a selection headache for Tuesday night’s Barclays Premiership clash with Aston Villa after losing central defenders Arjan de Zeeuw and Matt Jackson at Newcastle.

Newcastle 3 Wigan 1

Wigan strikers Henri Camara and Andreas Johansson are both doubtful for the Barclays Premiership match against Birmingham at the JJB Stadium tomorrow.

Wigan manager Paul Jewell has an unchanged squad for the trip to Blackburn with goalkeeper John Filan available.

These are today's Premiership teams: