Birmingham have no fresh worries for the Barclays Premier League clash with Blackburn at Ewood Park.

Geovanni is back on the bench for Manchester City for today's Premier League clash against Arsenal at Emirates Stadium.

Giuseppe Rossi is unlikely to return to Italy next season despite his recent successful loan spell with Parma.

Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill has played down speculation that striker Chris Sutton’s career could be in jeopardy because of his current eye problem.

There's three cross channel sides in last 16 action as the Champion's League returns.

The Champions League draw for the first knockout round threw up some mouth-watering ties, with holders and World Club Cup winners AC Milan paired with Arsenal.

West Ham have announced a 2pm press conference today, with reports claiming they will unveil Freddie Ljungberg as their fifth summer signing.

The Carlos Tevez transfer saga took a fresh twist today after a reports from South America claimed a Brazilian judge had issued an overseas arrest warrant for the player’s advisor Kia Joorabchian.

Newcastle midfielder Alan Smith could be sidelined for three months after being told he needs surgery to repair a stress fracture.

English clubs' dominance of the Uefa Champions League today helped bookmaker Ladbrokes to post better-than-expected trading figures.

Chelsea will be without Portugal duo Deco (thigh) and Ricardo Carvalho (knee) for the Carling Cup clash against Portsmouth at Fratton Park tomorrow.

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni put his faith in Darron Gibson and Glenn Whelan for tonight’s World Cup qualifier against Cyprus.

Zinedine Zidane believes Steven Gerrard is the best player in the world.

Kieran Richardson is set to return to Sunderland’s side against Hull tomorrow after recovering from a calf injury.

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez could have all three of his main injury worries available for Sunday’s home game with Aston Villa in the Barclays Premier League.

Jermaine Jenas has accused referee Howard Webb of “crumbling under pressure” after his controversial penalty award.

Gareth Southgate has ordered his young Middlesbrough players to leave the playground behind if they are to save their Barclays Premier League lives.

Fulham welcome back striker Andrew Johnson and full-back Paul Konchesky for the Barclays Premier League visit of West Brom on Sunday.

ITV has retained the rights to show midweek Uefa Champions League football matches, the broadcaster announced today.

The Premier League in England insist they have no plans to ask UEFA to move the venue of the Champions League final if two English sides are involved.