Republic of Ireland midfielder Liam Lawrence should be available for Stoke’s trip to Everton on Sunday after undergoing a course of injections for a persistent back problem.

Emmanuel Adebayor today faces a Football Association hearing to answer a charge of improper conduct, with his Manchester City boss Mark Hughes hoping the striker will escape a ban and be available to face Aston Villa on Monday.

Diego Milito’s agent claims he is in discussions with Premier League clubs over a move to England for the Genoa striker.

Guus Hiddink made himself “unapproachable” at Chelsea for two days because he was so angry at the “injustice” of their Champions League exit to Barcelona.

Chelsea’s interim coach Guus Hiddink has turned his back on TV work at the Champions League final next week and claimed UEFA are “happy” their European showpiece is not another all-English affair.

Louis Saha appeared in his first FA Cup final in five attempts as Everton bid for their first trophy for 14 years in their clash with Chelsea at Wembley.

Arsenal will be without leading scorer Robin van Persie, striker Eduardo and defender Mikael Silvestre (all groin) for tomorrow’s Premier League trip to Portsmouth.

Didier Drogba has retained his place in the Chelsea side for this afternoon’s Premier League clash at fourth-placed Arsenal.

Paris Hilton's ex-boyfriend Doug Reinhardt has finally acknowledged he's been dumped - days after the socialite announced their split to the press.

Spanish football giants Real Madrid will arrive in Ireland today for a pre-season training camp.

Sunderland new boy Fraizer Campbell will not jet off with his team-mates when they head for Portugal and Holland this weekend.

Manchester City manager Mark Hughes has rebuffed criticism from Alex Ferguson over the club’s spending this summer.

Mark Hughes has admitted he should have made more of his time at Barcelona.

Celtic striker Georgios Samaras admitted his side failed to do themselves justice in the 2-0 Champions League play-off defeat by Arsenal.

Mark Hughes insists there is more to come from his Manchester City side after they extended their perfect start to the new Barclays Premier League season with victory at Portsmouth yesterday.

Scotland skipper Darren Fletcher has vowed never to resort to simulation to win a match – even if it could mean the difference between qualifying for the World Cup and not.

Manchester City look set to field a strong side at Crystal Palace as they attempt to make progress in the Carling Cup.

Manchester City striker Valeri Bojinov is poised to seal a loan move to Parma.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp will be without Ledley King and Jonathan Woodgate for the Barclays Premier League clash against Everton at Goodison Park.

Ray Wilkins believes Chelsea’s success can be put down to Carlo Ancelotti’s close, and surprisingly humorous, relationship with his players and backroom staff.