Uefa set to approve financial fair play rules

Just six of the current Premier League clubs would be eligible to qualify for future European competitions after Uefa’s “financial fair play” rules are introduced on Thursday. Read more

Bent faces World Cup heartache

Darren Bent faces a race against time to be fit for England’s final World Cup warm-up game against Japan this Sunday. Read more

Lennon jumping for joy after Old Firm Victory

Neil Lennon gave himself a fighting chance of landing the Celtic job on a permanent basis after his side’s 2-1 victory over Old Firm rival Rangers on Tuesday.

Goals from Lee Naylor and Marc-Antoine Fortune helped Lennon claim a victory in his first ever Old Firm match as the caretaker manager.

Lee Naylor opened the scoring for the Hoops after 8 minutes after his freekick was deflected in by Rangers captain David Weir.

After Allan McGregor the Rangers keepers was injured defending a Naylor corner and left the pitch on a stretcher.

Celtic dominated most of the first half which was becoming a fiery incounter after Kevin Thompson and Lee McCulloch picked up yellow cards for late tackles.

Rangers however equalised three minutes from the break when ex Hoops Striker Kenny Miller nodded in a Whittaker cross.

Celtic were back in front just before half-time when Fortune met Naylor’s cross and Alexander allowed his header to slip through his hands.

Rangers could have been back on level terms when Miller cut inside however he dragged his shot wide.

Celtic were forced in to changing keepers after Arthur Boruc was forced off with a hand injury and was replaced Lukasz Zaluska who came to the rescue again with a great save to deny Davis then Miller’s shot crashed off the post.

The match ended in a sour note when McCulloch was dismissed in the last minute late again and collected a second yellow for a foul on McGeady.

Pietersen looking to shoot down Proteas

Kevin Pietersen will be looking to fire England into the World Twenety20 semi-finals when he comes up against his native South Africa on Saturday. Read more

Sunderland look for top 10 finish

Wolves and Sunderland can afford to relax and enjoy their last game of the season without the worry of relegation.

Wolves avoided being sent straight back down to the Championship and have enjoyed a successful season.

Mick McCarthy’s men may have assured top-flight football next term, but they haven’t won in any of their last six games.

Sunderland still have the chance to finish in the top ten should they beat Wolves and Fulham, Blackburn and Stoke suffer defeats too. Considering all three teams face gruelling away matches at Arsenal, Aston Villa and Manchester United respectively, Sunderland have a realistic hope of achieving a tenth place finish.

However, Steve Bruce’s men have struggled on the road all season, acquiring only two wins, though they did beat Hull 0-1 in their last away game.

Those who are expecting a blockbuster finale could be left disappointed, Wolves have only scored twice in their last six games while Sunderland have only managed 15 goals in 18 away trips.

The Black Cats have never won a Premier League game on the last day of the season in their previous eight years in the top flight.

Team News

Wolves welcome Matt Jarvis back into the fold after two games out with a thigh strain. The winger is poised to come straight back into the staring line up at the expense of loan signing Geoffrey Mujangi Bia.

Wolves’ only other injury worry is left-back Stephen Ward who is recovering from Knee surgery but will be fit for pre-season.

Sunderland have been hit hard with injuries this week as David Meyler ruptured knee ligaments against Manchester United last weekend and Lee Cattermole suffered a suspected dislocated shoulder in training, brining both of their seasons to an end prematurely.

Sunday will be the last game for loan signings John Mensah and Alan Hutton, though boss Steve Bruce is keen to bring them both back to the Stadium of Light next season.

Possible Starting XI’s

Wolves: Hahnemann, Stearman, Craddock, Berra, Zubar, Jarvis, Mancienne, Henry, Mujangi Bia, Ebanks-Blake, Doyle.

Sunderland: Gordon, Hutton, Ferdinand, Turner, Richardson, Malbranque, Cana, Henderson, Campbell, Jones, Bent

Score prediction: Wolves 1-2 Sunderland

Pools rocked by three point deduction

Hartlepool have been docked three points with immediate effect for fielding an ineligible player. Read more

Darlington wave goodbye to the Football League

By Adam Roe

Where did it all go wrong at Darlington? In February 2009 they sat in 7th place in League Two until they were condemned to administration. Ten points were taken away along with their chances of climbing out of the division and now a year later, with a game to go Darlington are heading out of the division but this time through the trap door. Read more

Nascar’s Tony Stewart refuses to stay competitive, while Montoya betters the Smoke’s progress

By Richard Hutchinson

For some people, the thought of being one of the world’s top motor racing drivers means fast cars, beautiful ladies, lots of cash, and super fit athletes. For Tony Stewart however, he sees it as an increased transaction flow between his bank manager and the local McDonalds. Read more

Bury dream of following Rochdale into League One

By Dave Parton

Currently sitting 8th in Coca-Cola League 2, Bury are heading into their last game away to Northampton dreaming of a trip to Wembley and promotion through the play-offs.

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United set to miss out on record league title

By Stuart Nicholls

A stray Steven Gerrard back-pass may just have cost Manchester United a record 19th league title that would have seen them better Liverpool’s 18 titles. It now looks likely the two fierce rivals will still be tied for league titles, for another season anyway. Read more

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