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GOALFLASHES AND MAJOR INCIDENTS (all times GMT)GOALFLASHES AND MAJOR INCIDENTS (all times GMT)
By Charlie HendersonBy Charlie Henderson
1637: When Sheffield United and Portsmouth met before Christmas the Blades led at the break but Pompey battled back to take the points in the second half. It is all Portsmouth again but they cannot find a way through this time.
1635: Up the other end at Upton Park the fouled becomes fouler. Carlos Bocanegra upends Carlton Cole on the edge of the box. Hammers fans are baying for a red card or a penalty. They get neither. It's a yellow and a free-kick.
1634: RED CARD West HamJust when it all looked to be going West Ham's way, Bobby Zamora jumps in on Carlos Bocanegra and is given his marching orders. It is a second booking for the striker.
1633: Wayne Rooney has not looked at his best in recent weeks, but after some neat footwork he cracks an effort from outside the box on to the Aston Villa bar.
1631: How did Joey Barton miss that? He was the last Manchester City player to score against Bolton in December 2002 and should have got another there after Darius Vassell's cross wormed its way through to him at the back post with an open goal. He side-footed wide.
1629: GOAL Charlton 1-3 Middlesbrough Boro are closing in on a first away win of the season. Yakubu caps a great solo run with a simply stunning unstoppable shot from the left angle of the box.
1628: GOAL Chelsea 3-0 WiganThat will go down as an own goal from Wigan keeper Chris Kirkland, but again it was good work from Arjen Robben who cut in from the left and rifled a low shot which the Latics number one elbowed into his own net.
1627: Gary Cahill blocks a Louis Saha shot on the Aston Villa line.
1625: GOAL Charlton 1-2 MiddlesbroughThose two minutes of terrible defending become five as Herman Hreidarsson makes a hash of clearing Stewart Downing's cross and the ball breaks for Julio Arca who picks his spot and puts Boro ahead.1625: GOAL Charlton 1-2 MiddlesbroughThose two minutes of terrible defending become five as Herman Hreidarsson makes a hash of clearing Stewart Downing's cross and the ball breaks for Julio Arca who picks his spot and puts Boro ahead.
1623: GOAL West Ham 3-2 FulhamA defensive mix up on the other side of London and another goal. Carlos Bocanegra and Philippe Christanval leave it to each other and Yossi Benayoun nips in, rounds the keeper and slots from an increasingly acute angle.1623: GOAL West Ham 3-2 FulhamA defensive mix up on the other side of London and another goal. Carlos Bocanegra and Philippe Christanval leave it to each other and Yossi Benayoun nips in, rounds the keeper and slots from an increasingly acute angle.
1621: GOAL Chelsea 2-0 WiganAn atrocious back pass from new signing Kristofer Haestad gifts Arjen Robben a glorious chance and the Dutchman does not waste it. 1621: GOAL Chelsea 2-0 WiganAn atrocious back pass from new signing Kristofer Haestad gifts Arjen Robben a glorious chance and the Dutchman does not waste it. He rounds Chris Kirkland to slot Chelsea's second and secure the points.
1619: Matthew Taylor almost beats Sheffield United's Paul Gerrard from distance but his low, deflected shot is just wide of the Blades goal.1619: Matthew Taylor almost beats Sheffield United's Paul Gerrard from distance but his low, deflected shot is just wide of the Blades goal.
1618: Chelsea have a 100% record against Wigan in the Premiership but have only ever beaten them by a single goal. Michael Ballack looks to change that from distance but arrows an effort over.1618: Chelsea have a 100% record against Wigan in the Premiership but have only ever beaten them by a single goal. Michael Ballack looks to change that from distance but arrows an effort over.
1617: GOAL West Ham 2-2 Fulham This time Brian McBride finds a way past Roy Carroll, powerfully heading in Moritz Volz's cross. That's the American's seventh of the season in the Premiership.1617: GOAL West Ham 2-2 Fulham This time Brian McBride finds a way past Roy Carroll, powerfully heading in Moritz Volz's cross. That's the American's seventh of the season in the Premiership.
1616: Roy Carroll takes a boot in the face as Brian McBride slides in on a loose ball in the West Ham area. The Hammers keeper just got there first to foil Fulham but then took some afters full in the face. He soon gets back to his feet.1616: Roy Carroll takes a boot in the face as Brian McBride slides in on a loose ball in the West Ham area. The Hammers keeper just got there first to foil Fulham but then took some afters full in the face. He soon gets back to his feet.
1613: The action resumes at Bramall Lane.1613: The action resumes at Bramall Lane.
1612: Manchester United 3-1 Aston VillaIs this the start of a Villa comeback? Milan Baros races down the left and then arrows along the byeline before squaring a pass for Gabriel Agbonlahor for a simple tap in.1612: Manchester United 3-1 Aston VillaIs this the start of a Villa comeback? Milan Baros races down the left and then arrows along the byeline before squaring a pass for Gabriel Agbonlahor for a simple tap in.
1610: Mark Viduka goes even closer than he did just before the break to scoring. He gets on the end of George Boateng's cross at the back post but his downward header bounces back up over the bar.1610: Mark Viduka goes even closer than he did just before the break to scoring. He gets on the end of George Boateng's cross at the back post but his downward header bounces back up over the bar.
1608: There is a late resumption at Bramall Lane after a specatator collapses with a suspected heart attack. He is carried out on a stretcher after lengthy treatment in the stands.1608: There is a late resumption at Bramall Lane after a specatator collapses with a suspected heart attack. He is carried out on a stretcher after lengthy treatment in the stands.
1604: GOAL West Ham 2-1 Fulham The Hammers catch Fulham cold from the re-start. They sweep up field and Yossi Benayoun spots Jan Latsuvka off his line and chips him from the left of the area.1604: GOAL West Ham 2-1 Fulham The Hammers catch Fulham cold from the re-start. They sweep up field and Yossi Benayoun spots Jan Latsuvka off his line and chips him from the left of the area.
1603: Second-half action gets going.1603: Second-half action gets going.
1600: Portsmouth and Wigan will have to bag rare wins the hard way. While we know Pompey have not won at Sheffield United since 1955, Wigan have not secured a victory at Chelsea since 1980 in what was the first meeting between the sides.1600: Portsmouth and Wigan will have to bag rare wins the hard way. While we know Pompey have not won at Sheffield United since 1955, Wigan have not secured a victory at Chelsea since 1980 in what was the first meeting between the sides.
1551: HALF-TIMEBolton and Manchester City are the last two teams to turn for the tunnel in the Premiership and but for that Manchester United mauling of Aston Villa everything looks nicely poised for the second 45.1551: HALF-TIMEBolton and Manchester City are the last two teams to turn for the tunnel in the Premiership and but for that Manchester United mauling of Aston Villa everything looks nicely poised for the second 45.
1548: Mark Viduka's not a million miles away from giving Middlesbrough the lead as he cracks a volley over the Charlton goal after a weak headed clearance from Ben Thatcher.1548: Mark Viduka's not a million miles away from giving Middlesbrough the lead as he cracks a volley over the Charlton goal after a weak headed clearance from Ben Thatcher.
1547: GOAL Charlton 1-1 MiddlesbroughBoro work a good equaliser. Yakubu steps over the ball and Mark Viduka holds it up for a split second with his back to goal before releasing Lee Cattermole on the left of the box who sweeps in a shot.1547: GOAL Charlton 1-1 MiddlesbroughBoro work a good equaliser. Yakubu steps over the ball and Mark Viduka holds it up for a split second with his back to goal before releasing Lee Cattermole on the left of the box who sweeps in a shot.
1546: Another half chance at Bolton and this time it is for the home side, but Kevin Davies can not turn his header on target.1546: Another half chance at Bolton and this time it is for the home side, but Kevin Davies can not turn his header on target.
1545: Wayne Rooney sends Gary Cahill the wrong way in the box and works some space only to drag his shot wide. Manchester's other club go close as well, but City's Trevor Sinclair glances a header wide.1545: Wayne Rooney sends Gary Cahill the wrong way in the box and works some space only to drag his shot wide. Manchester's other club go close as well, but City's Trevor Sinclair glances a header wide.
1542: Rob Hulse is back in the action at Bramall Lane sporting a huge bandage around his bonce a la Terry Butcher.1542: Rob Hulse is back in the action at Bramall Lane sporting a huge bandage around his bonce a la Terry Butcher.
1541: Bernardo Corradi's shot is closer to the target this time - much closer. The Italian gets on the end of Trevor Sinclair's cross and his snap half-volley is narrowly over the Bolton bar.1541: Bernardo Corradi's shot is closer to the target this time - much closer. The Italian gets on the end of Trevor Sinclair's cross and his snap half-volley is narrowly over the Bolton bar.
1540: That is a poor header from Andrew Cole as Portsmouth push for an equaliser. He meets a high cross from the left in the centre of the box but cannot find the target, his header bisecting the byeline between goal and corner flag instead.1540: That is a poor header from Andrew Cole as Portsmouth push for an equaliser. He meets a high cross from the left in the centre of the box but cannot find the target, his header bisecting the byeline between goal and corner flag instead.
1539: Chelsea flyer Arjen Robben throws a hissy-fit after failing to win a free-kick after David Cotterill tugs at his shirt.1539: Chelsea flyer Arjen Robben throws a hissy-fit after failing to win a free-kick after David Cotterill tugs at his shirt.
1537: Stephen Ireland intercepts a wayward Bolton pass and releases Bernardo Corradi but the Manchester City striker sends the ball into orbit.1537: Stephen Ireland intercepts a wayward Bolton pass and releases Bernardo Corradi but the Manchester City striker sends the ball into orbit.
1535: GOAL Manchester United 3-0 Aston VillaPerhaps they can get out of it a bit more after all. Gavin McCann loses possession near his own area under pressure from Park Ji-Sung. The Korean finds Michael Carrick on the right and his cross is nodded in by Cristiano Ronaldo for his 13th goal of the campaign.1535: GOAL Manchester United 3-0 Aston VillaPerhaps they can get out of it a bit more after all. Gavin McCann loses possession near his own area under pressure from Park Ji-Sung. The Korean finds Michael Carrick on the right and his cross is nodded in by Cristiano Ronaldo for his 13th goal of the campaign.
1533: A nasty blow for Sheffield United striker Rob Hulse after he collides with David James. It goes without saying that the blue Incredible Hulk brushes off the bump with no problem.1533: A nasty blow for Sheffield United striker Rob Hulse after he collides with David James. It goes without saying that the blue Incredible Hulk brushes off the bump with no problem.
1532: It is all pretty easy for Manchester United as well, despite Villa at least getting back into the game a bit. They could hardly have got out of it any more after that horrendous start.1532: It is all pretty easy for Manchester United as well, despite Villa at least getting back into the game a bit. They could hardly have got out of it any more after that horrendous start.
1531: It is all Chelsea at home to Wigan and they go close to goal number two, but Chris Kirkland is down well to claw away a low shot from Frank Lampard at his right-hand post.1531: It is all Chelsea at home to Wigan and they go close to goal number two, but Chris Kirkland is down well to claw away a low shot from Frank Lampard at his right-hand post.
1529: GOAL Charlton 1-0 MiddlesbroughA goal for another London club in trouble. Emanuel Pogatetz inadvertently heads a clearance under pressure straight to Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and the former Boro hitman's volley bounces off the turf and over Mark Schwarzer.1529: GOAL Charlton 1-0 MiddlesbroughA goal for another London club in trouble. Emanuel Pogatetz inadvertently heads a clearance under pressure straight to Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and the former Boro hitman's volley bounces off the turf and over Mark Schwarzer.
1527: GOAL West Ham 1-1 FulhamThe Hammers go route one and Bobby Zamora latches on to a flick on from Carlton Cole to score. He holds off the attentions of a defender on the right of the area and cracks in a low shot at the near post.1527: GOAL West Ham 1-1 FulhamThe Hammers go route one and Bobby Zamora latches on to a flick on from Carlton Cole to score. He holds off the attentions of a defender on the right of the area and cracks in a low shot at the near post.
1526: Congratualtions to Portsmouth's Djimi Traore who is going to last longer on his Pompey debut than he did in his first start for Charlton earlier in the season. It was at this stage of the game he received his marching orders against West Ham.1526: Congratualtions to Portsmouth's Djimi Traore who is going to last longer on his Pompey debut than he did in his first start for Charlton earlier in the season. It was at this stage of the game he received his marching orders against West Ham.
1525: Middlesbrough's 2-0 win in the pre-Christmas fixture resulted in Les Reed being given his P45 by the Charlton board. Yakubu scored the opener that day and he has the first real chance today, heading Lee Cattermole's cross straight at Scott Carson.1525: Middlesbrough's 2-0 win in the pre-Christmas fixture resulted in Les Reed being given his P45 by the Charlton board. Yakubu scored the opener that day and he has the first real chance today, heading Lee Cattermole's cross straight at Scott Carson.
1523: GOAL Sheffield United 1-0 PortsmouthA wonderfully flighted free-kick from Stephen Quinn gives the Blades the lead. The youngster curls it over the wall left-footed and beyond the despairing dive of David James.1523: GOAL Sheffield United 1-0 PortsmouthA wonderfully flighted free-kick from Stephen Quinn gives the Blades the lead. The youngster curls it over the wall left-footed and beyond the despairing dive of David James.
1517: GOAL West Ham 0-1 FulhamHeidar Helguson nods a Fulham corner goalwards and Tomasz Radzinski is on hand ahead of any home defender to turn the ball over the line at the post.1517: GOAL West Ham 0-1 FulhamHeidar Helguson nods a Fulham corner goalwards and Tomasz Radzinski is on hand ahead of any home defender to turn the ball over the line at the post.
1515: This time Chelsea do not match Manchester United.1515: This time Chelsea do not match Manchester United.
1514: GOAL Manchester United 2-0 Aston VillaMore shambles at the back for Aston Villa. Ji-Sung Park cuts the ball in from the right and Michael Carrick converts for his first Manchester United goal.1514: GOAL Manchester United 2-0 Aston VillaMore shambles at the back for Aston Villa. Ji-Sung Park cuts the ball in from the right and Michael Carrick converts for his first Manchester United goal.
1513: GOAL Chelsea 1-0 WiganAnything you can do we can do to. Frank Lampard lines up a free-kick deep on the left. The skipper's whipped delivery beats everyone and sneaks in at the far post.1513: GOAL Chelsea 1-0 WiganAnything you can do we can do to. Frank Lampard lines up a free-kick deep on the left. The skipper's whipped delivery beats everyone and sneaks in at the far post.
1512: GOAL Manchester United 1-0 Aston VillaThe Premiership leaders do not have to wait long for the opener - but the are helped by some inept Villa defending. How many chances do the visitors need to get the ball out of their area? More than that as Ji-Sung Park latches on a loose clearance from Gary Cahill to slot.1512: GOAL Manchester United 1-0 Aston VillaThe Premiership leaders do not have to wait long for the opener - but the are helped by some inept Villa defending. How many chances do the visitors need to get the ball out of their area? More than that as Ji-Sung Park latches on a loose clearance from Gary Cahill to slot.
1511: Henrik Larsson collides with Wilfred Bouma but there is no penalty for Manchester United.1511: Henrik Larsson collides with Wilfred Bouma but there is no penalty for Manchester United.
1510: There's a twist to that fact though. Match number 23 came in 1955 and was the last time Sheffield United hosted Portsmouth in the top flight. Pompey took the points on that occasion.1510: There's a twist to that fact though. Match number 23 came in 1955 and was the last time Sheffield United hosted Portsmouth in the top flight. Pompey took the points on that occasion.
1509: Portsmouth will need David James at his best today. The visitors have not won at Sheffield United in 22 games, losing 19.1509: Portsmouth will need David James at his best today. The visitors have not won at Sheffield United in 22 games, losing 19.
1507: Talking of goalkeepers, more of David James. The Portsmouth man has swapped his Superman cut for something more akin to the Incredible Hulk - although it is not green. Maybe that will come next week.1507: Talking of goalkeepers, more of David James. The Portsmouth man has swapped his Superman cut for something more akin to the Incredible Hulk - although it is not green. Maybe that will come next week.
1506: Aston Villa fans must be delighted to see Thomas Sorensen back between the sticks after Gabor Kiraly's cock-up last weekend. The Dane makes an excellent one-handed save to deny Henrik Larsson.1506: Aston Villa fans must be delighted to see Thomas Sorensen back between the sticks after Gabor Kiraly's cock-up last weekend. The Dane makes an excellent one-handed save to deny Henrik Larsson.
1505: Two minutes in at the Reebok Stadium and that is 400 minutes since Manchester City last scored against Bolton.1505: Two minutes in at the Reebok Stadium and that is 400 minutes since Manchester City last scored against Bolton.
1504: Bolton's Nicky Hunt pounces on a loose ball outside the Manchester City box but fizzes a side-footed effort wide.1504: Bolton's Nicky Hunt pounces on a loose ball outside the Manchester City box but fizzes a side-footed effort wide.
1502: Jon Stead gets an early sniff of goal for Sheffield United but his header from Derek Geary's cross is straight at David James who is sporting another show-stopping haircut.1502: Jon Stead gets an early sniff of goal for Sheffield United but his header from Derek Geary's cross is straight at David James who is sporting another show-stopping haircut.
1500: We are up and running... in dribs and drabs.1500: We are up and running... in dribs and drabs.
1458: Two new signings on show at Bramall Lane. Sheffield United new boy Jon Stead has been handed the number eight shirt while Djimi Traore is wearing number six for Portsmouth.1458: Two new signings on show at Bramall Lane. Sheffield United new boy Jon Stead has been handed the number eight shirt while Djimi Traore is wearing number six for Portsmouth.
1456: Chants of 'We've got Mourinho' at Stamford Bridge after the teams come out. But for how long? The 'Special One' looks stern as he puffs his cheeks and rubs his hands against the winter cold.1456: Chants of 'We've got Mourinho' at Stamford Bridge after the teams come out. But for how long? The 'Special One' looks stern as he puffs his cheeks and rubs his hands against the winter cold.
1455: The Scissor Sisters serenade fans at the Reebok - over the PA at least - but not many Manchester City fans feel like dancing. A sizeable number have decided to boycott the trip to Bolton in light of the £36 ticket price the hosts are asking for.1455: The Scissor Sisters serenade fans at the Reebok - over the PA at least - but not many Manchester City fans feel like dancing. A sizeable number have decided to boycott the trip to Bolton in light of the £36 ticket price the hosts are asking for.
1453: In a nice change from recent weeks there is no rain to report at any of the six grounds... for the time being at least!1453: In a nice change from recent weeks there is no rain to report at any of the six grounds... for the time being at least!
1450: Down at the bottom end an 11-goal defeat wouldn't exactly do Sheffield United any favours, but whatever happens West Ham, Charlton and Watford will remain in the bottom three.1450: Down at the bottom end an 11-goal defeat wouldn't exactly do Sheffield United any favours, but whatever happens West Ham, Charlton and Watford will remain in the bottom three.
1449: A little further down Bolton can leapfrog Arsenal into fourth - for a few hours at least. The Gunners play Blackburn in the late match. Portsmouth need to win by 11 goals to also climb above Arsene Wenger's men so we can forget about that then.1449: A little further down Bolton can leapfrog Arsenal into fourth - for a few hours at least. The Gunners play Blackburn in the late match. Portsmouth need to win by 11 goals to also climb above Arsene Wenger's men so we can forget about that then.
1448: At the top Chelsea will be looking to cut Manchester United's six-point lead, although what with that woeful Aston Villa record maybe the Blues will have to look to stay just half-a-dozen points adrift come the final whistle.1448: At the top Chelsea will be looking to cut Manchester United's six-point lead, although what with that woeful Aston Villa record maybe the Blues will have to look to stay just half-a-dozen points adrift come the final whistle.
1447: Let's get down to business. There is interest at both ends of the table in this afternoon's six fixtures.1447: Let's get down to business. There is interest at both ends of the table in this afternoon's six fixtures.
1446: It gets worse for Aston Villa fans. They have not beaten Manchester United at Old Trafford since the days of Peter Withe who scored the winner in a 2-1 victory when Culture Club were top of the charts with 'Do You Really Want to Hurt Me'.1446: It gets worse for Aston Villa fans. They have not beaten Manchester United at Old Trafford since the days of Peter Withe who scored the winner in a 2-1 victory when Culture Club were top of the charts with 'Do You Really Want to Hurt Me'.
1444: And spare a thought for Aston Villa. They lost to Premiership leaders Manchester United in the league that day and were mugged by them in the FA Cup last weekend when keeper Gabor Kiraly let in a last-minute winner.1444: And spare a thought for Aston Villa. They lost to Premiership leaders Manchester United in the league that day and were mugged by them in the FA Cup last weekend when keeper Gabor Kiraly let in a last-minute winner.
1442: Back then Bolton, Middlesbrough, Chelsea, Manchester United and Portsmouth took the spoils, while West Ham and Fulham drew.1442: Back then Bolton, Middlesbrough, Chelsea, Manchester United and Portsmouth took the spoils, while West Ham and Fulham drew.
1440: If you've got a sense of deja vu as you look at today's fixtures, no worries, you're not going stark raving bonkers. The reverse fixtures were played just before Christmas.1440: If you've got a sense of deja vu as you look at today's fixtures, no worries, you're not going stark raving bonkers. The reverse fixtures were played just before Christmas.
1439: FULL-TIME Watford 0-3 LiverpoolThe Reds may have been rubbish in the cups against Arsenal but they role on in the Premiership with a convincing win. Watford remain rooted to the foot of the table.1439: FULL-TIME Watford 0-3 LiverpoolThe Reds may have been rubbish in the cups against Arsenal but they role on in the Premiership with a convincing win. Watford remain rooted to the foot of the table.
TEAM NEWSTEAM NEWS
Bolton are without Kevin Nolan who failed a late fitness test on a rib injury, but Ivan Campo returns after his ban. Manchester City recall Joey Barton after suspension, but striker Georgios Samaras is back on the bench despite scoring three goals in his last two games, with Bernando Corradi replacing him.Bolton are without Kevin Nolan who failed a late fitness test on a rib injury, but Ivan Campo returns after his ban. Manchester City recall Joey Barton after suspension, but striker Georgios Samaras is back on the bench despite scoring three goals in his last two games, with Bernando Corradi replacing him.
New signing Ben Thatcher goes straight into the Charlton defence, striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink faces his former club and goalkeeper Scott Carson returns. Jonathan Woodgate and keeper Mark Schwarzer are both back for Middlesborough.New signing Ben Thatcher goes straight into the Charlton defence, striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink faces his former club and goalkeeper Scott Carson returns. Jonathan Woodgate and keeper Mark Schwarzer are both back for Middlesborough.
Chelsea welcome Didier Drogba and Ricardo Carvalho back from suspension, while Arjen Robben shakes off a minor knock to also start, but Andriy Shevchenko misses out due to injury. Wigan boss Paul Jewell, with Henri Camara and Paul Scharner ruled out among others, names Ryan Taylor on the bench after a year out with a broken foot and leg.Chelsea welcome Didier Drogba and Ricardo Carvalho back from suspension, while Arjen Robben shakes off a minor knock to also start, but Andriy Shevchenko misses out due to injury. Wigan boss Paul Jewell, with Henri Camara and Paul Scharner ruled out among others, names Ryan Taylor on the bench after a year out with a broken foot and leg.
Manchester United make three changes from the side that beat Villa in the FA Cup, with Edwin van der Sar, Nemanja Vidic and Paul Scholes all returning. Tomasz Kuszczak, Wes Brown and Ryan Giggs make way. Aston Villa also make three changes with Thomas Sorensen replacing Gabor Kiraly between the posts. Olof Mellberg and Milan Baros are also included.Manchester United make three changes from the side that beat Villa in the FA Cup, with Edwin van der Sar, Nemanja Vidic and Paul Scholes all returning. Tomasz Kuszczak, Wes Brown and Ryan Giggs make way. Aston Villa also make three changes with Thomas Sorensen replacing Gabor Kiraly between the posts. Olof Mellberg and Milan Baros are also included.
Sheffield United boss Neil Warnock includes new signing Jon Stead in the starting line-up, who joins Rub Hulse in attack. Phil Jagielka returns to the first XI after missing the FA Cup win over Swansea. Portsmouth striker Nwankwo Kanu is preferred to Benjani Mwaruwari in attack. New signing Djimi Traore comes straight into Harry Redknapp's team.Sheffield United boss Neil Warnock includes new signing Jon Stead in the starting line-up, who joins Rub Hulse in attack. Phil Jagielka returns to the first XI after missing the FA Cup win over Swansea. Portsmouth striker Nwankwo Kanu is preferred to Benjani Mwaruwari in attack. New signing Djimi Traore comes straight into Harry Redknapp's team.
West Ham include Luis Boa Morte against his former club, while James Collins replaces the injured Anton Ferdinand. Phillipe Christanval and Franck Queudrue return for Fulham, who are otherwise unchanged.West Ham include Luis Boa Morte against his former club, while James Collins replaces the injured Anton Ferdinand. Phillipe Christanval and Franck Queudrue return for Fulham, who are otherwise unchanged.